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HomeMy Public PortalAboutLTC 107-2023 PD Weekly Report Week 27- June 30 2023 through July 06 2023BAL HARBOUR - V I L L A G E - OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE MANAGER LETTER TO COUNCIL No. 107-2023 To: Mayor Jeffrey P. Freimark and Members of the Village Council From: Jorge M. Gonzalez, Village Manager Date: July 7, 2023 Subject: Ball Harbour Police Department Weekly Report for the period of June 30, 2023, through July 06, 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 Weekly Summary 2023 Week #27: Friday June 30, 2023, throu h Thursday, July 06. 2023 Calls Code for Reports Arrests Enforcement Service Traffic Patrol CCU Enforcement Primary 64 Incident 30 Felony 01 Violations 01 Citations 90 75 I Assist Other 02 Crasf Agency Total 66 Total Misdemeanor Warnings - 01 Includes 00 Verbal and 29 Warnings 91 23 Traffic Written 31 Total 01 Investigations 73 Parking 72 07 Subtotal 253 105 i Total 358 2022 Week # 27: Friday. July 01. 2022. through Thursday. July 07. 2022 Calls for Code Traffic Service Reports Arrests Enforcement Enforcement Primary 37 Incident 11 Felony 00 Violations 01 Citations 180 Assist Other Misdemeanor Agency 05 Crash 03 Includes 01 Warnings 02 Warnings 254 Traffic Total 42 Total 14 Total 01 Investigations 59 Parking 67 Total 501 Enforcement Activity Summary Friday 6/30 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 00 00 All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 14 13 Saturday, 7/01 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 18 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 01 02 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 07 Sunday, 7/02 Traffic Enforcement Details Location/ Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 22 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 01 01 North Lot / Frontage Road Traffic Enforcement 01 01 Residential 20 MPH is Plenty AM & PM Details 00 01 Harding Avenue & 96 Street / Crosswalk 00 00 All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 13 07 Monday, 7/03 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 06 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 07 02 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 03 17 Tuesday, 7/04 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Villa e Wide (includes North Lot) 03 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 00 00 North Lot / Frontage Road Traffic Enforcement 05 00 Residential 20 MPH is Plenty AM & PM Details 00 00 Harding Avenue & 96 Street / Crosswalk J_ 00 00 All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 1 14 11 Wednesday, 7/05 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations 05 Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 02 04 North Lot / Frontage Road Traffic Enforcement 00 00 Residential 20 MPH is Plenty AM & PM Details 00 1 02 Harding Avenue & 96 Street / Crosswalk 00 00 All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 09 10 Thursday, 7/06 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 07 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 02 05 North Lot / Frontage Road Traffic Enforcement 00 00 Residential 20 MPH is Plenty AM & PM Details 00 03 Hardin_ Avenue & 96 Street / Crosswalk 00 00 All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 08 05 Summary of Activities and Event Code Enforcement The Code Enforcement Unit continues to monitor the beach and walking path areas to ensure compliance with dog related ordinances. Code Enforcement Officers (CEOs) continue their daily patrols of the Bal Harbour Shops construction areas to ensure they remain in compliance with Village noise ordinances. CEOs conducted daily inspection checks of the gated community construction sites ensuring compliance with Village ordinances. CEOs conducted 73 ordinance investigations and 20 area and beach checks. The investigations resulted in CEO's issuing (29)warnings, one warning was for appearance/maintenance, and a violation was issued for NPDES violation. Upon re -inspecting the site, the code issue was corrected. Code Enforcement Officers completed the Business Tax Receipts investigations. CEOs visited the remaining stores on the list and issued 27 Ordinance Warnings. Criminal Investigations The Criminal Investigations Division (CID) assisted the Boca Raton Police Department with a fraud investigation possibly linked to organized retail crime. The case involved a female employee from a store at the Bal Harbour Shops who was recently arrested by Bal Harbour Police for using false merchandise returns to fund gift cards. Similar cases occurred in Boca Raton's jurisdiction and were linked to the Bal Harbour case. The Santa Barbara (CA) Police Department also contacted Bal Habour CID after discovering a suspect in a California fraud investigation was arrested by Bal Harbour Police for fraudulent transactions at the Bal Harbour Shops. Detectives provided all requested information and will continue to assist the agency. This case and the one mentioned above highlightthe broad reach of persons involved in organized theft and fraud against retail establishments. The CID participated in training on the use of facial recognition technology used to mine images from the worldwide web and compare them with unknown persons captured on video