On Patrol — May 2010

Updated June 11, 2010.

May 31

Cannabis catch
7:16 p.m. – Officer Mislyan – 500 block, Broadway – A juvenile defendant was observed smoking what appeared to be marijuana on the beach with two other White males. He was also observed closing a small zip lock baggie and placing it into his pocket. The subjects walked back to Broadway Street. I met with him, and he smelled of freshly burnt cannabis. He was asked to empty his pockets, and the baggie of loose cannabis was discovered. He admitted to smoking marijuana with his friends. He was transported to LBKPD and his guardians were notified. He was transferred to Manatee County Juvenile Assessment Center.

In and out beer run
4:25 p.m. – Officer Erickson – 525 Bay Isles Parkway – Subject was observed walking into Publix. He walked straight to the beer cooler, took a 12-pack of Natural Ice Beer, valued at $7.47, put it into his backpack and walked directly out of Publix without paying for it. The Publix manager, who stopped the suspect and called LBKPD, observed this. The suspect’s backpack was placed into property and the suspect was arrested.

Shot heard across canal
3 p.m. – Officer Greathouse – 500 block, Schooner Lane – The complainant reported that he heard gunshots and saw/heard bullets hitting the water in his canal. After further investigation it was discovered that a suspect was shooting his pellet gun at a target in his yard across the canal from the complainant’s residence. I made contact with the suspect who admitted to shooting the pellet gun, but advised he was only target practicing and did not realize it was not allowed. He was then advised of the Town ordinance that prohibits the discharging of firearms on Longboat Key. He advised that he understood and would comply. He was checked for wants/warrants and prior violations (negative) and released.

May 30

Brawler escapes death
6:46 p.m. – Officer Thomas – 100 block, North Shore Road/Greer Island – I responded to the area in reference to a reported drowning victim and assault. I arrived after the LBKPD Fire Department was already on scene. I was able to gain access to Greer Island by way of a ladder that the Fire Department had rigged from the bridge to the island.

Upon descending the ladder to the island, I made my way, approximately 200 feet, toward the Fire Department personnel who were treating a White male injured person who was later identified as a Bradenton resident. The victim appeared to have difficulty breathing and had several abrasions on his left side forehead along with a cut above his left eye. I asked several people milling about as the victim was being treated if they had seen what happened. All spoken with were in various stages of intoxication. All advised that there had been a fight but that they hadn’t witnessed it. I then spoke with a White female. It was quickly apparent that she was not intoxicated and I asked her if she knew what had happened to the victim. She answered that she had witnessed the event and she then went on to relate the following:

She observed the victim involved in an argument with a White male that she only knew by first name. She could not elaborate any further about him. She did not know what the argument was about but it got physical and she observed the victim swing a punch at the other man. The two then began exchanging punches. The witness then noticed a White female she’d been observing earlier and believed to be the girlfriend of the man she only knew by first name. The girlfriend got in between both men. It appeared that the victim inadvertently punched the girlfriend during the exchange of punches between both men. After this, both men continued punching each other and the fight traveled into the water. Other beach goers got involved to break up the two men. As everyone exited the water, the witness noticed that the victim was floating and not getting out of the water. Another beachgoer entered the water to get the victim out and the unknown White female unsuccessfully tried to intervene. The victim was brought out of the water where they saw he was having trouble breathing so 911 was called.

I advised the witness that I would like her to complete a written statement. She agreed to do so and I asked her to follow me toward the bridge where I would get paperwork for her to fill out. As we began walking toward the bridge, we were stopped by an unknown White male who wanted to know where I was taking the witness. I explained she was giving a witness statement. He insisted that she didn’t need to speak with police. She advised the male that it was OK and she was going to give a statement. The male again persisted that she didn’t have to speak with the police. My observations of the male were that he was somewhat intoxicated, so I patiently explained to him that this was a police investigation and his actions were impeding my investigation. He again attempted to persuade her the witness from her desire to speak with me, at which time I advised him that if he continued to obstruct my investigation I would place him under arrest. She confirmed with him that she was OK to talk with me regarding this incident. The unknown male’s loud protests toward my wanting to obtain a statement from her had caused a large group of beachgoers to surround us. I led her through the crowd toward the bridge where she stood by with Officer Thompson while I climbed to the bridge to obtain a written statement form. She completed the sworn statement during which time the Fire Department personnel removed the victim by way of a borrowed boat to a dock where they transported him by ambulance to Blake Hospital.

I responded to Blake Hospital to interview the victim. My observations of his physical condition were as follows: abrasions and lumps to the left side upper area of his forehead, just above his left eye. There was a small cut just above his left eye. He had an injured left hand, which was swollen to about the size of a baseball in the area of the webbing between his thumb and forefinger. It was already turned a black/blue/purplish color. He was having some trouble breathing but seemed to be able to do so without his oxygen mask. He had various other scratches and abrasions and commented during the course of the interview that his back was bothering him.

I introduced myself and then asked him what happened. He said he had gotten into a fight. I asked what happened to start this. He stated that words were tossed around between us, words went back and forth and she hit me. He continued by stating that she hit him and then the guy hit him. The victim was asked who the male and female were and he denied knowing them or their names. I asked him if he hit them back, and he denied doing so. I asked him how much had he had to drink today, and he stated 10 beers and maybe some liquor before this happened. I asked him how he got to “Beer Can Island,” and he said by boat. I asked him what happened to his injured hand. He answered that he hit it. I asked again what happened. He responded that his thumb bent backwards when he hit it. It was horseplay and he didn’t recall what he hit it against. I asked if he hit the other guy who hit him. He said that he didn’t remember “the fight” but that he may have hit him and that he had been drinking too much. He was asked how long he’d been on “Beer Can Island” today and he answered since about noon. He added that he remembers getting in a “tussle” but that’s about it.

He and I then discussed some of his past history involving excessive drinking and his getting into what he described as “a lot of fights.” He told me that he has tried to calm down and not get into fights as much. I explained to him that I believe I was able to find an independent witness who observed the incident. I explained to him that based upon the witness’ statements and his statements, I believed the fight was a mutually involved incident. He told me that it sounded like I was right. He asked I call his girlfriend and gave me the phone number. I made the call as he requested and left a message. A short time later, the girlfriend returned my call and I explained to her about his predicament. She advised she might come by to see him. I gave him this news along with one of my LBKPD business cards, asking him to call us if he had any further information regarding his case. He thanked the police department for being so kind to him.

Before departing the hospital, I was advised that he was considered to be in stable condition but he may be admitted due to some water in his lungs. As of the time of this writing, I have not been able to identify whom the White female and the White male who were involved in the fight with the victim. No further action at this time.

