
May 5, 2026
Melissa Conway and Jimmy Nicholson were recognized as Employees of the Month by Manatee County Sheriff's Office for April 2026. Their creative projects—an agency holiday music video by Nicholson and Operation Track Santa led by Conway—drew strong community engagement.
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May 5, 2026
Deputy Michael Blocker was named Deputy of the Month for April 2026 by the Manatee County Sheriff's Office after safely resolving an armed confrontation at Walmart. Officials say his actions prevented harm to both civilians and deputies.
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April 20, 2026
Detectives are investigating an armed robbery and shooting that occurred at Mega Arcade in Manatee County. A customer was critically injured after refusing demands from an armed suspect who remains at large. Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward.
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April 10, 2026
A man has been arrested following a fatal stabbing in south Manatee County on April 9. Authorities say Jesse Nicholas Jones called police after allegedly stabbing his wife, who later died from her injuries. Two young children present at the scene were unharmed.
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September 24, 2025
FOIA Request to Manatee County Sheriff's Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.
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