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
– Stephen George Gibbs, 65, of 5627 Bartusrol Court, Sanibel, was charged on Nov. 8 with one count of DUI unlawful blood alcohol DUI damage to property or person of another.
– Nicolas Jeremias Marcos Terraza, 22, of 3303 Armstrong Court, Fort Myers, was charged on Nov. 8 with one count each of hit and run leave scene of crash involve damage to property, DUI unlawful blood alcohol DUI damage to property or person of another and operate motor vehicle without valid license.
OTHER ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS
– On Nov. 7, 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 speeding. The driver’s license and vehicle’s tag were also seized due to a state order and the vehicle was towed from the scene.
– On Nov. 10, a traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle for expired registration. The driver was subsequently issued a notice to appear for an expired driver’s license of more than six months.
ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS STATISTICS
From Nov. 7-13:
– Alarm calls (business and residential): 7
– 911 non-emergency calls: 19
– Traffic crashes: 2
– Radar details: 56
– Traffic stops: 56
— Citations issued: 22
— Written warnings issued: 6
— Verbal warnings issued: 31
– Residential area checks: 474
– Business area checks: 189
– Total area checks: 1,053
– Reported burglaries: 1
– Reported thefts: 1
– Total CAD calls: 1,372
November 2023 to date:
– Alarm calls (business and residential): 15
– Non-emergency calls: 27
– Traffic crashes: 2
– Radar details: 101
– Traffic stops: 79
— Citations issued: 28
— Written warnings issued: 9
— Verbal warnings issued: 46
– Residential area checks: 932
– Business area checks: 378
– Total area checks: 2,036
– Reported burglaries: 2
– Reported thefts: 1
– Total CAD calls: 2,580
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.