Manatee County Florida News Archive for week ending 10/22/2011

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Local/State News for week ending 10/22/2011

Mother Arrested for Felony
Domestic Battery on
Pregnant Daughter

MANATEE COUNTY, Florida [NMT] -- The Manatee County Sheriff's Office has arrested Julia Perez, 47, of 4522 Sanibel Way, Bradenton.

Julia Perez

The arrest report said on Tuesday, October 18, 2011, at about 4:45 p.m., Anabel Perez, the daughter of Julia Perez, went to her mother's house the day prior to stay there after an argument with her boyfriend.

According to the victim, she was asleep in her mother's bed when all of a sudden her mother came in, upset that Anabel had allowed her boyfriend to have her vehicle.

Anabel said her mother immediately began yelling at her and started pulling her hair while she was still on the bed. She was unable to stop her mother and was struck about the face and head several times.

The fight stopped when her brother entered the room and saw that she was defending herself and pulled her mother away from her.

She suffered redness to her right cheek area, a small scratch across her left eye and scratches and minor bruising to her left upper thigh.

Anabel told a deputy that she had made her mother aware of her pregnancy the night prior during a phone conversation.

Julia admitted entering her daughter's room with the intention of yelling at her, but refused to give any details about the fight.

Julia was arrested and charged with Felony Domestic Battery on a Pregnant Person.

She later posted a bail bond of $5,000 and was released from the Manatee County Jail.

Man Tasered After Running
from Deputy

MANATEE COUNTY, Florida [NMT] -- The Manatee County Sheriff's Office has arrested Michael L. Cheaves, 55 years old.

Michael Cheaves

A sheriff's report said on Thursday, October 20, 2011, at about 1:45 a.m., Cheaves was driving a pickup truck without a tag light. A deputy initiated a traffic stop for that violation.

Upon stopping, Cheaves fled from the vehicle on foot. A foot pursuit pursued.

Cheaves was directed to stop multiple times, but he failed to comply.

The deputy deployed his Taser, with one probe striking Cheaves in the small of the back. The other probe got hung up in his sweatshirt causing the Taser to not deploy properly.

Even though the Taser was not effective, Cheaves surrendered immediately upon hearing the Taser deploy.

Photos were taken of the probe strike and nobody was injured during the incident.

Cheaves was arrested and charged with No Valid Driver License and Resisting Arrest without Violence.

As of Thursday afternoon, he remained in the Manatee County Jail on a bail bond of $870.

Man Arrested for Threatening
Other Man with Stun Gun

BRADENTON, Florida [NMT] -- The Bradenton Police Department has arrested Heath P. Podolsky, 34, of 1063 Manatee Avenue East, Bradenton.

Heath Podolsky

The arrest report from BPD said on Wednesday, October 19, 2011, at about 11:45 p.m., Podolsky was involved in a verbal argument with Jeffrey Henning outside the above residential location.

During the course of the argument, Heath pulled a stun gun and lunged at Henning three times, coming about one foot from Henning.

As Heath lunged at Henning, the stun gun was activated three times, causing a well-founded fear for Henning, who retreated.

There was a witness to the incident, the report said.

Heath Polosky was arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. In addition, his bail bond on an earlier charge of Sale of Oxycodone was revoked.

He remains in the Manatee County Jail without bond.

Man Robbed at Gunpoint
by Two Black Males

MANATEE COUNTY, Florida [NMT] -- The Manatee County Sheriff's Office reported an armed robbery on Thursday, October 20, 2011, at about 4 p.m., at a gas station located at 2885 University Parkway, in South Manatee County.

A sheriff's report said Moses Bryant, of Sarasota, was sitting at the gas station talking on his phone when a tan Buick drove into the parking lot and parked near his car. The driver, a Black male, stared at Bryant for a few seconds, then got out of his car, along with another Black male.

The suspects approached the driver side window of Bryant's vehicle. The driver pulled out a small black handgun, pointed it at Bryant and said that he should kill him right there.

The other male suspect said, "No, take his phone, take his money."

The suspects took $40 cash and a $150 metro PCS phone.

They returned to the Buick and fled the area.

There may have been a third subject in the back seat of the Buick, but Bryant couldn't be sure.

Video of the robbery is unable to be obtained at this time due to its access being limited to store management.

The Violent Crimes Task Force was notified and will follow up the investigation.

Bryant was not injured during the robbery.

The driver was described as a light skinned Black male, approximately 5'5" tall, 130 pounds, with a full beard. The other male was described as a light-skinned Black male, 6'0" tall, 160 pounds, with long dreadlock style hair and two pony tails hanging over his forehead. Both suspects were wearing all black clothing.

Anyone with any information about this case is asked to call the Manatee County Sheriff's Office at (941) 747-3011 or CrimeStoppers at 1-866-634-TIPS (8477) -- or, to provide an anonymous e-Tip by computer, .

Callers to the CrimeStoppers tip line and Tipsters who submit e-Tips by computer will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.

Beware Cleaning Crew:
Woman Missing $9K
in Jewelry, Cash

MANATEE COUNTY, Florida [NMT] -- The Manatee County Sheriff's Office has reported a case of grand theft that occurred on Wednesday, October 19, 2011, at a residence in the 6900 block of Westchester Circle, Bradenton.

A sheriff's report said a woman living at that address had a carpet cleaning crew over to clean carpets.

About an hour after they left, she noticed her wallet and her garage door opener missing.

She had about $9,000 worth of cash and jewelry inside the wallet.

She did not see the two workers take the wallet, but they were the only other people that had access to her house.

Manatee Traffic Unit to Join
National DUI Campaign

MANATEE COUNTY, Florida [NMT] -- The MSO Traffic Unit will be participating in a Halloween DUI Enforcement Campaign from October 25th through November 1st, 2011, sponsored by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration and the Florida Department of Transportation.

During these dates, DUI and other traffic related enforcement will be stepped up around the county, including a DUI saturation patrol on October 28.

MSO will be assisted in the saturation patrol by Florida Highway Patrol, Bradenton Police, and Palmetto Police.

The MSO Traffic Unit has made over 350 DUI arrests this year with nearly 10 percent of those being drug impaired drivers.

SPD Arrests Man for Robbery
by Sudden Snatching

SARASOTA, Florida [NMT] -- On October 16th, at approximately 7:45 p.m. a robbery occurred in the parking lot of Whole Foods, 1451 1st Street. '

Jarrod Baggs

The 66-year old female victim was loading groceries in her car when a male approached the victim and grabbed her purse, ripping the purse from the victim’s grasp. As the perpetrator fled, he removed the victim’s wallet from the purse and then threw the purse on the sidewalk.

Officers issued a BOLO (Be On the Look Out) with the suspect’s description and established a perimeter. Sgt. Chris Born made contact with a subject that matched the suspect’s description, later identified as Jarrod M. Baggs, 23, n the 1600 block of Main Street.

Officer Kim Vespia located two individuals that advised while driving on 2nd Street they were flagged down by someone trying to get out of the area. He climbed into the back seat of their vehicle and began to scream “Help Me! Someone is trying to kill me”. They drove their passenger back to Whole Foods where he exited their car, observed officers arriving in the area, and ran southbound towards 1st Street. The occupants of that vehicle were driven to Sgt. Born’s location where one of them was able to positively identify Jarrod Baggs.

