HomeMy Public PortalAboutLTC 069-2022 PD Weekly Report - Week 17-April 22 2022 through April 28 2022 finalBAL HARBOUR
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OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE MANAGER LETTER TO COUNCIL
NO. 069-2022
To: Mayor Gabriel Groisman and Members oJ.the Village Council
From: Jorge M. Gonzalez, Village Mana Ettl-
Date: April 29, 2022
Subject: Bal Harbour Police Department Weekly Report for the period of
April 22, 2022, through April 28, 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.
Should you have any questions or require additional information, please feel free to call
Chief Raleigh Flowers or me directly.
JMG/RF/MH
Primary 38 Incident 19 Felony 00 Violations 01 Citations 68
Assist
Other
Agency
00 Crash 03 Misdemeanor
Includes Traffic
02 Warnings -
Verbal and
Written
05 Warnings 104
To t al 3 8 To t al 2 2 To t al 0 2 Investigations 58 Parking 35
To t al 2 0 7
Enforcement Activity Summary
Friday, 4/22
Traffic Enforcement Details
Location / Detail Type
Citations
Warnings
Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot)
01
00
Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue
03
10
North Lot / Frontage Road Traffic Enforcement
00
00
Residential 20 MPH is Plenty AM & PM Details
00
00
Harding Avenue & 96 Street / Crosswalk
00
02
All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results
12
06
Saturday, 4/23
Traffic Enforcement Details
Location / Detail Type
Citations
Warnings
Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot)
04
00
Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue
03
04
North Lot / Frontage Road Traffic Enforcement
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
09
Sunday, 4/24
Traffic Enforcement Details
Location / Detail Type
Citations
Warnings
00
Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot)
11
Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue
04
08
North Lot / Frontage Road Traffic Enforcement
01
01
Residential 20 MPH is Plenty AM & PM Details
00
00
Harding Avenue & 96 Street / Crosswalk
00
00
All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results
03
06
Monday, 4/25
Traffic Enforcement Details
Location / Detail Type
Citations
Warnings
Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot)
03
00
Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue
07
07
North Lot / Frontage Road Traffic Enforcement
00
02
Residential 20 MPH is Plenty AM & PM Details
00
00
Harding Avenue & 96 Street / Crosswalk
00
00
All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results
05
15
Co d e En f o r cem e n t
On Friday, Marine Patrol assisted Indian Creek P.D. with Marine Patrol and Asset Protection on the
water for visiting Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
On Saturday, Marine Patrol participated Mystic Force Hero Foundation’s Week on the water at the
Haulover Sandbar with Aquatic Flavors.
On Wednesday, the Marine Patrol Officers attended the mandatory department-wide Blue Courage
Training.
On Thursday, Marine Patrol participated in the “Take Your Child to Work Day” event, several children
and their parents were given a tour of our waterway.
Officer Waisman was on vacation this week.
The BSO conducted weekend checks of the beach, jetty and hardpack. Additionally, the BSO followed
up on complaints regarding code issues with beach equipment and trash being left on the beach
overnight. On Saturday, the BSO and Code officer visited and spoke to all beach building attendants.
Their efforts resulted in compliance by all but one building which was resolved by Sunday night.
While conducting a beach check, the BSO discovered one dog on the beach. The dog was a certified
service dog.
The BSO conducted traffic enforcement throughout the weekend. Patrol officers initiated a traffic stop
on a reckless driver which led to his arrest for DUI and Reckless Driving. The BSO also assisted with a DUI
arrest and breath test.
BSO assisted with the security for the Symphony on the Jetty series.
0 4 /2 2 /2 0 2 2 H azar d o u s Co n d i t i o n s Bal Har b o u r Jet t y
The Bal Harbour Jetty was closed on Friday and Saturday due to high winds and rough surf. The waves
were consistently crashing over the Jetty.
0 4 /2 2 /2 0 2 2 Ch ar i t y Ev e n t Bi scay n e Bay
The Bal Harbour Marine Patrol Unit attended the Mystic Force Foundation Hero week. The week-long
event for our little Hero’s battling Child Cancer involved various events including a boat cruise with
Marine Patrol units from North Miami, Indian Creek and Bal Harbour police departments.
0 4 /2 2 /2 0 2 2 Th e f t 9 7 0 0 Co l l i n s A v en u e
An unknown male entered the Neiman Marcus store at ground level and went directly to a merchandise
display counter. The male then removed the merchandise and exited the store without paying. The
incident was captured on in-store surveillance cameras. This case has been forwarded to the Criminal
Investigations Division for further follow-up.
0 4 /2 2 /2 0 2 2 M o t o r Veh i cl e Cr ash 9 7 0 0 Bl o ck Co l l i n s A v e n u e
Bal Harbour officers investigated a vehicle crash involving a Motor Coach occupied by 14 people,
responding officers-initiated injury assessments of all parties and assisted with traffic mitigation efforts.
No serious injuries were reported.
0 4 /2 2 /2 0 2 2 Th e f t 9 7 0 0 Co l l i n s A v en u e
Versace store associates were retrieving deliveries from the rear exterior drop-off area. The associates
were only able to carry in a few packages at a time. Upon returning to retrieve the remaining packages,
associates observed a male leaving the area with the packages. The male entered a vehicle and left the
area immediately. This case has been forwarded to the Criminal Investigations Division for further
follow-up.
0 4 /2 2 /2 0 2 2 Re ck l e ss D r i v i n g /D UI A r r e st 9 9 0 0 Bl o ck Co l l i n s A v e n u e
Bal Harbour officersassigned to the high visibility/Passover detail, observed a vehicle traveling at a high
rate of speed and nearly rear-ended a marked police vehicle with the emergency lights activated . The
driver was also observed committing additional violations constituting Reckless Driving. After initiating
a traffic stop, the driver was arrested for Driving Under the Influence. The breathalyzer results revealed
the driver blood alcohol level was over twice the legal limit. No injuries or damages were reported
0 4 /2 3 /2 0 2 2 A r r e st 1 0 3 0 0 Bl o ck Co l l i n s A v en u e
While conducting traffic enforcement along Collins Avenue, a Bal Harbour officer performed a traffic
stop on a vehicle that was traveling northbound, during the traffic stop investigation, it was discovered
the driver had an open arrest warrant. The driver was placed under arrest and transported to jail.
0 4 /2 3 /2 0 2 2 D i st u r b an ce /Po ssi b l e Scam 1 0 2 9 5 Co l l i n s A v en u e
Officers were dispatched to a disturbance involving six people. The disturbance stemmed from services
received and the parties involved were refusing to pay. The parties reached an agreement and the
guests paid for services received. The guests were administered a trespass warning from the Ritz-
Carlton Bal Harbour.
0 4 /2 3 /2 0 2 2 Sy m p h o n y Bal Har b o u r Jet t y
The monthly Symphony by the Sea performed their monthly music series. The event experienced good
weather and was well attended.
0 4 /2 7 /2 0 2 2 Bl u e Co u r ag e Tr ai n i ng Bal H ar b o u r
The entire Bal Harbour police department, both sworn and non-sworn personnel attended the Blue
Courage Training. This was achieved thanks to the cooperation of all involved who voluntarily adjusted
their shifts and worked extended hours in order to attend. The training was a successful learning and
team building opportunity.