Many neighborhoods in District 25 are forming Block Watches.  The Block Watch Program is an active partnership between the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) and area residents to increase community awareness and crime prevention. The Neighborhood Watch Program is a vital network that provides each resident with the knowledge and resources to fight crime.  In an effort to strengthen Block Watches, I will be sharing reported crimes that have occurred in the Third Division which protects District 25.  In addition, crime prevention tips will accompany the crime trends in an effort to fight crime.

If you are interested in forming a Block Watch, please call me at 574-1125.

Third Division Crime Trends

February 14, 2010 to February 20, 20010

There were 5 Burglaries on Beat 1

2/18/2010 23:30

2/19/2010 3:15

Burglary 2

MEYERS LN

2/19/2010 7:30

2/19/2010 9:00

Burglary 2

JEFFREY DR

2/19/2010 6:00

2/19/2010 16:52

Burglary 2

TERRY RD

2/18/2010 0:01

2/20/2010 8:00

Burglary 3

PORT RD

2/19/2010 16:00

2/20/2010 10:30

Burglary 3

SYLVANIA RD

There were 5 TBUTs f/Auto on Beat 1

2/18/2010 9:30

2/18/2010 20:00

TBUT f/Auto

DIXIE HWY

2/15/2010 21:00

2/16/2010 7:00

TBUT f/Auto

HUNTERS CREEK BLVD

2/16/2010 0:01

2/16/2010 7:45

TBUT f/Auto

HACKEL DR

2/15/2010 23:00

2/16/2010 5:00

TBUT f/Auto

MARAVIAN DR

2/17/2010 0:00

2/17/2010 0:10

TBUT f/Auto

JESSIE RD

There were 2 Auto Thefts on Beat 1

2/15/2010 4:00

2/15/2010 20:00

Auto Theft

GREENWOOD PLACE CIR

2/19/2010 23:00

2/20/2010 8:00

Auto Theft

HACKEL DR #2

There were 3 TBUTs f/Auto on Beat 2

2/15/2010 20:00

2/16/2010 11:30

TBUT f/Auto

SENECA TRL

2/18/2010 8:09

2/18/2010 8:09

TBUT f/Auto

ARAPAHO DR

2/18/2010 16:15

2/18/2010 17:30

TBUT f/Auto

FRISBEE WAY / GOLF DR

There was 1 Burglary on Beat 3

2/17/2010 18:15

2/17/2010 18:15

Burglary 2

BLEVINS GAP RD

There was 1 Burglary on Beat 4

2/19/2010 21:41

2/19/2010 21:41

Burglary 2

MILWAUKEE WAY

There was 1 Auto Theft on Beat 4

2/18/2010 7:05

2/18/2010 7:05

Auto Theft

WOODDALE DR

There were 6 Burglaries on Beat 5

2/16/2010 8:00

2/16/2010 15:35

Burglary 2

SEAFORTH DR

2/16/2010 12:30

2/16/2010 15:30

Burglary 2

DEVONSHIRE DR

2/16/2010 17:05

2/16/2010 17:05

Burglary 2

POINSETTIA DR

2/17/2010 7:30

2/17/2010 17:21

Burglary 2

DONAU LN

2/18/2010 12:23

2/18/2010 12:23

Burglary 3

ASHBY LN

2/16/2010 18:00

2/17/2010 7:00

Burglary 3

VALLEY STATION RD

There was 1 Robbery on Beat 5

2/18/2010 19:17

2/18/2010 19:18

Robbery 2

DIXIE HWY

There were 2 Burglaries on Beat 6

2/14/2010 13:00

2/14/2010 23:30

Burglary 2

BOHANNON AVE

2/20/2010 18:00

2/20/2010 21:00

Burglary 2

DIXIE HWY

There was 1 TBUT f/Auto on Beat 6

2/18/2010 21:00

2/18/2010 21:05

TBUT f/Auto

DIXIE HWY

Auto Theft Prevention Tips

1.      Lock your car doors and close your windows.

2. Don’t leave valuables in your car. If you do, make sure they are kept out of plain sight — hide them under a blanket, or better yet, lock them in your trunk.