Officer Gregory Miller read Miranda Warnings to Jarrod Baggs. Baggs admitted to the Robbery and directed officers to the area where he had hid the victim’s wallet. Officer Eric Maszak and Sgt. Lori Jaress recovered the victim’s wallet at that location. Baggs acknowledged to Sgt. Jaress that he had flagged down a passing vehicle where he climbed into the back seat and asked them to drive him away from the area, claiming that someone was trying to kill him.

Jerrod Baggs admitted to taking the victim’s purse, he advised that he is addicted to narcotics, and asked the officers to tell the victim that he was sorry. Jarrod M. Baggs was arrested for Robbery by Sudden Snatching.

Man Who Stole $7K Necklace
from Jewelry Store Arrested

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Florida [NMT] -- Charlotte County Sheriff's deputies arrested a North Port man around 2 p.m. Wednesday after he stole a $6,930 gold necklace from a Port Charlotte jewelry store and fled in a taxi he called earlier.

Joshua Roberts

Arrested was Joshua Thomas Roberts, 22, 2604 S. Cranberry Blvd.

A Punta Gorda Police Officer traveling through Port Charlotte was flagged down Wednesday by the owner and an employee of Willis Jewelers, 2751 Tamiami Trail. The owner told the PGPD officer the passenger in a white Lincoln Town car operated by Charlotte County Taxi, had stolen the necklace and jumped into the taxi. The owner pointed to the taxi’s direction of travel and the policeman quickly made a traffic stop on the taxi at U.S. 41 and Gardner Blvd. The officer then contacted CCSO at 2 p.m.

A CCSO deputy responded at the traffic stop and met with the jewelry store owner at the scene. He positively identified Roberts as the man who came into his store and inquired about the gold necklace. Once in his hand, he turned, ran out the door, and jumped into the taxi. The deputy searched Roberts and located the necklace in his pants pocket. The officer talked to the taxi driver who said he got a call from Roberts to pick him up at 2811 Tamiami Trail. Roberts met with the driver in advance of the theft and told him to wait around the corner.

Roberts was charged with Grand Theft, and Violation for Probation (warrant) for an original Sarasota County charge of Burglary and Trafficking in Stolen Property. He was transported to the Charlotte County Jail where he remains on no bond and a hold for Sarasota County.

Deputies: Serial Rape
Suspect Arrested

OCALA, Florida [NMT/WKMG] -- Marion County sheriff's deputies on Thursday arrested a suspected serial rapist, Orlando television station WKMG reported.

Michael Frye

Michael Alan Frye, 37, was arrested about 3 a.m. at a home in Ocala on charges of sexual battery and kidnapping.

While he was being walked to a patrol cruiser by authorities, Frye, of Ocala, told WKMG News reporter Kala Rama that he's innocent and his arrest is a case of mistaken identity. He said he'd also be willing to submit to a DNA test.

"I didn't do it," Frye said. "You're supposed to be innocent until proven guilty."

According to a Marion County sheriff's report, Frye, who is married with children, said he worked for a stone company and also worked a night shift at a local company.

Frye said he believes the reason he was arrested is because his tattoos match those of the serial rapist. Victims specifically described their assailant as having tattoos on his neck and arm.

The arrest report said Frye told authorities that he was born in Marion County and lived there most of his life. He said he moved to Georgia and Alabama a few years ago with his family before moving back to Central Florida in June, according to the report.

The report said that after Frye was identified as the suspect, a woman who was raped last week in Ocala was shown a photo lineup and also positively identified him.

Frye also told authorities that in the past he has borrowed his in-laws' minivan, a green 1994 Plymouth, which matches the description of a vehicle described by at least one victim.

Authorities said on Wednesday that the same man was suspected in five rapes in Central Florida. Two of the attacks occurred in the city of Ocala, two in Marion County and the other took place in Gainesville.

St. Pete Homicide Detective
Pleads Guilty to One Count
of Public Corruption

TAMPA, Florida [NMT/USA] -- On Thursday, October 20, 2011, United States Attorney Robert E. O'Neill announced that Anthony V. Foster, 38, of St. Petersburg, pleaded guilty to one count of public corruption. That count, Count One of the indictment, charged a wire fraud scheme to deprive the public of honest services.

Foster faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison.

Foster was first arrested pursuant to a federal complaint on June 8, 2011. He was later indicted on July 5, 2011. According to the plea agreement, during the period 2009 through June 2011, Foster worked as a homicide detective with the St. Petersburg Police Department ("SPPD"). During the same period, Foster made known to one of his sources (herein the "Source") -- who had a criminal history and pending state criminal cases -- that Foster would contact State of Florida judges and/or Assistant State Attorneys (collectively "state authorities") involved in the Source's state criminal cases and provide positive information about the Source in exchange for Foster's personal receipt of cash and property payments.

As acknowledged by Foster in the plea agreement, on April 6, 2011, following a series of cellular telephone calls and text messages, Foster met alone with the Source. During the meeting, Foster secured a cash payment from the Source totaling $7,075.

Foster and the Source met alone again on April 15, 2011 in a grocery store parking lot where Foster secured another cash payment of $325 and a 40 inch flat-screen television.

Unbeknownst to Foster, both meetings were monitored by Special Agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

As further explained in the plea agreement, in exchange for the receipt of the cash and television, Foster then placed a telephone call on behalf of the Source to an Assistant State Attorney in Hernando County who was prosecuting an active state criminal case charging the Source with retail grand theft. During that telephone call, Foster identified himself as a homicide detective with the SPPD and provided positive information about the Source's involvement in various SPPD investigations. Foster also encouraged other officials with the SPPD to contact the same Assistant State Attorney and to provide positive information about the Source.

The plea agreement specifically notes that Foster never acknowledged to the Hernando County Assistant State Attorney or any official with the SPPD that Foster had received cash and property from the Source.

This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Jay G. Trezevant.

~ Thursday's Local/State News ~

BPD Arrests Man Who Forced
Girl, Then 7, Now 15, to
Give Him Oral Sex

BRADENTON, Florida [NMT] -- The Bradenton Police Department has arrested Martin Conde, 47, of 1510 2nd Avenue East, Bradenton.

Martin Conde

Conde was arrested on Monday, October 17, 2011, following a lengthy investigation that began on Sept. 5th, when the mother of two minor girls reported a sexual battery that occurred 8 years ago in 2003 to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office, who referred it to the Bradenton Police Department.

BPD Det. Marines interviewed the first victim, a minor girl who is now 15 years old.

She told the detective that about 8 years ago, Conde forced her to give him oral sex. She said that Conde also fondled her vagina inside her clothing.

She said there were several incidents, but could only describe one to the detective. On their way to a store, Conde, without warning, grabbed her head and forced her to perform oral sex and/or put his hand on her vagina, without giving an explanation for his actions.

Det. Marines then interviewed a second victim, the 15-year-old girl's older sister, who told essentially the same story about Conde fondling her. However, that case could not go to prosecution because the statute of limitations had run on that crime.

Det. Marines then interviewed Conde, who said he had a bad alcohol problem 8 years ago when the incident occurred and that he was just "stupid." He denied forcing the 15-year-old to give him oral sex, but admitted to fondling her.

Conde was arrested and charged with one count of Sexual Battery by a Person Over 18 on a Person Under 12.

He remains in the Manatee County Jail without bond at this time.

Husband, Wife Arrested for
Child Neglect/Abuse of
Daughter, 14

MANATEE COUNTY, Florida [NMT] -- The Manatee County Sheriff's Office has arrested Teresa Lynn Duffee, 49, and Merched Jarosz, both of 1111 51st Avenue West, Bradenton.

Above, L to R, Teresa Duffee and Merched Jarosz

According to the arrest report, Duffee and Jarosz are husband and wife. Jarosz is stepfather to the 14-year-old victim in this case.

