Dog Information

Please be careful of your pet dogs, I am getting information that some have come up missing, so when you leave your dogs out, please keep an extra eye on them, I just hope we do not have a "Dog Napper" in the area. I have heard from another development they are having the same problem.... Dave

Info on a phone call

I received this from another crime watch coordinator from another development, just thought I would pass it along. Dave

Just wanted to let you know about the phone call I received a few minutes ago in case other people in the neighborhood are receiving the same call.

A guy identifying himself as a rep for GE systems. Says he knows that our security system is an old one and that they will be in the Apopka area. Would like to set up an appt. to come by to upgrade our system. Asked him how he knows if we do or do not currently have a system. He stated that they get that info on the computer but was not sure where the info comes from

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Told him I wasn’t interested. He continued to try to talk me into an appt. Explained that we were personal friends with the owner of the security system we have. He made a comment about how did I know the owner of ADT or Brinks etc. Told him it was not any of his business who we had and again that I was not interested and hung up

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The number on caller ID is 321-354-9244 and shows up as Borders. Looked the number up on google and there are lots of people reporting calls, back a few months. Don’t know if you want to put out a warning but some people might go ahead and give out info that could put them at risk if it indeed is not a legit call.

Thanks!

Info for a safer home

I got this info from the OCSO, hope it helps.... Dave

How to Protect Your Home:

• According to the F.B.I., residential burglaries occur at the rate of one every ten seconds.

• The majority of residential burglaries occur on weekdays.

• One third of all household burglaries are committed by using force.

• Installing good locks, then using them, would eliminate well over one half of the residential burglaries in America.

• Have the Sheriff’s Office conduct a free security survey of your house, apartment, or dwelling.

• Lock all doors even when gone momentarily – down the street, to the store, or visiting neighbors.

• If door hinges are exposed on the exterior of the door, non-removable hinge pins should be used.

• Use a dead bolt lock with a one-inch bolt throw.

• Your doors should be made of solid stock, either wood or metal clad.

• Always lock your windows since many a burglar can simply enter through an unlocked or open window.

• Keep shrubs trimmed away from windows and doors.

• Keep your garage door closed and locked at all times.

• The door leading from the garage to the house is a favorite access point for the burglar.

• Make sure your garage windows are always locked

Good Idea

Here is a good idea to be a little safer..... Dave

Put your car keys beside your bed at night.

If you hear a noise outside your home or someone trying to get in your house, just press the panic button for your car.

The alarm will be set off, and the horn will continue to sound until either you turn it off or the car battery dies.

 

Next time you come home for the night and you start to put your keys away, think of this:

It's a security alarm system that you probably already have and requires no installation.

Test it. It will go off from almost everywhere inside your house and will keep honking until your battery runs down or until you reset it with the button on the key fob chain.

It works if you park in your driveway or garage.

If your car alarm goes off when someone is trying to break into your house, odds are the burglar/rapist won't stick around. After a few seconds, all the neighbors will be looking out their windows to see who is out there and sure enough the criminal won't want that.

And remember to carry your keys while walking to your car in a parking lot.

The alarm can work the same way there. This is something that should really be shared with everyone.

Maybe it could save a life or a sexual abuse crime.

