HUNTINGTON BEACH
NEIGHBORHOOD
WATCH
NEWSLETTER
Date: JULY 2004 Vol. 32 No. 7
POLICE/FIRE EMERGENCY 911 Information Desk 960-8843
NON-EMERGENCY/DISPATCH 960-8825 Graffiti Hot Line 960-8861
POLICE: Business Line 960-8811 Neighborhood Watch 536-5933
Vacation checks (R.S.V.P.) 374-1507 Layout Design: Midge Martin
Website: http://www.hbpd.org E-mail: swajda@hbpd.org
Compiled and Edited by Suzie Wajda, HBPD Community Services Specialist
JULY 2004 Postage
Donations Update
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
August 3, 2004—7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
On Tuesday, August 3RD Huntington
Beach residents are invited to join
forces with thousands of communities
nationwide for the 21ST Annual
National Night Out.”
A crime/drug prevention event,
This year we need to raise $20,000 to
cover postal costs through the end of the
National Night out is sponsored by the
year. At the end of May we received a National Association of Town Watch and co-sponsored by police
total of $10,117 from our subscribers. departments all over the nation.
So we have another $9,883 to raise in On August 3RD from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m., Huntington Beach residents are
order to have enough money by the end asked to turn on their porch lights and go outside to spend some time with
of the year.
their neighbors. Talk about starting a Neighborhood Watch Program or
A $4 donation from each subscriber
will generate the money we need to scheduling your second meeting to meet new neighbors. At your meeting,
continue to mail the newsletter directly we will inform you about home security, auto theft/burglary, and identity
to you. theft. Even though crime is down, we need to be alert and aware so that we
A $5 donation puts your name in the won’t become victims. Another thing to discuss with your neighbors are
newsletter as a contributor. A $20
drug houses—if you suspect a drug house on your street, call the Narcotics
donation or more will put your name in
the newsletter and you receive a Unit at (714) 536-5981 and give them the address and information. If you
Neighborhood Watch sticker and a Surf have a problem house with other possible criminal activity, you can contact
City key chain. Make your check out to Team C.O.P. North area officer is Officer Ramsey at 375-5095, or south of
HB NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH and Talbert is Officer Warden at 375-5140. Working and communicating with
send to:
HB NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH your neighbors and police can make a big difference in your neighborhood,
P O BOX 5667 but it takes getting involved and some time and effort.
HUNT. BEACH, CA 92615 The theme, back by popular demand, is “Give Neighborhood Crime and
Or:
Neighborhood Watch
Drugs a Going Away Party.” To schedule a Neighborhood Watch meeting,
Huntington Beach Police Dept. call 536-5993. Remember, it is everyone’s job to keep crime out of their
2000 Main Street neighborhoods. Call today and do your part to keep Huntington Beach a
Huntington Beach CA 92648
NO BOARD MEETING
safe place to live.
In August
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH NEWSLETTER—July 2004 Page 2
Going Away? Got a Minute to Talk About
PROTECTING YOUR HOME AND SAFETY WHILE TRAVELING.
•Carry a flashlight with fresh batteries, flares, a fire
It’s a fact that almost all types of personal and household extinguisher, and a first aid kit.
crime are highest in the warm months when people spend • Avoid traveling during the night hours if you can.
more time away from home on vacations or are involved in • If you are in a foreign country, learn the words for
outdoor activities. Avoid becoming part of this statistic by police officer and doctor. Know location of the
following these suggestions to protect your home, property, nearest U.S. consulate.
and family while you’re relaxing and having fun! MOTELS AND HOTELS
BEFORE YOU LEAVE use this checklist to secure your • Use all auxiliary locking devices when occupying
home. or leaving your room.
• Make sure your home looks lived in, not empty: • Know who’s knocking before you open the door.
stop mail and cancel all deliveries or ask a friend to • Keep extra cash and valuables locked in the hotel
make daily collections. Hide empty garbage cans. safe deposit box, not in the room. Always take
Leave shades and blinds in normal positions. Put cash, credit cards, and keys with you.
an automatic timer on several lights and the radio. • Locate fire exits, elevators, and the nearest phone.
Have a neighbor keep your property maintained. Plan the best way to get out of the building in an
• Leave a key with a trusted neighbor. emergency.
• Store valuables in a safe deposit box. • Inventory your belongings daily.