On Sunday, October 16, 2011, at about 10 p.m., Teresa and Merched were in their driveway having a verbal argument. Merched pushed Teresa to the ground.

The 14-year-old girl then ran at Merched, pushing him into a glass window.

Merched then turned toward the girl and punched her face with a closed fist, causing the girl to fall to the ground. She got up off the ground and Merched grabbed her around the neck with his arm.

The girl's boyfriend heard the commotion and came outside and saw Merched grab the girl around the neck and her mother Teresa standing there, yelling at Merched.

The girl and her boyfriend restrained Merched until law enforcement arrived. Neighbors called 911.

Teresa appeared to be highly intoxicated, the report said. She said that she had taken Xanax and had drunk a pitcher of beer.

"Because Teresa did not call for help, did nothing to help her child while her husband struck the girl, was uncooperative in giving statements and tried to have her daughter not make nay statements to law enforcement, she was charged with Child Neglect," the report said.

Merched was charged with Child Abuse and Battery.

He remains in the Manatee County Jail on a bail bond of $32,500.

Teresa was released from the jail on her own recognizance.

Woman Arrested for Threatening
to Kill Husband, Kicking Him
in Front of Granddaughter

MANATEE COUNTY, Florida [NMT] -- The Manatee County Sheriff's Office has arrested Vicki C. Wright, 57, of 3504 51st Street East, Bradenton.

Vicki Wright

The arrest report said Vicki and the victim, Victor Hopkins, are husband and wife who live together as a family.

On Tuesday, October 18, 2011, at about 11:15 p.m., Vicki was intoxicated and tried to argue with Victor.

Victor did not want to argue, so he went into his granddaughter's room to sleep on the floor. The granddaughter is 14 years old.

While on the floor, Vicki entered the room with a knife and threatened to kill Victor. Then Vicki while yelling at Victor, kicked him in the stomach as he was laying on the floor.

The granddaughter witnessed all of this.

Upon arrival of Dep. Alan Judy, he observed Vicki to be "severely intoxicated" and determined that she was the aggressor.

She was arrested and charged with Aggravated Domestic Assault and Domestic Battery.

As of Wednesday afternoon, she remained in the Manatee County Jail without bond.

Bradenton Beach Woman
Arrested for Child Abuse

BRADENTON BEACH, Florida [NMT] -- Bradenton Beach Police have arrested Laura M. Campanello, 43, of 115 10th Street North, Bradenton Beach.

Laura Campanello

The arrest report said on Sunday, October 16, 2011, BBPD Officer Hill responded to the above location regarding possible child abuse of two minor children; a boy, 17 years old, and a girl, 14 years old.

Upon arrival, he spoke with the uncle of the two victims who said he had come to Bradenton Beach to visit family over the weekend of October 13th.

He had an altercation with his sister, Campanello, over her appearing to be intoxicated or on pills and was verbally abusive. He said the altercation then came to the point of almost being physical between Campanello and both children, with Campanello being the aggressor.

The uncle said he had to step in and escort Campanello out of the condo to defuse any further aggression.

The uncle said after Campanello left, both children started to tell him of both physical and mental abuse that has been happening lately to them with Campanello being the aggressor.

At that point, the uncle called 911.

BBPD police and Child Protective Services interviewed the children. One of them had been kicked by Campanello in the stomach area that left a bruise about four inches long and about an inch wide.

One of the kids said they had witnessed Campanello abusing pain pills, cocaine and alcohol.

The girl said Campanello is always calling her abusive names, such as "fat whore" and "loser slut."

CPS then determined that both children should be removed from the residence.

Campanello was arrested and charged with two counts of Child Abuse.

She remains in the Manatee County Jail on a bail bond of $5,000.

BPD: Young Lady Arrested
for Battery of Two Law
Enforcement Officers

BRADENTON, Florida [NMT] -- The Bradenton Police Department has arrested Haley Elizabeth Stultz, 18, of 2851 22nd Street West, Bradenton.

Haley Stultz

The arrest report said on Wednesday, October 19, 2011, at about 2:10 a.m., BPD Officer Andres responded to 1503 17th Street West to investigate a possible battery call.

Upon approaching Haley, she turned toward the officer and said, "[expletive deleted] you," and spit on the front portion of his duty belt.

Haley was then placed in handcuffs and a female officer responded to the scene.

Officer Carrie Ward was attempting to place Haley in the back of Officer Andres' patrol vehicle when Haley scratched Officer Ward on her right arm, breaking skin and causing redness.

Haley was arrested and charged with two counts of Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer.

As of Wednesday afternoon, she remained in the Manatee County Jail on a bail bond of $3,000.

Nearly $8,000 in Jewelry
Stolen from Two Homes

MANATEE COUNTY, Florida [NMT] -- On Tuesday, October 18, 2011, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office reported two cases of grand theft from residences here.

In the first case, unknown person(s) gained entry to the victim's home in the 4500 block of 60th Street Court West, Bradenton.

Once inside, the person(s) stole $5,100 worth of jewelry.

In is unknown at the time of the report who may have stolen the jewelry. The owner/victim said she thinks that it is more than likely that the person who stole the jewelry is someone she knows and has stayed or visited the house.

In the second case, a 75-year-old woman reported said she hired a house cleaner a few months ago and the victim suspects the house cleaner of stealing $2,800 in jewelry from her master bedroom sometime in June or July. The residence is in the 4900 block of 29th Avenue West, Bradenton.

She said she just noticed the items missing last weekend and the house cleaner no longer works for her, but she was the only other person who has been in her home because she has been ill.

Callers to the CrimeStoppers tip line and Tipsters who submit e-Tips by computer will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.

Air Conditioner Stolen from
Manatee Housing Authority
Residence

MANATEE COUNTY, Florida [NMT] -- The Manatee County Sheriff's Office reported the theft of an air conditioner from a residence in the 1600 block of 27th Avenue East, Bradenton, which is a property belonging to the Manatee Housing Authority.

The incident report said sometime between September 15th and October 4, 2011, an air conditioning unit was taken from the listed address by an unknown person(s).

There have been no occupants at the location since September 15th.

The value of the unit was placed at $2,000.

Callers to the CrimeStoppers tip line and Tipsters who submit e-Tips by computer will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.

SPD: Palmetto Man, 31, Arrested
for Unlawful Sexual Activity
with a Minor, 17 Years Old

SARASOTA, Florida [NMT] -- Lawrence Joseph Koudelka, 31, has been arrested based on a warrant for Unlawful Sexual Activity with a Minor.

Lawrence Koudelka

Sarasota Police Detective Rex Troche and Detective Ken Halpin, in cooperation with investigators from the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office, investigated a series of alleged incidents involving the suspect and the 17-year old female juvenile victim.

One of the incidents occurred at the Sleep Inn, 900 University Parkway, which is in the City of Sarasota.

A warrant was obtained on October 12th, and Lawrence Koudelka was arrested on October 13th.

Lawrence Joseph Koudelka lives in the 900 block of 1st Ave Dr E, Palmetto.

The arrest warrant had no available bond. During a court appearance following the arrest, his bond was set at $25,000. Lawrence Joseph Koudelka posted the bond on October 14th, and has been released from custody.

Anyone with additional information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Detective Rex Troche at 941-954-7070

5th Case Linked To
Possible Serial Rapist;
$5,000 Reward Offered

OCALA, Florida [NMT/WKMG] -- Marion County sheriff's deputies said Wednesday that a fifth victim has been linked to a possible serial rapist, Orlando television station WKMG reported.