crime stats

New Crime stats, lets be SAFE..... Dave

Case Number	Crime	Location	Date
130015626	AUTO BURGLARY	[1117 - 1299] S CHRISTIANA AV	02/19/2013
130015331	STRONG ARM TO PERSON	[2013 - 2199] ATHENS CT	02/18/2013
130014735	AUTO BURGLARY	[3251 - 3799] DAMON RD	02/16/2013
130014736	AUTO BURGLARY	[3251 - 3799] DAMON RD	02/16/2013
130014766	AUTO BURGLARY	[3251 - 3799] DAMON RD	02/16/2013
130012481	AUTO BURGLARY	[2600 - 2798] MAXWELL DR	02/09/2013
130011737	COMMERCIAL BURGLARY	[8100 - 8288] STONE RD	02/06/2013
130011502	STOLEN VEHICLE	[2500 - 2612] MCQUEEN RD	02/05/2013
130010854	RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY	[1100 - 1398] E SANDPIPER ST	02/04/2013
130010278	AUTO BURGLARY	[3251 - 3799] DAMON RD	02/02/2013
130010318	AUTO BURGLARY	[3251 - 3799] DAMON RD	02/02/2013
130010239	AUTO BURGLARY	[200 - 298] E 16TH ST	02/01/2013
130009868	COMMERCIAL BURGLARY	[3251 - 3799] DAMON RD	01/31/2013
130009226	RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY	[401 - 505] N THOMPSON RD	01/30/2013
130009565	AUTO BURGLARY	[153 - 199] E 18TH ST	01/29/2013
130008638	AUTO BURGLARY	[1500 - 1598] OLD APOPKA RD	01/28/2013
130010828	AUTO BURGLARY	[1171 - 1227] E SEMORAN BV	01/28/2013
130008748	AUTO BURGLARY	[1260 - 1298] PALM BLUFF DR	01/27/2013
130008589	AUTO BURGLARY	[1 - 299] W 19TH ST	01/26/2013
130007661	STRONG ARM TO PERSON	[2 - 98] W HAMMON DR	01/25/2013
130007931	STOLEN VEHICLE	[900 - 998] RIDGELAND CT	01/25/2013
130007406	AUTO BURGLARY	[815 - 849] E LISA LN	01/23/2013
130006483	AUTO BURGLARY	[1500 - 1598] FAIRCLOTH CT	01/22/2013
130006724	RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY	[2001 - 2299] ADAMS RIDGE RD	01/22/2013
130006998	RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY	[1401 - 1499] GREEN RIDGE DR	01/21/2013

Florida Fog

Driving in Fog

Fog can be thought of as a cloud at ground level. It forms when the temperature drops to the dew point (the temperature at which air is saturated), and invisible water vapor in the air condenses to form suspended water droplets. Fog can reduce visibility to 1/4 mile or less, creating hazardous driving conditions. 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.
• Reduce your speed -- and watch your speedometer. Fog creates a visual illusion of slow motion when you may actually be speeding.
• Listen for traffic you cannot see. Open your window a little, to hear better.
• Use wipers and defrosters as necessary for maximum visibility.
• Use the right edge of the road or painted road markings as a guide.
• Be patient. Do not pass lines of traffic.
• Do not stop on a freeway or heavily traveled road. If your car stalls or becomes disabled, turn your vehicle's lights off, and take your foot off of the brake pedal. People tend to follow tail lights when driving in fog. Move away from the vehicle to avoid injury.

New Crime Stats

Case Number	Crime	Location	Date
130002728	RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY	[1432 - 1498] OLD APOPKA RD	01/09/2013
130001702	RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY	[2800 - 3098] CLARCONA RD	01/06/2013
130001825	AUTO BURGLARY	[1600 - 1798] STEFAN COLE LN	01/06/2013
130001314	AUTO BURGLARY	[3251 - 3799] DAMON RD	01/05/2013
130001315	AUTO BURGLARY	[3251 - 3799] DAMON RD	01/05/2013
130001316	AUTO BURGLARY	[3251 - 3799] DAMON RD	01/05/2013
130001320	AUTO BURGLARY	[3251 - 3799] DAMON RD	01/05/2013
130002156	AUTO BURGLARY	[1200 - 1498] E 1ST ST	01/05/2013
130001028	RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY	[1600 - 2008] CLARCONA RD	01/04/2013
130001172	RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY	[1500 - 1598] OLD APOPKA RD	01/04/2013
130001390	AUTO BURGLARY	[2800 - 3098] CLARCONA RD	01/04/2013
130000833	RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY	[310 - 498] LAKE ANNIE DR	01/03/2013
130000366	RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY	[2 - 298] W 19TH ST	01/02/2013
130000467	COMMERCIAL ROBBERY	[1228 - 1326] E SEMORAN BV	01/02/2013