May 2009 Crime Stats

Disturbing the Peace
3000 Block Gena Road
Disorderly Conduct
05/01/09

Assault
2100 Block Miriam Lane
Simple Assault/Simple Battery
05/06/09

Vandalism
2700 Block Miriam Lane
Damage to Property – Private
05/08/09

Burglary
2800 Block Toney Drive
Burglary – No Forced Entry – Residence
05/09/09

Assault
2100 Block Miriam Lane
Simple Assault/Simple Battery
05/08/09

Assault
2900 Block Lynda Place
Simple Assault/Simple Battery
05/11/09

Burglary
3200 Block Toney Drive
Burglary – Forced Entry – Residence
05/20/09

Burglary
2200 Block Miriam Lane
Burglary – Forced Entry – Residence
05/19/09

Vehicle Break-In/Theft
2100 Block Miriam Lane
Larceny – Articles From Vehicle
05/23/09

Theft/Larceny
2100 Block Holly Hill Drive
Larceny Free Text
05/23/09

Vandalism
2100 Block Miriam Lane
Damage to Property – Private
05/10/09

Assault
2900 Gena Drive
Simple Assault/Simple Battery
05/27/09

Burglary
2100 Block Holly Hill Drive
Burglary – Forced Entry – Residence
05/29/09

Assault
2300 Block Miriam Lane
Simple Assault/Simple Battery
05/31/09

June 2009 Crime Stats

Assault
2000 Block Miriam Lane
Simple Assault/Simple Battery
06/02/09

Burglary
2900 Block Toney Drive
Burglary – No Forced Entry – Residence
06/04/09

Disturbing The Peace
3000 Block Toney Drive
Loitering or Prowling 16-11-36
06/06/09

Vandalism
2000 Block Holly Hill Drive
Damage to Property Free Text
05/05/09

Assault
2100 Block Miriam Lane
Assault/Battery Offense Free Text
06/23/09

July 2009 Crime Stats

Theft/Larceny
2100 Block Holly Hill Drive
Larceny Free Text
07/01/09

Burglary
2600 Block Miriam Lane
Burglary – Forced Entry – Nonresidence
07/02/09

Vandalism
2200 Block Holly Hill Drive
Damage to Property – Private
07/06/09

Burglary
2800 Block Lynda Place
Burglary – Forced Entry – Residence
07/10/09

Assault
2700 Block Miriam Lane
Battery 16-5-23.1
07/13/09

Vandalism
2700 Block Toney Drive
Damage to Property – Private
07/14/09

Assault
2900 Block Toney Drive
Simple Assault/Simple Battery
07/19/09

Armed Robbery – Street – Gun 16-8-41 (Motor Vehicle Theft)
Candler Road/Toney Drive
07/24/09

Larceny – Articles from Vehicle
2900 Block Toney Drive
07/28/09

Simple Assault/Simple
2600 Block Miriam Lane
07/30/09

Theft of Automobile
2900 Block Lynda Place
07/30/09

Larceny Free Text
2200 Block Miriam Lane
07/30/09

Updated 08/01/09, crimemapping.com

August 2009 Crime Stats

Burglary - Forced Entry - Residence
2200 Block Miriam Lane
08/02/09

Simple Assault/Simple Battery
2800 Block Toney Drive
08/05/09

Simple Assault/Simple Battery
2200 Block Sharon Way
08/14/09

Burglary - Forced Entry - Residence
2000 Block Holly Hill Drive
08/21/09

Simple Assault/Simple Battery
2800 Block Lynda Place
08/24/09

Updated 09/01/09. www.crimemapping.com

September 2009 Crime Stats

Theft by Taking.
2800 Block Toney Drive
09/07/09, 10:00 pm.

Fraud – Illegal Use of Credit/Financial Transaction Card
2500 Block Miriam Lane.
09/23/09.

October 2009 Crime Stats

Simple Battery.
2700 Block Miriam Lane.
10/02/09.

Theft of Automobile.
2100 Block Holly Hill Drive.
10/03/09.

Simple Assault/Simple Battery.
2400 Block Miriam Lane.
10/05/09, 8:00 pm.

Theft by Taking.
2800 Block Miriam Lane.
10/09/09, 5:09 pm.

Simple Battery.
2500 Block Miriam Lane.
10/14/09, 5:00 pm.

Terroristic Threats/Intimidation.
2700 Block Miriam Lane.
12:01 pm, 10/14/09.

Assault/Battery Offense Free Text.
2200 Block Miriam Lane.
10/17/09.

Damage to Property – Private.
2300 Block Miriam Lane.
10/23/09, 3:40 pm.

Burglary – Forced Entry – Residence (Attempt).
2100 Block Miriam Lane.
10/23/09, 12:25 am.

Damage to Property – Private.
2400 Block Miriam Lane.
10/25/09.

Simple Battery.
2100 Block Miriam Lane.
10/28/09, 8:00 pm.

Updated 11/01/09 crimemapping.com

10 Steps to Home Security

1. Illuminate areas outside the home that could be used as a hiding place (high shrubs, extended eaves, etc). Lighting around the perimeter of the home can be a better deterrent when connected to a motion sensor.

2. Shrubbery should be trimmed away from windows and doors to allow a clear line of vision. Overgrown shrubs can provide criminals a hiding place.

3. Exterior doors of solid construction, secure frames and good locks should be used. Install deadbolt locks with a 1 to 1-½” throw; check the strike plates and use screws 2 to 3” long to reach into the framework to strengthen the deadbolt lock. Sliding glass doors can be secured with a “Charlie Bar” and manufacturer’s locks should be upgraded.