surveillance. The program shows promise in aiding detectives with the identification of unknown persons captured on surveillance videos, especially those of persons involved in retail theft cases. Detectives concluded the investigation into an alleged child abuse case reported in February 2022. The case involved parties who reside in the state of New York but also maintain a residence in Bal Harbour. The four -month investigation required witnesses to travel from New York to South Florida to provide sworn testimony about the case. The main parties of the case were estranged spouses entangled in a child custody dispute. The investigation revealed the child abuse allegations were made to influence the outcome of the child custody proceedings. After reviewing the available facts, detectives determined there was insufficient evidence to support the allegations. The case was unfounded and closed without further police action. The CID assisted the Patrol Division during the Independence Day fireworks festivities. Collins Corridor Unit (CCU) Park Field Ride Share Delivery Citations Warnings Cit Arrests Reports Reports Contacts Trucks 75 23 07 00 03 01 03 00 Remarks Collins Corridor Unit (CCU) attended the Bal Harbour Village Sounds by the Sea Concert Series featuring dueling pianos which was held at the north end of the beach near the Jetty. The CCU officer engaged with members of the community in attendance and ensured a safe environment for all. CCU continued their traffic enforcement efforts along Collins Avenue and at the 10011 block of 96th street. CCU encountered three motor scooters at the entrance of the beach on 96th street left parked on the sidewalk. Parking citations were issued, and the operators were located and directed to move the motor scooters. This weekend, CCU conducted several traffic stops on vehicles continuing straight on the right turn only lane at 96' Street and Harding Avenue. Drivers were educated on why that lane is a right turn only and were reminded that continuing straight puts them and others at risk of getting into an accident. In addition to their regular duties, CCU officers were assigned to assist with the Bal Harbour Village July 4th Celebration. CCU officers conducted North Lot traffic management, security and provided Golf Cart rides to and from the event site for our guests. CCU offered shelter and assistance to a vagrant on Collins Avenue, however, assistance was declined. The vagrant left the area. Marine Patrol / Beach Safety Officer Details Stops Citations Warnings Arrests Reports AOA Contacts 21 10 17 00 02 02 155 Marine Patrol reported inclement weather throughout the weekend. Marine Patrol conducted bicycle patrol throughout Bal Harbour Village to include the gated community, Collins Avenue, and the beach. Marine Patrol was flagged down by Saks Loss Prevention regarding a retail theft that had just occurred. Marine officers and the Specialized Patrol Division Supervisor apprehended one of the offenders involved and mobilized other units which resulted in the apprehension of the primary offender. Marine officers responded to a complaint of loud music from a vessel behind 220 Bal Bay Drive. The vessel was located and moved to the area of Beer Can Island. Additionally, multiple vessels moored behind the Bal Harbour Sea wall near 220 Bal Bay Drive and were requested to move further west to allow for vessel access without obstruction. Marine officers conducted evening patrols encountered several vessels playing loud music, the vessels lowered the music upon request. Marine officers responded to the area of Oleta State River Park regarding three people in the water after their kayak flipped over. Upon arrival, marine officers advised that everyone was safely out of the water and did not require medical attention. Marine officers responded to a mayday call of an occupied vessel possibly on fire offshore nearthe Miami - Dade County line. Marine units arrived and determined the vessel's diesel engines were producing a large amount of smoke and the vessel was not on fire. No injuries were reported. Marine officers responded to the waterway behind Florida International University and assisted North Miami Police Department and the Department of Children and Families execute an Ex-Parte Order on a person who lived on a moored vessel. No issues reported. During the Fourth of July festivities on the beach, Marine Patrol coordinated with multiple agencies to close the Haulover Inlet for safety during the drone laser show and fireworks display. Additionally, marine officers encountered several vessels attempting to Moore within the swim zone area or with the safety zone established by the Miami Dade Fire Marshal. The vessels were redirected to a safe location. Beach Safety Officer Detail Activity Remarks: The BSO reported high attendance on the beach this weekend. On Sunday, the'BSO along with the Collins Corridor Unit assisted with vehicle escorts to and from the jetty in preparation for the Sounds by the Sea Concert. The BSO responded to a call on the beach, the complainant to the officers her ex -boyfriend approached her on the beach and was harassing her. Upon officers' arrival, the ex -boyfriend was no longer on scene and units were advised by beach staff that the male had left approximately 10 minutes before police