May 29

Tree trimmer goes too far
8:49 a.m. – Officer Morningstar – 500 block, Ranger Lane – I responded to the location for a disturbance. I met with the complainant, who advised that his neighbor/suspect was causing trouble by trimming one of his trees past his side of the property line. I attempted to calm the situation by explaining to the suspects that they were not allowed to trim past the property line; suspects stated it wasn’t that big of a deal and they really did nothing wrong. Complainant, at the time, stated he wished to make a formal complaint. The suspects stated it was accidental that the tree was trimmed back too far, and that she was responsible because she had hired (suspect) to do the work and had told him where to cut. The tree trimmer was advised that if he is going to continue in this line of work he needs to restrict his activity to the property in which he is paid to work. The tree trimmer advised he is not licensed for this business. I observed one branch that appeared to have been cut at the property line, a couple small branches have been cut or broken within approximately one foot of the property line and another three or four have been cut or broken within approximately six inches of the property line. Patrol Action: Capias forwarded to the State Attorney.

Are you pushing me?
12:31 p.m. – Officer Quarmby – Gulf of Mexico Drive/Bay Isles Parkway – Subject, operating a 2002 Jaguar, tag# S218LG was northbound on Gulf of Mexico Drive behind a tan Ford Station Wagon tag# G6ANA. The subject was following too closely from approximately the 2100 to the 2500 block. At one point the subject was within one to two feet of the vehicle traveling at 35 miles per hour, the posted speed. Officer Morningstar made contact with the station wagon driver who stated the vehicle was following so closely she thought it was pushing her. I issued a citation to the operator of the Jaguar for following too closely.

Girls get warned
6:15 p.m. – Officer Thompson – 6400 block, Gulf of Mexico Drive – I responded to the location for a suspicious vehicle in the driveway that wasn’t supposed to be there. The complainant had already confirmed with the owner of the home, who was out of state and that no one should be on the property. I checked several properties on the block and found them to be secure. The owner of the car was eventually located on the beach and was also observed trespassing as well. The subject and her three friends were issued a trespass warning. The owner of the vehicle was educated on trespassing and property rights.

May 28

Cyclist found by pedestrian
7:15 a.m. – Officer Quarmby – 6400 block, Gulf of Mexico Drive – A resident was found lying on the ground at the bus stop with his bicycle by a passerby. The subject was medically evaluated and cleared by LBK EMS. He then walked home with his bicycle.

No tag, no license, yes jail
8:44 a.m. – Officer Morningstar – I observed a white 1991 Plymouth station wagon, tag# S25 6CA 09FL driving northbound on Gulf of Mexico Drive; per DHSMV, the tag had expired on 10-11-2009 and was not registered to a vehicle. I stopped the vehicle after it pulled into a parking lot in Bay Isles. I made contact with the driver. Driver stated he did not have a Florida driver’s license, but did have an international license. Driver was unable to produce any identification and identified himself verbally. Driver could not produce any paperwork for the vehicle, and stated he was a mechanic and that someone (unable to identify person) dropped off the vehicle to him to repair. Driver stated he was just giving a friend a ride to work. The driver was issued a citation for no driver’s license, and no motor vehicle registration, and for no liability insurance. Driver is to appear in Sarasota County Court on June 16, 2010 at 9 a.m. for each citation. The driver was logged into the Sarasota County Jail, and the vehicle was removed from the scene by a tow truck. The tag was confiscated and placed into the evidence locker on tag# 0968.

Three strikes and you’re out
4:19 p.m. – Officer Mislyan – 100 block, Gulf of Mexico Drive – A white 1997 Toyota 2-door vehicle was stopped in Overlook Park after making a sudden, wide, unsafe turn. Registration check also showing owner has no driver’s license. Subject took evasive actions, walking away from vehicle. He admitted he does not have a driver’s license. DAVID check showed this was his third offense. He also had an active warrant out of Hendry County, confirmed by dispatch, for failure to appear. He was arrested and transported to the Sarasota County Jail. The vehicle was towed away.

May 26

Oasis stolen
7:57 a.m. – Officer Erickson – 3500 block, Gulf of Mexico Drive – Complainant stated that two plastic palm trees, one chair cushion and two ceramic pots were stolen within the last 48 hours. The items were taken from the parking garage next to the elevator. There was no physical evidence or witnesses.

Wasting Waste’s time
11:08 a.m. – Officer Quarmby – 500 block, St. Judes Drive – Complainant, Waste Management, reported that the subject was working on a roof in the area. He had a truck and trailer along side of the road blocking the road partially; preventing the Waste Management truck from driving down the street. I asked the subject to move the truck away from an overhanging tree into a more open area of the street. The subject complied.

May 24

No butts about it
3:22 a.m. – Officer Nagell – 5800 block, Gulf of Mexico Drive – I responded to the entrance to Emerald Harbor for a small smoldering fire. Upon arrival the Longboat Key Fire Department had extinguished the area. It appears to have been started by a smoldering cigarette.

Bluebird parks illegally
9:51 a.m. – Officer Coffman – 700 block, Tarawitt Drive – I responded to the location in reference to a large motor home parked in a driveway. Upon arrival I observed a 40-foot Bluebird Presidential motor home parked in the front yard. It was blue, gold and tan in color. I attempted to make contact with the homeowner but found no one at home. I left a business card on the windshield of the motor home informing the owner of the Town ordinance for keeping motor homes. At approximately 03:30 p.m. the homeowner called and said he had found my card and would have the motor home removed by the evening of May 25, 2010.

Vacant restaurant become shelter
1:17 p.m. – Officer Quarmby – 500 block, Bay Isles Parkway – The former Mattison’s restaurant has several access points to the foundation of the building that pose a potential for trespassing. Also the walk in cooler is not secure and can pose a hazard. It appears that unknown persons have used this area for shelter; there are recent reports of people sleeping there as well. Heidi from code enforcement met writer at the scene to determine if there are any code violations at this building. Officers will continue to patrol this area and document any activity.

May 23

Dogs can’t play here
2:32 p.m. – Officer Martin – 100 block, Broadway – While on patrol in the area of Broadway Beach Access I observed the suspect chasing after her dog that was running loose. She had stopped to let it out to do its business and it ran off. I spoke to the suspect and she told me that she was under the impression that dogs were allowed on the beach here on the Key. I told her that they were not allowed and that the sign at the boardwalk explained the rules. She told me that she was sorry and asked where she could take the dog. I advised her of a couple alternate locations. The suspect left the area without incident.

