GOCA and Police Work to Reduce Crime

[Howard Hartman]

MESSAGE FOR THE OLNEY COMMUNITY Over the last week we have been in your neighborhoods in undercover cars and marked police cars after dark and into the early morning hours.  Officers have made several arrests ranging from burglary and vandalism to drug possession and distribution.  We will continue this effort until the recent crime trend is addressed but we have also noted several concerning issues.   Many garages still remain open and cars unlocked with valuable property inside and in plain view.   Please remember, we cannot do this alone and count you for assistance.  Remind your family and neighbors to:    close and lock your garages  lock your cars and remove property that may entice criminal activity  close and lock all first floor windows in your houses  lock your doors and turn on your porch lights   Currently we have several suspects that have been stealing from cars in the Olney/Brookeville area.  Hopefully we will be successful in our apprehension and recovery of property in this case.   Fianlly, if you see anything suspicious CALL the police.  301-279-8000 is our non-emergency number or 911 if you're just not sure.   Be safe!   John Damskey, Commander MCPD  -   4th District Wheaton 240-773-5500   Our mailing address is: Greater Olney Civic Association P.O. Box 212 Olney, Maryland 20830 Copyright (C) 2011 Greater Olney Civic Association All rights reserved.