HomeMy Public PortalAboutLTC 002-2022 PD Weekly Report Week 1-December 17 2021 through January 6 2022 FINALBAL HARBOUR
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OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE MANAGER LETTER TO COUNCIL
NO. 002-2022
To: Mayor Gabriel Groisman and Members of the Village Council
From: Jorge M. Gonzalez, Village Mana
Date: January 7, 2022
Subject: Bal Harbour Police Department Weekly Report for the periods of
December 17, 2021, through December 23, 2021
December 24, 2021 through December 30, 2021
December 31, 2021 through January 6, 2022
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.
Due to the holidays, reports were not sent the last two Fridays. Attached are the two past
reports, as well as the current report for this week.
Should you have any questions or require additional information, please feel free to call
Chief Raleigh Flowers or me directly.
JMG/RF/MH
Primary 56 Incident 17 Felony 01 Violations 00 Citations 29
Assist
Other
Agency
01 Crash 01 Misdemeanor
Includes Traffic 01
Warnings -
Verbal and
Written
02 Warnings 60
To t al 5 7 To t al 1 8 To t al 0 2 Investigations 16 Parking 22
To t al 1 1 1
Enforcement Activity Summary
Friday, 12/17
Traffic Enforcement Details
Location / Detail T e
Citations
Warnin s
Parking Enforcement Village Wide
03
00
Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue
02
02
9700 Collins Avenue / Shops Illegal Right Turns
00
00
North Lot / Fronta e Road
00
00
Residential 20 MPH is Plent AM & PM Details
00
00
Harding Avenue & 96 Street / Crosswalk
00
00
All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results
02
12
Saturday, 12/18
Traffic Enforcement Details
Location / Detail Type
Citations
Warnings
Parking Enforcement Village Wide
04
00
Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue
04
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
01
14
Sunday, 12/19
Traffic Enforcement Details
Location / Detail Type
Citations
Warnings
Parking Enforcement Village Wide
00
00
Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue
02
07
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
00
06
Monday, 12/20
Traffic Enforcement Details
Location / Detail Type
Citations
Warnings
Parking Enforcement Village Wide
00
00
Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue
03
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 8( 96 Street / Crosswalk
00
00
All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results
01
07
Co d e En f o r cem e n t
Criminal Investigations
The Criminal Investigations Division (CID) met with investigators from Homeland Security to the progress
of a case that originated in Bal Harbour earlier in the year. The case involved a go -fast boat interdicted
in Bal Harbour waters carrying smuggled drugs and illegal aliens. Since multiple agencies are involved
in the investigation, details of the case are kept confidential to ensure the integrity of the investigation.
The CID will provide additional information when the case is closed.
Marine Patrol / Beach Safety Officer Details
Stops
Citations
Warnings
Arrests
Reports
AOA
Contacts
6
0
3
0
0
0
25
Remarks
Marine Patrol:
Marine Patrol Officers assisted the Patrol Division by patrolling the Village at times when weather
prevented marine operations and traffic congestion required addition personnel.
Marine Patrol Officers assisted the US Coast Guard by responding to the scene of a vessel in distress.
The vessel's captain radioed for help after the vessel began taking on water several miles east of the
Haulover inlet. Patrol Officers from Bal Harbour, Indian Creek, and Miami -Dade responded
alongside Coast Guard personnel and conducted a successful rescue without incident or injury.
Beach Safety Officer:
Beach Safety Officers patrolled the Jetty to ensure pedestrians and fishermen conformed to Village
rules. The unit also patrolled the beach areas in response to dogs -on -the -beach complaints. During
the week, five pet owners were stopped for having dogs on the beach. All owners complied with
Village rules and removed their dogs promptly.
The Beach Safety Officer assisted in the apprehension of a suspect who fled from the Bal Harbour
Shops after attempting to steal a Rolex watch. A short foot chase resulted in the suspect's
apprehension on the beach just south of 96th Street.
The Beach Safety Officer conducted bike patrols along the hardpack area.
