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
– James Shipe, 65, of 13924 Lily Pad Circle, Fort Myers, was charged on April 5 with one count each of aggravated battery person uses a deadly weapon, DUI unlawful blood alcohol DUI influence of alcohol or drugs and reckless driving.
OTHER ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS
– On April 4, a traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle for excessive speed in a school zone. The driver was subsequently issued a citation for speeding in the school zone and a notice to appear for driving with a suspended license.
ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS STATISTICS
From April 2-8:
– Alarm calls (business and residential): 5
– 911 non-emergency calls: 18
– Traffic crashes: 4
– Radar details: 58
– Traffic stops: 43
— Citations issued: 16
— Written warnings issued: 1
— Verbal warnings issued: 30
– Residential area checks: 454
– Business area checks: 244
– Total area checks: 1,080
– Reported burglaries: 1
– Reported thefts: 1
– Total CAD calls: 1,356
April 2024 to date:
– Alarm calls (business and residential): 5
– Non-emergency calls: 24
– Traffic crashes: 5
– Radar details: 60
– Traffic stops: 50
— Citations issued: 19
— Written warnings issued: 1
— Verbal warnings issued: 34
– Residential area checks: 495
– Business area checks: 266
– Total area checks: 1,200
– Reported burglaries: 1
– Reported thefts: 1
– Total CAD calls: 1,520
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
Those attending the Sanibel Island Farmers Market on Sundays are reminded to park their vehicles in the designated lots. Roadside parking is not allowed on Sanibel and is enforceable with a $150 fine.
When leaving Sanibel, motorists are encouraged to travel east on Periwinkle Way. In order to minimize the number of vehicles driving through residential neighborhoods and increase traffic flow, priority is being given to vehicles eastbound on Periwinkle. Motorists using Bailey Road southbound, Lindgren northbound and Periwinkle westbound may experience additional delays as traffic flows are adjusted for efficiency.
The 2024 Annual Beach Parking Permits are available at the Sanibel Recreation Center and are valid from the date of purchase through Nov. 30. The 2023 permits have expired and are no longer valid.
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.
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 $500.
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.