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Home My Public Portal AboutLTC 022-2023 - PD Weekly Report - Week 6- February 3 2023 through February 9 2023- V 1 L LAG E OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE MANAGER LETTER TO COUNCIL No. 022-2023 To: Mayor Jeffrey Freimark and Members of the Village Council From: Jorge M. Gonzalez, Village Mana yf- Date: February 10 2023 Subject: Ball Harbour Police Department eekly Report for the period of February 03, 2023, through February 09, 2023. The purpose of this Letter to Council (LTC) is to transmit to you a Weekly Report from the Bal Harbour Police Departmentthat I requested in orderto enhance the flow of communication and transparency. Should you have any questions or require additional information, please feel free to call Chief Raleigh Flowers or me directly. JMG/RF/MH Barbour Police Department Weekly Summary 2023 Week #6: Friday-, Februai v 03, 2023, throuc:;h Thursday, February 09, 2023 Calls for Code Traffic Reports Service Arrests Enforcement Enforcement Primary 73 Incident 38 Felony 00 Violations 00 Citations 81 Assist Misdemeanor Warnings - Other 04 Crash 07 Includes Traffic 01 Verbal and 02 Warnings 73 Agency Written Total 77 Total 45 Total 01 Investigations 12 Parking 40 Total 194 2022 Week # 6: Friday, February 04, 2022, through Thursday, February 10, 2022 Calls for Code Traffic Service Reports Arrests Enforcement Enforcement 21 01 02 Citations 102 Primary 42 Incident Felony Violations Assist Misdemeanor Other 03 Crash 04 Includes 01 Warnings 08 Warnings 126 Agency 011111111 Traffic Total 45 Total 25 Total 02 Investigations 82 Parking 45 Total 273 Enforcement Activity Summary Friday 2/03 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 12 1 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 00 00 North Lot / Frontage Road Traffic Enforcement 00 1 00 Residential 20 MPH is Plenty AM & PM Details 00 00 Harding Avenue & 96 Street / Crosswalk 00 00 All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 20 06 Saturday, 2/04 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 04 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 00 00 North Lot / Frontage Road Traffic Enforcement 03 01 Residential 20 MPH is Plenty AM & PM Details 00 00 Hardinq Avenue & 96 Street / Crosswalk 00 00 All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 08 07 Sunday, 2/05 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 00 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 00 00 North Lot / Frontage Road Traffic Enforcement 00 00 Residential 20 MPH is Plenty AM & PM Details 00 00 �77Harding Avenue & 96 Street / Crosswalk 00 00 AII other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 07 08 Monday, 2/06 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail T pe Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Villa e Wide (includes North Lot) 05 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 01 01 North Lot / Frontage Road Traffic Enforcement 00 00 Residential 20 MPH is Plenty AM & PM Details 00 00 Harclin2 Avenue & 96 Street / Crosswalk 00 00 All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 15 18 Tuesday, 2/07 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 11 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 02 06 North Lot / Frontage Road Traffic Enforcement 00 1 00 Residential 20 MPH is Plenty AM & PM Details 00 00 Harding Avenue & 96 Street / Crosswalk 00 00 All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 03 10 Wednesday, 2/08 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 04 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 00 00 North Lot / Frontage Road Traffic Enforcement 00 00 Residential 20 MPH is Plenty AM & PM Details 00 00 Harding Avenue & 96 Street / Crosswalk 1 00 00 All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 1 14 09 Thursday, 2/09 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 04 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 00 00 North Lot / Frontage Road Traffic Enforcement 00 00 Residential 20 MPH is Plenty AM & PM Details 00 00 Harding Avenue & 96 Street / Crosswalk 00 00 All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 08 07 Summary of Activities and Event Code Enforcement Code Enforcement Officers (CEOs) patrolling the gated community noted a construction site on the 200 Block of Park Drive did not meet appearance standards. The site did not have a proper perimeter fence to secure the area or the necessary screening to block the view. CEOs issued the property owners a code violation warning directing them to erect the and restore the site to appearance standards. CEOs are patrolling the beach and walking path areas after several complaints of dogs in unauthorized locations. CEOs are working alongside patrol officers to ensure persons with pets remain compliant to Village ordinances. CEOs issued a Village guest a code violation warning after she was found walking her dog off leash in the hardpack. Patrol officers obtained the necessary contact information so CEOs could mail the pet owner the warning. The Code Enforcement Unit provided limited service this week due to scheduled time off and illness. Patrol officers helped fill the staffing gaps during this period. Criminal Investigations The Criminal Investigations Division has been in touch with federal agencies regarding a suspect in custody for a 2021 burglary in the gated community. The suspect was part of the group that crashed a boat carrying drugs and illegal aliens against the seawall and fled into the Village to avoid capture. He was previously arrested on federal charges for the drug related part of the incident and currently serving a lengthy prison term. The DNA and fingerprint evidence related to the burglary linked the suspect to the break-in. The arrest warrant is now active; federal agents will handle the execution of the warrant. Detectives closed a two -month investigation into a $15,000 credit card fraud perpetrated against a retailer in the Bal Harbour Shops. When store employees failed to identify the suspect, detectives convinced the suspect to come to the Bal Harbour Police Station to talk about the case. Detectives then used the opportunity to question the suspect and obtain a confession. Detectives charged the suspect with felony fraud and theft charges, closing the case by arrest. A