Scott Baio Fan Chief Bevan Meets Actor At Shop: Bradenton Police

PALMETTO, FL — Scott Baio fan Bradenton police Chief Melan Bevan was so excited to hear the actor was recently visiting “one of her go-to shops” that she rushed over to Scavengers Marketplace in Palmetto to meet him, the Bradenton Police Department wrote in a Saturday morning Facebook post.

The “Happy Days” fan even donned a Chachi t-shirt gifted to her by friends when stopping by the veteran-owned shop, the agency said.

After learning that Baio owns a Jeep, she brought a few of the department’s rubber duckies to give to him. The ducks can be purchased from the agency’s records department for $3 and proceeds benefit the Bradenton Police Explorer Program.

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The “Charles in Charge” actor and his wife, Renee Baio, moved to Bradenton from California last spring.

After 45 years in the Los Angeles area, the couple cited rising homelessness and crime as the reason for their departure.

"I chose Manatee County for various reasons," Renee told the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. "It's close to Anna Maria Island, Siesta Key, and I love the small town feel and values of Manatee County and I support mom-and-pop businesses and would like to keep them thriving."

The couple listed their Woodland Hills, California, home for $3.85 million in March, according to Dirt.

On April 20, Scott tweeted a photo of himself with his wife on the beach and wrote, “Living our best life in Florida.”

He explained his reason for leaving Los Angeles in a May 3 tweet, writing, “After 45 years, I’m making my way to finally ‘exit stage right’ from California.”

In the tweet, he also shared data from a Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority survey, which found there are currently about 69,000 people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles County compared to 41,000 in 2022.

“This brings down property value. Also, no consequences for crime that is rampant, making things higher in price and it’s just not a safe place anymore,” Scott wrote in a separate tweet.

“In all sincerity, Scott and his wife, Renee, are fierce supporters of law enforcement and veterans. We are honored the Baio family chose to make Manatee County their home and are grateful for their support,” Bradenton police wrote on Facebook.