HAPPY NEW YEAR

Don't drink and drive - and don't ride with anybody who does.

In LA County there have been over 1500 DUI arrests between 12/16 and 12/27. Imagine all the drunks that didn't get arrested!!!

BE SAFE AND RESPONSIBLE EVERYONE!!!

Have a Safe and Happy New Year!!!

Social Networking Sites: A Parent’s Guide

“It’s 10 p.m. Do you know where your children are?”
(FTC – Protecting America’s Consumers)

* Help Kids Socialize Safely Online

* A Few More Tips to Protect Pre-Teens

* What to do if there’s a problem

http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/tech/tec13.shtm

For More Information:

* ConnectSafely

* Cyberbully411

* GetNetWise

* Internet Keep Safe Coalition

* National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

* Staysafe

* Wired Safety

http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/tech/tec13.shtm

U.S. Federal Trade Commission

Burglary Suspect Caught

On Tuesday December 27, 2011, a black male was pretending to be wielding a weapon and holding people up at the Marson Street Pocket Park. The police were called and the suspect tried to evade police. With Air support and K9, the suspect was found hiding in a vacant home on Marson Street and taken into custody. The suspect has quite a record and thankfully to the LAPD is off the streets.

Grafitti Removal, Safety and more!!!

Just wanted to let everyone know, if you haven’t noticed already, that the Grafitti has been removed from the Billboard by the Triangle Liquor Store.

Also, a little Holiday Safety. There has been many home robberies in the Van Nuys area and they are finding that Windows are being left unlocked, Garages left open, and Doors Unlocked.  PLEASE BE VERY CAREFUL AND LOCK UP TIGHT! Why make it easy on these criminals!!!

Believe it or not they are finding that some of these criminals are actually cutting holes in the glass and not just breaking windows! They are also going door to door selling candy/magazines trying to find out who is home or not or to gain access to homes. Many of the kids that come to your homes selling magazine subscriptions/candy are not legitimate. PLEASE only buy these items from neighbors/children that you KNOW!!!

WISHING EVERY ONE A MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY HANNUKAH AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS! MAY WE ALL HAVE A SAFE, HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR!

 

Neighborhood Watch Meeting

Marson-Noble Neighborhood Watch

Thursday December 1st, 2011 at 7:00 pm

Debbie’s House at 14948 Marson Street

Our interim Senior Lead Officer will be speaking about crime in our Neighborhood!

Bring a Neighbor and see what you can do to help keep our Neighborhood Safe and Clean.

· Get to know your neighbors

· Voice your concerns

· Updates on crime stats

· Bring a neighbor

Please visit our blog online at http://marsonnobleneighborhoodwatch.blogspot.com

Barrio Marson-Noble Mira

Jueves 1 de Diciembre de 2011 a las 7:00 pm

Casa de Debbie 14948 Marson Street

Nuestro Oficial de interino plomo superior se habla de la delincuencia en nuestro barrio!

Traiga a un vecino y ver qué se puede hacer para ayudar a mantener nuestro barrio seguro y limpio.

• Conozca a sus vecinos
• Exprese sus preocupaciones
• Información actualizada sobre las estadísticas de la delincuencia
• Lleve un vecino

Por favor, visite nuestro blog en línea

http://marsonnobleneighborhoodwatch.blogspot.com

Street Lights ????

Quick update…Debbie has requested Street Lights for our Neighborhood. No guarantees, but keep your fingers crossed!!!

Changes at Mission Station

Hello neighbors,

I would like to let everyone know that Captain Scott has been promoted to Commander of West Bureau.  He will be replaced by Captain Todd Chamberlain on November 6th, 2011.

Also, our temporary Lead, Officer Menchaka was promoted to the Senior Lead of Sylmar. We will have a new Senior Lead as of November 6th, 2011. We do not know who it will be as of yet. However, you can still reach Officer Menchaka at the same numbers you used for Officer Ismail.

Halloween Safety

LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT
HALLOWEEN SAFETY

Halloween Crime Prevention for Kids

Halloween is an exciting time of the year and a particularly special treat for children.However, Halloween can be very stressful, as some people may play mean tricks and provide tainted treats. Parents and children should be alert to unnecessary hazards.Concerns about child security can ruin the joy of Halloween.These crime prevention tips can help make Halloween a safe and more enjoyable for everyone.

Crime Prevention Tips

• Do not leave your home unattended.
• Walk through your neighborhood with others to discourage acts of malicious mischief and speeding motorists.
• Only give homemade treats to children you know. Make sure the treats are properly wrapped.
• Give commercially wrapped treats to children you do not know.
• Instruct your children to never enter the home of a stranger.
• Never invite children into your home.
• Instruct children not to stray from their group.
• Children should never be allowed to go out alone.• Always know who your children are with.
• Always escort your children. Or have another trusted adult escort them.
• Adult escorts should carry flashlights.
• Children should walk, not run, to avoid tripping.
• Children should never accept rides from strangers.
• Turn your porch light on to let children know it's all right to visit your home.
• Children should never take shortcuts through backyards, alleys or parks.
• At night, children should stay on well-lit streets.
• Children should wear comfortable, proper fitting costumes and shoes. Oversized costumes, shoes, boots or loose fitting high heels can make it difficult for children to walk.
• Props, such as toy guns, swords and knives should be made of soft rubber, Styrofoam, cardboard or other pliable material.
• Replica firearms that could be mistaken for real firearms should be avoided.
• If your child carries a jack-o'-lantern, a flashlight should be placed inside, not a candle.
• Children should use non-allergenic facial makeup instead of masks.
• Masks can restrict vision. If your child wears a mask, make sure it is removed when he/she crosses a street.
• Children should look in all directions before crossing the street and should obey all traffic signals.
• Children should always walk on sidewalks and not on streets.
• Children should cross streets at comers. They should never cross streets between parked cars, in the middle of blocks or diagonally across intersections.
• Streets in rural areas without sidewalks should be avoided. If there are no sidewalks, children should stay as far left of the roadway as possible and walk facing traffic.

