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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. Last week, the SPD provided the following updates:

Arrest reports

∫ Nov. 1: Jeffrey Scott Anderson, 60, of 750 Elinor Way, Sanibel, was charged with one count of larceny $10,000 less than $20,000 state of emergency/riot ∫ Nov. 3: Matthew Eric Alcedo, 31, of 36 S.E. 24th Ave., Cape Coral, was charged with one count each of moving traffic violation reckless driving, flee/elude police with disregard of safety to persons or property and moving traffic violation operate motorcycle without license ∫ Nov. 6: Jeffrey Scott Anderson, 60, of 750 Elinor Way, Sanibel, was charged with one count each of nonmoving traffic violation fail to register motor vehicle and grand theft over $750 ∫ Nov. 13: Brian James Baugher, 52, of 275 Indies Way, Apt. 506, Naples, was charged with one count of out-of-county warrant ∫ Nov. 13: Joseph Michael Cabrera, 29, of 2729 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, was charged with one count of out-of-county warrant ∫ Nov. 15: Dennis Clarence Seifert, 74, of 2465 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, was charged with one count each of DUI unlawful blood alcohol damage to property or person of another and DUI unlawful blood alcohol refusal to submit DUI testing ∫ Nov. 16: Michael David Joffe, 59, of 5908 Pendragon Lane, Fort Myers, was charged with one count each of battery touch or strike and burglary with assault or battery ∫ Nov. 17: Jose Fernando Soares-Depablos, 20, of 1111 S. Main St., Apt. 3205, Carrollton, Texas, was charged with one count each of moving traffic violation operate motor vehicle without valid license and nonmoving traffic violation fail to register motor vehicle The SPD added that several additional arrest warrant requests are currently in progress as a result of post-hurricane investigations.

Other enforcement actions

∫ On Nov. 10 in the vicinity of Casa Ybel Road, officers observed a man loading mixed scrap metal from the roadway onto a trailer. The man did not have a hurricane pass, and he was escorted off island without incident. ∫ On Nov. 14, a complainant reported that two men on bicycles were going door-to-door soliciting yard cleanup services. Upon arrival, officers made contact with the men, who were actively soliciting in the area of Cotten Court and Bunting Lane. Both were educated on the city's ordinance violation and given verbal warnings for the offense. In addition: ∫ One misdemeanor summons request was in process ∫ One new search warrant was in process ∫ 29 illegitimate/counterfeit hurricane passes were seized at checkpoints In cooperation with the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, the SPD is

AMERICAN LEGION POST 123

American Legion provides update on post-storm recovery

By TIFFANY REPECKI

trepecki@breezenewspapers.com The American Legion Post 123 on Sanibel recently shared an update on the post-Hurricane Ian recovery efforts taking place at the facility, which was devastated by the storm's surge and winds. Last week, past Ladies Auxiliary President and Post Manager Brandi Skog reported that crews comprised of Legion members and supporters showed up on multiple days to help with cleaning up and clearing out the facility, which was heavily impacted by several feet of flooding in the hurricane. “We got the tile up and walls and insulation out, ” she shared on Nov. 17. “Huge steps for drying out and restoring our beloved American Legion, ” Skog added. She extended a huge thank you to everyone who assisted with the efforts. “It takes a village and ours is strong. Thank you all a million times over, ” Skog shared. The Legion has created the “Relief for American Legion Post 123 Sanibel” on GoFundMe to help with

See AMERICAN LEGION, page 15

On Nov. 15, Comcast reported that as its restoration efforts continue following Hurricane Ian, services are back up for more customers throughout the eastern, northeastern and central parts of Sanibel. Crews are deployed all over the island, continuing to work on the network that was so heavily damaged by Ian that it must be entirely rebuilt to fully restore Xfinity services to residences and businesses. Comcast reported that the entire network rebuild will be completed ahead of schedule and most of the island would have customers restored by Nov. 22 — weeks ahead of the original date of Dec. 16. Comcast can now provide a more detailed restoration timeline for specific locations and areas. In the areas listed as “predominantly restored, ” the network is operational and services have been restored for approximately 90 percent of customers.

Northeast Sanibel: Woodrings Point to Periwinkle Way; and Causeway Boulevard to Gumbo Limbo/Peaceful Drive 19 ∫ Some customers are already restored ∫ Services would be predominantly restored by Nov.

