Division Staff Captain Erik Maness- Commander 876-8302 Sergeant Luis Aguilar- Problem Oriented Policing Supervisor 876-8353 Laura Grossman- Crime Prevention Specialist/ Newsletter Editor 876-8322 Service Center- 7000 B 65th Street Sacramento, CA 95823 Monday-Friday (Excluding holidays) 9AM-5PM 876-8300 Terri Kral- Office Mgr 876-8309 Sacramento County Sheriff s Department The Central Division Link A Crime Prevention Monthly Publication Serving The Unincorporated areas of South Sacramento www.sacsheriff.com Sheriff Scott Jones Celebrate Patriot Day 9/11 The Sheriff s Department-Central Division Sheriff s Activities League (SAL) has been active for a month now and has received positive attention from local businesses, participating youth as well as their parents. Deputy Cary Trzcinski, Program Director says, Each Friday for the month of August we have held a basketball program and the kids have a great time. Guest speakers from either our department or local colleges talk with the kids about subjects such as making good decisions in life, picking good friends, doing their best in school, etc. Their parents have commented that they really like us talking with the boys and girls about these subjects. We all want to be there and even if I wasn t involved in this program, I would want my own kids to get involved. Two weeks ago the program offered a bar-b-que courtesy of Hilary Gould, Neighborhood Services Representative. Everyone loved it Says Trzcinski. The media was invited and featured the program. Sheriff Jones and Captain Maness were both present. We could not have this program without everyone s help and various donations that have been made. I encourage people to go to our website at www.ssdsal.org. Check it out. There is also a list of businesses and people who have donated to the program. Deputies Ed Yee, Todd Henry, The Gang Unit, POP Team and Sheriff s Activities League Off To A Great Start! September 2011 VIPS have been instrumental to this program. This program encourages positive interaction between kids and law enforcement. Sometimes kids just see law enforcement when something bad has happened. We are real and good people who may share the same sports interests as these youth. We hope to continue our efforts in this very important program, says Trzcinski. A big thank you to Charles at Family Life Center on 14th Avenue for allowing this program to be held at this facility.
Personal Safety-Out and About The chances of a person becoming a victim of a robbery or an attack of any sort are pretty slim; however, it could happen and there s nothing worse than knowing it could have been prevented. In this edition, we ll talk about some steps you can take to ensure your safety, regardless of where you are, when you re out-and-about for a walk, run, roll or jog. 1. Statistically, there is less of a chance of becoming a victim of a robbery or assault when you re in the company of a trusted friend or family member while out on your stroll. That family member can also be of a four legged type, which can be a true deterrent to criminal acts. 2. Take a cell phone with you. Be prepared to call 911 if necessary. It s also a good idea to program in the 7 digit phone number of the local emergency services in the areas you frequent most. The Sacramento County Sheriff s Department direct Emergency line is 874-5111. 3. Let someone know where you re going and when you expect to be back. Vary your route and don t take a trip through areas you know are unsafe. Also, take only what you need! Carrying a wallet full of money and credit cards probably won t help you exercise any better and if someone were to demand your possessions, giving up a few bucks is a lot easier than giving up a wallet full of hard earned money. 4. Most importantly, keep a prevention mindset by being aware of your surroundings and those around you, but don t lose focus on the value of exercising the enjoying your time outside! Remember to report suspicious activity and crimes immediately.
Al Cross Jan Fojcik Gail Kelly Dolores Adamson 1202 hours 1041.5 hours 114.5 hours 1000 hours The above Sheriff s Central Division Volunteers were recently honored for their dedicated service to the Sheriff s Department as well as the South County communities. Activation of New Dig ital Cam era System The Sacram ento M etropolitan Red Light Photo Enforcement Detail has placed a new digital cam era system at the intersection of Florin Road and Lindale Drive. This new system is currently being tested and is scheduled to go live on July 14, 2011. During the first thirty days, red light violators will be m ailed a warning notice. Effective August 13, 2011, red light violators at this intersection will begin receiving citations by m ail. W hen a citation is issued to a violator, information about a website will be included. Viewing the website will allow the violator to review the still and/or video im ages that capture the violation being com mitted. Clearly visible will be the location of the violator s vehicle in relation to the intersection s limit line and the color of the traffic signal lights at the location. Increased traffic safety is the top priority of Sacram ento County s Red Light Enforcement program. Since the program s implementation, photo-enforced intersections have seen reductions of up to 76 percent in red light-related collisions throughout the county. Deputy Jason Ram os Sheriff s Spokesm an
Clunk, clank, sputter...vehicle breakdown The feeling of dread when your car takes its last gasp, the warning lights come on, the engine fails...now what? It can happen anywhere at any time so it s important to be prepared for a vehicle breakdown, flat tire or other vehicle mechanical difficulties that can leave you stranded or worse. Prepare for just such an emergency by having the right equipment and mindset. Outfit your vehicle Include the following equipment in your vehicle s inventory or safety equipment: Flashlight, tire changing equipment (a spare tire), first aid kit, something warm in case you need to be out of the vehicle, flares or other hazard lighting devices, a fire extinguisher and any small tools that may be of assistance in a minor repair. Get out of the lane of traffic if at all possible by pulling over to the shoulder and as far from traffic as possible. You may need additional space around your vehicle to make the needed repairs so give yourself plenty of room. Pull to the right shoulder whenever feasible versus stopping on a center median. Let other vehicles know you are there and your vehicle has become inoperable by activating your hazard lights and raising the hood. There can be an inclination to exit and say out of your vehicle, but in a highway situation that could actually put you in more risk. Remember, you vehicle is a partial steel cage surrounding you that can provide protection from other vehicles. If you are out on foot, you don t have that protective barrier. The best position is to be in the passenger s seat with your seatbelt on. Under ideal circumstances you may have a cell phone to call for assistance. If not, and there is a roadside callbox or other place within walking distance that you can get to in order to make a call, then consider safely setting out to make the call for help. Don t forget to not surprise emergency services when they arrive on scene. Announce yourself and approach slowly with your hands visible and explain what you are doing! The next DEA Medication Take Back is Saturday, October 29th Don t flush your meds! Watch for more info in next month s newsletter
Detectives Seek Information Regarding Homicide Victim Sheriff s Homicide detectives are seeking information regarding the actions and whereabouts of 59-year old Marilyn Nash (see photo below) from August 31st to the morning of September 1st. Nash s body was discovered at around 7:00 a.m. on September 1st, near the southbound Highway 99 on-ramp from westbound Florin Road. Nash was the victim of a homicide, although the exact cause of her death is still being investigated. Deputies responded to a call from a man who had been walking eastbound Florin Road approaching the Highway 99 overpass, and saw the victim, Nash, lying motionless in an embankment off of the roadway. Detectives have no information regarding any suspects in this case, and have not established a motive for the incident. The last location Nash was seen is the Chevron gas station at the intersection of Florin Road and East Parkway, shortly before 1:00 a.m. the morning of September 1st. Detectives are also trying to identify two women who were at the same location, and are believed to have had contact with Nash (see photo below). The two women are not considered suspects in this case, but detectives would like to identify them and speak with them regarding any knowledge they have about Nash s activities in the early morning hours of September 1st. Detectives would like anyone who had contact with Nash or knew of her whereabouts anytime between August 31st and September 1st to contact the Sheriff s Homicide Bureau at (916) 874-5115, Crime Alert at (916) 443HELP, or send a text message tip to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter SACTIP followed by the tip information. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. Deputy Jason Ramos, Sheriff's Spokesman Marilyn Nash Potential Witnesses