It didn’t work out
10 a.m. – Officer Quarmby – Complainant requested an officer stand by at her residence on Sloop Lane while she retrieved her purse and car. She and her boyfriend had been involved in a dispute the night before. It was established that the complainant does reside at the residence; she has clothing, furniture, and a cat and receives mail there. According to complainant she and her boyfriend had been in his vehicle in Sarasota the night before. During the argument her boyfriend told her to get out of the car, and after a brief struggle he left her there. The complainant stayed with a friend who drove her to the residence to meet with police.

The complainant was unable to get into the front door with the key as it was bolted from the inside. It was evident that her boyfriend was inside but refusing to open the door. The complainant was able to enter the house via the bedroom door at the pool. Once inside she opened the door for Captain Cummings and I. Her boyfriend was advised that she was there to retrieve her purse and car. He stated that he had thrown all of the stuff into the bay. He appeared to be intoxicated and was angry with the complainant. While the complainant was on the upper level getting clothing he began to walk in her direction and was asked to remain in the living room. He hesitated then bolted up the stairs, grabbed her purse and tried to throw it over the bedroom balcony into either the bay or the pool. Officers attempted to intercept him and he tried to push past Captain Cummings and was subsequently placed into custody, transported to the SSO jail charged with Obstruction.

Trashing and trespassing
1:53 p.m. – Officer Martin – 200 block, North Shore Road – The subject and his family had gone out to the beach at the end of Northshore Road. Doing so they trespassed on the property. While at the beach (on north cul-de-sac) they were littering the area with various items. Beach Patrol spoke with the suspect and there was a confrontation. I responded with other officers and the suspect and other family members cleaned the area and were told to leave for the day. They stated that they weren’t aware they couldn’t cut across the property using the seawall. All subjects were checked and they were clear.

May 22

Tenant-landlord love fest
6:17 a.m. – Officer Quarmby – 800 block, Tarawitt Drive – Complainant and his wife reported a civil dispute with their landlord, who is also a resident on their street. Complainant states that he and his wife are in the process of moving out of the house, due to be gone by May 31. Complainant states there are several issues such as poor condition of the house, harassment by landlord and most importantly the fact that some time during the night the landlord put a pad lock on the water meter and shut off the water to the house. Complainant states he has withheld the last months rent due to issues regarding condition of the house.

The landlord states that the complainant is months behind on rent and he has given him a three-day letter informing him of pending eviction. Landlord further advised that complainant was due to be out on the 20th as opposed to the end of the month. Landlord has not taken any other formal steps to evict the complainant. The landlord was advised to proceed with the legal eviction process; he stated he would. Landlord was given copies of state statutes and city codes regarding shutting off water or utilities of his tenants as well as tampering with utilities and advised to take the lock off of the meter. The landlord did remove the lock from the water meter. Both state that the water is in their name, neither produced a receipt indicating whose account it is.

Little dab will do you
8:28 p.m. – Officer Quarmby – 500 block, Bay Isles Parkway – The manager of CVS reported a shoplifter in custody at CVS on Bay Isles Parkway. The store manager stated that the store does wish to prosecute for Retail Theft. The complainant stated that he observed a White male enter the store and begin to look around the merchandise. The subject picked up a hair care product, looked around then placed it into his right front pants pocket and then turns toward the exit door. At this time the store manager/complainant confronted the subject who admitted to stealing a product and gave it back to him. The complainant detained the man for police. The subject was placed into custody, transported to Sarasota County Jail, and charged with Retail Theft. The stolen/recovered item, a jar of “Schwarzkopf Got2B” hair product, valued at $6.99, and was placed into evidence under tag# 0964. The subject’s backpack and another bag was placed into property, tag# 0963, for safekeeping as they contained items not allowed in the jail. The subject had a bicycle near Publix that he requested stay there locked to a railing. This bicycle was left there.

Bicyclist: I’m not the one
9:56 a.m. – Officer Greenhouse – 500 block, Bay Isles Road – The complainant reported that on this date between 7:30 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. an unknown person took a blue bicycle with beach style black tires, a new black Bell seat and a black bag attached to the rear part of seat. Unknown make, model and serial number, from the tennis center on Bay Isles Road. A subject was in the area at the time and was pointed out as possibly riding a bicycle matching the complainants. Capt. Cumming and I made contact with the subject and he agreed to provide further information concerning the bicycle. After further investigation and questioning of both the subject and complainant, the bicycle was determined not to be that of the complainants. The subject advised that he rides to his mother’s house on the 500 block of Bayview Drive about three times a week. He checked negative for any wants or warrants, but does have a criminal history (burglary) and is currently on probation until 03/16/2014 (FYI). Pass information on to oncoming squads and detective.

Huffy heads home
7:55 p.m. – Officer Bourque – Palmetto Avenue and Seabreeze Avenue – On the listed date and time while on patrol I was approached by the complainant who said while at the beach he left his bicycle at Palmetto Avenue and Seabreeze Avenue. He left it there at about 4:30 p.m. and when he returned at about 5:30 p.m. it was gone. Officer Greathouse found a bicycle in the Village at about 5 p.m. He brought the bike to the Police Department and left it for safekeeping. The bicycle taken from the complainant matches the description of the one at the Police Department. The complainant is going to go to the Police Department Sunday to see if the one we have is his. Stolen bike is a Huffy with white fenders, unknown serial number, valued at $200.

May 21

Bracelet stolen from resort
11:33 a.m. – Officer Quarmby – 3100 block, Gulf of Mexico Drive – Report of missing property from a Longboat Key resort between the hours of 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. hours on May 21, 2010. Contacted the complainant, White female of Tamarac, Fla. She stated that she and her husband left her room at approximately 10:30 a.m. and left several pieces of jewelry on a dresser behind her laptop computer. Upon her return to the room at approximately 2:00 p.m. a bracelet valued at approximately $500 was missing. The bracelet is described as a “David Yurman” quarter-inch thick strand of silver looking alloy. The bracelet was for a very small wrist and had a clasp. The room was locked and there was no forced entry reported. This report was taken at LBK lobby as the complainant and her husband had already checked out. The complainant will provide more information on the description if possible.

Succulent meets end
11:55 a.m. – Officer Quarmby – 500 block, Golf Links Lane – Report of property damage to a yard by a vehicle. It appears that a large duel wheeled vehicle had crossed into the gravel and ran over a large succulent plant. There was damage to the gravel and the border as well. Complainant believes that a moving truck that delivered to neighbors ran over this plant. The complainant found a receipt from Allied and showed it to me. Complainant will contact the moving company and was given this case number. The truck and driver were not located.