Summary of Noteworthy Calls for Service
12/18/2021
Vehicle Burglary
9700 Collins Avenue
The victim told officers he left Aventura Mall and travelled directly to the Bal Harbour Shops. He entered
the Bal Harbour Shops, leaving merchandise purchased from Aventura in his vehicle. Upon returning
to his vehicle, he discovered the merchandise was missing. There were no signs of forced entry and
the victim could not recall if the vehicle was locked. This case has been forwarded to the Criminal
Investigations Division for further investigation.
12/19/2021
Theft
9700 Collins Avenue
Officer responded to a theft in progress occurring at the Rolex store. Upon arrival the subject fled on
foot, a foot chase ensued and officers were able to capture the subject along the 9400 blk of Collins
Avenue. No injuries reported and the subject was transported to jail.
12/20/2021
Battery
9700 blk of Collins Avenue
The victim told officers he was engaged in a "road rage" type incident with another driver who fled the
scene prior to officers arriving. The victim honked his horn at the vehicle in front of him. The driver of
that vehicle responded by yelling and spitting on the victim. The suspect driver then fled southbound
on Collins Avenue. No one was injured during this incident.
12/21/2021
Arrest
10200 blk Collins Avenue
Officers initiated a traffic stop along the Collins Avenue corridor. During the course of the traffic stop,
a background check of the driver revealed an active arrest warrant. The driver was taken into custody
and transported to jail.
12/23/2021
Theft
9700 Block of Collins Avenue
A guest at a beachside hotel reported several items worth $2,500 were missing from his hotel room.
The guest notified hotel security and filed a police report. Hotel security is conducting an internal
investigation to determine who may have entered the room.
12/23/2021
Arrest
10200 Block of Collins Avenue
Offices conducting traffic enforcement along Frontage Road and the North Parking Lot stopped a
vehicle for a traffic infraction. A computer check revealed the driver had active warrants for other
traffic violations. The driver was arrested and transported to jail.
Completed by: Raleigh Flowers, Jr., Chief of Police Date: December 24, 2021
Primary 51 Incident 16 Felony 0 Violations 0 Citations 12
Assist
Other
Agency
16 Crash 04 Misdemeanor
Includes Traffic 0
Warnings -
Verbal and
Written
1 Warnings 26
To t al 6 7 To t al 2 0 To t al 0 Investigations 1 Parking 12
To t al 5 0
Enforcement Activity Summary
Friday, 12/24
Traffic Enforcement Details
Location / Detail T e
Citations
Warnin s
Parking Enforcement Village Wide
00
00
Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue
00
00
9700 Collins Avenue / Shops Illegal Right Turns
00
00
North Lot / Fronta e 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, 12/25
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
04
01
Sunday, 12/26
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
01
01
Monday, 12/27
Traffic Enforcement Details
Location / Detail Type
Citations
Warnings
Parking Enforcement Village Wide
10
01
Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue
00
01
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 8( 96 Street / Crosswalk
00
00
All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results
05
02
Co d e En f o r cem e n t
Criminal Investigations
The Criminal Investigations Division (CID) conducted a follow-up investigation of a hit-and-run crash that
occurred on Collins Avenue. Using a photograph provided the by the victim driver, detectives were able
to identify the suspect who fled the scene. The suspect surrendered to detectives and was charged with
multiple traffic violations related to leaving the scene of an accident.
The CID assisted Capital One bank investigators and agents from the US Secret Service in an ongoing
investigation involving a fraud that occurred in Bal Harbour. The case is linked to other cases resulting
in a multi -agency enforcement effort.
Detectives concluded a pre -employment background investigation or an applicant to the Finance
Department. Background investigations ensure potential candidates meet Village employment
standards.
