It's Official ! a Millerstown Community Crime Watch
A meeting for the establishment of a
Neighborhood Crime Watch was held on Friday, Jan 22nd at
6pm at the Millerstown Fire House. A State Trooper from Newport
Barracks gave an initial presentation outlining the steps and
procedures that all borough residents can put into practice to
protect our properties. The turnout was impressive with at least
40 residents in attendance.
Resident David Suarez was named as community coordinator and
contact person.
Some of the most notable issues facing Millerstown are an
increase in thefts, vehicle lootings, vandalism and an increase
in drug use and sales. We are no longer immune to these
problems; it is a reality we must address. Most importantly, we
must keep our eyes and ears open and be vigilant about observing
people and things that do not seem quite right or appear unusual
or out of place. We must also at least watch out for our
immediate neighbors as well. We must learn, if we haven't
already, to lock our homes and vehicles. Do home inventories,
mark or record valuables or take photos. Make sure that
strangers know that you are watching. Get descriptions such as
height, weight, age, hair, clothing. Vehicle descriptions and/or
license numbers. Pass this information on either to the police
or the coordinator. Let your neighbors know if you see something
going on around their homes. Become visible whenever possible.
It always helps when folks are out and about. Stay alert about
what is going on around the street or block that you live on.
Don't hesitate to make a call if you see or hear something
suspicious.
To learn more, get involved! Make a difference. Meetings will be
held every other month, with the next one on March 22nd. It will be held at 7 p.m. to
allow for easier attendance.
You CAN make a difference. Do it now and please become
involved with this effort so crime and wrongdoing doesn't get
out of control.
Phone numbers to call : Newport State Police - 567-3110 or
Crime Watch Coordinator Dave Suarez - cell - 798-7042
Of course, in a real emergency or when observing crime in
progress, call 911.
