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Rich Martinez 100 Farallon Drive Vallejo, CA 94590 Phone 707 554-4036 Cell 707 567-2492

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Hi,  I received this today from a Officer with another agency with some good advice. Rich   Rich, Without using my name, I'd like to make a comment.  I am an Officer with another agency (not Vallejo) and I think this person did exactally the correct thing.  Even an Officer when off duty is trained to be careful about getting directly involved.  The best help we can all be is to be a good witness.  Five to one are not good odds for anyone especially without a radio of defensive weapons.  To get any more involved than this person did would have just added one more victim.  This person stopped the crime, rescued the victims, and gave the police the information they needed to apprehend those responsible.  That deserves a "well done" from me.

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Hi,  I received this on  Monday February 2nd, I beleive this person did the right thing, we have to help out innocent young people that are in the neighborhood and keep an eye out for the others. Rich     Good morning Rich, I had hesitated making this known because I always hope these are isolated incidents.  But it seems such a pattern now and we all must be aware and speak up when possible.  Last week, 3:00pm, I was driving up Milita toward my house.  As I pulled up I heard screaming and a commotion around corner on Loma Vista. I turned the corner and observed 5 black females, assaulting 2 much smaller Filipino girls.  When they saw me they stopped and walked right toward me.  I admit I was afraid but I pulled down to the 2 girls and asked if they wanted to get in my car.   They did and were crying and shaking and asked to go back to the school.  They were 7th graders at Vjo Middle and the 5 other girls were from the high school. The older girls had jumped them and were trying to take their purses and cell phones.  When I dropped them off I called VPD and described what happened. As I went up Nebraska back to my home I came face to face with the 5 girls again,  They tried to hide their faces but were walking back toward school, not at all concerned.  I went around the block to watch for the police and as I came up Illinois, I met them again!  I called VPD again, described new location, and I was told officers were on their way.  I had to be at work so I did leave, not sure what happened after that.  I am shocked that this would take place in broad daylight, in our neighborhood, with witnesses and without any fear of consequences.  Maybe I should have done more but I must say I was very shaken. Just wanted to share...any suggestions what else I might have done.

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Hi,  I received this on late on February 18Th, this neighbor did exactly what he should do. He watched out for his neighbor while maintaining his safety, we should thank the Sheriff's office for the quick response.   Good Evening Rich,   I didn't have plans to communicate with you so quickly on more neighborhood issues.  I just witnessed one of the tenants on Indiana Street get mugged, robbed and assaulted.  Victim was outside his home smoking a cigarette as always and was approached by 8-9 young black men around 9:30pm; all juveniles & or young black adults were wearing black hooded sweatshirts and dark colored clothing.  I had just returned from the 24 HOUR GYM and was pulling into my driveway when I observed this act of cowardliness and violence.  Ironically I saw this same group walking North on Amador at 8:05pm towards the High School, as I left earlier.  I was already walking up the stairs to my house when I heard the victim get attacked.  I shouted loud and clear, hey, hey, the Police has been called as I cautiously watched my own safety from 350 feet away!     I dialed 911 from my mobile phone and CHP Dispatch answered; it was transfered to Vallejo Police Department and I was related someone would be on the way.  Solano County Sheriff responded in 3.5 minutes from my initial call.  I am happy to report the Sheriff Department did stop a group of young men fitting the description on Tuolumne at Ohio/Springs Rd.  I am not clear if the victim was able to recover his phone, money and wallet, but did sustain several bruises to his face and arms.   I still feel our neighborhoods in the area are safe...these juveniles/young adults believe these acts are funny.  Who is raising these kids??  These are random acts of violence, cowardness and opportunists.  We should stay alert, vigilant and keep reporting any and all suspicious activities or events.  It is important to know and talk to your neighbors to build strong communities and let delinquents, thugs alike they are not welcomed here.     Rich Martinez 100 Farallon Drive Vallejo, CA 94590 Phone 707 554-4036 Cell 707 567-2492 Rich Martinez 100 Farallon Drive Vallejo, CA 94590 Phone 707 554-4036 Cell 707 567-2492

