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Home My Public Portal AboutLTC 082-2023 PD Weekly Report - Week 21- May 19 2023 through May 25 2023BAL HARBOUR - V I L LAG E - OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE MANAGER LETTER TO COUNCIL No. 082-2023 To: Mayor Jeffrey P. Freimark and Members of the Village Council From: Jorge M. Gonzalez, Village Manager Date: May 26, 2023 Subject: Bal Harbour Police Department Weekly Report for the period of May 19, 2023, through May 25, 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. J MG/RF/M H Weekly Summary 2023 Week #21: Friday, May 19, 2023, throuqh Thursday, May 25, 2023 Calls for Service Reports Arrests Code Enforcement Traffic Enforcement patrol CCU Primary 56 Incident 24 Felony 04 Violations 01 Citations 112 58 Assist Misdemeanor Warnings - Other 03 Crash 01 Includes 01 Verbal and 04 Warnings 127 10 Agency Traffic Written - Total 59 Total 25 Total 05 Investigations 90 Parking 44 1 06 Subtotal 283 1 74 Total 357 2022 Week # 21: Fridav, Mav 20, 2022, throuah Thursdav, Mav 26, 2022 Calls for Code Traffic Service Reports Arrests Enforcement Enforcement 96 Primary 34 Incident 16 Felony 01 Violations 02 Citations Assist Misdemeanor Other 02 Crash 03 Includes 00 Warnings 05 Warnings 158 Agency Traffic Total 36 Total 19 Total 01 Investigations 62 Parking 50 Total 304 Enforcement Activity Summary Friday 5/19 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 06 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 1 00 Harding Avenue & 96 Street / Crosswalk 01 00 All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 09 18 Saturday, 5/20 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 13 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 01 All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 14 11 Sunday, 5/21 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 05 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 00 00 North Lot / Frontage Road Traffic Enforcement 02 02 Residential 20 MPH is Plenty AM & PM Details 00 00 Harding Avenue & 96 Street / Crosswalk 00 00 All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 34 15 Monday, 5/22 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 04 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 04 03 North Lot / Frontage Road Traffic Enforcement 01 02 Residential 20 MPH is Plenty AM & PM Details 00 1 00 Harclin2 Avenue & 96 Street / Crosswalk 00 00 All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 19 16 Tuesday, 5/23 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 00 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 01 00 North Lot / Frontage Road Traffic Enforcement 07 15 Residential 20 MPH is Plenty AM & PM Details 00 00 Harclin2 Avenue & 96 Street / Crosswalk 00 00 All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 07 07 Wednesday, 5/24 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 08 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 1 00 Harding Avenue & 96 Street / Crosswalk 00 00 All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 19 Thursday, 5/25 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 08 00 Residential 20 MPH is Plenty AM & PM Details 00 00 Hardinc Avenue & 96 Street / Crosswalk 00 05 All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 11 10 Summary of Activities and Event Code Enforcement The Code Enforcement Unit routinely visits construction sites to ensure compliance with Village appearance codes. In addition, Code Enforcement conducted numerous jetty and beach checks throughout the week. Code Enforcement Officers (CEOs) patrolling the 200 Block of Park Drive discovered bulktrash curbside; and issued the owner a code violation warning. CEOs issued code violation warnings after discovering two homes in the gated community with over grown lawn/vegetation in need of maintenance. While patrolling and checking for any code related issues, a Code Enforcement Officer observed excessive water being pumped from the Balmoral onto the street and into the storm drain system. The investigation revealed that construction crews were in fact conducting pipe repairs and were pumping water and other sediment. The crew immediately ceased operations and complied with clean up recommendations. The site was issued a code violation notice which carries a fine of $250. While conducting end of shift checks, a construction site along the 100 Block of Bal Bay Drive did not meet proper appearance standards. CEOs issued the property a code violation warning directing the property owners to repair the construction screening material and properly maintain the area along the curb. Criminal Investigations Criminal Investigations was assigned and conducted two background investigations on prospective employees. The investigations were completed and no matters of concern were discovered. Criminal Investigations continues to work with retail stores at the Bal Harbour Shops to combat retail thefts. Detectives contacted each victimized store to obtain video footage, when available. Detectives are currently awaiting CCTV footage from the theft that occurred at "La Perla." Detective Gonzalez is following up on an automobile burglary that occurred in the Bal Harbour Shops parking garage. He was able to obtain license plate information of the subject's vehicle and has authored a subpoena request which was forwarded to the Miami -Dade State Attorney's Office. This will allow Detective Gonzalez to further his investigation in determining ownership of the subject vehicle. Detectives also met with investigators from Aventura Police Department to discuss and identify individuals of interest in several theft and fraud cases that have occurred in Bal Harbour. Investigators are working