New crime list

I hope everybody had a great Thanksgiving. Here is a new crime list for our area..Dave


Crime Case Number Address Date
STOLEN VEHICLE 110105760 252 MAINE AV 12/03/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110105181 72 E 18TH ST 12/01/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110104965 307 S AURORA DR 11/30/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110105107 504 OCEAN AV 11/30/2011
COMMERCIAL BURGLARY 110104772 2591 W ORANGE BLOSSOM TL 11/29/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110105150 1134 SHEELER AV 11/28/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110104220 570 WEKIVA LANDING DR 11/28/2011
CARJACKING 110104356 1215 S HAWTHORNE AV 11/28/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110104340 2521 SWEETWATER CTRY CLUB DR 11/28/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110103925 2928 MCQUEEN RD 11/27/2011
STRONG ARM TO PERSON 110103821 S HIGHLAND AV 11/27/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110103380 3000 CLARCONA RD 11/25/2011
AUTO BURGLARY 110104238 1608 LONG LN 11/24/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110103358 3000 CLARCONA RD 11/24/2011
COMMERCIAL BURGLARY 110101697 1365 E SEMORAN BV 11/19/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110101354 918 ARMITAGE AV 11/18/2011
COMMERCIAL BURGLARY 110104172 2 W 18TH ST 11/18/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110101244 1621 GAYLE RIDGE DR 11/18/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110100965 820 ROLLING GREEN DR 11/17/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110101048 72 E 18TH ST 11/17/2011
AUTO BURGLARY 110100883 324 E ELLA J GILMORE ST 11/17/2011
STOLEN VEHICLE 110100508 717 CHEETAH TL 11/16/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110100695 307 ROLFE DR 11/16/2011
STOLEN VEHICLE 110100787 1602 CLARCONA RD 11/16/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110100550 2167 OLD DIXIE HY 11/16/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110100551 2167 OLD DIXIE HY 11/16/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110100552 2167 OLD DIXIE HY 11/16/2011

Info from OCSO

*** Informational Bulletin-Cyber Monday & Holiday Cyber Security ***

Black Friday traditionally is the "biggest shopping day of the year.” The Monday following Thanksgiving (11/28/2011) is designated as Cyber Monday by the e-commerce industry. This is a day for merchants and manufacturers to offer online sales and promotions without interfering with the Black Friday traditional retail shopping.
On Cyber Monday and throughout the holiday season, consumers are encouraged to beware of bargain advertisements sent via unsolicited e-mails for one day only promotions for recognized brands or websites. Fraudsters often use the hot items of the holiday season to lure bargain shoppers into providing credit card and other personal information. These items are usually the hard to get toys, electronics, televisions and computer products of the season.

Here are some tips you can use to avoid becoming a victim of cyber fraud:

Log on directly to the official website for the business identified in the e-mail, instead of a link from an unsolicited e-mail. This includes forwarded messages from someone on your contact list.

If the e-mail appears to be from your bank, credit card issuer, or other company you deal with frequently, your statements or official correspondence from the business will provide the proper contact information.

Use anti-virus and anti-spyware software and keep up with the security updates to prevent viruses and
malicious programs from infecting your computer.

If you suspect your computer has a virus, have it serviced immediately from a trusted source.

Make purchases using websites with secure connections. Look for websites that use Secure Socket Layer
(SSL) security which protects your personal information. Check the browser’s status bar for an unbroken
“padlock” icon that indicates the sites is using SSL.

Use your credit card instead of debit card when making a purchase. Credit cards offer added protection from fraudulent transactions.

Avoid using websites asking for an “electronic check”. This will require you provide your bank routing number and your entire checking account number.

Never use your Social Security Number to make online purchases. A legitimate retailer or website will never
ask for your Social Security Number.

Use passwords difficult to decipher. A strong password should include at least five letters
and one number. Your login name and password should never be the same.

For more information on how to safely shop online this holiday season, please go to the Internet Crime
Complaint Center website at www.ic3.gov/media/2011/111121.aspx You may also visit the FBI.gov E-scams
and Warnings webpage at http://www.fbi.gov/cyberinvest/escams.htm

Time Change and Safety Tips

Time to back up your clocks this weekend, and here are some tips I got from the OCSO.... Dave

INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN
Residential Daylight Savings Time Safety

This year Daylight Saving ends on Sunday November 6th 2011 at 2:00:00 AM clocks are turned backward 1 hour to Sunday, November 6, 2011 at 1:00:00 AM local standard time. This also means it will be darker earlier in the evening. PLAN NOW for this change.

Here are some simple tips to keep your families safe during the fall back time transition.

