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Home My Public Portal AboutLTC 024-2023 PD Weekly Report Week 7- February 10 2023 through February 16 2023BAL HARBOUR - V I L L A G E - OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE MANAGER LETTER TO COUNCIL NO. 024-2023 To: Mayor Jeffrey Freimark and Members of the Village Council From: Jorge M. Gonzalez, Village Manager Date: February 17, 2023 Subject: Ball Harbour Police Department Weekly Report for the period of February 10, 2023, through February 16, 2023. The purpose of this Letter to Council (LTC) is to transmit to you a Weekly Report from the Bal Harbour Police Department that I requested in order to 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 #7: Friday, February 10, 2023, throu h Thursday, Febr ary 16, 2023 Calls for Code Traffic Service Reports Arrests Enforcement Enforcement Primary 38 Incident 14 Felony 00 Violations 04 Citations Assist Misdemeanor Warnings - Other 05 Crash 04 Includes Traffic 00 Verbal and 09 Warning]Total Agency Written Total 43 Total 18 Total 00 Investigations 69 Parking 2022 Week # 7: Frida , February 11, 2022, through Thursday, February 17, 2022 Calls for Code Traffic Service Reports Arrests Felony Enforcement Enforcement Primary 44 Incident 14 00 Violations 00 Citations 97 Assist Misdemeanor Other 07 Crash 07 Includes 00 Warnings 08 Warnings 162 Agency Traffic Total 51 Total 21 Total 00 Investigations 102 Parking 36 Total 295 Enforcement Activity Summary Friday 2/10 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 Harding Avenue & 96 Street / Crosswalk 00 00 All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 16 17 Saturday, 2/11 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 10 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 00 01 North Lot / Frontage Road Traffic Enforcement 00 00 Residential 20 MPH is Plenty AM & PM Details 1 00 00 Harding Avenue & 96 Street / Crosswalk 00 00 All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 06 24 Sunday, 2/12 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 05 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 01 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 04 17 Monday, 2/13 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 02 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 00 00 _ North Lot / Frontage Road Traffic Enforcement 01 01 Residential 20 MPH is PlentyAM & PM Details 00 00 Hardinr, Avenue & 96 Street / Crosswalk 00 00 All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 12 18 Tuesday, 2/14 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parkin2 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 01 Harding Avenue & 96 Street / Crosswalk 00 00 All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 11 15 j Wednesday, 2/15 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 04 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 04 13 North Lot / Frontage Road Traffic Enforcement 00 00 Residential 20 MPH is Plenty AM & PM Details 01 01 Harding Avenue & 96 Street / Crosswalk 00 00 All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 16 30 Thursday, 2/16 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Tyee Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 13 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 02 05 North Lot / Frontage Road Traffic Enforcement 00 04 Residential 20 MPH is PIenV AM & PM Details 00 1 01 Harding Avenue & 96 Street / Crosswalk 00 00 All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 15 15 Summary of Activities and Event Code Enforcement Code Enforcement Officers (CEOs) issued a Village resident a code violation warning for allowing his dog to be unleased on the beach. CEOs issued the warning as part of an ongoing initiative to stop persons from using the walking paths with unleashed dogs. While patrolling the gated community, CEOs discovered bulk trash on the curb on the day after bulk trash pick-up. CEOs issued the property a code violation warning directing the owners/agents to remove the trash from the curb until the appropriate trash placement day. The Code Enforcement Unit assisted the Building Department by issuing a code violation notice to property owners who landscaped their property outside of the approved ARB Landscaping Plans. CEOs issued a work without a permit violation since the landscaping work was not covered by the approved plans and permits. The property owners were directed to remove the plants that did not comply with the approved plans and obtain a new landscaping plan and permits. CEOs issued a code violation notice and a stop work order to a construction site along the 100 Block of Camden Drive. The contractors removed plants and fencing without proper permitting from the Building Department. The stop work order directed the property owners/construction contractors to contact the Building Department for proper permits and guidance. CEOs discovered a construction site on the 100 Block of Bal Cross Drive was in violation of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) protocols by allowing dirty water to spill onto the right- of-way. CEOs issued the property owner a code violation notice and instructed the contractors to return the site to NPDES standards. While patrolling the construction sites in the gated community, CEOs discovered a contractor was not properly covering its dumpsters. CEOs issued a code violation warning and directed the contractor to ensure the dumpsters met Village codes. The same construction site was also warned for improper signage. A damaged construction screen drew the attention of CEOs patrolling the area of Bal Bay Drive. The screen appeared to be damaged by wind and rain, and was in need of repair. CEOs notified the property's registered owner of the deficiency and issued a code violation warning to ensure prompt repair. CEOs conducting early morning patrols in the gated community found an unsecured site along Bal Bay Drive. CEOs issued the construction site a code violation warning directing the property's agent to ensure all gates are properly closed and locked at the end of each workday. The Code Enforcement Unit continues to monitorthe beach, walking paths and the beach access by the Oceana for persons in violation of dog leash restrictions. CEOs issued one written and one verbal