North Port News and Traffic Report

12/17/2024

Police activity at Toledo Blade and Price has the intersection shut down in North Port. Video in comments.

12/17/2024

Already! I-75Snear MM212.

12/17/2024

New federal law provides tax relief for victims of natural disasters.

U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) announced Monday that his bipartisan legislation, H.R. 5863, The Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act, has been signed into law by President Biden.

12/17/2024

From Sarasota PD.

The Sarasota Police Department is warning the public about a rising trend in thefts of e-bikes and dirt bikes sold through online marketplaces such as Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist. Recently, multiple incidents have been reported where sellers are deceived during the transaction process, resulting in the theft of their motorized bikes.

In these cases, sellers often travel to Sarasota from out of town to meet potential buyers who express interest in purchasing the bike. During the meeting, the buyer typically requests a test ride but never returns with the bike. To appear trustworthy, the buyer may quickly present money (flashing cash) as proof of funds or offer counterfeit money as collateral before taking the bike for a test ride.

SPD is actively investigating these thefts and encourages the public to take precautions when conducting online marketplace transactions, especially during the holiday season.

𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
• 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Use the SPD Transaction Safe Place located in the lobby of the Sarasota Police Department at 2099 Adams Lane. The lobby is monitored and open from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., seven days a week.
• 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝: Avoid meeting strangers alone. Having someone with you can increase safety.
• 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬: Meet during the day in well-lit public areas.
• 𝐀𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐝 𝐋𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐀𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐡: Use digital payment methods when possible.
• 𝐃𝐨 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥: Ensure buyers provide verified identification or other legitimate guarantees if you plan to allow a test ride.

SPD encourages sellers to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity. If you’ve experienced a similar theft or have information about these incidents, please contact the Sarasota Police Department at 941-316-1199 or Sarasota Crime Stoppers at 941-366-TIPS (8477) or online at sarasotacrimestoppers.com.

12/16/2024

Full stop on I-75N in Sarasota, where rush hour is 12-14 hours a day.

12/16/2024

From the SCSO.

SCSO has arrested Micah Redding (DOB: 02/12/2002) for attempted homicide following a shooting that occurred at approximately 11:11 p.m., Friday, in the area of Fallow Road and E. Baffin Drive in Venice. On arrival, deputies located one female victim who was transported to Sarasota Memorial Hospital by Bayflight.

The SCSO Criminal Investigation Section (CIS) is continuing its investigation. Anyone with information about the shooting is encouraged to call CIS at 941-861-4900 or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers by calling 941-366-TIPS (8477), or online at www.crimestoppers.com.

Click link for complete news release: https://bit.ly/3DsnB8Q

12/16/2024

From CCSO.

On behalf of Sheriff Prummell and the entire CCSO family, we thank you for the support you have shown as we all mourn our brother, Cpl. Elio Diaz. Please know that your messages, comments, and prayers are heard and appreciated by our members all throughout the agency.

This photo of Cpl. Diaz is from this year's Shop With A Cop program - an event for which he eagerly signed up each year. His love for his career, the people he served, and the people he served beside was unparallelled.
Cpl. Elio Diaz
EOW: 12/15/2024
🖤💙🖤

12/16/2024

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12/16/2024

DEBRIS IN ROAD
I-75 NB [MM212] x[MM212] SARASOTA
Notes: LADDER IN THE CENTER LANE - SERVICE TRUCK IS ENROUTE

12/16/2024

Corporal Elio Diaz of the CCSO lost his life serving his community last night. Certainly a tragedy to his family and a huge wake up call to law enforcement serving in our area that our once tranquil, laid back communities have become increasingly dangerous in the wake of massive development and a huge influx of people. If it wasn't paradise lost before last night, it certainly is now with the senseless killing of Corporal Diaz. God Bless all the law enforcement officers serving our local communities each and every day.

12/16/2024

A look at I-75S right now. Sadly this is an every day event now.

12/16/2024

08:20 TRAFFIC CRASH WITH INJURIES MYRTLE ST/TWIN DR
08:03 TRAFFIC CRASH WITH INJURIES E RIVER RD/S RIVER RD

12/16/2024

Tragically, another fatality earlier this morning.
TAMIAMI TRL x[COLLINGSWOOD BLVD] [PORT CHARLOTTE]
DispatchTime: 05:45
ArriveTime: 06:23
Notes: COMPLETE ROADBLOCK NORTHBOUND TAMIAMI TRL (US-41)

12/16/2024

Sheriff Prummell will be addressing the media soon in regards to the shooting death of a CCSO Deputy earlier tonight.

12/16/2024

Charlotte County Deputy shot and killed in the line of duty tonight. Condolences to the family and to the CCSO.

12/15/2024

Active crime scene at Apple Bee's in Port Charlotte in connection with an officer involved shooting just after 5PM, reportedly at the Marathon Gas Station near Sunseeker Resort. Unconfirmed reports that a deputy was shot at the gas station, gunman fled, and was confronted at Popeye's at Kings Highway and Sandhill Blvd where more shooting apparently took place. Parts of Kings Highway are now closed due to the incident. One suspect in custody. EMS is on scene. Deputies are currently searching the immediate area for damage or injuries due to stray gunfire. The crime scene includes Popeye's, RaceTrac and Apple Bee's. Sandhill Blvd is now being closed as well all the way down to Capricorn Blvd. The perimeter around this scene is pretty large, extending well into Deep Creek. No further details available. Update. Unconfirmed reports that the shooter shot a deputy near Sunseeker Resort and fled to Sandhill Blvd area. EMS was dispatched to Apple Bee's but I do not know why. Deputies were/are on scene at Popeye's and RaceTrac as well. Nothing stated here is confirmed. It is a fluid situation. Information and details can and will change as things get sorted out. If you think we are posting lies, unfollow.

12/15/2024

Micah Redding was arrested in connection with the Friday night shooting in Venice. He was charged with attempted murder, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, leaving the scene of an accident, and other charges.