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Home My Public Portal AboutLTC 108-2020 - Bal Harbour Police Department Weekly Report for the period of July 24, 2020 through July 30, 2020mh OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE MANAGER LETTER TO COUNCIL NO. 108-2020 To: Mayor Gabriel Groisman and Members of the Village Council From: Jorge M. Gonzalez, Village Manager Date: July 31, 2020 Subject: Bal Harbour Police Department Weekly Report for the period of July 24, 2020 through July 30, 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 #30: Friday, July 24, 2020, through Thursday, July 30, 2020 Calls for Service Reports Arrests Code Enforcement Traffic Enforcement Primary 36 Incident 20 Felony 01 Violations 00 Citations 02 Assist Other Agency 07 Crash 01 Misdemeanor Includes Traffic 01 Warnings - Verbal and Written 00 Warnings 81 Total 43 Total 21 Total 02 Investigations 36 Parking 17 Total 100 2019 Week #30: Friday July 26, 2019, through Thursday, August 01, 2019 Calls for Service Reports Arrests Code Enforcement Traffic Enforcement Primary 31 Incident 09 Felony 00 Violations 01 Citations 28 Assist Other Agency 04 Crash 04 Misdemeanor Includes Traffic 00 Warnings 01 Warnings 33 Total 35 Total 13 Total 00 Investigations 02 Parking 39 Total 100 Weekly Marine Patrol Enforcement Contacts Warnings BHPD Weekly Report Week #30 July 24, 2020 Page 2 Enforcement Activity Summary Friday, July 24 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Saturday, July 25 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Sunday, July 26 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Monday, July 27 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings BHPD Weekly Report Week #30 July 24, 2020 Page 3 Tuesday, July 28 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Wednesday, July 29 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 01 04 Thursday, July 30 Parking Enforcement Village Wide 02 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 00 04 9700 Collins Avenue / Shops Illegal Right Turns 00 00 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 03 BHPD Weekly Report Week #30 July 24, 2020 Page 4 Summary of Activities and Events Code Enforcement conducted a follow-up visit to a construction site on the 100 Block of Bal Cross Drive that was previously warned for failing to properly cover its dumpster. Re- property was compliant with Village Codes. No other enforcement action was necessary. Code Enforcement also conducted a follow-up visit to a construction site on the 100 Block of Balfour Drive that was warned for excessive debris on the roadway. The site was cleaned and within code requirements. Code Enforcement conducted follow-up visits to two additional construction sites on the 100 Block of Camden Drive. Both sites were previously warned for poor appearance. The re-inspection revealed the properties were now within maintenance and appearance code requirements. Criminal Investigations beachside condominium. The investigation revealed the threats were made by the victim’s ex-wife. The victim refused further cooperation and requested no other assistance from the police department. The loss prevention department at a retailer in the Bal Harbour Shops reported a fraud perpetrated against one of the store’s account holders. Loss prevention personnel discovered the fraud when they contacted the account holder to verify the transaction. The suspect left the scene before police were notified. Detectives used video footage to prepare a need-to- neighboring law enforcement agencies. The CID investigated a retail theft at a retailer in the Bal Harbour Shops. The suspect entered the store and took a ring from a counter display. Video footage captured the theft and detectives used the images to create a need-to-identify flyer for distribution to neighboring agencies. BHPD Weekly Report Week #30 July 24, 2020 Page 5 Summary of Noteworthy Calls for Service 07-24-20 Fraud 9700 Collins Avenue The Bal Harbour Police Department was contacted by a reporter advising her credit cards were being used without her authorization. Two purchases attempts were made at Saks Fifth Avenue; however, the transactions were denied. The reporter told officers she has never been to that particular store and did not wish to pursue any criminal charges. Report was completed for documentation purposes. 07-25-20 Disturbance 290 Bal Bay Drive Anonymous reports were received in reference to loud noises emanating from the third floor. Officer arrived and located the source of the noise; the occupants were asked to lower their music and they complied. Officers left the area without further incident. 07-25-20 Baker Act 96 Street & Harding Avenue Officers were dispatched to a disturbance occurring at the bus bay near the intersection. The reporter told officers an unknown suspect began berating him with vulgar language, without cause. Officers made contact with the suspect, he told officers he had not received his proper medications for several months. The suspect was treated on scene by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and subsequently transported to Aventura Hospital for further evaluation. 07-25-20 Simple Battery 9703 Collins Avenue Bal Harbour police officers were summoned to the St. Regis Hotel regarding a report of a battery/disturbance between the victim and her boyfriend. The victim advised the police officers that she had an argument with her boyfriend as they were walking back to the hotel. Victim further advised that the boyfriend struck her across the face and fled the area on foot. The victim sustained a small bruise and refused to prosecute. The case has been referred to our Criminal Investigation Division. 07-26-20 Disorderly Intoxication 10295 Collins Avenue Officers responded to the lobby area in reference to an ongoing disturbance between a male and female. The female was slamming her hands on the reception desk and screaming profanities at the male. Officers attempted to calm her down, however, the female only became further agitated and was eventually taken into custody. The female was transported to jail without further incident. 7-27-20 Theft 9700 Collins Avenue Officers were requested to respond to the Gucci store, located on the second floor. During an audit of store surveillance, Loss Prevention personnel discover a theft that occurred on July 25, 2020. The video revealed two suspects retrieved merchandise from the shelf, concealed the merchandise, and then exited the store without paying. This case has been forwarded to the Criminal Investigation Division for further follow-up. BHPD Weekly Report Week #30 July 24, 2020 Page 6 Completed by: Raleigh Flowers, Jr., Chief of Police Date: July 31, 2020 07-27-20 Theft 9700 Collins Avenue Officers were requested to respond to the Gucci store, located on the second floor. During an audit of store surveillance, Loss Prevention personnel discover a theft that occurred on July 26, 2020. The video revealed two suspects enter the store, one suspect retrieved a pair of shoes on display and put them on. Moments later, both suspects left forwarded to the Criminal Investigation Division for further follow-up. 07/29/2020 Assist Other Agency 16000 Block Intra-Coastal Waterway Sunny Isles Beach Police requested assistance reference a diver in the water not displaying the required caution Diver Down Flag. Bal Harbour Marine Patrol responded and located the diver who advised he was searching for a yacht propeller that fell off. The diver was warned in regards to following proper safety guidelines. 07/29/2020 Attempted Retail Theft 9700 Collins Avenue Bal Harbour police received information regarding a fraudulent transaction at Saks Fifth Avenue where the female subject was fleeing on foot towards the parking garage. The responding Bal Harbour police officers observed the female as she entered a vehicle and detained her. The investigation revealed that the female had attempted a purchase utilizing a stolen identity and was in possession of multiple driver’s licenses. The subject was charged accordingly and transported to the Miami-Dade County Jail. 07/30/2020 Assist Other Agency 10300 Collins Avenue, Haulover Inlet A concerned private vessel captain flagged down Aventura Police Marine Patrol and advised of a man overboard in the Haulover Inlet. Bal Harbour Marine Patrol responded with Aventura and discovered a male clinging to a kayak. The male was unable to board the kayak due to rough surf. The male and his kayak were pulled onto the Aventura boat and taken to the Haulover marine fuel docks. Haulover Ocean Rescue also assisted and checked out the male who was not injured.