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Hi, I recieved this from one of our neighbors, it's some good advice. Rich    THINGS YOUR BURGLAR WON'T TELL YOU: 1. Of course I look familiar. I was here just last week cleaning your carpets, painting your shutters, or delivering your new refrigerator. 2. Hey, thanks for letting me use the bathroom when I was working in your yard last week. While I was in there, I unlatched the back window to make my return a little easier. 3. Love those flowers. That tells me you have taste ... And taste means there are nice things inside. Those yard toys your kids leave out always make me wonder what type of gaming system they have. 4. Yes, I really do look for newspapers piled up on the driveway. And I might leave a pizza flyer in your front door to see how long it takes you to remove it. 5. If it snows while you're out of town, get a neighbor to create car and foot tracks into the house. Virgin drifts in the driveway are a dead giveaway. 6. If decorative glass is part of your front entrance, don't let your alarm company install the control pad where I can see if it's set. That makes it too easy. 7. A good security company alarms the window over the sink. And the windows on the second floor, which often access the master bedroom-and your jewelry. It's not a bad idea to put motion detectors up there too.. 8. It's raining, you're fumbling with your umbrella, and you forget to lock your door-understandable. But understand this: I don't take a day off because of bad weather. 9. I always knock first. If you answer, I'll ask for directions somewhere or offer to clean your gutters. (Don't take me up on it.) 10. Do you really think I won't look in your sock drawer? I always check dresser drawers, the bedside table, and the medicine cabinet. 11. Here's a helpful hint: I almost never go into kids' rooms. 12. You're right: I won't have enough time to break into that safe where you keep your valuables. If it's not bolted down, I'll take it with me. 13. A loud TV or radio can be a better deterrent than the best alarm system. If you're reluctant to leave your TV on while you're out of town, you can buy a $35 device that works on a timer and simulates the flickering glow of a real television. (Find it at faketv.com.) 8 MORE THINGS A BURGLAR WON'T TELL YOU: 1. Sometimes, I carry a clipboard. Sometimes, I dress like a lawn guy and carry a rake.. I do my best to never, ever look like a crook. 2. The two things I hate most: loud dogs and nosy neighbors. 3. I'll break a window to get in, even if it makes a little noise. If your neighbor hears one loud sound, he'll stop what he's doing and wait to hear it again.  If he doesn't hear it again, he'll just go back to what he was doing. It's human nature. 4. I'm not complaining, but why would you pay all that money for a fancy alarm system and leave your house without setting it? 5. I love looking in your windows. I'm looking for signs that you're home, and for flat screen TVs or gaming systems I'd like. I'll drive or walk through your neighborhood at night, before you close the blinds, just to pick my targets. 6. Avoid announcing your vacation on your Facebook page. It's easier than you think to look up your address. 7. To you, leaving that window open just a crack during the day is a way to let in a little fresh air. To me, it's an invitation. 8. If you don't answer when I knock, I try the door.. Occasionally, I hit the jackpot and walk right in. Sources: Convicted burglars in North Carolina , Oregon , California , and Kentucky ; security consultant Chris McGoey, who runs crimedoctor.com; and Richard T. Wright, a criminology professor at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, who interviewed 105 burglars for his book Burglars on the Job.

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Hi,  Recieved this message today, please stay alert   FYI my neighbors on Nebraska and Carroll Street were broken into at approximately 12:30pm yesterday.  Suspects were 2 black young males.  Fortunately the house had an alarm and it frightened them away.  They broke a glass out of the back door to gain entrance.  VPD did respond.   Rich Martinez 100 Farallon Drive Vallejo, CA 94590 Phone 707 554-4036 Cell 707 567-2492

Hi,  Recieved this yesterday. Rich   We went to dinner last night, left around 5 and returned at 9:30.  About 10:00 the door bell rang and it was a man who lives on El Camino who was out walking his dog.  He had a box with him and in the box was a shipping label to us.  Seems Fed Ex delivered a box on Friday placed it on the front porch and whoever walked by saw the box and decided to take it.  The box was opened and emptied except for the shipping information.  The box was located between Loma Vista and El Camino and the gentleman was just walking his dog, saw the box and brought it to our attention.  Just thought you might want to alert people if they are waiting for packages, double check their porches Rich Martinez 100 Farallon Drive Vallejo, CA 94590 Phone 707 554-4036 Cell 707 567-2492 Rich Martinez 100 Farallon Drive Vallejo, CA 94590 Phone 707 554-4036 Cell 707 567-2492