3. When transporting valuables, place them in the trunk before you get to the location where you intend to park. Don’t transfer them at the parking place in open view of other people.

4. If you have a garage, use it.

5. Don’t leave your garage door opener on the dashboard or front seat. Put it in your glove box, hide it or take it with you.

6. Always park in a well-lighted area.

7. Use slide or portable mounts on add-on radios, citizens’ band radios (CBs), tape decks and telephones. When you leave your car, put them in the trunk or take them with you.

8. Mark radios, CBs, tape decks, telephones, batteries, wheel covers and tires with an Operation Identification number. If the stolen item is found later, the number can be traced back to you. To enroll in Operation ID, contact Community Crime Prevention/SAFE at 673-3204.

9. Remember: briefcases, sunglasses, clothing, keys, gyms bags and small change are all tempting to a thief.

10. Leave only the ignition key with the parking attendant in a commercial parking lot.

11. Keep your driver’s license and vehicle registration with you. Left with the car, the documents can be used by a thief to impersonate you when transferring the car’s ownership.

12. Car keys left at home (or at your business) should always be hidden. This will help prevent the theft of your vehicle if you are burglarized.

13. There are locks made for various marketable parts of cars. Battery locks, wheel locks and special tape deck lock mounts can save these items plus any damage that may occur in the process of stealing them.

14. Install a locking gas tank cap to help prevent gasoline theft and limit a thief’s driving range to one tank.

15. Park the front wheel turned sharply to the right or left, making it difficult for the professional thief to tow your car away backwards.

16. With front wheel drive cars: When you park, pull on the emergency brake and place your vehicle in Park. If you have a stick shift, pull on the emergency brake and shift into forward or reverse gear. All four wheels will be locked, making it difficult for a thief to tow your car.

17. Call 911 as soon as theft occurs.

Home Security Tips

For more information on tips for protecting your home, please click on the below links:

o   Alarms

o   Dogs

o   Doors

o   Fences, Walls, and Gates

o   Helping the Police Get to your Home

o   Identifying your Property

o   Landscaping

o   Lighting

o   Locks

o   Maintaining Your Property

o   Other Openings

o   Outdoor Storage

o   Protecting your Home While you are Away

o   Security Measures

o   Windows

American Cancer Society Relay For Life^® of Jefferson County

Help Create a World with Less Cancer and More Birthdays by joining us at our new event

WHAT:
Join the American Cancer Society in the fight to create a world with less cancer and more birthdays by participating in Relay For Life of Jefferson County. This inspiring overnight event unites the entire community in celebrating those who have had cancer, remembering loved ones lost, and providing an opportunity to fight back against the disease. Relay For Life supports the Society’s mission to save lives by helping people stay well, by helping people get well, by finding cures and by fighting back.

WHEN:
May 21-22, 2010
6 p.m. – noon

WHERE:
Prestonia Lot on Phillips Lane across from the Kentucky Fairgrounds

CONTACT INFORMATION:
To register, or for more information, contact Erin Dunagan at 502-560-6024 or Erin.Dunagan@cancer.org. To sign up online, visit www.relayforlife.org/jeffersonky

Seeking Student Leaders for first Youth Board at the Louisville Science Center

This is an excellent opportunity for high school students, ages 13 -18, to be a part of the inaugural Youth Board. The Youth Infusion Board will provide a voice and forum to make recommendations to the Louisville Science Center Board of Directors.  The students who are selected for this program will have the opportunity to provide a unique and interactive approach to science and their input is being counted upon from the Louisville Science Center.

Youth Infusion Board Member Benefits include:

- Leadership Development
- Possible mentoring opportunities
- Community involvement
- Public speaking skills

The applicants for the Board are not limited to only “Mad Scientists”, but are open to any students with an interest in infusing science into their everyday lives.  Science is a part of everyone’s daily life and the Louisville Science Center creates a venue where the excitement of science can be seen and heard throughout the community.

