Men being too 'touchy' banished from a city park

Thursday, March 6

Tire(d) of false complaints

9 a.m., 1300 block of Boulevard of the Arts

Dispute: A repeat complainant told an officer his ex-wife had, yet again, slashed his tires although, as usual, he could not demonstrate any damage. Although all tires were inflated, he reiterated his formerly betrothed was responsible for the inapparent damage. 

The officer explained that he and other officers have watched the security footage and saw no one near his vehicle, proving his ex-wife was not a legitimate suspect of the damage that did not exist. The only marks the complainant could show appeared as normal wear and tear. In addition to being told there was no damage, he was further advised that further such reports lacking any evidence may result in criminal charges against him. 

Saturday, March 8

Too amorous in public

12:08 p.m., 2000 block of Adams Lane

Lewd and lascivious: A complainant advised an officer that there were two males in Laurel Park engaged in intimate acts and exposing themselves to the public. The officer spoke with the amorous couple who both admitted they were “being touchy” with each other, to which they were advised it was improper decorum to engage in such conduct outdoors within view of the public. 

As for the exposure, it did not appear it was being directed toward, but perhaps was in view of, the public.

Both were issued trespassing warnings from the park. No further action was taken.

Monday, March 10

Door jammed

12:05 a.m., Freedom Avenue at Bee Ridge Road

Disturbance: The victim advised an officer that his girlfriend kicked the passenger door of his vehicle, resulting in damage. The man said the two engaged in a verbal kerfuffle, at which time the woman requested he pull over, to which he complied. After exiting the vehicle, she kicked the door three times. The man said he exited the vehicle to survey the damage and was unable to open the door due to the dents. 

The subject told the officer she did nothing wrong, at best comprehension because of her slurred speech and droopy eyes. She also could not answer questions regarding the incident and instead spoke about the couple’s relationship issues. She also wanted the man to vacate their home in Apollo Beach. In the end, the complainant said he did not wish to pursue charges.

Damsel in distress

1:01 a.m., 1500 block of Main Street

Intoxicated person: While on patrol, an officer encountered a woman lying on the curb at North Pineapple Avenue and Main Street, where a man appeared to attempting to help her upright. While being held up by her arms, the man continually attempted to answer the officer’s questions directed toward the woman. When told to let her speak for herself, he rolled his eyes, according to the incident report.

As the woman continued swaying and showing signs of disorientation and intoxication, she identified the man as her boyfriend. Unable to identify where their car or home were, the man said she they were heading to their hotel, although he could not say which one. His inability to identify their hotel and the way he was trying to assist the woman, which resembled dragging her along, were concerning as he continued to speak over her when questioned and attempting to carry her away while they were speaking.

Two more officers arrived at the scene to assist in separating the two so the initial responding officer could question the woman alone. That’s when the woman became uncooperative, dropped toward the ground and began to flail while being restrained for her own safety. She was eventually guided into a cruiser and taken to Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

Meanwhile, the other officers on the scene interviewed the man, learning that he does not, in fact, know the woman and they had just met earlier in the evening. The report does not specify any action regarding the man.