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Home My Public Portal AboutLTC 039-2023 PD Weekly Report -Week 11- March 10 2023 through March 16 2023BAL HARBOUR - V I L L A G E - OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE MANAGER LETTER TO COUNCIL NO. 039-2023 To: Mayor Jeffrey Freimark and Members of the Village Council From: Jorge M. Gonzalez, Village Manager Date: March 17, 2023 1 , Subject: Ball Harbour Police Department Weekly Report for the period of March 10, 2023, through March 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 #11: Friday, March 10, 2023, through Thursday, March 16, 2023 Calls for Code Traffic Service Reports Arrests Enforcement Enforcement Primary 44 Incident 20 123 Felony 00 Violations 00 Citations Assist Misdemeanor Warnings - Other + 11 Crash 03 00 Includes Traffic Verbal and 03 Warnings 136 Agency Written Total ` 55 Total 23 Total 00 Investigations 59 Parking 45 Total Y 304 2022 Week # 11: Frida►r. March 11. 2022. through Thu rsday. March 17. 2022 Calls for Code Traffic Service Reports Arrests 15 Felony Enforcement Enforcement Primary 53 Incident 02 Violations 00 Citations 90 Assist Misdemeanor Other 00 Crash 04 Includes 00 Warnings 08 Warnings 132 Agency Traffic Total 53 Total 19 Total 02 Investigations 80 Parking 36 Total 258 Enforcement Activity Summary Friday 3/10 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type__ Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 11 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 02 05 North Lot / Frontage Road Traffic Enforcement 01 07 Residential 20 MPH is Plenty AM & PM Details 00 00 Harding Avenue & 96 Street / Crosswalk 00 00 All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 05 10 Saturday, 3/11 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 11 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 05 03 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 10 09 Sunday, 3/12 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 10 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 00 00 North Lot / Fronta e Road Traffic Enforcement 01 00 Residential 20 MPH is Plenty AM & PM Details 00 00 Harding.Avenue & 96 Street / Crosswalk 00 00 All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 21 23 Monday, 3/13 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 03 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 02 03 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 20 11 Tuesday, 3/14 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail T e 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 02 Residential 20 MPH is Plent 'AM & PM Details 00 00 Harding Avenue & 96 Street / Crosswalk 00 00 All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 29 13 Wednesday, 3/15 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 09 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 02 00 North Lot / Frontage Road Traffic Enforcement 02 08 Residential 20 MPH is Plenty AM & PM Details 00 00 Harding Avenue & 96 Street / Crosswalk 00 00 All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 12 22 Thursday, 3/16 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 01 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 04 00 North Lot / Frontage Road Traffic Enforcement 01 06 Residential 20 MPH is Plenty AM & PM Details 00 00 Harding Avenue & 96 Street / Crosswalk 01 00 All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 05 14 Summary of Activities and Event Code Enforcement Code Enforcement Officers (CEOs) patrolling the gated community discovered a realtor for sale sign that was not compliant with Village codes. The sign was discovered along the 200 Block of Bal Cross Drive. CEOs issued the property owner a code violation warning directing them to remove the non- compliant sign. CEOs also notified the realtor directly to ensure the sign was remove and replaced with a code compliant sales sign. CEOs patrolling the area of the 200 Block of Park Drive discovered a construction site with overgrown vegetation along the public right-of-way. CEOs spoke with the contractor who made arrangements to immediately remedy the infraction. CEOs issued the homeowners a code violation warning reminding them to ensure the property continues to meet Village appearance standards. A property owner along Bal Cross Drive placed bulk items on the curb on a Tuesday, ahead of the permitted day. CEOs issued the property owners a code violation warning reminding them to place bulk items on the curb on Wednesdays for Thursday collection. CEOs patrolling the condos along the west side of Collins Avenue discovered bulk items on the curb on a Thursday afternoon, after Village personnel had collected bulk trash. CEOs witnessed the items on the curb on Wednesday. Further investigation revealed the collection truck missed the Thursday pick-up at this location. CEOs notified Public Works of the error and Public Works made arrangement to collect the trash. The Code Enforcement Unit assisted Patrol Operations by conducting beach escorts as needed. The escorts by the CEOs allowed patrol officers to remain on the beat and available for calls. CEOs provided enhanced presences and assistance in Bal Harbour during an early -morning 5K Run event sponsored by Bay Harbor Islands. CEOs continue to monitor the beach and walking paths for persons not complying with dog restrictions. Criminal Investigations The Criminal Investigations Division (CID) assisted Village administrators by conducting a pre- employment background investigation for an applicant for the position of Recreation Manager. These investigations include searching public records databases, criminal records databases, and other investigative sites to ensure candidates meet Village hiring standards. The CID concluded its investigation of a theft of services case originating at a beachside hotel. The suspect used the hotel's spa services to the tune of $750, but left without paying. Detectives identified the suspect and arranged for immediate restitution to the victim. The hotel accepted payment for the services rendered and closed the case preferring not to proceed with criminal prosecution. Detectives recovered a $10,000 watch that was the center of a father -son dispute. The son took the father's watch from his grandmother's house while the father was away traveling. Detectives contacted the son and arranged for the return of the watch. Inconsideration for the watch's return, the father opted not to criminally prosecute his son for theft. Detectives continue the