Streetlife

Anna Maria

Feb. 16, 300 block of Spring Avenue, burglary. Two nail guns were reported stolen from the back of a utility trailer.

Feb. 19, South Bay Boulevard and Pine Avenue, warrant. A man was arrested on a warrant for failing to pay child support.

Feb. 20, 300 block of Gulf Boulevard, found property. A watch was found on a bench near the beach.

Feb. 20, 400 block of Magnolia Avenue, information. Deputies were called to investigate a person who had taken an interest in a juvenile on the girls' basketball team. According to the report, deputies met with the individual, the juvenile and her parents and determined no crime had been committed.

Bradenton Beach

Feb. 10, 2300 block of Avenue C, theft. A man reported his bicycle seat stolen.

Feb. 13, 2000 block of Bay Drive North, recovered stolen boat. A boat reported stolen earlier in the week was reportedly found by the owner.

Holmes Beach

Jan. 30, Anna Maria Bridge, DUI. Eric Bergan, 54, of Holmes Beach, was arrested by an officer from the Florida Highway Patrol for driving under the influence of alcohol after Holmes Beach police were called to the scene of an accident on the bridge where Bergan's vehicle was stuck with the right-side tires on the sidewalk.

Feb. 13, 3300 block of Fourth Avenue, larceny. A man reported that his gun was stolen from the trunk of his rental car.

Feb. 13, 100 block of 49th Street, burglary. A man reported evidence that someone cut a window screen in an attempt to enter his apartment, although nothing was reportedly stolen.

Feb. 13, 6100 block of Holmes Boulevard, larceny. A man reported his mountain bike stolen.

Feb. 15, 4000 block of Gulf Drive, burglary. A woman reported her wallet stolen from her car. According to the report, the emptied wallet was found in the sideyard of the house.

Feb. 15, 7200 block of Palm Drive, DUI. John Arlington, 35, of Anna Maria, was arrested after police received a report that a drunk male was in the parking lot of S&S Plaza. Officers caught up with Arlington at the Anchor Inn where he was found in his vehicle. According to the report, after Arlington agreed to call a cab and go home, officers saw him driving his vehicle without headlights. According to the report, he was charged with driving under the influence and careless driving.

Feb. 16, 4800 block of Gulf Drive, animal complaint. Animal control was contacted by a landlord complaining that a tenant left his/her dog unattended for several days. According to the report, the complainant was told the dog had adequate shelter and access to the apartment and the officer would leave some dog food and post a 24-hour abandonment notice on the apartment door. According to the report, a few hours later the same dog was found tied up and abandoned behind Ace Hardware store. According to the report, officers do not believe the dog's owner was responsible for abandoning the dog, which is a violation of state animal cruelty laws.

Feb. 19, 5600 block of Guava, theft. A man reported two bicycles stolen.

Feb. 19, 5600 block of Gulf Drive, burglary. A woman reported a purse stolen from her living room.