together to determine the nexus of individuals connected to crimes in their respective jurisdiction. Collins Corridor Unit (CCU) Field Ride Share Delivery Citations Warnings Arrests Reports Reports Contacts Trucks 58 10 01 05 00 11 07 Remarks Collins Avenue Corridor Unit (CCU) commenced on Saturday May 20, 2023. In its first week, CCUs conducted 12 traffic details and initiated 45 traffic stops. A traffic stop led to an arrest of a driver for no valid driver's license and an open bench warrant. In addition to high visibility patrols, CCUs conducted checks of the beach, jetty and initiated investigations on ride share vehicles trespassing on private property. CCU's conducted proactive enforcement of delivery trucks blocking the roadway. CCU's also assisted with the Village's concert on the beach event. Marine Patrol / Beach Safety Officer Details Stops Citations Warnings Arrests Reports AOA Contacts 03 00 04 00 00 00 20 Remarks Marine Patrol: No marine patrol available Saturday through Tuesday due to vacation and training. Officer Waisman attended an advanced tactical marine patrol training in Hillsborough County. Area marine patrol agencies assisted by conducting area checks on the Bal Harbour waterways. Beach Safety Officer Detail The BSO issued an ordinance warning to a group of individuals that used fireworks for a gender reveal near the jetty. The BSO ensured the beach area was cleaned by the family and ensured no further fireworks were used. Over the weekend, the BSO made contact with several individuals fishing from the rocks at the jetty and encountered two dogs on the beach. Both dogs were removed upon request. The BSO met with a Bal Harbour resident to discuss their concerns about the loud music coming from the sandbar. The BSO made contact with two separate groups of beach goers with an erected tent and advised them that no tents are allowed on the beach. The tents were taken down without incident. On Sunday, the BSO made contact with an individual commercially filming on the jetty without a permit. The individual was issued a warning, the filming activity ceased and the individual left the area. The individual was provided with an electronic copy of the ordinance. The BSO documented a damaged bollard at the entrance of the jetty on the north east side of the north lot. Public Works was on scene. It is unknown who caused the damage and when the damage occurred. Summary of Noteworthy Calls for Service 05/19/2023 , Auto Burglary 1 9700 Collins Avenue The reporter told officers he parked his vehicle in the parking garage and went shopping. Upon his return, he discovered the rear window of his vehicle broken and his backpack missing. A review of security footage revealed an unknown male breaking the window and taking the bookbag, the suspect then fled the area in a vehicle. This case has been forwarded to Criminal Investigations for further follow-up. 05/19/2023 Violation of Injunction 9700 Collins Avenue Bal Harbour officers responded to a domestic incident. The investigation revealed that the reporter/victim stated her ex -boyfriend was photographing the victim while at work. The subject had left the area, however there is active r- rotection order that was properly served. 05/20/2023 Domestic Disturbance 9703 Collins Avenue Officers responded to an ongoing disturbance on the 24t" floor. Officers made contact with both parties and quickly determined the dispute was only.verbal. The dispute was regarding allegations of infidelity and the female broke a glass on the floor out of anger, no physical contact occurred between the parties. 05/20/2023 Warrant Arrest 9900 Block of Collins Avenue Officers conducted a traffic stop along the Collins Avenue corridor, during the traffic stop investigation, it was determined the driver had an active arrest warrant. The driver was placed under arrest and transported to jail without further incident. 05/22/2023 Fraud Arrest 9700 Collins Avenue Saks Fifth Avenue associates advised officers a subject had just made fraudulent purchases worth several thousand dollars. Officers canvassed the area and quickly apprehended the suspect, the merchandise was recovered, the suspect was placed under arrest and transported to jail. 05/22/2023 Theft 9700 Collins Avenue Store associates from "La Perla" advised a female entered the store and began perusing merchandise on display. The female then proceeded to conceal some merchandise and exit the store without paying. This case has been forwarded to the Criminal Investigations for further follow-up. 05/22/2023 I DUI Arrest I North Lot Officers conducted a traffic stop in the North Lot. During the traffic stop, officers determined the driver was under the influence of alcohol. The driver refused to perform roadside sobriety tests or to submit to a breathalyzer test. The driver resisted arrest; however, officers were able to subdue her and place her under arrest. 05/24/2023 Recovery Stolen 9800 Block of Collins Avenue Vehicle/Arrest After receiving a license plate reader alert, a Bal Harbour officer coordinated and initiated a stop of a stolen vehicle traveling on Collins Avenue. The subsequent investigation led to the arrest of the driver. The vehicle was impounded and the driver was arrested and transported to jail. 05/25/2023 Recovery Stolen 500 Block of 96 Street Vehicle/Arrest Miami -Dade Police Communications issued a "Be On the Lookout" (BOLO) for a stolen U-Haul box truck. A Bal Harbour officer also received a license plate reader alert on the same vehicle. The officer located the reported stolen truck and initiated a successful traffic stop without incident. The investigation led to the arrest of the driver. Completed by: Raleigh Flowers, Jr., Chief of Police Date: May 26, 2023