THE UNKNOWN AMONG US

Your neighbor hood watch coordinator is is in the 15th year of residency in the Fairways. For 11 of those years I have had the privilege and pleasure of working with the watch program and the Orange County Sheriffs Office. During this time I have seen numerous examples of criminal activity and  problematic community social issues.Many of the social problems involved unregistered,and unapproved residents.---''the mystery move ins'' are always with us.
 HOWEVER,---I have never seen as many unknowns, walking our streets and using our amenities as we have now!--I see as many as 5 to 7 cars, parked overnight, at a 2 bedroom house!----I see very young  people who claim to be residents--yet when asked, say that they are not registered.--further more they will not give addresses.
  CASE IN POINT---This AM I saw two young,''unkept'' males, walking---I did something that I am not supposed to do,--I profiled them, and stopped and talked to them. [a George Zimmerman no no]--They said yes they lived with their mother, but would not give me moms address---One said that he was 21 and had a job, and did not have to register anywhere!---RED FLAGS. I then pulled back and waited--They went to the ''snack bar''---I waited and quietly followed them to a specific address. ---All of this was sent to Priscilla and Lena. This was a civil community issue, not one that law enforcement can deal with.
 WHAT CAN WE DO??
 CALL THE OFFICE--CALL THE OFFICE --WRITE LETTERS--WRITE LETTERS!---If we do not help clean up our own back yard,---we will be just another DEERWOOD.
 REST ASSURED FAIRWAYS WATCH WILL DO ALL WE CAN TO ALLEVIATE THIS SAD SITUATION. WE WILL NEVER HESITATE TO EVEN CALL 911, WHEN APPROPRIATE!

THE SAD SAGA OF OUR AREAS HOMELESS

Some of you ,may have noticed the construction clearing on Rt 50.The area in this photo is close by beside Colonial Woods development.This particular area is being cleared for a large retention pond, not for resident construction.
 Take special note of the debris pile, in the center of the photo. This separate pile is the remains of the homeless camp, which was in the woods ,next to Fricke Dr.. 
 WE HAD LONG HEARD OF A CAMP ,NEARBY OUR COMMUNITY--WELL FOLKS HERE IS WHATS LEFT OF IT!
 In previous conversations with Captain Meade of OCSO,--He had confirmed that the camp existed. The Captain also said that he had a special deputy that monitored the camps in our area. This deputy has become personally acquainted with some of the homeless living there. The Captain has told me several times''there are some good honest people among the homeless,--they are not all criminals''.
  Its like the old saying---''EVERY BODY HAS GOT TO BE SOMEWHERE''--Where the folks went to from this camp, is any bodies guess!
  If you see anyone suspicious, walking into our community, call 911 and let the deputies check them out---They are qualified to do that,---we are not!

LATEST CRIME STATISTICS FOR OUR AREA

Today at 7:50 AM

	Orange County Sheriff's Office  Crime Prevention Unit

Good Morning:

Below is the property stats for March 2014.

SECTOR 2
Zone	Auto Burglary	Residential Burglary	Commercial Burglary	Auto Theft
20	24	22	6	14
21	7	5	3	1
22	53	43	22	17
23	13	14	3	3
24	21	17	11	9
25	32	12	9	14
TOTAL	150	113	54	58

THE FAIRWAYS IS IN ZONE 22

DFC Melissa Belmont 

Orange County Sheriff's Office
Crime Prevention Unit
Sector Two
Office:  407-254-4838
melissa.belmont@ocfl.net

SICK--SICK--SICK !

THIS AM , FAIRWAYS WATCH RECEIVED SEVERAL PHONE CALLS FROM UPSET RESIDENTS. THESE CALLS WERE ABOUT A NOTICE ON THE MAILBOX BULLETIN BOARD.
 THE NOTICE WAS SUPPOSEDLY AN ANNOUNCEMENT saying that--''A MEXICAN BILLIONAIRE , HAS BOUGHT THE FAIRWAYS'' !
       The notice was cleverly designed to look like a newspaper clipping---upon examination--it became apparent that this was a DEMENTED attempt to be an April fools joke on all of the residents.The stupid trick, went so far as to say Governor Scott was involved, and the Mexican billionaire was going to turn Rt 50 into a MEXICAN RIVIARA.
  Folks, we do not need this kind of CRAP ! Some of our residents were extremely upset over this sick attempt of some ''LOON'' trying to be funny.
  This is another example of why we need more and a faster means of communication in the community.

