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Nokomis Police Continue Death Investigation

Sunday, June 23

Police in Nokomis continue to conduct a death investigation after a woman was found dead inside a home. Police were called to the house in the 500 block of Rousseau Drive late last week.... Read More.

Venice Police Defending ‘Controversial’ December Arrest Caught On Tape

Monday, June 17

Police in Venice are defending an internal investigation into a controversial arrest that was caught on tape in December outside a Motel 6. In the video, officers are seen punching, kicking, and using force against... Read More.

Sarasota Police Arrest Two Men on Guns & Pot Charges

Tuesday, May 28

Two men are facing felony charges after Sarasota Police say they found guns and marijuana in their truck during a traffic stop. Eunique Arnold, 21 and Johnny Belvin, 25 from Sarasota were arrested last... Read More.

Police Arrest Man for Hit and Run Death

Friday, May 24

Investigators say they’ve arrested a 19-year-old man who they say drove away after his pickup truck struck and killed an 8-year-old girl at a school bus stop. Logan Tyler Heatherington was arrested Thursday, almost... Read More.

North Port Police Searching for 2 People who Stole Bank Cards

Friday, May 24

North Port police are looking for two accused thieves. Law enforcement tweeted out a photo of two people who are believed to have stolen bank cards and used them to buy nearly $4500 dollars... Read More.

Construction Begins on New Venice Police Headquarters

Monday, May 20

Construction got underway this weekend on what will eventually be the new headquarters for the Venice Police Department’s new headquarters. The 10-acres site on E. Venice Avenue is being funded through a $16M public... Read More.

Mother of Missing Charlotte Co. Teenager Wanted by Police

Wednesday, May 15

The mother of a missing autistic Port Charlotte teenager now has a warrant out for her arrest. Officials with the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office say 53-year old Brenda Cambron was spotted with her daughter,... Read More.

Police Still Searching for Man Who Robbed Chick-fil-

Monday, May 13

A man who held up the Chick-fil-A on Fruitville Road in Sarasota Friday night is still being sought after managing to slip past a police perimeter. There was a heavy police presence at Fruitville... Read More.

Sarasota Police Arrest Man for Several Car Burglaries

Thursday, May 9

Police have taken a man into custody who they believe is behind several car burglaries throughout the city of Sarasota. Police say 20-year-old Juan Ortiz-Rivera was caught on surveillance video burglarizing several unlocked cars.... Read More.

Police Identify Body Found in Peace River

Tuesday, May 7

Police in Charlotte County have released the identity of a man that was found dead Monday morning in the Peace River. Punta Gorda officials say 68-year old Robert Sloan of Maryland had been living... Read More.