Isl and lIVInG SPD releases weekly blotter

As Sanibel continues to recover from Hurricane Ian, the Sanibel Police Department is committed to keeping the community safe and secure To support that effort, a weekly police blotter will be issued on Tuesday that will include real time information about law enforcement response to criminal activity.

Other enforcement actions

∫ On Jan 16, landscapers cut down a tree with an active osprey nest The landscaping company was issued two ordinance violations and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission was notified for further investigation

∫ On Jan 23, a traffic stop for speeding was initiated The driver was subsequently issued a notice to appear for never having a license issued

∫ Officers continue to issue warnings and citations for the dewatering of pools in violation of the city ordinance

Enforcement operations statistics

Week to date for Jan 17-23:

∫ Alarm calls (business and residential): 3

∫ 911 non-emergency calls: 26

∫ Traffic crashes: 2

∫ Traffic stops: 48

∫ Field interviews: 10

∫ Residential area checks: 625

∫ Business area checks: 379

∫ Reported burglaries: 2

∫ Reported thefts: 4

∫ Total CAD calls: 1,525

January 2023 to date:

∫ Alarm calls (business and residential): 14

∫ Non-emergency calls: 77

∫ Traffic crashes: 8

∫ Traffic stops: 128

∫ Field interviews: 31

∫ Residential area checks: 2,502

∫ Business area checks: 1,065

∫ Reported burglaries: 6

∫ Reported thefts: 9

∫ Total CAD calls: 5,115

Reminders from the SPD

The Sanibel City Council voted to change the city's post-Hurricane Ian curfew to midnight to 6 a m daily Motorists driving on Sanibel should expect to be stopped by police during the curfew hours

The Sanibel Lighthouse area, fishing pier and all beach parking lots are currently closed

Dewatering of a pool or spa directly into a waterbody, into the city’s stormwater system or onto any third-party’s property without the third party’s consent is expressly prohibited.

Solicitation is not allowed on Sanibel Please share any photos of solicitation hang tags to police@mysanibel com or use Tip411

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=2245 0.

∫ Use the free “Sanibel PD” app for your Android or iOS device

The SPD's non-emergency line is 239-472-3111

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