CRIME & SAFETY
Car failed to stop at red light, 1 person killed, 7 injured in 5-car Sarasota crash, troopers say
One person was killed, and seven people were left with serious injuries in a five-car Sarasota crash on Tuesday. A driver in a sedan traveling south at 1:43 p.m. failed to stop at a red light as he was passing traffic in the right turn lane of US-301, north of Northgate Boulevard, according to a crash report from the Florida Highway Patrol. The front of the sedan collided with an SUV that was entering the intersection of US-301.
Area Police Departments host Drug Take-back Day
SUNCOAST, Fla. (WWSB) - Venice and Sarasota Police Departments hosted a drive thru Prescription Drug Takeback event. Citizens were able to responsibly dispose unwanted or expired prescription medications. This event will allow the community to prevent pill abuse and theft by getting rid of the unwanted medications.
Sarasota Police active shooter training at the Van Wezel
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The Sarasota Police Department conducting impromptu active shooter training at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in Sarasota. The training happened in the early morning hours of 3-7a.m on Tuesday and Thursday. Chief Rex Troche requires his officers to do these trainings every six months, regardless...
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