Aviation unit helps capture Sarasota man
Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested a 23-year-old man after he ran from the Wendy's drive-thru into a wooded area on Wednesday, April 25.
Deputies say a Wendy's employee alerted police when Drake Jenkins went through the drive-thru on foot with a gun in his hand.
When deputies arrived on scene Jenkins ran into a wooded area in the 3300 block of Lake Point Blvd.
Sarasota County Sheriff's Aviation Unit responded to the scene and located Jenkins beneath the trees.
According to deputies, Jenkins was in possession of a loaded handgun and a backpack containing four magazines.
Jenkins is charged with Loitering and Prowling, Improper Exhibition of a Firearm and Unlicensed Carrying of a Concealed Firearm.
He remains in custody today at the Sarasota County Jail on $2,120 bond. {{file|t=aU8UZ_1524776501}} {{file|t=upfNW_1524776531}}