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Home My Public Portal AboutLTC 125-2022 - PD Weekly Report Week 32-August 05 2022 through August 11 2022BAL HARBOUR - VILLAGE - OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE MANAGER LETTER TO COUNCIL NO. 125-2022 To: Mayor Gabriel Groisman and Members of the Village Council From: Jorge M. Gonzalez, Village Mana Date: August 12, 2022 Subject: Bal Harbour Police Department Weekly Report for the period of August 5, 2022, through August 11, 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 39 Incident 16 Felony 00 Violations 01 Citations 104 Assist Other Agency 07 Crash 02 Misdemeanor Includes Traffic 01 Warnings - Verbal and Written 01 Warnings 133 To tal 46 To t al 18 To tal 01 Investigations 63 Parking 65 To t al 302 Enforcement Activity Summary Friday, 8/05 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 08 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 03 00 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 17 19 Saturday, 8/06 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 08 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 00 00 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 05 13 Sunday, 8/07 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 10 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 01 05 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 14 17 Monday, 8/08 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 04 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 01 00 North Lot / Frontage Road Traffic Enforcement 01 00 Residential 20 MPH is Plenty AM & PM Details 00 00 Harding Avenue & 96 Street / Crosswalk 00 00 All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 07 13 Co d e Enfo rcem ent Code Enforcement Officers (CEOs) patrolling the gated community discovered a car in a state of disrepair parked along curb on the 200 Block of Bal Cross Drive. The homeowner was previously issued a warning pertaining to the issue. CEOs now issued the hom eowner a Code Violation Notice directing the home owner to remove the vehicle from the curb or restore it to conditions that would meet code standards. CEOs patrolling the gated community routinely inspect signage to ensure contractors conform to Villag e codes. CEOs discovered a construction sign on the 100 Block of Bal Cross Drive exceeded size regulations. CEOs issued a code violation warning and informed the contractor of sign limitations. The Criminal Investigations Division (CID) assisted the Village’s Human Resource Office by conducting a pre-employment background of an applicant to the position of utility technician. Background investigations help ensure all employment prospects meet the Village’s hiring standards. The CID assisted the Village’s Human Resource Office by conducting a pre-employment background of an applicant to the position of beach technician. The background was conducted in accordance with the request from HR. The CID continues its investigations into several retail theft incidents occurring at the mall. Since victims do not always have immediate access to video evidence, the CID sent letters to five locations reminding them of the importance of providing any and all video evidence available. This week, marine officer conducted evening and daytime enforcement patrols and of the intercoastal waterways. Additionally, Bal Harbour marine officers observed a wave runner operating recklessly near Beer Can Island. The operator and passenger were ejected from the vessel due to the reckless operation. Officers retrieved the parties from the water, the operator sustained a broken arm and was transported to the Haulover fuel docks to be treated by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue. Beach Safety Detail Activity: The BSO reported a low number of beach goers this week. While conducting area checks of the jetty, the BSO made contact with several fishermen that were in possession of plastic bags while fishing. The BSO informed the fishermen of the single use plastic regulations in Bal Harbour and were asked to discard the plastic bags. The BSO encountered one fisherman fishing from the rocks. Upon request, the individual came off the rocks and was advised that fishing from the rocks is prohibited. While conducting area checks of the jetty, the BSO made contact with fishermen and requested they present their fishing licenses. Only one fisherman did not have a fishing license and he left without incident. The BSO responded as a back-up officer to the Bal Harbour Shops in reference to a suspicious male. Upon arrival, the male was no longer at the establishment and was later located at the St. Regis Hotel. Contact was made with the individual and was subsequently arrested. In the afternoon, the BSO requested all beach flags be changed to red due to strong winds and aggressive waves. The BSO later conducted area checks and enforcement on the water while on the boat. The BSO did not encounter any dogs on the beach. A ug ust 6, 2022 Theft 9700 Co ll i ns A venue A ug ust 6, 2022 Ar rest 9700 Co ll i ns A venue The reporter told officers an unknown male was walking on the third floor of the mall exhibiting strange behavior. Officers canvassed the area, however, were unable to locate the individual. Officers then received information of a similar incident occurring at the St. Regis Hotel. Officers located a male subject who was behaving erratic and being uncooperative, their investigation revealed the male had been given multiple trespass warnings by St. Regis staff and has continued entering their property. The subject was placed under arrest and transported to jail. A ug ust 6, 2022 Assi st O t her A g ency 10300 Blo ck Co ll ins A venue Surfside police officers issued a BOLO (be on the lookout) for three juveniles wanted for a battery, which occurred in their jurisdiction. Bal Harbour police officers conducted an area canvass and located three youths matching the description; however, the victim of the battery was not able to make a positive identification. A ug ust 8, 2022 Inj ury 10100 Blo ck Co l li ns A ven ue Officers responded to a medical emergency at a beachside condominium. An 85-year-old male fell and requested immediate assistance. Miami-Dade Fire rescue responded and transported the male Aventura Hospital. A ug ust 8, 2022 Lo st Pr o p er t y 9700 Co ll i ns A venue A retailer at the Bal Harbour Shops called to report items lost in transit. The items consisted of video equipment valued at approximately $2,000. UPS claimed they delivered the items and the retailer claimed the items were never received. A police report was filed to assist the victim in filing a claim for the missing items. UPS has initiated an internal investigation to locate the missing items. A ug ust 9, 2022 N o ise Co m p laint 200 Bl o ck o f Par k D r ive The police department received a complaint of loud music on the 200 Block of Park Drive. Officers responded to the area and located the source of the disturbance. Officers met with the property owner and discovered the music was the result of a birthday party. The homeowner lowered the music and moved the party indoors. A ug ust 11,2022 O rd inance Verb al W arning Jet t y While conducting an area check, a Bal Harbour officer issued a verbal warning to a fisherman on the Jetty who was not in compliance with existing code restrictions.