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
– Elijah James Burns, 32, of 800 Casa Ybel Road, Unit 11, Sanibel, was charged on Oct. 18 with one count each of disorderly intoxication public place cause disturbance and simple assault intent threat to do violence.
– Andres Hipolito Vazquez, 40, of 12241 Country Day Circle, Fort Myers, was charged on Oct. 18 with one count of operate motor vehicle without valid license third subsequent.
OTHER ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS
– On Oct. 19, a traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle after a records check revealed the registered owner had a suspended license. The driver was subsequently cited for having an open container of alcohol in the vehicle and issued a notice to appear for knowingly driving with a suspended license.
– On Oct. 19, a traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle after a records check revealed the registered owner had a suspended license. The driver was subsequently issued a notice to appear for operating a vehicle with a valid out-of-state license while their Florida driver’s license was suspended. Arrangements were made to have the vehicle removed from the scene by a licensed driver.
ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS STATISTICS
From Oct. 15-21:
– Alarm calls (business and residential): 11
– 911 non-emergency calls: 19
– Traffic crashes: 4
– Radar details: 37
– Traffic stops: 43
— Citations issued: 19
— Written warnings issued: 0
— Verbal warnings issued: 26
– Residential area checks: 423
– Business area checks: 199
– Total area checks: 905
– Reported burglaries: 2
– Reported thefts: 0
– Total CAD calls: 1,169
October 2024 to date:
– Alarm calls (business and residential): 42
– Non-emergency calls: 43
– Traffic crashes: 6
– Radar details: 103
– Traffic stops: 109
— Citations issued: 47
— Written warnings issued: 1
— Verbal warnings issued: 66
– Residential area checks: 1,718
– Business area checks: 597
– Total area checks: 3,179
– Reported burglaries: 3
– Reported thefts: 2
– Total CAD calls: 3,940
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.
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.