Responsibilities for Board Members Include:

·         Transportation to Youth Infusion Board meetings at Louisville Science Center (4 per year)

·         The Youth Infusion Board will be responsible for planning and implementing the Youth Science Summit in May.  This will require planning outside of the “normal” board meetings.  The board will organize speakers and events for the Summit, fundraise, and recruit members for committee as extensions of the Youth Board of Directors.

·         $20 dues for being on the board which will be used for food and drink at Youth Infusion Board meetings

·         Half day attendance at the “Ambassador Boot Camp” where the student will learn about the culture and vision of the Louisville Science Center and realize what an intricate role science plays in our everyday life.

**It is important to note that a student’s participation in the Youth Infusion Board does not prohibit their involvement in the Science Center’s year-round or summer VolunTeen program, and vice versa.

All applications must be returned to the Science Center no later than Friday, March 5^th. Stacie Benson Linn & Team Icarian (Team Members include: Bryan Taylor, Stacy Chinn, Cyril Ledoux, Steve Heilman, and Kristie Higdon.

Click here to view the application!

LOUISVILLE SCIENCE CENTER
727 West Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202

(502) 561-6100
(800) 591-2203

Protech Automotive, Inc.
7944 3rd Street Road
Louisville, KY 40214

ProTech Automotive located on 3^rd Street Road at Outer Loop is offering all district 25 residents a coupon for a $19.95 Pennzoil Oil & Filter Change.  Please contact Protech Automotive at 368-6333 for coupon details.

For more information, contact Kim Shircliffe-Kerfoot at 368-6333.

Kim is a resident of District 25 and her business is located in District 25.

Youth Opportunity Showcase

Saturday, February 13, 2010

10 am – 2 pm

Kentucky International Convention Center

221 Fourth Street

Cascade Ballroom “C” (Fourth and Market streets)

FREE PARKING: 4th Street Live garage, 425 S. Fifth Street

6th & Main garage, 120 S. 6th Street

Job Fair for Young Adults (ages 16 to 21)

Job training • Education • Internships • Community service

FREE TO JOB SEEKERS AND EMPLOYERS

Do you know a teenager who will need a summer job?

Invite them to attend the FREE Youth Opportunity Showcase on Saturday, February 13, 2010.

Please forward this information to all interested parties.

What is the Youth Opportunity Showcase?

Youth Opportunity Showcase is a one-stop-shop location where your teens can apply for and get information about:

• Summer Jobs
• Internships
• Volunteer opportunities
• Recreational opportunities
• College and Training opportunities

Over 1,000 jobs were available for applicants in 2009!

Who Should Attend?

All young adults ages 16 – 21

What to Bring:

Dress for Success!  Dress for an interview and bring identification, several copies of your resume and a reference list (list of 3-5 names who will be a reference for you with the contact’s address and phone number).

Computer Stations:

Computer stations will be available for online applications.

Youth Opportunity Showcase

Saturday, February 13, 2010

10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Kentucky International Convention Center

221 Fourth Street, Cascade Ballroom “C” – enter near Market and Fourth Streets

FREE Parking:

• 4th Street Live garage, 425 S. Fifth Street
• 6th & Main garage, 120 S. 6th Street

Sponsored By:

KentuckianaWorks, Louisville Metro Office of Youth Development, Youth Opportunities Unlimited and the Kentucky Office of Employment and Training

For More Information:

Contact KentuckianaWorks at 574-2500 or visit www.kentuckianaworks.org

Charissa Acree, who volunteers in Councilman Hawkins’ office, is helping Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana by raising funds to make a difference in children’s lives.

Big Brothers Big Sisters is one of the most successful and established organizations that provides one-to-one mentoring to kids in the country. Charissa’s is participating in Bowl For Kids’ Sake and is seeking sponsors.  For more information, please click here to visit Charissa’s website.