Marine Patrol / Beach Safety Officer Details
Stops
Citations
Warnings
Arrests
Reports
AOA
Contacts
12
02
07
00
02
01
65
Remarks
Marine Patrol:
Bal Harbour marine patrol officer observed a Jet Ski at a high rate of speed that eventually ran aground
on the Sand bar. Contact was made and the subsequent investigation revealed that the operator may
have been impaired. Florida Wildlife Commission officers responded and placed the operator under
arrest for BUI (boating under the influence).
Pursuant to a BOLO (be on the lookout broadcast), the Bal Harbour Marine Patrol officers initiated a stop
of a Jet -Ski believed to be stolen from a Sea Tow impound location. The investigation revealed that the
vessel was not stolen, but had been released to the rightful owner. The individual was released without
incident.
Beach Safety Officer:
This weekend, the BSO encountered six dogs on the beach. Four of those dogs were service animals.
On Saturday, December 25th, 2021 the BSO assisted a vessel that was attempting to anchor directly
behind the Harbour House after t the boat begin taking on water and having mechanical issues. The
occupants of the vessel were able to jump in the water and managed to reach the shoreline safely and
were given towels by the Ritz Carlton beach.
On Sunday, the BSO responded to a fire at the St. Regis employee parking garage. According to St.
Regis staff, the fire was started after water from a damaged sprinkler head caused a fire to ignite. The
fire was out prior to Miami Dade Fire Department arriving. No injuries reported and the building was
not evacuated.
BSO conducted daily directed patrols of the Jetty, Beach and Hardpack zones. Beach was relatively
calm over the weekend.
Summary of Noteworthy Calls for Service
12/24/2021
Neighbor Dispute
Condos on Park Drive
Officers responded to a neighbor dispute at a condominium building on Park Drive. The dispute
appears to be an ongoing dispute and both parties have contacted the police to complain about the
other. All issues were resolved at the scene without the need for police action.
12/24/2021
Criminal Mischief
10200 Block of Collins Avenue
A resident at a beachside condominium reported scratches on her vehicle. The scratches appeared to
be intentional, but officers could not determine who may have caused the damage. There were no
security cameras in the area to assist with the investigation.
12/24/2021
Retail Theft
9700 Collins Avenue
Three suspects apparently working together entered a retail store at the Bal Harbour Shops. Two
females and a male looked at various items of clothing. One of the females' concealed clothing valued
at approximately $7,000, and all three then left the store. All suspects fled the area before police were
called to the scene.
12/25/2021
Hit -and -Run
9700 Block of Collins Avenue
Officers responded to the scene of a hit-and-run crash southbound on Collins Avenue. The victim driver
was able to obtain a photograph of the suspect vehicle. The information was forwarded to the Criminal
Investigations Division for follow-up.
12/26/2021
Disturbance
9700 Collins Avenue
Bal Harbour Shops' security reported an intoxicated male was causing a disturbance. Officers
responded and located the male suspect at the southern portion of the mall. Mall security warned the
suspect not to return to the property and police escorted the suspect off the property.
12/26/2021
Disturbance
9700 Collins Avenue
A retailer at the Bal Harbour Shops called the police after discovering an unauthorized male loitering in
the employee break room. The store's manager requested the suspect leave the premises and issued
the suspect a trespass warning. Officers escorted the suspect off the premises and informed the suspect
he would be subject to arrest should he return to the store.
12/27/2021
Assist Other Agency
Intercostal Waterways
Marine Officers assisted Indian Creek in stopping a jet ski believed to be stolen. Upon stopping the
vessel, officers discovered the operator was the registered owner. The owner took the Jet Ski from the
sea tow storage area without realizing it had been towed during an unrelated event.
12/292021
Baker Act
9705 Collins Av
Bal Harbour officers responded to a disturbance involving a suicidal man. The investigation revealed
the individual was experiencing a crises situation. The male was taken into custody under the Florida
Baker Act and transported to a local facility for evaluation.