Halloween Crime Prevention Quiz for Kids

Halloween is a time for ghosts and goblins and fun with your friends. Almost everybody is nice,but sometimes a few people play mean tricks on children at Halloween.These tricks include putting dangerous things in candy and treats. Play it safe on Halloween and follow the advice in the Halloween Crime Prevention Quiz below.

Place a check beside the answer you feel is best.

1. Someone gives you candy that is not wrapped and sealed by a candy company. You should:
a. Eat the candy.
b. Save the candy for another day.
c. Throw the candy away.

2. One of the treats you were given has something suspicious sticking out of it. You should:
a. Bite into the candy to see what it is.
b. Tell your Mom and/or Dad immediately so they can report it to the police.
c. Do not tell anyone and save the candy for later.
d. Give the candy away.

3. The safest way to go trick or treating is:
a. Alone.
b. Late at night.
c. On your bicycle.
d. With your parents.

4. The best place to go trick or treating is:
a. In a strange neighborhood.
b. In your own neighborhood where you know people.
c. Where there is a pumpkin in the window.

HALLOWEEN CRIME PREVENTION QUIZ ANSWER KEY
l.C
2.B
3.D
4.B

For more Crime Prevention Information visit our web site at www.lapdonline.org

Vandalism September 10, 2011

Saturday morning between 3:00a.m. and 4:00a.m. a few cars in the Neighborhood were vandalized. The cars were spray painted with Grafitti (not all cars had foul language) as well as having their windows shot out.

This is just one of those cars. There were at least 3 others that we are aware of. We know that the person or persons responsible were in a vehicle…make and model is unknown. If you saw anything, please let us know. Otherwise we need to come together to protect our Neighborhood.

Remember, we are the eyes and ears for the LAPD! If these instances aren’t reported then how is the LAPD to know what is happening!

Neighborhood Watch Signs

Just thought I would let everyone know, (in case you haven’t already noticed), that we had two (2) of our Neighborhood Watch Signs installed this past Friday by Graffiti Busters!

The first one is posted by the Middle School!

The second one is posted on Lanark and Sepulveda place.

I am hoping to get the third sign posted this week and it will be posted on Marson and Sepulveda Place by the Park!

The fourth sign will have to be put up by DOT and we are unsure how long this will take. This sign will be posted on Burnet and Burton. Unfortunately there is not a metal pole (like these in the picture) for the sign to be placed. DOT will have to install a post for the this sign!

Three (3) of our four (4) were bought with the monies we earned at our Garage Sale. The fourth sign was donated by Jerry and Carol! Thank you!

Mosquitos in the Area

The Los Angeles County Vector Control has been catching and testing Mosquitos in our Neighborhood checking for West Nile Virus.

They have found several carrying the West Nile Virus. It is recommended to not be out after dusk or make sure you use a mosquito repelent to protect yourselves and your family!!!

August 2011 Neighborhood Watch Meeting

Marson-Noble Neighborhood Watch

Thursday August 4th, 2011 at 7:00 pm

Debbie’s House on Marson and Saloma

We will have Detectives from the Mission Station Gang Unit as our Guest Speakers.

Bring a Neighbor and see what you can do to help keep our Neighborhood Safe and Clean.

· Get to know your neighbors

· Voice your concerns

· Updates on crime stats

· Bring a neighbor

 

 

Barrio Marson-Noble Mira

Jueves 4 de Augusto de 2011 a las 7:00 pm

Casa de Debbie en Marson y Saloma

Tendremos Detectives de la Unidad de Pandillas Misión estación como nuestros invitados

Traiga a un vecino y ver qué se puede hacer para ayudar a mantener nuestro barrio seguro y limpio.

• Conozca a sus vecinos
• Exprese sus preocupaciones
• Información actualizada sobre las estadísticas de la delincuencia
• Lleve un vecino

April Neighborhood Watch Meeting

Our next Neighborhood Watch Meeting will be held on Thursday April 7th, 2011 at 7pm at Debbie’s House located at Marson and Saloma.

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

February Meeting

Marson-Noble Neighborhood Watch

Thursday February 3rd, 2011 at 7:00 pm

Debbie’s House on Marson and Saloma

We will have a Detective from Vice as our Guest Speaker.

Crime has increased in our Neighborhood in December and January. So, bring a Neighbor and see what you can do to help keep it Safe and Clean.

· Get to know your neighbors

· Voice your concerns

· Updates on crime stats

· Bring a neighbor

 

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Barrio Marson-Noble Mira

Jueves 3 de Febrero de 2011 a las 7:00 pm

Casa de Debbie en Marson y Saloma

Tendremos un detective del Vicepresidente como nuestro Invitado.

La delincuencia ha aumentado en nuestro barrio en diciembre y enero. Por lo tanto, lleve un vecino y ver lo que puede hacer para ayudar a mantenerlo limpio y seguro.

• Conozca a sus vecinos
• Exprese sus preocupaciones
• Información actualizada sobre las estadísticas de la delincuencia
• Lleve un vecino