Valley High School Alumni Association Alumni Social

Thursday, February 18, 2010

At Valley High School in the old gym

7:00 PM Alumni Social

(6:00 PM Brief Board Meeting)

For more information, please contact Earl Wilhelm at 935-6181 or  EWilhelmjr@aol.com

Metro Animal Services Waives Late Fees During February

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day Metro Animal Services (MAS) wants to help animal lover’s express their love by giving pets and their owners a gift. MAS is waiving the licensing late fees for cats, dogs and ferrets whose licenses have either lapsed or have never been purchased. Late fees can range from $47.50 for altered animals to $195.00 for unaltered animals. Waiving these fees will save pet owners a lot money and is an opportunity not to be missed! The fees will be waived from February 1 – 28, and will only be waived for individuals who license their animals using the online licensing tool available at www.louisvilleky.gov/animalservices. The online tool charges a $3 processing fee.  Licensing fees will not be waived for those licenses purchased by mail, walk-in or at veterinary offices.

The MAS online pet licensing application allows Louisville residents to go online and obtain a new or renewed animal license in a quick and secure online transaction. The application was developed in partnership with Louisville Metro Government and Kentucky Interactive, a Frankfort-based company which runs Kentucky.gov, the official website for the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Maintaining a current pet license is one of the most basic responsibilities of owning a pet. “A license can be a pet’s only form of communication. It is one of the most obvious ways of telling someone who they belong to,” said Jackie Gulbe, assistant director for community relations. “It insures that if a pet were lost, it would be sheltered in a safe environment and its needs would be met until it was claimed by the owner. People should think of a license as a donation toward an insurance policy.”

FIVE-DAY CITIZENS TRIBUTE TO HONOR FALLEN VETERANS, LAW ENFORCEMENT & FIREFIGHTERS DURING MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

VOLUNTEERS & SPONSORS (Kid Friendly Event) NEEDED

THURSDAY, MAY 27, THROUGH MONDAY, MAY 31

Over a five-day period hundreds of Volunteers are needed to place 35,000 flags to honor our Fallen Heroes.  10,000 U.S. Flags will be placed in the Jefferson Square Flag Field, on the corner of Sixth and Jefferson, and 25,000 more flags will be used to create the letters “USA” on the Great Lawn at the Waterfront.  These Louisville Flags will go on to decorate the graves of U.S. Veterans around the World in all eleven countries.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED IN LOUISVILLE: ( Please Email or Call NOW )

Individuals & Groups may Volunteer between 9 AM and 7 PM

Flag Placers and Flag Tenders

On-Site Staff for Admin & Info Tent

Photographer & Videographer Needed

Volunteer Overnight Security for flags, 5 nights, 2 locations

SPONSORS NEEDED: ( Please Email or Call NOW )

Sponsor 1,000 Grave Flags for $1,000  (We need 35,000 Grave Flags)

Help feed our Volunteers, they will be downtown for five days

Overnight security for flags, 5 nights, 2 locations

JEFFERSON SQUARE EVENT Thursday, May 27 to Monday, May 31

To honor All Kentucky and Indiana Fallen Heroes. Flags4Vets Volunteers will start placing grave flags in Jefferson Square at 10 am on Thursday, May 27, and continue through Friday, until 10,000 flags have been placed.  These flags honor all Fallen Heroes from Kentucky, including Military, Law Enforcement, and Firefighters.  Volunteers are needed to place flags and to provide security for all of the flags and equipment.

WATERFRONT EVENT Saturday, May 29 through Monday, May 31

To honor All of America’s Living & Fallen Heroes. Volunteers will form the letters “USA” using 25,000 flags from Veterans’ graves.  When completed, the letters will each be 150 feet high and all three letters together will spread across one and a half football fields.  These 25,000 flags honor all of America’s Living & Fallen Heroes, from every State in the Union, including Military, Law Enforcement, and Firefighters.  This event will culminate with a Memorial Day Observance.  Volunteers are needed to place flags and to provide security for flags and equipment.