Texas resident complained unknown persons used his identity to obtain a fraudulent credit card in his name from the Navy Credit Union. The card was used at the Bal Harbour shops. Although the Navy Credit Union absorbed the loss, the investigation continued, since the victim provided a possible name for the suspect. Detectives showed store clerks a line-up with the photo of the person provided by the victim, but none of the clerks identified that suspect as the person who made the transaction. Store video was not of sufficient quality for use in an identification. The case was closed pending new leads. Marine Patrol / Beach Safety Officer Details Stops Citations Warnings Arrests Reports AOA Contacts 04 02 02 00 01 02 63 Remarks Marine Patrol: Marine Patrol officers conducted daily beach checks and residential bayside checks; marine officers responded to a verbal dispute on the west side of Sand Spur Island (Beer Can Island), between a Captain of an anchored vessel and a reckless jet skier, marine officers resolved the dispute and no other calls were received. Additionally, marine officers assisted Florida Wild Life Commission with a vessel crash on the west side of Sand Spur Island. Minimal damage to one vessel and no injuries reported. Marine officers also provided the newly hired Bal Harbour Police employees with a boat tour and provided maritime responsibilities of the Marine Patrol Unit. Topics included some of the challenges encountered while patrolling the waterways of Bal Harbour and surrounding areas. Beach Safety Officer Detail Activi The BSO reported inclement weather throughout the weekend, the jetty was closed due to strong winds and water crashing aggressively over the jetty. The BSO focused his patrol on the north end of the beach due to a large number of surfers in the water. The BSO conducted multiple area checks of the beach, hardpack and did not encounter any issues. Summary of Noteworthy Calls for Service 02/3/2023 Traffic Congestion Village Wide On Friday morning February 03, Bay Harbor Islands closed off traffic lanes on 96 Street, Kane Concourse in preparation of their 75th Anniversary and Art Show celebration. The lane closures and detours created traffic to back-up on all area corridors. Bal Harbour officers were immediately placed at key intersections to manage and direct traffic. 02/03/2023 I Traffic Crash Reports I Village Wide Bal Harbour officers responded to a traffic crash on the Collins Avenue corridor, the driver lost control and struck a tree and a light pole. Public Works personnel responded and removed the debris. Moments later, Bal Harbour officers responded to a second traffic crash atthe St. Regis employe parking lot. No injuries were reported. 02/04/2023 1 Disturbance 1 10295 Collins Avenue A Ritz -Carlton guest scheduled a spa treatment during his stay, while staff began setting up the treatment area the guest became irate. The guest threw furniture and equipment across the room before leaving the area. The guest was located in the beach area, due to his behavior, the Ritz -Carlton staff escorted him to the room to retrieve his belongings and issued a trespass warning. The male left the property. 02/04/2023 Battery 9700 Block Collins Avenue A male reported a female slapped him as he walked along Collins Avenue. Officers located the female, however, the male refused to cooperate and left the area. The female was allowed to get on Miami Dade Transit Bus and leave the area. 02/05/2023 1 Injunction Violation 1 9700 Collins Avenue A female reported her ex-husband was following and stalking her in violation of an active restraining order. Officers conducted an area canvass, however; the male was not located. Officer escorted the victim home. 02/05/2023 Theft 9700 Collins Avenue Yves Saint Laurent store associates told officers an unknown suspect entered the store and began perusing merchandise on display. The suspect retrieved some merchandise, concealed it and exited the store. The incident was captured on in-store surveillance cameras and the footage has been reserved. This case has been forwarded to the Criminal Investigations Division. 02/05/2023 1 Theft 9700 Collins Avenue TODS store associates told officers an unknown suspect entered the store and began perusing merchandise on display. The suspect retrieved some merchandise, concealed it and exited the store. The incident was captured on in-store surveillance cameras and the footage has been preserved. This case has been forwarded to the Criminal Investigations Division. 02/05/2023 Motor Vehicle Crash Residential Rear Gate/ Bal Bay Drive A resident entering the gated community struck the arm bar with her vehicle. The driver panicked and subsequently collided with the gate, pole and surveillance camera. Public works responded and immediately began repairs. 02/06/2023 Traffic Arrest 10100 Block of Collins Avenue A Bal Harbour officer conducting traffic enforcement initiated a traffic stop which resulted in the arrest of the driver for an open bench warrant. The driver was arrested and transported to jail. 02/06/2023 Theft 9700 Collins Avenue The reporter told officers she dined at the Le Zoo restaurant in Bal Harbour Shops, once returning to her residence it was discovered her wallet was missing. Upon reviewing her credit card activity, it was discovered several unauthorized purchases were made. The reporter placed fraud alerts on each of her creditors, this case has been forwarded to the Criminal Investigations Division. 02/07/2023 1 Theft 1 9700 Collins Avenue Gucci store associates told officers that several suspects entered the store and began perusing merchandise on display. The suspects retrieved several pieces of merchandise, concealed them and exited the store. Loss prevention attempted to intercept the individuals, however, were unable to. The incident was captured on in-store surveillance cameras and the footage has been preserved. This case has been forwarded to the Criminal Investigations Division. 02/08/2023 Traffic Congestion Village Wide As a result of a traffic fatality on the 79st Causeway, Bal Harbour Village and neighboring municipalities experienced heavy traffic delays and congestion. Bal Harbour officers were posted at key intersections to manage the flow of traffic. Completed by: Raleigh Flowers, Jr., Chief of Police Date February 10, 2023