May 20

Skirt up and pipes a plenty
2 a.m. – Officer Thompson – 6000 block, Gulf of Mexico Drive – While conducting business checks at the north end I observed a suspicious car parked in the dark lot. The 2002 green VW FL tag# 061XMV quickly exited the lot. I then conducted an investigative stop in the 6000 block of GMD for fear of crimes against person or property had been committed.

I then made contact with the driver, a White female Sarasota resident. She was wearing a shirt and not wearing pants. I asked for her Drivers License and registration and told her to get dressed. She had a skirt on but had it up around her waist. She complied and pulled it down to cover herself. Her stated reason for being in the plaza was she checked on her boyfriend in the Village and stopped by here briefly. I asked if she had any narcotics on her and for consent to search. She gave consent voluntarily, and gave up a glass one-hitter pipe with marijuana residue. I asked if there was more and she gave me a second glass (bowl style) pipe with marijuana residue. An interior search of her vehicle revealed no further contraband.

I confiscated the two pipes, which were turned into property with evidence tag#0959 to be destroyed. No criminal charge filed due to trace residue only being found. She was reminded that the businesses in that area are closed and she was trespassing.

Work not up to snuff
11:33 a.m. – Officer Silverio- 7100 block, La Lenaire Drive –This officer spoke on the phone with the owner of a home on La Lenaire Drive on Jewfish Key. She advised that the contractor that she fired this day left the job site with construction items that belong to her. The items taken were boxes of stone flooring, 50 to 60 spruce 2 x 4’s, and several rolls of felt paper for the roof. She stated that the contractor had just left this site and was located at the south Coquina Boat Ramp. I went to the boat ramp by patrol vessel and located the contractor in his workboat. He was identified by a previous contact. I spoke to the contractor about the items removed. He stated that the items that he took were used as tools for his company. I had him explain this to me. The large amount of 2 x 4’s was for cribbage for the sheets of plywood on the job site. The 14 rolls of roof felt paper were discarded by the homeowner and he installed peel and stick roof paper for the new roof. The peel and stick paper replace the cheaper felt paper. The small peel and stick roll on board his boat was given to me to return to the complainant. The stone flooring was from another job that he worked at.

He brought those to the complainant to see if she liked the flooring for her home. I counted over 10 boxes. I then asked if he had a copy of the contract. He did give a copy, just not here. I thanked him for his cooperation and went to Jewfish Key. I met with the complainant and returned the roll of the peel and stick paper. The complainant was upset with the contractor for several different matters concerning the work done to the home and land area. I asked the complainant if she had a copy of the contract, receipts and itemized purchases. She stated that she only has a contract that had vague information on it about what was to be done to the home. She did state that she has numerous emails that talk about specific things to be done. The contractor was already given about $40,000.00 to do the roof and tree removal.

I advised that without specific information about the contract, this was only a civil matter between her and the contractor. She did state that she would be pursuing this in a court of law. She did show me some of the work performed on the home. She stated that the work performed by the contractor was not done as specified. This report was written for legal purposes.

Bicycles walk off
12:22 p.m. – Officer Quarmby – 500 block, Bay Isles Road – Victim stated she got to the tennis courts between 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., played tennis until 12:00 noon, talked with friends for a few minutes then went to the bike rack in front of the club house where she had left her bicycle and found that it was gone. Stolen was one, Trek, copper colored 19-inch frame, unisex, hybrid (road/dirt) bike, two water bottle cages, back rack with bag, Jansport canvas bag with zipper, odometer-speedometer and a bell. Bicycle serial number SC75HC074, entered into FCIC. The bicycle is valued at $444. No witnessed were located, there are no suspects. Bicycle was not locked.

DUI arrestee carrying concealed weapons
12:58 p.m. – Officer Morningstar – Gulf of Mexico Drive and Broadway – I responded to Broadway and GMD for a traffic crash. At fault driver was arrested for DUI and carrying a concealed weapon. 2 knives placed into evidence on tag # 0960; urine sample placed in the evidence refrigerator on tag# 0961. Driver’s Florida DL confiscated and attached to the report. The vehicle was inventoried and towed to Upman’s. Capt. Mislyan and Officer Quarmby assisted me.

Another bike stolen
5:21 p.m. – Officer Thompson – Publix Plaza, Bay Isles Parkway – Upon my arrival I met with complainant. He advised he parked his bicycle in front of Publix and went inside to make a purchase at 05:19 p.m. and returned at 05:21 p.m. to find his bike was gone. The Trek bike is black with a rear luggage rack; it has disc brakes and is valued at $860. The Trek bicycle serial #WL3005675 was entered into FCIC/NCIC by operator #41 on today’s date. I drove the victim around and we were unable to locate the bike due to the time delay. All police units were busy on other calls at the time of the theft.

Baby stroller found at park
8:43 p.m. – Officer Thompson – 5000 block, Gulf of Mexico Drive – While on patrol I observed a baby umbrella stroller in Durante Park at closing time. I secured the stroller at the Police Department with evidence tag# 0962 for safe keeping until the unknown owner is found.

May 18

Beware of phone scam
9:56 p.m. – Officer Bourque – 2000 block, Harbourside Drive – I responded in reference to a suspicious phone call. Once I arrived the complainant told me earlier this date at about 8 p.m. he got a phone call from a person who identified himself as Deputy Robert Johnson with the Sarasota Sheriff’s Office. This person told the complainant that an unknown person had stolen the complainant’s social security number and credit card numbers. The caller/deputy said he needed to get the complainants social security number and credit card numbers so he could protect them. The complainant asked for the deputy’s phone number. The caller/deputy said he was not at a phone right then, but gave him a phone number, which comes back to the Public Defenders Office. The complainant told the caller the name of one of his credit cards, but would not release any further information. The caller told the complainant the credit card company would be contacting him.

A few seconds after he hung up a female who identified herself as Tammy Harris (an employee of the credit card company) called and tried to get the card number, and social security number from the complainant. The complainant gave her the last eight digits of the card but nothing else. The complainant said the female was very persistent. The complainant had to hang up the phone on her to get her to stop insisting on the information.

The complainant then called the Sarasota Sheriffs Office and spoke to Deputy Caldwell who told him several people in Sarasota had called tonight to complain about the same type of calls. The Deputy said it was not them (SSP) calling. The Deputy told the complainant to call the Longboat Key Police Department and report the incident. I checked and found no number was left on the caller ID. I called and spoke to Deputy Caldwell who told me they had about 10 such reports tonight. They have no leads in their cases either. I told the complainant to monitor activity on his credit card, and if any fraudulent charges appear to contact us right away. He also signed up for a fraud alert program just prior to my arrival.