AGGRESSIVE DOG WARNING!

ALL RESIDENTS SHOULD BE ADVISED OF A POTENTIAL THREAT POSED BY 2, LARGE MIXED BREED DOGS,COMING INTO OUR COMMUNITY FROM CONGRESS ST.THESE DOGS  ARE COMING UNDER THE FENCE, IN THE AREA OF THE14600 BLOCK TO THE 14900 BLOCK OF SPYGLASS.THE SHERIFFS OFFICE AND ANIMAL CONTROL HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THIS PROBLEM.
  IT IS THE OPINION OF SOME RESIDENTS THAT THESE DOGS ARE AGGRESSIVE AND VICIOUS. Hometown management was also advised of the needed fence repair
 

UPDATE OF THE LAWSUIT AGAINST ALL OF US

BELOW YOU WILL FIND A PUBLIC RECORD COPY OF THE PAST MONTHS COURT ACTIVITIES AND FILINGS.---TAKE SPECIAL NOTE OF THE O3/20/2013 ENTRY.--ONE OF THE PARTIES HAS FILED A---- PROPOSAL FOR SETTLEMENT.----WHO?---STAY TUNED!---THE LAWYERS ARE STILL LAWYERING--IT IS ANYONE,S GUESS HOW THIS ''UNCALLED FOR MESS'' WILL END..

Plaintiff	BORN, AUDREA			---------------JOEL L. PIEDRA, Esquire   Retained 407-352-3535(W)

Events & Orders  ourt

			DISPOSITIONS
11/13/2013			Voluntary Dismissal (Judicial Officer: Kest, John Marshall)  Comment (**sent to rec 11/19/2013**) Party( FAIRWAYS COUNTRY CLUB INC)
			OTHER EVENTS AND HEARINGS
03/20/2014			Notice of Service of Proposal for Settlement
03/19/2014			Request for Copies AUDREA BORN
03/05/2014			Notice of Taking Deposition(s)
03/04/2014			Notice of Taking Deposition(s)
02/04/2014			Notice of Taking Deposition(s)
02/04/2014			Notice of Production of Non-Party
01/29/2014			Notice of Filing
01/29/2014			Order Granting Substitution of Party counsel
01/25/2014			Petition/Motion for Substitution of Counsel
01/25/2014			Notice of Hearing January 28, 2014, at 8:30 a.m. - EX PARTE
01/23/2014			Request for Copies
01/22/2014			Notice of Service of Answers to Interrogatories
01/22/2014			Response to Request to Produce AUDREA BORN
01/15/2014			Letter
01/15/2014			Order Compelling Discovery (Ex Parte)
01/10/2014			Notice of Production of Non-Party
01/10/2014			Motion to Compel (Amended)
01/07/2014			Notice of Service of Answers to Interrogatories
12/20/2013			Answer & Affirmative Defenses Fairways Spe LLc and Hometown America
12/17/2013			Letter
12/17/2013			Amended Complaint
12/17/2013			Answer to Amended Complaint/Petition Fairways Homeowners
12/17/2013			Notice of Designation of Email Address
12/17/2013			Reply to Affirmative Defenses
12/17/2013			Reply to Affirmative Defenses Audrea Born
12/17/2013			Order Granting Motion to Amend Complaint
12/11/2013			Motion to Amend Complaint
12/11/2013			Notice of Designation of Email Address
12/11/2013			Motion to Compel Fairways, SPE, LLC a

LATEST CRIME STATISTICS FROM THE SHERIFF

Just in from Orange County Sheriffs Office
Criminal Investigation Unit

"Please update your Crime Prevention Officer on any recent changes to your information"

(always reply with Sector, Zone & subdivisions name)

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THE FAIRWAYS IS IN ZONE 22

PROPERTY CRIMES 2/1/2014 TO 2/28/2014             SECTOR 2 Zone Auto Burglary Residential Burglary Commercial Burglary Auto Theft 20 15 34 7 3 21 5 9 2 3 22 56 41 15 25 23 0 10 2 2 24 10 25 10 2 25 13 21 9 4 TOTAL 99 140 45 39

The accuracy of this information is based solely on the reports received by the Crime Analysis Unit

CHECK OUT THIS SCAM IN OUR AREA!

credit management association scam elderly orlando Florida

*Consumer Comment: Fraud -                  

THIS IS A REPRINT FROM ''RIP OFF REPORTS'', SHOWING AN EXAMPLE OF A SCAM IN OUR BACK YARD---BEWARE!

