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Home My Public Portal AboutLTC 114-2020 - Bal Harbour Police Department Weekly Report for the period of August 7, 2020 through August 13, 2020mh OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE MANAGER LETTER TO COUNCIL NO. 114-2020 To: Mayor Gabriel Groisman and Members of the Village Council From: Jorge M. Gonzalez, Village Manager Date: August 14, 2020 Subject: Bal Harbour Police Department Weekly Report for the period of August 7, 2020 through August 13, 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 #32: Friday, August 7, 2020, through Thursday, August 13, 2020 Calls for Service Reports Arrests Code Enforcement Traffic Enforcement Primary 32 Incident 10 Felony 01 Violations 1 Citations 48 Assist Other Agency 03 Crash 01 Misdemeanor Includes Traffic 00 Warnings - Verbal and Written 5 Warnings 83 Total 35 Total 11 Total 01 Investigations 68 Parking 17 Total 148 2019 Week #32: Friday August 09, 2019, through Thursday, August 15, 2019 Calls for Service Reports Arrests Code Enforcement Traffic Enforcement Primary 24 Incident 18 Felony 00 Violations 01 Citations 23 Assist Other Agency 05 Crash 18 Misdemeanor Includes Traffic 00 Warnings 00 Warnings 23 Total 29 Total 36 Total 00 Investigations 01 Parking 27 Total 73 Weekly Marine Patrol Enforcement Contacts Warnings BHPD Weekly Report Week #32 August 14, 2020 Page 2 Enforcement Activity Summary Friday, August 7 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Saturday, August 8 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 00 07 Sunday, August 9 Parking Enforcement Village Wide 05 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 06 09 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 04 Monday, August 10 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings 9700 Collins Avenue / Shops Illegal Right Turns 00 02 BHPD Weekly Report Week #32 August 14, 2020 Page 3 Tuesday, August 11 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Wednesday, August 12 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 07 04 Thursday, August 13 Parking Enforcement Village Wide 03 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 08 04 9700 Collins Avenue / Shops Illegal Right Turns 00 03 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 03 00 BHPD Weekly Report Week #32 August 14, 2020 Page 4 Summary of Activities and Events Code Officers noticed a construction site on the 100 Block of Bal Cross Drive had improperly placed debris on to the roadway in violation of the Village appearance code. Code Officers met with the site supervisor on the scene and issued a code violation warning. The contractor immediately cleaned-up of the site. Code Officers responded to a complaint of dirty water spilling onto the roadway at a construction site on the 100 Block of Camden Drive. Code Officers issued an immediate fine for violation of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System protocols. The contractor immediately cleaned-up the site. construction sites along Bal Bay Drive. Code Officers met with site managers at each location and directed them to correct the deficiencies in order to bring the sites within appearance standards. Code Officers will revisit each site to ensure compliance. Criminal Investigations Awareness. Detective Gonzalez travelled to Polk County, Florida, where he provided Autism Awareness training to members of the Sheriff’s Office ranging in rank from officer to captain. Detective Gonzalez also traveled to Orlando, Florida, to provide Autism Awareness training to members of the Orlando Police Department. These training sessions are used to prepare officers for encounters with individuals multiple local and state law enforcement agencies throughout Florida. The CID closed its investigation into a retail theft that occurred at a retailer in the Bal Harbou The investigation revealed a possible subject, but eye witnesses at the store could not positively identify the suspect as the person who committed the theft. The case was closed without making an arrest. BHPD Weekly Report Week #32 August 14, 2020 Page 5 Summary of Noteworthy Calls for Service 08-07-2020 Baker Act 10100 Block of Collins Avenue The caretaker of a 93-year-old patient suffering from dementia contacted the police after the patient scratched her with a pair of scissors. The caretaker was not seriously injured and sought assistance to provide help for her patient. Officers made contact with the patient’s family and mental health provider No other police action was necessary. 08-08-2020 Suspicious Person 10100 Block of Collins Avenue Security personnel at a beachside condominium contacted police after seeing a suspicious male sitting in the valet area. When officers arrived, they discovered the male sought a place to sit to recover from the heat. Fearing the male was possibly dehydrated, officers summoned Fire Rescue to the scene. The male was treated on the scene and transported by ambulance to Aventura Hospital evaluation. 08-09-2020 Warrant Arrest 500 Block of 96th Street Officers conducting traffic enforcement stopped a vehicle in the area of 96th Street. While conducting routine checks, the officers discovered the driver had an open felony warrant for grand theft, burglary, and criminal mischief. Officers arrested the driver and transported him to jail. 08-10-2020 Assist Other Agency 10200 Block of Collins Avenue A Bal Harbour officer patrolling the Collins Avenue corridor was flagged down by two individuals who claimed they were recently assaulted in a nearby jurisdiction. The couple reported they were stopped at a light in Sunny Isles when an unknown female hopped on the hood of their vehicle and began dancing. When the light turned green, the female got into another car and sped away, leaving the Department and assisted the couple in reporting the incident. 08-10-2020 Noise Complaint 10200 Block of Collins Avenue An anonymous resident at a condominium on the west side of Collins Avenue was bothered by someone playing a trumpet in the building during the late evening hours. Officers responded to the scene to investigate but heard no trumpet and could not determine originated. There were no other complaints for the night. BHPD Weekly Report Week #32 August 14, 2020 Page 6 Completed by: Raleigh Flowers, Jr., Chief of Police Date: August 7, 2020 08-12-2020 Assist Other Agency 10800 Block of Collins Ave The Miami-Dade Police Department requested Bal Harbour’s assistance in responding to a beached boat along the coast in the 10800 Block of Collins Avenue. Officers arrived on scene, located, the boat, and ensured no one was injured. Officers remained on the scene until Miami-Dade Police arrived and 08-13-2020 Harassing Phone Call 9700 Collins Avenue A recently divorced male moved out of his beachside condominium and claims his ex-wife’s male friend is harassing him. The victim reported several insulting emails, a vailed threat and multiple voicemail recordings of Spanish songs about overweight people. Despite the alleged harassment, the victim said he was not in fear for his safety or welfare. The case was forwarded to detectives for follow-up. 08-13-2020 COVID Investigation 200 Block of Bal Bay Drive Officers responded to an anonymous complaint of persons not wearing facial coverings in the common areas of a hotel. Officers noted proper signage posted on the property informing guests of the facial covering requirements. No immediate violations were noted, but officers met with management and informed them of the complaint.