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Home My Public Portal AboutLTC 087-2023 PD Weekly Report - Week 22- May 26 2023 through June 01 2023BAL HARBOUR - V I L LAG E - OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE MANAGER LETTER TO COUNCIL No. 087-2023 To: Mayor Jeffrey P. Freimark and Members of the Village Council From: Jorge M. Gonzalez, Village Manager A- Date: June 2, 2023 Subject: Bal Harbour Police Department Weekly Report for the period of May 26, 2023, through June 1, 2023 The purpose of this Letterto Council (LTC) is totransmitto 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 Weekly Summary 2023 Week #22: Friday. Mav 26. 2023. throuah Thursday. June 01. 2023 Calls for Reports Arrests Patrol CCU Enfoercement Enforcement Service Primary 56 Incident 26 Felony Misdemeanor 01 Violations 00 Citations 159 113 Assist Warnings - - Other 02 Crash 1 03 Includes 04 Verbal and Warnings 163 28 Agency Traffic Written Total 58 Total 79! Total - 05 i Investigations Parking 08 Subtotal 362 149 1' Total S11 2022 Week # 22: Friday, May 27, 2022, throu h Thursday, June 02, 2022 Calls for Reports Arrests Code Traffic Service Enforcement Enforcement Primary j 37 1 Incident 1 11 1 Felony Assist Other - Misdemeanor Agency 05 Crash 03 Includes Traffic Total 1 42 I Total I 14 1 Total 00 Violations 01 Citations 180 01 Warnings 02 Warnings 254 01 i' Investigations I 59 I Parking ' 67 Total 1 501 Enforcement Activity Summary Friday 5/26 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 06 03 Residential 20 MPH is Plenty AM & PM Details 00 00 Hardino Avenue & 96 Street / Crosswalk 02 00 All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 17 19 Saturday, 5/27 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 04 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 03 00 North Lot / Frontage Road Traffic Enforcement 00 00 Residential 20 MPH is Plent , AM & PM Details 00 00 Harding Avenue & 96 Street / Crosswalk 00 00 All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 13 20 Sunday, 5/28 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 12 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 02 01 North Lot / Frontage Road Traffic Enforcement 03 02 Residential 20 MPH is Plenty AM & PM Details 00 00 Harding Avenue & 96 Street/ Crosswalk 00 00 All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 26 16 Monday, 5/29 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 11 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 02 03 All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 35 21 Tuesday, 5/30 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Villa e Wide (includes North Lot) 00 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 00 02 North Lot / Frontage Road Traffic Enforcement 02 03 Residential 20 MPH is Plenty AM & PM Details 00 00 Harding Avenue & 96 Street / Crosswalk 00 00 All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 13 17 Wednesday, 5/31 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 06 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 04 05 North Lot / Frontage Road Traffic Enforcement 03 16 Residential 20 MPH is Plenty AM & PM Details 00 00 Harding.Avenue & 96 Street / Crosswalk 00 00 All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 16 10 Thursday, 6/01 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations ] Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 03 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 01 02 North Lot / Frontage Road Traffic Enforcement 04 15 Residential 20 MPH is Plenty AM & PM Details 00 00 Harding Avenue & 96 Street / Crosswalk 02 02 All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 05 06 Summary of Activities and Event Code Enforcement The Code Enforcement Unit continues to monitor the beach compliance with dog related ordinances. and walking path areas to ensure Code Enforcement Officers (CEOs) continue their patrols of the Bal Harbour Shops construction areas daily to ensure they remain in compliance with Village noise ordinances. CEOs reinspected two properties that had previously received a warning regarding the leasing parties leaving trash bins curbside. The investigation revealed a misunderstanding of the village ordinances and the issues have been corrected. CEO's conducted daily inspection checks of the gated community construction sites ensuring compliance with Village ordinances. Criminal Investigations On Friday, May 26, 2023, Detective Hector Gonzalez led the training for the Village's Public Works employees in the areas of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), the use of the automatic electronic defibrillator (AED), and bloodborne pathogen safety. The courses help ensure Village employees can assist during certain medical emergencies while keeping themselves safe from unnecessary