Man this is getting too close, please check your vehicles and LOCK them up, and remove valuables...... Dave
The ALERT below was forwarded to me earlier today by a Sweetwater Country Club (Orange County neighborhood w/entrances off Wekiva Springs Rd.) NW coordinator who received it from another SW Watch coordinator last night.
This now makes 2 neighborhoods (one on Thompson Rd. near Votaw) that I know have experienced these types of crimes in the past 2 or 3 days. In the Sweetwater CC instance, however, the thieves also stole a car (see bottom of ALERT below).
Derry Sampey, Coordinator
DLR Neighborhood Watch
btw: Shed total is now 8. Suggestion for new gate/shed lock: Master Lock Magnum. The part on which someone would need to use a bolt-cutter is too short for such an attempt to be successful and is made of boron-carbide. $13.75 at a hardware store. As we all know: If people really want to break in somewhere, they will likely find a way. But we can try to make it harder for them to do so.
ALERT -- ALERT -- ALERT
Sometime between midnight and 3:00 Wednesday morning, the following violations occurred in Sweetwater Country Club (Orange County):
1) An unlocked vehicle parked in a driveway at Majestic Oak Dr., was entered and contents, including a garage door remote, were scattered on the front lawn. Fortunately, the garage door opener was shut off. Nothing of value was taken.
2) Another unlocked vehicle parked in the driveway next door was also ransacked.
3) At the first address, a second vehicle that parked in the driveway, was broken into and a purse was taken. Illegal use of a debit card from that purse was recorded at 3:53 am.
4) Across the street, another vehicle parked in the driveway was entered and ransacked.
5) On Orchard Dr., a vehicle parked in the driveway was entered and a garage door remote was used to open the garage door. A vehicle was stolen from inside that garage.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Thursday, October 1, 2009
"BOLO" Bent Oak Look Out
I received this and wanted to post it, be safe..... Dave
At least two backyard sheds were broken into today in Deer Lake Run, at homes in the vicinity of the Welch Rd.-Thompson Rd. intersection. One home has a 6' fence; the other does not. The lock on a trailer was also cut at one home. When I spoke with the homeowner, she had just discovered the broken trailer lock and was going to see what was missing. If you believe you saw anything/anyone suspicious in that area today, please let me know, and I will have the homeowners get in touch with you. They will have case #s and be able to contact the deputy who took their reports.
Meanwhile, keep your gates locked from the inside and your garage doors down, whenever possible.
Derry Sampey, Coordinator
Deer Lake Run Neighborhood Watch
At least two backyard sheds were broken into today in Deer Lake Run, at homes in the vicinity of the Welch Rd.-Thompson Rd. intersection. One home has a 6' fence; the other does not. The lock on a trailer was also cut at one home. When I spoke with the homeowner, she had just discovered the broken trailer lock and was going to see what was missing. If you believe you saw anything/anyone suspicious in that area today, please let me know, and I will have the homeowners get in touch with you. They will have case #s and be able to contact the deputy who took their reports.
Meanwhile, keep your gates locked from the inside and your garage doors down, whenever possible.
Derry Sampey, Coordinator
Deer Lake Run Neighborhood Watch
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
CRIME STATS
New Crime Stats For Our Area.... DaveCrime Case Number Address Date
AUTO BURGLARY 090089864 15 E CLEVELAND ST 09/19/2009
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090088910 256 MAINE AV 09/17/2009
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090088520 1466 S HAWTHORNE AV 09/16/2009
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090087844 1103 E SEMORAN BV 09/14/2009
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090087836 30 E ELLA J GILMORE ST 09/14/2009
AUTO BURGLARY 090087202 W KEENE RD 09/12/2009
AUTO BURGLARY 090087497 1453 VALLEY PINE CI 09/12/2009
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090086041 1228 SUGAR PINE RD 09/08/2009
AUTO BURGLARY 090405760 1327 LONGHILL DR 09/07/2009
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090085505 749 OAKVILLE LN 09/07/2009
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090087876 1156 MCGEE AV 09/07/2009
AUTO BURGLARY 090085386 1442 VALLEY PINE CI 09/06/2009
AUTO BURGLARY 090085350 1837 SWEETWATER WEST CI 09/06/2009
AUTO BURGLARY 090085351 1837 SWEETWATER WEST CI 09/06/2009
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090084884 19 E ELLA J GILMORE ST 09/05/2009
AUTO BURGLARY 090084992 202 N LINE DR 09/05/2009
AUTO BURGLARY 090083627 1365 E SEMORAN BV 09/01/2009
AUTO BURGLARY 090083642 1365 E SEMORAN BV 09/01/2009
AUTO BURGLARY 090083266 1362 LEROY CT 09/01/2009
AUTO BURGLARY 090405571 8125 GILLIAM RD 08/31/2009
STOLEN VEHICLE 090082953 1153 OCOEE APOPKA RD 08/31/2009
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090083072 236 W 17TH ST 08/31/2009
AUTO BURGLARY 090082952 1217 PLEASANTVIEW DR 08/30/2009
ARMED TO PERSON 090082679 135 E 15TH ST 08/30/2009
ARMED TO PERSON 090082686 1138 SHEELER AV 08/30/2009