Central Sanibel: Lindgren Boulevard to Sanibel Recreation Center and Seagate ∫ Some customers are already restored ∫ Services would be predominantly restored by Nov.

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∫ Full service restoration along the southern coastline will be completed by Dec. 5

West Sanibel: Blind Pass Beach and The Castaways to Sanibel Recreation Center and Gulf Pines ∫ Services would be predominantly restored by Nov.

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∫ Full service restoration near Castaway Beach will be completed by Dec. 4

East Sanibel: Point Ybel and Sanibel City Pier to Causeway Boulevard ∫ Some customers are already restored 22 ∫ Services would be predominantly restored by Nov.

∫ Full service restoration along East Gulf Drive will be completed by Dec. 5 Comcast reported that restoration timelines are based on a number of factors, including the remaining work that crews need to complete in a neighborhood or on a specific street, ability of the crews to gain access to the locations, and whether debris will prevent the crews from performing the construction and connection work needed to restore connectivity. Along the coastline, some work needed to complete the network may be impacted by access issues or additional damage that the crews must work around. Comcast added that as of Nov. 15, an Xfinity WiFi van was currently stationed on Sanibel on Periwinkle Way, east of Tarpon Bay Boulevard, and across from Billy’s Bike Shop/Alecks Alley. For updates, visit Comcast's Florida blog at florida.comcast.com.

AMERICAN LEGION

American Legion From page 14

recovery efforts. Its insurance did not include wind or flood, so it is planning to rebuild from scratch. Donations will assist with rebuilding the Post and Timmy’s Nook Tiki Hut and easing the burden of unemployment for its employees, many of whom lost their jobs and residences simultaneously. As of Nov. 18, a total of $1,575 had been raised toward its $50,000 goal. For more information about the GoFundMe or to support the Legion's recovery, visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/relief-for-americanlegion-post-123-sanibel. The Post's new commander is John Hird. The American Legion Post 123 is at 4929 SanibelCaptiva Road, Sanibel.

Blotter From page 14 enforcing the prohibition on unlicensed activity. On Nov. 14, DBPR officials distributed informational packets at the checkpoint and checked approximately 15 job sites; 22 informational door hangers were placed and two notices of noncompliance were issued. As of Nov. 15, approximately 45 job sites were checked, resulting in two notices of noncompliance and three referrals to Sanibel Code Enforcement.

Enforcement operations statistics

Week to date for Nov. 11-17: ∫ Alarm calls (business and residential): 11 ∫ Non-emergency calls: 20 ∫ Traffic crashes: 3 ∫ Traffic stops: 37 ∫ Residential area checks: 1371 ∫ Business area checks: 117 ∫ Total CAD calls entries: 814 Month to date: ∫ Alarm calls (business and residential): 33 ∫ Non-emergency calls: 41 ∫ Traffic crashes: 6 ∫ Traffic stops: 108 ∫ Residential area checks: 582 ∫ Business area checks: 273 ∫ Total CAD calls entries: 1,763

Reminders from the SPD

Sanibel Residential Hurricane Passes are not transferrable. In addition, Sanibel Commercial Reentry Passes are not transferrable; unauthorized use of passes by individuals other than the contractor to whom a pass was issued will result in immediate revocation of the commercial entry pass. Contractors from whom passes have been revoked will be ineligible to receive new passes. Residents who have reported missing jewelry are encouraged to submit detailed information and descriptions to Sanibel police investigators. Solicitation is not allowed on Sanibel. Please share any photos of solicitation hang tags to police@mysanibel .com or use Tip411.

ISLAND WATER ASSOCIATION

A map of the impacted area that is under a precautionary boil water notice as of Nov. 16. IWA issues precautionary boil water notice

The Island Water Association reported on Nov. 16 that a large diameter water main on Periwinkle Way sustained major damage during a bridge repair project near Limpet Drive. The damage resulted in a loss of water pressure in service territory extending from Tarpon Bay Road east to Lighthouse Beach. As a precaution, the IWA is advising that all water used for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth or washing dishes be boiled. A rolling boil of one minute is sufficient. As an alternative, bottled water may be used. The IWA reported that the precautionary boil water notice will remain in effect until the necessary system repairs are completed and a bacteriological survey shows that the water is safe to drink. The IWA added that until further notice, water services in the Caloosa Shores Association continue to remain under a boil water notice due to low pressure delivery to the area.

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. The SPD's non-emergency line is 239-472-3111. Find the SPD on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/SanibelPolice.