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 June 9, officers responded to a residence where a 5-foot alligator was observed resting on the steps in the pool. The state trapper was able to safely remove the alligator from the pool.

– On June 9, an officer observed a vehicle parked on the side of the road. After explaining that city ordinance prohibits roadside parking, a records check revealed the registered owner of the vehicle had a suspended driver’s license. The license was confiscated to be returned to the state. A licensed driver removed the vehicle from the scene.

ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS STATISTICS

From June 4-10:

– Alarm calls (business and residential): 6

– 911 non-emergency calls: 24

– Traffic crashes: 1

– Radar details: 52

– Traffic stops: 32

—- Citations issued: 3

—- Written warnings issued: 3

—- Verbal warnings issued: 26

– Residential area checks: 346

– Business area checks: 156

– Total area checks: 857

– Reported burglaries: 0

– Reported thefts: 0

– Total CAD calls: 1,068

June 2024 to date:

– Alarm calls (business and residential): 10

– Non-emergency calls: 32

– Traffic crashes: 3

– Radar details: 72

– Traffic stops: 62

—- Citations issued: 19

—- Written warnings issued: 5

—- Verbal warnings issued: 41

– Residential area checks: 484

– Business area checks: 259

– Total area checks: 1,296

– Reported burglaries: 0

– Reported thefts: 0

– Total CAD calls: 1,617

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 The 2023 permits have expired and are no longer valid.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.