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Notable Items from recent logs:

Monday, February 22

Tuesday, February 16

Thursday, January 21
1145       Received 2 calls on detail phone of a B/M and a W/M soliciting in the area of 908 SE 11 Street, callers stated the subject were looking into homes and cars as they attempted to sell a squirt bottle full of cleaning products.  I located and identified the subject as follows in the 1200 block of SE 11 Street.  B/M: Fitzroy B. Brown, dob-05-10-70 from Conyers GA, W/M Todd A. Justice, dob-6-2-91 from Columbus OH.  Both subjects had no solicitation permits to show me, advised they didn’t know if the “Big Boss” had one or not.  They were clearly instructed to stop soliciting until they could produce a valid permit to solicit door to door and shown the way to Federal Hwy.

Sunday, February 21, 2010 

1530 – Began Out-of-Town House checks 

1630 – Completed Out-of-Town House checks.

1642 –    Observed two white male subjects removed a sign from the park near gazebo. When confronted, subjects returned sign and reinstalled it. Both trespass warned from park.  No warrants.

1730 – Residential Patrol / S. Fed Corridor

1815 – Noted wooden rail at dead end of SE 10 Street damaged (no parking area by ICW)

Monday, February 22, 2010

1715       Received call from resident who requested a police report for a lost parking pass (Parking Services required a report for replacement).  Report completed.

1800       Resident added to the out of town log.  Continued patrol.

1900       Vacation checks completed.

1930       Made contact with homeless w/m, as he attempted to walk into Rio Vista via SE 7 St and Federal.  Subject possessed a warrant out of Pennsylvania for DUI (no extradition from Florida).  He also admitted to a history of drug arrests.  He was directed to the Homeless Assistance Center and given additional information on our Homeless Outreach program at his request.

2030       Received a call from resident who wished to speak with Sgt. Scelfo regarding an earlier waterway complaint. 

2130       Continued patrol.  All quiet.  Gave directions to several lost motorists.

2215       Spoke to security guard at the school who indicated he observed two homeless individuals drinking behind the old Dogma restaurant earlier.  I gave him a Rio Vista detail card and asked him to call us if they returned.

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

0830       Patrolled the neighborhood and beginning vacation checks.  Starting to rain in the Rio.

0945       All vacation checks complete and 10-7.

1000       Stopped suspicious white van, dark tinted windows, discovered it to be driven by an elderly W/F looking for Evergreen Cemetery.   Directions were given and released.

1105       Redirected a pair of homeless individuals sitting at entrance to Rio Vista on SE 7 Street and Federal Hwy.  Both were obviously intoxicated and left without incident to Stranahan Park.

1125       Traffic complaint  in reference to the nearly two yrs long construction project that seems to be gathering more parked vehicles than ever blocking the street.  The complaint was made by resident; who only asked that the workers be a little more courteous, leave a small path for those who live there to exit their homes and be able to safely drive.  I spoke to the owners of two vehicles which were somewhat illegally parked and they removed them immediately at my request

1210       Removed two door to door solicitors from the area of SE 9 Ave.  Both males had no city permit allowing them to distribute materials door-to-door in Ft, Lauderdale.  They were instructed to stop further solicitations until that had completely complied with the local ordinance.

1430       Stopped at residence in reference to a extra patrol request to this address, I spoke to the property owner and was able to better understand her problem.

1510       Removed W/F solicitor from 1100 block SE 11 Street who was distributing printed materials from the doors of local residence.  She stated that she was unaware of the ordinance and she stopped immediately upon my request.

1530       Dispatched to a suspicious vehicle parked at Virginia Young Park, 900 SE 10 Street, upon arrival I located the described vehicle a blue 2006 Chrysler Pacifica van (SP29) which was occupied by two US Census workers who were in the area recruiting workers for the upcoming census.     

1600       Recheck of vacation homes, found all secure

1630       Clouds settling in looks like rain is a certainty.

1655       Checked all parks, gazebo area, (secure)

1705       Motorist assist, elderly ladies looking for a Stein Mart in the 1000 block of S. Federal Hwy and were unable to locate it.  I determined that the store in in the 100 block of S. Federal Hwy but in {Pompano Beach not Ft. Lauderdale). The driver was given instructions to Pompano to find her store.

