On Patrol – June 2011
7:34 A.m. – Officer Morningstar – 6000 block, Gulf of Mexico Drive – Writer observed a bronze 1991 Cadillac four-door, tag #238NNX southbound on Gulf of Mexico Drive. Per FCIC/NCIC check of the tag the registered owner’s license was suspended Jan. 31, 2011, for Failure to Pay Traffic Fine. Writer stopped the vehicle in the 6000 block and made contact with the driver. The driver was identified by Florida Driver’s License. The driver stated he knew he was suspended he has received notice from the state and had not paid the fine due to lack of money. Driver stated he just got a full-time job and was only driving to work and planned on paying the fine.The driver was issued citation 1217 GSG for Driving While License Suspended With Knowledge to appear in Manatee County Court at 8:30 a.m., July 12; the driver was released on the citation. The vehicle was released to a licensed driver called to the scene.
Hit and run 4:20 p.m. – Officer Coffman – Gulf of Mexico Drive/Broadway – I responded to the area of Broadway and GMD in reference to a hit and run vehicle crash. Upon arrival I made contact with the driver of the van first. He told me that a few minutes earlier he had been driving south on S.R. 789 in Bradenton Beach approaching the Longboat Pass Bridge. He stated the driver of a white 2004 Ford F-150, tag #097XVI, was tailgating him as he approached the bridge, and he stepped on his brakes to make the truck back off. He stated the truck got closer and he threw a plastic cup of water over the roof of his van and back at the truck. As he reached the top of the bridge he stated the truck passed him illegally and hit his driver’s side exterior mirror of his van with the passenger mirror of the truck. The driver of the van then pulled off the road at Broadway and called the police.
Repeat offender 5:19 p.m. – Officer Morningstar – 3200 block, Gulf of Mexico Drive – While observing traffic at the location I saw a black 2008 Hyosung motorcycle tag #6384LI southbound motorcycle pass a vehicle by using the left turn/safety lane; the area is clearly marked as a no passing zone. Writer stopped the vehicle and made contact with the operator.
The operator identified himself using a Spanish ID and stated he did not have a driver’s license. He also stated he was riding a motorcycle, as he thought there was less chance he would get caught by police. Per FCIC, the operator has two current suspensions, two prior convictions for operating a motor vehicle without a DL and a VOP warrant for Manatee County.
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1:40 am – Officer Nagell – 3400 block, Gulf of Mexico Drive – While checking the beach in front of the location, I observed beach furniture to include a tent located on the beach within the area of nesting turtles. Due to the hour I will pass on a
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Below is an article I was just about to post. GRRR He really makes me MAD! As if I cared for him before, but now I really don't. Apparently he doesn't know anything about tortoises. I really don't like his comment about dedicating a site solely to the desert tortoise, as there aren't enough funds for every animal. There is a limited population with certain species, so dedicating a site can be very vital compared to another. I have been stewing on this all morning!!! "And I bet you didn't know that your tax dollars pay for a website dedicated to the Desert Tortoise. I'm sure it's a wonderful species, but we can't afford to have a standalone site devoted to every member of the animal kingdom," Biden wrote in the message also sent via email to supporters. "It's just one of hundreds of government websites that should be consolidated or eliminated." I am hitting the disagree button. I agree it is wasteful to spend money on vacant buildings or needlessly shipping copies all over the place, but I strongly disagree about the website. No we don't need to devote a website to every animal out there, but endangered or vulnerable species yes!!! The website is informing people, making them aware of this species in the hopes of saving it. "And I bet you didn't know that your tax dollars pay for a website dedicated to the Desert Tortoise. I'm sure it's a wonderful species, but we can't afford to have a standalone site devoted to every member of the animal kingdom," Biden wrote in the message also sent via email to supporters. "It's just one of hundreds of government websites that should be consolidated or eliminated.
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