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 Dec. 19, officers responded to the call of an alligator stuck in a culvert. Officers removed the storm drain cover and freed the approximately 5-foot alligator, which was then safely relocated to another area on the island.
ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS STATISTICS
From Dec. 19-25:
– Alarm calls (business and residential): 7
– 911 non-emergency calls: 1
– Traffic crashes: 0
– Radar details: 27
– Traffic stops: 45
— Citations issued: 11
— Written warnings issued: 2
— Verbal warnings issued: 32
– Residential area checks: 595
– Business area checks: 150
– Total area checks: 1,060
– Reported burglaries: 0
– Reported thefts: 1
– Total CAD calls: 1,285
December 2023 to date:
– Alarm calls (business and residential): 22
– Non-emergency calls: 24
– Traffic crashes: 4
– Radar details: 137
– Traffic stops: 176
— Citations issued: 65
— Written warnings issued: 21
— Verbal warnings issued: 97
– Residential area checks: 1,825
– Business area checks: 614
– Total area checks: 3,539
– Reported burglaries: 1
– Reported thefts: 5
– Total CAD calls: 4,452
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.