SANIBEL POLICE BLOTTER
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
As Sanibel continues to recover from Hurricane Ian, the Sanibel Police Department is committed to keeping the community safe and secure. To support that effort, a police blotter with real time information about law enforcement response to criminal activity is provided to the community at large.
Arrests Report

November 1, 2022: Grand Theft (Roofing Supplies.) Suspect was booked into the Lee County Jail. View the booking report: https://www.sheriffleefl.org/booking/?id=959250
 
November 3, 2022: Multiple Moving Violations (Fleeing and Eluding Law Enforcement, Reckless Driving, Operation of a Motorcycle without Endorsement, Speed Citations) Suspect was booked into the Lee County Jail. View the booking report: https://www.sheriffleefl.org/booking/?id=959344
 
November 6, 2022: Male suspect, previously arrested on November 1, 2022 with revocation of his Sanibel Residential Hurricane Pass, was in front of another residential property harassing the female homeowner. Upon arrival, Sanibel Police discovered the suspect was improperly using a neighbor's Sanibel Residential Hurricane Pass to access the Island. Further investigation revealed the vehicle he was operating was unregistered. The suspect was arrested and charged with failure to register a motor vehicle and trespassed. View the booking report:

  • Several additional arrest warrant requests are currently in progress as a result of post-hurricane investigations.
Other Enforcement Actions

November 10, 2022, vicinity of Casa Ybel Road, officers observed an adult male loading mixed scrap metal from the roadway onto a trailer. The male did not have a hurricane pass, and he was escorted off Island without incident.

In cooperation with the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation (DBPR), the Sanibel Police Department is enforcing the prohibition on unlicensed activity. To date, approximately 45 job sites have been checked, resulting in two Notices of Non Compliance and three referrals to Sanibel Code Enforcement.
Enforcement Operations Statistics

Week to Date:
  • Alarm Calls (Business & Residential): 16
  • Non-Emergency calls: 20 
  • Traffic crashes: 2
  • Traffic stops: 34
  • Residential Area Checks: 168  
  • Business Area Checks: 128 
  • Total CAD Calls Entries: 631

Month to Date:
  • Alarm Calls (Business & Residential): 26
  • Non-Emergency calls: 34
  • Traffic crashes: 5
  • Traffic stops: 90
  • Residential Area Checks: 297
  • Business Area Checks: 230
  • Total CAD Calls Entries: 1281
Important Reminders

Multiple search warrants have been issued and executed as part of post-hurricane investigations, resulting in the discovery of items that may be missing property. Residents, property owners, and business owners are encouraged to review photos published by Sanibel Police here.

Residents who have reported missing jewelry are encouraged to submit detailed information and descriptions to Sanibel Police investigators.

Solicitation is not allowed on Sanibel. Please share any photos of solicitation hang tags to police@mysanibel.com, or using Tip411.

Sanibel Residential Hurricane Passes are NOT transferrable.
Reporting Suspicious Activity

Anonymous tips regarding crimes or suspicious activity can be submitted to the Sanibel Police Department using the methods below:

Tip411:


Sanibel Non-Emergency Line: (239) 472-3111

Sanibel PD Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SanibelPolice
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