Watering violation
9:27 a.m. – Officer Morningstar – 6900 block, Gulf of Mexico Drive – I responded to the location for a watering violation. I made location and observed sprinkler system on and water overflowing the landscaping, driveway and sidewalk. Two sprinkler heads appear to be broken and using excessive amounts of water. Dispatch made contact with the emergency contact person for the property who advised he would contact the person(s) in charge and get them to check out the property. I will attempt to make contact with the subjects at the property to advise on the correct day to water.

May 19

Too many fish
11:02 a.m. – Officer Silverio – Off the Key – While on water patrol of Sarasota Bay, bay sector 3, in the Longboat Key Club Moorings, I saw the subject in his vessel coming from the north perimeter canal. I waved to him and asked him to come over to me. I asked if he had any catch onboard. Inside the vessel were two large white coolers and a couple of cast nets. The operator stated that he had a bunch of mullet onboard. I asked how many. He stated about 60 or 70. I advised dispatch that I was stopping this vessel for a fisheries violation. I asked the fisherman for his fishing license, vessel registration and identification. Due to the amount of fish, I had the fisherman, now identified, to count all the fish. We both counted 96 total black mullet onboard. The total recreational bag limit for black mullet is 50 per person per day. At this time, I had the subject put 50 mullet into a cooler and I seized the remainder. Photos were taken of the seized mullet. The subject has a valid recreational fishing license.

I issued the subject a Notice to Appear for the violation of F.A.C. 68B-69.004(1). Court responsibilities were explained to him. I placed the seized mullet in my patrol vessel. I spoke with the evidence custodian, Richard Brey. He advised that the photos were sufficient for court and that the State Attorney’s Officer released all mullet but one for court purposes. The remainder of the mullet went to the Save Our Seabirds Sanctuary on City Island. The photos/one mullet were placed into evidence under tag# 0951.

Mercedes scratches
2:42 p.m. – Officer Morningstar –600 block, Linley Street – I responded to the location for report of property damage. I met with the complainant who advised that between the hours of 3 a.m. and 12 p.m. on this date, unknown person(s) “keyed” the side of his vehicle (2005 Mercedes 4-door black, E65. The complainant stated he called a repair shop; they estimated the coast to fix the damage at between $2,000 and $3,000. I observed several deep scratches on the driver’s side of the vehicle. There are no suspects at this time.

Slow riders
11:11 p.m. – Officer Thompson – 500 block, Lyons Lane – Upon my arrival I met with the complainant. He advised he was returning home and observed a grey pickup truck possible tag number 993JFK driving slowly down his street with no lights on. He stated two Hispanic males occupied the truck. He stopped them and they didn’t speak to him and drove off south bound on GMD. The tag provided by the complainant did not return to that vehicle. Assisting Officer Thomas and I looked for that truck in the surrounding neighborhoods with negative results. Information passed on to the patrol units to be on the look out.

May 17

Working more than 9 to 5
1:56 a.m. – Officer Thompson – 600 block, Gulf of Mexico – While on patrol I observed a 1998 Buick four door sedan tag # L598BR exit the Charthouse Plaza parking lot. Due to the Plaza being closed I conducted an investigative stop. I then made contact with the driver. She advised she is the receptionist at a local real estate company and was working late. I noticed she had a Christmas tree laying across her rear seat. She advised it was to heavy for her to carry and she had left it in the car. She did produce paperwork from the office showing employment.

Drunk dialing in Alabama
4:16 p.m. – Officer Erickson – 500 block, Bay Isles Road – An employee for a real estate management company stated that their agency had received two phone calls from a gentleman in Alabama looking for a person. The person they are looking for is the ex-father-in-law of the business owner and she has no idea where her ex-father-in-law is. The employee answering the phone explained this to the gentleman caller by the caller did not understand this. The receptionist believed that the caller was possibly intoxicated. The business owner thought it would be a good idea to report this incident just to be on the safe side.

Town employee responds
11:15 p.m. – Officer Martin – 500 block, Bay Isles Road – When I checked Town Hall tonight the cleaning service people were leaving. They advised me that doors on the north side of the building would not lock. They did not have the proper key to release the door locks on the interior side. A key holder responded and secured the building.

May 15

Beer Can Island shacks
10:07 a.m. – Officer Silverio – 100 block, North Shore Road – While on water patrol of Longboat Pass speed zone, Gulf side, I saw several temporary shelters that were built on North Shore Beach area. The shelters were constructed of planks of wood, pine branches, and vine rope. I got out onto Beer Can Island. Dispatch was advised of my location. I was able to dismantle three of these shelters for public safety reasons. To set up these types of shelters falls under Town Ordinance 92.12 (f). No evidence of camping or fires was found.

Nudist sowing his seaoats
2:50 p.m. – Officer Quarmby – 3900 block, Gulf of Mexico Drive – Report of male sunbathing in the nude south of the 7-11 on Gulf of Mexico Drive on the beach. Sunbather was sitting in a chair near the water naked. Upon seeing me approaching he got up and held his chair in front of his groin area and ducked behind sea oars. This apparently is where his clothing and cooler were. When I reached the sea oats he had put on his shorts. When I first observed him it was evident that he was completely naked with this sexual organs exposed. He was issued a “Notice to Appear” charging him with Public Nudity, a violation of Town Ordinance 130.07. This occurred in Sarasota County. The complainant wished to remain anonymous, however, confirmed via phone that this was the subject of the complaint. The nudist has had two prior contacts by LBKPD for nude sunbathing, however, has not been observed by officers in the previous complaints.

Stranded kayak
6:34 p.m. – Officer Thompson – Gulf of Mexico Drive and Outrigger Lane – A SCAT Dispatcher phoned the Police Department reported a stranded boater. Upon my arrival I met with a young man from Bradenton. He had launched a kayak from Cortez and paddled all the way down to Outrigger Lane before taking on water. He was stranded and asked for assistance. Officer Quarmby and I helped him transport the 10-foot Pelican kayak to the PD. He was then able to contact his mother to pick him and the kayak up.