The fifth case occurred in Marion County, said sheriff's officials, who added that the victim came forward after hearing about the other rapes.

Two of the attacks occurred in the city of Ocala, two in Marion County and the other took place in Gainesville.

"Some of them (the victims) had severe injuries -- none of them life-threatening -- but they were violent attacks," Marion County Sheriff's Det. Jerry Bevan said at a news conference.

The Marion County Sheriff's Office, along with the Ocala Police Department and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, held a news conference Wednesday to discuss the cases and describe the assailant.

Investigators said the man plays the role of a nice guy, then he attacks -- drives into a desolate area where he brutalizes and rapes them.

“What we are looking for is a White male in his 40s, about 6 feet in height and 200 pounds. He has reddish-blond hair in a military-style cut -- high and tight," Bevan said. "He has a distinctive tattoo on his left forearm, a patriotic (tattoo) with some type of eagle and flag. He also has a long scar on his left forearm."

Detectives believe the rapist was wounded during his latest attack.

"We know he was cut. We don't know where ... pretty big cut," Ocala police Detective Stephanie McQuaid said.

Crime Stoppers has offered a $1,000 reward, and the Sheriff's Office has offered another $4,000 for information leading to an arrest.

Investigators said the man has children's toys and tools wrapped up and stored in mesh baskets in his vehicle.

Investigators are looking into other unsolved rape cases to see if they could be connected.

Anyone with information about the man is asked to call the Ocala Police Department at 352-369-7000 or Crime Stoppers at 352-368-STOP.

There is a $5,000 reward for information in the case.

~ Wednesday's Local/State News ~

Woman Arrested for Abuse of
a Disabled Adult, a Blind Man
Who She Struck

MANATEE COUNTY, Florida [NMT] -- The Manatee County Sheriff's Office has arrested Stacy A. Bugbee, 30, of 4507 9th Street West, Bradenton.

Stacy Bugbee

The arrest report said Stacy and her victim, Cory Woloszyn, are intimate partners.

On Monday, October 17, 2011, at about 3:45 a.m., Stacy arrived at the victim's residence to change her clothing, then left.

She then returned to the residence, went to Cory's bedroom and fell asleep.

When she woke up, she was upset, throwing items around the house. She accused Cory of stealing her money.

The report noted that Cory is legally blind.

She grabbed a belt and struck Cory on the forehead, leaving a small laceration.

The then hit Cory on the left arm and face.

When she left the bedroom, she was throwing things and hit the wall, putting a hole in it.

She left the residence and Cory locked her out.

Stacy began banging on the door and windows, then grabbed a pair of pliers and hit the door with it, damaging the door.

She fled the scene prior to law enforcement's arrival.

She was located in the 1000 block of Orlando Avenue by K-9 and Dep. Allison.

Stacy became very combative in the back seat of the patrol cruiser, banging her head on the cage and window, attempting to kick out the window.

She had to be pepper-sprayed and her legs had to be restrained with shackles.

Stacy was arrested and charged with Domestic Abuse of a Disabled Adult. Her bond on an earlier Grand Theft charge was also revoked.

She remains in the Manatee County Jail on a bail bond of $11,000.

Young Woman Arrested
for Pulling Knife on
Her Mother

MANATEE COUNTY, Florida [NMT] -- The Manatee County Sheriff's Office has arrested Tearra Latavier Taylor, 21, of 1615 38th Avenue East, Bradenton.

Tearra Taylor

The arrest report said on Saturday, October 15, 2011, at about 11 a.m., Tearra became upset because the landlord had come to the door to collect the rent and to advise Tearra to leave the residence.

Tearra said she lives there, too, and she wasn't going anywhere.

The report said Tearra and her mother, Bridget Lee, have lived there for about 3 months.

Tearra then started kicking doors and yelling that she can't wait until she goes to a new job. She then kicked a television that was still in its box.

Bridget said she was going to call police, at which point Tearra ran to the kitchen and grabbed the phone off the counter and tried to run to her room. Bridget grabbed her by the hair to prevent Tearra from taking the phone.

They both fell to the floor, "tussling."

Tearra then got up, ran to the kitchen and grabbed an 8-inch knife and approached Bridget, telling Bridget that she hates her.

Bridget said she wasn't afraid because Tearra has pulled a knife on her before and nothing happened.

Tearra was arrested and charged with Domestic Aggravated Assault (with a deadly weapon).

She was released from the Manatee County Jail on her own recognizance.

Man Arrested for Domestic
Battery by Strangulation

MANATEE COUNTY, Florida [NMT] -- The Manatee County Sheriff's Office has arrested Alphonzo Bernard Campbell, 42, of 3421 20th Street West, Bradenton.

Alphonzo Campbell

The arrest report said Alphonzo and Kim Campbell are husband and wife who reside together and have children together.

On Sunday, October 16, 2011, at about 5:45 p.m., they were involved in a verbal argument that turned physical when Alphonzo grabbed Kim around her throat with his hand, at which time she said it was hard to breathe.

Alphonzo said that his wife had a knife and had been waving it around during the argument. He said he went over to his wife and grabbed her, trying to get the knife out of her hand.

He sat the knife down in the kitchen and his wife ran out the door, saying she was going to call the cops.

When the children were interviewed by a deputy, they said they saw their mother with a knife in the kitchen because she was cutting cookies she made, but had sat the knife down on the counter before their dad put his hands on mom and around her neck.

Alphonzo was arrested and charged with Domestic Battery by Strangulation.

He was later released from the Manatee County Jail on his own recognizance, supervised.

Teen Pulls Knife on Would-Be
Robbery Victim, Victim Then
Also Pulls Knife on Teen,
Teen Runs Away

MANATEE COUNTY, Florida [NMT] -- The Manatee County Sheriff's Office reported an attempted armed robbery on Monday, October 17, 2011, at about 9:45 p.m., in the 6100 block of 10th Street East, Bradenton.

A sheriff's report said the victim, Jose Rivera, Jr., 29, was in his front yard when a White male approached and asked to use his house phone. The victim allowed him to do so.

Once the male ended his call, the victim tried to retrieve his phone.

The suspect refused to give back the phone, at which time he pulled out a small knife and said, "Give it up."

The victim refused to comply and pulled out his own pocket knife.

The would-be robber threw the house phone towards some bushes, and then fled westbound along 61st Avenue Terrace east.

Deputies responded along with K-9 and searched with negative leads.

The robber was described as a White male, 16-17 years old, 5'5" tall, skinny, and was last seen wearing all black clothing.

Callers to the CrimeStoppers tip line and Tipsters who submit e-Tips by computer will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.

El Paisano Patron Mugged,
Beaten at Gunpoint

MANATEE COUNTY, Florida [NMT] -- The Manatee County Sheriff's Office reported a failed armed robbery on Sunday, October 16, 2011, at about 11 p.m., outside El Paisano bar, 5800 15th Street East, Bradenton.

According to the victim, Pedro Cortinez, he left El Paisano and started walking south on 15th Street East.

Cortinez said two Hispanic males approached him with a gun and demanded money.

One of the suspects was armed with a gun and the other punched and kicked the victim in the face and body.

No property was taken from the victim and the suspects fled in an unknown direction.

The Victim reported the robbery on Tuesday, October 18, 2011, while at Manatee Memorial Hospital.

The victim was not severely injured. He was treated and released.

The thugs were not described.

Callers to the CrimeStoppers tip line and Tipsters who submit e-Tips by computer will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.

