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 Feb. 21, a traffic stop was initiated after a vehicle was observed speeding and unsafely passing with oncoming vehicles approaching. The driver was subsequently issued a notice to appear for reckless driving.
– On Feb. 22, a traffic stop was initiated after a vehicle was observed speeding and passing in a no passing zone. The driver was subsequently issued a notice to appear for reckless driving.
ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS STATISTICS
From Feb. 20-26:
– Alarm calls: 7
– Total 911 calls: 42
– Traffic crashes: 3
– Radar details: 71
– Traffic stops: 86
Citations issued: 36
Warnings issued: 57
– Residential area checks: 285
– Business area checks: 243
– Total area checks: 766
– Reported burglaries: 1
– Reported thefts: 0
– Total CAD calls: 1,489
– Ranger contacts on Shared Use Path: 633
– Ranger contacts at parks and beaches: 651
February to date:
– Alarm calls (business and residential): 19
– Total 911 calls: 126
– Traffic crashes: 15
– Radar details: 344
– Traffic stops: 351
Citations issued: 89
Warnings issued: 227
– Residential area checks: 1,196
– Business area checks: 907
– Total area checks: 3,019
– Reported burglaries: 1
– Reported thefts: 1
– Total CAD calls: 5,816
– Ranger contacts on Shared Use Path: 2,798
– Ranger contacts at parks and beaches: 2,664
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.