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Home My Public Portal AboutLTC 156-2022 PD Weekly ReportBAL HARBOUR - VILLAGE - OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE MANAGER LETTER TO COUNCIL NO. 156-2022 To: Mayor Gabriel Groisman and Members of the Village Council From. Jorge M. Gonzalez, Village Manager'. Date: October 7, 2022 Subject: Bal Harbour Police Department Weekly Report for the period of September 30, 2022, through October 6, 2022 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 Bal Harbour Police Department Weekly Summary 2022 Week #40: Friday, September 30, 2022, through Thursday, October 06, 2022 Calls for Code Traffic Service Reports Arrests Enforcement Enforcement 02 Primary 42 Incident 15 Felony l Violations 00 Citations 86 Assist Misdemeanor Warnings - Other Agency 04 Crash 01 Includes Traffic 00 Verbal and Written 03 Warnings 104 Total 46 Total 16 Total 00 Investigations 18 Parking 46 Total 236 2021 Week # 40: Friday, October 01, 2021, through Thursday, October 07, 2021 _ Calls for i Reports I Arrests Code Traffic Service Enforcement Enforcement Primary 44 Incident 19 Felony 01 I Violations 00 Citations 51 Assist Misdemeanor Other 01 Crash 02 Includes 00 Warnings 07 Warnings 71 Agency Traffic Total - 45 Total 21 Total 01 Investigations i 60 Parking 19 I Total 141 Enforcement Activity Summary Friday, 9/30 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 1 09 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 05 01 North Lot / Frontage Road Traffic Enforcement 00 01 Residential 20 MPH is Plenty AM & PM Details 00 00 Harding Avenue & 96 Street / Crosswalk r_--All 00 00 other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 08 07 Saturday, 10/0 1 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 00 00 Residential 20 MPH is Plenty AM & PM Details 00 00 Hardinc Avenue & 96 Street / Crosswalk 00 00 All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 05 17 Sunday,10/02 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 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 18 24 Monday,10/03 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 00 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 05 04 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 07 08 Enforcement Activity Summary (continued) Tuesday,10/04 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 13 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 10 03 North Lot / Frontage Road Traffic Enforcement 01 01 Residential 20 MPH is Plenty AM & PM Details 00 00 Harding Avenue & 96 Street / Crosswalk 05 00 All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 04____F 06 Wednesday, 10/05 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 02 01 Residential 20 MPH is Plenty AM & PM Details 00 00 Harding Avenue & 96 Street / Crosswalk 01 01 All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 07 21 Thursday,10/06 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 05 00 Radar Enfoncement on Collins Avenue 01 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 07 08 Summary of Activities and Events Code Enforcement Only one Code Enforcement Officer was on duty during the week resulting in a reduced number of investigations. Despite the limited staffing, the unit -maintained visibility and contact with residents and construction contractors. CEOs patrolling the Village during the Yom Kippur holiday discovered a waterproofing contractor conducting work for an anchor retail store. The workers obstructed the sidewalk with a scissor lift and hindered pedestrian traffic. CEOs intervened and informed the workers to cease activities due to work restrictions for the day. CEOs issued the store a code violation warning reminding management to properly monitor no workdays. CEOs patrolling the beach areas intervened in two occasions where Village visitors were on the beach with dogs. On each occasion, CEOs explained the dog restrictions and issued verbal warnings. The individuals immediately removed the dogs from the beach. The Code Enforcement Unit continues to work with project managers at the Bal Harbour Shops to ensure noise levels are not exceeded during restricted hours. CEOs routinely visit the different sites within the property to monitor construction activities. Criminal Investigations The Criminal Investigations Division (CID) concluded its investigation of an alleged domestic battery. The suspect surrendered on the advice of his lawyer and was arrested. The suspect was charged with domestic related crimes and transported to jail. Detectives investigated a fraud case involving an elderly Village resident. The suspect used the victim's personal identification information to obtain bank loans. Detectives obtained video footage of the loan transaction depicting the suspect's actions. Through further investigation, detectives learned the suspects true name and developed sufficient information to effect an arrest. When confronted with the evidence, the suspect surrendered himself at the police station and provided statements implicating himself in the crime. Detectives charged the suspect with fraud related felonies and transported the suspect to jail. The CID continues its investigation of a vehicle burglary and vehicle theft that occurred in the gated community. The suspects apparently arrived in the area driving an Audi sedan which they abandoned at a condominium building on Collins Avenue. The suspects also left behind a cellular telephone at the crime scene. Detectives obtained search warrants for the Audi and the cellular telephone and will work with sister agencies in executing the warrants. Marine Patrol / Beach Safety Officer