The Manatee County Sherriff’s Department announced the arrest of 17 men and women in a prostitution sting that spanned several months. In the sting, police detectives would pose as prostitutes or johns when responding to online ads for prostitution. Once the detective and the suspect agreed to exchange sex for money, they would agree to […]
Misdemeanors
Miami Police Investing in Surveillance Camera and Gunshot Detection Systems
The Miami Police Department recently announced that it is investing more than $700,000 in anti-terrorism funds from the federal government into an extensive surveillance camera system and a gunshot detection system. The two systems are part of a campaign promise made by Francis Suarez and has now been unanimously approved by the city counsel. The […]
Multi-agency “Operation Impact” Concluded in Sarasota County
Between May 23 and June 1, a variety of different agencies in Sarasota County conducted a sweep meant to eliminate the perception that the environment was supportive of criminal behavior there. “Operation Impact” involved officers from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, the Florida Highway Patrol, the ATF and the Florida Department of Corrections, Probation […]
