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Home My Public Portal AboutLTC 063-2023 PD Weekly Report - Week 17- April 21 2023 through April 27 2023BAL HARBOUR V I L L A G E - OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE MANAGER LETTER TO COUNCIL NO. 063-2023 To. Mayor Jeffrey P. Freimark and Members of the Village Council From: Jorge M. Gonzalez, Village Manager Date: April 28, 2023 Subject: Bal Harbour Police Department Weekly Report for the period of April 21, 2023, through April 27, 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 #17: Fridav, April 21, 2023, throuah Thursdav, April 27, 2023 Calls for Code Traffic Service Reports Arrests Enforcement Enforcement Primary 61 Incident 21 Felony 03 Violations Warnings - 01 Citations Assist Misdemeanor Other 01 is Crash 02 Includes Traffic 01 Verbal and 01 Warnings 110 Agency Written Total 61 Total 23 Total 04 Investigations 29 Parking 50 Total 338 2022 Week # 17: Friday. Anril 22. 2022. through Thursday. April 28. 2022 Calls for Code Traffic Service Reports Arrests Enforcement Enforcement Primary 38 Incident 19 Felony 00 Violations 01 Citations 68 Assist Misdemeanor Other 00 Crash 03 Includes 02 Warnings 05 Warnings 104 Agency Traffic Total 38 Total 22 Total 02 Investigations 58 Parking 35 Total 207 Enforcement Activity Summary Friday 4/21 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 12 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 02 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 34 21 Saturday, 4/22 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 07 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 03 01 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 27 16 Sunday, 04/23 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 07 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 05 04 North Lot / Frontage Road Traffic Enforcement 00 00 Residential 20 MPH is PlenV AM & PM Details 00 00 Harding Avenue & 96 Street / Crosswalk 00 00 All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 35 19 Monday, 4/24 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 06 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 02 02 North Lot / Frontage Road Traffic Enforcement 03 02 Residential 20 MPH is Plenty AM & PM Details 00 00 Hardin,g Avenue & 96 Street / Crosswalk 00 00 All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 21 05 Tuesday, 4/25 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings ParkinS Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 00 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 02 08 North Lot / Frontage Road Traffic Enforcement 00 00 Residential 20 MPH is Plenly AM & PM Details 00 00 Harding Avenue & 96 Street / Crosswalk 00 00 All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results L 13 08 Wednesday, 4/26 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 08 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 03 01 North Lot / Fronta e 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 09 07 Thursday, 4/27 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 / Frontage Road Traffic Enforcement 03 01 Residential 20 MPH is Plenty AM & PM Details 00 00 Harding Avenue & 96 Street / Crosswalk 00 00 All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 16 15 Summary of Activities and Event Code Enforcement The Code Enforcement Unit was impacted by pre -approved leave and unexpected illnesses; enforcement activity was limited for this reporting period. The Code Enforcement Unit responded to a complaint of improper signage in the area of Harbour Way & Bal Cross Drive. Responding personnel discovered open -house signs posted by a realtor selling property on the 200 Block of Bal Cross Drive. Code personnel met with the realtor, advised him of the signage violation, and directed him to immediately remove the signs; compliance was immediate. The property owners were issued a code violation warning informing them of the occurrence and directing them to provide proper guidance to their realtor. Public Works contacted the Code Enforcement Unit after discovering a construction site on the 200 Block of Park Drive was in violation of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES) protocols. Code personnel responded to the scene, confirmed the violation, and issued the property owner a code violation notice pursuant to the recently established Chapter 14-6, "Provisions of Drainage and Storm Water Management." Code personnel also met with the site supervisor who immediately commenced remediation efforts. Criminal Investigations The Criminal Investigations Division investigated two distinct allegations of stalking. The first involved an employee of a retailer at a beachside hotel. The victim alleged a male had been harassing her at her employment in the City of Aventura which prompted her to move to the store in Bal Harbour. The persistent male discovered her new work location and continued unwanted invitations and solicitations. When the victim told him to cease and desist, the male escalated his aggression by telling the victim she would regret not going on a date. Despite these efforts by the victim to end the contact, the male continued to return. Detective identified the male and charged him with criminal stalking. The second stalking case involved the victim and her ex -boyfriend. The victim claimed the ex -boyfriend and his new girlfriend visited her place of work at the Bal Harbour Shops to mock and intimidate her. Although there were no indications of threats or violence, the victim sought police assistance in ending the contact. Detectives met with the offending parties and secured their cooperation in terminating contact with the victim, thus resolving the conflict without further escalation in enforcement. The victim did not wish to pursue any kind of criminal case and was satisfied with how the case was resolved. After two shoplifters fled from the Bal Harbour Shops, officers responding to the call issued an alert for the suspects` vehicle. Lt. Amago was on his way home when he came across the wanted vehicle in the area of North Miami. A stop was initiated, the suspects were positively identified by the victims, and they were arrested and charged. Detectives responded to assist with interviews in hopes the suspects could be implicated in other retail thefts. The suspects, however, invoked their right to remain silent. They were transported to jail, charged with retail theft felonies. Marine Patrol / Beach Safety Officer Details