Details Stops Citations Warnings Arrests Reports AOA Contacts 14 03 14 00 04 01 105 Remarks Marine Patrol: Marine Patrol Officers were requested to respond to the area of 17000 Collins Avenue regarding a f male in distress caught in a rip current. Moments after arriving, Miami -Dade Police Department Municipal Dispatch advised the male was located and safely removed from the water. Marine Patrol conducted an evening Marine Patrol Detail. During this detail, Marine Patrol encountered two vessels playing loud music near Bal Harbour Village homes and both leftthe area upon police presence. As part of the evening Marine Patrol detail, officers conducted numerous vessels stops for different maritime and safety violations on the water. During the evening detail on Sunday, Marine Patrol encountered five vessels playing loud music. All five vessels' occupants lowered the music after receiving verbal warnings. During the week, Marine Patrol Officers conducted sea wall, the Bal Harbour Marina, Jetty and p beach checks, and no incidents were reported. Beach Safety Detail Activity: The BSO conducted a thorough assessment of the beach and jetty for potential damages/hazards caused by the adverse weather condition from Hurricane Ian. The BSO reported several observations to Public Works, and all were address promptly. The BSO ensured that all exclusionary buoys were accounted for and noticed several ResQ discs and Life Rings missing from appropriate locations. These were immediately replaced by the BSO. While checking the conditions on the jetty, the jetty was closed for the remainder of the day due to strong winds and large waves crashing over it. This weekend, the BSO was briefed on the newly enacted ordinance regulating commercial filming and photography in publicly owned, managed, or controlled property and issued official permit placards to each company authorized by Bal Harbour Village to film and photograph on the jetty. The BSO conducted bicycle patrol on the beach and assisted road patrol units by responding to the scene of a stolen vehicle. The BSO assisted with the investigation and gathered pertinent case information in order to complete the stolen vehicle report. The BSO encountered five dogs (1 service dog/4 non -service animals) on the beach and conducted several evening Marine Patrol details over the weekend. The BSO encountered a couple with what appeared to be amateur filming equipment, including a tripod, a foldable collapsible cart and beach chairs. The couple said they were filming for pleasure and denied having a commercial business. However, the couple expressed interest in establishing a business in the future relating to film and photography. They were also urged to contact the department for further guidance in the future and visit the Bal Harbour Village website for further information. Summary of Noteworthy Calls for Service September 30, 2022 Damage Gate Arm Bal Bay Residential Entrance While patrolling the gated community, a Bal Harbour discovered the gate arm had fallen off its base. Public Works responded and repaired/re-attached the gate arm. October 01, 2022 1 Information System Issues � Village -Wide I Bal Harbour Village experienced internet and email issues for the entire day. CAD Administrator Rich Carmenaty responded and re-established a temporary back up connection. The internet failure interrupted the connection to Police CAD and Electronic Ticket writinc; systems. October 01, 2022 Suspicious Incident 9700 Collins Avenue Webster store employees stopped a male who activated the anti -theft alarm as he exited the store. The male agreed to allow employees to check his bag, the employee observed a firearm and clothing. The male was accompanied by several other males, officers canvassed the area and did not locate the group of males. No theft occurred at Webster. October 01, 2022 L _ Parking Detail North Municipal Parking Lot Officers were posted at the North Lot and the Jetty throughout the weekend due to increased numbers of visitors to the Jettv and surf boarders. October 02, 2022 Criminal Mischief 1 10295 Collins Avenue The reporter told officers he left his vehicle with valet while staying at the Ritz -Carlton. Upon receiving his vehicle, he discovered a scratch on the passenger side the length of the door. The scratch appeared fresh and intentional. Valet management is in communication with the reporter and work to resolve the issue. October 03, 2022 1 Theft 1 9700 Collins Avenue Officers were summoned to BHS regarding a theft of equipment. The reporter told officers his welding equipment was left on site for a couple of days, when he returned to the worksite, the equipment was missing. This case has been forwarded to the Criminal Investigations Division i further follow-up. October 03, 2022 1 Ordinance Investigation I Bal Harbour Jetty Bal Harbour police officers responded to the Jetty regarding a person filming/recording. The individual left the area after being advised about the new village ordinance. October 04, 2022 High Holiday Village Wide In preparation for the Yom Kippur holiday, officers were strategically posted along the Collins Avenue corridor to provide security and traffic assistance for congregants traversing to and from services. No incidents were reported. October 05, 2022 1 Disturbance I 9700 Collins Avenue Bal Harbour officers responded to a disturbance/argument between two individuals. The individuals, who have a history of prior issues, were both issued trespass warning by shops security. The individuals left the area without further incident. Completed by: Raleigh Flowers, Jr., Chief of Police Date: October 07, 2022