BOLO, Bent Oak Look Out

Here is two alerts for our area..... Be Safe... Dave

NW ALERT #1
This ALERT was sent by the Orange County deputy in charge of the Sweetwater HOA's security detail. After receiving it, I called the OCSO Sector One Crime Prevention Officer, Deputy Alberta Gibson, who told me to forward it to my Neighborhood Watch list:

There are 4 black males traveling throughout Sweetwater and surrounding communities creating havoc. Their method of operation is to knock on a front door and if no one answers, they go around to the rear of the residence and commit a burglary. They are quick and hitting numerous houses in the area. The vehicle changes, because they steal various cars from another area and then commence to committing the burglaries. Please be vigilant until we catch them. The times of occurrence typically begin around 10:00 a.m. weekdays.


NW ALERT #2
This Alert comes from the OCSO Sector One Crime Prevention, Deputy Alberta Gibson:

The following three mini-vans are currently being stolen by people using them to commit crimes: Chrysler Town and Country, Dodge Caravan, and Plymouth Voyager. If you see such a vehicle backed into your neighbor's yard or driveway and the vehicle is unknown to you, take a close look (from inside your house!) to determine whether there is a burglary in progress. If that appears to be the case, dial 911 and report the incident. If you are the owner of such a vehicle, keep it in the garage, or if that's not possibe, keep it locked.

Just a Reminder

Just a reminder, if you have a problem in your area, please contact your Block Captain, this is very important so we can let the whole neighborhood know, thank you..... Dave

Fog - What Do I Do

FHP: Tips for Driving in Fog Fog is a thin layer of cloud resting on the ground. It can reduce visibility to 1/4 mile or less, creating hazardous driving conditions. When conditions make fog likely, be prepared to cope at a moment's notice. It can be patchy, going from a light mist to a thick cover in an instant. If you can't postpone your trip until dense fog lifts -- usually by late morning or the afternoon -- follow these tips:

DRIVE WITH LIGHTS on low beam. High beams will only be reflected back off the fog and actually impair visibility even more. Your lights help other drivers see your vehicle, so be sure they all work. Keep your windshield and headlights clean, to reduce the glare and increase visibility.

SLOW DOWN - and watch your speedometer - before you enter a patch of fog. Be sure that you can stop within the distance that you can see. Fog creates a visual illusion of slow motion when you may actually be speeding. Speed is a major factor in fog-related crashes.

WATCH OUT for slow-moving and parked vehicles. Listen for traffic you cannot see. Open your window a little, to hear better.

REDUCE THE DISTRACTIONS in your vehicle. Turn off the radio and cell phone. Your full attention is required.

USE WIPERS AND DEFROSTERS liberally for maximum visibility. Sometimes it is difficult to determine if poor visibility is due to fog or moisture on the windshield.

USE THE RIGHT EDGE of the road or painted road markings as a guide.

BE PATIENT. Avoid passing and/or changing lanes.

SIGNAL TURNS well in advance and brake early as you approach a stop.

DO NOT STOP on a freeway or heavily traveled road. You could become the first link in a chain-reaction collision. If you must pull off the road, signal (people tend to follow tail lights when driving in fog), then carefully pull off as far as possible. After pulling off the road, turn on your hazard flashers(hazard lights should only be used when you pull over to show that you are parked on the side of the road). Move away from the vehicle.

REMAIN CALM & BE PATIENT!!

New Crime Stats

Hi Everybody, Time for the new stats, hope you had a great Christmas, and a Safe New Year..... Dave

Crime Case Number Address Date
AUTO BURGLARY 110114214 3535 DAMON RD 12/31/2011
AUTO BURGLARY 110114215 3535 DAMON RD 12/31/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110114351 3000 CLARCONA RD 12/31/2011
STOLEN VEHICLE 110114182 8 N BULOVA DR 12/30/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110113883 2102 ORCHARD DR 12/30/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110113627 443 N WEKIWA SPRINGS RD 12/29/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110113053 2217 HEATHEROAK DR 12/27/2011
STOLEN VEHICLE 110113206 2469 DRESDEN TL 12/27/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110112673 131 E 15TH ST 12/26/2011
COMMERCIAL ROBBERY 110112247 USTLER RD 12/24/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110112331 105 E 15TH ST 12/24/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110112296 526 W ELLA J GILMORE ST 12/24/2011
COMMERCIAL BURGLARY 110113057 606 E 13TH ST 12/22/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110111646 1165 S CENTRAL AV 12/22/2011
STOLEN VEHICLE 110111595 1810 N HAMMON DR 12/21/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110111594 516 MARDEN MEADOWS DR 12/21/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110110890 216 S ATLAS DR 12/19/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110111572 114 S LINE DR 12/18/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110110754 23 W CELESTE ST 12/18/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110110014 2724 MCQUEEN RD 12/16/2011
STOLEN VEHICLE 110109862 1515 PAULA DR 12/15/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110109820 1740 CLARCONA RD 12/15/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110109745 229 AVALONE DR 12/15/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110109001 1052 APOPKA BV 12/13/2011
AUTO BURGLARY 110109409 901 E SEMORAN BV 12/11/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110107655 1817 WEKIWA DR 12/09/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110107664 912 HEMLOCK DR 12/09/2011
STOLEN VEHICLE 110107954 402 W ELLA J GILMORE ST 12/09/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110107168 624 S BRADSHAW RD 12/07/2011
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 110106686 149 20TH ST 12/06/2011
STOLEN VEHICLE 110106739 3000 CLARCONA RD 12/05/2011

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.