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Home My Public Portal AboutLTC 078-2015 - Bal Harbor Police Department Weekly Report for the week of April 24 - April 30, 2015SAL HARBOUR F L OR I D AS R P A R AD IS E OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE MANAGER NO.078-2015 LETTER TO COUNCIL TO: Mayor Martin Packer and Members of the Village Council FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, Village Manager DATE: May 1, 2015 SUBJECT: Bal Harbour Police Department Weekly Report for the week of April 24, 2015 through April 30, 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 DEPARTMENT MARK N. OVERTON Chief of Police Weekly Summary Repo Week of: 04/24/2015 - 04/30/2015 Calls Reports Arrests Code Traffic for Service Enforcement Enforcement Primary 110 Incident 29 Felony 0 Warning 13 Citation 69 Back Up Outside 1 Crash 1 Misdemeanor 0 Notice 01 Warning 37 Jurisdiction Parking 15 Total 111 Total 30 Total 0 Total 14 Total 121 Collins Avenue Radar and Traffic Enforcement Detail Citations 34 Warnings 07 Traffic Enforcement Details Day Date Location Citations Warnings Fri 04/24/15 96 Street / Harding Avenue, AM Detail 3 1 Mon 04/27/15 96 Street / Harding Avenue, AM Detail N/A N/A Tue 04/28/15 Twenty Is Plenty Traffic Enforcement Detail 2 1 Wed 04/29/15 96 Street / Harding Avenue, AM Detail N/A N/A Thurs 04/30/15 96 Street / Harding Avenue, AM Detail 7 2 655 NINETY-SIXTH STREET • BAL HARBOUR FLORIDA 33154 • (305)866-5000 • (305)993-5153 FAX BAL HARBOUR POLICE DEPARTMENT MARK N. OVERTON 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 incident/Arrest Location 04/24/15 Grand Theft Auto 10160 Collins Avenue (Admiralty Condominiums) Narrative / Comments Bal Harbour police officers were summoned to the parking lot of the Admiralty Condominiums regarding the theft of a vehicle. The victim/owner of the vehicle advised that her passenger is a resident of the building and needed assistance walking to her apartment. She stated that she left the doors of the vehicle unlocked, with the keys in the ignition; however the vehicle was not left idling. Upon her return to the parking lot she discovered the vehicle had been stolen. The vehicle was tracked through victim's cell phone which had also been left in the vehicle. The GPS system in the cell phone placed the vehicle in the area of the City of Hollywood. Bal Harbour police officers communicated this information to the Broward County Sheriff's Office; but the cell phone was deactivated by the subjects before the exact location could be determined. Nevertheless, because of BHPD's efforts the victims' vehicle was located unoccupied in the City of Ft. Lauderdale. Bal Harbour Police officers requested the vehicle be processed for finger prints by the Ft. Lauderdale Police Crime Scene Unit, and was returned to the victim. A BHPD detective is assigned to the case, and shall conduct an investigation in an attempt to identify the perpetrator of this crime. Date Incident/Arrest Location 04/25/15 Suspicious Person 9909 Collins Avenue (Sea View Hotel) Narrative / Comments During the Collins Avenue patrol sweep, Bal Harbour police officers observed a gray Hyundai Sonata improperly backing on Collins Avenue, in front of the Sea View Hotel. The gray Hyundai then entered the parking lot of the Sea View Hotel and slowly drove around the parking lot and exited the property. Bal Harbour police officers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle due to the traffic violation, and found the driver's actions suspicious. It was noted that the driver was not a guest at the hotel or a resident of the Village. A records check of the driver revealed a criminal past for Aggravated Burglary; however he did not have any outstanding warrants for his arrest. The driver of the vehicle was cited for the traffic violation and officers created a bulletin with the driver and vehicle information which was furnished to all neighboring agencies. Date Incident/Arrest Location 04/25/15 Pedestrian Crosswalk Detail 99 Street/Collins Avenue Narrative I Comments In an effort to ensure the safe passage of pedestrian traffic, a Bal Harbour police officer was assigned to the pedestrian crosswalk at the 9900 block of Collins Avenue. The officer deployed the fluorescent pedestrian warning signs in order to increase awareness of the crosswalk and assisted residents to cross the street. Enforcement details are being planned for the upcoming weeks. 