• Tell a neighbor you trust your departure and return • Be observant. Report any suspicious movements in
dates. Supply an itinerary with phone numbers the corridors or rooms to the management.
where you can be reached in an emergency. SIGHTSEEING
• Ask neighbors to keep an eye on your home while • Learn about your surroundings. Ask local residents
you’re gone. Have them pick up mail, newspapers, about problem areas and avoid them.
and advertisement flyers. • Select sightseeing companies and guides carefully.
• Lock all windows and doors, including your garage. • Make sure your children know the name, address,
Leave timers on lights inside. and telephone number of your hotel or motel.
AND AWAAAY WE GO… • Avoid advertising you are a tourist by the way you
• Carry a minimum amount of dress.
cash. Use traveler’s checks • If older children go off separately, be sure they
and credit cards, but keep a have watches and check in with you at prearranged
record of their numbers in a times.
separate and safe place.
TAKE ACTION—TODAY!
• Keep careful tabs on your
• Call the H.B. Police Crime
travel tickets—they’re as good as cash. Carry them
Prevention Unit at 536-5933 to
in an inside pocket, not protruding from a jacket or
have a home security booklet sent to
bag.
your home. Install all locks
• If driving, plan your route carefully, travel on main recommended to make it more difficult
roads, and use maps. Have your car serviced and for an average burglar to break in.
tires checked before leaving.
• List all credit card numbers, their expiration dates,
• Don’t talk about your plans to strangers. and numbers to call if lost.
• Always lock your car when it’s parked, even it the • Have your car checked.
stop is brief. Keep valuables out of sight,
• Offer your help to neighbors when they go away!
preferably locked in the trunk. Don’t leave wallets,
checkbooks, or purses in the car.
FREE VACATION HOUSE CHECKS!!!
• Never pick up hitchhikers.
Provided by the Retired Senior Volunteer Program
• If you stop overnight, remove bags and other
(RSVP). Please call 3 days prior to departure at
valuables from the car and take them inside. (714) 374-1507
• If your car breaks down, turn on your flashers and
raise the hood or tie a white cloth to the antenna. If
you must abandon your car, keep all passengers
together.
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH NEWSLETTER—July 2004 Page 3
HB1—CRIME FIGHTER IN
THE SKY RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES
The helicopter unit continued high
levels of activity
60
throughout the
month of May. 40
In addition to the 7
DUI’s located and 20
arrested by aircrews, a
0
number of significant felony suspects JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
where also taken into custody. 44 27 42 35 44 35 22 39 30 32 16 38
2002
A large gang fight was taking place
2003 35 44 33 29 54 36 37 41 30 32 16 38
near Tower 19 on the beach. HB1
arrived and located the fight and directed 2004 23 23 23 27 29 24
responding units to suspect vehicles as
they attempted to flee. Ground units
made a number of car stops and 2
suspects were taken into custody for
assault with a deadly weapon.
Officers McNaughton and Catalano
responded to a vehicle burglary near Special thanks to members listed below for their donations.
Edwards and Edinger. Officers utilized
the FLIR (forward looking infrared) and Due to limited space, contributor names may not be listed immediately, but as space allows.
located a hot vehicle in the area.
Officers were directed to the vehicle and Adams, Lucy/Donald Aiello, Diane Allen, Katherine/Leonard
the suspect was located hiding inside. Anderson, Edward Andrews, Kathleen Bekins, Maureen
He was arrested for 459 PC. Bell, Martha Blickensderfer, Frank Blunk, Christina/Mickey
All crews participated in a training day Braun, George/Helen Brinks Home Alarms Brown, Darsy
Buchea, Carol Burrud, Marlene Casey, K. Jean
with city and state lifeguards. Rescue
Cienfuegos, Eleanor/Rudolph Connelly, Bette/Carloie Connelly, Bette/Charlie
techniques, safety equipment Dang, Alin Dean, E. Todd Decker, Susan/Lewis
deployment, and ocean lifesaving Dunn, Cathaleen Ann Endo, Michi/Ichiro Engum, E.R./D.B.
responses were updated prior to the Felcoski, Jary/Jack Fitzgerald, Tracie/Kevin Gallego, Mariano
upcoming summer months. Gardner, Diane/Jamie Geas, Nicholas Geiger, Alois/Elfriede
Officer Pappas completed his training Gonzalez, Herlinda/Horge Goode, Judy/Robert Green, Martha/John
at Helistream. He took his Private Pilot Grigsby, Donald Grint, Jayne/Gary Guccione, Ellen
check ride on June 2nd. He will then Halcisak, MaryAnn/Joseph Halverson, Rhonda Hansen, Shari
continue work on his Commercial Pilot Hapke, Ruth/Walt Harmon, Doris Harris, Rexine
Harrison, Haruko/Edward Hart, Marion/Alvin Hauck, Barbara
License.
