The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) arrested Justin M. Cochara (DOB: 4/25/86), for Attempted Burglary of an Occupied Dwelling, Tuesday, December 2, 2025.

SCSO began an investigation into a November 19 incident in Venice where Cochara was observed on video parking in the victim’s driveway. He then opened the front door of the residence, while wearing blue latex gloves and carrying a backpack. Cochara told the victim he thought she “wanted company”; the victim immediately told Cochara to leave and contacted the sheriff’s office. On December 2, Cochara was arrested by the Criminal Investigations Section (CIS) detectives and members of the Tactical (TAC) Unit. When he was taken into custody, he was wearing blue latex gloves.

During this investigation, detectives collaborated with the North Port Police Department and the Sarasota Police Department.

If you have any information pertaining to this subject, please contact Detective Pelfrey with the SCSO Criminal Investigations Section at (941) 861-4900 or Crime Stoppers (941) 366-8477 or sarasotacrimestoppers.com.