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
– Yosbany Jacinto Leon Martinez, 42, of 1972 Laurel Lane, North Fort Myers, was charged on June 20 with one count of battery touch or strike.
– Crista Mahar, 39, of 7154 Shore Drive, Henderson, New York, was charged on June 18 with one count each of battery on person 65 years of age or older and DUI unlawful blood alcohol DUI influence of alcohol or drugs.
– Johnathan Edwin Owen, 34, of 15990 McGlamery Road, Odessa, was charged on June 14 with one count of DUI unlawful blood alcohol 0.15 or higher or with person under 18 in vehicle.
– Johnny Daniel Ventura, 20, of 343 Muskegon Ave., Fort Myers, was charged on June 15 with one count each of disturbing peace breach of peace and battery touch or strike.
OTHER ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS
– On June 13, a traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle for excessive speed. The driver was subsequently issued a notice to appear for unlawful speed (66 mph in a 35 mph zone).
– On June 14, 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).
ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS STATISTICS
From June 13-25:
– Alarm calls (business and residential): 12
– Total 911 calls: 18
– Traffic crashes: 3
– Radar details: 80
– Traffic stops: 68
– Residential area checks: 305
– Business area checks: 254
– Total area checks: 878
– Reported burglaries: 0
– Reported thefts: 0
– Total CAD calls: 1,362
June to date:
– Alarm calls (business and residential): 21
– Total 911 calls: 58
– Traffic crashes: 8
– Radar details: 188
– Traffic stops: 177
– Residential area checks: 890
– Business area checks: 699
– Total area checks: 2,473
– Reported burglaries: 0
– Reported thefts: 2
– Total CAD calls: 3,763
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://www.mysanibel.com/523/School-Zone-Speed-Enforcement.
– For information on the E-bike city ordinance, visit https://www.mysanibel.com/318/Bike-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
HURRICANE RE-ENTRY PASSES
The SPD will continue to use the 2024 residential and commercial hurricane re-entry passes for the 2025 season. They may be picked up Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m at the 800 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. To access the residential pass application, visit https://www.mysanibel.com/DocumentCenter/View/1069/2024-Residential-Hurricane-Pass-Application-PDF. To access the commercial pass application, visit https://www.mysanibel.com/DocumentCenter/View/1070/2024-Commercial-Hurricane-Pass-Application. Email the completed application, along with the required documentation, to hurricanepass@mysanibel.com. The permit is mailed once the application is processed.
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.