Sunday, April 09, 2017
0745 – 10-8,. There was a new text message for an out of town check and I added it to the log. I also moved several past checks away from the current checks log. After reviewing the activity log I noticed that the motorcyclist is still speeding at night. I will spend time in that area today, but the best chance to catch him is at night.
0800 – Roving patrols.
1000 – Vacation checks are completed, everything appears to be secure. I placed a few flyers in mail boxes and news papers in back yards to keep the appearance that the home was not vacant.
1030 – Continued presence in the 700 block/N Rio Vista area.
1100 – Business and park checks. Final rounds.
1120 – I received phone call about the speeder/motorcyclist. I was already in the area and observed him riding his motorcycle at the proper speed. He followed all the laws and did not run the stop sign.
1145- 10-7
Monday, April 10, 2017
0745 – 10-8, No new voicemails. There was one new text for an added vacation check. Early morning patrol for construction noise, parking violations, and fishermen on the isles. All was quiet.
0830 – Roving patrols in the rain. After the skies cleared up, vacation checks were completed.
1615 10-8, no messages
1620 Resoponded to alarm at 1215 SE 6 St. All secure.
1710 Call of vagrant walking in road with cart near 11th/cordova. Contacted the individual who was looking for the beach. Proper directions given.
1740 Car check engine light came on and engine sputtering. Took vehicle to garage (also to have Krystle’s dent fixed).
1900 Checked Yacht Club
2100 Patrols through area
2300 10-7
Sunday, March 26, 2017
0745 – 10-8, Picked up computer/keys at the station and called in the detail. No new text messages or voicemails.
0800 – Began patrolling and completed vacation checks. I checked two fishermen on SE 7th Street’s bridge for their fishing licenses. All was 10-4.
0900 – Drove by parks and businesses. Roving patrols.
1000 – More roving patrols.
1100 – Final Rounds.
1145 – Returned to station and updated log. 10-7.
Monday, March 27, 2017
0745 – Call was a repeat complaint about the reckless motorcyclist on N Rio. She realized that her husband had already called, but we ended up talking at length about it. She will call non-emergency next time she sees him, but wants to remain anonymous.
0815 – Began vacation checks and roving patrols.
1000 – Vacation checks were completed. I added a new vacation check to the list. I also delivered a new sign.
1100 – Roving patrols.
1145 – 10-7
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
0545- 10-8, I left a message with Carol. There are no new voicemails or texts. I did a quick review of the activity log, and began early morning sweep of the business district along S. Fed.
0630- Patrol of bridges, isles, and LYC. All quiet.
0710- Patrol of Hemingway.
0720- Patrol of 11Ct alleyway.
0800- Began and completed the out of town checks, all appear to be secure.
0845- Remained visible Rio mainland and parks.
0930- Final rounds.
0945- 10-7
Monday , March 13, 2017
1000 10-8 Called in hours and begun patrol
1100 Did all vacation checks
1200 Patrolling on the isles LYC and parks
1300 Patrolled Federal Hwy corridor and parked by schools
0400 10-7
1500 10-8, met with resident who wanted to discuss a civil matter.
1630 Patrols through the area. All quiet. I checked by Bethany School.
1800 10-7
1930 10-8
2000 Checked Yacht Club parking areas
2200 Patrolling area with cruise lights
2300 10-7
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
0530 10-8, I left a message with Carol. There were no new voicemails or texts. I reviewed the activity log.
0600 I conducted early morning sweep of the business district along S. Federal Hwy., no unusual activity to report.
0640 Patrolled Rio mainland and parks, to include the 11 Ct alley way.
0800 Began and completed the out of town checks, all appear to be secure.
0815 Indicator lights on dash acting up again.
0845 Remained visible mainland.
0900 Received text for new 7 new signs. They have been distributed
0930 10-7
1520 I began patrols and re-checks of the vacation homes
1615 All of the vacation homes checked secure on re-checks
1700 Patrolling the main entrance streets and checking for traffic issues due to Federal Hwy traffic congestion issues.
1720 Traffic stop – One way violation SE 12 Street at SE 9 Ave
1800 Patrolled the Isles, Cordova Road and the Yacht Club (big crowd tonight)
1900 Cruiser light patrols
1925 Another traffic stop – One way violation SE 12 Street at SE 9 Ave
2000 Foot patrol checking businesses, church/school properties and SE 8 & SE 9 Streets
2100 10-7
Sunday, February 26, 2017
0740 10-8, Called in detail. No new messages. (2) Missed calls from late night. I returned the call later in the morning and was advised about a male motorcyclist driving on N Rio with a child on the motorcycle at about 11:30 PM last night. The caller was unsure about the address of the motorist but advised he was a strange person who often causes issues on his motorcycle.
0750 Early morning check of the isles. No fisherman this morning. I noted the stop sign at SE 9 Street and Cordova on the bridge is rather bent over. I advised Broward Traffic Engineering. (954-831-3282)
0800 Patrolled Rio and helped with the Loco Rio 8k run through the mainland. Loco Rio is a running group that meets regularly at Francis Abreu Place.
