SPD releases weekly blotter
The Sanibel Police Department issued the following weekly police blotter, which includes recent information about law enforcement response to criminal activity.
ARRESTS
– Rigoberto Galvez Timbirau, 20, of 724 S.W. 47th St., Apt. 105, Cape Coral, was charged on Feb. 26 with one count of reckless driving.
OTHER ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS
– On Feb. 25, officers responded to a theft call at a local business. During the investigation, an employee was viewed on security camera footage stealing cash from the register on multiple occasions. The employee was subsequently trespassed from the building and issued a notice to appear for retail petit theft.
– On Feb. 25, 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 a warning for unlawful speed. The vehicle was removed from the scene by a licensed driver.
– On Feb. 27, a traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle for driving on the wrong side of the road. The driver was subsequently issued a notice to appear for driving without a valid license and a warning for careless driving. The vehicle was removed from the scene by a licensed driver.
– On Feb. 28, a traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle for excessive speed. The driver was subsequently issued a notice to appear for driving without a valid license and a warning for unlawful speed. The vehicle was removed from the scene by a licensed driver.
ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS STATISTICS
From Feb. 26 to March 3:
– Alarm calls (business and residential): 4
– 911 non-emergency calls: 50
– Traffic crashes: 8
– Radar details: 136
– Traffic stops: 82
– Residential area checks: 292
– Business area checks: 152
– Total area checks: 791
– Reported burglaries: 0
– Reported thefts: 2
– Total CAD calls: 1,336
February:
– Alarm calls (business and residential): 13
– Non-emergency calls: 150
– Traffic crashes: 24
– Radar details: 434
– Traffic stops: 364
– Residential area checks: 1,060
– Business area checks: 601
– Total area checks: 3,155
– Reported burglaries: 0
– Reported thefts: 3
– Total CAD calls: 5,388
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
For information on the school zone speed enforcement program at The Sanibel School, visit https://mysanibel.com/schoolzone.
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.