warning to persons found with unleashed dogs. _ Criminal Investigations The Criminal Investigations Division (CID) concluded its investigation into a battery allegation occurring at the Bal Harbour Shops. The victim alleged he was battered by a private security guard at a retailer in the Shops. Detectives obtained video footage of the incident and discovered the victim -initiated contact with the security guard by shoulder -bumping the guard on his way in the door. The guard reacted by pushing the victim away. No further police action was taken and both parties were referred to the State Attorney's Office should they wish to pursue the matter further. Detectives reviewed parking lot video from the Bal Harbour Shops to develop leads into a reported vehicle burglary. The victim parked her car using the valet service. When valet personnel went to retrieve the car, they discovered a broken window; the victim's purse was missing from the vehicle. Video footage, however, was from a great distance and the details of the crime were not clearly visible. The investigation closed without the identification of the suspect(s) involved. The CID continues to investigate numerous retail theft cases at the Bal Harbour Shops. Detectives reviewed six cases that occurred at different retailers in the mall. Three of the cases included store surveillance videos. Detectives used the videos to develop need -to -identify flyers and distributed the flyers to other law enforcement agencies in an attempt to develop additional leads. The three other cases did not have accompanying video. Detectives are investigating a $10,000 fraudulent credit card purchase at a retailer in the Bal Harbour Shops. The cardholder discovered a purchase he did not authorize and reported the crime from his home in Canada. Detectives are working with bank officials in the US and Canada to gather additional information about the transaction. The CID assisted Village administrators by conducting a pre -employment background investigation of an applicant for the position of administrative assistant. Background investigations help administrators select candidates who meet Village hiring criteria. The results of the investigation were forwarded to the Office of the Chief of Police for review. Marine Patrol / Beach Safety Officer Details Stops Citations Warnings Arrests Reports AOA Contacts 13 03 05 00 02 02 112 Remarks Marine Patrol: Bal Harbour marine officers along with Indian Creek marine officers conducted marine patrols of the bay and beach areas. Additionally, marine officers performed safety inspection of several vessels nearthe Bal Harbour seawall and enforced the NO WAKE ZONE in the bay area. Several written warnings were issued. Marine officers also responded to a vessel crash approximately 300 yards west of the Haulover Inlet. No injuries were reported. Beach Safely Officer Detail Activity: The BSO reported a low number of beach goers on the beach. The BSO conducted numerous checks of the walking path south of Oceana with Code Enforcement for dog leash violations. The BSO and code enforcement did not observe any violations during any of the checks. The BSO conducted fishing license checks on the jetty and did not encounter any violations. The BSO conducted several beach escort details for an event being held at the St. Regis and encountered two dogs on the beach. Both dogs were removed from the beach upon request. Summary of Noteworthy Calls for Service 02/10/2023 I Baker Act 9700 Collins Avenue Officers responded to the station lobby, upon arriving, officers encounter a female that displayed signs of experiencing a mental crisis. The female was transported to Mt. Sinai Hospital under the Baker Act provisions for further treatment and evaluation. 02/10/2023 Damage to Property 2 Harbour Way Bal Harbour officers were summoned to the Harbour Way Guard Gate regarding a vehicle crash. Investigation revealed a tractortrailer struck and scratched the main exit gate causing minimal damage. Public Works responded to access the damage and schedule repairs. 02/10/2023 1 Haulover Bridge 1 10300 block Collins Avenue A concerned resident notified Bal Harbour officers of three individuals fishing off the Haulover Bridge. Officers located the men, checked their fishing licenses, and advised them that fishing from any Miami Dade County bridge is prohibited. The men immediately left the area. 02/13/2023 Theft 9801 Collins Avenue The reporter told officers he left valuable jewelry inside a safe while traveling out of the country. Upon returning he discovered items missing. The jewelry was removed by his son without his consent, numerous attempts to contact his son have been made, however, each attempt has been unsuccessful. This case has been forwarded to the Criminal Investigations Division for further follow-up. 02/13/2023 1 Theft 9700 Collins Avenue Gucci store associates told officers three suspects entered the store a retrieved merchandise from the display shelf. The suspects concealed the items and exited the store. The suspects were seen fleeing the property in a white sedan. Suspect vehicle information and license plate were captured by mall security cameras. This case has been forwarded to the Criminal Investigations Division for further follow-up. 02/13/2023 1 Theft 1 9700 Collins Avenue The reporter told officers a suspect entered the Yves Saint Laurent and display rack. The suspect concealed the handbag and exited the store. Criminal Investigations Division. retrieved a handbag from the This case was forwarded to the 02/14/2023 Theft 1 9700 Collins Avenue Saks Fifth Avenue employees told officers an unknown female entered the store and began concealing merchandise. The female then left the store without paying and fled the area, an area canvas was conducted and yielded no results. This case has been forwarded to the Criminal Investigations Division. 02/14/2023 Hazardous Condition 150 BaI Cross Drive A construction crew conducting work accidently cut a gas line, Bal Harbour officers notified the gas company who responded and repaired the leak. As a precaution, the affected residence, 150 Bal Cross was evacuated for a short time until the leak was secured. No injuries were reported. Completed by: Raleigh Flowers, Jr., Chief of Police Date February 17, 2023 (14_5�qt