Teen fishing trip sidetracked
10:58p.m. – Officer Thomas – 6000 block, Gulf of Mexico Drive – I was on foot checking the property of Cannons Marina. As I walked around the rear of the marina I observed a boat pulled up against the end of one of the docks. I observed four males in the boat, some standing some sitting. As I approached the subjects, they appeared to be nervous. I requested another unit respond. I asked them to throw me a rope, which one of them did. I secured the boat to the pier so that I could determine the reason for their presence. I gathered their names and asked why they were there, up against the dock. They said their boat was having mechanical trouble. They stated that they had been there for approximately 15 minutes. After further interview, the subjects advised that they were involved in a fishing tournament and had heard that the water area around Cannons had several large snook. I questioned this though as they did not have any fishing lines in the water. They advised that they had relied two lines in as they saw me come around the building. The boys denied ever getting off the boat onto Cannons property. The subjects allowed me to search their boat. I did not find anything suspicious to support their presence was for criminal intent. The operator of the boat was 15 years old. He advised that the boat motor would start but he was having trouble getting it to go into gear. I had him call his father. I spoke with his father by phone and advised him that I was out with his son and his boat. I told him that I would like him to come out due to the suspicious nature of his son and his friends at the closed marina. I also advised him of his son’s report of the boat malfunctioning. I advised he that he could determine if the boat was able to function mechanically so his son could go back out in it. He did respond and looked over the boat. He determined the boat was operable. The boys were advised not to come back onto Cannons Marina property after normal business hours. They advised they understood, and then departed.

May 14

Too early to work
6:43 p.m. – Officer Thompson – 500 block, Putter Lane – Upon my arrival for a report of construction noise I did locate a paver crew at the address. The workers for R Webber Inc. were not making noise at the time. I explained the ordinance and allowed work times. They complied and left for the day without incident.

May 13

Sparking electrical wires
10:01 a.m. – Officer Greathouse – 6800 block, Longboat Drive South – I responded with Longboat Key Fire and Rescue to a call of electrical wires sparking. Upon arrival palm fronds were observed touching electrical wires and causing sparks. FPL was called to further evaluate and take corrective action. The area of concern was further monitored until FLP arrived.

No solicitation
10:15 a.m. – Officer Greathouse – 3700 block, Gulf of Mexico Drive – The complainant advised that the subject was soliciting at the above location. I made contact with the above subject and advised him of the town ordinance that prohibits soliciting without prior approval by the town. The subject advised that he understood and would comply. Checks for wants, warrants and prior violations were negative. The subject was released with a vebal warning.

Was it the maid?
11:16 a.m. – Officer Roberts – 5900 block, Gulf of Mexico Drive – The complainant is currently at her northern residence in New York State. She reports that she is missing one (1) piece of jewelry, valued at $3,852.00 (in May/200). It was last seen in the linen closet of the master bathroom, upstairs, at the referenced location. She last saw it in February of 2009. She hosted an event at her home on 02/13/2009 and called her longtime cleaning person for service on 02/14/2009. The cleaning person brought several extra people to assist. The complainant states that no one from the event went upstairs, only the cleaning people. She checked for the item at her New York residence, to no avail. It is described at 18kt white gold, pave diamond butterfly with pave diamond heart drop. The cleaning person’s last name is unknown at this time; her phone number is known.

Abandoned vehicle
12:25 p.m. _ Officer Greathouse – 5900 block, Emerald Harbor Drive – A blue 2000 S10 Chevrolet truck bearing tag # RPD57 was reported parked on the south side of Emerald Harbor Drive at the intersection of Binnacle Point. Upon arrival there was no one in or around the vehicle. Checks of the area and surrounding neighborhoods were conducted in an attempt to locate the owner. The owner/driver was unable to be located and the vehicle was logged in dispatch as abandoned. Continued attempts will be made to locate the owner/driver prior to taking further action.

More sparking wires
9:31 p.m. – Officer Nagell – 1400 block, Gulf of Mexico Drive – I stood by the Players Club with the Longboat Key Fire Department for traffic control due to arcing wires. FPL responded and repaired the damaged wires.

May 12

Knife wielding driver
1:01 p.m. – Officer Erickson – 500 block, Bay Isles Road – I contacted a Publix employee who stated that as he was eastbound on Bay Isles Parkway, in his Volvo, FL tag number 244 SLW, a White male in his seventies pulled up next to him in a white Lexus SUV, waving a knife at him, yelling at him for going too slow. The Publix employee had no other information on the Lexus. I checked the area, unable to locate the Lexus.

Garden shed heist
1:12 p.m. _ Officer Erickson – 1200 block, Bogey Lane – Complainant stated that while she was away between May 7, 2010 and May 9, 2010 an unknown person took various garden tools form a storage area attached to her house. This area had 2 doors, neither one was locked. She stated that a pair of loppers, a pair of hedge clippers, a military folding shovel and a pair of clippers was taken. She estimated that the total value of these items was around $200. There was no physical evidence to process.

Vehicle leaks fuel
1:43 p.m. – Officer Greathouse – 500 block, Gulf Bay Road – I responded with the LBK Fire and Rescue Department to the location. Upon arrival I assisted Fire/Rescue in evaluating a vehicle fuel leak. The owner of the vehicle was catching the spill in a large container. Fire/Rescue made contact with Manatee County HazMat, who further advised to continue to contain the fuel and then transfer it to an approved fuel container for storage. Once all the fuel had been contained the vehicle could then be safely transported for repairs. The vehicle was a 1991 red Jeep bearing tag # LZD858.

May 11

Party disrupts neighbor
6:55 p.m. – Officer Thomas – 600 block, Dream Island Road – I responded to the location and met with the complainant. She said that the music coming from a party at a neighboring residence was too loud. At the time I was speaking with the complainant there was no loud music coming from the home. I told the complainant I would speak with the neighbors about keeping the noise down. Officer Thompson and I walked over to the neighbor’s home and met with the mother and her daughter. They were having a party with about 50 guests. A band had been playing but they said the band had now stopped for the evening. The homeowner said the party would be over before 9 p.m. when about half of the guests would be leaving for Tampa on a bus. The homeowner agreed to keep the noise down.

Naked on the beach
5:42 p.m. – Officer Coffman – 400 block, Longboat Club Drive – I responded to the location in reference to a suspicious person. Upon my arrival I made contact with the complainant, who stated that he was told by his wife that while she and her adult daughter were walking on the beach they observed a white male with no clothes on standing in the water looking at them and masturbating. They continued south until they got to a resort where they were staying and told the complainant, the witness’s husband/father. They described the male as tall and tan with dark hair. They stated that after they left he got out of the water and sat down under a cabana between the resort and a condo.

The complainant stated that he had not observed anything and was only reporting what he had been told. He pointed out a white male sitting under the south cabana and stated that he believed this was the person that had been in the water. He also stated that his wife and daughter did not wish to make any statements or come down to identify anyone. They did not wish to press any charges.

