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
– Azra Mustafai, 26, of 1141 Gleason Parkway, Cape Coral, was charged on Jan. 29 with one count of drive while license suspended revocation equivalent status.
– Juan Sicu, 30, of 4425 Scott Ave., Fort Myers, was charged on Jan. 30 with one count of failure to appear for misdemeanor offense.
– Gabriel Roberto Simoes Da Silva, 21, of 4385 Cortina Circle, Apt. 139, Fort Myers, was charged on Jan. 30 with one count each of reckless driving and operate motor vehicle without valid license first conviction.
– Jeremias Us Sica, 27, of 4425 Scott Ave., Fort Myers, was charged on Jan. 30 with one count each of attach registration license plate not assigned and operate motor vehicle without valid license first conviction.
OTHER ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS
– On Jan. 31, a traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle with a cracked windshield. The driver was subsequently issued a notice to appear for not having a valid driver’s license and a warning for the windshield. The vehicle was removed from the scene by a licensed driver.
– On Feb. 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 35 mph zone).
– On Feb. 3, 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 not having a valid driver’s license and cited for Unlawful Speed in an Active School Zone. The vehicle was removed from the scene by a licensed driver.
ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS STATISTICS
From Jan. 28 to Feb. 3:
– Alarm calls (business and residential): 0
– 911 non-emergency calls: 38
– Traffic crashes: 4
– Radar details: 79
– Traffic stops: 86
– Residential area checks: 291
– Business area checks: 120
– Total area checks: 784
– Reported burglaries: 1
– Reported thefts: 1
– Total CAD calls: 1,306
January:
– Alarm calls (business and residential): 20
– Non-emergency calls: 139
– Traffic crashes: 10
– Radar details: 329
– Traffic stops: 335
– Residential area checks: 1,629
– Business area checks: 725
– Total area checks: 3,947
– Reported burglaries: 1
– Reported thefts: 6
– Total CAD calls: 5,825
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.