Valerie Davis age 12 missing from mother's work site Taco Bell, 6310 SR70 E, Bradenton; pink pants, black shirt; black hair, brown backpack.

Law enforcement officials will conduct DUI patrol on Friday night, 5:30PM-3:00AM; 500 arrests so far this year; don't drink and drive!

Brown Pride Locos gang member convicted on racketeer influenced and corrupt organizations (RICO) charges; 2 30-year sentences; Eric Santiago

County-wide DUI enforcement planned for Tuesday-Tuesday, October 25th-November 1st. Don't drink and drive!

Two named in Operation Receding Water will also be charged in June 2009 fatal shooting of Rolando Martinez-Rosales; Daniel Roblebo and Manuel Ramirez.

Operation Receding Water; several SUR 13 gang members arrested on federal racketeering charges; five still at large; www.manateesheriff.com

Man arrested for soliciting murder for hire, possession of firearm by felon, dealing stolen property; Larren Wade, dob 3/23/76.

Man arrested on child pornography charges; photo-Robert Engel, dob 5/18/72.

James Migliore, dob 8/21/57, arrested on homicide charge for Aug 26th death of Walton Orum.

9/22/11: Bradenton Police arrested Joshua Handley, dob 7/13/82, for robberies at Courtesy Cleaners and Panda Express restaurant.

9/20/11: Robbery at Courtesy Dry Cleaners, 3509 Manatee Av W, Bradenton; video: http://ping.fm/2kgSU Crime Stoppers 866-634-TiPS

Man fatally shot after entering his residence; victim James Collins, age 25; information? call 941-747-3011 or Crime Stoppers, 877-634-TIPS.

Check out our new website feature "Can You ID Me?" to identify persons of interest; http://ping.fm/MwxFZ

Sat, Aug 20th, 1PM; deputies will escort body of fallen soldier SPC4 Patrick Lay II; SRQ to Life Covenant Church, 5428 39th St E, Bradenton.

Man charged for soliciting hire to murder witness in his pending criminal case; Roderick Hamilton already in jail for Agg Assault on 9/13/10

Deputies arrest four (4) who fled burglary scene; 9:30 AM, SR62 Duette; vehicle stolen out of Hillsborough; property recovered.

Law enforcement agencies concentrating on DUI enforcement; Friday, Aug 19th; 5:30PM-3:00AM. Don't drink and drive!

Man arrested for two (2) home invasions in Lakewood Ranch; July 17th and July 26th; George Hand.

Photos of suspect in home invasions (2) in Edgewater, Lakewood Ranch; W/M; 20-30; 6'-6'3"; 170-200#; http://ping.fm/K6ulJ

Man arrested shortly after Walgreen's robbery at 1504 53rd Avenue East, Bradenton; suspect in July 13th Walgreen's robbery; Scott Casey.

Robbery-Walgreens, 4300 26th St W, Bradenton; W/M, age 30, maroon shirt w/white logo, black or blue shorts, tan shoes, ball cap, sunglasses

Personal items belonging to missing woman Sabine Musil-Buehler, missing since November 2008, found on Anna Maria Island; search continues.

Jeremy Sneperger arrested for fatal shooting of Eric Sutton on July 7th in 3100 block of 9th St W, Bradenton.

Jeremy Sneperger arrested in fatal shooting of Eric Cannon on July 7th at 3100 Block of 9th St W, Bradenton.

Man arrested shortly after robbing Bank of America, 3400 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton; money recovered; no injuries; Roger Upshaw in custody.

DUI enforcement Fri night, July 1st, 5:30PM-3:30AM; deputies and troopers working to reduce DUI and serious crashes. Don't drink and drive!

One suspect (Paul Royster) arrested in May 27th homicide of Orville Uhl; second suspect, brother Davon Royster still at large; 866-367-TIPS

DUI Saturation Patrol throughout county on Friday, May 27th, 5:00 PM to 3:00 AM. Don't drink and drive!

Phil Phelps, reported missing on Sunday, was located in hospital in Riverdale GA; involved in traffic crash, but in good condition.

Silver Alert- Phil Phelps, 88 yoa, W/M; missing after leaving senior living facility on Sun; seen driving grey 2004 Cadillac Deville on I-75

Operation Goldrush; jewelry store owner arrested for dealing stolen property; 5850 14 St W, Bradenton; Mohamad "Mo" Issa; video MSO YouTube.

Suspicious man approached 11yoa girl at bus stop 8:15AM; 22 Ct/51 Av E, Bradenton; no injuries; white male, dark wavy hair, rusty red truck.

Man wanted for April 5th Agg Battery against woman found dead in her apartment on April 11th; questions in homicide; Bryan Stanford, age 26

Palmetto PD and MSO arrest two suspects Wednesday night after robbery at King Buffet. Two suspects still at large.

Several armed robberies of area businesses; see video at MSO YouTube http://ping.fm/44IyI

Man wanted for aggravated assault on an elderly woman; Eliseo Ortiz, dob 10/15/59; contact Crime Stoppers at 866-634-TIPS.

Man arrested in wife's 2008 death; Robert Taylor is in custody in Missouri; to return to Manatee County to face murder charges.

Man arrested in Feb 15th shooting in Palmetto; charged w/attempted murder; Louis Bernard Goff, Jr., age 20.

Please Be Safe!

Bruce Brooks aka Brian Brooks arrested while walking along 23rd St E, Palmetto; charged with Jan 17th armed kidnapping (carjacking).

Wanted-Brian Brooks aka Bruce Brooks, B/M, 9/9/65; Jan 17th carjack at McDonald's, 53rd Av E, Bradenton; contact Crime Stoppers 866-634-TIPS