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

Arrests

∫ Juan Bautista Marquez Gonzalez, 42, of 4 Fairview St., Maryland City, Maryland, was charged on May 7 with DUI unlawful blood alcohol 0 15 or higher or with person under 18 in vehicle

∫ Michael Allen Wassel, 44, of 5226 Richmond Ave , Fort Myers, was charged on May 7 with DUI unlawful blood alcohol DUI influence of alcohol or drugs

Other enforcement actions

∫ On May 4, a traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle for speeding The driver was issued a notice to appear for never having a driver's license issued

∫ On May 6, officers were advised of an approximately 8-foot alligator that was being fed by workers in the area The state trapper removed the alligator after officers confirmed its presence

Enforcement non-emergency calls: 52

∫ Traffic crashes: 1

∫ Traffic stops: 44 Citations issued: 15 Written warnings issued: 5

∫ Field interviews: 4

∫ Residential area checks: 758

∫ Business area checks: 273

∫ Total area checks: 1,386

∫ Reported burglaries: 2

∫ Reported thefts: 0

∫ Total CAD calls: 1,731

From May 2023 to date:

∫ Alarm calls (business and residential): 5

∫ Non-emergency calls: 59

∫ Traffic crashes: 1

∫ Traffic stops: 54 Citations issued: 18

Written warnings issued: 7

∫ Field interviews: 4

∫ Residential area checks: 861

∫ Business area checks: 340

∫ Total area checks: 1,599

∫ Reported burglaries: 2

∫ Reported thefts: 1

∫ Total CAD calls: 1,997

Impor tant reminders

Updated information on the Sanibel Boat Ramp:

∫ The boat ramp is open to permit holders on weekdays, weekends and holidays

∫ The boat ramp is open to the public (non-permit holders) on weekdays that are not holidays for a $40 daily fee

∫ There is no beach access at the Sanibel Boat Ramp at this time

∫ Commercial use of the boat ramp is prohibited

∫ Fines for violations at the boat ramp are $250 Roadside parking on Sanibel is not allowed except in the case of special events requiring a permit. It is