SPD releases weekly blotter
The Sanibel Police Department is committed to keeping the community safe and secure. To support that effort, a weekly police blotter will be issued to include recent information about law enforcement response to criminal activity.
ARRESTS
– Logan Thomas Hill, 19, of 14781 Caloosa Palms Drive, Fort Myers, was charged on Oct. 30 with one count of drive while license suspended revocation equivalent status.
– Jorge Elias Sanchez-Rosas, 41, of 15061 Woodrich Bend Court, Apt. 391, Fort Myers, was charged on Nov. 1 with one count of drive while license suspended revoked revocation equivalent status second subsequent offense.
OTHER ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS
– On Oct. 29, a records check during a traffic stop revealed the driver had a suspended driver’s license and the vehicle had a seize tag order. The driver was subsequently issued a notice to appear for driving with a suspended license and the driver’s license and vehicle license plate were seized. The vehicle was towed from the scene.
– On Oct. 30, a traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle for a faulty taillight. The driver was subsequently issued a notice to appear for never having a driver’s license issued. The vehicle was removed from the scene by a licensed driver.
– On Oct. 31, a traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle for excessive speed. The driver was subsequently issued a notice to appear for unlawful speed (66 mph in a 35 mph zone).
– On Oct. 31, a traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle for failure to slow down for emergency vehicles. The driver was subsequently issued a notice to appear for never having a driver’s license issued. The vehicle was removed from the scene by a licensed driver.
– On Nov. 3, a records check during a traffic stop revealed the driver had a suspended driver’s license. The driver was subsequently issued a notice to appear for driving with a suspended license and the vehicle was left on private property with permission.
– On Nov. 3, 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 issued. The vehicle was removed from the scene by a licensed driver.
ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS STATISTICS
From Oct. 29 to Nov. 4:
– Alarm calls (business and residential): 8
– 911 non-emergency calls: 17
– Traffic crashes: 3
– Radar details: 40
– Traffic stops: 88
— Citations issued: 30
— Written warnings issued: 1
— Verbal warnings issued: 57
– Residential area checks: 347
– Business area checks: 175
– Total area checks: 804
– Reported burglaries: 1
– Reported thefts: 1
– Total CAD calls: 1,117
October 2024 to date:
– Alarm calls (business and residential): 50
– Non-emergency calls: 67
– Traffic crashes: 7
– Radar details: 169
– Traffic stops: 195
— Citations issued: 77
— Written warnings issued: 3
— Verbal warnings issued: 122
– Residential area checks: 2,296
– Business area checks: 905
– Total area checks: 4,464
– Reported burglaries: 4
– Reported thefts: 2
– Total CAD calls: 5,634
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.