Million Dollars in Cash, Jewelry
Stolen from Parrish Home

MANATEE COUNTY, Florida [NMT] -- The Manatee County Sheriff's Office reported a burglary that occurred sometime between Wednesday, October 12, 2011, and Monday, October 17, 2011, at about 5 p.m., at a residence in the 10200 block of Old Tampa Road, in Parrish.

According to the report, unknown person(s) entered the residence, possibly through an unlocked patio door and removed a large gun safe. The safe was loaded with jewelry and cash.

The total estimated loss is approximately $1 million, the report said.

There were no signs of forced entry.

Crime scene responded.

Callers to the CrimeStoppers tip line and Tipsters who submit e-Tips by computer will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.

Bicycle Helmet Giveaway
Planned for Saturday

MANATEE COUNTY, Florida [NMT] -- On Saturday, October 22, 2011, from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., the Manatee County Sheriff's Office and the Palmetto Police Department will be conducting a helmet giveaway, courtesy of Amscot Financial Services of Bradenton. The event will be held at DeSoto Junction, 3611 1st Street East, Bradenton.

At the event, law enforcement personnel will be on hand to distribute helmets to those persons in need. They will also provide information on bicycle and roadway safety.

The law enforcement agencies want to ensure our youngest citizens are safe while traveling on our roadways.

Driver Arrested in Pedestrian
Hit & Run Fatality

SARASOTA, Florida [NMT] -- According to a press release from the Sarasota Police Department, on October 17th, at approximately 9:30 p.m. a pedestrian crossing the westbound lanes of the 3400 block of Fruitville Road was hit by a vehicle that was westbound on Fruitville Road. The vehicle did not stop after the crash. The vehicle was described as a box type truck.

Darden Nicks

The pedestrian who was attempting to cross Fruitville Road was not crossing at an intersection or crosswalk. The pedestrian died at the scene. The pedestrian has been identified; his name will be released only after his family has been notified. He is a 57-year-old white male.

The driver of the box truck has been identified as Darden Nicks, 38. Nicks lists a home address of 4021 Taggart Cay Lane, in Sarasota. Darden Nicks was charged with Possession of Narcotics and Narcotic Paraphernalia.

The Sarasota Police Department Traffic Unit is continuing its investigation of the crash.

Anyone with information regarding this crash is encouraged to contact Officer Bruce King at 941-364-7323.

2 Ohio Men Busted
on Drug Charges

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Florida [NMT] -- Members of the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office U.S. Marshal’s Service Fugitive Task Force, went to the Veranda Inn, 2073 S. McCall Road in Englewood, acting on a tip Friday that a Federal Fugitive from Ohio was staying in one of the rooms.

Above, L to R, Brian Greeno and Marty Clements

Upon entry to the room, Brian Archibald Greeno, 41, and Marty Eugene Clements, 43, both of Circleville, Ohio, were located in the room along with two others. Task Force members said Greeno was attempting to flush Oxycodone pills down the toilet. They confiscated the baggie and pills, and also located Phentermine, Lorazpan, and Diazepam pills. Also on the bed was a bundle of cash amounting to $4,000 and Greeno’s wallet containing $643 for a total seized of $4,643. Clements had a container hanging on his belt containing Lorazepan. He also had an unused prescription form from a medical clinic in Hileah, Florida for Lorazepan (generic for Ativan) prescribed on Oct. 12.

Fugitive Task Force members said the two others in the room were not charged. The Federal Fugitive from Ohio they were looking for was not in the room. Greeno said they came down to Florida in an effort to obtain various controlled substances throughout the state.

Greeno was charged with Possession of Oxycodone, Phentamine, Diazepam and Lorazpam, and Tampering with Evidence. Clements was charged with Possession of Lorazepan, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Greeno posted a $12,500 bond and was released; Clements remains in jail on $3,500 bond. Anyone with knowledge of illegal drug activity is asked to please call the CCSO Narcotics Unit at 941-575-2157, or Crime Stoppers at 800-780-TIPS (8477).

Cops: Drunken Woman Drove
110 MHP, Spit On Officer

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida [NMT/WKMG] -- Orlando television station WKMG reported police arrested an Edgewater woman late Sunday after a drunken driving incident in which she drove at speeds of 110 mph and attacked her family, authorities said.

Patricia Siciliano, 41, was at Destination Daytona with her husband and 17-year-old son and had been drinking all night, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.

Siciliano left the establishment to drive home -- with her husband and son -- and according to her son, she was swerving on Interstate 95 at speeds of 110 mph. After begging her to stop, her son then put the car in neutral, which caused her to pull the vehicle to the side of the road, deputies said.

Her husband then began driving, and Siciliano struck him several times with her fist, deputies said. She also bit her son, who was trying to hold her back, according to the Sheriff's Office. The vehicle then ran out of gas, and the teen called 911, deputies said.

Deputies detained Siciliano and informed her that she was being placed under arrest. As they were walking her to the patrol cruiser, she tried to pull away and run toward her husband, deputies said. The woman then spit in a deputy's face, the Sheriff's Office said.

Siciliano was arrested on charges of domestic simple battery; child abuse; battery on a law enforcement officer; and resisting arrest without violence. She was taken to the Volusia County Jail with no further incident.

The teen was placed in the custody of the Florida Department of Children and Families, WKMG said.

~ Tuesday's Local/State News ~

Wanted Murder Suspect
Arrested in Atlanta,
Sheriff Says

MANATEE COUNTY, Florida [NMT] -- The second suspect wanted in connection with a 2009 fatal shooting has been arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service, according to a press release from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office on Monday, October 17, 2011.

Manuel Ramirez

Manuel Ramirez, 20, was arrested over the weekend near Atlanta, Georgia.

Ramirez was one of 13 subjects wanted in a recent SUR 13 gang investigation.

Detectives believe Ramirez and Daniel Robledo were involved in the shooting death of Rolando Martinez-Rosales.

Robledo has already been charged.

It’s unknown when Ramirez will be returned to Manatee County, a sheriff's press release said.

Still at large are Juan Falcon, Feliz Falcon, Britney Vela and Jorge Reyes.

Anyone with any information about the outstanding fugitives is asked to call the Manatee County Sheriff's Office at (941) 747-3011 or CrimeStoppers at 1-866-634-TIPS (8477) -- or, to provide an anonymous e-Tip by computer, .

Callers to the CrimeStoppers tip line and Tipsters who submit e-Tips by computer will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.

Son Arrested for Domestic
Battery by Strangulation
of Mother

MANATEE COUNTY, Florida [NMT] -- The Manatee County Sheriff's Office has arrested Tyler Schneerer, 21, of 4519 86th Street Court West, Bradenton.

Tyler Schneerer

The arrest report said Tyler and his unnamed mother live together at the above location.

On Sunday, October 16, 2011, at about 6:15 p.m., Tyler engaged in a verbal altercation with the victim over her drinking.

The altercation turned physical when Tyler slapped his mother on the face.

Still upset, Tyler proceeded to put his hands around his mother's throat, causing restrictions to her breathing.

Dep. Justo Cruz observed the mother had minor injuries on her back, he wrote in his report.

The victim declined EMS.

Tyler was arrested and charged with Domestic Battery by Strangulation and Domestic Battery.

As of Monday afternoon, he remained in the Manatee County Jail on a bail bond of $3,250.

Woman Arrested for Throwing
Stump at Live-in Boyfriend

PALMETTO, Florida [NMT] -- The Palmetto Police Department has arrested Tina Samantha Gibson, 41, of 602 5th Street West, Palmetto.

