The Sanibel Police Department issued the following weekly police blotter, which includes recent information about law enforcement response to criminal activity.
ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS STATISTICS
From March 6-12:
– Alarm calls: 8
– Total 911 calls: 35
– Traffic crashes: 6
– Radar details: 53
– Traffic stops: 84
Citations issued: 20
Warnings issued: 67
– Residential area checks: 321
– Business area checks: 205
– Total area checks: 747
– Reported burglaries: 0
– Reported thefts: 0
– Total CAD calls: 1,416
– Ranger contacts on Shared Use Path: 851
– Ranger contacts at parks and beaches: 743
March to date:
– Alarm calls (business and residential): 11
– Total 911 calls: 75
– Traffic crashes: 9
– Radar details: 96
– Traffic stops: 142
Citations issued: 37
Warnings issued: 110
– Residential area checks: 587
– Business area checks: 393
– Total area checks: 1,357
– Reported burglaries: 0
– Reported thefts: 0
– Total CAD calls: 2,536
– Ranger contacts on Shared Use Path: 1,210
– Ranger contacts at parks and beaches: 1,181
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.