Personal Safety:
1. While the time will change your normal routine such as going to work, school or other activities may not.
2. Please remember there will be an adjustment period when you leave for the day during your regular time in the morning. The surrounding area will look different.
3. Activities such as students, pedestrians. bicyclist and runners will still be present. Please remain alert while driving and pay extra attention to school zones.
4. Extra attention should be focused on areas where children and young adults travel to school. Remember to be alert for crossing guards.
5. Small children should be walked to school by an adult or taken by vehicle.
6. Speed limit postings should be strictly observed in all areas. Stay alert while driving by parked vehicles as children and pedestrians may not immediately be visible. Remember: Your reaction time may be greater during darker hours. Also remain alert for pets and wildlife.
7. Students, pedestrians, walkers, runners and bicyclist should wear clothing that allows them to be visible. This may include: reflective strips, clothing, vest, etc. A small flashlight for visibility should be carried.
8. Those operating Bicycles, Electric Personal Assisstive Mobility Devices (Segways), etc should be visible and comply with all applicable laws.

Halloween Tips

Yup... it's that time of the year again. In a very short time your neighborhood will soon be crawling with young ghosts, goblins, a gaggle of transformers, and just about every other costumed character you can imagine. And they'll all be on the prowl for bubble gum, candy, and all of the sweet treats that will keep our local dentist's waiting rooms packed for months to come!

Sheriff Demings wants everyone to have a safe and happy Halloween and to help make that happen, he offers you some basic Halloween and Trick-or-Treating safety tips.

1. Never allow your young children to trick-or-treat alone. There's safety in numbers and they'll be a lot spookier if they travel in a pack with several of their friends. They should always be accompanied by a responsible adult.

2. Plan a safe route in an area that is known to you. Out at night? Carry a light or one of those nifty chemical glow sticks. Never, ever, carry anything illuminated by an open flame or allow your children to walk near an fire or device illuminated by an open flame.

3. Make sure your kids can see and that they can be seen. Lighter colored costumes area easier for motorists to see at night. Extra points if you add some reflective tape to that costume. Make sure your child can easily see out of his or her mask so they won't trip over curbs or objects that can't be easily seen in the dark.

4. Is your child's costume flame resistant? It should be.

5. Use safe pedestrian practices. Stay on main walkways and, when at all possible, on well lit sidewalks. Cross Streets at intersections and walk out into the street between parked cars.

6. NEVER, EVER allow your child to enter a stranger's home or vehicle. It is always best and safest to do your trick-or-treating in your neighborhood. Avoid approaching homes that are dark or that appear to be unoccupied.

7. Will your child's costume incorporate simulated knives, swords, or similar accessories? Be sure they are not sharp and that they are made of flexible materials.

8. Inspect ALL treats before allowing your child to eat them! Any item that is not factory wrapped or appears to have been rewrapped should be discarded. Home made treats should not be eaten unless the source of those items is well known to you. If something seems suspicious to you, throw it out. If you find an item that has been tampered with or was intended to harm someone notify law enforcement.

9. Make sure your home is safe to receive trick-or-treaters. Roll up those garden hoses and put your sprinklers away. Turn on that porch light and be sure to remove any clutter or items that might be hazardous to youngsters who come to your door.

10. Report any suspicious activity to law enforcement immediately.

11. Consider an organized neighborhood party or Halloween event for the youngsters in your community. They can be a lot more fun than a long door-to-door trek and much safer too.

12. And a reminder for our adults... if a Halloween party is in your plans please be responsible. If the consumption of alcohol will be part of your evening please plan ahead a assign a designated driver for your group. Halloween falls on a weekend this year which means there will be a lot of young trick-or-treaters out and about so please drive carefully and responsibly. If you get caught for drinking and driving, you will go to jail. And we can guarantee that jail is the scariest place you can be!

Plants Stolen

We have had some Crotons stolen from the entrance on Votaw, this is so sad, why can't people leave OUR stuff alone...... Dave