Tina Gibson

The arrest report from PPD said Gibson and her victim, James Allen, have lived together as a family for the past twelve years.

On Sunday, October 16, 2011, at about 4:15 p.m., Gibson became upset when Allen walked into their apartment and tossed used bras at her.

Gibson assumed that her boyfriend was bragging about being with other women and picked up a stump and hit Allen on the left side of his forehead, causing a large laceration about one inch in length.

As a result, Allen had blood oozing out of the laceration and there was blood running down his face.

Gibson admitted to being upset and using a heavy object as a weapon to hit Allen in a sensitive area.

Gibson said she just snapped because she was "tired of being beaten down all the time," the report said.

Gibson was arrested and charged with Aggravated Domestic Battery.

She remains in the Manatee County Jail on a bail bond of $1,000.

Woman Arrested for Stealing,
Then Selling Daddy's Guitar,
Valued at $10,000

PALMETTO, Florida [NMT] -- The Palmetto Police Department has arrested Valerie Pyles, 30, of Lehigh Acres, Florida.

Valerie Pyles

According to the arrest report from PPD, on July 19, 2011, Pyles entered her father's residence at 501 5th Street West, Palmetto, and removed her father's guitar, valued at $10,000.

She later sold it for $300, the report said.

During an interview of Pyles at the Palmetto Police Department on Saturday, October 15, 2011, Pyles admitted to stealing the guitar and selling it. She told detectives she did it for "personal reasons," the report said.

She was arrested and charged with Grand Theft.

She remains in the Manatee County Jail on a bail bond of $3,000.

Two More Women Arrested
for Prostitution

MANATEE COUNTY, Florida [NMT] -- The Manatee County Sheriff's Office has arrested Linda Randolph, 55, of Bradenton, and Melissa Overn, 33, also of Bradenton.

Above, L to R, Linda Randolph and Melissa Overn

The arrest reports said on Friday, October 14, 2011, undercover detectives attached to the Special Investigations Division Tactical Unit were patrolling the streets of Manatee County, posing as "Johns" in an attempt to arrest prostitutes.

At about 6 p.m., a detective spotted Randolph sitting on the ground on the northeast corner of 33rd Avenue West and 14th Street West. He made contact and after a brief conversation Randolph agreed to give the detective oral sex for $30. She was arrested and charged with Felony Prostitution. She remains in the Manatee County Jail on a bail bond of $1,000.

Then, at about 9:15 p.m., a detective saw Overn in the 3000 block of 14th Street West. He recognized her from previous undercover encounters; however, she didn't seem to recognize him. He made contact and after a brief conversation, Overn agreed to give the detective oral sex for $20. She was arrested and charged with Prostitution. She remains in the Manatee County Jail on a bail bond of $120.

Lightning Rod Wires Stolen
from Willis Elementary
School in East Manatee

MANATEE COUNTY, Florida [NMT] -- The Manatee County Sheriff's OIffice reported the theft of copper wire from an East Manatee County elementary school.

The report said the theft was reported on Monday, October 17, 2011.

Sometime between late August and the present, unknown persons removed numerous feet of copper wire from the roof of Willis Elementary School, 14705 The Masters Avenue.

The missing wire was connected to the lightning rods along the entire roof line of the building.

It is unknown at this time whether the wire was removed at one time or during a series of thefts.

The missing wire was discovered on Monday when a custodian was on the roof doing routine maintenance.

Callers to the CrimeStoppers tip line and Tipsters who submit e-Tips by computer will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.

REMINDER: Track Incoming
Storms on NewsManatee.com

MANATEE COUNTY, Florida [NMT] -- Incoming storms can be tracked on NewsManatee.com.

Just logon to NewsManatee.com and look for the link at the upper left of the Home page.

It will say:

CURRENT ANIMATED CENTRAL FLORIDA
RADAR IMAGE FROM ACCU-WEATHER

Click on that link and you will be instantly connected to Accu-Weather's up-to-the-minute radar weather image.

Corporate SWAT Challenge Raises
$35,000 for Florida Sheriffs
Youth Ranches

SARASOTA COUNTY, Florida [NMT] -- Thanks to outstanding community support, Sheriff Tom Knight’s 2nd Annual Corporate SWAT Challenge raised $35,000 for the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches.

On Saturday, 17 teams from area businesses and civic groups spent the day at Knight Trail Park in Nokomis competing in four tactical events of skill, endurance and strategy. The Corporate SWAT Challenge was designed so participants would have fun in a challenging but team-building atmosphere while raising money for a great cause.

The event was sponsored by the Gulf Coast Community Foundation, with support from Jackson & Associates General Contractor, Band Weintraub, the Tillie Jennie & Harold Schwartz Foundation, the Tarr Charitable Family Foundation, the Rubin Charitable Foundation, SunTrust Bank, Gateway Bank, Sarasota Bay Roasting Company, Sarasota Trophy, Coldwell Banker Real Estate, Keiser University, Truscapes, Sysco, Gold Coast Eagle Distributing and GNC.

The excitement from the inaugural event was so great that some companies entered multiple teams this year. Daiquiri Deck took first place, with Gold’s Gym in second and Power Air Conditioning in third. Other competing teams included Gulf Coast Builders Exchange, Gecko’s, Venice Area Young Professionals, Mosaic, Sarasota Dental Group, PGT Industries, Tervis Tumbler, Caldwell Trust Company, Suncoast Motorsports, Synovus Bank and UBS Financial Services.

Boy, 17, Had Sex in Church
with Girl, 11, Cops Say

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Florida [NMT] -- A Charlotte County Sheriff's Major Crimes Unit detective arrested a 17-year-old Cape Coral boy for having sex Sunday evening in a Charlotte Harbor church with an 11-year-old girl.

Pierre Tony

Charged with Sexual Battery is Pierre Edval Tony of 1711 S.E. 15th Terrace, Cape Coral.

CCSO received a call from Peace River Regional Medical Center in Port Charlotte after the girl’s mother brought her daughter to the hospital for an evaluation. The mother said she was leaving church around 9 p.m. and couldn’t find her daughter. She finally located her about 10 minutes later and said her daughter told her she had consensual sexual intercourse in a church bathroom with Pierre Tony.

MCU detectives interviewed the girl and she confirmed that she and Tony had consensual sex in the 7th Day Adventist Church, also known as Bethanie French Sda Church, 24300 Harborview Road.

Tony and his father voluntarily came to the Mid County Sheriff’s Office for an interview that resulted in the arrest of the boy.

He was transported to the Charlotte County Jail, then to the Department of Juvenile Justice in Ft. Myers.

Two Arrested for Stealing
Cooking Oil from Burger King

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Florida [NMT] -- Charlotte County Sheriff's deputies received a report Saturday at 10:30 p.m. from the manager of Burger King, 26500 Jones Loop Road, Punta Gorda, reporting two men just drove off after stealing 150 gallons of used cooking oil valued at $1,500 from a storage tank.

The manager said she approached the two men and they said Griffin Industries of Ft. Myers had a truck break down and they were to there to pick up the cooking oil. Many restaurants have a contact with Griffin who pays the restaurant to take their used cooking oil. The manager called Griffin Industries and they told her they did not have anyone in the area pumping oil. The manager gave deputies the license number of the 2001 International Harvester 4700 Series truck septic tank truck and a BOLO was issued.

