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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

∫ Dec. 7: Moises Diaz Gomez, 32, of 1910 N.E. 17th Place, Cape Coral, was charged with one count of public order crimes state emergency engage contracting business without certificate. ∫ Dec. 7: Elier Sanchez Echemendia, 25, of 2921 North Road, North Fort Myers, was charged with one count of public order crimes state emergency engage contracting business without certificate. ∫ Dec. 9: Felipe Morales, 31, transient, was charged with one count of larceny grand theft $750 less than $5,000. ∫ Dec. 9: Luis Francisco Hernandez-Romero, 35, of 11272 Linda Loma Drive, Fort Myers, was charged with one count of larceny grand theft $750 less than $5,000. ∫ Dec. 9: Erubiel Romero, 22, of 11275 Linda Loma Drive, Fort Myers, was charged with one count of larceny grand theft $750 less than $5,000. ∫ Dec. 9: Martin Cajigas Roman, 44, of 10600 Clear Lake Loop, Fort Myers, was charged with one count of larceny grand theft $750 less than $5,000. ∫ Dec. 9: Hector Luis Avila-Rodriguez, 48, of 2401 Sunrise Blvd., Fort Myers, was charged with one count of larceny grand theft $750 less than $5,000. ∫ Dec. 9: Demetrius Bryan Hollins, 27, of 197 Gainsborough Way, Lawrence, Georgia, was charged with one count of DUI unlawful blood alcohol DUI influence of alcohol or drugs. ∫ Dec. 9: Oren Allen Bienvenu, 26, of 1012 Vicknair Road, Saint Martinville, Louisiana, was charged with one count of moving traffic violation drive while license suspend revocation equivalent status.

Enforcement actions

∫ On Dec. 7, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation completed a sweep of Sanibel. Fifty-one total site visits resulted in eight cease and desist notices, three notices of non-compliance and two felony arrests. ∫ On Dec. 11, four men were observed picking through a trash pile on Periwinkle Way. A counterfeit hurricane pass was confiscated and the men were escorted off island. ∫ One search warrant was in process. ∫ Residential and contractor hurricane passes continue to be confiscated due to misuse.

Enforcement operations statistics

Week to date for Dec. 6-12: ∫ Alarm calls (business and residential): 7 ∫ Non-emergency calls: 26 ∫ Traffic crashes: 2 ∫ Traffic stops: 44 ∫ Residential area checks: 722 ∫ Business area checks: 349 ∫ Field interviews: 13 ∫ Total CAD calls: 1,503

Applications being accepted for city planning commission

The Sanibel City Council is taking applications to fill three seats on the Sanibel Planning Commission. The full four-year term appointments will begin on Jan. 10, with an expiration date of Jan. 11, 2027. Responsibilities include: ∫ To review the Sanibel Charter Section 3.16 applicable to the commission and relevant Sanibel Code, visit https://library.municode.com/fl/sanibel/codes/code _ of _ o rdinances?nodeId=PTICH _ ARTIIILE _ S3.16PLCO. ∫ Attend commission meetings on the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month at 9 a.m. in MacKenzie Hall at the Sanibel City Hall, at 800 Dunlop Road, Sanibel Any resident wishing to serve may visit https://mysanibel.granicus.com/boards/w /c13ae24878f51e92 to download the Advisory Committee Application. After opening the hyperlink, use the drop-down arrow under Committee Choice and choose “Planning Commission. ” Complete the application making sure all required boxes contain a response. At the end of the process, click the green “submit” button, which will allow submission of your application to the city clerk. The deadline for submission is Dec. 23 at noon. For more information, contact the City Clerk's Office at 239-472-3700.

F.I.S.H. to provide meal kits

In partnership with Operation BBQ, F.I.S.H. of Sanibel-Captiva will distribute holiday meal kits on Dec. 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Community House, at 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. People will have the option of enjoying a hot meal or taking home a frozen one that requires heating. The meals will be available to the entire community, while supplies last.

Pak named to Dean’s List

Malia Pak, of Sanibel, who is a senior studying exercise science, was named to the fall Dean’s List at

Education Note

Missouri Valley College. The requirements for the Dean’s List are a 3.3 or higher grade point average, at least 12 graded hours for the semester, and no “D, ” “F” or “Incomplete” grades for the semester.

Island students perform in Orlando

The Sanibel School's Seahorse Chorale, the middle school choir, recently performed at Disney Springs at Walt Disney World in Orlando. The students then celebrated their performance at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. The school reported that the trip was made possible from car wash fundraisers before Hurricane Ian and a grant from The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools. THE SANIBEL SCHOOL

Blotter From page 14 Month to date: ∫ Alarm calls (business and residential): 11 ∫ Non-emergency calls: 36 ∫ Traffic crashes: 2 ∫ Traffic stops: 59 ∫ Residential area checks: 1,167 ∫ Business area checks: 557 ∫ Field interviews: 24 ∫ Total CAD calls: 2,447

Reminders from the SPD

may be subject to trespassing charges. 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. 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. Multiple search warrants have been issued and executed as part of post-hurricane investigations, resulting in the discovery of items that may be missing property. Residents, property owners and business owners are encouraged to review photos at http://www.mysanibel.us/police/property/. 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 _gro up_ id=22450. ∫Usethefree“SanibelPD”appforyour Android or iOS device. The SPD's non-emergency line is 239472-3111. Find the SPD on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/SanibelPolice.