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Patrol Logs continued

Thursday, February 29 was from and made contact with the owner re: the teen driver.
1645 Responded to N. Rio Vista home in reference to the The teen was called home and I explained to all what will
removal of some parking reflectors in the swale. I spoke to the happen if and when he is caught driving this way ever again.
female at length who advised that while walking her dog, the
leash caught on one of the reflectors. The reflector sprung back Sunday, March 31 (Easter)
and struck her in the leg prompting her to move the reflectors. 1710 SE 11th Ct address…suspicious male sitting behind a
Also, she was under the assumption that no signage could be bush on the side of the house. Subject was able to tell me who
placed in the swale area. Resident was educated on property lives there and that he was waiting for his friend to get home.
rights and she advised she would walk on the other side of the Records check was negative. Subject was told to leave until
street moving forward; she was calm, respectful, and apologetic. someone was home. No crime committed.
FLPD Case # 24-037231. I called back the complainant and Monday, April 1
apprised him of the outcome - he was very appreciative.
1845 Found loose shaggy poodle near SE 9th Ave. & SE 6th
Friday, March 22 Ct. Unable to wrangle him, but found the owner in the 700
In service Traffic stop on SE 11th Ct. and SE 9th Ave. Driver blk of SE 6th Ct. who was very appreciative.
going wrong way into the neighborhood on 9th from 12th St. Thursday, April 4
Warning given as well as directions for the right way OUT.
In service Resident wanted to report minor ‘accident’
Tuesday, March 26 (scratches on mirror) on SE 9th St. Isle with construction
1000 Responded to the 1300 Ponce intersection in reference vehicle. Also voiced numerous issues about SE 10th St. Isle
to vehicles in the intersection. I spoke with the construction home. Confirmed with Code Enforcement that all the concerns
crew who will move the vehicles and trailers. Placed remarks were not violations and that all permits were up to date.
in the text messages. Also, spoke with Mark at Fred Hunters Wednesday, April 10
Funeral in reference to vehicle parked in their parking lot. He 0800 I observed a loose small dog. Started knocking on
was advised to private tow.
doors on 6th and found the owner Daisy; dog was
Friday, March 29 returned without incident. I guess someone left the side
1905 Call from resident on SE 7th St. in reference to a reckless yard gate open.
driver (gray 4-dr Audi). I located the home where the vehicle

Special Security Notice

Golf Cart Operations 2. A golf cart must be equipped with efficient brakes, a
reliable steering apparatus, safe tires, a rearview mirror, and
While many Rio Vista residents enjoy the use and convenience red reflectorized warning devices in both the front and rear.
golf carts in the neighborhood, there are some important rules 3. A golf cart can be operated by a person who is under 18
to remember to safely and lawfully operate them: years of age if he or she possesses a valid learner’s driver
1. Golf carts are considered ‘motor vehicles’ by definition license or valid driver license. *Note* - it is of current legal
and as such, they are to be operated on the roadway just like opinion that golf cart drivers with learner’s licenses be
cars; operators need to obey all traffic control devices (stop accompanied by a licensed driver in the seat closest to the
signs, speed signs, etc), use lights during sunset-sunrise, signal right of the motor vehicle operator.
intended turns, etc. Florida State Statue References: 376.272, 322. 7675, 376.003, and 322.07.

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