From the Sheriffs office

Here is some information we need to know, ya'll be safe..... Dave

Just in from the OCSO Crime Prevention Unit

Subject: WARNING: 2010 Census Cautions from the BBB
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
This information is being distributed by the Dallas / Ft. Worth
IBMer Organization to warn it's thousands of members of fraud associated
with the 2010 Census (some pre-census activity is already underway).
However, this warning is for ALL citizens so you may want to pass it on
to everyone you know.

2010 Census Cautions
by Susan Johnson - August 3, 2009 12:07 pm
Be Cautious About Giving Info to Census Workers
With the U.S. Census process beginning, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises people to be cooperative, but cautious, so as not to become a victim of fraud or identity theft. The first phase of the 2010 U.S. Census is under way as workers have begun verifying the addresses of households across the country. Eventually, more than 140,000 U.S. Census workers will count every person in the United States and will gather information about every person living at each address including name, age, gender, race, and other relevant data. The big
question is - how do you tell the difference between a U.S. Census
worker and a con artist? BBB offers the following advice:
** If a U.S. Census worker knocks on your door, they will have a badge, a handheld device, a Census Bureau canvas bag, and a confidentiality notice. Ask to see their identification and their badge before answering their questions. However, you should never invite anyone you don't know into your home.
** Census workers are currently only knocking on doors to verify address information. Do not give your Social Security number, credit card or banking information to anyone, even if they claim they need it for the U.S. Census. While the Census Bureau might ask for basic financial information, such as a salary range, it will not ask for Social Security, bank account, or credit card numbers nor will employees solicit donations.
Eventually, Census workers may contact you by telephone, mail, or in person at home. However, they will not contact you by Email, so be on the lookout for Email scams impersonating the Census. Never click on a link or open any attachments in an Email that are supposedly from the U.S. Census Bureau.
For more advice on avoiding identity theft and fraud,
visit http://www.bbb.org/.

CAR SEATS

Car seats, is your correct, here is some information that may help.... Dave

Precious cargo: Choosing and using car safety seats

For safety, children should be properly secured in cars every time they ride. Child safety seats reduce the risk of death in passenger cars by 71 percent for infants and by 54 percent for children ages 1 to 4 years, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Kids younger than age 13 years should ride in the back seat, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). But, how they ride depends on their age and size. Also, be familiar with the laws in your state.

There are four stages of car seat safety:

1. Rear-facing seats are for infants. Keep babies in rear-facing car seats for as long as possible — at least until your child is age 1 year and weighs 20 pounds. Never put these seats in the front seats of vehicles, especially those that have active passenger-side air bags. If the bag inflates, it could cause serious injury or death. The safest place for all infants and children is the back seat.

2. Forward-facing seats come next. They should be placed in the back seat away from airbags. These seats are for toddlers and preschoolers who are at least age 1 year or older and weigh 20 pounds or more. They can ride in this seat until they reach the upper height or weight limit of the seat, usually around 40 pounds or age 4 years. Your child has outgrown it if his or her shoulders are above the top harness slots or ears have reached the top of the seat.

3. Booster seats are for kids who’ve outgrown their forward-facing car safety seats. They help seat belts fit properly across the lap and shoulder. Use one until a seat belt fits properly without the use of a booster seat, usually around age 8 years or 4 feet 9 inches tall.

4. Seat belts are for children who’ve outgrown booster seats, usually age 8 years or taller than 4 feet 9 inches. The lap belt should fit across the upper thighs and a shoulder belt should run across the chest — not the neck or throat. Be a good role model. Always wear your seat belt, too.

Check your technique
Have your car seat checked to be sure you’ve installed it correctly. Visit the NHTSA Web site at www.nhtsa.gov. Click on “Locate a Child Seat Fitting Station” under “Quick Clicks.” Enter your zip code to find a local technician who will check your safety seat. Your local fire station may install and inspect car seats, too.

Storms

It's that time of the year for the dreaded storms, here is some information on Bill..... Dave

Tropical Storm Bill Forms In Atlantic
Updated: 5:03 pm EDT August 15, 2009

MIAMI -- Tropical Storm Bill, the second tropical storm of the season, formed Saturday afternoon in the far eastern Atlantic.


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BILL: Forecast Path | Computer Models | Advisory
SEE THE STORM: Atlantic Infrared | Atlantic Loop
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At 5:00pm, the center of the tropical storm was located about 820 miles west-southwest of the Cape Verde Islands.