Howstan, Cathy Ikemori, Myrtle/George Ison, Adele/Glen
EXECUTIVE Jacobson, Joan/Carl Jacobson, Joan/Carl Johnson, Karen/Patrick
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Kensbock, Nancy/Harris Khosrovani, B. Kini, Margaret/Aaron
President Koehler, Margaret Kuiper, SueAnn/David Kyomura, Sumiko/Tadashi
KATHIE LIBOON Lachman, Judith/Albert Lamb, Albert/Louise Le, Phutho
Vice President Libhart, Doris Lillard, Marsha/Steven Lovacek, Marie S.
DAVID SHOSTAK Marr, Michele/Michael Martin, Frances Meredith Gardens HOA
Treasurer Michelson, Janet Michelson, Janet Michihira, Grace/Ray
KEN POLLOCK Miller, Gail Jane Moore, Marian Morris, Barbara
Past President Morris, Donna/Henry Mullins, Denise/Dean Nakamura, R.T./A.T.
CATHY STAN Nichols, M/M J.H. Nicola, Nancy Nielsen, Shirley/Cooper
Member at Large Nisbet, Walter Pannone, Armoida/Joseph Peterson, Harold
WAYNE WONG Pooler, Thelma/Ralph Pritzl, Carolyn/Donald Ritchie, Beverley/Wm.
Rosenthal, Linda/William Roy, Arlene/Albert Roy, Judith/Edward
Ruess, Marion/Richard Smith, Lorraine Steen, Joan
AREA SPEAKERS Tajalli, Maggie/Tanie/Tony Talbott, Janet/Eguy Taylor, Donna/Ronald
Kathy DePeri, Penny Lambright Thomas, Satch/Ken Thompson, Bette/Bruce Thorne, Barbara/Robert
Kathie Liboon, David Shostak Tufford, Wilford Van Tighem Audick, Cindy Walbert, Anina C.
Cathy Stan, Wayne Wong Wallace, Nancy Warnitz, Margaret/Jack Weber, Michael
Wenninger, Roger/Carole Williams, Barbara/John Wolder, Leslie/Kenneth
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH NEWSLETTER—July 2004 Page 4
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES, VEHICLE BURGLARIES GRAND THEFT AUTOS
The police patrol areas are the north Residential Burglaries RD 463 – 1`
and south. The patrol beats are 2-13. None
Your RD (Reporting District) is the Grand Theft Autos
half-mile square surrounding your Vehicle Burglaries RD 433 – 1 RD 443 – 1
home. RD 486 - 1 RD 462 – 1 RD 463 – 2
To locate your Beat and RD, please Grand Theft Autos BEAT 5
check the map on the back inside RD 476 - 1
page. In most cases, your BEAT/RD 1 Residential Burglary
is identified on your address-mailing BEAT 3 2 Vehicle Burglaries
label. 1 Grand Theft Auto
3 Residential Burglaries
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES 1 Vehicle Burglary Residential Burglaries
1 Grand Theft Auto RD 436 - 1
24 FOR JUNE
29 FOR MAY Residential Burglaries Street: Kingwood.
RD 455 – 1 RD 457 - 2 One entry by a window smash. No
Seven of the entries were due OPEN garage burglaries.
OR UNLOCKED windows or doors, or Streets: Colbreggan and two entries on
29% of the entries. Edye TWO ENTRIES BY OPEN OR Vehicle Burglaries
UNLOCKED DOORS OR RD 436 – 2
Further breakdown reveals 6 garage WINDOWS. One entry by a passkey
entries out of 24 burglaries, or 25% of which was a garage remote. Suspect in Grand Theft Autos
the entries reported in June. custody for Colbreggan entry. Suspect RD 427 – 1
in custody for Edye entries (same
Fourteen entries reported occurred house). No garage burglaries. BEAT 6
during daytime (6:00 am. to 6:00 pm.).
