The Sanibel Police Department issued the following weekly police blotter, which includes recent information about law enforcement response to criminal activity.
ARRESTS
– John Costanzo, 63, of 1515 Center St., Sanibel, was charged on Jan. 5 with one count of DUI unlawful blood alcohol 0.15 or higher or with person under 18 in vehicle.
– Isabela Gomez Coroy, 48, of 1824 Morton Ave., Los Angeles, California, was charged on Dec. 8 with one count of DUI unlawful blood alcohol 0.15 or higher or with person under 18 in vehicle.
– Gregory Shawn Leblanc, 63, of 3740 Coquina Drive, Sanibel, was charged on Jan. 4 with one count of DUI unlawful blood alcohol 0.15 or higher or with person under 18 in vehicle.
– Molly Claire Lyne, 23, of 16100 Myriad Lane, Apt. 302, Fort Myers, was charged on Dec. 28 with one count of DUI unlawful blood alcohol 0.15 or higher or with person under 18 in vehicle.
OTHER ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS
– On Dec. 28, 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 Dec. 28, a traffic stop was initiated after an officer viewed a vehicle come to a complete stop, then do a burnout and doughnut while accelerating away at a high rate of speed. The driver was subsequently issued a notice to appear for reckless driving.
– On Jan. 1, 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 30 mph zone).
– On Jan. 1, a traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle for excessive speed while passing in a no-passing zone. The driver was subsequently issued a notice to appear for reckless driving.
ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS STATISTICS
From Dec. 26 to Jan. 1:
– Alarm calls (business and residential): 11
– Total 911 calls: 29
– Traffic crashes: 4
– Radar details: 45
– Traffic stops: 101
Citations issued: 32
Written warnings issued: 1
Verbal warnings issued: 69
– Residential area checks: 352
– Business area checks: 243
– Total area checks: 829
– Reported burglaries: 0
– Reported thefts: 0
– Total CAD calls: 1,458
– Ranger contacts on Shared Use Path: 134
– Ranger contacts at parks and beaches: 758
December:
– Alarm calls (business and residential): 33
– Total 911 calls: 125
– Traffic crashes: 7
– Radar details: 238
– Traffic stops: 447
Citations issued: 121
Written warnings issued: 4
Verbal warnings issued: 327
– Residential area checks: 1,659
– Business area checks: 1,115
– Total area checks: 3,846
– Reported burglaries: 0
– Reported thefts: 4
– Total CAD calls: 6,853
– Ranger contacts on Shared Use Path: 926 (Dec. 10-31)
– Ranger contacts at parks and beaches: 1,649 (Dec. 10-31)
From Jan. 2-8:
– Alarm calls (business and residential): 4
– Total 911 calls: 31
– Traffic crashes: 3
– Radar details: 72
– Traffic stops: 90
Citations issued: 33
Written warnings issued: 0
Verbal warnings issued: 64
– Residential area checks: 355
– Business area checks: 202
– Total area checks: 783
– Reported burglaries: 0
– Reported thefts: 0
– Total CAD calls: 1,388
– Ranger contacts on Shared Use Path: 211
– Ranger contacts at parks and beaches: 493
January to date:
– Alarm calls (business and residential): 6
– Total 911 calls: 34
– Traffic crashes: 4
– Radar details: 76
– Traffic stops: 110
Citations issued: 43
Written warnings issued: 0
Verbal warnings issued: 74
– Residential area checks: 414
– Business area checks: 246
– Total area checks: 925
– Reported burglaries: 0
– Reported thefts: 0
– Total CAD calls: 1,609
– Ranger contacts on Shared Use Path: 211
– Ranger contacts at parks and beaches: 664
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 at the boat ramp are $250 for the first offense and $500 for subsequent offenses.
– The 2026 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.