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HomeMy Public PortalAboutLTC 047-2016 Bal Harbour Police Department Weekly Report for the week of February 26, 2016 through March 3, 2016BAL HARBOUR V I L L A G E - OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE MANAGER LETTER TO COUNCIL NO. 047-2016 To: Mayor Martin Packer and Members of the Village Council From: Jorge M. Gonzalez, Village Manager Date: March 4, 2016 Subject: Bal Harbour Police Department Weekly Report for the week of February 26, 2016 through March 3, 2016 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. OVERT Chief of Police Weekly Summary Rep rt Week of: 02/26/2016 thru 03/03/2016 Calls Reports Arrests Code Traffic for Service Enforcement Enforcement Primary 99 Incident 26 Felony 00 Warning 02 Citation 55 Back Up Outside 1 Crash 06 Misdemeanor 03 Notice 00 Warning 50 Jurisdiction Parking 04 Total 100 Total 32 Total 03 Total 02 Total 109 Collins Avenue Traffic Safety & Enforcement Initiatives Citations 24 Warnings 21 Traffic Enforcement Details Day Date Location Citations Warnings Friday 02/26/16 Harding Avenue and 96 Street 00 00 Friday 02/26/16 Collins Avenue Frontage Road Traffic Detail 00 01 Saturday 02/27/16 Collins Avenue Radar & Traffic Enforcement Detail 09 07 Sunday 02/28/16 Collins Avenue Frontage Road Traffic Detail 00 00 Sunday 02/28/16 Collins Avenue Radar & Traffic Enforcement Detail 02 01 Monday 02/29/16 Collins Avenue Frontage Road Traffic Detail 00 01 Monday 02/29/16 Collins Avenue Traffic Enforcement Detail 01 01 Tuesday 03/01/16 Collins Avenue Frontage Road Traffic Detail 09 06 Wednesday 03/02/16 "Twenty is Plenty" 00 00 Wednesday 03/02/16 Harding Avenue and 96 Street 08 00 Wednesday 03/02/16 Collins Avenue Frontage Road Traffic Detail 00 08 655 NINETY-SIXTH STREET 9 BAL HARBOUR FLORIDA 33154 • (305)866-5000 • (305)993-5153 FAX BAL HARBOUR POLICE DES RTMENT MARK N. OVERTO \ Chief of Police F IC, � �,Q � HARBpRi FLA Thursday 03/03/16 Collins Avenue Frontage Road Traffic Detail 00 00 Thursday 03/03/16 Harding Avenue and 96 Street 00 00 Noteworthy Incidents The incidents listed below are included in the above totals. However they are sufficient interest to be noted. Date Incident/Arrest Location 02/23/16 Disturbance 10185 Collins Avenue The Plaza Narrative / Comments The Bal Harbour Police Department was dispatched to a violent disturbance at the Plaza Condominium association meeting. Officers interviewed the parties involved, including the association president and others present. The investigation revealed that only a verbal argument took place and no crime had been committed. The association president was provided with guidance and suggestions for future meetings; such as hiring off duty officers in order to maintain order. Date Incident/Arrest Location 02/25/16 Assist Other Agency Collins Avenue and 99 Street Narrative / Comments A Surfside officer observed a vehicle commit a traffic infraction; however he was not able to affect the traffic stop until the vehicle was in Bal Harbour's jurisdiction. The on duty Bal Harbour K9 officer responded to provide back up for the Surfside officer. After detecting an odor of marijuana, the Bal Harbour K9 officer conducted a narcotics search with his partner Apis who gave a positive alert to the area of the steering column. Further investigation revealed a small zip lock baggie containing suspected marijuana concealed inside the molding around the steering column. A field test of the leafy substance resulted in a positive result for the presence of Cannabis. The Surfside police officer impounded the contraband and cited the driver accordingly. Date Incident/Arrest Location 02/27/16 Assist Village Resident 212 Bal Bay Drive Narrative / Comments The resident of 212 Bal Bay Drive called police and advised of a small raft with two people on board by their private dock. The investigation revealed a male and female on the raft had tied up to the dock because the engine had malfunctioned thus leaving them stranded. Bal Harbour officers assisted the couple in carrying the raft to the street at which time a taxi was summoned. Officers assisted in loading the raft onto the taxi and escorted them out of the village. 