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Sarasota Police seize 90.2 g fentanyl, 25.9 g cocaine and $10,000 in cash
Sarasota Police Strategic Investigations Unit (SIU) detectives and patrol officers executed a search warrant at a home at 3036 31st Way, Sarasota, on Monday, April 6, 2026.
04/10/2026 8:30 AM
Celebrate Spring with Sarasota Police Department’s Spring Fest
The Sarasota Police Department invites the community to its upcoming Spring Fest on Tuesday, April 14. This free, family-friendly event is designed to bring neighbors and agency members together for an afternoon and evening of fun and connection.
04/08/2026 1:06 PM
Sarasota Police Officers Save Individual in Mental Health Crisis
On Mar. 27, officers responded to a call about a man in crisis in a parking garage. When officers arrived, they found him on the sixth floor, in immediate danger. Officers quickly began speaking with the man, offering calm reassurance and letting him know he was not in trouble.
04/03/2026 9:52 AM
Sarasota Police recover stolen vehicle in real-time
The morning of March 6 a Sarasota Police officer responded to a call for a stolen vehicle near Barrington Circle. Within 20 minutes, the Real-Time Operations Center determined the vehicle was traveling northbound on Tuttle Avenue near Fruitville Road.
03/27/2026 9:31 AM
Sarasota Police Department to Host Spring Fest 2026 on April 14
The Sarasota Police Department invites the community to attend Spring Fest 2026, a free, family-friendly event scheduled for April 14, 2026, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. The event will take place at 2099 Adams Lane, directly in front of police headquarters.
02/26/2026
Sarasota Police officers rescue residents from house fire
Sarasota Police officers rescued two people Friday, Feb. 20, after a fire started in the 2200 block of North Osprey Avenue just after 10 p.m. Body-worn camera video of the rescues is available.
02/21/2026 6:46 PM
Three People Arrested in Armed Robbery of Sarasota Gas Station
Three people have been arrested by Sarasota police and are facing felony charges in connection with an armed robbery that happened Wednesday, Feb. 18.
02/20/2026 3:48 PM
Final Ride Honoring Retired K-9 Coti
The Sarasota Police Department is honoring the life and service of retired K-9 Coti, who worked beside Officer Nick Dominis from 2014 until his medical retirement in 2021. Coti passed away on Sunday, Feb. 15.
02/17/2026 4:01 PM
Be a Super Bowl Team Player: Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk
For Super Bowl LX on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Sarasota Police Department are reminding the public to plan ahead for a safe celebration: Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk.
02/03/2026 11:29 AM
Sarasota Police arrest suspect, seize more than 400 grams of cocaine
Sarasota Police Department SWAT officers and Strategic Investigations Unit (SIU) detectives executed a narcotics search warrant at a home at 2105 8th St. on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026.
01/23/2026 8:30 AM
High Visibility Enforcement program continues to improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety
Since August 2025, the Sarasota Police Department has been actively participating in a High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) campaign, dedicating more than 213 hours to improving safety for pedestrians, bicyclists and drivers across our city.
01/15/2026 4:07 PM
Sarasota police link local theft to career criminal
Margarita Elena Urriola Maldonado, 52, of Chile, is a suspect in coordinated pickpocketing and credit card fraud attempts, along with two other unidentified suspects.
01/15/2026 11:56 AM
Sarasota Police help Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office investigation, seize Glock switches
The Sarasota Police Department SWAT, Community Action Team (CAT) officers and Strategic Investigations Unit (SIU) detectives executed a search and arrest warrant at a home at 1579 28th St. on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026.
01/14/2026 10:00 AM