WASHINGTON STATE- Traffic Deaths Down Over Last 6 Years

The following article from The Herald shows that statewide there have been the lowest numbers of traffic deaths in the state since 1975 at 448 deaths for 2010. Traffic deaths are down in Snohomish County also at 31for 2010.


For the full article go to:

http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20110331/NEWS01/703319843

THE FALLS- Burglary

There was a break-in in the vicinity of the 14700 block of 65th Dr. S.E. Tuesday March 29 at approximately 3:25 p.m. The burglars broke in the front door of the house and staged the entry way with several items ready to take away, including a large flat screen TV & jewelry. The burglars sped away when they were approached by a neighbor’s son. They were driving a newer black Dodge crew cab with paper dealer plates. The two males looked to be in their early 20's and were very well-dressed.


If you know who these burglars are or saw this vehicle and noted the license number, please call 911. Refer to incident number SO 11049576.

Note: It has been very quiet in The Falls for the last month. Other than this burglary there have only been two assaults (one on March 12, the other on March 16) and a report of a non-priority malicious mischief on March 22 in The Falls according to http://www.crimereports.com/.

With the longer and warmer days of spring and summer, burglaries should pick up in the area. This might be a good time to review your crime prevention practices. Review the following tip sheet on “Residential Burglary Prevention” from the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office:

http://sheriff.snoco.org/Documents/Residential%20Burglary.pdf

SELLING YOUR HOUSE?- Protect Your Valuables

The Herald recently published the following article warning house sellers and real estate agents to protect any valuables during open houses.

http://heraldnet.com/article/20110306/BIZ/703069965/1014/BIZ06

Open houses can be opportunities for burglars to check out houses for valuable electronics,

jewelry, etc. The article leaves the impression that a burglar would come back at night. This would be true if the house is an empty model home or if the resident's are not staying in the house. However, the rule of thumb that burglars steal during the day in residential areas still remains valid.

As pointed out in this posting from SeattleCrime.com, http://www.seattlecrime.com/2011/03/09/reader-question-of-the-day-when-are-burglars-busiest?utm_source=twitterfeed, most residential burglars do their break-ins "during the day when you're at work." Also, the number of burglaries tend to increase during the summer. Having an alarm system definately deters burglars.

If you are selling your home take these steps to protect your property:

• Remove valuables from your home including jewelry, prescription medicines and electronics.
• Clean out drawers and medicine cabinets to prevent people from going on a treasure hunt.
• Introduce your Realtor to neighbors, and ask neighbors to watch for suspicious activity.
• Talk to your broker or agent about safeguarding your home.
• Install a working security system.

• Ask the local police or sheriff's deputies to patrol the area.

 

 

 

SNOHOMISH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE- Crime Prevention Newsletter

Here is a link to the latest issue of the Sheriff's Office's crime prevention newsletter "Partner's in Crime Prevention":

http://sheriff.snoco.org/Documents/JanFeb11.pdf

LYNNWOOD- Meth Bust Could have Mexican Cartel Ties

This article from The Herald shows that meth is still a problem in Puget Sound. And it talks about a possible Mexican gang connection.

http://heraldnet.com/article/20110225/NEWS01/702259888/1131/NEWS08

While local law enforcement agencies and a state law requiring stricter controls for an over the counter medicine used to make meth have greatly reduced meth labs, Mexican gangs have been known to take over the production and distribution of the drug.

THE HERALD- Domestic Violence

This link goes to an article recently published by The Herald on domestic violence. It shows how difficult it can be for domestic violence victims to get help.

http://heraldnet.com/article/20110220/NEWS01/702209959


The Herald also included the following information:

If you need help-


If you or someone you know needs help regarding domestic violence, contact the Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County hotline at 425-25-ABUSE, or 425-252-2873. The hotline is free and confidential, and advocates can help with safety plans. Friends, families and colleagues of victims also are encouraged to call.

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911.


For teens-

Classes are available for teens to learn about safe dates and healthy relationships. For more information, call 425-345-4668.


By the numbers-

Numbers are from between Jan. 1, 1997, and June 30, 2010, in Washington state.

SNOHOMISH COUNTY

46: Domestic-violence homicides
16: Abuser suicides

AROUND THE STATE

514 people killed, including people targeted for abuse, their children, family, friends and police.
25 percent of children living with victims witnessed the killing.
5 percent of the 293 children living with victims also were killed.
29 percent of domestic violence killings studied also ended in the abusers' suicides.
46 percent of victims had ended the relationship, or were trying to, at the time of the killing.

BY GENDER

Victims killed by abusers: 87 percent women, 13 percent men
Abusers who killed someone: 89 percent men, 11 percent women

TEENS

8 percent of victims killed were under 21.
31 percent of victims in cases closely studied were under 21 when the relationship started.

Learn more-

To read the 2010 fatality review and past reviews, or to find out how to get a copy of In Their Shoes, go to www.wscadv.org.

Source: Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence