A former Bradenton police officer allegedly used local and state law enforcement databases to look for women to date and have sex with, according to reports. An investigation by the Bradenton Police Department allegedly revealed that the former police officer targeted women, using his position to approach them for dates.…
A Manatee County Schools employee accused of impregnating a 14-year-old student made his first appearance in court on Friday. The 31-year-old had been working at a middle school as a graduation enhancement technician since 2014. He also coaches the junior varsity basketball team at an area high school. The school…
A Bradenton woman is in jail after police claim she sent a bomb threat to her neighbor last weekend, resulting in the entire block being evacuated. The 50-year-old woman made her first appearance in court on Monday. Investigators believe that on Saturday night, the woman sent a text message…
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, an officer with the Orlando Police Department was arrested this past weekend in Manatee County for DUI and hit-and-run. FHP claims that on Saturday, troopers investigated a hit-and-run accident involving two unattended parked cars at 7085 46th Ave. W. in Bradenton. Reports indicate…
Fifteen people have been arrested as part of a drug-trafficking investigation in Manatee County. The multi-agency investigation started due to the high number of recent heroin overdoses and deaths in the area. During the 18-month undercover investigation, authorities allegedly confiscated $262,500 worth of heroin, $111,000 worth of cocaine, 200 grams…
The new year is quickly approaching, and thousands of Floridians have made plans or are starting to think about how to say goodbye to 2015 and ring in 2016. But before you solidify your New Year’s Eve plans, fire officials have some tips for residents and visitors when it comes…
Thanksgiving is a time of year when families get together to celebrate memories and honor traditions. However, this is also the time of year when law enforcement agencies gear up to catch drunk drivers on our roadways. Most law enforcement agencies, receive federal grants to increase their staffing levels during…
Deputies have arrested a man they claim arranged to meet a 12-year-old girl online and was caught in her home. The 24-year-old man is accused of traveling to the girl’s home on the 3100 block of 9th Street E at about 2 a.m., according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.…
You want to avoid getting arrested for DUI in Florida on New Year’s Eve and “becoming a statistic.” New Year’s Eve is a holiday that it is both cause for celebrating and relaxing. After the stress of getting ready for Christmas, people usually take this time to enjoy the end…
Federal authorities arrested a 67-year-old Manatee County man they allege used Craigslist to try to set arrange a sexual encounter with a 10-year-old girl. According to the Department of Justice, an FBI special agent found an advertisement in the “all personals” section of Craigslist referring to a single white male…