Updated Feb. 3, 2012. While on patrol I came upon a Schwinn ladies off-road bicycle, grey in color. The bike was in the bike rack and was not secured. A citizen advised me the bike had been there since Jan. 12, 2012. I asked around and no one in the area knew anything about the bike. I took the bike to the station and placed it into found property. I placed the bike in the caged area in the back of the station. I ran the VIN number, and no record was found…
Updated Jan. 6, 2012. While conducting a beach patrol I was flagged down and advised that a juvenile Kemps Ridley Turtle had died and washed ashore. I contacted Mote, who responded and removed the turtle for necropsy.
Dec. 9, 2011. I responded to the area of Bogey Lane and Chipping Lane for a reported water main break. I assisted Public Works with traffic control while the six-inch water main was excavated and repaired. The repair area was cordoned off, and the pavement will be repaired over the next few days. A saddle clamp was placed on a small spiral break in the water pipe.
The Longboat Key Police Department’s annual Toys for Tots drive has begun to collect toys for children in need for the holidays. The department has a bin in the lobby to place any new, unused toys. Anyone interested can drop by the Police Department or call 316-1977 for more information.
The following text is an unedited direct transcript of Capt. Bill Tokajer’s investigation of the Longboat Key Planning, Zoning and Building Department employees. The names have been redacted to protect privacy. Of the ten (10) employees that I have been able to interview: • 1 Employee said that she was not there long enough [...]
In a classic film released several decades ago, actor Jack Nicholson delivered a powerful rendition of what can happen to normal administration operating under the best of intentions when the lunatics succeed in taking over the asylum
Updated Nov. 11, 2011. While conducting a business check of Town Plaza I observed a white 2000 Chevrolet van with Florida tags parked in a loading zone on the east side of the property. The vehicle had been in the same location earlier in the shift.
In response to reported car and home burglaries on Longboat Key, three Bradenton residents were successfully apprehended Thursday
Updated Oct. 7, 2011. On the listed date and time I responded to the location for a wild party. Once on scene I saw about six to eight people having a cookout at the apartment building cooking area. There was no music, and the people did not seem to be louder than expected for normal conversation…
Deputies from the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office arrested Aug. 7 Richard Iannuzzi, white male, D.O.B. Aug. 14, 1969, for outstanding warrants out of Sarasota County for dealing in stolen property
