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10/20/2026

💊 Clean out your medicine cabinet without getting out of your car! Join Venice Police for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at 1575 E. Venice Ave.

Just drive up and drop off your unwanted or expired medications for safe, anonymous disposal.

✅ Accepted: Pills, inhalers, unopened EpiPens and medication patches
❌ Not accepted: Liquids, needles, syringes, sharps or personal care products

Removing unneeded medications from your home helps prevent misuse and accidental ingestion. A quick stop can make a big difference! All medications collected during the event are later destroyed by incineration.

POLICE ACTIVITY 8:15 AM OCT 19: Venice Police is in the area of Spur Street and Warfield Avenue investigating a disturba...
10/19/2026

POLICE ACTIVITY 8:15 AM OCT 19: Venice Police is in the area of Spur Street and Warfield Avenue investigating a disturbance. There is no threat to the public. 🚔

🐾Join us in wishing a very happy birthday to K-9 Palmer today, Oct. 19! 🎂With his nose for finding evidence and his knac...
10/19/2026

🐾Join us in wishing a very happy birthday to K-9 Palmer today, Oct. 19! 🎂

With his nose for finding evidence and his knack for winning hearts, Palmer gives us plenty to celebrate. We’re grateful for all he does alongside his handler, Officer Erin Skaggs, to serve our community. 🎉 👮

Here’s to fetching extra belly rubs, plenty of treats, and a few birthday wishes for a very good boy! 💙🦴

‼️ SEEKING INFORMATION: The Venice Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred around 1 p.m. today, Oct....
10/17/2026

‼️ SEEKING INFORMATION: The Venice Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred around 1 p.m. today, Oct. 17, in the 200 block of Acerno Drive in the Milano community off Jacaranda Boulevard. No one was shot.

Officers determined this was an isolated dispute during which one individual produced a fi***rm that discharged. There is no threat to the public.

One individual is in custody on two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and one count of discharging a fi***rm in public or on residential property.

👉 We’re asking anyone in the area to review their doorbell, home security or other camera footage for anything that may help investigators.

If you have information or footage to share, please contact 941-486-2444 or send us a direct message. The investigation is ongoing, and we appreciate your help.

Come on out this weekend to Sun Fiesta in Centennial Park and dunk some of our City officials and staff for a good cause...
10/16/2026

Come on out this weekend to Sun Fiesta in Centennial Park and dunk some of our City officials and staff for a good cause! Check out the 3-day dunk tank lineup!

VPD had a great time hosting Venice High School students Wednesday on Student Government Day! And who didn't find their ...
10/16/2026

VPD had a great time hosting Venice High School students Wednesday on Student Government Day! And who didn't find their mock City Council presentation "otterly" adorable? 🦦

No official projects were passed, but plenty of leadership skills were on display. 👏 The future looks bright! 😎

💜 ᴏᴄᴛᴏʙᴇʀ ɪꜱ ᴅᴏᴍᴇꜱᴛɪᴄ ᴠɪᴏʟᴇɴᴄᴇ ᴀᴡᴀʀᴇɴᴇꜱꜱ ᴍᴏɴᴛʜ. The Venice Police Department stands with victims and survivors of domest...
10/16/2026

💜 ᴏᴄᴛᴏʙᴇʀ ɪꜱ ᴅᴏᴍᴇꜱᴛɪᴄ ᴠɪᴏʟᴇɴᴄᴇ ᴀᴡᴀʀᴇɴᴇꜱꜱ ᴍᴏɴᴛʜ. The Venice Police Department stands with victims and survivors of domestic violence.

Through partnerships with organizations like SPARCC Sarasota, Our Mother’s House, the Crisis Center and Centerstone, we help connect women and men with resources to feel seen, heard and supported as they reclaim their safety and independence.

ᴀʙᴜꜱᴇ ᴛᴀᴋᴇꜱ ᴍᴀɴʏ ꜰᴏʀᴍꜱ, ᴀɴᴅ ɴᴏᴛ ᴀʟʟ ᴀʙᴜꜱᴇ ʟᴇᴀᴠᴇꜱ ᴠɪꜱɪʙʟᴇ ɪɴᴊᴜʀɪᴇꜱ:
• Physical - hitting, pushing, strangling or physically restraining someone
• Emotional & verbal - threats, insults, humiliation or intimidation
• Sexual - pressuring or forcing sexual activity without consent
• Financial - controlling money, preventing someone from working or restricting access to basic needs
• Digital - using phones, apps or social media to monitor, threaten or control someone
• Isolation & control - limiting contact with loved ones or controlling where someone goes and whom they see

You are not alone. Victims and survivors deserve safety, respect and support. Whether you’re seeking help for yourself or someone you care about, resources are available:

📞 SPARCC | Local 24-hour helpline with free, confidential services 941-365-1976
📞 National Domestic Violence Hotline | 800-799-SAFE (7233) or Text START to 88788
📞If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911.

🚲 This week, our VPD bike team members leveled up, successfully completing a rigorous e-bike training course! From con...
10/15/2026

🚲 This week, our VPD bike team members leveled up, successfully completing a rigorous e-bike training course! From controlled stops and quick turns to slow-speed balance and obstacle navigation, officers sharpened the skills they need to patrol safely and effectively on two wheels. 🚲

Whether we’re patrolling downtown or on the trail, these e-bikes help us stay better connected to you. Say hi as we roll by! 👋

Huge thanks to Chris DePolis from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office for the great instruction!

UPDATE!! UPDATE!! READ ALL ABOUT IT!! Due to having very busy schedules while keeping our City safe, Sun Fiesta had to r...
10/14/2026

UPDATE!! UPDATE!! READ ALL ABOUT IT!!
Due to having very busy schedules while keeping our City safe, Sun Fiesta had to reschedule the Police and Fire Chiefs ... BUT it worked out very well because they'll both be in the Dunk Tank back to back on Friday night - the competition is heating up! 😁

🚔 Here’s your . From Oct. 6 to 11, Venice Police made seven arrests: • Shane Ferrell, 52 — First-degree petit theft; ...
10/14/2026

🚔 Here’s your . From Oct. 6 to 11, Venice Police made seven arrests:
• Shane Ferrell, 52 — First-degree petit theft; possession of a controlled substance without a prescription; possession or use of drug equipment
• Gary Roberts, 72 — Petit theft
• Robert Ryamond, 33 — Assault
• Marco Rivano, 49 — Grand theft
• April Knoll, 44 — DUI; refusal to submit to a blood alcohol test; resisting an officer without violence
• Christopher Santisteban, 45 — Ma*****na possession
• James Bell, 63 — Battery

👉 We share arrest information to keep you informed about police activity and provide transparency into the work of the Venice Police Department. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Arrest records and booking photos are public records. 🚨

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1575 E. Venice Avenue
Venice, FL
34292

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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+19414862444

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