655 NINETY-SIXTH STREET • BAL HARBOUR FLORIDA 33154 • (305)866-5000 • (305)993-5153 FAX BAL HARBOUR POLICE DEPARTMENT MARK N. OVERTON Chief of Police Weekly Summary Repo Week of: 04/24/2015 — 04/30/2015 Calls Reports Arrests Code Traffic for Service Enforcement Enforcement Primary 110 Incident 29 Felony 0 Warning 13 Citation 69 Back Up Outside 1 Crash 1 Misdemeanor 0 Notice 01 Warning 37 Jurisdiction Parking 15 Total 111 Total 30 Total 0 Total 14 Total 121 Collins Avenue Radar and Traffic Enforcement Detail Citations 34 Warnings 07 Traffic Enforcement Details Day Date Location Citations Warnings Fri 04/24/15 96 Street / Harding Avenue, AM Detail 3 1 Mon 04/27/15 96 Street / Harding Avenue, AM Detail N/A N/A Tue 04/28/15 Twenty Is Plenty Traffic Enforcement Detail 2 1 Wed 04/29/15 96 Street / Harding Avenue, AM Detail N/A N/A Thurs 04/30/15 96 Street / Harding Avenue, AM Detail 7 2 655 NINETY-SIXTH STREET • BAL HARBOUR FLORIDA 33154 • (305)866-5000 • (305)993-5153 FAX BAL HARBOUR POLIC DEPARTMENT MARK N. OVERT N Chief of Police Date Incident/Arrest Location 04/25/15 ADA W/Surfside PD 700 Block/96 Street Bridge Narrative / Comments An anonymous caller advised of an individual which was observed jumping over the railing of the 96 Street bridge. The caller advised that the individual appeared to head under the bridge and was possibly attempting to vandalize the area. Bal Harbour police officers responded and canvassed the area under the bridge as well as the surrounding grounds; however no one was located. The officers did discover graffiti on the Surfside area of the bridge. The BHPD officers notified the Town of Surfside Police Department, and the incident was documented by both agencies. Date incident/Arrest Location 04/27/15 Inclement Weather Conditions Bal Harbour Village Narrative I Comments Bal Harbour Village endured a brief moment of inclement weather conditions during the early evening hours. The inclement weather consisted of heavy precipitation and windy conditions. As a result, a large tree was uprooted in the West Municipal Lot, no damage to any persons or vehicle was reported. Additionally, a total of four palm trees on Collins Avenue were damaged and 1 Village light fixture across from 9701 Collins Avenue. Public Works was notified and responded immediately to remove the debris and clean the areas affected by the weather. The conditions did not adversely affect the normal flow of traffic. Date Incident/Arrest Location 04/28/15 Damaged/Sinking Pavers North Municipal Parking Lot /Sea Wall Narrative / Comments While conducting routine checks of the North Municipal Lot, a Bal Harbour police officer discovered brick pavers on the walkway near the fishing pier were damaged and sinking. The Public Works Department was notified. The incident was documented by under Bal Harbour Police Case # 15-1996 Date incident/Arrest Location 04/28/2015 Traffic Mitigation Meeting Bal Harbour Police Narrative / Comments Command staff members from Bal Harbour, Surfside and Bay Harbor Islands Police Departments met in order to discuss the furtherance of the traffic mitigation plan. The plan calls for all three agencies to address traffic congestion as a coordinated effort, with officers from each agency responding to pre -designated intersections upon the activation of the plan by an on -duty supervisor. The effort would ensure that traffic congestion is addressed regionally rather than solely within a specific jurisdiction. 655 NINETY-SIXTH STREET • BAL HARBOUR FLORIDA 33154 • (305)866-5000 9 (305)993-5153 FAX BAL HARBOUR POLICE DEPARTMENT MARK N. OVERTON Chief of Police �,S�A Date Incident/Arrest Location 04/30/2015 Suspicious Incident 9999 Collins Avenue Narrative / Comments Bal Harbour police officers were summoned to the location by the security director in reference to a suspicious incident. The security director advised that on the night of April 291h 2015, an unknown individual placed electrical tape over the sensor for the parking garage. The tape did not allow the garage door to close. The tape was discovered at 8:00 A.M. on April 30th 2015. An inspection of the parking garage was conducted and neither damage nor thefts were discovered. The building is equipped with security cameras which captured a description of the individual. The incident is being followed up by Detective Gonzalez. Completed by: Captain M. De La Rosa Date: April 30, 2015 655 NINETY-SIXTH STREET • BAL HARBOUR FLORIDA 33154 • (305)866-5000 • (305)993-5153 FAX