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Sarasota Police Department / Sarasota County Sheriff's Office Investigation Near Beneva Road
The Sarasota Police Department and the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office are working a crash and an additional criminal investigation in the 900 block of Beneva Road, Sarasota.
04/11/2023 2:49 PM
Sarasota Police Investigating Fatal Traffic Crash
The Sarasota Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that happened around 9:45 p.m. on Thursday, April 6, 2023.
04/10/2023 12:08 PM
Sarasota Police Officers Investigating Shooting; Two People Hurt
The Sarasota Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened at about 8:45 pm Sunday, April 9, 2023, in the 2700 block of Maple Avenue, Sarasota.
04/10/2023 8:01 AM
Sarasota Police Investigating Attempting Kidnapping
Sarasota Police officers are investigating an attempted kidnapping reported west of North Lido Beach Park, 159 Emerson Drive, Sarasota, on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at about 9:30 p.m.
04/03/2023 5:34 PM
Sarasota Police Department Launches New Podcast Hosted by Chief Troche: Chat with the Chief
The Sarasota Police Department is launching a new podcast. Chat with the Chief is a podcast about initiatives in the City of Sarasota and within the Sarasota Police Department the community may not know about. Listeners can stream all podcast episodes at www.buzzsprout.com/2162783
04/03/2023 12:26 PM
Swearing-In Ceremony Held for 10 Sarasota Police Officers
On Thursday, March 30, 2023, Sarasota Police Chief Rex Troche held a swearing-in ceremony for 10 new Police Officers. The ceremony was held at the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex for the first time.
04/03/2023 8:21 AM
Sarasota Police officer injured following vehicle burglary and stolen car incident - Suspect arrested
Mark Thomas, 22, of Plantation, Florida, has been arrested and is facing charges of Aggravated Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer (felony) and Flee to Elude with Disregard for Safety (felony) in connection to a hit-and-run crash that left a Sarasota Police officer injured on Monday night.
03/21/2023 12:53 PM
Sarasota Police Department Investigating Shooting Incident
Sarasota Police officers are investigating a shooting in the 1300 block of Siesta Drive, Sarasota. Officers were dispatched to a park east of the Siesta Key North Bridge at about 11:30 pm Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
03/16/2023 2:13 PM
Sexual Predator Notification for the City of Sarasota
The Sarasota Police Department informs the public that Reinaldo J. Garcia, 21, a sexual predator, has moved into the City of Sarasota.
03/06/2023 9:13 AM
Sarasota Police Department Detectives Investigating Fall at Construction Site
Detectives with the Sarasota Police Department are investigating a fall at a construction site at 301 Quay Commons, Sarasota, at the Bayso construction site. The original 911 call was made at about 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023.
02/16/2023 11:28 AM
Accreditation team invites public comments about the Sarasota Police Department
A team of assessors from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA) will arrive on March 21, 2023, to examine all aspects of the Sarasota Police Department’s policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services.
02/14/2023 9:06 AM
Super Bowl LVII Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk
Each year, the Super Bowl garners millions of viewers, with many taking the opportunity to cheer on their favorite team with a night out or by attending a party.
02/09/2023 2:30 PM
Sarasota Police Department Welcomes New K-9
The Sarasota Police Department has welcomed a new K-9. K-9 Kodak and his handler, Officer Paul Gagnon, completed 640 hours of initial training. The training included patrol work, tracking, building searches, area searches, article searches, and apprehension.
02/08/2023 10:13 AM
Two Sarasota Women Arrested & Facing Felony Charges After Argument Over a Man
Two women in Sarasota have been arrested and are facing felony charges following a fight over a man that began over social media. The two women worked as caretakers at a local assisted living facility.
01/30/2023 1:26 PM
Sarasota Police Department Investigating Two Fatal Hit & Run Crashes on Fruitville Road
The Sarasota Police Department Traffic Unit is investigating two fatal hit-and-run crashes on Friday, January 27, 2023, on Fruitville Road. Officers do not believe the two crashes are connected.
01/30/2023 8:50 AM
Sarasota Police Officer Seriously Injured During Arrest - Viewer Discretion Advised
Sarasota Police officers responded to the 2800 block of Goodrich Avenue on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at about 5:20 pm, for a domestic battery.
01/23/2023 3:56 PM
Sarasota Woman Arrested & Facing Five Counts of Attempted Murder while Engaged in Arson
Andrea Allen, 35, of Sarasota, has been arrested by Sarasota Police Department Detectives and is facing five counts of Attempted Murder while Engaged in Arson. The victims in the investigation are two 1-year-old twins, two 35-year-old women, and one 47-year-old woman.
01/17/2023 11:05 AM
Youth Empowerment Services (Y.E.S.) Program Begins in the City of Sarasota
The Sarasota Police Department proudly announces the Youth Empowerment Services (Y.E.S.) program. This program is in partnership with Teen Court of Sarasota, Brotherhood of Men Mentor Group, Truly Valued, Inc., and the Sarasota Police Department.
01/09/2023 9:37 AM
New Year’s Eve Celebration Safety Reminders and Road Closures
The men & women of the Sarasota Police Department are working to make sure our community can enjoy a safe start to the New Year. Officers are encouraging people to avoid driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol and refrain from discharging weapons in the air to celebrate the arrival of 2023.
12/19/2022 12:38 PM
Sarasota Man Facing Murder Charge Following Suspicious Death Investigation
Elon Dula, 46, of Sarasota, will face charges of Murder when he is released from Sarasota Memorial Hospital. This is in connection to the suspicious death that happened on Monday, December 12, 2022, just before 5 p.m.
12/13/2022 3:21 PM