pathogen exposure. Detective Gonzalez successfully established probable cause for an arrest stemming from a violation of a protection order. The suspect violated the injunction multiple times and will be afforded the opportunity to surrender to Bal Harbour officers. Detective Gonzalez has been actively investigating several theft cases. This week, he was able to interview the victim of a grand theft in which several thousand dollars' worth of personal items were taken. Additionally, in a separate theft case, Detective Gonzalez developed a "Need to Identify" flyer, which was distributed to surrounding agencies. Collins Corridor Unit (CCU) Field Ride Share Delivery Citations Warnings Arrests Reports Reports Contacts Trucks 113 28 00 03 00 14 06 Remarks CCU conducted multiple traffic stops along Collins Avenue for various violations. A noteworthy traffic stop occurred on Saturday which resulted in multiple citations issued after the CCU Officer discovered the driver stopped was driving without a valid driver's license, had multiple suspensions and no insurance on the vehicle. CCU encountered numerous rideshare vehicles at the Truist Bank and advised the drivers that using the parking lot for non -bank related business is prohibited. The CCU officers met with bank staff about this issue and discussed various options in eliminating this problem. This week, the CCU began issuing parking citations to repeat offenders; those previously issued a warning(s) in an effort to eliminate this on -going problem. The CCU reported a bus stop sign down on Collins Avenue directly in front of 10185 Collins Avenue (The Plaza) to the proper authority for repair. No estimated repair time was provided. CCU conducted numerous area checks of the jetty, beach, hardpack, and walking path throughout the weekend and week. The CCU Sergeant attended roll call meetings throughout the weekend with Miami Dade Police Department and Miami Dade Fire Department regarding Memorial Day Weekend Operations. Marine Patrol / Beach Safety Officer Details Stops Citations Warnings Arrests Reports AOA Contacts 21 03 21 00 00 00 113 Remarks Marine Patrol: During Memorial Day Weekend, Marine Patrol Officers strategically focused their efforts in areas heavily populated by beach goers and boaters. No noise complaints were received throughout the weekend. Marine Patrol Officers conducted numerous vessels stops which resulted in citations and warnings being issued. Marine Patrol Officers encountered a vessel anchored in the Haulover Inlet and were able to direct the boat Captain to an area where vessel navigation was not impeded. In addition, Marine Patrol Officers responded to a boat crash near FIU Biscayne Bay Campus, but were cancelled upon arrival. Marine Patrol officers conducted checks of the Seawall, the Bal Harbour Marina, the park and the rear of the properties along Bal Bay Drive. Beach Safety Officer Detail Activi : The BSO reported inclement weather on Friday and reported a moderate number of beach goers that day. For the rest of the Memorial Day weekend there was an increase in beach goers. During inclement weather periods, the BSO assessed the conditions on the Jetty and determined there was no need to close the area. Throughout the weekend, the BSO attended roll call meetings with the Miami Dade Police Department and the Miami -Dade Fire Department regarding Memorial Day Weekend Operations. During these roll call meetings, the BSO was able to establish a relationship with the Miami Dade Fire Department's Ocean Rescue and was provided with a radio in an effortto streamline communication and expedite resources during an emergency situation. While in attendance at the roll call meeting, a MDFD Captain directed all PWC (jet ski) operators to include area checks of Bal Harbour beach during their tour of duty. While conducting a check of the beach, Ocean Rescue PWC-2 assisted a "weak" swimmer in the water and was brought to safety unharmed. While conducting an area check of the Jetty, the BSO observed a disabled vessel occupied by a family of four near the end of the Jetty. When the vessel's Captain told the BSO that the engines were over heated and would not start, the BSO immediately began to direct the occupants to put on their Personal Flotation Device (PFDs) and instructed the vessel's Captain to drop anchor in an effort to prevent the vessel from being pushed by the current onto the rocks. The BSO mobilized Marine Patrol Units in the area to respond and using the MDFD Ocean Rescue radio, the BSO was able to instantly summon the assistance of rescuers on PWC's (jet skis). Within less than a minute, two MDFD Ocean Rescue jet skis were arrival and prepared to rescue the occupants of the vessel in the event that it crashed onto the rocks of the jetty. Throughout the weekend, the BSO encountered