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Home My Public Portal AboutLTC 074-2015 - Bal Harbor Police Department Weekly Report for the week of April 17 - April 23, 2015SAL OUR FLO R I D A' S P A R A D I S E OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE MANAGER NO. 074-2015 LETTER TO COUNCIL To: Mayor Martin Packer and Members of the Village Council FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, Village Manager �� DATE: April 24, 2015 SUBJECT: Bal Harbour Police Department Weekly Report for the week of April 17, 2015 through April 23, 2015 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 the Chief or me directly. JMG/MNO BAL HARBOUR POLICE MARK N. OVE Chief of Po DEPARTMENT .-0 11C � - r Weekly Summary Report Week of: 04/17/2015 - 04/23/2015 Calls for Service Reports Arrests Code Enforcement Traffic Enforcement Primary 90 Incident 36 Felony 1 Warning 00 Citation 63 Back Up Outside 2 Crash 00 Misdemeanor 1 Notice 00 Warning 54 Jurisdiction Parking 20 Total 92 Total 36 Total 02 Total 00 Total 137 Collins Avenue Radar and Traffic Enforcement Detail Citations 49 Warnings 36 Traffic Enforcement Details Day Date Location Citations Warnings Fri 04/17/15 96 Street / Harding Avenue, AM Detail 2 12 Mon 04/20/15 96 Street / Harding Avenue, AM Detail 3 0 Tue 04/21/15 96 Street / Harding Avenue, AM Detail 3 0 Wed 04/22/15 96 Street / Harding Avenue, AM Detail N/A N/A Thurs 04/23/15 96 Street / Harding Avenue, AM Detail N/A N/A 655 NINETY-SIXTH STREET • BAL HARBOUR FLORIDA 33154 • (305)866-5000 • (305)993-5153 FAX 4"F BAL HARBOUR POLICE PARTMENT .FAA BoR: , 0P R N, MARK N. OVER N �1i ,. Epp LIGE>�;i0 Chief of Police Noteworthy Incidents The incidents listed below are included in the above totals; However, they are of sufficient interest to be noted. Date IIncidentlArrest Location 04/17/2015 1 Vessel W/Mechanical Issues Bal Harbour Marina Narrative / Comments An anonymous complainant called -the Harbour Police Department regarding a large White and Silver Yacht docked by the Marina Sea Wall. Bal Harbour Officers made contact with the Yacht's Crew members and Marina owners. The 130 foot Private Yacht was experiencing electrical issues and was authorized to dock at the Marina Seawall over the weekend while repairs were made. Date IncidentlArrest Location 04/18/2015 Stolen Tag Decal Recovery North Municipal Parking Lot Narrative I Comments While patrolling the North Parking Lot, a Bal Harbour officer observed a vehicle parked there after hours. A computer check revealed the tag was expired and the decal attached was reported stolen. The tag was impounded and placed in the property and evidence facility. The vehicle was towed and impounded by Beach Towing. Date Incident/Arrest Location 04/18/2015 Disorderly Conduct Arrest 9900 Block of Collins Avenue Narrative I Comments While conducting a pedestrian crosswalk detail at the 9900 Block of Collins Avenue, a Bal Harbour police officer observed a road rage incident. A Yellow Taxi driver was aggressively tailgating a motorcycle and excessively honking the vehicle's horn as they drove southbound on Collins Avenue. The Taxi driver passed the motorcycle and blocked its path as the officer pulled up to the scene. The Taxi driver exited his vehicle and began yelling threats at the motorcycle driver and even charged towards him several times. The taxi driver's actions disrupted traffic and disturbed the peace. He was ordered by the officer to calm down and to stop yelling; however he ignored the officer's command and was subsequently arrested for disorderly conduct. The two drivers did not know each other and there was no evidence of any prior history between them. The Taxi was towed and impounded by Beach towing. 