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
– Crystal Lynn Angier, 60, of 13134 Feather Sound Drive, Apt. 403, Fort Myers, was charged on April 3 with one count each of DUI unlawful blood alcohol DUI influence of alcohol or drugs, drugs sell controlled substance schedule II, drugs possess intent sell manufacture deliver controlled substance schedule IV, and hit and run leave scene of crash involve damage to property.
– Adam John Thornber, 51, of 11401 Capistrano Court, Fort Myers, was charged on April 2 with one count of aggravated battery cause bodily harm or disability.
– Solomon Keith Williams, 34, of 1956 S. Pine Drive, Fort Myers, was charged on April 2 with one count of fraud swindle defraud to obtain property value of less than $20,000.
OTHER ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS
– On April 6, 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).
ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS STATISTICS
From April 1-7:
– Alarm calls (business and residential): 9
– Total 911 calls: 45
– Traffic crashes: 4
– Radar details: 109
– Traffic stops: 49
– Residential area checks: 228
– Business area checks: 153
– Total area checks: 693
– Reported burglaries: 0
– Reported thefts: 0
– Total CAD calls: 1,246
April to date:
– Alarm calls (business and residential): 9
– Total 911 calls: 45
– Traffic crashes: 4
– Radar details: 109
– Traffic stops: 49
– Residential area checks: 228
– Business area checks: 153
– Total area checks: 693
– Reported burglaries: 0
– Reported thefts: 0
– Total CAD calls: 1,246
TIPS AND REMINDERS
– The free “Sanibel Bound” app provides live feeds from traffic cameras stationed across Sanibel. It is available for Android and iOS devices in the Google Play and Apple App stores.
– When leaving Sanibel, motorists are encouraged to travel east on Periwinkle Way. Officers directing traffic give priority to off-island traffic on Periwinkle.
– For information on the school zone speed enforcement program at The Sanibel School, visit https://mysanibel.com/schoolzone.
– For information on the E-bike city ordinance, visit https://www.mysanibel.com/government/recreation2/bike-or-hike-on-the-shared-use-path.
– Roadside parking is not allowed on Sanibel and is enforceable with a $150 fine.
– Parking and boat launching fee is $40 per day at the boat ramp. Parking and boat launching on weekends and holidays is with AC/BC permit only. Parking fines for violations are $500.
– The 2025 Annual Beach Parking Permits are available at the Sanibel Recreation Center and are valid through Nov. 30.
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, followed by a space, and then the tip to 847411.
– Web tips can be submitted at https://tip411.com/tips/new?alert_group_id=22450.
– Use the free “Sanibel PD” app available from the Google Play and Apple App stores.
Find the SPD on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/SanibelPolice.