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Video shows shots fired in Riverwalk road rage crash, Bradenton police say

4 days ago | bradenton.com | Michael Moore

A dispute over a turn signal led to Monday afternoon’s crash and gunfire near the Bradenton Riverwalk, according to police. On Tuesday, police announced that three people now face charges in connection with the incident at 101 Riverfront Blvd. near the Riverwalk’s volleyball courts and skate park where officers responded around 3:23 p.m. following multiple 911 calls.
‘SharkFest’ researcher sentenced in Florida for a $453k scheme

1 week ago | tampabay.com | Michael Moore

A shark researcher who stole more than $450,000 from a nonprofit with Florida ties will spend years in prison and decades on probation. Christine Bedore, 45, a former biology professor featured on National Geographic’s “SharkFest,” pleaded no contest earlier this month in a Manatee County courtroom to felony charges of scheming to defraud and fraudulent use of personal identification, according to court records.
Construction starts on Fla. PD 's $35M 'state of the art' station

1 week ago | police1.com | Michael Moore

By Michael Moore Jr.The Bradenton HeraldBRADENTON, Fla. — Bradenton has begun construction of a new police headquarters with state-of-the-art amenities and ample room for the law enforcement agency. Police officials say the department has outgrown its current downtown headquarters, which opened in 1998 and shares a space with Bradenton City Hall, 101 12th St. W., Bradenton.
Bradenton man gets prison time for selling meth. It’s not his first conviction

1 week ago | bradenton.com | Michael Moore

A Bradenton man is set to spend more than a decade in federal prison for distribution of methamphetamine. A federal judge sentenced 42-year-old Jimmy Altidor to 15 years in prison for possession with intent to distribute meth, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida. The sentencing comes after Altidor pleaded guilty on Jan. 16, according to court records.
Bradenton Florida Police Department Building $35M 'State-of-the-Art' Headquarter

1 week ago | officer.com | Michael Moore

The building, which sits across the street from the Manatee River, has also faced storm-related challenges in the current space, according to police. Police said the headquarters sustained roof damage during Hurricane Ian. During Hurricane Helene, storm surge crossed First Avenue and reached the grassy area behind the building. Ahead of Hurricane Milton, the department evacuated more than 47,000 pieces of evidence, along with weapons, ammunition, and sensitive computer equipment.
Motorcyclist seriously injured in Bradenton crash with Manatee deputy

1 week ago | bradenton.com | Michael Moore

An on-duty Manatee County deputy and a motorcyclist crashed early Thursday in Bradenton, the sheriff’s office said. The crash happened around 6:19 a.m. in the 3600 block of 44th Avenue West, according to a news release by the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office. The motorcyclist suffered serious injuries and went to a local hospital for treatment, deputies said. Further information about the crash was not immediately available Thursday afternoon.
Motorcyclist seriously injured in Bradenton crash with Manatee deputy

1 week ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Michael Moore

Motorcyclist seriously injured in Bradenton crash with Manatee deputyThe Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said they are investigating a crash between an on-duty deputy and a motorcyclist in the in the 3600 block of 44th Avenue West in Bradenton. An on-duty Manatee County deputy and a motorcyclist crashed early Thursday in Bradenton, the sheriff’s office said.
Teen used WhatsApp to set up Bradenton taxi robbery at gunpoint, police say

2 weeks ago | bradenton.com | Michael Moore

Bradenton police arrested a 16-year-old boy Thursday after he allegedly robbed a taxi driver at gunpoint, the department said in a news release. The driver told police he picked up a passenger who went by “Bob” in Palmetto and drove him to the 500 block of Martin Luther King Avenue West around 1:45 p.m. Wednesday, according to the release. The suspect requested the ride through WhatsApp, and police said he had used the same pickup and drop-off locations several times in the past three months.
Video shows Manatee deputies use spike strips to stop stolen vehicle chase

2 weeks ago | bradenton.com | Michael Moore

A man crashed a stolen car into a retention pond Tuesday night after leading deputies on a brief chase through Manatee County, the sheriff’s office said. Deputies arrested Brendarius Pittman, 27, on charges of grand theft auto, fleeing to elude, driving with a suspended license and possession of marijuana, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
Body camera video shows driver drag Bradenton officer before crash, police say

2 weeks ago | bradenton.com | Michael Moore

A 19-year-old driver faces several felony charges dragged a Bradenton police officer more than 100 feet while trying to flee a traffic stop Tuesday night, police said. The Bradenton Police Department said Lenny Macias-Rangel drove off during the stop, pinning Officer Shane Sharp’s body against the dashboard inside the car and dragging him before crashing into a pole.