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Friday, May 20, 2011
Longboat Key News
OnPatrol
May 9
Assistance requested
5:20 p.m. – Officer Skinner – 1600 block, Gulf of
Mexico Drive – Capt. Mislyan initiated a traffic stop
on a Chevrolet Geo Prizm bearing tag #254MVU in the
1600 block of GMD. Capt. Mislyan requested my presence via police radio. Upon my arrival Capt. Mislyan
advised that he witnessed the vehicle in the southbound direction north of the vehicle stop location. Capt.
Mislyan advised the vehicle was driving over the bicycle
lane with the right wheels on the shoulder of the road,
and the vehicle was slowing down.
Capt. Mislyan advised the vehicle was driven by the
registered owner. He stated that he had completed an
NCIC/FCIC check on the vehicle’s tag, which revealed
that the suspect had a suspended driver’s license, and
there was a seize tag order issued if the owner was the
driver of the vehicle.
Capt. Mislyan stated that he learned through his investigation that the vehicle was becoming disabled, and
that was the reason for the driver operating the vehicle
in the above-described manner. Capt. Mislyan requested
that I complete this investigation, because he was
involved in another unrelated assignment.
I issued the subject a Criminal UTC for Driving While
License Suspended or Revoked/Failure to Pay Traffic
Fines FSS 322.34(10) per NCIC/FCIC. The citation number issued is 1104GSG, and a court date of May 31, 2011,
was assigned. I took possession of the vehicle tag, and
the subject’s driver’s license, which were submitted to
LBKPD property.
Her vehicle was towed by rotation tow services, Direct
Towing. She was released upon signing the UTC, and she
left the area after being picked up by a family member.
This concludes my involvement in this investigation.
May 10
Gas leak?
5:05 p.m. – Officer Skinner – 5300 block, Gulf
of Mexico Drive – Officer Morningstar and I
responded to the location of the Centre Shops in reference to a reported smell of gas. Upon our arrival LBK
Fire Department was on scene and conducting a canvas. LBKFD was not able to access the Blue Dolphin
Restaurant to check if it was the source of the reported
smell of gas. The listed key holders in the LBKPD
database were called, but no one answered. Officer
Morningstar responded to their Linley Street home
address but no one was home. LBKFD concluded their
search of the area and a gas leak was not detected.
Bridge tender vs. fishermen
10:52 p.m. – Officer Thomas – Off the Key – The
bridge tender at the Longboat Pass Bridge advised that
he had asked two fisherman to leave the bridge due to
the construction work being performed. They became
argumentative with him and called him a derogatory
name. Writer said I would speak to the men.
Writer spoke with the men. They advised they did
argue somewhat and did call the bridge tender derogatory names, but they did so because of his abrasive nature
toward them.They said a road construction worker gave
them permission to look over the west side of the bridge
and they were doing so when the bridge tender told
them to leave. Writer re-enforced the bridge tender’s
position, advising both men that the bridge tender is
responsible for the safe operation of the bridge and the
people on it. I informed them that the bridge tender
could arguably be held responsible for any injury to
them because he allowed them to remain on the bridge
while the potentially dangerous bridge repairs are being
conducted. They advised they understood, apologized
and left the area.
May 11
Just traveling around
12:15 a.m. – Officer Quarmby – 1200 block, Gulf
of Mexico Drive – Subject was observed on GMD on
a rusty old bicycle. Subject was dressed in blue gym
shorts, white t-shirt, tennis shoes. Subject had a red
backpack with camo gloves hooked to the side of the
bag. His explanation for the gloves was that he is from
NY and it was still cold when he got here. Subject stated
he is just traveling around, will be going to St. Petersburg
via LBK. Officer Thompson assisted the subject on
his journey north by transporting him to the north city
limits. Wanted check and criminal history negative.
the work crew at this location, and they were in the
process of removing the sand.There was no obstruction
to emergency vehicles if they were to respond in this
area. In addition Bayou Sound is a private road in a gated
community. I checked the area approximately one hour
later and the sand had been removed.
Code Enforcement call
No work after 5 p.m.
5:09 p.m. – Officer Bourdeaux – 600 block, Jungle
Queen Way – I responded in reference to a potential
town code violation at the address for construction
work being done after 17:00 hours. I arrived and heard
that machinery was being utilized for a seawall being
repaired. A concrete saw and Bobcat tractor were being
used. I met with the self-employed contractor, who
advised that he was there to repair the owner’s seawall
and didn’t realize that work had to be completed for the
day at 17:00 hours. He was compliant and had his crew
finish and cleanup while I was present. I issued him a
written warning for the code violation. The work crew
then trailers the Bobcat and left the area.
Construction zone dispute
5:41 p.m. – Officer Gonzalez – 100 Broadway – I
responded to the call of a disturbance on the beach at
the Broadway Beach Access. Upon my arrival Officer
Greathouse and I made contact with the complainant and the other party involved. The complainant is a
worker with the ongoing beach renourishment project
and advised that the white male, was attempting to enter
the marked off construction zone. The complainant
advised the he warned the subject several times to walk
around the construction zone. The subject became very
angry with the complainant and the two began to argue
and exchanged profanities. The complainant advised
that he realized that the subject was intoxicated as the
argument escalated. The complainant further advised
that the subject came at him in an aggressive manner,
swinging his arms. In an attempt to defend himself and
redirect the subject out of the construction area, the
complainant advised he may have exchanged punches.
