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Home My Public Portal AboutLTC 171-2015 -Bal Harbour Police Department Weekly Report for the week of October 9, 2015 through October 15, 2015BAL HARBOUR V I L L A G E - OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE MANAGER LETTER TO COUNCIL NO. 171-2015 To: Mayor Martin Packer and Members of the Village Council From: Jorge M. Gonzalez, Village Manager Date: October 16, 2015 Subject: Bal Harbour Police Department Weekly Report for the week of October 9, 2015 through October 15, 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 Report Week of: 10/09/2015—10/15/2015 Calls Reports Arrests Code Traffic for Service Enforcement Enforcement Primary 100 Incident 45 Felony 03 Warning 01 Citation 82 Back Up Outside 04 Crash 00 Misdemeanor 01 Notice 00 Warning 44 Jurisdiction Parking 59 Total 104 Total 45 Total 04 Total 01 Total 185 Collins Avenue Traffic Safety & Enforcement Initiative Citations 59 Warnings 33 Traffic Enforcement Details Day Date Location Citations Warnings Fri 10/09/15 Collins Avenue Radar Detail 06 04 Fri 10/09/15 Twenty is Plenty Residential Speed Enforcement 00 00 Sat 10/10/15 9700 Collins Avenue / Illegal Right Turns 06 01 Sun 10/11/15 9700 Collins Avenue / Illegal Right Turns 03 02 Mon 10/12/15 96 St/Harding Avenue 06 01 Mon 1012/16 9700 Collins Avenue / Illegal Right Turns 01 01 Tue 10/13/15 Twenty is Plenty Residential Speed Enforcement 01 01 Tue 10/13/15 96 St/Harding Avenue 22 7 Wed 10/14/15 Twenty is Plenty Residential Speed Enforcement 00 00 Wed 10/14/15 96 St/Harding Avenue 07 00 655 NINETY-SIXTH STREET • BAL HARBOUR FLORIDA 33154 • (305)866-5000 • (305)993-5153 FA( V BAL HARBOUR POLICE DEPARTMENT MARK N. OVERTON Chief of Police FLA 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 10/08/15 Possession of Marijuana Arrest 9800 Block of Collins Avenue Narrative / Comments While conducting speed radar enforcement, a Bal Harbour Police Officer made a traffic stop on a vehicle. The officer detected a strong odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle. The subsequent investigation led to the arrest of the driver for misdemeanor possession of cannabis and drug paraphernalia. The driver had no outstanding warrants; therefore, was allowed to sign the promise to appear affidavit and released on the scene. The contraband was impounded and placed in the Bal Harbour Police Department property evidence locker. Date Incident/Arrest Location 10/09/15 Possible Fire 121 Camden Drive Narrative / Comments Bal Harbour Units were dispatched reference smoke emitting from the backyard of 121 Camden Drive. Upon arrival, Police Officers discovered smoke coming from a concrete FPL wire junction box. Miami -Dade Fire Rescue responded and secured the box. No fire was detected; however, FPL responded and took over the scene. Date Incident/Arrest I Location 10/09/15 1 Cruelty to Animal Arrest (felony) 10200 Block of Collins Avenue Narrative / Comments Bal Harbour Police Officers were dispatched regarding a male abusing a small dog at the entrance of the jetty. The investigation revealed the male had walked the dog for over six miles. The male began to drag and beat the dog after it collapsed from exhaustion. The abuse was witnessed by the Public Works Supervisor and two construction workers. The dog sustained possible internal injuries and had visible cuts on one paw pad. The dog was convulsing, but still responsive. A Miami -Dade Animal Control Officer responded and transported the dog to the shelter. The male was arrested for cruelty to animals — a third degree felon — and transported to County jail. 655 NINETY-SIXTH STREET • BAL HARBOUR FLORIDA 33154 • (305)866-5000 • (305)993-5153 FAX(:Oe BAL HARBOUR POLICE DEPARTMENT MARK N. OVERTON Chief of Police Date Incident/Arrest Location 10/09/15 Theft 9909 Collins Avenue Sea View Hotel Narrative / Comments A tourist staying at the Sea View Hotel reported he was missing U.S. currency, which he had left inside his hotel room safe. The case has been turned over to the Bal Harbour Police Department Criminal Investigation Section for follow-up. Date incident/Arrest Location 10/11/15 AOA/Miami-Dade Police 10500 Collins Avenue/Haulover Beach Shore Narrative / Comments While patrolling the Intercostal Waterways, the Bal Harbour Marine Unit was notified by Miami -Dade County Dispatch of a human body located on the shoreline near the Haulover Beach. Bal Harbour and Sunny Isles Police