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 Aug. 20, a traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle for running a stop sign. The driver was subsequently issued a citation for failure to stop and notice to appear for never having a driver’s license issued. The vehicle was removed from the scene by a licensed driver.
– On Aug. 24, officers responded to a call in reference to vehicles parked on the beach. When officers arrived on scene, two vehicles were observed parked on the beach and one of them was stuck in the sand. The drivers of both vehicles were issued city ordinance violations and arrangements were made to remove the stuck vehicle.
ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS STATISTICS
From Aug. 20-24:
– Alarm calls (business and residential): 7
– 911 non-emergency calls: 18
– Traffic crashes: 1
– Radar details: 46
– Traffic stops: 28
— Citations issued: 10
— Written warnings issued: 0
— Verbal warnings issued: 20
– Residential area checks: 360
– Business area checks: 173
– Total area checks: 925
– Reported burglaries: 2
– Reported thefts: 1
– Total CAD calls: 1,150
August 2024 to date:
– Alarm calls (business and residential): 39
– Non-emergency calls: 75
– Traffic crashes: 4
– Radar details: 148
– Traffic stops: 138
— Citations issued: 59
— Written warnings issued: 0
— Verbal warnings issued: 89
– Residential area checks: 1,169
– Business area checks: 653
– Total area checks: 3,171
– Reported burglaries: 6
– Reported thefts: 2
– Total CAD calls: 4,079
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
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 The 2023 permits have expired and are no longer valid.
Information for the Sanibel Boat Ramp:
– Parking and boat launching fee is $40 per day.
– Parking and boat launching on weekends and holidays is with AC/BC permit only.
– Commercial use 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.