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Home My Public Portal AboutLTC 182-2023 PD Weekly Report Week 50 - December 08 2023 through December 14 2023BAL HARBOUR - VILLAGE - OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE MANAGER LETTER TO COUNCIL NO. 182-2023 To: Mayor Jeffrey P. Freimark and Members of the Vi jage Council From: Jorge M. Gonzalez, Village Manager Date: December 15, 2023 Subject: Bal Harbour Police Department Weekly Report for the period of December 8, 2023, through December 14, 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 #50: Friday, December 8, 2023, through Thursday, December 14, 2023 Calls for Service Primary Assist Other Agency Tota I 74 02 76 Reports Incident Crash Total 25 06 31 Arrests Felony Misdemeanor Includes Traffic Tota I 00 00 00 Code Enforcement Violations Warnings - Verbal and Written Ordinance Investigations 00 02 91 Traffic Enforcement Citations Warnings Parking Subtotal Total Patrol CCU 54 101 47 09 19 02 174 58 232 2022 Week # 50: Friday, December 9, 2022, through Thursday, December 15,2022 Calls for Service Primary Assist Other Agency Total 50 02 52 Reports Incident Crash Total 23 03 26 Arrests Felony Misdemeanor Includes Traffic Total 02 01 03 Code Enforcement Violations Warnings Investigations 01 02 148 Traffic Enforcement Citations Warnings Parking Total 155 138 40 333 Enforcement Activity Summary Friday, 12/8 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings 00 Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue _ 00 00 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 09 Saturday, 12/9 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 02 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 01 _ 03 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 _ 12 13 Sunday, 1 2/1 0 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type _ Citations Warnings 00 Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 01 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 00 All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 05 20 Monday, 12/11 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 08 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue _ 05 03 North Lot / Frontage Road Traffic Enforcement 02 04 Residential 20 MPH is Plenty AM & PM Details 00 00 Harding Avenue & 96 Street / Crosswalk 00 00 All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 01 17 Tuesday, 1 2/1 2 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 08 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue43 00 00 North Lot / Frontage Road Traffic Enforcement 00 _ 00 Residential 20 MPH is Plenty AM 8c PM Details 00 _ _ 00 Harding Avenue & 96 Street / Crosswalk 00 00 All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 02 12 Wednesday, 12/13 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 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 04 09 Thursday, 12/14 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations L Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 00 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 04 04 North Lot / Frontage Road Traffic Enforcement 01 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 05 Summary of Activities and Event Code Enforcement The Code Enforcement Unit continues its patrols of construction sites to ensure compliance with recent changes in allowable work days. Code Enforcement Officers (CEOs) routinely check for violations related to appearance and national pollutant issues (NPDES). In addition, CEO's conducted a thorough inspection of all construction sites and spoke to on -site supervisors regarding the expected adverse weather conditions expected this weekend. While patrolling, CEOs noticed an overflowing dumpster at a hotel by the North -Lot. CEOs issued the property owners a code violation warning and directed management to make the necessary corrections. CEOs reported the issue was corrected within the required time. While conducting a condo check, officers observed roof work being conducted on Saturday in violation of the weekend restriction. CEO officers responded, issued a code violation warning and a cease work order. The work crew immediately complied and cleared the site. During the week, CEOs conducted 75 Ordinance Investigations, 16 NPDES Investigations/Inspections and 45 code area checks. CEOs continue to monitor the beach areas for persons violating the Village's leashed dog ordinances. _ Criminal Investigations The Criminal Investigations Division (CID) is working with supervisors at the State Attorney's Office to resolve delays in obtaining several pending arrest warrants. Four arrest warrants are related to thefts at the Bal Harbour Shops. The warrants are needed since the suspects do not live within Bal Harbour' s jurisdiction. Detectives are investigating an allegation of a burglary at a beachside hotel. Follow-up investigation developed a viable suspect who was identified as a hotel employee. Detectives interviewed the suspect and are preparing a photo line-up to present to the victim. The CID continues to investigate and internal theft at a retailer in the Bal Harbour Shops. The case involves corporate witnesses in the US and France. Detectives identified a former employee who worked with the suspect during the time the thefts allegedly