 

I was contacted by this company September 2013 about a debt consolidation. After speaking with Melissa Daniels
she told me she could lower the interest rates on all my credit cards and eliminate my debt. I was instructed she would issue me a credit card to use during this process and she would pay off all my other cards.
She then started asking me to pay a $2000.00 fee for this. After talking to my husband we decided we were not interested in the service, we informed Melissa of this but without our permission she had a credit card issued in our name. She took a $2000.00 advance on the card, put this in our bank account and two days later withdrew $2000.00 from our account for fees.
We did not know this had occurred,then she called me and asked me to take cash advances from 3 of my credit cards in the amount of an additional $8,200.00 and deposit in my checking account. When asked what this money was for I was told it was for attorney fees. At that point we again told her we were not interested.
When we contacted her we were switched to Tonya and then to Leah. At this point they were very rude and obnoxious. When we tried to call them back the phone did not answer.I do not know how she got a credit card issued in our name without our permission.
This company is preying on the elderly that does not understand this process and need to be stopped and the parties need to be reimbursed. Mine was 2000.00 another report on here was 3200.
At last contact they told me when I paid off my debts they would think about giving me my money back. At this point I have been ripped off two thousand dollars and need to get back.
Someone needs to address this situation and quickly!!! You should not be able to contact people in their 80's and do this.-----------DO NOT GET ''SUCKER PUNCHED''

SOME GOOD ADVICE AND DIRECTIONS!

THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS A REPRINT FROM THE ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE THE TIMING IS VERY APPROPRIATE.

	Orange County Sheriff's Office  Crime Prevention Unit

As we go about our daily activities we find ourselves running around town, whether it’s dropping the kids off at school, heading to and from work, grabbing the groceries, or walking the dogs.  Throughout our day we see many things happening around us, but how many of us find ourselves observing what is going on around us?

According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary “see” is defined as to notice or become aware of (someone or something) by using your eyes, whereas observe is defined as to watch and sometimes also listen to (someone or something) carefully.  When it comes to noticing suspicious activity, the difference would be I saw a person going from house to house vs. I saw a person going from house to house, and then I saw him go to the side or back yard of a house and this is what he was wearing.

When reporting suspicious activity I often get asked what suspicious activity is.  A few examples are, anyone forcibly entering a car or home, someone running from a home or through the neighborhood under unusual circumstances, someone carrying a weapon, a loiterer who doesn't belong in the area or is entering a neighbors private property, a person walking around the neighborhood with items that may be stolen, a person looking into cars or windows of residences, and strange vehicles parked in your area.  A few other situations to observe and report would be someone climbing in or out of a window, broken windows, removed screens, people climbing fences, and people hiding from a passerby. 

Remember, suspicious activity can be anything. Once you see something, observe it, and don’t be too quick to rationalize your observations. Remember to trust your sixth sense, and contact the Sheriff’s Office with your observations. 

When contacting the Sheriff’s Office be prepared to provide the location and a good description of person(s) and/or vehicle.  When describing a person be prepared to provide an approximate height, weight, facial hair, race, sex, distinguishing marks such as piercings and tattoos, and clothing- anything that is distinguishing.  When describing a vehicle provide as much information as possible such as the color, newer or older model, the make and model if possible, 4 door vs. 2 door, tint vs. no-tint, rims vs. hubcaps, vehicle damage, and the tag if possible.  If you cannot make out the tag number its ok, but try to take note if it’s a specialty tag, or perhaps an out of state tag. All of this information is helpful. 

Please remember that your safety is first, be the eyes and ears, back away if you observe something suspicious or criminal, and contact the Orange County Sheriff’s Office at 911 for emergencies, and at 407-836-HELP (4357) for non-emergencies

YET, ANOTHER, BROAD DAYLIGHT BURGLARY IN THE FAIRWAYS!

   I         IT HAS HAPPENED AGAIN!   

