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.
OTHER ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS
– On Nov. 14, a traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle for running a stop sign. The driver was subsequently issued a notice to appear for never having a driver’s license issued and a citation for driving on the wrong side of the roadway.
– On Nov. 15, a traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle for excessive speed. The driver was subsequently issued a notice to appear for never having a driver’s license and a citation for unlawful speed.
– On Nov. 16, two traffic stops were initiated on vehicles for excessive speed. In both cases, drivers were issued notices to appear for no driver’s license issued and warnings for unlawful speed.
– On Nov. 16, officers removed an approximately 4-foot alligator from a residential pool. The alligator was relocated to a secluded area of the island.
ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS STATISTICS
From Nov. 14-20:
– Alarm calls (business and residential): 5
– 911 non-emergency calls: 16
– Traffic crashes: 2
– Radar details: 58
– Traffic stops: 43
— Citations issued: 24
— Written warnings issued: 2
— Verbal warnings issued: 21
– Residential area checks: 481
– Business area checks: 192
– Total area checks: 1,027
– Reported burglaries: 0
– Reported thefts: 1
– Total CAD calls: 1,310
November 2023 to date:
– Alarm calls (business and residential): 20
– Non-emergency calls: 43
– Traffic crashes: 4
– Radar details: 159
– Traffic stops: 122
— Citations issued: 52
— Written warnings issued: 11
— Verbal warnings issued: 67
– Residential area checks: 1,413
– Business area checks: 570
– Total area checks: 3,063
– Reported burglaries: 2
– Reported thefts: 2
– Total CAD calls: 3,890
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.