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Home My Public Portal AboutLTC 149-2015 - Bal Harbour Police Department Weekly Report for the week of August 14, 2015 through August 20, 2015SAL H OUR F LORI DA'S PARADISE OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE MANAGER NO. 149-2015 LETTER TO COUNCIL TO: Mayor Martin Packer and Members of the Village Council FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, Village Manager DATE: August 21, 2015 ) b SUBJECT: Bal Harbour Police Department Weekly Report for the week of August 14, 2015 through August 20, 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. Also attached are various emails which have been received from the public which provide positive feedback regarding efforts by the Bal Harbour Police Department. We will continue to share this type of information in the future. Should you have any questions or require additional information, please feel free to call the Chief or me directly. JMG/MNO BAL HARBOUR POLICE DE ARTflMENT MARK N. OVERTO �h Chief of Police %,2 Weekly Summary Report Week of: 08/14/2015 — 08/20/2015 Calls Reports Arrests Code Enforcement Traffic Enforcement for Service Primary 151 Incident 50 Felony 00 Warning 04 Citation 69 Back Up Outside 03 Crash 02 Misdemeanor 01 Notice 01 Warning 30 Jurisdiction Parking 32 Total 154 Total 52 Total 1 Total OS Total 131 Collins Avenue Traffic Safety & Enforcement Initiative Citations 50 Warnings 16 Traffic Enforcement Details Day Date Location Citations Warnings Fri 08/14/15 9700 Collins Avenue(Shops Detail) 05 00 Fri 08/14/15 Collins Avenue Radar Detail 01 02 Sat 08/15/15 9700 Collins Avenue(Shops Detail) 06 00 Sun 08/16/15 Collins Avenue Radar Detail 01 00 Sun 08/16/15 9700 Collins Avenue(Shops Detail) 02 02 Mon 08/17/15 9700 Collins Avenue(Shops Detail) 01 01 Mon 08/17/15 Collins Avenue Radar Detail 01 02 Tues 08/18/15 9700 Collins Avenue(Shops Detail) 01 00 Tues 08/18/15 96 Street Traffic Detail 02 02 Wed 08/19/15 96 Street / Harding Avenue Traffic Detail 04 02 Wed 08/19/15 Collins Avenue Radar 02 00 655 NINETY-SIXTH STREET • BAL HARBOUR FLORIDA 33154 • (305)866-5000 • (305)993-5153 FAX BAL HARBOUR POLIC MARK N. Chief of Police D A TM E NT o ��d O?oH.a�Bo`R�"SE E t0 FL.A Traffic Enforcement Details, continued Thur 08/20/15 96 Street / Harding Avenue 04 01 Thurs 08/20/15 Collins Avenue Radar 04 04 Noteworthy Incidents The incidents listed below are included in the listed totals. However, they are of sufficient interest to be noted. Date Incident/Arrest Location 08/14/15 FPL Transformer Fire 121 Camden Drive (Rear) Narrative / Comments Bal Harbour Police officers responded in emergency mode to the rear of 121 Camden Drive reference a call of smoke emitting from a transformer and possibly igniting into flames. Officers arrived and ensured that the homeowner was evacuated and the surrounding areas were secured. The Miami -Dade Fire Department arrived and extinguished the flames from transformer. FPL responded and temporarily disabled the power to 121 Camden Drive until the repairs were completed. No other homes were affected and no injuries were reported. Date Incident/Arrest Location 08/15/15 Unsecured Door 57 Camden Court Narrative / Comments While conducting a watch -order of this residence, Bal Harbour Police officers discovered an unlocked door at the home. Bal Harbour Police officers conducted a search of the residence to ensure the home had not been burglarized. Bal Harbour Police officers determined there were no signs of forced entry or any other evidence of a burglary. Bal Harbour Police officers secured the door and contacted homeowners and advised them of the unlocked door. Date Incident/Arrest Location 08/15/15 Arrest (Theft Under) 9700 Collins Avenue Bal Harbour Police officers were flagged down by a Taxi Driver regarding an unruly customer who was refusing to pay the cab fare. When the officers arrived, the customer had exited the cab and was walking South on Collins Avenue. Bal Harbour Police officers located the customer/suspect who immediately became loud and aggressive towards the officers. The customer/subject refused to pay the cab fare and continued yelling obscenities at the officers. This resulted in his arrest, and he was charged accordingly and transported to Miami -Dade County Jail. 655 NINETY-SIXTH STREET 9 BAL HARBOUR FLORIDA 33154 • (305)866-5000 • (305)993-5153 FAX BAL HARBOUR POLI E CS�PARTMENT MARK N. OVE ON b Chief of Poli Date Incident/Arrest Location 08/15/15 AOA/Surfside Police 9500 Collins Avenue Narrative / Comments While conducting a mandatory beach check, a Bal Harbour Police officer located a disabled vehicle on the beach in the Town of Surfside. The Bal Harbour Police officer remained on scene until a Surfside Police officer arrived. The vehicle was subsequently removed from the Beach. No injuries were reported. Date Incident/Arrest Location 08/16/15 Bomb Threat 10295 Collins Avenue(Ritz Carlton) Narrative / Comments Security personnel from the Ritz Carlton Hotel and Condominiums requested Bal Harbour officers to provide law enforcement assistance and guidance regarding a Bomb Threat that was received at the Ritz Carlton's corporate offices. Ritz Carlton security personnel advised that a Bomb Threat was received via email indicating there was a explosive device at one of their properties. Bal Harbour Police officers coordinated a precautionary bomb threat response with Ritz Carlton security personnel. Bal Harbour Police officers along with personnel from Ritz Carlton inspected all common, service, and public access areas of the property. The coordinated response did not reveal