Completed by: Raleigh Flowers, Jr., Chief of Police Date: December 31, 2021
Primary 43 Incident 19 Felony 01 Violations 00 Citations 25
Assist
Other
Agency
03 Crash 02 Misdemeanor
Includes Traffic 00
Warnings -
Verbal and
Written
02 Warnings 37
To t al 4 6 To t al 2 1 To t al 0 1 Investigations 60 Parking 30
To t al 9 2
Enforcement Activity Summary
Friday, 12/31/2021
Traffic Enforcement Details
Location / Detail Type
Citations
Warnings
Parking Enforcement Village Wide
01
02
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, 01/01/2022
Traffic Enforcement Details
Location / Detail Type
Citations
Warnings
Parking Enforcement Village Wide
12
00
Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue
00
00
9700 Collins Avenue / Sho s Ille al Ri ht Turns
00
00
North Lot / Fronta e Road
00
00
Residential 20 MPH is Plent AM & PM Details
00
00
Hardin Avenue & 96 Street / Crosswalk
00
00
All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results
02
00
Sunday, 01/02/2022
Traffic Enforcement Details
Location / Detail Type
Citations
Warnings
Parking Enforcement Village Wide
08
00
Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue
02
02
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
01
01
Monday, 01/03/2022
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
04
01
Enforcement Activity Summary (continued)
Tuesday, 01/04/2022
Traffic Enforcement Details
Location / Detail Type
Citations
Warnings
Parking Enforcement Village Wide
01
00
Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue
00
04
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
06
09
Wednesday, 01/05/2022
Traffic Enforcement Details
Location / Detail Type
Citations
Warnings
Parking Enforcement Village Wide
01
00
Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue
01
04
9700 Collins Avenue / Shops Illegal Right Turns27
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
01
04
Thursday, 01/06/2022
Traffic Enforcement Details
Location / Detail Type
Citations
Warnings
Parking Enforcement Village Wide
06
00
Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue
05
07
9700 Collins Avenue / Shops Illegal Right Turns
00
00
North Lot / Fronta e 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
03
03
Co d e En f o r cem e n t
Marine Patrol / Beach Safety Officer Details
Stops
Citations
Warnings
Arrests
Reports
AOA
Contacts
00
00
01
00
01
00
91
Remarks
Marine Patrol:
Marine patrol officers responded to the Jetty regarding three snorkelers who were swimming beyond
the Jetty. The snorkelers were warned of the danger of being outside of the vessel exclusion zone
without a dive flag
Marine patrol responded to the 200 block of Bal Bay regarding a burglary. Marine Patrol officers
immediately secured the waterway near the burglary scene and assisted with the search of the subject.
The subject was located and arrested.
Marine patrol officers augmented patrol operations due to staff shortages created by Covid protocols.
Beach Safety Officer:
The BSO encountered 4 dogs on the beach this weekend and encountered two bicyclists on the jogging
path. The BSO conducted fishing license checks throughout the weekend and also conducted bicycle
patrol on Saturday and Sunday.
While conducting bicycle patrol on Sunday, the BSO recognized an individual depicted on a wanted
flyer that was disseminated for law enforcement use only by Surfside PD. According to Surfside PD, the
individual depicted was wanted in connection to a retail theft committed last month at the Surfside
Publix. The individual was arrested by Surfside PD and transported to jail.
The BSO provided directed patrols of the jetty area during the New Year's Eve Fireworks display and
during South Florida's Symphony musical performance. Throughout the weekend, Patrol officers
provided numerous additional checks of the beach both by vehicle and ATV. During area checks in the
evening hours, there were several observations made by the BSO regarding the conditions of the beach
after beach staff members left for the day.
The BSO noticed the Ritz Carlton left several containers full of used towels between the beach hardpack
and jogging path overnight along with several beach chairs unorganized and unsecured. Additionally,
other oceanfront properties failed to properly store their beach furniture. The BSO contacted the
properties management and informed them of the requirement to properly store all equipment and
furniture.
While patrolling the beach, a familyflagged down the BSO and asked for help after their son was stung
by an apparent man -o -war. The BSO was able to provide first aid to the child and requested Miami
Dade Fire Department. The child was treated and released on scene.
