The Sanibel Police Department issued the following weekly police blotter, which includes recent information about law enforcement response to criminal activity.<\/p>\n
ARRESTS<\/p>\n
\u2013 Henry Anibal Bethancourt, 37, of 1825 Linhart Ave., Lot 39, Fort Myers, was charged on Jan. 19 with two counts of probation violation.<\/p>\n
\u2013 Adam William Bowman, 48, of 1748 Jewel Box Drive, Sanibel, was charged on Jan. 19 with one count of DUI unlawful blood alcohol DUI influence of alcohol or drugs.<\/p>\n
\u2013 Tyler Frederick Caruso, 29, of 5825 Catalina Drive, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, was charged on Jan. 21 with one count of DUI unlawful blood alcohol DUI influence of alcohol or drugs.<\/p>\n
\u2013 Christopher Allan Mattie, 59, of 3644 Edmundson Road, Saint Louis, Missouri, was charged on Jan. 19 with one count each of DUI unlawful blood alcohol DUI influence of alcohol or drugs and DUI unlawful blood alcohol refusal to submit to DUI testing.<\/p>\n
OTHER ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS<\/p>\n
\u2013 On Jan. 21, a traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle for excessive speed. A records check revealed the driver had a suspended Florida license. The driver was subsequently issued a notice to appear for driving with a suspended license.<\/p>\n
ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS STATISTICS<\/p>\n
From Jan. 16-22:<\/p>\n
\u2013 Alarm calls: 8<\/p>\n
\u2013 Total 911 calls: 35<\/p>\n
\u2013 Traffic crashes: 4<\/p>\n
\u2013 Radar details: 66<\/p>\n
\u2013 Traffic stops: 65<\/p>\n
Citations issued: 17
\nWarnings issued: 54<\/p>\n
\u2013 Residential area checks: 375<\/p>\n
\u2013 Business area checks: 202<\/p>\n
\u2013 Total area checks: 845<\/p>\n
\u2013 Reported burglaries: 0<\/p>\n
\u2013 Reported thefts: 0<\/p>\n
\u2013 Total CAD calls: 1,442<\/p>\n
\u2013 Ranger contacts on Shared Use Path: 454<\/p>\n
\u2013 Ranger contacts at parks and beaches: 465<\/p>\n
January to date:<\/p>\n
\u2013 Alarm calls (business and residential): 19<\/p>\n
\u2013 Total 911 calls: 93<\/p>\n
\u2013 Traffic crashes: 8<\/p>\n
\u2013 Radar details: 193<\/p>\n
\u2013 Traffic stops: 237<\/p>\n
Citations issued: 68
\nWarnings issued: 172<\/p>\n
\u2013 Residential area checks: 1,112<\/p>\n
\u2013 Business area checks: 686<\/p>\n
\u2013 Total area checks: 2,580<\/p>\n
\u2013 Reported burglaries: 0<\/p>\n
\u2013 Reported thefts: 0<\/p>\n
\u2013 Total CAD calls: 4,440<\/p>\n
\u2013 Ranger contacts on Shared Use Path: 1,134<\/p>\n
\u2013 Ranger contacts at parks and beaches: 1,779<\/p>\n
TIPS AND REMINDERS<\/p>\n
\u2013 The free \u201cSanibel Bound\u201d 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.<\/p>\n
\u2013 When leaving Sanibel, motorists are encouraged to travel east on Periwinkle Way. Officers directing traffic give priority to off-island traffic on Periwinkle.<\/p>\n
\u2013 For information on the school zone speed enforcement program at The Sanibel School, visit https:\/\/www.mysanibel.com\/523\/School-Zone-Speed-Enforcement<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u2013 For information on the E-bike city ordinance, visit https:\/\/www.mysanibel.com\/318\/Bike-Hike-on-the-Shared-Use-Path<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u2013 Roadside parking is not allowed on Sanibel and is enforceable with a $150 fine.<\/p>\n \u2013 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.<\/p>\n \u2013 The 2026 Annual Beach Parking Permits are available at the Sanibel Recreation Center and are valid through Nov. 30.<\/p>\n BEACH PARKING CONTACT INFORMATION<\/p>\n \u2013 Assistance with paying for parking: 239-472-3111, option 3<\/p>\n \u2013 Police non-emergency questions: 239-472-3111<\/p>\n \u2013 Parking citation questions: parking@mysanibel.com<\/p>\n HURRICANE RE-ENTRY PASSES<\/p>\n 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<\/a>. To access the commercial pass application, visit https:\/\/www.mysanibel.com\/DocumentCenter\/View\/1070\/2024-Commercial-Hurricane-Pass-Application<\/a>. Email the completed application, along with the required documentation, to hurricanepass@mysanibel.com. The permit is mailed once the application is processed.<\/p>\n REPORTING SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY<\/p>\n Anonymous tips regarding crimes or suspicious activity can be submitted via Tip411:<\/p>\n \u2013 Text the keyword SANIBEL, followed by a space, and then the tip to 847411.<\/p>\n \u2013 Web tips can be submitted at https:\/\/tip411.com\/tips\/new?alert_group_id=22450<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u2013 Use the free \u201cSanibel PD\u201d app available from the Google Play and Apple App stores.<\/p>\n Find the SPD on Facebook at https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SanibelPolice<\/a>.<\/p>\n