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
– Tiffany Marie Caruso, 43, of 3729 Deleon St., Fort Myers, was charged on March 9 with one count of DUI unlawful blood alcohol DUI influence of alcohol or drugs.
– Marcos Roberto Joaquin-Leon, 42, 3003 Ansel Ave., Lehigh Acres, was charged on March 9 with one count of operate motor vehicle without valid license second conviction.
OTHER ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS
– On March 4, 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 speed. The vehicle was removed from the scene by a licensed driver.
– On March 4, 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 March 7, a traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle for excessive speed. The driver was subsequently issued a notice to appear for unlawful speed (70 mph in a 35 mph zone).
– On March 8, a traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle for excessive speed. The driver was subsequently issued a notice to appear for unlawful speed (72 mph in a 35 mph zone).
– On March 9, a traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle for excessive speed. The driver was subsequently issued a notice to appear for driving with a revoked license and a citation for speeding. The vehicle was removed from the scene by a licensed driver.
– On March 9, a traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle for excessive speed. The driver was subsequently issued a notice to appear for unlawful speed (70 mph in a 35 mph zone) and a citation for a tinted windshield.
ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS STATISTICS
From March 4-10:
– Alarm calls (business and residential): 4
– Total 911 calls: 41
– Traffic crashes: 2
– Radar details: 114
– Traffic stops: 68
– Residential area checks: 268
– Business area checks: 149
– Total area checks: 848
– Reported burglaries: 3
– Reported thefts: 0
– Total CAD calls: 1,377
March to date:
– Alarm calls (business and residential): 7
– Total 911 calls: 59
– Traffic crashes: 5
– Radar details: 157
– Traffic stops: 96
– Residential area checks: 398
– Business area checks: 220
– Total area checks: 1,172
– Reported burglaries: 3
– Reported thefts: 1
– Total CAD calls: 1,925
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.
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.