New list

Up to date incident report



Crime.. Case.. Number Address.. Date
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110088423 1244 ROSSMAN DR 10/09/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110088504 37 W 13TH ST 10/09/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110088505 33 W 13TH ST 10/09/2011
STOLEN VEHICLE 110088222 353 E ELLA J GILMORE ST 10/07/2011
STOLEN VEHICLE 110088197 617 GRAY SQUIRREL CT 10/07/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110086968 152 E CLEVELAND ST 10/04/2011
COMMERCIAL BURGLARY 110086733 1218 OLD APOPKA RD 10/03/2011
STRONG ARM TO PERSON 110086602 3000 CLARCONA RD 10/03/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110086468 436 W 13TH ST 10/03/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110086267 1211 PAT PATTERSON CT 10/02/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110085681 1116 ROBINSON AV 09/30/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110085707 514 S LAKE PLEASANT RD 09/30/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110085752 1243 BOXWOOD DR 09/30/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110084902 1258 S CENTRAL AV 09/25/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110083986 925 S CHRISTIANA AV 09/25/2011
AUTO BURGLARY 110084229 1020 SHEELER AV 09/24/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110083838 1923 THOR AV 09/24/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110083973 1224 PLEASANTVIEW DR 09/24/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110083442 50 W 13TH ST 09/23/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110083096 136 E 12TH ST 09/21/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110082715 1230 PLEASANTVIEW DR 09/21/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110082650 1156 CLARCONA RD 09/20/2011
AUTO BURGLARY 110082287 1219 MARVIN C ZANDERS AV 09/19/2011
AUTO BURGLARY 110407178 2433 WALNUT HEIGHTS RD 09/18/2011
AUTO BURGLARY 110407138 227 S LAKE CORTEZ DR 09/17/2011
AUTO BURGLARY 110081660 2537 WALNUT HEIGHTS RD 09/17/2011
AUTO BURGLARY 110081665 2503 WEKIVA WALK WY 09/17/2011
AUTO BURGLARY 110081162 1326 APOPKA BV 09/16/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110081092 22 W G H WASHINGTON ST 09/16/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110081459 1526 ORMOND AV 09/16/2011
COMMERCIAL BURGLARY 110080557 1200 S CENTRAL AV 09/15/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110080784 323 ILLINOIS AV 09/15/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110080577 1456 DEER LAKE CI 09/15/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110080775 281 W 18TH ST 09/14/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110079854 490 POMONA DR 09/13/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110079915 36 W 17TH ST 09/13/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110079967 50 W 13TH ST 09/13/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110079603 431 BERTSON CT 09/12/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110079609 348 E 13TH ST 09/12/2011
STOLEN VEHICLE 110079820 336 STERLING ROSE CT 09/12/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110079356 1456 DEER LAKE CI 09/11/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110080380 BENT OAK DR 09/10/2011
AUTO BURGLARY 110078953 3535 DAMON RD 09/10/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110078553 1418 ELK CT 09/09/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110078944 BENT OAK DR 09/09/2011
STOLEN VEHICLE 110078596 216 E 15TH ST 09/08/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110078342 55 E 13TH ST 09/07/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110077847 172 20TH ST 09/07/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110077437 910 VOTAW RD 09/06/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110077387 58 W 13TH ST 09/06/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110077641 933 HUGHEY ST 09/06/2011

Bent Oak Look Out (BOLO)

I am going to pass on two different things that may help. I received an e-mail from the OCSO office concerning some auto break ins in our area and about 50% of the vehicles were left unlocked, they said to make sure the vehicles were locked and a security light is on, also please remove anything of value, especially the garage door opener.

The second thing is there has been a man driving a larger blue car saying he was from Centra Link, and being evasive on showing an ID card, be very careful on this person, I am not saying he is a bad person but just be careful. Also the car he is driving is not marked saying Centra Link. I talked with a representative from Centra Link and she said they do have people canvasing areas about them maybe putting in a new type TV system, she said that they will have marked vehicles and a uniform, just be on guard..... Dave

Crime Stats

Here are some Crime Stats..... Dave

Crime Case Number Address Date
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110078342 55 E 13TH ST 09/07/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110077847 172 20TH ST 09/07/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110077641 933 HUGHEY ST 09/06/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110077387 58 W 13TH ST 09/06/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110077156 2301 DRESDEN TL 09/04/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110076667 106 W CELESTE ST 09/03/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110076190 149 20TH ST 09/02/2011
AUTO BURGLARY 110077411 BLUFF OAK ST 09/02/2011
AUTO BURGLARY 110076550 BLUFF OAK ST 09/02/2011
AUTO BURGLARY 110077544 447 E 11TH ST 09/01/2011
AUTO BURGLARY 110076093 447 BERTSON CT 09/01/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110075419 617 S BRADSHAW RD 08/31/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110075320 41 W 13TH ST 08/31/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110075486 504 MARDEN MEADOWS DR 08/31/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110074921 123 E 15TH ST 08/29/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110074826 112 SAUNDERS ST 08/29/2011
STOLEN VEHICLE 110074614 1360 S CENTRAL AV 08/28/2011
STOLEN VEHICLE 110074738 1710 LUCY TERRY AV 08/28/2011
AUTO BURGLARY 110074453 N APOPKA VINELAND RD 08/28/2011
AUTO BURGLARY 110074450 122 E 12TH ST 08/27/2011
STOLEN VEHICLE 110075180 3596 CLARCONA RD 08/27/2011
AUTO BURGLARY 110074435 1224 S CENTRAL AV 08/27/2011

Break in

Hi, I tell you what, this is getting old, we had another auto break in Friday night, or Saturday morning, 09/10/11. This was on Bent Oak Dr., the police were called, the bad guys got their garage door opener and opened the garage door, and took a small T.V. Please make sure that the doors are locked on the vehicles and there is nothing of importance in sight...... Dave

Good info for Seniors

Hi, everybody, this is from the OCSO good info, have a wonderful Holiday.... Dave

Seniors vs. Crime Program ~ Do you know a Senior that has been victim of a crime? There’s a program that can help them protect themselves. The primary goal of the “Seniors vs Crime Program” is to reduce victimization of senior citizens, who are often targeted for specific crimes based on their age. However, the “Seniors vs. Crime Program” will help ALL adults avoid crime, scams, hoaxes, and help them to recover from being a victim of crime. For more information on this program please contact (407) 219-5542 or visit the website at www.seniorsvscrime.com .

