SPECIAL POLICE ACTIVITY IN THE FAIRWAYS!

          '' SHAKE--RATTLE AND ROLL''
 I believe that the above is a partial lyrics to an old 1950's rock and roll song. These words could also be a cynical description of some law enforcement activities in our park Wednesday April 22.

For quite a period of time Fairways residents have complained about unusual activities ,around our pools  and the Troon St --Merion Dr. area. All of the resident complaints and comments were properly noted, documented and forwarded to the proper authorities.---It was only a matter of time. ---YES---there have been unmarked law enforcement units, working in the Fairways as well as the sector 2 uniform patrol!

Some of this work came to a ''partial fork in the road'' yesterday. Early Wednesday morning, around 9AM ,--a special operations officer, in an unmarked SUV entered our community to ''go to work''----he did! ---He first stopped one of the complaint named vehicles [old black Cadillac] for speeding on Inverary Dr. [late comment-- that some residents came out and applauded the event]The officer followed the subject car to Merion Dr. They were joined shortly there after, by another complaint car A [very old green -gold Lincoln]. Once again the officer ''introduced ''himself.  There were some very lengthy discussions about vehicle registrations and other unknown ''20 question games''  After a period of time the officer and the 2 Deerwood visitors were joined by a young resident of a rental home on Merion Dr. The question and answer game continued on and on. 

 At some point of discussion, the officer asked to see the renter of the home--the younger mans mother. The question and answer game continued. It is believed that the officer gave all of the ''game participants'', direct , pointed, explicit suggestions and directions. I believe that it would be very wise on their part to take this  officers advice!

After this lengthy meeting--2 young girls acquainted  with the subject individuals appeared on the scene, and said they were on their way to the pool.The officer, followed them to the pool to ''introduce'' himself to them also. This special projects officer spent almost the entire day in the Fairways. --He was last seen around 3:30 PM. Then the officer went over to ''our sister community''---Deerwood,--he wanted to see where the ''visitors'' lived. 

  Forward to ---- 9 AM THURSDAY MORNING---the same dedicated officer was once again parked in front of a certain house on Merion Dr. He was minding his own business---just watching.and watching.

  Fairways Watch had the privilege to have a lengthy conversation with this veteran deputy. I can assure you, that the ball game is only in about the 5th inning.---Like old Yogi Berra said--''it ain't over till it's over''

  A special thanks is due to many Fairways residents that live in the Merion Dr --Troon St area.These gals and guys stick together. Several weeks ago,--One of the lady residents typed a petition type letter, detailing suspected drug activity in their neighbor hood. This dedicated resident collected 27 signature and addresses. Fairways Watch was honored to hand carry the original petition letter to the special investigations office, on West Colonial and a copy to Captain Garrison at sector 2. ---The rest is recent history!---This is a classic example of what can be done when residents stick together and work together!