Manatee County Commission Candidate Arrested Again for Alleged Pretrial Release Violation
Manatee County Commission candidate Tony Barrett was arrested for a second time in relation to a domestic violence case. The arrest occurred in Manatee County, Florida, after Barrett allegedly violated pretrial release conditions by returning to a residence from which…
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 1, 2026 —
MANATEE COUNTY, FL – Tony Barrett, a candidate for the Manatee County Commission, was arrested for the second time in connection with a domestic violence case. The latest arrest took place in Manatee County, Florida.
According to reports, Barrett is alleged to have violated the conditions of his pretrial release. This violation reportedly involved returning to a residence from which he had been previously barred.
The specific details regarding the date of this second arrest and the exact nature of the pretrial release conditions were not immediately available. The initial domestic violence case that led to Barrett’s previous arrest also remains under further review.
Further information regarding the circumstances of the alleged violation and any subsequent legal proceedings is expected as the case develops. The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is handling the ongoing investigation.
Story summarized from the original created by Jesse Mendoza on floridapolitics.com, see more information here.
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