New Crime Stats

Here are the new Stats for July, be safe.... Dave

Crime Case Number Address Date
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110064055 1449 ATLANTIS DR 07/27/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110064003 138 S THOMPSON RD 07/26/2011
AUTO BURGLARY 110064007 23 S LAKE CORTEZ DR 07/26/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110063781 1141 NORTHCREST DR 07/26/2011
STOLEN VEHICLE 110063965 2739 MENDELIN ST 07/26/2011
AUTO BURGLARY 110063599 1328 E SEMORAN BV 07/25/2011
AUTO BURGLARY 110063600 1328 E SEMORAN BV 07/25/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110063243 1131 SUNCREST DR 07/24/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110063131 1977 S WASHINGTON AV 07/23/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110062553 1413 GREEN RIDGE DR 07/22/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110062951 1241 LA GORCE DR 07/21/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110062236 111 CHISHOLM ST 07/21/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110061814 1320 SUGAR PINE RD 07/20/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110061769 1306 MARK CT 07/19/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110061502 342 PLEASANT GARDENS DR 07/19/2011
AUTO BURGLARY 110061432 2509 FOX SQUIRREL CT 07/19/2011
AUTO BURGLARY 110061416 2528 FOX SQUIRREL CT 07/19/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110061217 1220 BOXWOOD DR 07/18/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110060598 41 W 13TH ST 07/16/2011
COMMERCIAL BURGLARY 110061106 900 PIEDMONT WEKIWA RD 07/15/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110060120 W ELLA J GILMORE ST 07/14/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110059845 1309 MAJESTIC OAK DR 07/14/2011
AUTO BURGLARY 110060096 E 18TH ST 07/14/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110060073 1231 LAKECREST DR 07/14/2011
AUTO BURGLARY 110059914 3000 CLARCONA RD 07/13/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110059691 1214 LAKECREST DR 07/13/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110059759 BENT OAK DR 07/13/2011 STOLEN VEHICLE 110058911 1976 CLARCONA RD 07/11/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110059004 1302 LAKECREST DR 07/11/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110058832 1212 SUGAR PINE RD 07/11/2011

Fireworks Info

What kinds of fireworks can I use legally?The short answer: not many. Fireworks generally approved for use by consumers include sparklers; small fireworks that emit colored smoke only; and "glow worms," which burn in bright colors without exploding. The state fire marshal has a full list, including brand names, at myfloridacfo.com/sfm/sparklerindex.htm.
"These are the only items consumers without a permit can legally use," said Nina Ashley, a fire marshal's spokeswoman. Other, more high-powered fireworks are permitted only for industrial use or by professionals in public displays.
So everything else is off limits?
If it explodes, flies or lifts off, the law prohibits you from lighting it. That includes the popular Roman candles."There is no approved list of 'whiz, boom, bang or stuff that leaves the ground' for the retail public," said Bart Wright, the Maitland Fire Department's assistant chief of administration. "Florida Statute 791 is explicit about that. Consumer purchase and use of such material is unsafe, a threat and, most importantly, illegal in this state."

July 4th

Hello, July 4th. is fast approaching and that means that dreaded word "Fireworks". I know we have had some rain lately and you may think that it is safe, but it is not. The fireworks that goes into the air are illegal and unsafe. If you find that you must send them off, how about doing your neighbors a favor and pick up the remnants from "your" firework, they should not have to do it. Please be careful!!!!!!!

BOLO (Bent Oak Look Out)

I received this from another crimewatch area.... Dave A DLR resident told me that she heard from a co-worker that the car and 2 males described below have been seen going house to house Errol Estate. The co-worker contacted APD and was told the men were more than likely "casing" the neighborhood to see who was home and who wasn't, etc.
If you see these men or their car, call the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
Derry Sampey, Coordinator
DLR NW




Grey/silver Ford Explorer or similar type SUV
New England Patriots License Plate on front
Apopka HS sticker in back upper left corner window
SUV pulled in driveway very close to the garage door
5’10” approx 160 lbs white male b/w 30-40 yrs old w/ dark brown hair w/ grey streaks wearing hospital scrubs – described as greasy
Heavy set male stayed in vehicle
Allegedly giving away free door mats to promote new some type of new business

