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Manatee County Sheriff’s Office deputy arrested
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - A Manatee County Sheriff’s Office corrections deputy was arrested Tuesday, July 2 in Sarasota and charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon (without intent to kill). He resigned from his position shortly after the incident. According to the report, Deputy Benjamin Sampey was...
Suspect in string of burglaries arrested in Manatee County
Featured video: Crime statistics in 2023 BRADENTON, Fla. (WFLA) — A Bradenton man who allegedly stole from five different business in three days in now in jail, according to deputies. Leslie S. Guthrie, 53, has been charged with five counts of burglary, and detectives connected him to multiple break-ins along Cortez Rd. W. The investigation […]
Salutes for exceptional duty by Manatee County Sheriff's Office and Bradenton police
A salute to Manatee County Sheriff’s Deputies Leonel Barboza and Jackson Dugmore for their diligent handling of a difficult case involving allegations of child abuse. After arriving at a residence last March, Barboza spent 30 minutes negotiating with an uncooperative mother who refused to exit a bedroom and allow him to assess the child.
Bradenton Police officer turning fear into smiles
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - Bradenton Police Department officer Thomas brought a smile to a young man’s face after a recent traffic stop. The traffic stop happened right in front of Enrique Jr.’s home, he had mentioned that his grandson was scared of the police and asked if she wouldn’t mind coming over and saying hello.
Police: Teenager arrested for defacing St. Pete Pride mural
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A teenager was arrested for allegedly defacing the Pride mural in St. Petersburg after being caught on video. Christian Maier, 18, was seen on video on May 22 at 3:45 a.m. doing circular "doughnut-burnouts" in his car at the mural at the Central Avenue and 25th Street intersection, according to police.
FHP: Drunk woman hits 130 mph trying to flee
TAMPA, Fla. — A woman who fled from troopers at up to speeds of 130 mph before crashing early Sunday morning was arrested for drunk driving, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). Sahal Mata Flatts, 25, of Bradenton, was also charged with fleeing to elude at high speed...
St. Petersburg man arrested for robbery by sudden snatching
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida — A 32-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a robbery involving a disabled victim, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. Danijel Boskovic, of St. Petersburg, was taken into custody on June 19, 2024, for unrelated charges. Detectives later charged him with robbery by sudden snatching after receiving a tip from a citizen. Boskovic admitted to stealing the victim’s cellphone and trading it for Fentanyl during an interview with detectives. He remains at the Pinellas County Jail.
SunPass phishing attempts targeting the public
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - SunPass has been alerted to phishing attempts targeting the public. Remember, SunPass will never ask for immediate payments or urgent actions via text. If in doubt, call SunPass at 1-888-865-5352 or email: TPK.SunPass_fdot@dot.state.fl.us for assistance.
Missing Bradenton man found safe
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing and endangered adult. Clifford B. Moore, 41, was last seen in the 400 block of 34th Ave. Dr. E., Bradenton, at around 3:05 pm on June 30. Deputies say he left after making comments about harming himself. He was wearing a white T-shirt, black checkered pajama pants and was driving a 2005 four-door black Mercury with FL tag #EUTR91.
'He loved everybody': 2021 Sarasota hotel shooting victim missed by family, friends
It’s the 9th of the month – the day that signals a gut-wrenching pain for Amy Thompson. It was the date she lost her son to a shooting, and it’s another month – another reminder – he was taken too soon. Colton Wright, 24, was...
Street Racing Crackdown: FHP Collaborates with Local Agencies in Operation “Keep Our Streets”
On Monday, July 2, 2024, the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), in collaboration with the Tampa Police Department (TPD), Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), Clearwater Police Department (CPD), Pinellas Park Police Department, St. Petersburg Police Department (SPPD) and the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO), launched Operation Keep Our Streets. This united effort was aimed at addressing dangerous driving behaviors and racing on Bay Area bridges, ensuring the safety of our community.
Florida AG Moody Welcomes New Police Officers From Georgia, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, New Mexico, New York
In a remarkable display of Florida’s appeal as a pro-law enforcement state, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody welcomed a group of nine new police officers to the Sarasota Police Department (SPD). Over half of these recruits hailed from out-of-state, underscoring the state’s growing reputation as a premier destination for...
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