*******A word of caution, the images, and information in the video below may be disturbing. Anytime a police officer uses force to arrest a suspect or defend against an attack, it can be graphic and difficult to watch. Strong language is used by those shown in the video, and viewer discretion is advised.******* Below is the video of the news conference that was held on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at 12:30 p.m. at Sarasota Police Department Headquarters. This was to discuss the armed robbery an
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*******A word of caution, the images, and information in the video below may be disturbing. Anytime a police officer uses force to arrest a suspect or defend against an attack, it can be graphic and difficult to watch. Strong language is used by those shown in the video, and viewer discretion is advised.******* Below is the video of the news conference that was held on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at 12:30 p.m. at Sarasota Police Department Headquarters. This was to discuss the armed robbery an
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Watch: Fleeing burglary suspect hits Sarasota police officer with car and takes off
Watch: Fleeing burglary suspect hits Sarasota police officer with car and takes off
Mar 21, 2023
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Recently, our officers responded to a crash at Myrtle Street and North Tamiami Trail. The investigation found that one driver continued through the intersection while the traffic light was red, resulting in another vehicle hitting their passenger side. Thankfully, neither driver was injured, but both vehicles were heavily damaged. The driver was cited for failing to stop at a red light and for unknowingly driving with a suspended license. This is a reminder we can’t say enough: 🚦 Red means stop
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Recently, our officers responded to a crash at Myrtle Street and North Tamiami Trail. The investigation found that one driver continued through the intersection while the traffic light was red, resulting in another vehicle hitting their passenger side. Thankfully, neither driver was injured, but both vehicles were heavily damaged. The driver was cited for failing to stop at a red light and for unknowingly driving with a suspended license. This is a reminder we can’t say enough: 🚦 Red means stop
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Sarasota Police officers rescued two people Friday, Feb. 20, after a fire started in the 2200 block of North Osprey Avenue just after 10 p.m. When Sarasota Police officers arrived, the home was fully engulfed in flames. Energized power lines started to come down and transformers malfunctioned and created additional hazards around the home. A man and woman, both adults, were pulled from inside the home by Sarasota Police officers. Both people sustained minor injuries. “Sarasota Police officers do
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Sarasota Police officers rescued two people Friday, Feb. 20, after a fire started in the 2200 block of North Osprey Avenue just after 10 p.m. When Sarasota Police officers arrived, the home was fully engulfed in flames. Energized power lines started to come down and transformers malfunctioned and created additional hazards around the home. A man and woman, both adults, were pulled from inside the home by Sarasota Police officers. Both people sustained minor injuries. “Sarasota Police officers do
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Sarasota police officers pull 2 people from house fire
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Snow…in the City of Sarasota, Government?! ❄️ It happened! Our officers on patrol overnight spotted flurries drifting through the city, a rare sight and not something you see every day in Sarasota. You can tell even our K-9 was excited about it! As the temperatures stay chilly, remember to lock your vehicles and bring valuables inside. If you’re heading out, bundle up and stay aware of your surroundings. Stay safe and stay warm, Sarasota! We’re here if you need us. ❄️💙🚔 | Sarasota Police Depar
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Snow…in the City of Sarasota, Government?! ❄️ It happened! Our officers on patrol overnight spotted flurries drifting through the city, a rare sight and not something you see every day in Sarasota. You can tell even our K-9 was excited about it! As the temperatures stay chilly, remember to lock your vehicles and bring valuables inside. If you’re heading out, bundle up and stay aware of your surroundings. Stay safe and stay warm, Sarasota! We’re here if you need us. ❄️💙🚔 | Sarasota Police Depar
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Bodycam video: Sarasota bank robbery suspect killed during officer-involved shooting
Bodycam video: Sarasota bank robbery suspect killed during officer-involved shooting
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Police respond to officer-involved shooting in Sarasota
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Sarasota Police need the public’s assistance identifying a subject captured on surveillance video in the Cherokee Park area. Detectives believe the man in this Ring doorbell video took a Graco 390 Paint Sprayer, valued at $1,500.00, from a construction site in the 1500 block of South Drive, Sarasota. The victim reported the burglary occurred between 3:30 p.m. on December 28, 2023, and 1 p.m. December 29, 2023. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Sarasota Police Department’s
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Our Officers have cleared the scene of this fire. The fire remain under investigation by Sarasota County Emergency Services. Stay safe! ——————- 7pm update from Sarasota County Fire Chief Michael Regnier: The call about the fire near East Avenue and 19th Street was called in by Sarasota Police officers who were in the area. Firefighters arrived to find a fully engulfed commercial building. No firefighters were injured. There was one citizen who has minor injuries and they are being evaluated. The
