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Home My Public Portal AboutLTC 141-2020 - Bal Harbour Police Department Weekly Report for the period of October 9, 2020 through October 15, 2020mh OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE MANAGER LETTER TO COUNCIL NO. 141-2020 To: Mayor Gabriel Groisman and Members of the Village Council From: Jorge M. Gonzalez, Village Manager Date: October 16, 2020 Subject: Bal Harbour Police Department Weekly Report for the period of October 9, 2020 through October 15, 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 #41: Friday, October 09, 2020, through Thursday October 15, 2020 Calls for Service Reports Arrests Code Enforcement Traffic Enforcement Primary 38 Incident 25 Felony 01 Violations 0 Citations 40 Assist Other Agency 03 Crash 02 Misdemeanor Includes Traffic 01 Warnings - Verbal and Written 1 Warnings 42 Total 41 Total 27 Total 02 Investigations 84 Parking 24 Total 106 2019 Week #41: Friday October 11, 2019, through Thursday, October 17, 2019 Calls Service for Reports Arrests Enforcement Traffic Enforceme nt Primary 36 Incident 27 Felony 00 Violations 01 Citations 21 Assist Other Agency 04 Crash 02 Misdemeanor Includes Traffic 00 Warnings 00 Warnings 17 Total 40 Total 29 Total 00 Investigations 01 Parking 47 Total 85 Weekly Marine Patrol Enforcement Stops 05 Contacts 32 AOA 00 Reports 00 Citations 00 Warnings 04 BHPD Weekly Report Week #41 October 15, 2020 Page 2 Enforcement Activity Summary Friday, October 09 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide 00 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 01 00 9700 Collins Avenue / Shops Illegal Right Turns 02 04 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 02 09 Saturday, October 10 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide 04 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 07 06 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 06 03 Sunday, October 11 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide 04 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 00 00 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 03 04 Monday, October 12 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide 07 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 00 00 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 04 02 BHPD Weekly Report Week #41 October 15, 2020 Page 3 Tuesday, October 13 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide 04 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 00 00 9700 Collins Avenue / Shops Illegal Right Turns 00 00 North Lot / Frontage Road 03 01 Residential 20 MPH is Plenty AM & PM Details 00 00 Harding Avenue & 96 Street / Crosswalk 00 00 All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 03 02 Wednesday, October 14 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide 03 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 00 03 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 05 05 Thursday, October 15 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide 02 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 00 00 9700 Collins Avenue / Shops Illegal Right Turns 00 00 North Lot / Frontage Road 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 03 BHPD Weekly Report Week #41 October 15, 2020 Page 4 Summary of Activities and Events Code Enforcement Code Enforcement Officers (CEOs) routinely return to properties warned of code violations to ensure the homeowner complied with Village codes. CEOs visited three properties along Bal Bay Drive previously warned for not properly maintaining their lawns. CEOs confirmed the deficiencies were corrected within the allotted time. All properties are in compliance. CEOs revisited a construction site on Camden Drive to check on its dumpster. The homeowner was previously instructed to empty the dumpster or properly cover its contents from view. The follow- up visit confirmed the site was now within code standards. While patrolling the gated community, CEOs discovered a discarded toilet on the side of the road. Code Enforcement worked with Public Works personnel to promptly discard the toilet. A complaint of a loose dog prompted CEOs to respond to the area of Camden Court. CEOs located the dog and identified the owner. The dog was reunited and the owner was issued a written warning for allowing the dog to roam off leash. Patrol Officers discovered a box truck parked on Bal Bay Drive after hours. The operator was a resident and explained the truck contained charitable contributions ready for distribution the following day. The resident was reminded of Village codes restricting commercial vehicle after hours. Due to the truck's contents, officers allowed the resident to keep the truck parked in the Village but directed the resident to move the truck first thing the following morning. No complaints were received. Criminal Investigations The Criminal Investigations Division (CID) completed two pre -employment background investigations for two prospective Village employees. Additionally, detectives investigated a vandalism offense involving an employee at a condominium property. Detectives identified the suspect and worked with the condo's corporate office to resolve the case and arrange for restitution. Detective Gonzalez participated in a two-part interview with Despierta Orlando, a news and opinion show similar to Good Morning America, on the topic of Autism Awareness from a law enforcement point of view. Detective Gonzalez has distinguished himself at a local and state level as a leader in Autism Awareness training for law enforcement personnel. BHPD Weekly Report Week #41 October 15, 2020 Page 5 Summary of Noteworthy Calls for Service 10-09-2020 Susp idous Person 9703 Collins Avenue Officers were summoned to the sidewalk in front of the St. Regis regarding a male observed walking northbound openly displaying a firearm. Officers located the male and determined he was an off -duty security guard. Officers advised him that must he be on duty, in full uniform, to openly display the firearm. The male properly secured the firearm and left the scene. 10-10-2020 Criminal Mischief 10295 Collins Avenue An employee at the Ritz -Carlton parked his vehicle in the employee parking lot when he arrived to work, when he returned, he noticed his "Trump 2020" flag was broken. The incident was captured by the building's surveillance cameras. The Criminal Investigations Division is conducting a follow- up investigation. 10/11/2020 Assist Other Agency Haulover Sand bar Bal Harbour marine officers responded to an injured person on the Haulover Sandbar. Miami Dade Fire Rescue was summoned and treated the person for minor injuries. No other incidents were reported. 10-11-2020 DUI Arrest 9700 b Ik Collins Avenue While patrolling the Collins Avenue corridor, officers observed a vehicle stopped, facing northbound, in the southbound lanes. The driver was slumped over the steering wheel with the engine running. The officers detected a strong odor of alcohol emanating for the vehicle's interior. The driver was awaken and administered standardized roadside sobriety tests. The driver was subsequently arrested for DUI and transported to jail. No injuries or damages were reported. 10/14/2020 Avenue Assist Other Agency Beachside along Collins The Town of Surfside police requested assistance after receiving a call of a naked male running north on the beach from 88 Street. Bal Harbour officers assisted in canvassing the Surfside and Bal Harbour Beach area. The male was not located and no other calls or sightings were received. BHPD Weekly Report Week #41 October 15, 2020 Page 6 10/14/2020 Felony Retail Theft 9700 Collins Avenue The Bal Harbour police department received a call of a theft just occurred from a store in the Bal Harbour Shops. Pursuant to a (BOLO) Be On the Look Out, a Bal Harbour officer located the subject who was in possession of the stolen merchandise. The investigation revealed the subject committed thefts from two additional stores. All property was returned to the stores and the subject was arrested and transported to Jail. Completed by: Raleigh Flowers, Jr., Chief of Police Date: October 16, 2020