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090082807 1515 OLD APOPKA RD 08/30/2009
AUTO BURGLARY 090082388 1611 JEANETTE ST 08/29/2009
AUTO BURGLARY 090082111 107 20TH ST 08/28/2009
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090082218 1344 YVONNE ST 08/28/2009
AUTO BURGLARY 090082366 2364 ALBRECHT 08/27/2009
STOLEN VEHICLE 090081687 525 MARDEN MEADOWS DR 08/27/2009
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090081607 1760 DEANNA DR 08/27/2009
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090081682 8 W CELESTE ST 08/26/2009
STRONG ARM TO PERSON 090081220 1120 CLARCONA RD 08/26/2009
AUTO BURGLARY 090081418 1117 E SEMORAN BV 08/25/2009
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090083793 1388 ROMAR LN 08/25/2009
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090083659 569 N THOMPSON RD 08/21/2009
AUTO BURGLARY 090079669 734 ROLLING GREEN DR 08/20/2009
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090079668 1103 E SEMORAN BV 08/20/2009
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090078959 902 VOTAW RD 08/19/2009
STOLEN VEHICLE 090079305 1320 OLD APOPKA RD 08/19/2009
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090079092 1103 E SEMORAN BV 08/19/2009
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090078723 1312 YVONNE ST 08/18/2009
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090078506 1508 YVONNE ST 08/17/2009
AUTO BURGLARY 090089864 15 E CLEVELAND ST 09/19/2009
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090088910 256 MAINE AV 09/17/2009
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090088520 1466 S HAWTHORNE AV 09/16/2009
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090087844 1103 E SEMORAN BV 09/14/2009
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090087836 30 E ELLA J GILMORE ST 09/14/2009
AUTO BURGLARY 090087202 W KEENE RD 09/12/2009
AUTO BURGLARY 090087497 1453 VALLEY PINE CI 09/12/2009
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090086041 1228 SUGAR PINE RD 09/08/2009
AUTO BURGLARY 090405760 1327 LONGHILL DR 09/07/2009
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090085505 749 OAKVILLE LN 09/07/2009
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090087876 1156 MCGEE AV 09/07/2009
AUTO BURGLARY 090085386 1442 VALLEY PINE CI 09/06/2009
AUTO BURGLARY 090085350 1837 SWEETWATER WEST CI 09/06/2009
AUTO BURGLARY 090085351 1837 SWEETWATER WEST CI 09/06/2009
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090084884 19 E ELLA J GILMORE ST 09/05/2009
AUTO BURGLARY 090084992 202 N LINE DR 09/05/2009
AUTO BURGLARY 090083627 1365 E SEMORAN BV 09/01/2009
AUTO BURGLARY 090083642 1365 E SEMORAN BV 09/01/2009
AUTO BURGLARY 090083266 1362 LEROY CT 09/01/2009
AUTO BURGLARY 090405571 8125 GILLIAM RD 08/31/2009
STOLEN VEHICLE 090082953 1153 OCOEE APOPKA RD 08/31/2009
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090083072 236 W 17TH ST 08/31/2009
AUTO BURGLARY 090082952 1217 PLEASANTVIEW DR 08/30/2009
ARMED TO PERSON 090082679 135 E 15TH ST 08/30/2009
ARMED TO PERSON 090082686 1138 SHEELER AV 08/30/2009
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090082807 1515 OLD APOPKA RD 08/30/2009
AUTO BURGLARY 090082388 1611 JEANETTE ST 08/29/2009
AUTO BURGLARY 090082111 107 20TH ST 08/28/2009
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090082218 1344 YVONNE ST 08/28/2009
AUTO BURGLARY 090082366 2364 ALBRECHT 08/27/2009
STOLEN VEHICLE 090081687 525 MARDEN MEADOWS DR 08/27/2009
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090081607 1760 DEANNA DR 08/27/2009
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090081682 8 W CELESTE ST 08/26/2009
STRONG ARM TO PERSON 090081220 1120 CLARCONA RD 08/26/2009
AUTO BURGLARY 090081418 1117 E SEMORAN BV 08/25/2009
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090083793 1388 ROMAR LN 08/25/2009
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090083659 569 N THOMPSON RD 08/21/2009
AUTO BURGLARY 090079669 734 ROLLING GREEN DR 08/20/2009
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090079668 1103 E SEMORAN BV 08/20/2009
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090078959 902 VOTAW RD 08/19/2009
STOLEN VEHICLE 090079305 1320 OLD APOPKA RD 08/19/2009
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090079092 1103 E SEMORAN BV 08/19/2009
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090078723 1312 YVONNE ST 08/18/2009
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 090078506 1508 YVONNE ST 08/17/2009
Friday, September 18, 2009
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/
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/
Thursday, September 10, 2009
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.
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.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
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.
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.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BILL: Forecast Path | Computer Models | Advisory
SEE THE STORM: Atlantic Infrared | Atlantic Loop
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
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.
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.
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