1730       Returned call to resident reference above message. Resident stated that the boat to his north was violating the 5 ft rule.  Contacted boat owner who advised she will have it moved by tomorrow.

1810       Removed 2 teens at end of se 10 st for illegal parking

1900       patrolled Yacht  Club

2000       Checked parks and gazeebo

Wednesday February 24, 2010
1600       Called in detail and checked all area parks.  Very few people out, rainy day

1700       Checked the Isles, removed two Spanish males from the dead end of SE 10 Street.

1800       Checked Federal Highway area.  All is well.

2100       Rechecked Isles, all quiet

Thursday, February 25, 2010

1615     Alarm at residence, garage door activation. Upon arrival resident just pulled up.
             It was determined that the activation as at an interior door. Residence secure, MI card
             prepared, 10-27070.

1645     Vacation checks done.

1700     Parks, LYC, area secure. Began patrol of corridors regarding rush-hour cut thru
             traffic.

1830     Corridors secure, resume neighborhood patrol.

2000     Corridors, parks, LYC & neighborhood secure.

Friday, February 26, 2010

1245     Began patrols and checks of vacation homes

1355    All vacation homes checked were found secure

1430     Motorist assist-newlywed couple seeking directions to the beach area, they had discovered the futility of routing an avenue to their destination via Rio Vista.  Assistance was given and the happy if not giddy but soon to be disenchanted couple cheerfully embarked once again towards their self-proclaimed honeymoon nest.  Ahhhh, if they only knew………  

1440    Received call on detail phone from residence in reference to a party she is hosting soon.  She is concerned about possible parking issues and wanted to make us aware of the upcoming event so that she could plan ahead if there are any problems with her guests and parking.  Advised was given and she will further advise prior to the event for benefit of the patrol officer on duty that day.

1515     Patrolled the Yacht Club/Isles and Cordova Road area

1605    Motorist assist-very elderly out of town visitor driving aimlessly through Rio Vista in search of I-75 North to the Naples area, he stated he felt that he may be just a bit off course. I relayed some useful driving instructions and the subject left area fully encompassed in a state of wonder on exactly how he may have so seriously fell off course during his journey.

1615     Patrolled all of the parks and the gazebo area (secure)

1705     Check of Federal Hwy. business corridor during rush hour traffic

Saturday, February 27, 2010

1445      Began patrols and checks of vacation homes

1505      Dispatched to residence in reference to an audible residential alarm.  Upon arrival I located and open front door which had not been secured when one of the children of the household had left seconds prior. 

1540      All vacation check homes were found secure

1615      Checked all parks and gazebo area

1625     Checked an elderly W/M fisherman at SE 7 Street Bridge.  He was visiting a resident family member from his home in New York.  No problems located.  Storm clouds begin to gather and the fisherman states he was leaving anyway.

2030 – Patrol Federal Hwy business corridor.

2100 – Patrol Rio, Ponce, and area parks.

2145 – Patrol Isles, Cordova, and LYC.

2300 – Patrol area parks, traffic enforcement (stop signs) SE 9th Ave.

Sunday, February 28, 2010

1900 – Check 1200 block of SE 7th St. ref. suspicious person called in by member.

1930 – Patrol Rio, Ponce, and area parks.

2030 – Vacation house checks secure.

2045 – Patrol Isles, Cordova, and LYC.

2130 – Patrol Federal business corridor.

2230 – Final patrols.

Monday, March 01, 2010

1730    Conducting vacation checks.

1937    Responded to residence in reference to a b/m knocking on their door.  I made contact with subject who was conducting door to door sales without a permit.   He was advised of the ordinance and instructed to cease.  He complied and left the neighborhood. He presented an out of state license.  He had no warrants or arrests in the State of Florida.

2100    Continued patrol.  Stopped a homeless person as he began to ride his bike down Ponce from Federal. I gave him alternative directions and sent him on his way.  He was followed northbound to the tunnel.

2230    All quiet, patrolled Cordova and areas off SE 9 Ave to Federal.

2330    Patrolled all areas.

Tuesday, March 02, 2010

0815- Completed all vacation checks.  Checked the parks, gazebo, and LYC.

0830- Traffic stop 600 block N. Rio Vista.  A verbal warning was issued for stop sign violation.