any suspicious items, devices, or activity at the Bal Harbour Village Ritz Carlton property. Date Incident/Arrest Location 08/ 10-13 /2015 j Traffic Safety / Enforcement Initiative Collins Avenue Corridor Narrative / Comments In an effort to discourage speeding and increase driver awareness, Bal Harbour Police officers conducted a Traffic Safety and Speed Enforcement initiative on the Collins Avenue Corridor. During the Safety and Enforcement Initiative, Bal Harbour Police officers conducted radar speed enforcement details, pedestrian crosswalk details and a motorist educational activites. Date Incident/Arrest Location 08/20/15 Suspicious Incident 9999 Collins Avenue Bal Harbour Tower Narrative / Comments Bal Harbour Tower security personnel called the police department to report a suspicious male who had attempted to climb the fence and enter their pool area from the beach side. The suspect walked away via the beach access when confronted by security. Bal Harbour units responded and conducted an extensive area canvas, however the suspect was not located. A description of the suspect was broadcasted to our neighboring agencies and a report of the incident was documented. This information will be disseminated and added to our Security Check Logs. 655 NINETY-SIXTH STREET • BAL HARBOUR FLORIDA 33154 • (305)866-5000 • (305)993-5153 FAX BAL HARBOUR POLIC MARK N. OVERT( Chief of Police E RTMENT The Bal Harbour Police Department as been receiving positive feed back from citizens regarding the comportment of our officers. I believe this is evidence of the fact this organization is embracing the philosopy of community policing and the training intiavtives under taken over the past 20 months are beginning to have a positive impact. Therefore, I would like to share some of the emails the administration has received recently from people who were impressed with our officers. From: Neal Braude[maiIto: beachhouse916@yahoo.comI Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2015 12:58 PM To: moverton@balharbourpolice.org Subject: Officer Braxton McClams Dear Chief Overton, I just wanted to express my sincere appreciation to you and Officer McClams. I live in Surfside and my car broke down in Bal Harbour on Collins at 97th. Officer McClams arrived on scene to provide protection from the potential of getting rear -ended during rush hour traffic. He stayed with me, for over an hour, awaiting the tow truck that never arrived. At this point, he offered to physically push my car, a Land Rover, to a safe location. Thinking that this would be going above and beyond his call of duty, I attempted once again, after many prior attempts, to get my car started. Miraculously, it did somehow start and Officer McClams then insisted on following me home to ensure my safe arrival. My car hasn't started since. I believe our community is very fortunate to have someone like Officer Braxton McClams here to serve and protect. He certainly did that for me and I can't thank your department enough for his service. I believe he's not only an outstanding officer, but an outstanding human being as well. Again, his actions are deeply appreciated. Thank you so much. Sincerely, Neal Braude 655 NINETY-SIXTH STREET • BAL HARBOUR FLORIDA 33154 • (305)866-5000 9 (305)993-5153 FAX BAL HARBOUR POLIC D� RTMENT ./oeR HARBO MARK N. OVERT Chief of Police �� `, O FLA On Jul 20, 2015, at 1:31 PM, Dillon Wiegand <dillonwie and email.com> wrote: I am writing regarding officer Matthews and his professionalism in his traffic stop when i was pulled over doing 57mph. in a 30 mph. At the time of the stop I expressed my situation as this was my first citation ever. Officer Matthews is not an exception because most police officers handle themselves right but what made me want to commend him for his act of duty was how he assessed my needs by informing me how I could fix my problem and got back to business righting me the ticket and telling me how was just doing his job. Working in sales I know this is the toughest part of dealing with a customerjust like this is the toughest part of officer Matthews job communicating with criminals/citizens/convicts etc... and maintaining a professional demeanor. Since I had such a positive experience and learning the consequences of speeding I have reduced my speed when driving and am excited to visiting Miami again with my girlfriend. -- Dillon Wiegand (818)-281-7238 Sales & Leasing Consultant Sunrise Ford 5500 Lankershim Blvd.91601 655 NINETY-SIXTH STREET • BAL HARBOUR FLORIDA 33154 • (305)866-5000 • (305)993-5153 FAX BAL HARBOUR PO MARK N. OVE Chief of Pol From: m [mailto:miaminizintl(a cimail.com] Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2015 10:19 AM To: manager@balharbour.or9 Cc: moverton@balharbouroolice.org; m Subject: REF.: Officer Christopher DeStefano City of Miami Beach Thursday, 23 July 2015 Dear Jorge, E PARTMENT ON 0 It is always a pleasure Sir and hope all is well with youLlyours. I take this opportunity to expand the purpose of this electronic message, as a Letter of Appreciation for the excellent service rendered by Officer DeStefano who helped my colleague & I yesterday afternoon during rush hour traffic. Unfortunately, our motor vehicle died northbound on Collins Avenue across the Kenilworth Condominium. A few minutes later, Officer DeStefano assisted my associate by pushing the automobile down the corridor until safely placed under the Haulover Bridge where we exchanged a wholesome introduction, extended our appreciation as he then proceeded to attend to his duties. 655 NINETY-SIXTH STREET • BAL HARBOUR FLORIDA 33154 • (305)866-5000 • (305)993-5153 FAX