This incident appears isolated, and there's no immediate danger to the public.
04/29/2024 9:24 PM
The Sarasota Police Department will partner with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., for National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.
04/23/2024 1:36 PM
On Thursday, April 18, 2024, Sarasota Police Chief Rex Troche held a swearing-in ceremony for nine new Police Officers at the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex. Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody joined the milestone occasion as a guest speaker.
04/18/2024 6:39 PM
The Sarasota Police Department is investigating an incident that occurred in the 1800 block of John Rivers Street, Sarasota, at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.
03/27/2024 12:01 PM
The Sarasota Police Department is informing the public that Princeton Dwayne Brown, 64, a sexual predator, has moved into the City of Sarasota.
03/19/2024 1:31 PM
The City of Sarasota is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Whether you are enjoying the sand or Sarasota Bay, our Marine Unit encourages you to be safe.
03/15/2024 9:51 AM
Detectives were initially investigating the franchise located at 1129 S. Tamiami Trail for financial crimes when they uncovered a pattern of animal abuse by the owner of the business, Diana Stevens, 41.
03/11/2024 12:09 PM
This is believed to be an isolated incident, and there is no danger to the public.
02/29/2024 12:45 PM
The public is not in danger. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is taking over the investigation.
02/26/2024 2:41 PM
The Sarasota Police Department is excited to announce a historic drop in Part I crime in 2023. For the first time since 1967, no homicide was reported in the City of Sarasota for a full calendar year. In 2022, the Sarasota Police Department investigated seven homicides.
02/20/2024 3:34 PM