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Home My Public Portal AboutLTC 037-2022 Bal Harbour Police Dept Weekly Report for the Period of February 18-February 24_2011BAL HARBOUR - V I L LAG E - OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE MANAGER LETTER TO COUNCIL NO. 037-2022 To: Mayor Gabriel Groisman and Members of the Village Council From: Jorge M. Gonzalez, Village Manager Date: February 25, 2022 Subject: Ball Harbour Police Department Weekly Report for the period of February 18, 2022 through February 24, 2022 The purpose of this Letter to Council (LTC) is to transmit to you a Weekly Report from the BaI 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 MB(O� 9� +ne � Bal Harbour Police Department Weekly Summary 2022 Week #08: Friday, February 18, 2022 through February 24, 2022 Calls for Reports Service Primary 46 Incident l Assist Other 03 Crash Agency Total 1 49 1 Total Arrests 22 1 Felony 01 Misdemeanor Includes Traffic Code Enforcement �Violations arnings - 01 Verbal and Written Traffic Enforcement 02 Citations ' 00 Warnings 23 1 Total 1 02 1 Investigations 1 76 1 Parking 106 170 27 Total 1 303 2021 Week # 08: Frida, Februar; 19, 2021 through Thursdav, Februar; 25, 2021 Calls for �e Traffic Reports Incident An ests Enforcement Enforcement Primary 1 39 17 Felony 00 Violations 00 Citations 41 Assist Misdemeanor Other 05 Crash 04 Includes 01 Warnings 12 Warnings 42 Agency Traffic Total 44 Total 21 Total 01 Investigations 62 Parking 41 Total 124 Enforcement Activity Summary Friday, 02/18 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Villa e Wide (includes North Lot) 00 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 03 09 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 09 12 Saturday, 02/19 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 00 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 09 06 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 13 22 Sunday, 02/20 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 01 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 00 13 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 14 19 Monday, 02/21 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 13 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 03 05 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 19 Tuesday, 02/22 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parkin . Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 10 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 Hardin2 Avenue & 96 Street / Crosswalk 00 00 All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 13 26 Enforcement Activity Summary (continued) Wednesday, 02/23 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 02 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 06 04 North Lot/ Frontage Road Traffic Enforcement 00 01 Residential 20 MPH is Plenty AM & PM Details 00 00 Harding Avenue & 96 Street / Crosswalk 00 00 All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 14 12 Thursday, 02/24 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 01 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 07 05 North Lot / Frontage Road Traffic Enforcement 00 01 Residential 20 MPH is Plenty AM & PM Details 00 00 Harding Avenue & 96 Street / Crosswalk 00 02 All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 04 12 Summary of Activities and Events Code Enforcement Code Enforcement Officers (CEOs) patrolling the gated community responded to a complaint of a moving truck parked at a residence on the 200 block of Bal Bay Drive. Patrol officers had warned the property owner about leaving the moving truck on premises against Village code. CEOs reinspected the property, noted the moving truck remained on premises, and issued the property owner a Code Violation Notice which accrues a daily fine until the truck is removed. CEOs responded to a complaint of construction work without a permit occurring at a beachside hotel/condominium. Upon verifying the infraction, CEOs issued the property owners a Code Violation Notice and directed them to immediately contact the Building Department for proper permitting. The Code Enforcement Unit continues to monitor the beach and walking path areas to ensure compliance with dog related ordinances. CEOs maintained watch on select portions of the hardpack which were blocked due to tree pruning. In these specific areas, dog owners. had to use the walking path, but only for the affected area. CEOs remained watchful and ensured all dogs were promptly returned to the hardpack areas. Criminal Investigations The Criminal Investigations Division (CID) concluded its pre -employment background investigations of two police applicants. The files were forwarded to staff for final approval. Detectives then worked with the administration to develop an onboarding schedule for the applicants, if approved for hiring. The Hialeah Police Department contacted the Criminal Investigations Division to solicit the assistance of Detective Gonzalez for Autism Awareness training. The state requires all police officers to receive training in interacting with person on the Autism spectrum. Detective Gonzalez is coordinating efforts with the sister agency to train its entire police force. The CID assisted a Village resident whose business fell victim to check fraud. Although the incident was reported in Bal Harbour, the actual event occurred in another jurisdiction. Detectives