Crime Stats

Hi Here is some Crime Stats for our area.... DaveCrime

Case Number Address Date
AUTO BURGLARY 110047618 117 CHISHOLM ST 06/05/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110047537 59 E 13TH ST 06/04/2011
COMMERCIAL BURGLARY 110047815 1317 E SEMORAN BV 06/04/2011
AUTO BURGLARY 110047425 505 E MC CORMICK RD 06/04/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110047456 159 SHEELER AV 06/03/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110046892 107 W CLEVELAND ST 06/02/2011
ARMED TO PERSON 110046276 1117 E SEMORAN BV 06/01/2011
STOLEN VEHICLE 110046534 2324 VOTAW RD 06/01/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110046074 2703 OAK ST 05/31/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110046052 2437 ASHINGTON PARK DR 05/31/2011
STOLEN VEHICLE 110046292 1818 DEANNA DR 05/31/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110045939 322 PENROSE CT 05/31/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110046151 825 MONROE AV 05/31/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110045803 500 BISON CI 05/30/2011
AUTO BURGLARY 110045979 115 E 15TH ST 05/30/2011
CARJACKING 110045847 CLARCONA RD 05/30/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110045574 3000 CLARCONA RD 05/29/2011
AUTO BURGLARY 110045814 103 W CLEVELAND ST 05/29/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110045085 522 E 10TH ST 05/27/2011
COMMERCIAL BURGLARY 110045158 40 E 10TH ST 05/26/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110044756 1421 VICTOR DR 05/26/2011
HOME INVASION 110044215 1430 JAGUAR CI 05/25/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110044039 134 N AURORA DR 05/24/2011
AUTO BURGLARY 110044474 2368 LAKEVILLE RD 05/24/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110044402 1151 PINE OAKS CT 05/24/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110046186 807 E 10TH ST 05/23/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110044001 1426 ROLLING GREEN DR 05/23/2011
AUTO BURGLARY 110044040 832 MULLINS ST 05/23/2011

Telaphone Scam, be carefull

Some info on a new Scam..... Dave

Telephone kidnapping scam now includes Orange CountyPuerto Rican residents targeted
A telephone kidnapping scam run by inmates calling Puerto Rican residents of Central Florida has spread to Orange County where "an obscene number of calls" have been received in recent weeks, according to the sheriff's office.

First reported in Osceola County this month, at least 14 Orange County residents have had conversations with men calling from Puerto Rico area codes and demanding ransom for relatives kidnapped there," sheriff's spokeswoman Cpl. Susan Soto said Tuesday.

"We have no confirmed cases where anybody has been kidnapped," Soto said. "We're told they're prisoners calling from Puerto Rico."

So far, three Orange County residents have been duped by the scam. Each of those victims sent as much as several thousand dollars by Western Union to an undisclosed address in Puerto Rico. In two of the three cases, the anonymous callers kept the victims on the telephone until they received notice the money had arrived, Soto said.

The exact number of reported calls in Orange County was not available Tuesday but Soto said it was well in excess of 100.

It is unknown how the victims' telephone numbers are selected.

In an interview last week, Puerto Rico police Sgt. Hilda Rivera said inmates apparently have been using pre-paid cell phones smuggled into the prison system. The scam first targeted people living in Puerto Rico before spreading to the mainland, she said.

"Unfortunately, there is little we can do to stop them," she said. "In Puerto Rico, you can't trace prepaid phones, and most of the transactions are done in cash."

None of the scammers have any personal information about the people they claim to be holding in Puerto Rico, according to the sheriff's office. Detectives advise anyone receiving a ransom demand to say nothing about any of their relatives on the island, write down the caller's telephone number if possible and then call 911.

One of potential victim was at the point of sending money when she remembered watching TV coverage about the scam and realized the call was part of the scam, Soto said.

ATV's

Hi,

I have received several phone calls and e-mails concerning ATV's in Bent Oak, here is some of the things that have happened. Let me list a few, blocking traffic, driving into peoples yards, even doing donuts in the yards, speeding, and just plain disrespectful to our residences in Bent Oak. When they are driving in the street with cars behind them, they speed up, then slow down or even come to a complete stop blocking traffic. This could cause an accident and someone could get hurt.

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IT IS AGAINST THE LAW TO DRIVE ATV'S ON PUBLIC ROADS (AND ALL BENT OAK STREETS ARE PUBLIC ROADS!) WITHOUT VALID TAGS AND INSURANCE. MOREOVER, ANYONE DRIVING AN ATV MUST BE 16 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER AND HAVE A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE.

