SPD releases weekly blotter
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
– Jose Jaime Barron Jr., 47, of 4972 S. Galaxy Drive, Fort Myers, was charged on April 8 with one count each of DUI unlawful blood alcohol DUI alcohol or drugs fourth or subsequent offense and moving traffic violation driving while license suspended revoked revocation equivalent status third subsequent violation.
– Jacob Lloyd Tucker, 21, of 101 Hightower Ave., Lehigh Acres, was charged on April 8 with one count of out-of-state-fugitive fugitive from justice.
OTHER ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS
– On April 8, a 4-foot alligator was removed from a swimming pool and relocated to conservation land.
– Officers continue to respond to calls concerning illegal dumping.
– Officers continue to issue warnings and citations for the dewatering of pools in violation of the city ordinance.
ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS STATISTICS
Week to date for April 4-10:
– Alarm calls (business and residential): 1
– 911 non-emergency calls: 77
– Traffic crashes: 3
– Traffic stops: 40
— Citations issued: 10
— Written warnings issued: 4
– Field interviews: 0
– Residential area checks: 700
– Business area checks: 367
– Total area checks: 1,442
– Reported burglaries: 0
– Reported thefts: 2
– Total CAD calls: 1,794
April 2023 to date:
– Alarm calls (business and residential): 2
– Non-emergency calls: 104
– Traffic crashes: 4
– Traffic stops: 57
— Citations issued: 15
— Written warnings issued: 8
– Field interviews: 0
– Residential area checks: 1,054
– Business area checks: 523
– Total area checks: 2,133
– Reported burglaries: 0
– Reported thefts: 2
– Total CAD calls: 2,627
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
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.
– There is no beach access at the Sanibel Boat Ramp at this time.
– 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.
Additional beach park facilities are open to the public. For more information on Sanibel beaches, visit https://www.mysanibel.com/government/public-works-department/useful-links/parks-public-beaches.
Dewatering of a pool or spa directly into a waterbody, into the city’s stormwater system or onto any third-party’s property without the third party’s consent is expressly prohibited.
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.