investigation into a burglary of a valet office at a beachside condominium. Detectives used forensic evidence recovered from a vehicle left behind by the suspects to determine who may have occupied the car prior to its abandonment. Detectives are preparing photographic line- ups to show witnesses in hopes of linking persons who may have occupied the vehicle to the scene of the crime. Marine Patrol / Beach Safety Officer Details Stops Citations Warnings Arrests Reports AOA Contacts 21 05 12 00 04 05 121 Remarks Marine Patrol: Marine Patrol conducted several area checks of the shoreline, seawall and jetty. Numerous vessels were stopped. During the night time marine patrol, officers conducted several vessel stops for various maritime violations. In addition, Marine Patrol officers conducted frequent area checks of the sandbar area due to the high number of vessels. Officers made contact with several boats in the Bal Harbour Sandbar area due to loud music. All contacts resulted in compliance and the music was lowered without incident. Marine Patrol officers conducted several early morning area checks of the Bal Harbour seawall. During the night watch details Marine Patrol officers conducted frequent area checks of the sandbar area due to the high number of vessels. Four boats were warned due to loud music and all lowered the music without incident. The Marine Patrol officer and Ocean Rescue responded to a boat fire. Due to safety concerns, the vessel was towed awayfrom the crowded sandbar. The ownerwas transferred to the Bal Harbour boat for safety reasons. No injuries were reported. Miami Dade Fire Boat 21 extinguished the fire. FWC was contacted and advised. The vessel was towed by Sea Tow per owner request. Surfside police requested assistance reference a kite surfer in distress approximately 500 yards east from the 9600 Block of Collins Ave. Strong winds dragged the surfer across the water causing minor bruising. The surfer refused medical attention and was assisted back to the shoreline. Maine Patrol assisted Bay Harbor Islands in recovering two kayaks that were abandoned in the bay. The Marine Patrol officer conducted FDLF on-line in-service mandatory training. Marine Patrol assisted Miami -Dade Ocean Rescue with training inside Haulover Inlet. Marine Patrol also responded to a radio call of a possible swimmer in trouble, outside the swim zone off of 95 Street. Upon arrival, Surfside police units directed the Marine Patrol officer to the possible swimmer, which was in fact a blacktrash bag filled with miscellaneous trash. The trash bag was removed from the ocean and properly discarded. Beach Safety Officer Detail Activity: The BSO reported a low number of beach goers on Friday and Saturday. The BSO reported two separate dog walkers walking their dogs on the jogging path. Contact was made with both dog owners and were directed to the appropriate area. The BSO made contact with two suspicious individuals on the hardpack. Record checks and two Field Interview (FI) cards were completed. This weekend, the BSO encountered one individual on the jogging path walking a dog and one individual riding his bicycle. Both individuals were warned and directed to the appropriate areas for these activities. The BSO also conducted fishing license checks and encountered one individual fishing without a license. The individual picked up his fishing equipment and left the area without incident upon being told to stop fishing. The BSO responded to a medical emergency in the pool of the Ritz Carlton where Miami Dade Fire Department responded and treated the patient on scene. Throughout the weekend the BSO conducted area checks of the beach at the end of the day for cleanliness. No issues were reported. This weekend, there were no issues involving the YouTubers on the jetty. On Sunday, the BSO reported a large number of beach goers on the beach. The BSO requested assistance from Miami Dade Fire Department after an 11-year-old boy who cut himself with a knife while fishing on the jetty. Miami Dade Fire Department personnel responded and treated the boy on scene. The BSO conducted frequent area checks of the Farmers Market at the 100th Block of 96th Street which drew the attention several beach goers. On Monday, the BSO reported low number of beach goers. Summary of Noteworthy Calls for Service 1 03/10/2023 1 Theft 1 9700 Collins Avenue Alexander McQueen sales associates told officers that two unknown males entered the store and retrieved merchandise from the display shelf. The males then concealed the merchandise and exited the store without paying, this case has been forwarded to the Criminal Investigations Division for further follow-up. 03/11/2023 _ Damage to Property 9700 Block of Collins Avenue A vendor damaged a Village sprinkler head while backing up his vehicle. The damage was photographed and Public Works was notified. 03/11 /2023 1 Theft 9700 Collins Avenue Morgenthal Frederics sales associates told officers that two unknown suspects, one male and one female, entered the store and retrieved merchandise from the display shelf. The males then concealed the merchandise and exited the store without paying, this case has been forwarded to the Criminal Investigations Division for further follow-up. 03/12/2023 1 Assist Other Agency j 9600 Block (Oceanside) Officers rescued and transported an injured pelican to the Sea Bird Sanctuary located on Pelican Island. 03/12/2023 Assist a Citizen I 248 Bal Bay Drive A family who chartered a boat felt unsafe with the captain of the vessel and demanded to be allowed to disembark and terminate their voyage. They were dropped off on the private dock of one of our residences and made contact with the homeowner. Bal Harbour police officers responded and escorted the family out of the gated community. The family ordered an Uber and left the area. Officers were unable to identify the vessel or the captain. 03/14/2023 Hazardous Condition 1 10101 Collins Avenue Bal Harbour police officers and Miami Dade Fire Rescue responded to a report of a possible gas leak. No gas leak was detected and the area was deemed safe. No evacuations were necessary. 03/16/2023 Traffic Crash 1 9800 Blk Collins Avenue A vehicle exiting the Bal Harbour Shops collided with a female on a bicycle. The bicyclist, who failed to yield the right-of-way, sustained minor injuries. The female was treated on the scene by Miami Dade Fire Rescue and released with being transported. Completed by: Raleigh Flowers, Jr., Chief of Police Date March 17, 2023 ( t