Sarasota FL: Police

Sarasota Police officer injured following vehicle burglary and stolen car incident - Suspect arrested

Mark Thomas, 22, of Plantation, Florida, has been arrested and is facing charges of Aggravated Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer (felony) and Flee to Elude with Disregard for Safety (felony) in connection to a hit-and-run crash that left a Sarasota Police officer injured on Monday night.

Sarasota Police Department Investigating Shooting Incident

Sarasota Police officers are investigating a shooting in the 1300 block of Siesta Drive, Sarasota. Officers were dispatched to a park east of the Siesta Key North Bridge at about 11:30 pm Wednesday, March 15, 2023.

Sexual Predator Notification for the City of Sarasota

The Sarasota Police Department informs the public that Reinaldo J. Garcia, 21, a sexual predator, has moved into the City of Sarasota.