04/18/2015 Disturbance I 10200 Block of Collins Avenue Haulover Bridqe Narrative I Comments The Bal Harbour Police Department received a call from the Miami Dade County Police Municipal Channel regarding an anonymous 911 call advising a female was possibly attempting to jump off the Haulover Bridge. The anonymous caller advised that they could hear a male and female involved in an argument. When our units arrived, they made contact with a male and female walking south on the bridge approaching Bal Harbour Village. After interviewing both parties, it was determined that the female was not attempting to jump off the bridge. There was no evidence or admissions that violence had occurred during the argument. The officers summoned a taxi in order to transport the couDle home safely and documented the incident. 655 NINETY-SIXTH STREET • BAL HARBOUR FLORIDA 33154 9 (305)866-5000 • (305)993-5153 FAX BAL HARBOUR POLIC PARTMENT HAoti� MARK N. OVER r Chief Or Police Date Incident/Arrest Location 04/18/2015 Hit &Run/Bicyclist �10200ollins Ave (Roadside) Narrative I Comments An Off- Duty Bal Harbour Officer working the Consultatio detail was alerted by a passing motorist of a bicyclist that had fallen off his bicycle and was possibly injured on Collins Avenue. The off -duty Bal Harbour Officer located the injured cyclist. The cyclist told the officer that as he was traveling Northbound on Collins Avenue, he was struck by the side view mirror of a passing vehicle. The cyclist said when he was struck, he fell and collided with another cyclist. It is unknown if the passing vehicle was aware the cyclist was stuck. The cyclist was subsequently treated by fire rescue and transported to Aventura Hospital. An on -duty Bal Harbour officer responded and completed a traffic crash report; furthermore an area canvass was conducted to determine if there was surveillance video of the incident. Date Incident(Arrest Location 04/20/2015 AOA/ Florida Fish and Wildlife 10210 Collins Avenue (Lanai Condominiums) Narrative I Comments The Bal Harbour Police Department received a request for assistance from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission due to individuals fishing from the Haulover Bridge. FWC Officer Washington requested Bal Harbour Officers stand by as he conducted clearance checks on the individuals. Once the checks were completed the males were warned not to fish from the bridge and released. The incident was documented by the Bal Harbour officers. Date Incident/Arrest Location 04/22/2015 Mischief/Crayon Drawing Beach Jetty (Wall) Narrative I Comments While patrolling the jetty, a Bal Harbour Police Officer discovered that an unknown person had drawn, what appeared to be tree branches on the barrier wall with a crayon. Public Works was notified and removed the drawing. The officer also documented the incident. Date Incident/Arrest '" . ' Location 04/23/2015 Industrial Accident 10275 Collins Avenue Narrative I Comments An employee for Progressive Waste Solutions was in the process of emptying a garbage dumpster onto the garbage truck, when a steel door on the dumpster opened and struck the employee on the back of the head, and he lost consciousness. Miami -Dade Fire Rescue responded and upon assessing the victim, airlifted him to the Ryder Trauma Center due to the severity of his injury. The Bal Harbour Police Department investigated the incident and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was notified and responded. The victim is expected to survive from his injuries. 655 NINETY-SIXTH STREET • BAL HARBOUR FLORIDA 33154 • (305)866-5000 • (305)993-5153 FAX BAL HARBOUR POLIC MARK N. OVERT( Chief of Police °t` k DE ARTM ENT OFFICEHARBDR ePb 1 a g. FLA 04/23/2015 Power Outage Saks Fifth Avenue Narrative I Comments Saks Fifth Avenue had a total loss of electrical power inclusive of their back-up generator which failed to power up. Bal Harbour Police Officers responded and provided a presence as the store staff escorted patrons out of the building. The officers also provided security at the fine jewelry department as the items were secured; the usual manner in which the items are secured was not possible due to the power loss. FPL responded in order to address the power loss. Completed by: Captain M. De La Rosa Date: April 24, 2015 655 NINETY-SIXTH STREET • BAL HARBOUR FLORIDA 33154 9 (305)866-5000 • (305)993-5153 FAX