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
– Harryette Honeycutt Delgado, 42, of 7103 Dalewood Lane, Dallas, Texas, was charged on March 13 with one count of DUI unlawful blood alcohol 0.15 or higher or with person under 18 in vehicle.
– Chad R. Vanvoorst, 44, of 15480 Sonoma Drive, Fort Myers, was charged on March 17 with one count each of DUI unlawful blood alcohol refusal to submit DUI testing and DUI unlawful blood alcohol DUI influence of alcohol or drugs.
OTHER ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS
– On March 13, a traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle for excessive speed. The driver was subsequently issued notice to appear for never having a driver’s license issued and a citation for speed. The vehicle was removed from the scene by a licensed driver.
ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS STATISTICS
From March 11-17:
– Alarm calls (business and residential): 8
– Total 911 calls: 32
– Traffic crashes: 5
– Radar details: 119
– Traffic stops: 60
– Residential area checks: 264
– Business area checks: 127
– Total area checks: 784
– Reported burglaries: 0
– Reported thefts: 0
– Total CAD calls: 1,331
March to date:
– Alarm calls (business and residential): 15
– Total 911 calls: 91
– Traffic crashes: 10
– Radar details: 276
– Traffic stops: 156
– Residential area checks: 662
– Business area checks: 347
– Total area checks: 1,956
– Reported burglaries: 3
– Reported thefts: 1
– Total CAD calls: 3,256
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.