Stops Citations Warnings Arrests j Reports AOA Contacts 11 05 06 00 00 01 71 Remarks Marine Patrol: Marine Patrol officers participated in a Multi -Agency Marine Patrol Operation (Operation "Night Watch") hosted by Aventura PD. This operation is part of an on -going initiative to provide enforcement and education to boaters, vessel operators and passengers from the 79 street bridge to the County line. During the operation, Marine Patrol officers conducted several vessels stops, addressed noise violations and provided enhanced patrols of the rear of Bal Harbour Village properties and the beach with the assistance of Marine Patrol agencies from various jurisdictions. Due to a work -related injury, the marine patrol officer assigned to work Sunday, Monday, Tuesday was not available. The marine patrol officer remains on light duty assignment until medically cleared. In his absence, marine patrol officers from various agencies assisted Bal Harbour Village with patrol and requests. Indian Creek marine patrol was requested by the BSO regarding two jet -skis in the swim zone area behind the Majestic. Indian Creek marine patrol responded and removed the jet skiers from the area. Marine patrol assisted Indian Creek on a suspicious person call of two juveniles who trespassed on the resident dock of 17 Indian Creek Island Road. The two juveniles were exhausted paddle boarders who were separated from their vessel and took refuge on the dock. Indian Creek marine patrol transported the juveniles back to their vessel. Marine patrol responded to a report of a possible aircraft down in the Atlantic Ocean, five miles north of Golden Beach. Miami -Dade Air Unit 11 responded and did not locate a downed aircraft. Miami -Dade Fire advised the call was unfounded and no additional emergency response was needed. Beach Safety Officer Detail Activitv: This weekend the BSO reported low number of beach goers on the beach. On Friday, the BSO conducted a follow-up meeting at the St. Regis with Code Enforcement regarding the unauthorized use of plastics on the beach ordinance warning issued weeks ago. The meeting was held with Security Director Leonard Flynn and the Supervisor for the Food and Beverage section. The Supervisor for the Food and Beverage section of the Hotel advised that they had removed from their inventory all unauthorized plastics. The BSO conducted a check of all life preserver stations along the beach and reported several life rings and ResQ Discs missing. The BSO will coordinate the purchase and replacement of these items. The BSO encountered one individual walking their dog on the jogging path. Contact was made with the dog owner who was directed to the designated walking path. The BSO observed several tents over the weekend and informed the owners that tents are prohibited on the beach. The BSO also conducted area checks of the jetty and made contact with several fishermen fishing from the wall and rocks. This weekend, BSO participated in a Multi -Agency Marine Patrol Operation hosted by Aventura PD. During the operation Marine Patrol officers issued 5 citations, 1 warning and had a total of 27 contacts. On Sunday, the BSO provided security at the Bal Harbour Village Spring Festival event held at the north end of the beach near the Jetty. During the event, the BSO noticed two jet skiers drive past the exclusionary (swim zone area) buoys and requested Indian Creek Marine Patrol respond. Upon their arrival, they located and removed the jet skiers from the restricted area. 04/22/2023 Summary of Noteworthy Calls for Service Arrest 9700 Collins Avenue Officers responded to a disturbance in front of Van Cleef & Arpels in which the suspect used a rock to break the storefront window. Officers located the subject and took him into custody, the man claimed the act to be a protest against social injustices. The subject was arrested and transported to jail. 04/23/2023 1 Theft _1 9700 Collins Avenue Neiman Marcus store associates told officers two males entered the store and began perusing the merchandise. The males then concealed the merchandise and exited the store. This case has been forwarded to the Criminal Investigations Division for further follow-u 04/24/2023 Theft 9700 Collins Avenue The reporter told officers she was repairing the elevators in the parking garage and left her bookbag within her work area. She left the area briefly and returned to discover her phone was missing, an area check was conducted, and the phone was not located. This case has been forwarded to the Criminal Investiqations Division for further follow-up. 04/24/2023 Trespass Warning 1 10295 Collins Avenue Officers were dispatched to a disturbance involving a guest at the Ritz Carlton property. The guest was attempting to check in, however, Ritz management discovered suspicious credit card activity and refused to allow the party to register. The individual was trespassed and escorted off the property. 04/24/2023 Jetty Light Malfunction 10301 Collins Avenue While conducting routine area checks, a Bal Harbour officer discovered the Jetty beacon light was out. Public Works responded and conducted the necessary re[ ---)airs. 04/25/2023 1 Loud Music 100 block Bal Four Drive A Bay Harbor Islands resident complained of a loud party in our jurisdiction. Officer located the residence, and the owner lowered the music as requested. No complaints were received. 04/26/2023 1 Felony Theft 1 9700 CollinsAvenue Neiman Marcus reported a theft of purses that had just occurred. Loss prevention provided a detailed description of the vehicle and the tag attached. A Bal Harbour officer on the way home spotted the vehicle in North Miami. The officer coordinated with North Miami and Biscayne Park police units and effected a felony stop. The subjects were arrested, and the stolen property was recovered. 04/28/2023 ! Vehicle Burglary 1 10155 Collins Avenue Bal Harbour officers were flagged down regarding a vehicle burglary that just occurred. Subjects pulled up along the victims unoccupied vehicle asthe ownerwas delivering newspapers to the condo building. CCTV footage depicts a subject entering and exiting the victim's vehicle. The subject fled in the subject vehicle northbound on Collins Avenue. Officers immediately issued a Be On The Look Out (BOLO) to all neighboring agencies. No property was taken and the Method of Operation matches that of recent car thefts throughout the coastal reaion. Completed by: Raleigh Flowers, Jr., Chief of Police Date April 28, 2023