This morning  at 9AM [Feb 27] ,a resident locked their house and left the community for about an hour and a half. Upon their return they found that their home had been burglarized and jewelry taken. The door had a standard type lock, which was ''jimmied''
  This latest crime was committed in the 1920,s  address area of Inverary drive. 
  All of the recent burglaries have happened in broad daylight, in well traveled ,wide open areas.
  The neighbors in this area are a close nit group.--yet no one seen anything suspicious. The sheriffs office was notified and a report made. Upon advice of the deputy, the resident notified the office. The office told the resident that there was nothing that they could do now! ---MAYBE THE OFFICE CAN NOT DO ANYTHING NOW, BUT IT MIGHT HAVE PREVENTED THIS AND OTHER CRIMES, IF WE HAD A REASONABLE FORM OF GATE SECURITY!

HELICOPTER LANDING CANCELLED ONCE AGAIN

DUE TO A FAST APPROACHING WEATHER SYSTEM ,WE ONCE AGAIN HAD TO POST PONE THE AIRCRAFT LANDING AND DISPLAY.----STAY TUNED --WE WILL HAVE THE EVENT LATER!

SPECIAL ALERT FOR ALL RESIDENTS!

    EVERY ONE SHOULD TAKE NOTICE!  

                    At approximately 12;30PM Thursday January 13, the following occurred near the intersection of Pebble Beach and Firestone St. A resident heard their large breed dog barking. The resident responded and went to the front portion of the home. The resident immediately noticed ,a front slider closed to their Florida room. This door is always left open during the day. The dog was very agitated and barking from the inside of the home. The owner, quickly realized that ''someone'' had been in the residence and closed the sliding door.  The owner theorized that the door was closed to isolate the dog from an obvious intruder. The resident went outside the home and talked to 2 different neighbors. The neighbors had seen a young Hispanic male with curly hair come out of the victims house. It was also reported that this young individual was wearing a grey shirt. No other details were given. OCSO was called and they responded promptly. The officer, took a report and went out into the neighbor hood to look for the described suspect.
   BEAR IN MIND ---this is the second instance this month , happening in broad daylight, in an open area of our community.

STAY ALERT-- REPORT ALL SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY----''IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING''                              

IN MEMORY OF ONE OF THE GOOD GUYS

THE FOLLOWING IS A REPRINT FROM THE ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE

A Policeman's ..23rd Psalm

The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want,

His comforting hand reduces fear to naught;

He makes me walk through streets of crime,

But He gives me courage and peace of mind

.

He leads me by still waters in the path I trod,

And He says in Romans I'm a "minister of God,"

He leads me in righteousness as He restores my soul,

For His name's sake He keeps me whole.

When I walk through death's valley, right up to the

door,

I will fear no evil, for He comforts me more;

For Thou art with me every step of the way,

As thy rod and thy staff protect me each day.

He prepares a table, especially for me,

As I work daily among life's enemies;

He gives me authority to uphold the law,

And He anoints my position in the midst of it all.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me,

Each day of my life through eternity;

As I long to hear Him say, "Well done...,"

When I lay down my life,

my badge,

and my gun...

A SPECIAL NOTE TO ANY RESIDENT WHO MIGHT CHOOSE TO CONFRONT A SUSPICIOUS PERSON. THIS DEPUTY WAS INVESTIGATING A CAR BURGLARY!

 

The OCSO honors a hero and our fallen brother, Deputy

 

Sheriff Jonathan "Scott" Pine. 

 

This senseless death is a devastating loss to his family,

 

our agency and the community.

 

Deputy Pine was shot and killed in the line of duty early

 

this morning, while investigating a burglary call. 

 

As the 34-year-old arrived at a residence in

 

southwestern Orange County, he saw the burglary

 

suspect and radioed in to advise he was involved in a

 

foot pursuit. While he chased the suspect, something

 

went horribly wrong and the suspect was able to

 

shoot at and strike Deputy Pine. 

A short time later, the

 

suspect was found dead of a self-

inflicted gunshot

 

wound. A second suspect was arrested

on felony

 

charges.

Deputy Pine was rushed to the hospital where he died

 

from his injuries. He leaves behind a loving wife and

 

three young children. Please keep them in your thoughts

 

and prayers.

 

 

As we mourn Deputy Scott Pine, we pay tribute to a

 

man who like many before him, made the ultimate

 

sacrifice to serve and protect our community. Rest in

 

peace.

.