Anna Maria
April 14, 100 block of Beach Avenue, suspicious circumstances. The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a property owner witnessing someone jump their fence and had it on a security camera recording. The deputy found no one in the area and nothing was reported missing from the property but the deputy filed a request for additional patrols.
April 14, 700 block of Holly Road, noise. The MCSO dispatched a deputy regarding a complaint of loud music. The deputy found people around a pool, listening to music and talking loudly, and issued a citation for violation of the noise ordinance.
April 15, Rod & Reel Pier, 875 N. Shore Drive, trespass. The MCSO dispatched a deputy regarding an unwanted person at the business. The deputy issued a verbal warning.
April 15, 200 block of Palm Avenue, noise. The MCSO received a complaint about loud music and talking. The deputy heard the music and loud voices and issued a citation for violation of the city’s noise ordinance.
April 16, 200 block of Palm Avenue, noise. The MCSO dispatched a deputy regarding a complaint of loud partiers. The deputy did not hear anything and the complainant said the partiers moved inside and quieted down when they learned police were called.
April 18, 200 block of Willow Avenue, noise. The MCSO received a complaint about a large party. The deputy issued a citation for violation of the city noise ordinance.
The MCSO polices Anna Maria.
Bradenton Beach
April 15, 2100 block of Avenue B, noise. The Bradenton Beach police dispatched an officer regarding loud talking. The officer issued a warning regarding the penalty for violating the city noise ordinance.
April 16, Tortuga Inn, 1325 Gulf Drive N., noise. The BBPD dispatched an officer regarding a complaint of loud voices. The officer found people talking on a balcony, advised them of the city’s noise ordinance and issued a verbal warning.
The Bradenton Beach Police Department polices Bradenton Beach.
Cortez
April 14, 4500 block of 119th Street West, larceny. The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint that a driver’s license and personal grooming items were stolen from a bag during a boat tour. The deputy filed a report.
April 18, 10300 block of Cortez Road West, vandalism. The MCSO dispatched a deputy regarding a complaint that a boater anchored too close to a dock and, when the wind shifted, the boat broke the dock. The deputy filed a report.
The MCSO polices Cortez.
Holmes Beach
April 14, 4100 block of Sixth Avenue, Baker Act. An officer from the Holmes Beach Police Department responded to reports of a disturbance. The officer found a man who said his stepson was acting violent and needed intervention. The officer located the stepson and transported him for treatment in Bradenton.
April 16, 500 block of 75th Street, fraud. A resident called the HBPD to report that a fraudulent medical bill was mailed to her address and billed to her credit card. The officer issued the complainant a case number and told her to contact her insurance company.
April 17, 4000 block of Gulf Drive, recovered firearm. A motorist flagged down an officer to give him a firearm found at Gulf Drive and Manatee Avenue. The officer placed the gun in storage.
April 17, Island Bazaar, 3304 E. Bay Drive, trespass. An officer responded to calls from employees about a man trying to enter locked vehicles in the parking lot. The officer searched the area but couldn’t find the man, until another business called to report the same person. The officer found the man and trespassed him at the property owner’s request.
April 19, 500 block of Manatee Avenue, suspended license. An officer stopped a motorist known to lack a license. The driver’s license was suspended and the motorist had no proof of insurance. The officer issued a court summons and citation.
April 19, Publix Super Market, 3900 E. Bay Drive, lewd behavior. Employees called the HBPD to report a man taking upskirt photos of women. They provided security footage of the man and sworn statements. An officer reviewed the footage and opened an investigation.
HBPD polices Holmes Beach.
Streetlife is based on incident reports and narratives from the BBPD, HBPD and MCSO.