was called. Officers canvassed the beach area, north parking lot and Collins Avenue, but were unable to locate the male. In preparation for the Fourth of July celebration, the BSO met with Ritz Carlton and Harbor House beach staff and coordinated the movement of beach chairs and equipment for events on the beach. Summary of Noteworthy Calls for Service 06/30/2023 Theft 9700 Collins Avenue Alexander McQueen store associates told officers a male and female entered the store and began perusing through merchandise. The male 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 for follow-up. 1 06/30/2023 1 Theft Arrest 1 9700 Collins Avenue Saks Fifth Avenue store associates told officers that two males entered the store and began perusing through merchandise. The male took merchandise, bypassed all points of sale without paying and exited the store with merchandise. However, the males were intercepted by loss prevention and merchandise was recovered. The offending party was placed under arrest and transported to tail. 1 06/30/2023 1 Suspicious Incident 1 10202 Collins Avenue I Oceana management reported a male was observed overnighttaking photos of vehicles in the parking garage. Fearing that the suspect was possibly casing high end vehicles, dayshift patrol officers followed up on the case, and determined the person taking the photos was a realtor who had permission to be on the property. 06/30/2023 Hazardous Act 10301 (J While conducting an area check of the Jetty, a Bal Harbour officer observed three men fishing of the rocks. They were advised of the restrictions and advised to stay off the rocks for which then complied. 1 06/30/2023 1 Doa on the Beach 1 10200 Block Beachside A concerned resident notified police of a dog on the beach. Upon arriving, the officer observed the dog loose not on a leash. The owners of the dog who are not residents, immediately leashed the dog when advised of the regulations. The dog was a certified service animal under Florida guidelines and was allowed to remain on the beach. 07/01/2023 Theft / Battery 1 9700 Collins Avenue Saks Fifth Avenue loss prevention attempted to detain a male fleeing the store with stolen merchandise. The subject punched the employee and evaded being apprehended. An extensive area search of the offender was conducted; however, he was not -located. The case has been assigned to the Criminal Investigation. 07/02/2023 Fraud 1 10295 Collins Avenue A California resident told officers her credit card had an unauthorized pending charge from the Ritz - Carlton. However, officers were unable to locate any guest that had checked in or out using the reporter's card. The reporter was advised to file a report with her local police department. This case has been forwarded to the Criminal Investigations for follow-up. 07/03/2023 1 Theft 1 9700 Collins Avenue Gucci store associates told officers a male and female entered the store and began perusing through merchandise. The male 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 for further follow-up.__ 07/04/2023 1 Fireworks/Drone Show 1 10200 Block of the Beach Bal Harbour Village celebrated Independence Day with a fireworks/Drone display, live music, and family festivities. The Bal Harbour Police Department strategically posted officers to assist with the event and ensure the safety of all in attendance. 07/04/2023 1 Traffic Congestion Collins Avenue Corridor Due to July 4t" celebration in Bal Harbour Village, Haulover Park and the Town of Surfside, Collins Avenue experienced considerable traffic congestion in all directions. Bal Harbour officers manned specific traffic posts and worked in conjunction with Miami -Dade, Surfside and Bay Harbor Islands officers. Normal traffic flow was restored by 11 PM. 1 07/05/2023 1 Suspicious Incident 1 10200 Block of Collins Avenue Condominium security advised of a male seen on CCTV jumping over the gate and gaining access to the pool area from the hardpack. The male, who was possibly holding a knife in his hand, was observed leaving the area within a few minutes. Bal Harbour officers responded and conducted an extensive area search; however, the male was not located. Bal Harbour officer will increase patrols in the area. 07/06/2023 Illness/Assist a Citizen 1 9700 Collins Avenue Bal Harbour police and Miami -Dade Fire Rescue personnel responded to a sick person at Mokoto's. The officer discovered the elderly female had consumed several alcoholic beverages and was impaired. Police officers contacted family members who responded to take the female home. 1 07/06/2023 1 Suspicious Incident 1 10300 block Collins Avenue I While on routine patrol, officers discovered a male sitting on the Haulover Bridge sidewalk dangerously close to the traffic lanes. The male stated he was meditating and that he resided in Sunny Isles Beach. After ensuring he was not in need of medical attention or any other special services, the male was released and directed to a safer location. 07/06/2023 1 Injury 1 9801 Collins Avenue A concerned resident flagged down a Bal Harbour officer and advised of a female at the bus stop bench who was injured. The investigation revealed the female received injuries from a prior altercation that occurred outside of our jurisdiction. Completed by: Raleigh Flowers, Jr., Chief of Police Date: July 07, 2023