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Sarasota Police Department Warns of Phone Scammers Posting as Members of SPD
The Sarasota Police Department is warning residents and visitors in the city of Sarasota that phone scammers are posing as members of the Sarasota Police Department.
03/01/2021 11:08 AM
Two Sarasota Police Lieutenants Promoted to the rank of Captain
Sarasota Police Chief Jim Rieser announced the promotion of Lieutenant Scott Mayforth and Lieutenant Ken Rainey to the rank of Captain. Captain Mayforth will serve as the Commander of the Patrol Division and Captain Rainey will serve as the Commander of the Professional Standards Division.
02/24/2021 6:00 AM
Sarasota Police Captain Rex Troche Promoted to Deputy Chief
Sarasota Police Chief James Rieser announced today the promotion of Captain Rex Troche to Deputy Chief. With nearly 20 years of service to the city of Sarasota, Deputy Chief Troche was promoted after Pat Robinson accepted a position as Deputy City Manager with the city of Sarasota.
02/16/2021 2:00 PM
High Visibility Enforcement Continues in the City of Sarasota to Improve Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety
The Sarasota Police Department is continuing to implement a High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) program to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety throughout the city of Sarasota. Since launching the program in August 2020, the Sarasota Police Department has dedicated more than 210 hours to HVE.
02/10/2021 12:17 PM
Sarasota Police Continue Investigation into Officer-Involved Shooting
The Sarasota Police Department is continuing an investigation into an officer-involved shooting that happened Saturday, February 6, 2021, in the 2400 block of Bay Street, Sarasota. The officer involved was not hurt. This case remains an active and ongoing investigation.
02/08/2021 3:43 PM
City of Sarasota News Release: James Rieser appointed Sarasota chief of police
City Manager Marlon Brown has announced the appointment of Capt. James Rieser as chief of police of the Sarasota Police Department.
01/29/2021 11:00 AM
City of Sarasota News Release: Bernadette DiPino resigns as Sarasota chief of police
Bernadette DiPino has resigned as chief of police for the Sarasota Police Department, effective 5 p.m. Friday. City Manager Marlon Brown has accepted the resignation and executed a separation agreement on behalf of the City.
01/28/2021 1:53 PM
Palmetto man arrested by Sarasota Police detectives in connection to 2015 sexual battery
Clifton Bean, 45, of 52nd Avenue East, Palmetto, has been arrested and is facing two charges of sexual battery on a victim over 12 in connection to a 2015 case. Bean was arrested by the Sarasota Police Department and the United States Marshals Service Florida Regional Fugitive Task Force.
01/26/2021 8:52 AM
Sarasota resident arrested and facing charges of transmission and possession of child pornography
Alex Boyd, 22, of Old Bradenton Road, Sarasota, has been arrested and is facing charges of transmission of child pornography by an electronic device and possession of child pornography. Additional charges are possible.
01/25/2021 12:17 PM
Sarasota Police asking for information after driver impersonates law enforcement
Jymieka McDowell, 28 of Sarasota, and Ryshawnna Poole, 39 of Manatee County, have been arrested and are facing charges of impersonating a law enforcement officer and false imprisonment, both felony charges.
01/25/2021 12:15 PM
Sarasota man arrested on charges of sexual battery; Detectives believe there may be additional victims
The Sarasota Police Department is investigating a sexual battery that happened at a salon suite at 200 Central Avenue, Sarasota, in September 2020. Sarasota Police Department detectives believe there may be additional victims and are asking them to call the Sarasota Police Department.
01/06/2021 10:28 AM
Sarasota Police Investigating Single Vehicle Fatality Crash
Sarasota Police officers are investigating a single vehicle fatality crash that happened just before 4 a.m. Sunday, December 20, 2020, at the South Tamiami Trail (U.S. 41) North Washington Boulevard (U.S. 301) split in the city of Sarasota.
12/20/2020 6:35 AM
Sarasota Police Department Traffic Unit Investigating Traffic Crash Fatality
The Sarasota Police Department Traffic Unit officers are investigating a traffic crash fatality that happened on Saturday, December 12, 2020, at approximately 8:30 p.m. near the intersection of University Parkway and North Tamiami Trail (U.S. 41) in the city of Sarasota.
12/14/2020 12:49 PM
Sarasota man arrested and facing multiple counts of possession of child pornography
Ted Sanchez, 19, of Briggs Avenue, Sarasota, has been arrested and is facing 10 counts of possession of child pornography. Additional charges are possible.
12/11/2020 1:11 PM
Sarasota Police arrest man in connection to August 2020 shooting
Jaymes Smith, 29, of North Lockwood Ridge Road #28, Sarasota, is facing charges of attempted murder in connection to a shooting that happened on August 14, 2020. Smith was served with the additional charges on Wednesday, December 9, 2020.
12/11/2020 9:41 AM
Sarasota Police Chief featured in ‘Know Sarasota’ – Magazine dedicated to leaders, creators and entrepreneurs
Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino has been featured in the inaugural launch of KNOW Sarasota. Chief DiPino is featured as a Notable on page 74 of the magazine.
11/30/2020 11:07 AM
Sarasota Police Department reminds drivers to buckle up, every trip, every time
This Thanksgiving, the Sarasota Police Department is partnering with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA) to share an important lifesaving reminder: Buckle up. Every trip, every time.
11/23/2020 11:08 AM
Sarasota Police Department asking for information in 1985 cold case
Sarasota Police Department investigators are asking the community for information regarding a homicide that occurred in October 1985 in the 300 block of Tarpon Avenue, Sarasota.
11/18/2020 9:25 AM
Deputy Chief Patrick Robinson selected as a Fellow in the prestigious second class of the Civil Society Fellowship
Sarasota Police Department Deputy Chief Patrick Robinson has been selected to take part as a Fellow in the prestigious second class of the Civil Society Fellowship.
11/16/2020 1:39 PM
Sarasota Police Department Traffic Unit Investigating Traffic Crash Fatality
The Sarasota Police Department Traffic Unit officers are investigating a traffic crash fatality that occurred on Sunday, November 8, 2020, at approximately 4 a.m. near the intersection of Tuttle Avenue and Wood Street.
11/09/2020 3:19 PM