New Stats

Crime Case Number Address Date STOLEN VEHICLE 110035498 113 W 17TH ST 04/28/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110035215 1206 S CENTRAL AV 04/26/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110034303 615 CHEETAH TL 04/24/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110034354 3000 CLARCONA RD 04/23/2011
COMMERCIAL BURGLARY 110033980 1537 S CENTRAL AV 04/23/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110033450 154 20TH ST 04/21/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110033167 1310 S WASHINGTON AV 04/19/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110032348 113 20TH ST 04/18/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110032352 111 E CLEVELAND ST 04/18/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110032496 2335 E WELCH RD 04/18/2011
STOLEN VEHICLE 110032342 1428 S LAKE PLEASANT RD 04/16/2011
AUTO BURGLARY 110031813 1167 DEER LAKE CI 04/16/2011
AUTO BURGLARY 110032071 430 BERTSON CT 04/16/2011
AUTO BURGLARY 110032073 430 BERTSON CT 04/16/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110033716 1312 MARVIN C ZANDERS AV 04/15/2011
COMMERCIAL BURGLARY 110032207 2601 LAKEVILLE RD 04/15/2011
AUTO BURGLARY 110031084 741 E 9TH ST 04/13/2011
COMMERCIAL BURGLARY 110030673 1461 S LAKE PLEASANT RD 04/12/2011
AUTO BURGLARY 110030322 1031 LOVE LN 04/11/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110030685 1731 CLARCONA RD 04/10/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110033949 163 E 18TH ST 04/09/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110029457 1953 SHEELER AV 04/08/2011
AUTO BURGLARY 110029515 1004 LOVE LN 04/08/2011
COMMERCIAL BURGLARY 110029226 1537 S CENTRAL AV 04/07/2011
AUTO BURGLARY 110030910 3000 CLARCONA RD 04/06/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110028728 1617 S WASHINGTON AV 04/06/2011
COMMERCIAL BURGLARY 110028718 210 E SANDPIPER ST 04/05/2011
AUTO BURGLARY 110028600 20 W ELLA J GILMORE ST 04/05/2011
STOLEN VEHICLE 110028639 113 W 17TH ST 04/05/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110028109 38 W 13TH ST 04/04/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110027921 1020 S CENTRAL AV 04/03/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110027559 2068 PALM VIEW DR 04/02/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110027606 127 S BULOVA DR 04/02/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110030474 481 TIMBERWOLF TL 04/01/2011
STOLEN VEHICLE 110027447 1012 MARVIN C ZANDERS AV 04/01/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110027302 704 SHEELER AV 04/01/2011

Graffiti

Here is some information on Graffiti from OCSO.... Dave
Gang-Related Graffiti Concerns Deputies

Deputies Work To Combat Gangs In East Orange Co.
East Orange County has the largest number of gang members in the county and it's growing. (04/08/11)

Deputies Work To Combat Gangs In East Orange Co.East Orange County has the largest number of gang members in the county and it's growing. (04/08/11)
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. -- East Orange County has the largest number of gang members in the county and that number is growing, deputies told WFTV Friday.

Deputies say the gangs are using private property as their personal canvass, spraying graffiti across the area east of Semoran Boulevard.

Gang members will leave their mark anywhere.

"We had tags here. We had tags on the garage door," said business owner Jeremy McCauley.

McCauley called deputies after his business was targeted several times.

"They actually told me it was primarily gang-related tags," McCauley said.

His business is in East Orange County sector II to the sheriff's office. There are about 1,500 documented gang members in the county and 26 percent live in sector II, attributed mostly to the higher population and large size of that area.

There are two kinds of graffiti. Deputies say there is elaborate colorful work that looks like it took a while to complete and was most likely spray painted by vandals, and quick markings that are considered gang-related graffiti.

The markings designate a gang member's turf, or a crime. District 4 Commissioner Jennifer Thompson received dozens of complaints about graffiti in the Alafaya Trail-Waterford Lakes area.

"The sheriff's office has already stepped in and said this is there main concern getting boots on the ground and talking to residents and I'm going to hold them to the fire," Thompson said.

According to deputies, gangs recruit young teens. Deputies want parents to check their children's clothing patterns and notebooks for odd signs.

It's illegal to sell spray paint to minors. McCauley wants deputies to enforce that law.

"It's an aggravation and I hope it doesn't escalate," Thompson said.

There are 55 gangs in Orange County. The county is still far below the national average, per capita, but it's a problem deputies don't want to see worsen.

