Crime and police news from Bradenton, FL

Crime

Photos of some of Manatee County's wanted fugitives.

Some of the latest arrivals at the Manatee County jail.

CRIME

Suspect in Bradenton slaying out of intensive care

Bradenton Police waiting for suspect in Karen Mudgett's death to get well enough to face charges.
CRIME

Police return 'lost boys' safely home

MANATEE -- The Manatee County Sheriff's Office safely returned a 9-year-old and 11-year-old boy to their frightened parents about 7:52 p.m. Monday.
CRIME

Florida lesbian, 18, faces 15 years in prison for having sex with 14-year-old high school basketball teammate

Nearly 80,000 supporters since Friday have signed an Internet petition demanding felony sex charges be dropped against an 18-year-old Florida lesbian who dated a 14-year-old high-school basketball teammate.
CRIME

Woman without cab fare to Manatee charged

A woman is charged with petit larceny for not paying her cab fare in Manatee County.
CRIME

Getaway vehicle loses door in Ellenton theft

Crime stories gleaned from police reports.
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Bradenton woman charged with battery on elderly

A Bradenton woman is charged with battery on an eldery person.
NATIONAL

Police: Suspects mistakenly dial 911 during crime

Two California men were in custody on Monday after accidentally dialing 911 on a cellphone before breaking into a car, authorities said.
CRIME

Piece of 'getaway' vehicle evidence in Ellenton theft

A part falls off getaway van and becomes evidence.
CRIME

Bones found on 75th Street West in Bradenton are from animal

Bones discovered on 75th Street W. are animal in origin.