Island police reports

Anna Maria

No new reports.

The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office polices the city.

Bradenton Beach

No new reports.

The Bradenton Beach Police Department polices the city.

Cortez

No new reports.

The MCSO polices Cortez.

Holmes Beach

Aug. 1, Anna Maria Elementary School, 4700 Gulf Drive, reckless driving. A Holmes Beach police officer saw a motorcyclist standing up on his vehicle and weaving within his lane. The officer followed the motorcyclist and saw him drive around closed gates past no trespassing signs and onto school property, then drive onto Gulf Drive without braking at a stop sign. The driver was issued court summons.

Aug. 4, 3000 block of Avenue C, assault on law enforcement officer/obstruction. An officer saw a motorist fail to stop at a red traffic light at the intersection of Gulf and East Bay drives and cross over into another lane while navigating a turn. The officer followed the motorist, who began speeding and driving erratically. When they stopped in a parking lot, the officer spoke with the driver and two passengers. The driver made what the officer perceived to be a verbalized threat. The officer arrested the driver, who resisted without violence. The officer transported him to the Manatee County jail and issued citations.

The HBPD polices the city.

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