occurred. The former employee met with detectives and provided additional information about the case. Detectives continue the investigation of a vehicle burglary at a beachside condominium. Detectives met with the property manager and service staff to gather additional details about the case. They also viewed surveillance video depicting the suspect's actions. Detective Gonzalez taught an Autism Awareness Course at the Miami -Dade College Police Academy. The course was presented to BLE 385, and was part of mandatory training for new police recruits. Collins Corridor Unit (CCU) Citations 47 Warnings 09 Park Cit 02 Arrests 00 Reports 02 Field Reports 00 Ride Share Contacts 00 Delivery Trucks 02 The Collins Corridor Unit (CCU) continued their efforts this week by conducting frequent area checks and strategic traffic enforcement along the corridor. In addition to regular area checks while on patrol, the CCU conducted bicycle patrols throughout the Village. During the Farmers' Market event, the CCU conducted frequent area checks of the area and did not report any issues. The CCU assisted road patrol officers with various calls for service including a traffic accident, burglary at the St. Regis, a disturbance aboard a Miami -Dade County Public Transit Bus, allegedly involving firearms and other calls for service. The CCU assisted with traffic management and control during Hanukkah parade and assisted the Bal Harbour Police Legacy Foundation with preparations for their annual toy drive initiative. Marine Patrol / Beach Safety Officer Details Stops 02 Citations Warnings 02 00 Arrests 00 Reports AOA 00 00 Contacts 27 Marine Patrol continued their efforts in maintaining Bal Harbour Village safe by conducting high visibility patrols and enforcement throughout our coastal and intra-coastal areas. This week, Marine Patrol officers conducted high visibility patrols of the beach during inclement weather periods A Marine Patrol Officer attended a training seminar in Daytona Beach which was hosted by the Florida Marine Intelligence Unit. The training covered a range of topics including discussions on the location of hidden Hull Identification Numbers (HIN) on vessels, stolen vessels, accident response, domestic security considerations, task force operations, response to mission strategies, event security mission planning, search and rescue spotlight and advanced water tactical operations. Beach Safety Officer The BSO also conducted bicycle patrol along the jetty, beach and hardpack areas alongside the Collins Corridor Unit Officer. The BSO conducted several area checks throughout the day of the 100th Block of 96th Street during the Farmers Market event. During this period, the BSO participated in the on -boarding program for two new Bal Harbour Village police officers. In his absence, Marine Patrol, the Collins Corridor Unit and road patrol conducted area checks of the beach, jetty, hard pack and jogging path areas. Summary of Noteworthy Calls for Service 12/08/2023 1 Disturbance 10200 Collins Avenue Officers responded to a disturbance occurring on a Miami -Dade bus travelling along Collins Avenue. The parties were involved in a verbal dispute and no physical contact was made. The individuals exited the bus and went their separate ways without further incident. 12/09/2023 Theft 9700 Collins Avenue The reporter told officers, that on two separate occasions, his electric scooter has been stolen from the bicycle rack. The scooters were locked to the bike rack located adjacent to Neiman Marcus. On each occasion the locks were cut and the scooter taken by an unknown subject. This case has been forwarded to Criminal Investigations for further follow-up. 12/10/2023 Menorah Parade Village Wide Officers took strategic traffic posts and conducted traffic control during the annual Menorah Parade. The parade caused traffic congestion for approximately an hour which cleared upon the conclusion of the parade. 12/11/2023 Assist Other Agency -Bay • 9601 E Bay Harbor Drive Harbor Islands Officers assisted with traffic control and a building evacuation due to a fire at the rear of the property. Miami -Dade Fire Department extinguished the fire and the residents returned to their homes without incident. 12/12/2023 Retail Theft 9700 Collins Avenue Officers responded to a retailer at the Bal Harbour Shops after loss prevention personnel discovered seven handbags missing. The suspects were captured on video as the entered the store then left the store with unpaid merchandise. Officers canvassed the area for the suspects, but to no avail. The case was referred to detectives for further investigation. 12/12/2023 Pro -Israel Caravan Village Wide A Pro -Israel caravan escorted by Miami Dade Police drove through the Village in the afternoon. No issues reported. 12/13/2023 Abandoned Vehicle 9900 Block Collins Avenue Officers discovered an abandoned vehicle blocking the roadway. Attempts were made to located the owner to no avail. The vehicle was towed and the road was cleared. 12/14/2023 Fraud 9700 Collins Avenue A jewelry store reported a fraudulent transaction in the amount of 70K that had occurred earlier in the week. The case has been assigned to the Criminal Investigations. Completed by: Raleigh Flowers, Jr., Chief of Police Date: December 15, 2023