Streetlife
 Bradenton Beach man arrested on stalking, battery charges
By Mike Quinn: NewsManatee Publisher - Special to The Islander
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office has arrested Joseph Colantuono, 28, 200 block Second Street North, Bradenton Beach, on charges of stalking and battery on his girlfriend.
According to reports, Colantuono grabbed the woman June 27 and placed her in a chokehold. She was able to break free and escaped.
Reports said he called the woman more than 30 times between the incident and when she filed charges with deputies the next morning.
Colantuono was arrested June 28 on stalking and battery charges.
In addition, Colantuono was on felony probation stemming from charges in 2005 for resisting arrest with violence, driving while license suspended with knowledge - a second offense - and corruption by threat against a public servant.
 Rebuked sex advances result in arrest on Longboat Key beach
By Mike Quinn: NewsManatee Publisher - Special to The Islander
Longboat Key Police say a man wanted to have sex with his girlfriend on the beach and when she said "no," he fought with her.
According to the report, Derek Gladkowski, 26, and his girlfriend got into an argument after she refused to have sex with him on the beach at Beer Can Island, a spot frequented by boaters on the north end of the key at Longboat Pass. He yelled at her, tackled her and pushed her to the ground and struck her, witnesses said, according to the report. The witnesses, who were in nearby boats, came to the young woman's rescue and called police.
When police arrived, they observed Gladkowski yelling at Soper and waving his balled-up fists at her, according to the report, and she was crying and appeared afraid.
The woman had red marks on her arms and legs from being knocked around, and was treated by EMS on scene.
Gladkowski was arrested and charged with felony battery. The Ellenton man had numerous prior convictions for domestic battery and aggravated battery in Manatee County on different women and has appeared in domestic relations court several times, according to Manatee County court records.
He has also been arrested for disorderly conduct, possession of marijuana and habitual driving on a suspended license, according to Sarasota County court records.
Anna Maria
June 27, 600 block of North Bay Boulevard, domestic disturbance. Deputies responded to a domestic disturbance between a vacationing couple reportedly having marital problems.
June 28, 300 block of Hardin Avenue, attempted burglary. An unknown person reportedly attempted to gain entry into a residence but was scared off by a neighbor. According to the report, the subject was seen outside jiggling door handles and had a crowbar in his hand.
June 30, 300 block of North Bay Boulevard, Bayfront Park, criminal mischief. According to the report, an isolated incident of “gang graffiti” was depicted in a public bathroom stall. A Manatee County parks and recreation employee removed the moniker.
Bradenton Beach
June 17, Coquina Park, theft. A man reported a gas generator, which had been rented for a special function, was stolen from the park.
June 18, 104 Gulf Drive S., Gulf View condominiums, theft. A resident reported the theft of a tackle box and fishing poles that were left in an open carport.
June 19, 100 block of Seventh Street South, burglary. A man reported a money bag stolen from his residence. According to the report, someone entered the home through a rear bathroom window, leaving shoe prints in the bathtub.
June 22, 2700 block of Gulf Drive North, drug arrest. Kevin Shaffer, 21, of Bradenton Beach, was stopped while driving because there was not a visible plate on his vehicle. During the investigation, he was found to be in possession of marijuana and a pipe. He was given a notice to appear for driving with a suspended license, no vehicle registration, attaching a tag not assigned to the vehicle, possession of cannabis under 20 grams and possession of drug paraphernalia.
June 23, 900 Gulf Drive S., Cortez Beach, theft. A teen reported the theft of his skimboard.
Holmes Beach
June 28, 4000 Gulf Drive, Manatee Public Beach, theft. A woman reported she left her purse and shirt on the beach while she went for a swim and, when she returned, the items were gone.
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