Ten entries occurred during night (6:00 Vehicle Burglaries 4 Residential Burglaries
pm. to 6:00 am.). RD 446 - 1 13 Vehicle Burglaries
4 Grand Theft Autos
There were four entries by force or pry Grand Theft Autos
tool, five entries by unknown means, one RD 456 – 1 Residential Burglaries
entry by passkey (garage remote) four RD 327 – 1 RD 339 – 1
attempts without entry and three entries BEAT 4 RD 359 – 1 RD 451 - 1
by window smash. Out of 24 residential
burglaries, six entries were garages or 2 Residential Burglaries ONE ENTRY BY OPENAN WINDOW.
25% of the entries. 6 Vehicle Burglaries Two entries by window smash and one
5 Grand Theft Autos attempt without entry. There was one garage
VEHICLE BURGLARIES burglary.
83 IN JUNE Residential Burglaries
109 IN MAY RD 443 - 2 Vehicle Burglaries
RD 329 - 1 RD 337 - 1
GRAND THEFT AUTOS Streets: Indianapolis and RD 349 – 3 RD 359 – 1
44 IN JUNE RD 441 – 3 RD 451 – 4
Sealargo. ONE ENTRY THRU
56 IN MAY
AN OPEN WINDOW. One Grand Theft Autos
entry by unknown means. There RD 349 – 1 RD 431 – 1
BEAT 2 were two garage entries. RD 451 – 2
0 Residential Burglaries
1 Vehicle Burglary Vehicle Burglaries
1 Grand Theft Auto RD 432 – 1 RD 442 – 1
RD 452 - 2 RD 462 – 1
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH NEWSLETTER—July 2004 Page 5
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES, VEHICLE BURGLARIES, GRAND THEFT AUTOS
BEAT 7 RD 272 – 7 RD 273 – 1 4 Vehicle Burglaries
RD 283 – 2 5 Grand Theft Autos
4 Residential Burglaries
7 Vehicle Burglaries Grand Theft Autos Residential Burglaries
3 Grand Theft Autos RD 272 – 3 RD 273 – 2 RD 148 – 1
RD 282 – 1
Residential Burglaries Street: Priscilla. One entry by force or pry
RD 319 – 1 RD 411 – 1 tool. There were no garage burglaries. A
RD 412 – 1 RD 423 – 1 BEAT 10 suspicious vehicle was seen during the time
of the Priscilla entry: 4-door white car.
Streets: Derby, Siena, Florida and Tyler. 4 Residential Burglaries
ONE ENTRY BY AN OPEN 5 Vehicle Burglaries Vehicle Burglaries
WINDOW. One entry by force or pry 5 Grand Theft Autos RD 128 – 1 RD 139 – 1
RD 146 – 1 RD 147 – 1
tool and two attempts without entry.
Residential Burglaries
There were no garage burglaries. Grand Theft Auto
RD 152 – 1 RD 153 – 1
RD 154 – 1 RD 155 – 1 RD 117 – 1 RD 128 – 1
Vehicle Burglaries RD 139 – 1 RD 146 – 1
RD 292 – 3 RD 319 – 1 RD 148 – 1
RD 422 – 2 RD 423 – 1 Streets: Bordeaux, Alderport, Dominica
and Waterway. ONE ENTRY BY AN BEAT 13
OPEN WINDOW. Two entries by pry
Grand Theft Autos tool or force. One entry by unknown 2 Residential Burglaries
RD 293 – 1 RD 412 – 1 means. There were two garage 25 Vehicle Burglaries
RD 423 – 1 burglaries. 6 Grand Theft Autos
BEAT 8 Residential Burglaries
Vehicle Burglaries
RD 151 – 2 RD 154 – 1 RD 242 – 1 RD 252 – 1
1 Residential Burglary
RD 164 - 1 RD 173 – 1
3 Vehicle Burglaries
Streets: Center and Glencoe.
4 Grand Theft Autos
Grand Theft Autos ONE ENTRY BY AN UNLOCKED
Residential Burglaries RD 151 – 1 RD 154 – 1 GARAGE. One entry by unknown
RD 164 – 1 RD 165 – 2 means.
RD 178– 1
Street: Pinehurst. Entry by unknown Vehicle Burglaries
BEAT 11 RD 232 – 1 RD 241 – 6
means. There were no garage burglaries.
