Cops Corner

Woman comes home to find surprise roofing job

Roofers were removing shingles from the wrong home as a language barrier prompts the woman to call law enforcement. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.


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  • | 5:00 a.m. September 18, 2024
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Saturday, Aug. 31

Vacation altercation

11:32 a.m., 500 block of South Polk Drive

Dispute: The housekeeper of a vacation rental home reported a physical altercation between a couple in the driveway. She indicated they checked into the property two days earlier and have been arguing constantly until they checked out that morning.

The complainant said she witnessed the man grab his female companion by the arm and force her into his vehicle before driving away. The problematic pair were located later on Palm Avenue in reference to a separate incident of an unspecified nature. 

The male subject stated they got into a verbal argument because she refused to leave, but it never became physical. The female subject refused to cooperate with law enforcement, did not want to provide any information and stated that she was fine. 

No physical injuries were noted and because of a lack of cooperation by both subjects it could not be determined if a crime occurred.


Sunday, Sept. 1

Sleeping it off

7:05 a.m., 1700 block of 23rd Street

Dispute: A woman noted a Dodge Charger, that did not belong to either occupant of a home at that address, was parked on the property. She approached the driver of the vehicle and told him to leave, which he did. There are several individuals who show residency at the address.

Familiar to law enforcement, the woman who made the report has been advised several times that any of the individuals who show residency can invite people onto the property, which is usually the case. This time, though, she said she argued with one of the other residents about the car, and said that man punched her in the face.

The accused confirmed that they were arguing, but he denied making physical contact.

During the call, officers found the same Charger parked nearby, blocking the property. A search of the vehicle revealed marijuana in the center console, and the man was issued a marijuana civil citation.


Monday, Sept. 2

Wife stalking wife

7:34 p.m., SPD headquarters

Domestic stalking: A woman who was accompanied by her new girlfriend arrived at SPD headquarters, complaining that her “legal wife” came to her residence and saw her illicit paramour there. Attempting to avoid a conflict, the two left and went to the police station, followed by the jilted wife who admitted she was wrong for following them but that she was upset because of her betrothed’s extramarital dalliances. The married couple were educated about circuit court and how to go about filing for a divorce, since that course of action appeared inevitable.


Wednesday, Sept. 4

Wrong roof

10:19 a.m., 1500 block of 22nd Street

Property damage: Coming home to find a work crew removing shingles from the roof of her rental home, a woman called her landlord who was just as surprised as she was about that turn of events. She confronted the workers who spoke no English, and as a result of the language gap called law enforcement for assistance.

While officers were on the scene, a representative from the roofing company arrived, and advised the crew they were supposed to be repairing a roof a few houses down the street. The representative apologized for the mistake and said the roof will be repaired.

 

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