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
– Ashley Nicole Adams, 42, of 511 S.E. 33rd St., Cape Coral, was charged on Jan. 1 with one count each of DUI unlawful blood alcohol DUI damage to property or person of another and probation violation.
– Gilbert Rivera, 34, of 202 Washington Ave., Immokalee, was charged on Jan. 2 with one count each of drive while license suspended habitual offender and out-of-county warrant.
OTHER ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS
– On Jan. 1, a traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle for excessive speed. The driver was subsequently issued a notice to appear for unlawful speed (68 mph in a 30 mph zone).
– On Jan. 4, a traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle for excessive speed, failure to maintain a single lane and failure to stop at a stop sign. No signs of impairment were observed, and the driver was subsequently issued a notice to appear for reckless driving.
ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS STATISTICS
From Dec. 31 to Jan. 6:
– Alarm calls (business and residential): 3
– 911 non-emergency calls: 38
– Traffic crashes: 2
– Radar details: 39
– Traffic stops: 47
– Residential area checks: 370
– Business area checks: 216
– Total area checks: 949
– Reported burglaries: 0
– Reported thefts: 0
– Total CAD calls: 1,223
January to date:
– Alarm calls (business and residential): 3
– Non-emergency calls: 27
– Traffic crashes: 2
– Radar details: 35
– Traffic stops: 45
– Residential area checks: 335
– Business area checks: 180
– Total area checks: 838
– Reported burglaries: 0
– Reported thefts: 0
– Total CAD calls: 1,078
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 as that is the priority direction given to officers directing traffic.
Parking and boat launching fee is $40 per day.
Parking and boat launching on weekends and holidays is with AC/BC permit only.
Parking 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.
BEACH PARKING CONTACT INFORMATION
– Assistance with paying for parking: 239-472-3111, option 3
– Police non-emergency questions: 239-472-3111
– Parking citation questions: parking@mysanibel.com
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.
Find the SPD on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/SanibelPolice.