PGPD officers heard the BOLO and noticed the white septic truck leaving the rear of the Golden Corral on Tamiami Trail almost across the street from the police station. PGPD made a traffic stop after they verified the license tag as that of the truck used in stealing cooking oil from Burger King. The manager was brought to the scene and positively identified both males. About 600 to 800 gallons of used cooking oil was reported in the truck tank. The investigation continues by CCSO and PGPD on other businesses that may have been targeted.

Arrested and charged with Grand Theft were Javier Abad, 43, Miami Springs, and Antonio Hernandez, 23, of Miami. CCSO filed forfeiture papers on the tank truck and had it towed to the sheriff’s secured impound yard. Both men posted a $2,500 bond and were released Sunday.

Naked Man Tells Neighbor
He Was Robbed

OCOEE, Florida [NMT/WKMG] -- Ocoee police are investigating a possible home invasion in Orange County, Orlando television station WKMG reported.

Police say they responded to a home on Alclobe Circle around 2 a.m. Monday.

A neighbor told WKMG that the victim, who was naked and bleeding from the head, knocked on his door and told him that a group of men armed with guns kicked in his front door, robbed him and then beat him.

The victim was transported to a hospital.

Detectives told WKMG crews that there was no obvious sign of forced entry.

~ Monday's Local/State News ~

Man Arrested for Beating
Girlfriend's New Boyfriend,
Causing Serious Face Wounds

MANATEE COUNTY, Florida [NMT] -- The Manatee County Sheriff's Office has arrested John V. McCall, 58, of 2113 Olentary Street, Sarasota.

John McCall

According to the arrest report, on Wednesday, October 12, 2011, at about 8:30 p.m., McCall went to his ex-girlfriend's house to get some clothes and see his kids.

When he got there, the new boyfriend, Brian Fenton, was there in the apartment.

McCall walked out of the apartment, past the victim and walked down the stairs.

McCall then yelled to Fenton to "come downstairs so I can beat your ass."

Both parties then went to the side of the apartment building and began fighting.

By the time deputies arrived, McCall had fled the scene. However, after speaking with his girlfriend, he eventually returned to the scene.

His shirt was covered in blood, the report said.

The report said McCall caused "a lot of damage to the victim's face." It was not known at the time if Fenton had any broken bones. He refused to go to the hospital.

McCall was arrested and charged with Aggravated Battery Causing Great Bodily Harm.

He later posted a bail bond of $500 and was released from the Manatee County Jail.

Four Charged with Prostitution
Related Offenses in Manatee

MANATEE COUNTY, Florida [NMT] -- The Manatee County Sheriff's Office has arrested Melissa Temple, 29; Tammie Harper, 41; Stephanie Riffe, 28; and Nicole Thomas, 25.

Above, L to R, Melissa Temple, Tammie Harper, Stephanie Riffe and Nicole Thomas

The arrest reports said on Thursday, October 12th and 13th, 2011, undercover detectives attached to the Special Investigations Division Tactical Unit were patrolling the streets of Manatee County, posing as "Johns" in an attempt to arrest prostitutes.

At about 10:30 p.m. on October 12th, a detective spotted Temple walking south on 14th Street West approaching 60th Avenue West. He made contact and after a brief conversation, Temple agreed to give the detective oral sex for $40. She was arrested, but put up a struggle, kicking one detective from the take down team. She was charged with Prostitution, Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer and Resisting Arrest with Violence. She remains in the Manatee County Jail on a bail bond of $2,620.

On October 13th, at about 4:00 p.m., a detective observed Harper walking south on 6th Avenue East from 27th Street East, in Palmetto. He made contact and told Harper he was looking for "hard," meaning crack cocaine. She told him to drive to the 1900 block of 3rd Avenue West, in Palmetto. She got out of the undercover vehicle, walked around to the rear of the residence and about a minute later came back with 2 pieces of crack cocaine. She then agreed to give the undercover detective oral sex for $15. She was arrested and charged with Prostitution, Sale of Crack Cocaine, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, after a crack pipe was found in her purse. A Violation of Probation charge was also levied; she was on probation for Driving While License Suspended (3rd offense). She remains in the Manatee County Jail on a $3,240 bail bond.

Then, on the 13th at about 8:45 p.m., a detective viewed Riffe walking in the 3100 block of 14th Street West, an area known for prostitution activities. The detective recognized her and knew that she had been placed on geographic displacement by a judge, prohibiting her from being in the area. She was arrested and her probation on two counts of Felony Prostitution (3rd offense for both), along with her probation for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia were revoked. She remains in the Manatee County Jail without bond.

Finally, on the 13th at about 11 p.m., another undercover detective saw Thomas walking south in the 2000 block of 13th Street West. He made contact and after a brief conversation, Thomas agreed to give the detective sexual intercourse for $50. She was arrested and a crack pipe (stem) was found in her pants. She was charged with Prostitution (2nd offense) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. She remains in the Manatee County Jail on a bail bond of $620.

Bradenton Police Net Five
Hookers in Sting

BRADENTON, Florida [NMT] -- The Bradenton Police Department has arrested Trista McLucas, 27; Amanda Burks, 35; Airicka Holland, 39; Courtney McCorkle, 21; and Misty Millwood, 28.

Above, L to R, Trista McLucas, Amanda Burks, Airicka Holland, Courtney McCorkle and Misty Millwood

According to the arrest reports from BPD, all arrests occurred on Thursday, October 13th, at various times and locations.

2:00 p.m. -- 2500 block of 13th Street West -- McLucas agreed to give an undercover officer oral sex for $20. She was arrested and charged with Prostitution. She posted a $120 bail bond and was released from the Manatee County Jail.

2:40 p.m. -- 2500 block of 14th Street West -- Burks agreed to give an undercover officer sexual intercourse for $20. She was arrested and charged with Prostitution. Her bail was revoked on an earlier Prostitution charge. She remains in the Manatee County Jail without bond.

2:50 p.m. -- 1500 block of 14th Street West -- Holland agreed to give an undercover officer sex for $20. She was arrested and charged with Felony Prostitution because of 3 prior convictions. She remains in the Manatee County Jail in lieu of a bail bond of $1,000.

3:00 p.m. -- 2100 block of 10th Street West -- McCorkle agreed to give an undercover officer sexual intercourse for $20. She was arrested and charged with Felony Prostitution. She remains in the Manatee County Jail on a bail bond of $1,000.

3:30 p.m. -- 1400 block of 14th Avenue West -- Millwood agreed to give an undercover officer sex for $20. She was arrested and charged with Prostitution. She remains in the Manatee County Jail on a bail bond of $1,000.

Man Arrested After Fleeing
Deputies; Tasered

MANATEE COUNTY, Florida [NMT] -- The Manatee County Sheriff's Office has arrested Dominick M. Glover, 20, of 930 38th Terrace East, Bradenton.

Dominick Glover

A sheriff's report said on Friday, October 14, 2011, shortly after midnight, Glover was stopped for a bicycle violation (no light) in the 1800 block of 30th Avenue west.

Glover complied at first, but then fled from deputies on foot.

He was chased between two homes and a Taser was deployed to gain his compliance.

Glover was arrested and found to have discarded a bottle of crack cocaine while running.

He was taken to jail without incident.

He was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance and Resisting Arrest without Violence.

He later posted a bail bond of $1,750 and was released from the Manatee County Jail.

PPD Arrests Armed Robber
of Metro PCS Store

PALMETTO, Florida [NMT] -- Palmetto Police Investigators arrested 35-year-old Willie James Crawford of Palmetto for the armed robbery of the Metro PCS Store at 651 10th Street East on Wednesday, October 12, 2011.

Willie Crawford

The arrest was made after several citizens and law enforcement officers recognized him from images released to the media.

