Sting Archives - WENG 98.1FM, 107.5 FM & 1530 AM

51 Arrested in Month-Long Shoplifting Sting

Monday, September 23

Sarasota County sheriff’s officials went on a month-long shoplifting sting and ended with 51 people being arrested and 103 charges being filed. Just one of the arrests involved any sort of police chase. Back... Read More.

14 Arrested in Sarasota, Venice Retail Theft Sting

Tuesday, June 25

14 people were arrested in a retail theft sting in both Venice and Sarasota. Over a three-day span, officials with the Sarasota County Sheriffs Office filed 20 charges against the 14 suspects. All but... Read More.

18 Arrested in Sarasota Co. Licensing, Insurance Sting

Tuesday, May 21

A sting operation done by the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office ended in charges against 18 people who were doing contract work without a license. Those who ended up going to the sting house in... Read More.

Unlicensed Contractors Busted in a Sarasota Sting

Tuesday, April 16

Six people who the sheriff's office says were doing contract work without a license are facing charges following a string operation in Sarasota County. Detectives teamed up with the Sarasota County Building Department, the... Read More.