The Sanibel Police Department is committed to keeping the community safe and secure. To support that effort, a weekly police blotter will be issued to include recent information about law enforcement response to criminal activity.

ARRESTS

– Clarence Lenard Davis, 36, of 4775 Cedar Hammock Court, Fort Myers, was charged on Nov. 12 with one count each of drive while license suspended revoked revocation equivalent status second offense and drive while license suspended revocation equivalent status.

– Yorlan Espinosa Pena, 28, of 1128 N.W. 12th Lane, Cape Coral, was charged on Nov. 13 with one count of drive while license suspended revocation equivalent status.

OTHER ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS

– On Nov. 12, a traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle for excessive speed. The driver was subsequently issued a notice to appear for never having a driver’s license issued and a citation for speeding. The vehicle was removed from the scene by a licensed driver.

– On Nov. 13, a traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle for excessive speed. The driver was subsequently issued a notice to appear for never having a driver’s license issued and a warning for speed. The vehicle was removed from the scene by a licensed driver.

– On Nov. 17, a records check during a traffic stop revealed the driver had a suspended license. The driver was subsequently issued a notice to appear for knowingly driving with a suspended license. The vehicle was removed from the scene by a licensed driver.

– On Nov. 17, a traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle with an obscured temporary tag. A records check revealed the vehicle was not registered. The driver was subsequently issued a notice to appear for the unregistered vehicle and a citation for failing to change the address on his license. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

– On Nov. 18, a traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle for excessive speed. The driver was subsequently issued a notice to appear for knowingly driving with a suspended license and a citation for unlawful speed. The vehicle was removed from the scene by a licensed driver

ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS STATISTICS

From Nov. 12-18:

– Alarm calls (business and residential): 4

– 911 non-emergency calls: 12

– Traffic crashes: 1

– Radar details: 59

– Traffic stops: 73

—- Citations issued: 24

—- Written warnings issued: 1

—- Verbal warnings issued: 52

– Residential area checks: 368

– Business area checks: 210

– Total area checks: 936

– Reported burglaries: 0

– Reported thefts: 3

– Total CAD calls: 1,241

November 2024 to date:

– Alarm calls (business and residential): 14

– Non-emergency calls: 36

– Traffic crashes: 2

– Radar details: 126

– Traffic stops: 179

—- Citations issued: 54

—- Written warnings issued: 2

—- Verbal warnings issued: 127

– Residential area checks: 997

– Business area checks: 441

– Total area checks: 2,275

– Reported burglaries: 0

– Reported thefts: 4

– Total CAD calls: 3,007

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

The 2025 Annual Beach Parking Permits are available at the Sanibel Recreation Center and are valid through Nov. 30, 2025. The 2024 permits will expire on Nov. 30; a 2025 permit will be required.

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.

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.