Anna Maria
No new reports
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office polices Anna Maria.
Bradenton Beach
June 1, 1000 block of Gulf Drive South, property damage. A Manatee County lifeguard reported to the Bradenton Beach Police Department that someone forced their way into a locked lifeguard tower overnight, leaving behind beer cans and a vape pen. The officer filed an incident report and assigned a case number.
The BBPD polices Bradenton Beach.
Cortez
May 31, 12000 block of Cortez Road West, theft. A complainant told the MCSO that an aluminum boat trailer was taken. A deputy filed an incident report and assigned a case number.
June 2, 4500 block of 121st Street West, assault. A deputy responded to reports of a domestic dispute. A woman said she was assaulted by her boyfriend after a night of drinking. The woman was treated for injuries by Manatee Emergency Medical Services and the man was arrested and taken to the Manatee County jail in Palmetto on an assault charge.
The MCSO polices Cortez.
Holmes Beach
May 27, Walgreens, 3200 E. Bay Drive, recovered narcotics. A Holmes Beach police officer responded to reports of narcotics found inside the store. The officer met with an employee who pointed to a bag containing a white powder that tested positive for cocaine.
May 29, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Baker Act. Two officers responded to the beach in response to reports of a man attempting to drown himself. The man was placed in protective custody under the Baker Act and transported him to Centerstone Behavioral Hospital in Bradenton.
May 29, 100 block of 52nd Street, underage alcohol. Three officers responded to reports of a disturbance and spoke with a man who said he saw teenagers in cars throwing cans at a fence. The officers found a vehicle with two 18-year-old males inside, with beer and several empty cans nearby. One of the teens claimed ownership of the beer. Another teen admitted to drinking and said there were others drinking before the police arrived. The officer arrested the teen who claimed ownership and transported him to the Manatee County jail.
May 31, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Marchman Act. Two officers responded to reports of a man urinating at the beach. The man, who smelled of urine, appeared to be impaired and had a bag full of alcoholic beverages. The officers placed him in protective custody under the Marchman Act and transported him to HCA Florida Blake Hospital in Bradenton.
The HBPD polices the city.
Streetlife is based on incident reports and narratives from the BBPD, HBPD and MCSO.