A Bradenton couple was arrested Friday on 10 aggravated animal cruelty charges. Five dogs, suffering from clear signs of emaciation and chronic malnutrition, consistent with long-term neglect, were seized from the couple's home this week. READ MORE: bradentonpd.com/newsreleases/b…

💊Saturday, BPD teamed up with HCA Florida Blake Hospital to collect 37 lbs of unused prescription drugs during the #CrushTheCrisis takeback day. Missed it? You can dispose of medications in the Operation Medicine Cabinet dropbox at BPD (100 10th St W) during business hours.

Hay there! BPD's CRA & Crime Prevention officers couldn't help posing for a family photo at Friday's Goblin Gathering. This isn't the entire team ... a few bale-d on the photo op. We'll see our way out.

AGGRAVATED ANIMAL ABUSE CASE - PUP-DATE! We know everyone is very concerned about the five dogs that BPD and Manatee County Animal Services removed from a home last week. We visited them today - and they're recovering well and putting on weight!

CASE UPDATE: The "Elon Musk" impersonator arrested for defrauding an elderly Texas woman out of $250K has pleaded guilty to money laundering. Jeffrey Moynihan told BPD detectives he gave the money he received to his online girlfriend. bradentonpd.com/newsreleases/c…

MISSING JUVENILE UPDATE: With the assistance of FDLE & Broward Sheriff, Gisselle Diaz-Maldonado was located safe in Fort Lauderdale early Thursday. Terry Lessage, 23, was arrested for interference w/custody - taking a child from their legal custodian without lawful authority.

MISSING JUVENILE RUNAWAY: Cooper Wall, 17, left the Horizons Group Care facility, 1800 block of 5th St W, on October 17th. He is 6'1" with blonde hair and brown eyes. If you have information on Cooper, contact Det. Mulligan at 941-932-9313 or [email protected].

NEW CHARGES for the robber who told his victims to "call the cops." In addition to grand theft, dealing in stolen property, and defrauding a pawnbroker, Christopher Dimastrantonio is charged with cashing a stolen check. bradentonpd.com/newsreleases/n…

James Flowers, Jr., one of two men arrested in connection with a violent armed home invasion in 2023, has been sentenced to a decade behind bars in the Florida Department of Corrections. NEWS RELEASE: bradentonpd.com/newsreleases/c…

🎃 This Friday, October 31st, the ManateeCrimestoppers Safe Kids Night returns to the Manatee County fairgrounds! Join us for candy, games for the whole family, costume contests & more! When: 6-9 p.m. Where: 1303 17th Street W, Palmetto - Enter through Gate #1 or Gate #9 Cost: FREE!

Slow down in school zones! Since the start of the 2025-2026 school year, Bradenton's school speed zone cameras have issued 3,541 violations. The highest speed recorded so far this school year is 67 mph. Learn more about the school speed zone cameras: bradentonpd.com/schoolzonecame…

Cooper was located Monday evening (10/27) and is safe.

Officer Gonzalez & Officer Stapleton are solo ... officers now. They spent the past few months with BPD's Field Training Officers & this week hit the road on their own! Both were BPD-Sponsored Recruits & graduated from the MTC Law Enforcement Academy earlier this year.

BPD is investigating a burglary at Beer, Wine & Smoke, 4240 Cortez Rd W. At 2:25 a.m., the suspect approached the business and left. He returned at 2:49 a.m., broke the window, attempted to break the register, but ran at the sound of the alarm. MORE INFO: bradentonpd.com/newsreleases/b…

Is she yours? Officer Graham found this sweetie wandering on 27th St E early Wednesday morning. He says she ran up to his patrol vehicle and hopped into the back seat. She was taken to Bishop Animal Shelter, where she remains. More info: 24Petconnect.com/DetailsMain/MN…

PUP-DATE! The 5 dogs seized as part of an aggravated animal cruelty investigation continue to improve every day! Their most recent weigh-ins indicate the dogs, which were malnourished, are getting healthier each day. We've posted a new batch of pics on our Facebook page. 🐾