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Sarasota Police Marine Unit Responds to Boater in Distress Near Ringling Museum Sarasota, FL – On April 28, 2025, members of the Sarasota Police Department Marine Unit responded to a call of a boater in distress north of the Ringling Museum. Initial reports indicated that a boater had fallen overboard and that the vessel was circling unmanned at approximately 40 mph. The Sarasota Police Marine Unit, with assistance from the United States Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, Sarasota County Sherif
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Burglary suspect arrested after hitting Sarasota officer while fleeing, police say
Mar 22, 2023
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PLEASE SHARE: Our Detectives are asking for your help in identifying two suspects and a vehicle that was used in a drive-by shooting. The shooting occurred in the 2000 block of 28th Street, Sarasota, at approximately 4:54 p.m. on Wednesday, December 14, 2016. The suspects are described as two black males between the ages of 16 and 20. They were last seen fleeing the area northbound on North Washington Boulevard. Witnesses described the vehicle as a faded blue/purple 1996/1997 Chevy Cavalier with
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𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐊-𝟗 𝐊𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧! 👀 In the early hours of November 15th, Officer Block and K-9 Kodak tracked down a suspect who fled from a stolen vehicle. 🚔 Stellar teamwork (and one wagging tail) led to a peaceful surrender!🐾📺 Watch the full video on our YouTube channel now! https://linktr.ee/sarasotapd | Sarasota Police Department
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Viewer Discretion Advised - Sarasota Police Officer Seriously Injured During Arrest
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Body-worn Camera: Sarasota Police Officer's quick actions caught on video in boat rescue
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Video shows moments after police officer hits 8-year-old boy with patrol car in Sarasota
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NEWS RELEASE: Sarasota woman arrested for stealing packages from residents Sarasota Police arrested Angelique Poquette, 45, Sarasota, for a Grand Theft that occurred on Thursday, December 7, 2023. Surveillance video shows a woman in a white four-door Infiniti removing packages from the front porch of a home on Cosmopolitan Court, Sarasota, about an hour after the items were delivered. The items stolen from the residence are valued at approximately $1,830. Two other residences in the immediate ar
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🚨 𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖𝐄𝐑 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐄𝐃 🚨 Chief Troche provides an update on Monday night’s tragic crash involving one of our officers and an 8-year-old child on a dirt bike. The child remains hospitalized, and our thoughts are with him and his family. As a transparent agency, we are releasing body-worn and in-car camera footage. Please be advised that the content may be disturbing to see and hear. Our Traffic Unit and the Florida Highway Patrol are investigating the incident thorou
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VIDEO: Sarasota police officer crashes with 8-year-old on dirt bike
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8-year-old surrounded by family in hospital after being hit by Sarasota officer
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There’s no such thing as a typical day as a Sarasota Police officer! When Sergeant Schafer woke up at the quack of dawn on Tuesday, we don’t think he planned to give a flock of ducks a police escort to the pond at Payne Park.🚔🚔🚔 It’s okay, he was able to wing it!😉 Next time, he will have to put it on their bill.🦆🦆🦆 | Sarasota Police Department
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If you were at Nora Patterson Park this morning, you may have noticed a large number of law enforcement officers. Not to worry, this was part of their monthly Emergency Response Team (ERT) training. The Sarasota Police Department trains with the Sarasota County (FL) Sheriff's Office once a month on various real-world scenarios. This morning’s exercise was based on an actual call during one of last year’s hurricanes, when a person jumped into the water in an attempt to return home after the bridg
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‪ CASE UPDATE: The man in the video released last night is the father of the child seen in the infant carrier. He’s been identified as Brian Slocum, 43, of Sarasota. Detectives followed several leads to identify Mr. Slocum with a primary goal to determine the safety of the child. At the time, we did not know the relationship of Mr. Slocum and his child, therefore, the Sarasota Police Department utilized vast resources from several divisions to locate the child and identify Mr. Slocum. The pawn s
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Sarasota police officers share insider view on rescue from a burning home
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Our officers drove through evacuation zones, checking on remaining residents. We’re happy to see that many have already evacuated, and those we spoke with have a plan in place to do so. Evacuation centers are open, and all are pet-friendly. When heading to a center, be sure to bring your own supplies, including a crate for pets. Remember, evacuation centers cannot provide chairs, bedding, cots, blankets, or pet supplies. For more information and a complete checklist, visit scgov.net/storm. | Sar
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