Bradenton Beach police officers arrested Palmetto resident Desmin Shaw, 18, Feb. 20 for battery.
BBPD Officer Kyle Orms was dispatched that day in reference to an assault and attempted burglary at the Bradenton Beach Marina, 402 Church Ave.
Orms contacted a marina security guard, who said he and his wife, also at the marina, were attacked by Shaw after he tried to enter their vehicle.
The guard also told Orms that Shaw remained at the marina.
Orms located and arrested Shaw, who was transported to the Manatee County jail, where he posted bail.
Shaw is accused of felony burglary with assault and felony battery on security personnel.
Under Florida law, when a burglary is committed with a battery, the offense is a first-degree felony, potentially punishable by life imprisonment.
Though not police officers, security guards are licensed by the state and protected the same as police, firefighters and EMS personnel. A person convicted of aggravated battery of a law enforcement officer can face minimum imprisonment of five years.
Shaw’s arraignment will be 9 a.m. Friday, March 31, at the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton
— Robert Anderson