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 Aug. 10, a traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle for failure to maintain its lane. A records check revealed the license plate was assigned to a family member’s vehicle and the vehicle was not registered. The driver was subsequently issued a citation for the lane violation and notice to appear for tag attached not assigned. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

– On Aug. 11, a traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle for passing in a no passing zone. The driver provided an out-of-state license and stated he had only been in Florida for several weeks. However, the officer had pulled the same driver over several months ago for unlawful speed and had received the same explanation at that time. The driver was subsequently issued notice to appear for failure to obtain a Florida driver’s license.

ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS STATISTICS

From Aug. 6-12:

– Alarm calls (business and residential): 14

– 911 non-emergency calls: 33

– Traffic crashes: 0

– Radar details: 41

– Traffic stops: 60

—- Citations issued: 23

—- Written warnings issued: 0

—- Verbal warnings issued: 39

– Residential area checks: 315

– Business area checks: 212

– Total area checks: 867

– Reported burglaries: 0

– Reported thefts: 0

– Total CAD calls: 1,139

August 2024 to date:

– Alarm calls (business and residential): 24

– Non-emergency calls: 44

– Traffic crashes: 1

– Radar details: 57

– Traffic stops: 79

—- Citations issued: 35

—- Written warnings issued: 0

—- Verbal warnings issued: 49

– Residential area checks: 510

– Business area checks: 328

– Total area checks: 1,426

– Reported burglaries: 1

– Reported thefts: 0

– Total CAD calls: 1,860

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.