The Sanibel Police Department issued the following weekly police blotter, which includes recent information about law enforcement response to criminal activity.
ARRESTS
– Sandra Lee Clover, 77, of 1904 E. Bayside Point, Fort Myers, was charged on Oct. 24 with one count of DUI unlawful blood alcohol DUI influence of alcohol or drugs.
– Almir Feratovic, 38, of 14347 Neptune Ave., Naples, was charged on Oct. 24 with one count each of aggravated assault with deadly weapon without intent to kill and hit and run leave scene of crash involve damage to property.
– Nancy Vivien Lever, 68, of 827 East Golf Drive, Sanibel, was charged on Oct. 27 with one count each of DUI unlawful blood alcohol 0.15 or higher or with person under 18 and DUI unlawful blood alcohol DUI damage to property or person of another.
– Thomasina Francesca Lopiccolo, 33, of 13759 Waterbury Court, Fort Myers, was charged on Oct. 26 with one count of hit and run leave scene of crash involve damage to property.
OTHER ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS
– On Oct. 25, a traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle for excessive speed as it entered the island from the Causeway C-Span. The driver was subsequently issued a notice to appear for unlawful speed (85 mph in a 35 mph zone).
ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS STATISTICS
From Oct. 24-31:
– Alarm calls (business and residential): 9
– Total 911 calls: 14
– Traffic crashes: 1
– Radar details: 69
– Traffic stops: 72
Citations issued: 32
Written warnings issued: 0
Verbal warnings issued: 41
– Residential area checks: 369
– Business area checks: 179
– Total area checks: 852
– Reported burglaries: 0
– Reported thefts: 0
– Total CAD calls: 1,434
October to date:
– Alarm calls (business and residential): 30
– Total 911 calls: 91
– Traffic crashes: 9
– Radar details: 274
– Traffic stops: 316
Citations issued: 110
Written warnings issued: 5
Verbal warnings issued: 210
– Residential area checks: 1,350
– Business area checks: 927
– Total area checks: 3,356
– Reported burglaries: 2
– Reported thefts: 3
– Total CAD calls: 5,851
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 are $500.
– The 2025 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.