RD 242 – 4 RD 251 – 2
0 Residential Burglaries RD 252 – 5 RD 253 – 2
Vehicle Burglaries 6 Vehicle Burglaries
RD 178 - 2 RD 188 - 1 RD 261 – 1 RD 262 – 4
3 Grand Theft Autos
Grand Theft Autos Grand Theft Autos
Residential Burglaries
RD 176 – 2 RD 179 – 2 RD 242 – 1 RD 251 – 1
None RD 252 – 1 RD 253 – 1
Vehicle Burglaries
RD 261 – 1 RD 262 – 1
BEAT 9
RD 158 – 1 RD 159 – 1
RD 166 – 1 RD 169 – 3
2 Residential Burglaries Neighborhood Watch meetings are
10 Vehicle Burglaires
conducted on Tues., Wed., or Thurs.
6 Grand Theft Autos
Grand Theft Autos evening, usually starting at 7 pm and
RD 157 – 1 RD 166- 1 ending around 8:30 pm. We need a
RD 168 – 1 home to have the meeting in and your
Residential Burglaries
RD 264 – 1 RD 272 - 1 neighbors to attend. Call 536-5933 to
schedule a date for your meeting. It
Streets: Lucia and Ash. One entry by will give you peace of mind to know
unknown means and one attempt without your neighbors are working together
entry. There was one garage burglary. to keep crime out of your
neighborhood.
BEAT 12
Vehicle Burglaries
1 Residential Burglary
VOLUNTEERS OF THE MONTH
VIPS RSVP
Diane Smith Stan Helfman
VOLUNTEERS IN POLICE SERVICES RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
Diane was raised in Southgate, Stan Helfman was born in
California. Her husband and she Brooklyn, New York. He attended
are both native Californians. Columbia University, College of
After high school she attended a Optometry and graduated in 1955 as
Los Angeles business school to a Doctor in Optometry.
become a court reporter. Upon In 1954 he married his wife
achieving a stenotype skill of Annette and they have 1 daughter and
170 works per minute, she 2 sons. They are also proud
applied and got a job with the grandparents to 7 grandchildren.
District Attorney’s Office. Right after graduating from
She was a legal statement Optometry College, Stan served 2
reporter for the Los Angeles years in the military and received his
District Attorney’s Office for 6 honorable discharge. In 1957, he
years, working in the Santa Monica Branch where she met her drove to California with his wife and
husband, who was a vice detective with the Los Angeles Police started his optometry practice in Compton. He had this practice
Department in the Venice/Pacific Division. They will celebrate for 26 years and worked in other doctor’s offices until he retired
their 35th wedding anniversary in August. They moved to in 1996.
Huntington Beach in 1974 and are still residing in their original Stan joined the Retired Senior Volunteer Program in 1997 and
home. While raising their son, Derek, she worked part-time in the has been a police volunteer for 7 years. He does vacation checks,
HB City School District for 10 years as a secretary/assistant to the takes down illegally posted signs, conducts administrative
teacher/coordinator of a state-funded program. She was a legal hearings for parking citations and also volunteers at the police
assistant in a civil litigation firm, working the last 12 years in department’s front desk .
Corona del Mar, California. In his spare time, Stan enjoys walking and riding his bike by the
Diane says they are fortunate to have their son and daughter-in- beach. And, of course, spending time with his lovely children.
law living in Huntington Beach and have most of the extended Stan moved to Huntington Beach in 1964 and lives in the
family (sisters, brothers, nieces and nephews) all in Orange Beachwalk Community.
County. The Smiths are a “River Rat” family and have had a Thank you, Stan, for all the things you do to help the
second home on the Colorado River for 25 years. All of them Huntington Beach Police Department.
enjoy jet skiing, fishing, golfing, quad riding and an occasional
trip to the Blue Water Indian Casino in Parker, Arizona.
Diane graduated from the 20th Citizen’s Police Academy and
has been active in the VIP program since May 2003. She has
volunteered at the South Sub-station and assists with the
secretarial/computer duties for the Community Liaison Team.
Thank you Diane, for the time and help you give to the police
department. It is truly appreciated.
VEHICLE BURGLARIES
GRAND THEFT AUTO
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100
100
50 50
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0 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
2002 120 68 109 49 71 68 52 89 84 112 46 40
2002 33 31 40 39 40 28 42 54 31 37 31 51
2003 80 63 77 64 98 86 91 87 86 93 55 77
2003 37 38 47 37 64 44 94 52 33 63 27 49
2004 88 82 83 94 109 83
2004 50 45 43 54 56 44