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
– Bryan Dwane Ballard, 62, of 16130 Via Solera Circle, Apt. 104, Fort Myers, was charged on June 15 with one count each of DUI unlawful blood alcohol DUI influence of alcohol or drugs.
– Joshua Lee Hart, 20, of 13208 Third St., Fort Myers, was charged on June 18 with two counts of battery on officer firefighter EMT etc. and one count of resist officer with violence.
OTHER ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS
– On June 14, 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 16, officers responded to Bowman’s Beach in reference to a motorcycle stuck in a beach/dune habitat area. The motorcycle was removed from the beach area and the driver was issued a violation of city ordinance citation for usage of a motorized vehicle on the beach and a traffic citation for operating a motor vehicle on a sidewalk.
– On June 17, 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 13-19:
– Alarm calls (business and residential): 8
– 911 non-emergency calls: 65
– Traffic crashes: 2
– Radar details: 55
– Traffic stops: 32
— Citations issued: 9
— Written warnings issued: 1
– Field interviews: 1
– Residential area checks: 469
– Business area checks: 165
– Total area checks: 1,136
– Reported burglaries: 0
– Reported thefts: 0
– Total CAD calls: 1,400
From June 2023 to date:
– Alarm calls (business and residential): 19
– Non-emergency calls: 167
– Traffic crashes: 6
– Radar details: 132
– Traffic stops: 103
— Citations issued: 26
— Written warnings issued: 1
– Field interviews: 2
– Residential area checks: 1,485
– Business area checks: 398
– Total area checks: 3,191
– Reported burglaries: 1
– Reported thefts: 2
– Total CAD calls: 3,927
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
The city of Sanibel’s 2021-22 Hurricane Re-entry Passes are still valid. If you have one, you do not need to re-apply for a new pass.
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.