As part of its recent The Sanibel Community Safety Update, the Sanibel Police Department (SPD) released \u201cIsland Safety By The Numbers\u201d for the month of March.<\/p>\n
The numbers are as follows:<\/p>\n
\u2013 Traffic stops: 302<\/p>\n
\u2013 Traffic citations issued: 73<\/p>\n
\u2013 Traffic warnings issued: 237<\/p>\n
\u2013 Traffic radar details: 281<\/p>\n
\u2013 Traffic crashes: 19<\/p>\n
\u2013 Arrests: Six<\/p>\n
\u2013 Notices to appear issued: One<\/p>\n
\u2013 911 calls: 251<\/p>\n
\u2013 Alarm calls: 29<\/p>\n
\u2013 Residential area checks: 1,443<\/p>\n
\u2013 Business area checks: 1,139<\/p>\n
\u2013 Total area checks: 3,683<\/p>\n
\u2013 Reported burglaries\/thefts: One<\/p>\n
\u2013 Total calls for service: 6,491<\/p>\n
\u2013 Ranger contacts on Shared Use Path: 2,873<\/p>\n
\u2013 Ranger contacts at parks\/on beaches: 3,093<\/p>\n
ARRESTS, NOTICES TO APPEAR<\/p>\n
\u2013 On March 8, a traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle for excessive speed. The driver was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle without a valid license.<\/p>\n
\u2013 On March 10, a traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle with its rear lights not illuminated. The driver was arrested and charged with DUI.<\/p>\n
\u2013 On March 23, a traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle going 85 mph in a 35 mph zone. The driver was arrested and charged with exceeding the speed limit by 50-plus mph.<\/p>\n
\u2013 On March 25, a traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle with no visible taillights or tag light. The driver was arrested and charged with an out-of-county warrant.<\/p>\n
\u2013 On March 26, a traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle. The driver was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle without a valid license.<\/p>\n
\u2013 On March 28, a vehicle pulled into the lane of an oncoming patrol vehicle and struck the patrol vehicle\u2019s rear tire. The driver was arrested and charged with DUI, DUI with property damage and DUI refusal to submit.<\/p>\n
For more information on the school zone speed enforcement program, visit https:\/\/www.mysanibel.com\/523\/School-Zone-Speed-Enforcement<\/a>.<\/p>\n Anonymous tips can be reported texting the keyword SANIBEL, followed by a space, and then the tip to 847411 or via the free \u201cSanibel PD\u201d app available from the Google Play and Apple App stores.<\/p>\n For non-emergency police issues, call 239-472-3111.<\/p>\n