The Sanibel Police Department issued the following weekly police blotter, which includes recent information about law enforcement response to criminal activity.
ARRESTS
– Elizabeth Michelle Nordlie, 60, of 3040 Northview Road, Wayzata, Minnesota, was charged on Nov. 16 with one count of DUI unlawful blood alcohol DUI influence of alcohol or drugs.
– Diego Tzunux Ramirez, 25, of 4221 Woodside Ave., Fort Myers, was charged on Nov. 20 with one count of operate motor vehicle without valid license.
OTHER ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS
– On Nov. 17, 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 Nov. 17, a traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle for running a stop sign. A records check revealed the attached license plate did not belong to a valid vehicle. The driver was subsequently issued a notice to appear for tag attached not assigned. The tag was seized, and the vehicle towed from the scene.
– On Nov. 19, a traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle for excessive speed. A records check revealed the driver did not have a valid Florida driver’s license. The driver was subsequently issued a notice to appear for driving without a valid license and the vehicle was removed from the scene by a licensed driver.
ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS STATISTICS
From Nov. 14-20:
– Alarm calls (business and residential): 2
– Total 911 calls: 17
– Traffic crashes: 0
– Radar details: 61
– Traffic stops: 134
Citations issued: 46
Written warnings issued: 0
Verbal warnings issued: 92
– Residential area checks: 358
– Business area checks: 215
– Total area checks: 848
– Reported burglaries: 0
– Reported thefts: 0
– Total CAD calls: 1,618
November to date:
– Alarm calls (business and residential): 19
– Total 911 calls: 73
– Traffic crashes: 5
– Radar details: 180
– Traffic stops: 351
Citations issued: 109
Written warnings issued: 0
Verbal warnings issued: 249
– Residential area checks: 1,021
– Business area checks: 622
– Total area checks: 2,454
– Reported burglaries: 0
– Reported thefts: 1
– Total CAD calls: 4,580
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 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.