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
– Mario Gabriel Lopez Hernandez, 46, of 8224 Hobhouse Circle, Raleigh, North Carolina, was charged on Sept. 26 with one county each of failure to appear for misdemeanor offense, out-of-county warrant and drive with expired license for more than six months.
OTHER ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS
– On Sept. 26, a traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle with only one brake light. The driver was subsequently issued notice to appear for never having a driver’s license issued and a warning for faulty equipment.
– On Sept. 26, a traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle for running a stop sign. The driver was subsequently issued notice to appear for never having a driver’s license issued and a warning for the stop sign.
– On Sept. 28, a traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle with no brake lights. The driver was subsequently issued notice to appear for never having a driver’s license issued and a citation for driving with faulty equipment.
– On Sept. 28, a traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle for excessive speed. The driver was subsequently issued notice to appear for never having a driver’s license issued and a citation for failure to obey a traffic control device.
– On Sept. 30, a traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle for expired registration. The driver was subsequently issued notice to appear for knowingly driving with a suspended driver’s license.
ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS STATISTICS
From Sept. 26 to Oct. 2:
– Alarm calls (business and residential): 10
– 911 non-emergency calls: 23
– Traffic crashes: 2
– Radar details: 58
– Traffic stops: 30
— Citations issued: 15
— Written warnings issued: 3
— Verbal warnings issued: 16
– Field interviews: 0
– Residential area checks: 498
– Business area checks: 210
– Total area checks: 1,099
– Reported burglaries: 1
– Reported thefts: 0
– Total CAD calls: 1,355
September 2023:
– Alarm calls (business and residential): 24
– Non-emergency calls: 79
– Traffic crashes: 5
– Radar details: 229
– Traffic stops: 127
— Citations issued: 47
— Written warnings issued: 12
— Verbal warnings issued: 76
– Field interviews: 1
– Residential area checks: 2,162
– Business area checks: 904
– Total area checks: 4,705
– Reported burglaries: 2
– Reported thefts: 4
– Total CAD calls: 5,743
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
The city of Sanibel’s 2021 and 2022 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.
– 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.
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.