As NewsManatee earlier reported, the Palmetto Police Department was investigating the armed robbery.

A lone Black male walked into the store.

When he was alone in the store with the clerk, he pointed an angular object concealed in a T-shirt, implying that he had a weapon.

He demanded money and the clerk complied.

He left the store on foot westbound, with an undisclosed amount of cash.

Crawford has been booked into the Manatee County Jail.

He remains in the Manatee County Jail on a $250,000 bail bond.

Palmetto Save-A-Lot Victim
of Armed Robbery

PALMETTO, Florida [NMT] -- The Palmetto Police Department has arrested Eric F. Davis, 40, a homeless man.

Eric Davis

According to the arrest report from PPD, on Thursday, October 13, 2011, at about 2 p.m., Davis entered the Save-A-Lot grocery store located at 605 10th Street East, Palmetto, and walked to the beer aisle.

He placed two cans of beer in each of his rear shorts pockets and walked past the cash register, making no attempt to pay for the beer, and left the story.

The assistant manager grabbed Davis to retrieve the beer, at which point, Davis reached in his pocket and produced a black fixed-blade knife and place the knife by the assistant manager's throat, not making contact with his throat.

Davis was arrested and charged with Armed Robbery.

He remains in the Manatee County Jail on a $50,000 bail bond.

Bicyclist Struck, Knocked Out,
Robbed in West Manatee

MANATEE COUNTY, Florida [NMT] -- The Manatee County Sheriff's Office reported a strong arm robbery on Saturday, October 15, 2011, at about 8 p.m., in the 2700 block of 26th Street West, Bradenton.

A sheriff's report said the victim, James Ravisson, 37, a homeless man, was riding his bike when he was struck from behind and knocked unconscious.

When he woke, he was missing $200 that was in his pocket and his bicycle.

He did not see the suspect (s).

He was transported to Blake Medical Center with a possible fractured jaw and a concussion.

He was being admitted for observation, though his injuries don't appear to be life-threatening, the report said.

Callers to the CrimeStoppers tip line and Tipsters who submit e-Tips by computer will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.

Gang-Related Vehicle Pursuit
in Palmetto; 3 Arrested

MANATEE COUNTY, Florida [NMT] -- The Manatee County Sheriff's Office has arrested 3 people following a vehicle pursuit in Palmetto.

A sheriff's report said the Gang Unit initiated a vehicle stop after one of the occupants was believed to have a felony warrant.

The vehicle fled from the scene and ultimately crash into a light pole in the 700 block of Hasko Road East and US 301 North in Palmetto, after a 6 minute vehicle pursuit.

All three occupants fled from the suspect vehicle on foot and were apprehended, but only after the suspect vehicle continued in reverse and struck a back flow preventer to Taco Bell restaurant and a Sheriff’s Office vehicle.

The crash caused approximately $4,500 in damage.

Only minor injuries were sustained by the suspects as a result of the crash. All three occupants were arrested after being cleared by hospital staff.

Those arrested were:

1) Driver: Francisco Martinez, 18, charged with Aggravated Fleeing, Driving While License Suspended, and Resisting Arrest without Violence.

2) Front passenger: M. H., 17, charged with Resisting Arrest without Violence.

3) Rear passenger: Juan Montoya, 25, charged with Resisting Arrest without Violence.

Young Man Mugged by
Three Hispanic Males

MANATEE COUNTY, Florida [NMT] -- The Manatee County Sheriff's Office reported a strong arm robbery on Saturday, October 15, 2011, at about 3 a.m., in the 900 block of 30th Avenue East, Bradenton.

A sheriff's report said after leaving the Circle K store nearby, James Robinson, 22, said that three unknown Hispanic males, all wearing dark clothing and "hoodies," approached him asking for money.

One of the Hispanic males got James in a bear hug from behind. The other two Hispanic males began punching James. They took James to the ground.

Then they went through James' pockets, taking his wallet and his cell phone.

The robbers were not further described.

Callers to the CrimeStoppers tip line and Tipsters who submit e-Tips by computer will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.

Man Arrested for Shooting
Jeep; Road Rage Incident

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Florida [NMT] -- Charlotte County Sheriff's detectives arrested a Port Charlotte man after he barricaded himself in his home for over four hours.

Jason Warram

The incident began following a road range incident Thursday afternoon and two shots were fired at a Jeep SUV with one bullet striking the vehicle.

Deputies were called at 2:20 p.m. and set up a perimeter around the home of Jason Shane Warram, 31, 1232 Pike Avenue; his fiancé and a child were also inside. The SWAT team, Crisis Negotiators, and other units responded.

The incident began at the intersection of Joplin Avenue and Fleetwood Street after a minor traffic altercation. Warram was a passenger in the vehicle driven by his 26-year-old fiancé. The victims approached Warram and a fight began. Warram and his fiancé then sped off to their residence on Pike Avenue; the victims followed. Warram ran into their home and came out with a handgun; he then pointed it at them. Fearing for their safety, the victims drove off and one of the shots hit the Jeep. No one was injured in the shooting.

When deputies arrived, Warram refused to come out and talk to them. CCSO Crisis Negotiators were able to established phone communications. After four hours, Warram finally came out at 6:50 p.m. and surrendered to the SWAT team. Major Crimes Unit detectives searched his home and located a .25 caliber handgun with ammunition hidden in the attic.

Warram, a convicted felon with 9 bookings, was charged with one count of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, and one count of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. He was transported to the Charlotte County Jail where he remains without bond.

Ex-Windermere Police
Chief Sentenced

ORLANDO, Florida [NMT/WKMG] -- The former Windermere chief of police was sentenced Friday to one year in jail, Orlando television station WKMG reported.

Daniel Saylor faced up to 20 years in prison after pleading no contest to two counts of official misconduct, one count of solicitation to commit official misconduct and one count of solicitation to tamper with evidence.

Judge Jeffery Arnold sentenced Saylor to a year in the Orange County Jail, but he also recommended a work-release program, which would allow Saylor to work during the day and be housed in a "secure facility" at night.

Because of his former status as a law enforcement officer, Saylor is currently being held in protective custody at the Orange County Jail

Saylor was also ordered to pay $5,000 in investigative and court costs.

According to the state attorney's office, as part of his agreement, Saylor will relinquish his law enforcement certification.

Saylor's attorneys had argued that he should receive probation and community service.

The state said Saylor stopped a child-sex investigation that targeted his friend, Scott Bush. Bush is awaiting trial on charges on lewd and lascivious molestation and two counts of sexual battery on a child younger than 12, WKMG said.

FHP Participates in National
"Operation Safe Driver"

TALLAHASSEE, Florida [NMT/FHP] -- Col. David Brierton, director of the Florida Highway Patrol, announced last Friday that the Patrol will participate in Operation Safe Driver on Oct. 16-22.

The national campaign, organized by Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance in partnership with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, targets drivers of passenger and commercial vehicles.

In fatal crashes that involve commercial trucks, 88 percent of the time the crash is attributable to driver error by both car and truck drivers. During Operation Safe Driver, troopers will be out in full force performing driver safety inspections on commercial trucks and targeting unsafe driving habits on the roadways. Operation Safe Driver will have a razor sharp focus on targeting and taking aggressive enforcement action for poor decisions made by drivers of commercial vehicles as well as passenger vehicles operating unsafely around them.

“Activities such as Operation Safe Driver have had a noticeable effect,” said Brierton. “The number of commercial vehicle related crashes in Florida is at its lowest since 2001.”

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