655 NINETY-SIXTH STREET 9 BAL HARBOUR FLORIDA 33154 • (305)866-5000 • (305)993-5153 FAX BAL HARBOUR POLIC D RTMENT MARK N. OVERT Chief of Police Date Incident/Arrest Location 02/27/16 North Municipal Lot 10200 Block of Collins Avenue Narrative / Comments Bal Harbour officers were dispatched to a vehicle burglary at the location, the caller advised of a suspect attempting to enter a parked commercial vehicle. Upon the arrival of the officers they discovered a male attempting to gain entry into a U-Haul Truck. The investigation revealed the suspect had locked his keys in the truck and was attempting to open it. The officers verified that the vehicle had been rented by the suspect who was working an event at the Ritz -Carlton. Date Incident/Arrest Location 02/27/16 Improper Disposal of Materials 43 Bal Bay Drive (Vacant Lot) Narrative / Comments During a routine check in the gated community, a Bal Harbour officer discovered a bathroom sink improperly discarded on a vacant lot. Public Works responded and removed the property. The Bal Harbour Code Compliance officer was contacted and will conduct a follow-up investigation. Date Incident/Arrest Location 03/01/16 Damaged Property 600 Block of 96t" Street Narrative / Comments While on routine patrol, a Bal Harbour officer discovered damages to the fence and a "School Crossing Sign" near the 600 Block of 96 Street. It is suspected the property damage occurred from a passing vehicle. Bal Harbour police did not receive any reports of any traffic crashes at this location. Public Works personnel responded and removed the remaining debris. No other damages or injuries were reported. Date Incident/Arrest Location 03/01/16 Hazardous Conditions 256 Bal Bay Drive (Marine Dock) Narrative / Comments While patrolling the Intercostal Waterways, the Bal Harbor Police marine patrol discovered a piling submerged in the bay attached to a vessel. The submerged pilling was exposed and presented a safety hazard for other vessels. The Bal Harbour Marine patrol officer contacted the owner who immediately made arrangements to have the pilling removed and properly secured. No injuries were reported. Date Incident/Arrest Location 03/01/16 Hazardous Conditions 9701 Collins Avenue(Shoreline) Narrative / Comments 655 NINETY-SIXTH STREET 9 BAL HARBOUR FLORIDA 33154 • (305)866-5000 • (305)993-5153 FAX Date Incident/Arrest Location 03/01/16 Unauthorized Vehicle 10200 Collins Avenue (Jetty) Narrative / Comments A Bal Harbour officer observed a male riding a scooter on the Jetty access path. The officer informed the male that unauthorized vehicles are prohibited from driving on the pathway. The male complied and immediately removed the scooter. Date Incident/Arrest Location 03/01/16 Traffic Arrest Frontage Road Narrative / Comments While conducting a Seat Belt Enforcement detail, a Bal Harbour police officer observed a vehicle travelling on Frontage road with its headlights deactivated. The officers conducted a traffic stop and upon conducting a background check on the driver, discovered a bench warrant for his arrest had been issued. The driver was cited for the infraction, arrested and transported to jail for the active bench warrant. Date Incident/Arrest Location 03/02/16 Damage to City Property 10100 Block of Collins Avenue Narrative / Comments A Bal Harbour Resident called police to report damaged landscape lights. Officers responded and discovered a damaged palm tree light and two other lights which appeared to have burned out bulbs. Photographs were taken and the public works department was notified. Completed by: Captain M. De La Rosa Date: March 03, 2016 655 NINETY-SIXTH STREET • BAL HARBOUR FLORIDA 33154 • (305)866-5000 • (305)993-5153 FAX