Marine Units responded to the area. Bal Harbour Marine Officers, along with other local and state marine officers, conducted a coordinated grid search of the Atlantic Ocean waterways in an effort to locate a vessel or persons in distress. After an exhaustive search, no other persons or vessels were located. Date Incident/Arrest Location 10/12/15 Suspicious Person 9601 Collins Avenue (Beach) Narrative / Comments While conducting a mandatory beach check, Bal Harbour Police Officers located a male sleeping on the beach. Bal Harbour Police Officers conducted an inquiry to determine if the male required medical attention. The male informed the Police Officers he was homeless and laid down to rest for the evening. The male was offered homeless shelter assistance; however, he declined any assistance. A background check of the male did not reveal any open warrants or violent criminal history. The Officers provided the male with a Homeless Trust pamphlet, and he voluntarily left the area. 655 NINETY-SIXTH STREET • BAL HARBOUR FLORIDA 33154 9 (305)866-5000 • (305)993-5153 FAX BAL HARBOUR POLICE DEPARTMENT MARK N. OVERTON Chief of Police Date IncidentlArrest Location 10/12/15 Traffic Arrest 96 Street/Harding Avenue Narrative / Comments While conducting the pedestrian crosswalk/traffic enforcement detail, a Bal Harbour Police Officer observed a motorist commit a traffic infraction. The Officer initiated a traffic stop on the violating motorist and upon approaching the driver, requested the vehicle's documents and drivers' license. The driver told the Officer he did not have his driver's license with him and provided the police officer with his name. While conducting a records check the Officer determined that the driver had provided him with a false name. The driver's true identity was discovered, revealing that his driver's license was suspended. The driver was arrested,issued citations for the violations, and suspended driving privilege. Date Incident/Arrest Location 10/13/15 Child Endangerment Arrest 9600 Collins Avenue Narrative / Comments The Bal Harbour Police Department received several calls from passing motorists and pedestrians regarding a female with a small toddler lying partially in the street. Bal Harbour and Surfside Police Officers responded and located the female staggering West of 96 Street dragging the toddler by her arm. The arriving Police Officers determined the female was inebriated and in no condition to properly care for her small toddler. The subsequent investigation revealed the female was dining with her husband at the Bal Harbour Shops, when a verbal dispute erupted between the female and her husband. The female left the Shops walking, dragging the toddler along. The toddler's clothes were soiled and muddy from the inclement weather conditions and from the mother dragging the toddler on the ground. Bal Harbour Police Officers were able to locate the female's husband and contacted the Department of Children and Family Services (DCF). After an interview with the DCF Investigator, the toddler was released to the female's husband (stepfather). The female was arrested for child endangerment and transported to jail. DCF will continue their investigation once the mother is released from jail. 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 oFFiceR-. 0 ILA Date incident/Arrest Location 10/14/15 Felony Retail Theft / Arrest 9700 Collins Avenue Saks Fifth Avenue Narrative / Comments An employee of Saks Fifth Avenue observed and recorded on CCTV a subject removing several items from a store shelf. The subject walked out of the store without paying for the items and was detained by store security. The subject was arrested, issued a trespass warning by Bal Harbour Shops security and transported to County Jail. Date incident/Arrest Location 10/15/15 Small Fire 10155 Collins Avenue Bal Harbor 101 Narrative/ Comments Bal Harbour Police Officers, along with Miami -Dade Fire Rescue were dispatched to the Bal Harbour 101 reference a fire. Upon arrival, personnel discovered that the fire had been extinguished by construction personnel. The fire occurred when sparks from a saw ignited some old insulation in the construction area. Miami -Dade Fire Rescue personnel ensured that the fire was extinguished. There were no injuries or damages reported. Completed by: Captain M. De La Rosa Date: October 15, 2015 655 NINETY-SIXTH STREET • BAL HARBOUR FLORIDA 33154 • (305)866-5000 • (305)993-5153 FAX