Anna Maria
Jan. 27, 875 N. Shore Drive, Rod & Reel Pier, assault. Manatee County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched regarding an incident in which a man tripped and fell over a fishing bag, and was chased by four men after throwing the fishing bag into the water. The man retreated to his car and later offered to pay for the bag.
The MCSO polices Anna Maria.
Bradenton Beach
Jan. 29, 2600 block, Gulf Drive North, larceny. Bradenton Beach police responded to a call concerning a bicycle theft. The complainant said her husband discovered the bicycle was missing when he went out to take a ride. The officer filed a case number.
The Bradenton Beach Police Department polices Bradenton Beach.
Cortez
Jan. 27, 12000 block of 45th Avenue West, burglary. MCSO deputies responded to a reported vehicle burglary in which a wallet and firearm were taken. A case number was assigned and an incident report filed.
Jan. 28, 4000 block of 124th Street West, burglary. MCSO deputies responded to a vehicle burglary involving the theft of multiple items, including a pair of AirPods. A case number was assigned and an incident report filed.
The MCSO polices Cortez.
Holmes Beach
Jan. 24, 6300 block of Flotilla Drive, death investigation. An officer from the Holmes Beach Police Department responded along with Manatee County Emergency Medical Services to reports that a resident had died of a potential overdose. The officer arrived and found the woman’s boyfriend in the bedroom performing CPR and several pill bottles next to the nightstand. The officer inventoried the woman’s medications and a medical examiner was called to remove her body.
Jan. 24, 400 block of 71st Street, assisting animal services. An officer responded to reports of a dog bite and found a woman who said her Jack Russell terrier bit her adult son’s face. She said another family member drove him to HCA Florida Blake Hospital in Bradenton. She also said she called Manatee County Animal Services to remove the dog.
Jan. 25, 400 block of 39th Street, arrest warrant. An officer found a vehicle parked illegally and issued a ticket, then searched databases and found the registered owner had an active arrest warrant out of Sarasota County. The officer saw a man matching the owner’s picture return to the vehicle and confirmed his identity. The officer arrested the man and transported him to the HBPD for processing, where a Manatee County Sheriff’s Office deputy arrived to transport the man to the Manatee County jail.
Jan. 25, Elm Avenue West, arrest warrant. Two officers responded to reports of a motor vehicle collision and learned that two people involved had left the area on the free “monkey bus.” The officer contacted the monkey bus operator, whose driver said they had the two onboard and provided a location for the bus, which was stopped. An officer arrived and found the pair, including the woman with an active Manatee County warrant. The officer arrested the woman and transported her to the Manatee County jail.
Jan. 26, Freckled Fin Irish Pub, 5337 Gulf Drive, missing person. An officer responded to the bar in reference to a citizen assist and found an elderly man matching “missing person” reports out of Manatee County and reportedly suffering from a cognitive disability. The officer confirmed the man’s identity and transferred custody to an MCSO deputy.
Jan. 28, 100 block of 52nd Street, trespassing. An officer responded to reports of a man trespassing and found a man sleeping inside a storage closet at a business. He was reported to be in pain, confused and dehydrated. The man also had defecated and urinated inside and outside the business. The business owner told the man he was trespassed from the property and the officer called EMS to transport him to HCA Florida Blake Hospital in Bradenton.
Jan. 28, 400 block of 81st Street, hit-and-run. An officer responded to reports of a hit-and-run traffic incident and found a man who said he had seen two people driving a golf cart crash into a neighbor’s mailbox. The officer searched the area for security cameras but found none.
Jan. 30, HBPD, 5801 Marina Drive, harassment. A woman entered the HBPD to report that her ex-boyfriend was harassing her by repeatedly contacting her. The woman provided text messages, a sworn statement and asked for a restraining order against the man. An officer advised she would have to seek a restraining order through the court, but to contact police if she received any threats and/or the man continues to try to contact her.
HBPD polices Holmes Beach.
Streetlife is based on incident reports and narratives from the BBPD, HBPD and MCSO.