As Sanibel continues to recover from Hurricane Ian, the Sanibel Police Department is committed to keeping the community safe and secure. To support that effort, a weekly police blotter will be issued on Tuesday that will include real time information about law enforcement response to criminal activity.

OTHER ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS

– On Dec. 27, a traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle for excessive speed. The driver was issued a notice to appear for the excessive speed (60 mph in a 20 mph zone).

– On Jan. 1, officers responded in reference to an unauthorized vehicle on the beach. A black SUV was observed stuck on the beach. A records check revealed one of the vehicle’s occupants had a non-arrestable warrant for DUI from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. The occupant was issued a notice to appear for the warrant and two violation of city ordinance citations.

ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS STATISTICS

From Dec. 26 to Jan. 1:

– Alarm calls (business and residential): 2

– 911 non-emergency calls: 8

– Traffic crashes: 2

– Radar details: 43

– Traffic stops: 53

— Citations issued: 17

— Written warnings issued: 0

— Verbal warnings issued: 37

– Residential area checks: 502

– Business area checks: 191

– Total area checks: 1,055

– Reported burglaries: 1

– Reported thefts: 0

– Total CAD calls: 1,298

December 2023:

– Alarm calls (business and residential): 24

– Non-emergency calls: 31

– Traffic crashes: 6

– Radar details: 174

– Traffic stops: 225

— Citations issued: 80

— Written warnings issued: 21

— Verbal warnings issued: 131

– Residential area checks: 2,263

– Business area checks: 784

– Total area checks: 4,472

– Reported burglaries: 2

– Reported thefts: 5

– Total CAD calls: 5,596

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

The city of Sanibel’s 2021 and 2022 Hurricane Re-entry Passes are still valid. If you have one, you do not need to re-apply for a new pass.

Updated information on the Sanibel Boat Ramp:

– The boat ramp is open to permit holders on weekdays, weekends and holidays.

– The boat ramp is open to the public (non-permit holders) on weekdays that are not holidays for a $40 daily fee.

– Commercial use of the boat ramp is prohibited.

– Fines for violations at the boat ramp are $250.

Roadside parking on Sanibel is not allowed except in the case of special events requiring a permit. It is enforced and can result in a $150 fine.

Solicitation is not allowed on Sanibel. Please share any photos of solicitation hang tags to police@mysanibel.com or use Tip411.

REPORTING SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY

Anonymous tips regarding crimes or suspicious activity can be submitted via Tip411:

– Text the keyword SANIBEL then your tip to 847411.

– Web tips can be submitted at https://www.tip411.com/tips/new?alert_group_id=22450.

– Use the free “Sanibel PD” app for your Android or iOS device.

The SPD’s non-emergency line is 239-472-3111.

Find the SPD on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/SanibelPolice.