Sign Stolen

Hi Everybody, Well the Homeowners Association put out signs in the retention areas and one has been stolen already. It was taken from the retention area on Hidden Pine Ln. So now the HOA will have to buy another one and have it installed..... Dave

New Crime Stats

Hi, Here is the upto date crime stats for our area.... Dave

Crime Case Number Address Date
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110020952 2210 PALM VISTA DR 03/09/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110020721 3000 CLARCONA RD 03/08/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110019955 7921 GILLIAM RD 03/07/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110019684 1460 MARVIN C ZANDERS AV 03/06/2011
STOLEN VEHICLE 110018795 148 E 12TH ST 03/04/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110021103 3000 CLARCONA RD 03/01/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110017739 116 S BULOVA DR 02/28/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110018001 1148 NORTHCREST DR 02/28/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110017572 2421 DUQUESNE AV 02/28/2011
COMMERCIAL ROBBERY 110017708 1500 N WEKIWA SPRINGS RD 02/28/2011
STOLEN VEHICLE 110017050 301 HAVERLAKE CI 02/25/2011
STOLEN VEHICLE 110016715 233 20TH ST 02/24/2011
AUTO BURGLARY 110016839 125 20TH ST 02/24/2011
HOME INVASION 110015966 1268 PINE ST 02/23/2011
COMMERCIAL BURGLARY 110016342 1155 OCOEE APOPKA RD 02/23/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110016654 1233 ATLANTIS DR 02/22/2011
STOLEN VEHICLE 110015990 2738 MAXWELL DR 02/22/2011
AUTO BURGLARY 110015795 103 S AURORA DR 02/21/2011
COMMERCIAL BURGLARY 110015355 2601 LAKEVILLE RD 02/21/2011
ARMED TO PERSON 110015109 1197 S CHRISTIANA AV 02/19/2011
STOLEN VEHICLE 110015128 21 ROLAND HAYES ST 02/19/2011
COMMERCIAL BURGLARY 110016423 2621 W ORANGE BLOSSOM TL 02/18/2011
AUTO BURGLARY 110014993 1150 E SEMORAN BV 02/16/2011
COMMERCIAL BURGLARY 110013647 2247 W ORANGE BLOSSOM TL 02/14/2011
STOLEN VEHICLE 110013825 2247 W ORANGE BLOSSOM TL 02/14/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110013213 1406 LEROY CT 02/13/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110012775 317 S THOMPSON RD 02/11/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110012358 408 W 13TH ST 02/10/2011
STOLEN VEHICLE 110015756 E MC CORMICK RD 02/10/2011
AUTO BURGLARY 110016083 1150 E SEMORAN BV 02/08/2011
COMMERCIAL BURGLARY 110011910 1155 OCOEE APOPKA RD 02/08/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110011829 835 VOTAW RD 02/08/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110011614 101 W 17TH ST 02/08/2011
AUTO BURGLARY 110011258 1153 OCOEE APOPKA RD 02/05/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110010675 50 W 13TH ST 02/04/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110010557 1709 PALM BEACH DR 02/03/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110010197 109 S BULOVA DR 02/03/2011
STOLEN VEHICLE 110010199 109 S BULOVA DR 02/03/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110009909 343 W 17TH ST 02/02/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110015736 78 N THOMPSON RD 02/01/2011

Helpful Hints

Hi, Here is something that may help.... Dave

Home Burglary Prevention
Simple Tips
Make your home look as if you are home all the time
Put lights on timers
Leave a radio on so it sounds like your there
Lock up Before you leave
If you have an alarm system USE IT!
You would be surprised how many have them then don't use them........

"Elevate your concern or suspicion, don't hesitate to call the Sheriff's Office if you see something
out of the ordinary."

You could possibly deter a burglar from breaking into a home in your neighborhood.
"Put the pressure on the crook!"
Being aware can help both you and your neighbors lessening home burglaries.

Report: Men used bats to attack ATM users in Altamonte Springs

Hi, I got this off of the net, please be careful..... Dave ClickOrlando.com reports that Altamonte Springs police are looking for three men armed with bats and accused of robbing ATM users at night.

The report shows the suspects allegedly attacked users of the ATM at the CFE Federal Credit Union, off State Road 434.

Click here to read the full report on ClickOrlando.com.

Up to date crime log

Hi Everybody, here is a new list for our area.... Dave

Crime Case Number Address Date
AUTO BURGLARY 110011258 1153 OCOEE APOPKA RD 02/05/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110010675 50 W 13TH ST 02/04/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110010557 1709 PALM BEACH DR 02/03/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110010197 109 S BULOVA DR 02/03/2011
STOLEN VEHICLE 110010199 109 S BULOVA DR 02/03/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110009909 343 W 17TH ST 02/02/2011
AUTO BURGLARY 110009355 1604 GAYLE RIDGE DR 01/31/2011
COMMERCIAL BURGLARY 110009457 1317 E SEMORAN BV 01/31/2011
AUTO BURGLARY 110009047 2216 MAJESTIC WOODS BV 01/30/2011
AUTO BURGLARY 110009147 WHISPERING OAK LN 01/30/2011 AUTO BURGLARY 110009165 BLUFF OAK ST 01/30/2011
STOLEN VEHICLE 110008953 1000 E LISA LN 01/29/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110008261 236 W 17TH ST 01/27/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110007719 1223 S HAWTHORNE AV 01/26/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110007506 1320 LEROY CT 01/25/2011
AUTO BURGLARY 110007713 1327 GROVE ST 01/25/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110006336 1548 YVONNE ST 01/21/2011
AUTO BURGLARY 110005875 1410 S CENTRAL AV 01/20/2011
STOLEN VEHICLE 110006260 7 S ATLAS DR 01/20/2011
AUTO BURGLARY 110006223 111 E 15TH ST 01/20/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110005645 1331 ADMIRAL DR 01/19/2011
AUTO BURGLARY 110005437 248 W 17TH ST 01/19/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110005636 1428 S LAKE PLEASANT RD 01/18/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110005310 1564 OLD APOPKA RD 01/18/2011
AUTO BURGLARY 110006049 3000 CLARCONA RD 01/17/2011
AUTO BURGLARY 110004877 3000 CLARCONA RD 01/16/2011
COMMERCIAL BURGLARY 110004387 2621 W ORANGE BLOSSOM TL 01/15/2011

