The Sanibel Police Department issued the following weekly police blotter, which includes recent information about law enforcement response to criminal activity.
OTHER ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS
– On March 3, a traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle for excessive speed. The driver was subsequently issued a notice to appear for unlawful speed (68 mph in a 35 mph zone).
ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS STATISTICS
From Feb. 27 to March 5:
– Alarm calls: 4
– Total 911 calls: 59
– Traffic crashes: 6
– Radar details: 64
– Traffic stops: 68
Citations issued: 21
Warnings issued: 52
– Residential area checks: 368
– Business area checks: 253
– Total area checks: 840
– Reported burglaries: 0
– Reported thefts: 0
– Total CAD calls: 1,556
– Ranger contacts on Shared Use Path: 746
– Ranger contacts at parks and beaches: 561
March to date:
– Alarm calls (business and residential): 3
– Total 911 calls: 40
– Traffic crashes: 3
– Radar details: 43
– Traffic stops: 58
Citations issued: 17
Warnings issued: 43
– Residential area checks: 266
– Business area checks: 188
– Total area checks: 610
– Reported burglaries: 0
– Reported thefts: 0
– Total CAD calls: 1,120
– Ranger contacts on Shared Use Path: 359
– Ranger contacts at parks and beaches: 438
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.