In speaking to the subject and his girlfriend, it became
apparent that he was intoxicated. He was compliant
during the interview but still visibly upset. He agreed to
leave with his girlfriend and was warned against further
contact with the construction workers and the work
area. The complainant did not want to pursue the matter further or issue a trespass warning; he only wanted
the subject to be escorted out of the area. The subject
agreed to comply and was driven from the area with his
girlfriend, and no further action was needed.
May 12
Bothered by ‘bongs’
10:27 – Officer Erickson – 600 block, Yardarm
Lane – Complainant stated a Duncan Seawall work barge
is docked at the seawall south of her house at a vacant
lot. She stated it periodically “bongs,” and this bothers
her. She was advised that Code Enforcement was in contact with the Seawall company concerning this matter.
May 13
Imaginary boyfriend?
12:51 a.m. – Officer Nagell – Gulf of Mexico Drive/
Cutter Lane – I responded for an anonymous complaint
of a female subject walking into the roadway and flagging down vehicles in the area of the BP Station. I
located the subject and identified her via DAVID in the
800 block of GMD. The subject advised that she and her
boyfriend of six months had an argument and she just
got out of there. She advised that her boyfriend left the
area in a white minivan. She requested assistance in getting to the Salvation Army of Sarasota. I transported her
to the Salvation Army. A computer check was negative
for wants and warrants.A check of the area was negative
for the boyfriend, and I was unable to locate any subject
in FCIC or DAVID by that name.
Road obstruction reported
9:34 a.m. – Officer Skinner – 3000 block, Bayou
Sound – I responded to the location in reference to a
road obstruction. Upon my arrival I observed approximately one cubic yard of sand had been placed on the
road for paver work at 3210 Harbour Sound. I contacted
10:08 a.m. – Officer Morningstar – 2500 block,
Gulf of Mexico Drive – I responded to the location to
check a town ordinance violation for Code Enforcement.
Per e-mail, there are hydrofoil sailboats parked on the
beach after dark and they are a hazard to inspectors
patrolling the beach at night. Writer arrived on location
and observed the boats parked on the beach.I spoke
with the maintenance supervisor and advised him of
the ordinance violation. The subject agreed to bring the
boats closer to the building at dusk. Writer asked if he
could also bring the chairs in at the same time; subject
stated he would try but there are a lot of chairs.
Signs kept for pickup
4:57 p.m. – Officer Skinner – 100 block, Gulf of
Mexico Drive – I observed an abandoned handwritten
sign in the 100 block of GMD that advertised appliance
repair with a number of (941) 554-6152. I then located
two more signs at GMD and Bay Isles Parkway. I removed
the signs from the right-of-way and called the telephone
number. A female answered and confirmed that she has
an appliance repair business. I advised her that the signs
were posted in conflict with town ordinance. I advised
the female that I would leave the signs at the LBKPD
until 6 p.m., May 15. I advised her that the signs would
be disposed of at that time. I asked the female for her
name and she declined to provide me with that information. The female stated that she would tell the person
that posted the signs, and he could pick them up if he
wanted. I will place the signs inside the sally port at
LBKPD until said date and time.
May 14
Stolen purse
9:44 a.m. – Officer Morningstar – 2000 block,
Gulf of Mexico Drive – I responded to the location for
a stolen property report. I met with the complainant,
who stated someone must have taken her purse while
she was at Patchington’s store on St. Armands Circle.
Complainant stated she had the purse at approximately
4 p.m. yesterday, but could not find it after leaving the
store. Complainant stated she contacted all the stores
she visited but was unable to locate the purse and
believes someone took it while she was at Patchington’s.
Complainant was advised to contact the credit companies and cancel all the cards. Complainant stated she
did cancel the debit card and would cancel the others
before anyone attempts to use them. Complainant stated
she is not worried about her driver’s license or other
property, as she will replace them when they move to
North Carolina next week.
Private property
11:34 a.m. – Officer Morningstar – 2800 block,
Harbourside Drive – I met with the caller and complainant at the police station in reference to a suspicious
incident. Both stated that at approximately 4 a.m.,
Wednesday, May 11, an unknown boat pulled into slip
P9 and four unknown white males (late teens/early 20s)
got off the boat. The males appeared to be looking for a
place to fish, but did not appear to have any gear except
for fishing poles. Complainant stated that when she and
the caller told them they were on private property, the
subjects got back in the boat and slowly left the area.
Stolen bicycle
11:54 a.m. – Officer Morningstar – 2800 block,
Harbourside Drive – I met with complainant at the
LBKPD about to a stolen bicycle. Complainant stated
that sometime around the last week of April she noticed
her BIRIA 26-inch, three-speed, white with black basket
bicycle was not in the bike rack. Complainant stated
she keeps her bike locked together with her husband’s
in the same rack; her husband’s bike is still there but
hers and the lock are missing. Complainant said it is not
a particularly expensive bike, but it is not an old piece
of junk. The bicycle is valued at $350, has a very unique
look and would be hard not to recognize. Complainant
has not given anyone permission to use the bike.