I made contact with the subject on the beach and explained why I was there. He seemed to be very surprised when I told him what had happened. He denied any wrongdoing and also said he had not been in the water. He said he had been in a tennis tournament and had come down to the beach to relax. I noticed that he was not wet, had no salt residue on him and the towels he was sitting on were dry. There also were no foot print tracks from where he was sitting toward the water. There were only tracks leading from the condos to the seat where he was indicating that he had not gone into the water. There was no one else in the area on the beach to talk with. I returned to the complainant and explained to him what I had observed. He still believed that the subject I talked to was the one that had been in the water, but he understood that there was nothing further that I could do since he had seen nothing.

Transformer trouble
9:45 a.m. – Officer Morningstar – 7000 block, GMD – I responded to the 7000 block of GMD for a blown electrical transformer smoking and unknown if any fire. I observed the blown transformer on an electrical pole at North Shore Road and GMD; there was no smoke or fire. LBK fire and FPL were on scene.

Houseboat adrift
7:28 a.m. – Officer Morningstar – 600 block, Hibiscus Way – I responded to the location for an adrift vessel. I met with the complainant who advised that some time this morning the vessel had drifted up to the seawall near his dock. Complainant is worried that when the tide comes in the vessel will hit his dock and cause extensive damage. Dispatch was unable to make contact with the registered owner of the vessel but they left a message at the phone number posted on the vessel. I observed the vessel next to the seawall and just a couple feet from the dock. The vessel is large and appears to be quite heavy; vessel appears to have dragged the anchor to the current location. There was a second anchor on the vessel, but it is sitting on the rear deck and does not appear to have been in use. I spoke to the complainant by phone shortly after leaving the scene. Complainant stated the tide is coming up, and the vessel has drifted into his dock. There is no damage yet but as the tide continues to come in the vessel will be in a position to cause extensive damage to the dock and conduit containing electrical lines. Complainant stated he is going to call Sea Tow and try to get the vessel moved. The vessel is a 1990 homemade 45-foot houseboat.

May 10

Hot over lava rock
5:28 p.m. – Officer Morningstar – 500 block, Ranger Lane – I responded to Ranger Lane for a property damage complaint. I met with the complainant who stated that some time in the past month, an unknown vehicle drove through her yard displacing lava rock and tearing the underlayment (plastic), causing approximately $1,000 in damage. Complainant believes it may have been a public works truck or a construction truck that had been using or fixing the fire hydrant at the corner of her property. I observed what appeared to be tire tracks on the lava rock in the indicated area; I also observed several places where the plastic was torn. Complainant stated the plastic is used to keep the grass/weeds from growing through the rock. Suspect unknown, status: closed.

Netter nets suspicion
6:06 p.m. – Officer Quarmby – 800 block, Broadway – Report of possible illegal net fishing near marker 37 east of Bay View Drive. I observed a male subject with a boat, FL7245HU and a dinghy retrieving fish from a long net. I contacted Officer Hines from Florida Wildlife Commission who was given the location and complaint. Officer Hines stated that he is familiar with the subject and that he fishes with a seine net not a gill net, this is legal. Boat registration is attached to this report, a 1998 home made registered to a Jacksonville resident.

Atlanta to Longboat
7:04 p.m. _ Officer Quarmby – 1 Gulf of Mexico Drive – I contacted a Black male, who stated he is homeless and he his from Atlanta. He could provide no identification; he stated it was stolen. He stated he had been in the area for several months. He stated he was just going to walk on Longboat Key. I advised him that there is no place to stay on Longboat Key, as the parks close at dark and 11 p.m. and that the rest is private property. The man obtained cigarettes and a drink at the BP Station and then walked back toward Lido. A wanted check was negative, unable to locate the subject in DAVID or SPD database. SPD Downtown Officer Lantz and St. Armands Officer Franklin were not familiar with the subject.

Caught on the docks
1:03 p.m. – Officer Silverio – 2800 block, Harbourside Drive – While on water patrol of Sarasota Bay I was contacted by Captain K. Roberts, #3m about an active warrant for a Bradenton resident. Captain Roberts asked if I knew this person. I advised I did. I then contacted the Longboat Key Moorings to see if he had signed in this day as a working vendor. I was told that his brother had signed in on this date. I knew from a previous incident that the subject works with his brother in the Moorings. I then contacted Officer J. Morningstar, #14, to give a description of this subject and asked for his assistance in an attempt to locate. We located the brothers on the “e” dock, cleaning a client’s vessel. I asked him to come to my location on the dock because he was waxing the vessel hull from a floating dock. He jumped onto the dock at which time I took him into custody, as it was the suspect and not his brother. I explained that he had an active warrant for his arrest for Grand Theft in Manatee County. Officer Morningstar contacted dispatched for confirmation. The warrant was confirmed. The suspect was transported to Sarasota County Jail. He was arrested for a Grand Theft Warrant.

May 7

Man brandishes gun
5:23 p.m. – Officer Nagell – Off the Key – Myself and Officer Martin responded to the area of Overlook Park for a call from Sarasota Police advised that a white male, 50 years of age, brown hair, mustache and 5 foot 5 inches, wearing a black t-shirt and jeans walking northbound into our city with a gun in hand. Upon arrival the area was cleared and no such subject was located. There were no other calls in regards to this. I met with Sarasota Police Department Officer Dixon and all units cleared the area as the subject was not located and appeared to have left the scene.

May 6

Bobcat on boat ramp
2:34 p.m. – Officer Thompson – Linley Street – Upon my arrival for a parking complaint, I found a Bobcat Loader parked in the middle of the Linley Street boat ramp. I then met with a man who is building a home of Jewfish Key. He had hired a landscaping company to plant various large trees on the home site. During the previous trip out to the island an unknown landscaper left the Bobcat on the ramp. The resident was unaware of the problem and quickly resolved it by having the ramp cleared for boat traffic. A verbal warning was issued, no further action taken at this time.

Marijuana smoking strictly prohibited
10:02 – Officer Mislyan – 2800 block, Harbourside Drive – Met with Moorings Security who had spoken with a group of restaurant employees who were smoking marijuana in the parking lot. Several of the subjects had left the area prior to our arrival. I spoke with one individual who gave consent to a search of his vehicle, with negative results. He was told to tell his co-workers that this activity will result in criminal charges.