Bill is moving toward the west near 16 mph. A gradual turn to the west-northwest is expected during the next few days.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 40 mph, with higher gusts. Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 30 miles from the center.

Some strengthening is forecast during the next 24 hours.
Copyright 2009 by wftv.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

oh boy, this is good

From the files of law inforcement.... Dave
Pay stub used as bank robbery note

Here we go again... another stupid criminal. The robber's threatening note made a Chicago bank job easy to solve: The FBI says the suspect wrote it on his pay stub. An FBI affidavit said the man walked into a Fifth Third Bank on Friday and handed a teller a note that read "Be Quick Be Quit (sic). Give your cash or I'll shoot."

The robber got about $400 but left half of his note. Investigators found the other half outside the bank's front doors. Authorities say that part of the man's October pay stub had his name and address.

The suspect was arrested at his Cary home. A judge ordered him held without bond Monday. If convicted of bank robbery, he faces 20 years in prison.

Crimeline

Here is some information on Crimeline..... Dave
How Can I Give a Tip?
If you have any information about a felony crime that has been committed…..

• Call CrimeLine at 1-800-423-TIPS (8477)
• Your information will be taken in strictest confidence. Your identity will be protected and you will never have to give your name.
• You will be given a code number. Your tip code number should be kept private and NOT shared with anyone.
• If you have more information on your tip call CrimeLine back, giving your confidential tip code number.
• If you would like to check the status of your tip call CrimeLine Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm, giving your confidential tip code number.
• Tips that lead to the felony arrest of suspects and/or the recovery of stolen property and drugs are eligible for cash rewards of up to $1,000, which are paid to tipsters on an anonymous basis.
• All tips eligible for a reward are paid to Tipsters using an anonymous process

IDENTITY THEFT

Here is some information on Identity Theft...... Dave


Tips to Help You Avoid Identity Theft:
Do not throw away ATM receipts, credit statements, credit cards, or bank statements without first shredding them.
Never give out personal information online simply because someone asks for it.
Never give your credit card number over the telephone unless you initiated the call.
Reconcile your bank account monthly and notify your bank of discrepancies immediately.
Keep a list of telephone numbers to call to report the loss or theft of your wallet, credit cards, etc.
Report unauthorized financial transactions to your bank, credit card company, and the police as soon as you detect them.
Review a copy of your credit report at least once each year. Notify the credit bureau in writing of any questionable entries and follow through until they are explained or removed.
If your identity has been assumed, ask the credit bureau to print a statement to that effect in your credit report.
If you know of anyone who receives mail from credit card companies or banks in the names of others, report it to local or federal law enforcement authorities.

Crime Stats

Hello, here is the up to date cime stats for our area, be safe.... Dave
Crime Case Number Address Date
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090066139 345 W ELLA J GILMORE ST 07/12/2009
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090065513 1592 MAJESTIC OAK DR 07/10/2009
AUTO BURGLARY 090065713 1224 S CENTRAL AV 07/10/2009
COMMERCIAL ROBBERY 090064044 347 N THOMPSON RD 07/06/2009
STOLEN VEHICLE 090064380 15 E G H WASHINGTON ST 07/06/2009
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090064797 10 W 17TH ST 07/06/2009
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090065892 1224 PLEASANTVIEW DR 07/02/2009
ARMED TO PERSON 090063087 813 E OAK ST 07/02/2009
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090062540 900 VOTAW RD 06/30/2009
AUTO BURGLARY 090064073 1135 BILTSDALE CT 06/30/2009
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090061780 143 E 15TH ST 06/29/2009
AUTO BURGLARY 090061687 2591 W ORANGE BLOSSOM TL 06/28/2009
AUTO BURGLARY 090062099 2128 ORCHARD DR 06/26/2009
AUTO BURGLARY 090060821 823 MASON AV 06/26/2009
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090060916 1409 CLARCONA RD 06/26/2009
AUTO BURGLARY 090404074 2305 PARK VILLAGE PL 06/25/2009
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090061484 3000 CLARCONA RD 06/25/2009
AUTO BURGLARY 090060323 228 E 11TH ST 06/24/2009
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090060352 3334 MCQUEEN RD 06/24/2009
STOLEN VEHICLE 090060419 2204 PALM VISTA DR 06/24/2009
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090059755 2223 ADAMS RIDGE RD 06/23/2009
COMMERCIAL BURGLARY 090062148 505 E MC CORMICK RD 06/21/2009
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090059232 215 S ULYSSES DR 06/20/2009