numerous tents near the jetty area, and all were taken down upon request. The BSO encountered several individuals fishing from the rocks and were reminded that fishing from the rocks is prohibited. The BSO encountered several dogs. Of these encounters, some dogs were removed from the beach, and some were service animals. Summary of Noteworthy Calls for Service 05/26/2023 I Arrest - Warrant 500 blk 96 Street Officers conducted atraffic stop along 96t''street, during the trafficstop investigation, it was determined the driver had an active arrest warrant. The driver was arrested and transported to jail. 05/26/2023 1 Arrest - Disorderly Intoxication 1 291 Ball Bay Drive Officers responded to an ongoing disturbance between two females. The parties involved were a married couple engaged in a verbal altercation. One female was intoxicated and began throwing/breaking objects, she refused to calm down and cooperate with officers. She was subsequently placed under arrest for disorderly intoxication and transported to jail. _ 05/27/2023 Disturbances Officers responded to two disturbance calls at the Bal Harbour Shops. intoxicated male who fell in the bathroom of the Hillstone restaurant. property where he took an Uber rideshare home. 9700 Collins Avenue The first incident involved an The male was assisted off the The second incident involved a payment dispute that was resolved by the parties involved. The same males then qot involved in a verbal argument and were subseciuently escorted off the Drooerty. 05/27/2023 1 Suspicious Person I 96 Street Residential Gate Officers observed a male attempting to climb the gate and enter the Gated Residential. Officers confirmed that the male was in fact visiting friends that live in the community. The male was directed to I enter via the main pate and check in with the on -duty Kent Securitv guards. 05/28/2023 Arrest - No Valid Driver's License 1 10200 blk Collins Avenue While conducting traffic enforcement along Collins Avenue officers performed a traffic stop on a vehicle. During the traffic stop investigation, it was determined the driver did not have a valid driver license. The driver was placed under arrest and transported to jail. 05/29/2023 1 Traffic Incident 1 10200 blk Collins Avenue Utilizing the License Plate Reader (LPR) system, officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle. During the investigation, it was determined the driver did not have a valid license, and an active arrest warrant. However, the affected jurisdiction declined to extradite him. The driver was issued citations and the vehicle was towed from the scene. 05/30/2023 ! Theft 9700 Collins Avenue Gucci store associates told officers two females entered the store and began perusing through merchandise. The females took merchandise, bypassed all points of sale without paying and exited the store with merchandise. The incident was captured on the in-store surveillance cameras; this case has been forwarded to the Criminal Investigations Division for further follow-up. 05/31/2023 1 Theft (Attempt) 1 9700 Collins Avenue Unknown subject(s) abandoned a theft booster bag containing store clothing. After reviewing CCTV footage, loss prevention obtained a description of the suspected offender. 05/31/2023 Arrest - No Valid Driver's License_ North Lot While conducting traffic enforcement, a Bal Harbour officer initiated a traffic stop. The investigation revealed the driver did not have a valid driver's license. The driver was issued several citations, arrested and transported to Jail. 05/31/2023 Arrest - DUI I 600 block 96 Street After initiating a traffic stop, a Bal Harbour officer detected signs of impairment on the driver. The investigation led to the arrest of the driver for driving under the influence. Miami -Dade Police DUI Specialist responded and administered the field sobriety exercises and breath test. The driver was arrested and transported to Jail. 05/31/2023 Traffic Incident I North Lot While conducting North Lot traffic enforcement, a Bal Harbour officer initiated a traffic stop. The investigation revealed the driver had a suspended drivers' license. The driver was issued a criminal traffic citation and released on the scene. 06/01/2023 Unsecured Gate 1 701 96 Street While on routine patrol, officers discovered an unsecured gate at the Village West Park construction site. Officers conducted an inspection of the entire property and secured the gate. The project manager was contacted and advised the entire perimeter of the lot must be secured at the end of each business day. 06/01 /2023 1 Baker Act 9600 Collins Avenue A female called police and advised she was having suicidal thoughts. The female was transported to the nearest receiving facility for evaluation. Completed by: Raleigh Flowers, Jr., Chief of Police Date: June 02, 2023