Email:  moore@theUSflag.com or  Call:  (502)-931-0374

Frederick Moore, MBA, Ph.D.

Executive Director, Flags4Vets

National Flags for Veterans’ Graves Program

(502) 931-0374

www.Flags4Vets.com

BBB Lottery Scam – Scam artists are posing as the BBB in order to steal tens of thousands of dollars from victims who are led to believe they have won a lottery. Consumers are contacted on the phone or by e-mail by someone claiming to be an employee of the BBB. They were told that they won a lottery and that they must wire money to get their prize. In some cases, the scammers used the names of real BBB employees, directing victims to legitimate bios and profiles on BBB’s Website. BBB does NOT run a lottery nor award prizes to consumers. If you receive a call or e-mail like this, contact your BBB.

Grandparent Scam – A local couple was scammed out of over $4,000 after they received a call from what they thought was a cop who said their granddaughter was in jail in Canada. The “cop” told the couple that the granddaughter needed money for bond and a lawyer, and asked them to wire the money. The “cop” even let them talk to their “granddaughter,” who told them not to tell anybody about what happened. Seniors across the country have lost thousands of dollars to this scam.

Cragslist Job Scam - Not all job postings are what they seem to be on Craigslist. BBB’s across the country are receiving inquiries on questionable job offers through the site. Some signs that the posting could be a scam: They fail to list a specific location for the job, they list a salary that seems too good to be true, They post a government job or “work from home” opportunity, misspellings, no job contact information, and asking for your personal information.

Credit Card Act – Circle February 22nd on your calendar. That’s the day new protections will kick in for cardholders across the U.S. BBB recommends all cardholders familiarize themselves with the new provisions. Some of the new regulations include: more notice for new interest rate changes, older age restrictions, new rules for monthly statements, over the limit opt-in, and more. For a breakdown of the Credit Card Act of 2009 go to creditcards.com.

IRS Scams – At this time of the year, scam artists take advantage of taxpayers. Whether it’s a phone call, an e-mail, or a text message, be wary if it claims to be from the IRS. The message may ask for you to provide personal information. This is a phishing attempt to steal your identity. The IRS will only contact you via the United States Postal Service.

Refund Anticipation Loans – BBB warns to use caution when dealing with refund anticipation loans, which are offered by some tax preparers. These loans give taxpayers an amount equal to their tax refund within 24 hours, but the fees and high interest rates associated with the loan could cost taxpayers in the end. BBB suggests that if it is absolutely necessary to have a refund immediately, shop around. RAL fees vary by tax preparer.

UBI Payment Services promises thousands of dollars in exchange for answering a simple math question and providing a signature. Consumers across the country are receiving letters that state a “guarantee to receive $5,000″ if they sign a document and solve a puzzle. The company has an “F” rating with the BBB. UBI Payment Services does business under at least 35 different names. Go to www.bbb.org for a list.

Text Messaging Scams – Scam artists are using text messaging more and more to steal your personal information. The text message purport to be from banks, credit unions, credit card companies, the IRS, and more. The urgent message warns the recipient that his or her account or identity has been compromised. A toll free number is provided for a response, and when it is called the consumer is asked to verify a credit card number or other form of identification. Delete these text messages!

‘809’ Area Code Scams – Be suspicious of e-mails, texts, or messages referring you to call a phone number with an 809 area code. The message often sounds like an emergency, and you are told to call the 809 number right away. When you call, you reach a pay-per-call number in the British Virgin Islands, and are billed $25 or more for dialing the number.

Looking for Love? Consumers spend hundreds of millions of dollars on dating services each year. Whether it’s a matchmaking service or online dating, BBB receives a large number of complaints on the industry. If you plan to use these services, be sure to check out the company with the BBB first, don’t fall for exaggerated advertising claims, and before you sign a contract be sure to read it carefully. Go to www.bbb.org for more information.