Venice Beach arrest follows car theft charge
Timothy Hardee, 28, of Jasper, faced grand theft auto charges after an officer found him at the Venice public beach during a patrol. A warrant in Sarasota County prompted the arrest as he sat in a parked car with two others consuming beer. The incident led to one trespass and other minor charges for nearby suspects.
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Timothy Hardee
Jasper
Sarasota County
Hardee
Arkansas
Venice police rally tensions sparks possible discipline
Roughly one third of Venice police were absent from a City Hall rally over salaries after Assistant City Manager Gary Bennett ordered officers not to participate on city property. Capt Verlon Ball warned of discipline for disobedience while officers argued the move intimidates and violates constitutional rights. Police Chief Ray Waymire noted a lack of communication between the bargaining unit and City Administration.
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Gary Bennett
Venice
City Hall
Verlon Ball
Bennett
Cit
Francisco
Ray Waymire
Waymire
Canine attack brings no charges
A Nokomis resident faces no charges after a mixed-breed dog bit Evelyn Parker on January 8 near Nokomis Beach. Sarasota County animal control director L. P. Stallings explained that only a tag violation could trigger action, with a 72 hour window to report. The incident allows civil nuisance action by the victim, while police note limits on rights and officer participation in an informational rally.
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Fred Berger
Nokomis
L. P. Stallings
Animal Control
Sarasota County
Berger
Evelyn Parker
Nokomis Beach
Stallings
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