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.
OTHER ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS
– On Dec. 17, a records check during a traffic stop revealed the driver did not have a valid Florida driver’s license. The driver was subsequently issued a notice to appear for driving with a suspended license. Arrangements were made to remove the vehicle from the scene.
– On Dec. 17, 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 and warnings for speed and expired vehicle registration. The vehicle was left on private property.
ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS STATISTICS
From Dec. 17-24:
– Alarm calls (business and residential): 5
– 911 non-emergency calls: 13
– Traffic crashes: 4
– Radar details: 61
– Traffic stops: 40
— Citations issued: 9
— Written warnings issued: 2
— Verbal warnings issued: 29
– Residential area checks: 438
– Business area checks: 204
– Total area checks: 937
– Reported burglaries: 0
– Reported thefts: 0
– Total CAD calls: 1,198
December to date:
– Alarm calls (business and residential): 24
– Non-emergency calls: 44
– Traffic crashes: 9
– Radar details: 235
– Traffic stops: 167
— Citations issued: 52
— Written warnings issued: 6
— Verbal warnings issued: 112
– Residential area checks: 1,369
– Business area checks: 661
– Total area checks: 3,087
– Reported burglaries: 1
– Reported thefts: 2
– Total CAD calls: 4,054
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
The 2025 Annual Beach Parking Permits are available at the Sanibel Recreation Center and are valid through Nov. 30. The 2024 permits have expired and will need to be renewed by purchasing a 2025 permit.
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.