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
– Kevin Michael Gerbers, 49, of 1716 Pemberton Drive, Fort Wayne, Indiana, was charged on June 7 with DUI unlawful blood alcohol DUI influence of alcohol or drugs.
OTHER ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS
– On June 11, officers discovered an unoccupied vehicle that had been in a crash. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office Aviation Unit responded and assisted in locating the subjects involved in the incident.
– On June 11, a traffic stop for excessive speed was initiated on Sanibel-Captiva Road. The driver was subsequently issued a notice to appear for unlawful speed (68 mph in a 35 mph zone).
– On June 12, a traffic stop for excessive speed was initiated on Sanibel-Captiva Road. The driver was subsequently issued a notice to appear for unlawful speed (68 mph in a 35 MPH mph).
– On June 12, a traffic stop was initiated for excessive speed. The driver was subsequently issued a notice to appear for never having a driver’s license issued and a citation for unlawful speed.
ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS STATISTICS
From June 6-12:
– Alarm calls (business and residential): 5
– 911 non-emergency calls: 70
– Traffic crashes: 2
– Radar details: 43
– Traffic stops: 56
— Citations issued: 14
— Written warnings issued: 0
– Field interviews: 0
– Residential area checks: 566
– Business area checks: 131
– Total area checks: 1,199
– Reported burglaries: 1
– Reported thefts: 1
– Total CAD calls: 1,490
From June 2023 to date:
– Alarm calls (business and residential): 11
– Non-emergency calls: 102
– Traffic crashes: 4
– Radar details: 77
– Traffic stops: 71
— Citations issued: 17
— Written warnings issued: 0
– Field interviews: 1
– Residential area checks: 1,016
– Business area checks: 233
– Total area checks: 2,055
– Reported burglaries: 1
– Reported thefts: 2
– Total CAD calls: 2,527
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.
Some beach park facilities on Sanibel are still closed. 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.