‘Person of interest’ in custody
Just after 7 p.m. on Monday, March 17, the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office announced that it was investigating a stabbing that occurred in the area of Royal Palms Mobile Home Park, which stands at 8705 S. Tamiami Trail, Lot 108, Sarasota.
“The victim was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment,” the advisory noted.
“A person of interest is in custody at this time,” the advisory said, adding that that individual also was transported to a local hospital for treatment, as well.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to call the Criminal Investigation Section at 941-861-4900 or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers by calling 941-366-TIPS (8477) or going online at www.crimestoppers.com.
The Royal Palms Mobile Home Park “is a 55+ mobile home and RV community that’s home to an active and care-free lifestyle,” its website notes.
No further information about the incident was available prior to the deadline for this issue of The Sarasota News Leader.