Summary of Noteworthy Calls for Service
12/31/2021
New Year's Eve Fireworks
Bal Harbour Jetty
The Bal Harbour Village hosted the annual New Year's Eve fireworks display on the Jetty. The event
was well attended by visitors and residents.
12/31/2021
Retail Theft
9700 Collins Ave
The manager at a store in the Bal Harbour Shops discovered two small purses missing from a store
display. Upon reviewing store video, the manager discovered a male suspect concealed the purses in
a bag and left the store without paying for the items.
01/01/2022
Neighbor Dispute
Condos on Park Drive
Officers responded to an ongoing neighbor dispute at a condo on Park Drive. Two neighbors have
repeatedly called the police making nuisance allegations against the other Officers met with both
neighbors and resolved the conflict.
01/02/2022
Assist Other Agency
North Parking Lot
Officers patrolling the north municipal parking lot recognized a suspect wanted for a crime in Surfside.
Officers stopped the suspect and notified the investigating agency which responded and arrested the
suspect for theft offenses.
01/02/2022
Battery
9700 Collins Av
A driver accidentally accelerated his vehicle in the parking lot of the Bal Harbour Shops, struck another
vehicle and nearly struck three males walking by valet. The incident sparked an altercation where one
of the pedestrians punched the driver who accidentally accelerated. No injuries were reported and the
victim refused to pursue criminal charges.
01/02/2022
Florida Symphony
Bal Harbour Jetty
The Florida Symphony held a concert on the Jetty. The event was well attended and drew many
beachgoers as well.
01/03/2022
Burglary
200 Block of Bal Bay Drive
An alarm activation resulted in officers responding to an unoccupied residence on the 200 Block of Bal
Bay Drive. Officers conducted a security check of the residence and discovered a male suspect hiding
inside the residence. The suspect's clothing was wet and the investigation determined he entered the
property via the Intercoastal Waterway. Officers arrested the suspect and charged him with burglary
and other related offenses.
01/03/2022
Disturbance
9700 Collins Av
Officers responded to an employee dispute at a restaurant in the Bal Harbour Shops. The investigation
revealed employees argued over job assignments. Officers restored order and left the incident in the
hands of the restaurant's management.
01/03/2022
Suspicious Incident
Bal Harbour Jetty
Bal Harbour police communications received calls regarding an armed male on the Jetty. Police officers
recognized the male who is an Open Carry advocate who was actively fishing. The male was properly
carrying a rifle and a holstered handgun on his waist. The male was exercising his constitutional right
to open carry and followed the Florida State Statute guidelines and requirements.
01/03/2022
Suspicious Incident
9700 Collins Av
Bal Harbour Shops security advised they observed a male with a flashlight walking through the second
floor of the new parking garage under construction. Police officers conducted thorough area canvass;
however, no subjects were located.
01/04/2022
Retail Theft
9700 Collins Av
An unknown suspect entered a retail store at the Bal Harbour Shops and took two handbags from a
display. The suspect concealed the items in a bag and left without paying. Despite a time -delay in the
store reporting the incident, officers conducted a search of the mall property, but did not locate the
suspect.
01/04/2022
Suspicious Person
200 Block of Bal Bay Drive
Officers patrolling the gated community found what appeared to be a homeless person lying on the
ground. Not recognizing the person, officers investigated further. The male was disoriented and talked
to himself. The male told officers he was depressed and had suicidal thoughts. Officers took the male
into custody and transported him to the nearest mental health facility
01/06/2022
Burglary Construction Site
10250 Collins Av
Construction personnel at the Beach House Hotel observed two individuals near their construction
storage containers. As the site foreman approached the individuals, they entered a vehicle a fled area.
The investigation revealed a chain/lock was cut to one of the containers, however, no property
appeared to be missing. A security check was placed on the property and the case was assigned to the
Bal Harbour Criminal Investigations Section.
Completed by: Raleigh Flowers, Jr., Chief of Police Date: January 07, 2022