4. High ticket items (i.e. flat screen tv’s, electronics, etc.) should not be visible from outside of the home; use window treatments such as curtains or blinds.

5. Use large, 2 ½ to 3”, reflective numbers on both sides of the mailbox; this expedites the arrival of emergency personnel to the residence.

6. Windows that are close to the ground should be secured with updated locking mechanisms (turn locks, guild locks, dowels, pins, security film); do not leave fans and unsecured air conditioning units in windows when away from home.

7. Remove any items that could assist criminals in entering the home (i.e. ladders, loose bricks/rocks, chairs and umbrellas).

8. Keep a constant appearance of occupancy; utilize timers on interior lights televisions and radios.

9. Keep inventory of valued items in the home; record serial and model numbers of electronics, computers and game systems. Items without serial numbers should be photographed and stored in a unassuming safe place (jewelry, paintings, coins, etc.).

10. Work with or start a Neighborhood Watch to further secure your community.

NOTE: All items mentioned should be researched and demonstrated at your local hardware store.
Provided by: DeKalb County Police Department to Promote Crime Prevention
updated 06/15/09

WHAT GEORGIA DRIVERS MUST KNOW ABOUT PEDESTRIANS
PEDESTRIAN + CROSSWALK = STOP, even if the pedestrian is not in your lane.
STOP for a pedestrian in a crosswalk when the pedestrian is anywhere on your side of the road. Side of the road means all lanes of traffic going in one direction.
STOP for a pedestrian in a crosswalk when the pedestrian is approaching and in the lane next to your side of the road.
TURNING DRIVERS STOP, EVEN ON GREEN. Before turning right or left on a green light, STOP for pedestrians. They have the right of way.
NEVER PASS A CAR STOPPED AT A CROSSWALK. A pedestrian may be crossing and hidden from your view. When stopping for a pedestrian, stop far behind the crosswalk so that other drivers can see the person crossing.

COMMON DRIVER VIOLATIONS
FAILING TO STOP FOR PEDESTRIANS. Georgia law requires you to stop for a pedestrian in the crosswalk, even when the pedestrian isn’t in your lane.
TURNING BEHIND OR IN FRONT OF PEDESTRIANS IN A CROSSWALK. You must stay stopped until the pedestrian has finished crossing the side of the road onto which you’re turning. Don’t bully pedestrians with your vehicle. They have the right of way. Never turn into a crosswalk when pedestrians are still using it.
BLOCKING THE CROSSWALK. Always stop behind the crosswalk, not in it. Blocking the crosswalk with your vehicle forces pedestrians into moving traffic.
(Georgia Codes referenced: 40-6-9(a) and 40-6-21 (a))
PEDS peds.org 404 522-3666 GOHS gahighwaysafety.org 404 656-6996

http://www.youtube.com/PEDSdotORG

Spread the word about the danger created by neighborhood speeding. Copy the graphic at the top of this page into your community's newsletter and post our video PSA on your neighborhood website. The video is at: www.youtube.com/user/PEDSdotORG
Use yard signs to remind drivers to slow down. Make your own out of plywood or laminated poster board. Use large letters and a simple message. Hold a neighborhood sign-making party and let the kids decorate.
Set the pace by simply driving at or below the neighborhood speed limit during peak speeding times. This forces drivers behind you to travel at your safe, courteous pace.
Use a radar gun to monitor speeds. Recording the speeds can help you justify the need for traffic calming or police enforcement. Member organizations of PEDS can borrow our radar gun for a week. You can buy a Bushnell radar gun for $80 or a Hot Wheels version for $25.
Park your car in the street and get your neighbors to do the same. Parallel parking narrows the travel lane, naturally slowing traffic. Park cars on both sides to force drivers to slow down even more.
Request radar signs that show drivers how fast they're going. Urge your local public works department to buy and install these devices in areas with speeding problems. They cost about $4,000 each.
Support speed cameras, a technology proven to deter speeders.
Reclaim the street by walking or biking in your neighborhood. Consider creating neighborhood art to display near the edge of your property. Make it look like people live and play there.
posted 04/28/09

Volunteers to patrol DeKalb streets
38 civilians trained to help stop crime
By DAVID SIMPSON
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Thirty-eight civilian volunteers are hitting the streets of
DeKalb County neighborhoods, the first wave of a new anti-
crime program sponsored by the county police department.

Police Chief Terrell Bolton said Wednesday an additional 100
volunteers have signed up for training, which includes a one-
day seminar and “ride-alongs” with officers.

The civilians will use their own cars — with door magnets to
identify them as “Volunteers in Patrol” — and cell phones
provided by police. They will report suspicious activity
and “show the criminal element that we’re in this together,”
Bolton said.

Bolton said the civilians will not confront suspects. They
will work with the department’s 55-member community policing force.

Tresa Smith-Cullins, who was one of 10 volunteers at a news
conference to unveil the program, said the patrols will
augment the Neighborhood Watch program in the Pepperwood
subdivision off Stone Mountain-Lithonia Road.

“In my neighborhood, we are looking for unification and
solidarity,” she said. “We want to let people know we’re
here for them.”

Volunteers must be at least 21, live in the county, complete
a background check and have auto insurance and a driver’s
license.

Applications are available at police precincts.

Updated December 18, 2008.
The Toney Valley Neighborhood Watch is participating in this program.