Graffiti

Here is some information on Graffiti.... Dave
Graffiti are images or lettering scratched, scrawled, painted, or marked in any manner on property. Each gang has its unique symbols and cryptic types of writing. It is used as a form of communication to publicize a gang’s power, status, and territory. Gang members use graffiti to send messages to other gangs using codes with common meanings, mark their territory or turf, declare their allegiance to the gang, advertise a gang’s status or power, and to challenge rivals. Graffiti that is drawn upside down or crossed out is generally a 'put down' or threat to a rival gang or person. Some gangs will even use graffiti as 'Death warrants' towards police officers.

Graffiti, by legal definition, is vandalism. It is the unauthorized application of markings on someone else’s property, i.e., WITHOUT PERMISSION.

The intent of gang graffiti is to glorify the gang. Gang graffiti is also meant to create a sense of intimidation and may increase the sense of fear within a neighborhood. There is an inherent violence associated with gang graffiti. A neighborhood marked with gang graffiti is a neighborhood threatened by crime and violence associated with gang activity, such as drive-by attacks.

Entrance at Votaw Graffiti

Hi Everybody,
Well the gang has hit our entrance at Votaw and Bent Oak again. I have referred it to the Orange County Gang Enforcement. To bad we could not catch them doing this, and make them clean it up, after they deal with the Sheriffs Office..... Dave

Crime Stats

Some new crime stats..... Dave

RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110001237 841 SWAYING PALM DR 01/05/2011
AUTO BURGLARY 110000775 1550 N WEKIWA SPRINGS RD 01/04/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110001029 107 E 15TH ST 01/04/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110000793 257 20TH ST 01/04/2011
AUTO BURGLARY 110000912 1227 OCOEE APOPKA RD 01/03/2011
AUTO BURGLARY 100116528 481 APOPKA HILLS CI 12/31/2010
AUTO BURGLARY 100116529 481 APOPKA HILLS CI 12/31/2010
STOLEN VEHICLE 100116640 1456 MARVIN C ZANDERS AV 12/31/2010
COMMERCIAL BURGLARY 100116547 1420 E SEMORAN BV 12/30/2010
AUTO BURGLARY 100116146 125 PINEY WOODS RD 12/29/2010
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110000131 1309 VALLEY PINE CI 12/29/2010
AUTO BURGLARY 100116056 2700 SWEETWATER CTRY CLUB DR 12/29/2010
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 100116045 BENT OAK DR 12/28/2010 RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 100115772 22 W 15TH ST 12/28/2010
COMMERCIAL BURGLARY 100115227 1434 MARVIN C ZANDERS AV 12/26/2010
COMMERCIAL BURGLARY 100115701 206 N LAKE PLEASANT RD 12/23/2010
COMMERCIAL BURGLARY 100114998 1976 CLARCONA RD 12/23/2010
AUTO BURGLARY 100115036 1924 KILMER LN 12/23/2010

Energy Audits

Hi, I got this from the paper, be carefull..... Dave
If you use electricity in your home — and who doesn't? — there's a telephone solicitor who has your number.

Some want to save you money, while others push the "green" theme of helping the environment.

The calls vary and apparently aren't even from the same source, but right now their target is clearly Central Florida.

Progress Energy and Florida Power & Light have reported increased calls recently from Central Florida customers questioning or complaining about telephone solicitations.

The calls, offering "energy audits," often come from people claiming to represent the utilities or independent contractors.

In some cases the audits come with a cost, and in almost all cases, they are intended to sell products or services.

Or, worse, the call could be an attempt by a crook to gain entry to a home while posing as a power-company worker, warns Suzanne Grant, a spokeswoman for Progress Energy.

Be on Guard

I received this and wanted to pass it on, be safe..... Dave

FYI -
A neighbor on Lost Pine called this morning and reported a window screen had been removed from their house and it looked like someone may have tried to break into their house. It happened over the evening hours.
Please remain alert and let me know if you see anything suspicious.