assisted the victim in understanding the investigative process and by helping the victim reach out to the proper investigative agency. Marine Patrol / Beach Safety Officer Details Stops Citations Warnings Arrests Reports AOA Contacts 21 11 16 00 01 05 77 Remarks Marine Patrol: Marine Patrol officers assisted patrol operations with traffic enforcement along the Collins Avenue Corridor during the early morning hours. Bal Harbour marine officers responded to 12000 Blk Oceanside regarding an unattended vessel that ran aground. Once located, the marine officers discovered the vessel was not occupied. USCG (United States Coast Guard) responded and took over the investigation. As part of our ongoing efforts to address maritime safety, Bal Harbour marine officers along with our local and federal partners launched a multi -agency Marine Patrol operation on Saturday and Sunday to address illegal charters, excessive noise violations and other maritime violations. The operation yielded several citations, seizures, and other enforcement actions. Beach Safety Officer: The BSO and Code Officer (CO) conducted foot patrols on the beach to address violations of Village ordinances. Contact was made with dog walkers in possession of retractable leashes and fisherman on the jetty. Due to hazardous cond itions, the BSO closed the jetty for several hours dueto strong wind gusts causing water to crash onto the jetty. Once the conditions improved, the BSO re -opened jetty. The BSO met with two fishermen and informed them of the sing le use plastic ord inance on the jetty. The BSO encountered one dog on the beach and it was removed upon request. On Thursday, while conducting a Jetty and Beach check, a Bal Harbour officer observed a dog on the beach. Contact was made with the owner (new resident) who removed the dog after being notified of the code restrictions. Summary of Noteworthy Calls for Service 02/18/2022 Theft 9700 Collins Avenue Fendi store associates told officers two suspects entered the store and requested to try on multiple items. While the associate was assisting one of the suspects, the other suspects concealed merchandise and exited the store. The incident was captured on store surveillance cameras, this case has been forwarded to the Criminal Investigations Division for follow-up. 02/18/2022 Information Village Wide Bal Harbour police received intelligence information regarding the GDL (Goyin Defense League) were possibly preparing to conduct an Anti -Semitic Flyer Drop in South Florida. Awareness and staffing were increased throughout the weekend as well as intra-agency communication. No incidents were reported. 02/18/2022 1 Information I Village Wide Bal Harbour police was notified the Armed Fishermen First Amendment Auditors were in Bay Harbor Islands, BHPD personnel were notified, however, the Armed Fishermen did not enter the Bal Harbour Village. 02/19/2022 1 Arrest/Disorderly 1 10295 Collins Avenue Officers responded to reports of a disturbance occurring in the lobby of the Ritz -Carlton. Upon arriving, officers encountered an unruly female who was intoxicated. The female was aggressive and uncooperative. The female was placed under arrest and transported to jail. 02/19-20/2022 1 Traffic Congestion I Collins Avenue Corridor Bal Harbour experienced heavy traffic congestion over the weekend during the early evening hours. Bal Harbour officers were posted at intersections and managed traffic until the traffic flow returned to normal. 02/21/2022 1 Theft 1 9700 Collins Avenue Miu Miu store associates told officers two males entered the store and retrieved merchandise from a display shelf. The males then concealed the items and exited the store. The incident was captured on store surveillance cameras. This case has been forwarded to the Criminal Investigations Division for further follow-up. 1 02/21/2022 1 Baker Act 1 10275 Collins Avenue Reporter told officers she was concerned for the safety and well-being of a friend that was making suicidal threats. Officers arrived on scene and were initially unable to make contact with the victim, due to the nature of the threat, officers entered the residence and discovered the victim face down and unresponsive. The victim was transported to the hospital where he admitted to using narcotics/alcohol and making suicidal threats. The victim was Baker Acted for further treatment and evaluation. 02/22/2022-02/24/2022 Training Medley Range Bal Harbour officers participated in annual firearm qualifications and use of force training. The training consisted of classroom lecture and practical exercises in firearms, taser deployment, less lethal munitions, and discretionary shooting. 02/23/2022 1 Disturbance 1 9700 Collins Avenue A female caused a disturbance at the Bal Harbour shops. Bal Harbour police officers responded and mitigated the situation which resulted in a peaceful resolution. 02/24/2022 1 Fraud/Theft Felony Arrest 1 _ 9700 Collins Avenue Saks Fifth Avenue loss prevention employees detained a female after she made fraudulent credit card purchases. Bal Harbour police initiated an investigation which resulted in the arrest of the offender. Bal Harbour detectives will conduct a follow up investigation as the offender may be part of a large fraud and retail theft ring. The female was arrested and transported to jail. Completed by: Raleigh Flowers, Jr., Chief of Police Date: February 25, 2022 f