North Port Police announces the passing of one of our own
Francesco Abbruzzino, The Uncensored Report, LLC
NPPD
It is with great sadness that the North Port Police Department (NPPD) announces the passing of one of our own. Friday night at approximately 10pm April 29, 2022 Detective Anthony Cornine (37) was found deceased in his Arcadia home by the Desoto County Sheriff’s Office. It is believed that Detective Cornine took his own life. Anthony was with NPPD for nearly four years. He previously served the public with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
Our Critical Incident Stress Management Team, as well as our Police Chaplain, have mobilized resources to help everyone cope with this tragic news. Especially Detective Cornine’s family. “My deepest condolences go out to Detective Cornine’s family and those that knew and loved him,” says NPPD Chief Todd Garrison. “Our current focus is making sure we are doing everything we can to comfort Anthony’s family and our NPPD family.”
NPPD will help Detective Cornine’s family with plans, as they see fit, pertaining to funeral arrangements. Those plans will be announced when finalized.
NPPD and the City of North Port is dedicated to helping and providing support to all who are contemplating suicide. Recently, the City held a suicide prevention discussion focused on this very issue. “I want to send my heartfelt condolences to Detective Cornine’s family and friends. We are here for you,” says North Port City Manager Jerome Fletcher. “Nobody should feel alone. There are great resources here in our community to help anyone who is struggling.”
If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, please call the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255).