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Home My Public Portal AboutLTC 144-2022 PD Weekly Report Week 36-September 02 2022 through September 08 2022 finalBAL HARBOUR - VILLAGE - OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE MANAGER LETTER TO COUNCIL NO. 144-2022 To: From: Date: Subject: Mayor Gabriel Groisman and Members of the Village Council Jorge M. Gonzalez, Village Mana September 9, 2022 Bal Harbour Police Department Weekly Report for the period of September 2, 2022, through September 8, 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 41 Incident 22 Felony 00 Violations 00 Citations 115 Assist Other Agency 04 Crash 01 Misdemeanor Includes Traffic 00 Warnings - Verbal and Written 02 Warnings 127 To t al 4 5 To t al 2 3 To t al 0 0 Investigations 62 Parking 56 To t al 2 9 8 Enforcement Activity Summary Friday, 9/02 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 07 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 02 02 North Lot / Frontage Road Traffic Enforcement 01 02 Residential 20 MPH is Plenty AM & PM Details 02 01 Harding Avenue & 96 Street / Crosswalk 00 00 All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 11 22 Saturday, 9/03 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 00 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 07 02 North Lot / Frontage Road Traffic Enforcement 04 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 24 Sunday, 9/04 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 06 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 06 03 North Lot / Frontage Road Traffic Enforcement 07 01 Residential 20 MPH is Plenty AM & PM Details 00 00 Harding Avenue & 96 Street / Crosswalk 00 00 All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 13 12 Monday, 9/05 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 23 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 04 02 North Lot / Frontage Road Traffic Enforcement 00 00 Residential 20 MPH is Plenty AM & PM Details 00 00 Harding Avenue & 96 Street / Crosswalk 04 00 All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 05 03 Co d e En f o r cem e n t The Criminal Investigations Division (CID) investigated several retail theft cases at retailers in the Bal Harbour Shops. Four cases were closed due to lack of available leads after the stores could/would not provide video footage of the alleged thefts. Detectives contacted each of the stores to encourage greater participation in the investigation, but to no avail. Detectives are continuing an investigation into the criminal use of identification belonging to an elderly Village resident. The suspect u sed the victim’s identity to open medical loans for his girlfriend’s dental procedures. Through various subpoenas, detectives obtained loan documentation and video footage pertaining to the loan application. The items yielded information about a possible suspect. Detectives are in the process of interviewing additional witnesses in an attempt to positively identify the suspect. Detective Gonzalez traveled to Orange County, Florida, to provide Autism Awareness Training to sister agencies in the Central Florida area. Autism Awareness is required training for law enforcement officers statewide and Detective Gonzalez is recognized as a subject matter expert in matters pertaining to Autism Awareness training. During the week, Bal Harbour Marine officers conducted multiple evening patrols of the intercoastal waterways with a focus on the Bal Harbour Sandbar regarding nuisance complaints, boater safety and enforcement. Several vessels at the sandbar were instructed to lower the music and w ere issued verbal warning regarding noise complaints. Additionally, Bal Harbour Marine officers assisted North Bay Village PD with a possible abduction near Pelican Harbor, Bal Harbour Marine officers responded and assisted with the search of the subject ’s vessel. While patrolling the waterways, Bal Harbour Marine officers initiated a vessel stop on a Jet Ski for a No Wake Zone violation. Bal Harbour Marine officers also issued multiple criminal citations to a male conducting an illegal Jet Ski Rental Business. September 2, 2022 - the BSO reported a low number of beach goers. In the afternoon, the BSO conducted fishing license checks and all fishermen were in compliance. Additionally, the BSO and Bal Harbour Marine officers assisted Surfside PD in searching for a missing 6-year-old on the beach. September 3, 2022 - the BSO reported a high number of beach goers and conducted bicycle patrol for high visibility on the beach and residential areas with the on-duty Sergeant. Throughout the day, the BSO encountered numerous fishermen on the rocks, all were advised that fishing from the rocks is prohibited. While patrolling the beach on the mule, the BSO encountered two tents on the beach and both were removed upon request. September 4, 2022 - The BSO reported a high number of beachgoers. In the afternoon, the BSO conducted fishing license checks on the jetty and encountered an individual casting a line in the swimming area. The BSO educated the individual by providing him with examples of how fishing in that area can cause injury to swimmers and asked him to comply with that direction. September 5, 2022 - the BSO reported a low number of beach goers. The BSO conducted fishing license checks on the jetty and encountered Four fishermen fishing without licenses. These individuals were asked to leave. The BSO encountered one dog on the beach. Dog was removed upon request. Sep t em b er 0 2 ,2 0 2 2 Th e f t 9 7 0 0 Co l l i n s A v en u e Store associates from Roberto Cavalli told officers that during an inventory audit, prior to closing, they discovered merchandise missing. A review of in-store surveillance cameras revealed an unknown female concealing merchandise and exiting the store wi thout paying. This case has been forwarded to the Criminal Investigations Division for further follow-up. Sep t em b er 0 2 ,2 0 2 2 H i t N Ru n 2 0 0 Bl o ck Bal Bay D r i v e A Bal Harbour officer was dispatched to a Hit and Run crash. The damages were minimal, and no injuries were reported. Utilizing investigative means, the subject vehicle owner was located and later responded to the police station. The driver was issued multiple citations and released on the scene. Sep t em b er 0 2 ,2 0 2 2 A ssi st Ci t i ze n 9 7 0 0 Co l l i n s A v en u e Bal Harbour officers were dispatched to the Shops regarding a female loitering. Officers determined the female needed services but did not meet the criteria for a Baker Act. Officers discovered that the female wastrespassed from the St. Regis earlier in the day. Officers contacted family members who live out of state. A thorough and coordinated effort resulted in the family providing funds for the female so she can return home. Officers transported the female to Miami International Airport and worked with airline personnel to ensure she safely returned to her home state. Sep t em b er 7 ,2 0 2 2 Hazar d o u s Co n d i t i o n 9 9 0 9 Co l l i n s A v en u e Units were summoned to the Sea View Hotel regarding a fire alarm. Officers and hotel staff discovered that a sprinkler accidentally activated a cause a minor flood in the unit that was unoccupied at the time. Officers remained on the scene until Miami-Dade Fire Department deactivated the sprinkler.