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.

ARRESTS

– Delane Rubinio Gaspar, 20, of 101 Meadow Road, Lehigh Acres, was charged on May 28 with one count each of operate motor vehicle without valid license and out-of-county warrant.

OTHER ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS

– On May 30, an unlocked vehicle with the keys still in it was stolen from the Sanibel Lighthouse parking lot. While the investigation is still ongoing, the SPD would like to remind residents and visitors to always lock their vehicles and remove, secure or hide any valuables when leaving it unattended.

– On June 1, a traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle for excessive speed. The driver was subsequently issued a citation for speeding and a notice to appear for operating a vehicle without a valid license. The vehicle was removed from the scene by a licensed driver.

– On June 1, a traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle for excessive speed and passing over a solid yellow line. The driver was subsequently issued a notice to appear for unlawful speed (70 mph in a 35 mph zone).

– On June 1, a traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle for excessive speed. The driver was subsequently issued a citation for speeding and a marijuana pipe was seized for destruction.

– On June 2, a traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle for expired registration. The driver was subsequently issued a citation for the expired registration and a notice to appear never having a driver’s license issued. The vehicle was removed from the scene by a licensed driver.

– On June 2, a traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle for excessive speed. The driver was subsequently issued a citation for speed. Loose marijuana leaves and a half-smoked blunt were also seized for destruction.

ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS STATISTICS

From May 28 to June 3:

– Alarm calls (business and residential): 9

– 911 non-emergency calls: 19

– Traffic crashes: 3

– Radar details: 53

– Traffic stops: 57

—- Citations issued: 23

—- Written warnings issued: 2

—- Verbal warnings issued: 35

– Residential area checks: 309

– Business area checks: 193

– Total area checks: 931

– Reported burglaries: 0

– Reported thefts: 1

– Total CAD calls: 1,205

May 2024:

– Alarm calls (business and residential): 31

– Non-emergency calls: 101

– Traffic crashes: 4

– Radar details: 255

– Traffic stops: 243

—- Citations issued: 70

—- Written warnings issued: 15

—- Verbal warnings issued: 168

– Residential area checks: 1,668

– Business area checks: 791

– Total area checks: 4,339

– Reported burglaries: 2

– Reported thefts: 2

– Total CAD calls: 5,627

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

Roadside parking is not allowed on Sanibel and is enforceable with a $150 fine.

When leaving Sanibel, motorists are encouraged to travel east on Periwinkle Way. In order to minimize the number of vehicles driving through residential neighborhoods and increase traffic flow, priority is being given to vehicles eastbound on Periwinkle. Motorists using Bailey Road southbound, Lindgren northbound and Periwinkle westbound may experience additional delays as traffic flows are adjusted for efficiency.

The 2024 Annual Beach Parking Permits are available at the Sanibel Recreation Center and are valid from the date of purchase through Nov. 30. The 2023 permits have expired and are no longer valid.

Information for the Sanibel Boat Ramp:

– Parking and boat launching fee is $40 per day.

– Parking and boat launching on weekends and holidays is with AC/BC permit only.

– Commercial use is prohibited.

– Fines for violations at the boat ramp are $500.

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.