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OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE MANAGER LETTER TO COUNCIL
NO. 098-2020
To: Mayor Gabriel Groisman and Members of the Village Council
From: Jorge M. Gonzalez, Village Manager
Date: July 17, 2020
Subject: Bal Harbour Police Department Weekly Report for the period of July
10, 2020 through July 16, 2020
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
2020 Week #28: Friday, July 10, 2020, through Thursday, July 16, 2020
Calls for
Service Reports Arrests Code
Enforcement Traffic
Enforcement
Primary 27 Incident 11 Felony 01 Violations 00 Citations 07
Assist
Other
Agency
05 Crash 01
Misdemeanor
Includes
Traffic
00
Warnings -
Verbal and
Written
04 Warnings 45
Total 32 Total 12 Total 01 Investigations 89 Parking 11
Total 63
2019 Week #28: Friday July 12, 2019, through Thursday, July 18, 2019
Calls for
Service Reports Arrests Code
Enforcement Traffic
Enforcement
Primary 33 Incident 12 Felony 00 Violations 02 Citations 23
Assist
Other
Agency
01 Crash 05
Misdemeanor
Includes
Traffic
02 Warnings 01 Warnings 42
Total 34 Total 17 Total 02 Investigations 03 Parking 33
Total 98
Weekly Marine Patrol Enforcement
Contacts
Warnings
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Enforcement Activity Summary
Friday, July 10
Traffic Enforcement Details
Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings
Saturday, July 11
Traffic Enforcement Details
Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings
Sunday, July 12
Traffic Enforcement Details
Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings
Monday, July 13
Traffic Enforcement Details
Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings
Residential 20 MPH is Plenty AM & PM Details 00 00
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Tuesday, July 14
Traffic Enforcement Details
Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings
Wednesday, July 15
Traffic Enforcement Details
Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings
All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 00 04
Thursday, July 16
Parking Enforcement Village Wide 04 00
Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 00 00
9700 Collins Avenue / Shops Illegal Right Turns 00 07
North Lot / Frontage Road 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 01 10
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Summary of Activities and Events
Code Enforcement Officers (CEOs) patrolling the Gated Community noticed an overflowing
dumpster at a residence on the 100 Block of Bal Cross Drive. CEOs met with parties at the scene
and reminded them of Village Code pertaining to proper maintenance of dumpsters. CEOs
issued a written warning and will monitor the property for compliance to code.
CEOs monitor the placement of signs throughout the Village to ensure signs remain within code
restrictions. CEOs noticed a For Sale sign at a residence in the Gated Community that was not
within established parameters. CEOs contacted the affected real estate agent and informed
them of the proper signage dimensions and pole restrictions, as well as issued a code violation
warning.
Code Enforcement Officers patrolling in the area of Park Drive noticed a home in need of
maintenance. Its lawn was overgrown and the roof was soiled with dirt and debris. CEOs issued
Criminal Investigations
The Criminal Investigations Division (CID) continues its investigation in to the alleged theft of a
watch valued at $130,000. The victim purchased the watch via a wire transaction and claims the
seller has not delivered the watch. Investigators learned of a third party involved as a possible
middleman for the transaction. Detectives are working with t
determine what evidence is needed for the case to proceed.
Detectives concluded an investigation in the alleged theft of a ring valued at $27,000. The ring
was shipped to the victim via UPS. Detectives interviewed all parties involved in the handling of
the shipping box and viewed over 18 hours of video. The investigation revealed the package
tampered with the open box or removed items from therein. UPS accepted a claim for the loss
of the property. As a result, the ring may have been lost or stolen in transit, but not at its delivery
destination.
Detectives identified the person responsible for a series of harassing phone call made to an
employee at a beachside hotel. The caller was identified as an acquaintance of the victim who
resides in the City of Miami. The victim
suspect that are already being handled in the courts and requested no further action on the part
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Summary of Noteworthy Calls for Service
While conducting traffic enforcement along the Collins Avenue corridor, officers initiated a traffic stop
on a vehicle for unlawful speeding. During the course of the traffic stop, a computer check revealed a
07-12-2020 Assist Citizen 10200 Block of Collins Avenue
Officers were summoned to the valet area regarding a male bleeding from the nose. Upon arrival,
officer contacted the male, who told them he was fine and refused any medical attention. He told officer
he injured himself in a boating accident and just wanted to go home. Moments later a taxi cab arrived,
07-12-2020 Assist Other Agency 1500 Block of 96 Street
Bay Harbor Islands Police requested emergency back-up regarding females fighting. Bal Harbour
officers arrived and the female combatants were detained. Bal Harbour officers remained on scene until
Bay Harbor was able to conclude their investigation. After further investigation, Bay Harbor Island police
07-12-2020 Disturbance 9700 Collins Avenue
Officers responded to a disturbance at a retailer in the Bal Harbour Shops. An irate customer was
abusive with store employees and pounded on the storefront windows. The suspect left the area before
07-12-2020 Hit and Run Arrest 9700 Block of Collins Avenue
responded and issued a BOLO for the vehicle throughout Miami-Dade County. Several hours later, the
driver of the vehicle turned himself in to the Sunny Isles Beach Police Department. Bal Harbour officers
interviewed and driver and arrested him for the hit and run. The male was transported to the Miami-
07-13-2020 Assist Other Agency 1330 West Ave, Oceanside
Marine officers responded to a call for assistance from a Miami Beach officer encountering a man with
a gun. Miami Beach officers conducted a search for the man who was caught of video attempting to
steal a boat from a marina. Before Marine Units could arrive, the man fled from Miami Beach officers in
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07-15-2020 Disturbance 100 Block of Camden Dr.
Loud music from a residence prompted neighbors to call the Bal Harbour Police Department for
assistance. Officers responded to the scene and spoke with the owners at the
07-15-2020 Suspicious Person 200 Block of Bal Bay Dr.
An alert resident called the police to report a suspicious person on the property of a home in the Gated
Community. Officers responded to the scene and discovered the suspicious person was a security
07-16-2020 Disturbance / Marchman Act 100 Block of Bal Bay Dr.
Officers responded to an apartment in the Gated Community regarding a disturbance involving a male
and a female. The male was under the influence of medication and was in an altered state. The girlfriend
refused to press any charges against the male. After consultation with the State Attorney’s Office, the
male was transported to a nearby facility under the Marchman Act. The act provides for emergency
assistance and temporary detention for individuals requiring substance abuse evaluation and
treatment.
Completed by: Raleigh Flowers, Jr., Chief of Police Date: July 17, 2020