0850 Back to regular patrols.
858 Warning to wrong way driver on SE 9th Avenue. I checked the LYC.
0945 I wrote two parking citations on the 1100 block of SE 6th Terrace for vehicles completely blocking the sidewalk.
1030 Completed vacation checks.
1045 I received phone call resident. She requested an extra watch on her house because their son’s vehicle was stolen 2/23 and recovered 2/24 from Pinecrest HS. We caught the culprits on District 2 evenings, but never recovered the house key or garage door opener; please keep an extra watch until Tuesday the 28th when the locksmith can change all the locks. Drive by checks only, people will be home at times.
1115 Traffic Engineering is already out fixing the stop sign at SE 9th Street and Cordova.
1120 Checked businesses along Fed. Final rounds, all around.
1140 10-7
Monday, February 27, 2017
0800 10-8, Called in detail. No new messages. There was one missed call from 3:00 PM yesterday, but no one answered when I returned the call.
0810 Checked the isles and began patrolling.
0900 Checked businesses.
1100 All vacation checks appear secure.
1130 Final rounds.
1610 Construction truck blocking lane on SE 9 St Bridge. Parking citation issued.
1800 Continuing patrols through the area
2040 Flagged down by resident concerned because lights didn’t activate in the front house and he heard alarm system beeping. I checked the front residence which was secure. Owners are out of town. While checking neighbor explained that power was out in 6 houses. That explains the alarm beeping. All 10-4
2200 Checked businesses along Federal Hwy.
2330 10-7
Sunday, February 12, 2017
0740 . I called back and updated her on the process for requesting stop signs at intersections (Public Works). I will also call them on Monday with the request.
0800 Checked isles and then business district. I began patrolling and vacation checks. Everyone is still having breakfast at the campout.
1100 Added a vacation check to the log. Final rounds.
1140 10-7
Monday, February 11, 2017
1000 Returning missed calls:
(1) from Rio resident. Upon returning her call, she had a complaint about a loud motorcyclist neighbor, but did not want to report anything further. She asked that we keep an extra eye out for speeders on N Rio.
(2) , in reference to about 20 bicyclists obstructing traffic on US 1and 7 Street. He did not wish to report further, he was just trying to give us a heads up at the time.
I also called Public Works about SE 6 Court and SE 9 Avenue for resident
1020 I made stops throughout the N Rio stretch to keep an eye out for speeders. I slowed one motorcyclist down within 10 minutes.
1100 All vacation property checks completed. Continue patrolling business district, isles, and mainland in circles.
1140 10-7
1515 10-8, detail called in to Carol. One message on detail phone regarding vehicle traffic along a dirt path on the north side of the cemetery, apparently someone vandalized a road closure barrier. Reviewed the log and began patrol.
1520 I checked the path noted above and did not see a damaged road barrier. I called the reporter who met me and to her surprise, Public Works had already repaired the barrier.
1638 Message regarding out of town check came into detail phone. I added it to the log.
1805 Unlicensed fishermen from Ohio chased from SE 10 St Bridge. They were told how to get a Florida fishing license.
1814 Dispatched to a report of a loud, speeding motorcycle on NRV, east of the tunnel. Upon arrival no motorcycle was seen or heard. I called the reporter and she advised someone in the area must have recently purchased a motorcycle as the situation has been occurring the past few weeks. This is likely the same motorcycle as noted above in Officer Pence’s entry at 1000 hours. 17-23791
2015 Corridors, parks, LYC, Hemingway & neighborhood secure 10-7
0000 10-8 I called in detail; no new text messages or voicemails, began roving patrols
0030 LYC, Hemmingway and Isles all checked, parks, businesses along US 1
More roving patrol along mainland
0100 Patrolled Bethany Christian School, Rio Church and Fred Hunters all checked secure
0200 Continued roving patrols
0400 10-7
Monday, January 30, 2017_
0945 I began roving patrols
1020 While checking the isles, I noticed the garage door was stuck open at home with no cars in the driveway. I knocked on the door and the cleaning lady advised all was 10-4. She shut the garage.
1030 I added new vacation check to log.
1100 Completed property checks and stopped to speak with concerned citizens.
1305 Final rounds, roving patrols throughout Rio.
1710 Checked on parked vehicle complaint from N. Rio. Car legally parked in the swale and registered to the apartments. I advised her of the same.
1800 Patrols with overheads on
1910 Traffic stop for red light on SE 9 St. It was a delivery driver with a warning given.
2140 Bolo for traffic complaint - Hyundai with no lights driving recklessly GOA
2145 Located the car on SE 11 Ct. Turned out to be a Publix driver and she claimed she was being chased by a Rio resident who questioned why she was in Rio Vista. She claimed she turned off the lights and attempted to pull into a house to hide. She was a legitimate delivery person and had also called 911. It was reported to be a Rio resident in black Ranger Rover no tag information.
2230 Checked Hemmingway and Yacht Club
0000 High visibility patrols with overheads on at LYC, Hemmingway, parks all clear
0200 Continued high visibility patrols
0400 10-7
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
0545 Early patrol of Cordova, observed a W/M walking along Cordova and 12 St with a small cart. Contact was made with the individual who was walking around as he waited for his Uber ride which arrived momentarily.
