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January 1, 2025

Man's immigration papers disappear while working out of town

Thinking it was abandoned, a man's roommate sent his suitcase allegedly containing important documents to his mother in Texas. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Observer Staff
December 24, 2024

Sarasota Cops Corner: The Best of 2024

Nudes, lewds and dudes highlight this year's greatest hits from the files of the Sarasota Police Department.

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Observer Staff
December 18, 2024

Test drive speed limit disguises used car problems

Exceeding 25 miles per hour after buying a used SUV reveals issues that exceed the cost of the vehicle. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Observer Staff
December 11, 2024

Man breaks TV then calls police on his live-in girlfriend

Upset his partner was cleaning while he watched football, a man shatters his TV and blames her for making him do it. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Observer Staff
December 4, 2024

Man loses job, gets evicted, goes to jail

On a family disturbance call, a man who just lost his job and is losing his home is discovered to have outstanding warrants. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Observer Staff
November 27, 2024

Vacationing couple ends up in Sarasota Bay

A man and woman get a sinking feeling while hanging out with a man they just met on his anchored boat. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Business Observer Staff
November 20, 2024

Scorned woman goes on vandalism spree at baby daddy's house

After ex-boyfriend refuses an early-morning visit, a woman's rampage results in more than $4,000 in damage including someone else's car. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Observer Staff
November 13, 2024

Barroom break-up borders brawl

A man insults bar and restaurant staff and threatens to throw glassware at employees after woman deals a death blow to their relationship. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Observer Staff
November 6, 2024

SPD responds to woman hiding in shrubbery

The woman took refuge in bushes at Lido Beach fearing a random man may assault her. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Observer Staff
October 30, 2024

High at Hart's Landing

Two men regain consciousness and walk away after denying being under the influence of narcotics. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Observer Staff
October 23, 2024

Pre-hurricane stress erupts in domestic shoving match

An argument becomes slightly physical as a woman accuses her husband of falling short in preparing for Hurricane Milton. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Observer Staff
October 14, 2024

Woman evades ex-boyfriend's girlfriend challenge to fight

A victim was chased throughout the city by a woman driving a green Dodge Challenger asking for a brawl. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Observer Staff
October 2, 2024

Neighbor accosts family over dock blocking his view

A man was ordered to cease contact with neighbors after verbally assaulting them over a new dock as they returned from a boat outing. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Observer Staff
September 25, 2024

Guest owed $15,000 in unpaid hotel bill

After attempting to collect a more than $15,000 tab, a downtown hotel called law enforcement for assistance. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Observer Staff
September 18, 2024

Woman comes home to find surprise roofing job

Roofers were removing shingles from the wrong home as a language barrier prompts the woman to call law enforcement. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Observer Staff
September 11, 2024

Man avenges social media slur the old-fashioned way

After a woman called him "gay" online, an ex-friend posts fliers around a residential complex suggesting she is an STD superspreader. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Observer Staff
September 4, 2024

Jilted paramour can't let go of short-term relationship

Ghosted after a one-night stand, a rejected man stalks a woman throughout an evening of downtown bar hopping. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Observer Staff
August 28, 2024

Teen boaters disrupt fishing outing by making a splash

Bickering with anglers on a dock, a boatful of male juveniles attempt to soak them with a raised motor prop. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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August 21, 2024

Nude woman found sleeping it off near Marina Jack

All-night drinking binge leaves a woman naked and lying beneath a tree. Read this and more tales from the files of the SPD in this week's Cops Corner.

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Observer Staff
August 14, 2024

Passenger turns violent against presumed good Samaritan

Picked up in downtown and taken to a bayfront park, a woman begins hitting her would-be rescuer as he calls police. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Observer Staff
August 7, 2024

Streetside bather arrested for indecent exposure

A woman who said she was taking a bath on Central Avenue was arrested for vulgar and indecent behavior. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Observer Staff
July 31, 2024

Skinny-dipper removed from hotel pool

A woman left by her baby's father in a hotel parking lot finds a pool, strips and takes a dip. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Observer Staff
July 24, 2024

Loud argument over commitment issues causes hotel disturbance

After five years, she wants him to put a ring on it, leading to shouting at a downtown hotel. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Observer Staff
July 17, 2024

Holiday traffic frustration prompts two road rage incidents

Drivers exit their vehicles to block the path of others during two incidents over the July 4 weekend. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Observer Staff
July 9, 2024

Woman caught skinny-dipping in homeowner's pool

Claiming to be with the CIA, a nude woman is removed from a homeowner's pool on St. Armands. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Observer Staff
July 3, 2024

Man's dinner comes with a communications gap and a head slap

Dining al fresco on Main Street, a victim reported a racial slur followed by an assault. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Observer Staff
June 26, 2024

Man reports being squirted with mustard on St. Armands Circle

The assault by the tart condiment followed a verbal exchange between a man and an alleged carload of teens. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Observer Staff
June 19, 2024

Motorcycle seller ghosts buyer with tardy title transfer

Police suspect fraud when purchaser by proxy reports no title two months after buying a Harley. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Observer Staff
June 12, 2024

Sleeping stranger chased from Sarasota man's home

Arriving home from work after midnight, a man finds his front door broken and a stranger sleeping in his bed. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Observer Staff
June 5, 2024

Police respond twice to a skirmish over a bicycle

Officers encounter an embattled couple two times in one night in a dispute over ownership of a bike. This and other tales from the files of the SPD in this week's Cops Corner.

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Observer Staff
May 29, 2024

Witnesses deny seeing a man chased through downtown

Eight men said they had "seen a lot," but not a man being chased by another demanding money. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Observer Staff
May 22, 2024

Suspects questioned after climbing Quay construction fence

Two men claimed they got lost after being kicked out of a nearby luxury hotel. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Observer Staff
May 15, 2024

Officer takes 'bewildered' bird for a ride

A jaywalking sparrow was taken to Save Our Seabirds, the invasive species chose flying away over euthanasia. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Observer Staff
May 8, 2024

Evicted couple fills the dumpster on the way out

Large furniture and other items placed in and around an apartment complex's trash left it inaccessible. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Observer Staff
May 1, 2024

Man claims he was served spiked drinks

A regular patron says a bartender siding with his estranged wife served drinks that made him sick. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Observer Staff
April 24, 2024

Neighbor shines a light on a nearby party

A man shining his headlights in an attempt to disrupt a nuisance outdoor party ends up with a dent from a beer bottle. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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