After an eight month investigation at the Manatee County Sheriff’s Department, it has been determined that 2 former high ranking members were using public equipment for their own personal use. The were also allowing others to do the same, allowing it to become a common practice at the work site. For up-to-date news accounts of this story, photos and to post a comment, please access the links below:
Manatee County Sheriff’s Department Message Board
04/06/2012 – Manatee sheriff’s officials misused public property; possible embezzlement probe ongoing




