Anna Maria
Jan. 14, 10000 block of Gulf Drive, theft. The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a complaint regarding the theft of “flamingo” yard art with an estimated value of $50.
Jan. 17, 200 block of Palm Avenue, property damage. The MCSO responded to a complaint regarding property damage, including a fence and gate “pushed in” overnight. A deputy investigated and found no signs of forced entry to the residence.
Jan. 22, 200 block of South Bay Boulevard, noise. The MCSO responded to a complaint about people yelling around a pool at about 1 a.m. The deputy issued a citation for violation of the noise ordinance.
Jan. 23, 200 block of Gladiolus Street, domestic battery. MCSO deputies arrested an Ohio man on a misdemeanor charge of battery after he allegedly became physically violent during an argument with his girlfriend.
The MCSO polices Anna Maria.
Bradenton Beach
Jan. 15, Coquina Bayside, injury. The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office answered a call about an injured person who was “stabbed” by a fish and “gushing blood” from the hand. The person did not require emergency treatment, however.
The Bradenton Beach Police Department patrols Bradenton Beach.
Cortez
Jan. 19, Bradenton Boat Club Marina, 12160 Cortez Road W., theft. The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a complaint that part of a boat motor was stolen. A case number was assigned for an investigation.
The MCSO polices Cortez.
Holmes Beach
Jan. 18, 5500 block of Holmes Boulevard, trespassing. Two Holmes Beach police officers responded to reports of people trespassing at a vacation unit. The officers found a bag of unidentified white powder and a handgun in the unit and spoke with a witness who identified three people. The officers placed the items in evidence and trespassed the suspects.
Jan. 19, 310 block of 21st Avenue West, Bradenton, assisting MCSO. An HBPD officer responded to a Bradenton crime scene to assist the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office in a homicide investigation. The officer assisted with security and helped execute a search warrant for a vehicle.
Jan. 21, 8500 block of Gulf Drive, property damage. An officer reported a Manatee County Area Transit stop “damaged in unknown manner.” The officer called public works, which responded to secure the structure.
Jan. 21, Publix Super Market, 3900 E. Bay Drive, theft. A manager called the Holmes Beach Police Department to report a man left the store without paying for items. Management provided video of the incident and a license plate number of a vehicle in which the man was traveling.
Jan. 22, Waterline Resort, 5325 Marina Drive, theft. An officer responded to reports of theft and met with a manager who said a guest stole several items from a room, including two televisions, and caused property damage. The officer confirmed the missing items, found drug paraphernalia and paperwork identifying three men. The officer also found two syringes containing what appeared to be blood. The officer logged the items into evidence.
Holmes Beach Police Department polices Holmes Beach.
Streetlife is based on incident reports and narratives from the BBPD, HBPD and MCSO.