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
– Wilder Daniel Argueta Perez, 27, of 10841 Aqua Vista Lane, North Fort Myers, was charged on Jan. 15 with one count of operate motor vehicle without valid license first conviction.
– Clifford Paul Karvinen, 78, of 11141 Monte Carlo Blvd., Bonita Springs, was charged on Jan. 20 with three counts of DUI unlawful blood alcohol DUI damage to property or person of another and one count of DUI unlawful blood alcohol DUI influence of alcohol or drugs.
– Luis Francisco Palacios Estrada, 35, of 33 W. North Shore Ave., North Fort Myers, was charged on Jan. 16 with one count of operate motor vehicle without valid license first conviction.
– Warren Dee Price, 55, of 16140 Myriad Lane, Apt. 405, Fort Myers, was charged on Jan. 18 with one count each of DUI second or more, trespass property other than structure conveyance refusal to leave, DUI unlawful blood alcohol refusal submit DUI testing, drive while license suspended revoked or revocation equivalent status and DUI unlawful blood alcohol DUI influence of alcohol or drugs.
OTHER ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS
– On Jan. 15, a traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle for running a stop sign. The driver was subsequently issued a notice to appear for driving with an expired license. The vehicle was removed from the scene by a licensed driver.
– On Jan. 17, a traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle for excessive speed in a school zone. 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 Jan. 14-20:
– Alarm calls (business and residential): 4
– 911 non-emergency calls: 32
– Traffic crashes: 2
– Radar details: 97
– Traffic stops: 71
– Residential area checks: 397
– Business area checks: 155
– Total area checks: 881
– Reported burglaries: 0
– Reported thefts: 2
– Total CAD calls: 1,352
January to date:
– Alarm calls (business and residential): 14
– Non-emergency calls: 76
– Traffic crashes: 5
– Radar details: 181
– Traffic stops: 167
– Residential area checks: 1,097
– Business area checks: 488
– Total area checks: 2,656
– Reported burglaries: 0
– Reported thefts: 4
– Total CAD calls: 3,545
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.
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