May 5

East meets west
9:19 a.m. – Officer Thomas – 5600 block, Gulf of Mexico Drive – I met with complainant, a manager at Cedars West. She advised me that this morning, two people, a male and female, went through their locked gate down to the beach. She advised they were not guests at Cedars West. She further advised the gate has a pass code, which only her guests should have. She said she asked the people as they were leaving if they were staying at Cedars East. The male responded “yes” to her as they walked away. The manager asked that I speak with someone at Cedars East and ask that they not tell their guests to use Cedars West Beach Access. I drove over to Cedars East and spoke with an employee there. He was advised of the complaint made by the manager of Cedars West. He told me that if asked about beach access by any of his guests he advises them of the locations of the public beach access points. He has never advised them to use Cedars West beach access. I thanked him for his assistance. I contacted the manager of Cedars West and advised her of my conversation with the employee at Cedars East. I asked her to contact us with any further problems regarding this complaint.

Keynapping?
2:32 p.m. – Officer Quarmby – 1000 bock, Longboat Club Drive – Complainant, the association president for the Longboat Key address reported a missing key. She received this information from a resident, which is his former companion had refused to return his keys. I contacted his former companion via telephone. She stated that she and the male resident parted on somewhat negative terms and that he has embarrassed her publicly. She stated that she left both of the keys, the apartment and the lobby, on the table in his foyer on Easter. I advised the property president of my conversation with the estranged companion of the residents. I also advised that this is a civil issue between the association, resident and the estranged girlfriend. The manager was also advised of the procedure regarding trespass should the estranged girlfriend should return to the complex.

May 4

No permission for car wash
9:44 a.m. – Officer Nagell – 4000 block, Gulf of Mexico Drive – I responded to the location for a suspicious circumstance involving a Spanish-speaking caller. Upon my arrival, I met with the caller who, through a translator, advised that he believed he was charged for a car wash and did not want one. I spoke with the manager of the gas station who advised that the complainant became aggressive and angry when he tried to explain that the store was not responsible for any transactions carried out via credit card at the pumps. The manager agreed to refund the complainants car wash, and completed the transaction. I provided the complainant with a copy of the receipt and all parties left the area without further incident.

Cryptic message left on home
10:19 a.m. – Officer Martin – 2900 block, Gulf of Mexico Drive – I responded to the location in regards to spray painted statement on the front of the residence. They were painted on with black spray paint. The complainant stated that the statements would lead her to believe it was her brother. Her mother owns the residence. The residence is set to be demolished in the next few days and her brother was forced to move out. This is possibly why he may have done the spray painting. The complainant did not know if the owner/victim wanted to press charges and she was not present. They were more interested in having it documented. Officer Nagell used the video camera in car #3 to tape it. When I drove back later in the day the demolition equipment was on site. I am placing the location on patrol request in case the brother returns (the equipment is on site). The brother lives at an unknown location. I called his phone a left a message for him to call the Police Department. The statements on the house are: “L— B— killed my family here, she is a liar and phony, dishonor her fathers home, RIP C—– B——.

May 3

Glasses found
8:37 a.m. – Officer Martin – 1000 block, Gulf of Mexico Drive – While at Town Hall a Public Works employee gave me an eye glass case containing a partial set of glasses. The case is black in color and had the sunglass part of the set and a cleaning cloth. They stated they found them in the 1000 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive near Country Club Shores. The glass case had Flexon on the top. I turned the glasses into property at the station.

Fix the door
9:02 a.m. – Officer Nagell – 500 block, Forest Way – I responded to the location per the request of the Longboat Key Fire Rescue. Upon my arrival I was informed that the rescue squad responded for a cardiac problem. Upon their arrival they gained entry by forcing through the front door. I met with the onsite maintenance supervisor who was informed that the front door needed to be repaired. He advised that the door would be repaired within a short time, and that he would take responsibility for securing the property.

May 2

Beach gathering after hours
2:11 a.m. – Officer Morningstar – 5200 block, Gulf of Mexico Drive – I observed five vehicles pull into Covert II GMD shortly after 2 a.m. this date. I, along with Officer Coffman, checked the area and found approximately 15 subjects out on the beach. Subjects were guests of a resident in the area. Subjects were not being loud and did not have any alcohol or illegal substances. Subjects were advised of the ordinance in reference to the beach hours, and also for trespassing on Covert property. Subjects were released.

Ding disaster
10:34 a.m. – Officer Thompson – 3700 block, Gulf of Mexico Drive – Upon my arrival I met with complainant. She advised that her 2003 Toyota FL tag# I483XB has been damaged by the man parked next to her. Apparently he inadvertently hits her passenger side doors with his driver’s door when he enters or exits his vehicle. The damage signs are consistent wit his driver’s door opening into it. Damage is estimated at $500. I then spoke with the man who owns the Buick®, FL tag# H87OZJ parked next to her and it’s half in her parking spot. He advised he was just trying to make enough room due to tight parking. He admitted he may have had hit his door against hers, but it was without intent. The parking is in a very small area. He agreed to pay for half, or all damage after he receives a written estimate for repair. The complainant will call me upon obtaining a written estimate, and I will meet with both parties to try and reach an agreement. No further action will be taken at this time.

Man lying on road
11:47 a.m. – Officer Thompson – 500 block, Bay Isles Road – Upon my arrival I met with subject, who is transient. He had been walking and then laid down in front of the Bank of America. An unknown caller thought he was ill. The subject was fine and agreed to accept a ride to St. Armands. He was dropped off with out incident. He has no current wants or warrants at this time. No further action taken.

S.O.S. signal received
8:57 p.m. – Officer Mislyan – 800 block, Jungle Queen Way – Multiple reports of a vessel in distress in the bay were received from Jungle Queen Way to Emerald Harbor. Upon arrival, officers received “S.O.S.” signals from the boat and observed red flares being launched. Longboat Key Fire responded by boat and rescued the boaters who had run aground. Coast Guard and Florida Wildlife Officers were also responding.

Motorcycle crash, critical injuries
10:28 p.m. – Officer Mislyan – Off the Key – Assisted Holmes Beach Police Department with traffic control at East Bay Drive and Manatee Avenue. Traffic crash investigation being conducted with critical injuries to a motorcycle rider. Bayflight transported the injured rider. Holmes Beach in charge.

May 1

From bike lane to hospital
9:15 a.m. – Officer Thompson – 2900 block, Gulf of Mexico Drive – upon my arrival I met with complainant. He advised he was riding his bicycle south bound in the 2900 block of GMD behind a friend. The other bicycle slowed down and he swerved to the right to avoid a collision. His front tire then went out of the bike lane causing him to fall. He was taken by ambulance to Sarasota Memorial hospital for non-life threatening injuries.