0610 Patrol of Rio mainland and parks, no unusual activity to report.
0700 Began and completed the out of town house checks, all appear to be secure.
0736 I received a call from a concerned member in reference to a van/occupant that may be camping out overnight in the rear alley way. Upon my immediate arrival the van was GOA. A message was left with the member advising the outcome. Please conduct checks of the alley way during shift.
0810 Flagged down by Rio resident who had several questions in reference to PBA solicitors. Information, answers, and suggestions provided.
0820 Patrol of business district along S. Fed, Rio mainland, and parks.
0845 Patrol of Isles, bridges, Hemingway, and LYC.
0915 Final rounds.
1500 1 – Resident called about a B/M walking in the neighborhood checking door handles as he was walking through. She stated she would call the FLPD 911 line since no officers were on duty at the time of her call.
1535 I began by patrols and re-checks of the vacation homes.
1615 All of the vacation homes checked secure
1630 Picked up new membership sticker distribution list at FLPD from Captain Scelfo
1715 Flagged down by resident who had questions about joining the security patrol
1830 Patrolled the businesses, church and school properties and entrances to Rio Vista
1900 Checked all of the parks
1915 High visibility patrols of the neighborhood hot spots. I made more circles than a NASCAR driver tonight. All was quiet.
2215 10-8 Called in detail; no new text messages or voice messages. Reviewed log
Began roving patrols with overheads on
2250 Located a fisherman on SE 10 Street Isle with a valid permit, I continued roving
LYC, Hemmingway, and parks all clear. Still doing laps around Rio
0000 Businesses on Fed all secure, stationary at Rio School
0100 More roving
0315 10-7
Sunday, January 15, 2017
2030 10-8 I called in the detail and left a message for Carol/No message on phone
2045 I began my patrols and checks of the vacation homes
2145 All of the vacation homes checks secure
2200 Checked all of the parks (secure)
2225 Patrolling the hot spots
2315 Final checks of the area
2330 10-7
Monday, January 16, 2017
0715 10-8, I called in the detail and left a message with my hours. No new messages
0730 I began patrolling and checking for construction zone noise ordinance violators. None were located.
0800 Patrolled business district.
0845 All of the out-of-town homes appear secure.
0941 Received a phone call from the resident. She stated her vehicle (which is with her at work) had been burglarized on Saturday evening. No forced entry was observed, but she noticed pair of sunglasses was missing from the front seat. She did not wish to make a report at this time and stated she would call back later if she decided to make a report. She noted she had made a prior burglary report for a separate incident.
0955 Received a phone call from a Rio resident requesting that I speak with her new neighbors about parking their vehicles over the sidewalk. I stopped by, said hi, and welcomed them to the neighborhood.
1040 Final rounds. No ATVs in Rio!
1215 Stopped taxi for one way violation. He was taking a couple from the airport to the Bahia Mar and had no explanation for why he was up this way. He was made to reset the meter and take them to their destination.
1400 Added new check to vacation log.
1545 Checked Yacht Club
1720 Checked on vehicle stopped at SE 9 Ave/ SE 9 Street apparently not moving. As I pulled up, I watched a teen boy attempting to learn to drive his fathers manual Porsche with the dad giving encouraging instructions. I drove away as I watched the car make a very jerky start before stalling out. More gas, son, more gas.
2030 Call regarding suspicious small loud grey vehicle driving slowly in the area 5 minutes ago. I checked the area, nothing found
2130 Patrolling with overheads on
2200 10-7
Sunday, January 1, 2017
0630 I began patrolling isles and conducted an “overnight” vacation check; all appears to be secure. I did not see any fisherman yet this morning. I think everyone is tired from NYE festivities.
0700 I continued patrolling and vacation checks on the mainland.
0730 Extra patrol/attention to SE 11 Court and Ponce due to recent break-ins.
0800 Patrolled the business district.
0900 Completed vacation checks; all appear to be secure.
0930 Final rounds in mainland and parks.
1000 10-7
Monday, January 02, 2017
1000 10-8 I called in detail but Voicemail still full, two vacation checks to be added to the log
1020 I began the vacation checks, two residents returned home and removed from the log
1230 All vacation checks complete
1300 Roving of Hemmingway and all streets
2200 10-8 Called in detail but voice mailbox still full. No new text messages or voicemails
Began roving patrol and observed a W/M on a bicycle and a backpack riding around the area. I stopped out with the male who was from Pennsylvania and lived on SW 5 Ave. He advised that he likes to do his evening ride in the Rio area. No warrants were located.
2244 I received a call from resident requesting extra patrol on her street because her husband was out of town and she felt a little nervous. I told her that I would stop through her street but I did have to patrol the whole of Rio Vista.
2300 LYC Hemmingway and parks all clear, drove through on Ponce, roving patrols
0020 Dispatched call of a suspicious vehicle (White Honda Accord) driving around the Yacht Club area. The address of SE 17 St and Cordova was given. I circulated the area and the shift sergeant located the vehicle parked in a residential driveway. All was clear
0200 10-7