1040- Began patrols and re-checks of vacation homes, special attention today to residence as the member is having a large luncheon party today and requested extra patrol of her guests vehicles while parked in area.

1100- Heavy rain begins to fall

1115- All vacation homes checked secure again this morning

1325- Removed a B/M driving a junky Ford pick up truck who was rummaging through garbage of residents without permission on SE 11 Street.  The subject was advised to seek permission from the owners first before opening cans of trash to look for items he might want to have.  No warrants and he left area.

1345- Rain finally ceases, some flooding observed in lower areas

1500- Party concluded on Ponce De Leon no problems were observed and seemed secure.

1555- Patrolled parks and gazebo area (secure)

1635- Check of Yacht Club and Isles

1705- Check of Federal Hwy entrances to Rio Vista, flagged down by lost man on a moped scooter looking for way to drive out of Rio Vista into Victoria Park.  He was disappointed to learn that he must take an extended route or be able to swim very well with a moped on his back.

1725- Checked a fisherman on SE 7 Street Bridge, no problems observed he was advised to keep area clean and clear for traffic, he agreed to do so.

1800       Returned call to resident regarding boat too close to his property line.  Ongoing complaint.  Contacted both property owner and boat owner and advised that Code would be notified to begin fines if situation not rectified.

2000       Checked Yacht Club parking areas, quiet

2200       Cold and quiet.  Checked businesses along fed, parks and gazebo.

Wednesday, March 03, 2010
 
2200       Patrolled areas off of Federal and SE 9 Ave.  Checked tags of vehicles that appeared to be cutting through neighborhood.

2300       Patrolled Cordova and Isles.  Cold weather, all quiet.

2330       Stopped two motorcycles with extremely loud exhaust systems. 

Thursday, March 04, 2010

1600    Message left on machine by a Lozonia Hood of the US Census Bureau. She was calling to advise that Census employees will be alking the Rio Vista neighborhood attempting to solicit local residents to work on the census, not taking the actual census itself. The workers will have a white badge with red lettering and a blue seal. The name will be on the back side with an expiration date. If There are any issues with these people, they can be verified by calling hood at (954)993-0579, e-mail at amr.loc.2921@census2010.gov. It is not expected to take longer than a month.

1610      Began out of town checks.

1628      Out of town checks completed, began neighborhood patrol.

1700      Parks, LYC & area secure. Began corridor patrol regarding rush hour cut-thru
              traffic.

1830     Corridors secure, resumed patrol of neighborhood.

2000     parks, LYC, corridors and neighborhood secure. 10-7

Friday, March 5, 2010

1720    Received call from resident regarding a boat sinking in the canal.  Observed a small boat taking on water in the canal.  Attempted to contact the boat owners.  Their contact number was disconnected.  Attempted to contact neighbors, but no one was home.  Sent email to their listed email address explaining the situation.

1. Conducted traffic stop at SE 7 ST/ Federal for red light violation.  Warning given to New River Pizza driver.

2200    Completed vacation checks.

0130    Stopped suspicious male on bicycle without lights at 9st/ Fed.  Observed him meandering around the area for about 10 minutes.  Claimed to be looking for a Western Union.  No warrants.  Have stopped this subject before.  Stated he would go home.

Saturday, March 6, 2010

1030    Flagged down at residence requesting extra patrol of his construction site.  Added to log.

1545    900 block of Ponce stopped w/f soliciting door to door.  Did not have a permit.  Sent from area.

1615    Observed traffic backing up on Federal in the tunnel.  Observed a broken down motorcycle.  Assisted him in removing the vehicle to clear traffic.

1755    Stopped a suspicious vehicle broadcast via Radio in 900 blk of Ponce.  Report was anonymous.  Claimed to be looking for a friend’s house.  Directions given.

1825    Observed vehicle at end of SE 10 St.  Young couple steaming up the windows.  Advised on seeking a private area.

2010    Observed rear door open on a parked vehicle at 1129 SE 6 Ter.  Contacted owner who had forgotten to close the door.

2025    Stopped 2 suspicious males walking with backpacks in 1000 blk 9 Ave.  Both homeless.  No reason for being in area.  No warrants.  Sent from area.

2105    Began foot patrols of area.

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