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OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE MANAGER LETTER TO COUNCIL
NO. 071-2020
To: Mayor Gabriel Groisman and Members of the Village Council
From: Jorge M. Gonzalez, Village Manager
Date: May 22, 2020
Subject: Bal Harbour Police Department Weekly Report for the period of May
15, 2020 through May 21, 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 #20: Friday, May 15, 2020, through Thursday, May 21, 2020
Calls for
Service Reports Arrests Code
Enforcement Traffic
Enforcement
Primary 36 Incident 16 Felony 01 Violations 01 Citations 01
Assist
Other
Agency
00 Crash 01
Misdemeanor
Includes
Traffic
00
Warnings -
Verbal and
Written
01 Warnings 01
Total 36 Total 17 Total 01 Investigations 45 Parking 04
Total 06
2019 Week #20: Friday March 13, 2019, through Thursday, May 19, 2019
Calls for
Service Reports Arrests Code
Enforcement Traffic
Enforcement
Primary 19 Incident 16 Felony 00 Violations 02 Citations 48
Assist
Other
Agency
02 Crash 03
Misdemeanor
Includes
Traffic
01 Warnings 00 Warnings 65
Total 21 Total 19 Total 01 Investigations 02 Parking 49
Total 162
Weekly Marine Patrol Enforcement
Stops 13
Contacts 66
AOA 00
Reports 01
Citations 02
Warnings 10
BHPD Weekly Report
Week #20
May 22, 2020
Page 2
Enforcement Activity Summary
Friday, May 15
Traffic Enforcement Details
Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings
Parking Enforcement Village Wide 01 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 00 00
Saturday, May 16
Traffic Enforcement Details
Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings
Parking Enforcement Village Wide 01 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 00 00
Sunday, May 17
Traffic Enforcement Details
Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings
Parking Enforcement Village Wide 00 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 00 00
Monday, May 18
Traffic Enforcement Details
Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings
Parking Enforcement Village Wide 00 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 01
All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 01 00
BHPD Weekly Report
Week #20
May 22, 2020
Page 3
Tuesday, May 19
Traffic Enforcement Details
Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings
Parking Enforcement Village Wide 00 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 00 00
Wednesday, May 20
Traffic Enforcement Details
Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings
Parking Enforcement Village Wide 00 01
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 00 00
Thursday, May 21
Traffic Enforcement Details
Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings
Parking Enforcement Village Wide 01 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 00 00
BHPD Weekly Report
Week #20
May 22, 2020
Page 4
Summary of Activities and Events
Code Enforcement
Code Enforcement Officers (CEOs) continue their focus on construction sites within the gated
community. Each evening, CEOs visit each site and conduct an inspection at closing time to ensure the
sites are maintained and work is stopped at the appropriate time.
The Code Enforcement Unit assisted Public Works by closing out eight construction site violations
pertaining to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) protocols. CEOs contacted
Public Works officials and confirmed the sites complied as required.
Code Enforcement Officers issued written code violation notice to a property on the 200 Block of Bal
Cross Drive after failing to correct landscaping violations. The yard continued to be uncut and
overgrown with weeds.
Code Enforcement Officers issued a written code warning to a residence on the 100 Block of Bal Bay
Drive for failing to maintain proper ground cover. CEOs will return to the property for reinspection.
The Code Enforcement Unit assisted Patrol Operations by manning posts along the beachside walking
paths. CEOs worked with patrol officers to ensure bicyclists adhered to the riding restrictions imposed
in response to COVID-19.
Criminal Investigations
The CID assisted Patrol Operations with traffic control related to an employee recognition event at the
St. Regis. CID and Patrol personnel manned posts on Harding Avenue and Collins Avenue to keep traffic
flowing safely.
Detectives are actively investigating a fraud case involving the use of an American Express card for the
purchase of a Rolex Watch. Detectives issued subpoenas to internet providers used for the transaction
in an attempt to identify the source of the fraud.
The Criminal Investigations Division (CID) continues to assist Patrol and Police Administration during the
Covid-19 detail. The CID assisted with the compilation of situational reports for staff, and conducted
daily patrols of the Village to enhance police visibility.
BHPD Weekly Report
Week #20
May 22, 2020
Page 5
Summary of Noteworthy Calls for Service
05-16-2020 Loud Music Bal Harbour Marina
Bal Harbour officers were dispatched to the Bal Harbour Marina regarding loud music coming from one
of the yachts. Upon arriving, the yacht in question was on its way to open water. Officers followed up
on the investigation when the yacht returned to dock. Officers spoke with the captain and reminded him
to keep the music down while in dock.
05-17-2020 Assist Citizen 200 Block of Bal Bay Dr (Waterway)
The Bal Harbour Marine Unit responded to a pontoon in distress in the waterways on the west side of
Bal Bay Drive. The boat was taking on water with nine passengers onboard. The pontoon boat was
towed to the marina and the passengers were able to safely disembark. No injuries were reported.
05-17-2020 Disturbance 200 Block of Bal Bay Drive
A parking dispute led hotel personnel to contact the Bal Harbour Police Department for assistance. A
security officer complained a male parked on the property without authorization. The male claimed to
have authorization but lacked the proper parking credentials. Officers contacted the hotel’s manager
and discovered he gave the male permission to park on the property but did not provide the proper
parking permit. The dispute was resolved peacefully.
05-17-2020 Trespassing Harbour Way
A property manager contacted the Police Department to report three juveniles looking at cars and riding
their bikes into the gated community. Officers responded and canvassed the area. The juveniles were
located sitting on the seawall at the 200 Block of Bal Bay Drive. They claimed a resident allowed them
through the pedestrian gates. No criminal activity was detected. Officers contacted the juveniles’
parents who responded to the scene and took custody of their respective child. No further police action
was necessary.
05-20-2020 Assist a Citizen Bal Harbour Village Jetty
Bal Harbour Communications received an emergency call from Miami-Dade County regarding a jet-ski
and occupants in distress. Bal Harbour police officers arrived and observed an overturned jet-ski and
the occupants in the water dangerously close to the rocks. A Bal Harbour police officer deployed the
rescue disc and pulled the occupants and jet-ski away from the rocks onto the shoreline. No injuries
were reported and the jet ski was removed by Sea-Tow.
05-15-2020 through 05-21-2020 Enhanced Patrol Bal Harbour Village
The Police Department enhanced staffing and patrols to ensure the safety of the community. Officers
assigned to the beach patrol detail are enforcing the beach closure order and monitoring the jetty and
walking paths to ensure pedestrian safety and compliance with social distancing directives.
BHPD Weekly Report
Week #20
May 22, 2020
Page 6
05/20/2020 Criminal Mischief/Assist Town of Surfside 9700 Block Collins Avenue
While conducting a Shul Security Check, a Bal Harbour police officer came upon a road rage incident.
The investigation revealed that a bicyclist used a metal bar to strike a Lyft vehicle in front of the St. Regis,
causing minor damage. The subject fled on his bike towards Surfside with the Lyft driver following. A
second confrontation between the two occurred in Surfside resulting in the Lyft driver committing a
battery on the bicyclist. The bicyclist was arrested by Bal Harbour officers for Criminal Mischief. The Lyft
driver was arrested by Surfside police officers for simple battery and released on a Promise to Appear
(PTA).
Completed by: Raleigh Flowers, Chief of Police Date: May 22, 2020