Re: Potential Drug House

I support a meeting to discuss this issue also. It is better to be proactive rather than reactive when it's too late.

Darren

On Wed, Nov 25, 2009 at 3:23 PM, <dbaldeh@myuw.net> wrote:

Hi All,

This is a very serious concern in our neighborhood. I have equally noticed a lot of traffic even in the late hours of the night in our neighborhood that are not necessarily from this area.

I think we all have a moral responsibility to make sure that this neighborhood with so many young kids is protected from drugs and or violence.  We cannot be silence with what we all seems to have witnessed in our neighborhood.

I would suggest we convey an emergency meeting of all the neigbors and discuss this before it goes out of control. I feel there is a threat we should confront now before it is too late.

Just a thought..

Demba


On Wed, 25 Nov 2009, Bordeaux Association wrote:

Dear Bordeaux HOA:


Blog Update: http://bordeauxassociation.blogspot.com/





One drug house in a neighborhood has the potential to affect the quality of
life for everyone in our neighborhood. If a drug house crops up in our
neighborhood, most people notice it immediately because of all of the
negative effects it has on the entire area. Increased crime, foot and
vehicle traffic, and suspicious people loitering are all common side effects
of a drug house. Being an alert and involved neighbor may help identify the
problem early, and keep it from getting out of hand. If you see something
out of the ordinary please call the police so they can start to monitor the
traffic and put an end to any criminal activity.



We have had a few complaints of a potential drug house in our community so
please be on the lookout for anything unusual and call our Everett Police
Crime Prevention unit at 425-257-7497 or 911. We have dedicated Police staff
that our Block Watch program allows us to work with to put an end to these
type of situations quickly.



Most often, people suspecting a drug house in their neighborhood will first
notice an excessive amount of foot and/or vehicle traffic coming and going
from the location. Keep in mind that traffic in and out of a particular
residence does not necessarily mean that the location is a drug house. It
might be an indicator, but there are many residents who simply have lots of
visitors and are not involved in drug activity.

The Everett Police Department combats drug houses from two fronts. Our
patrol officers will often watch drug houses and make contacts with people
coming and going from a location. Sometimes those contacts lead to arrests,
and information is provided to the officers about what is going on inside
the residence. That information may then be passed on to our Anti-Crime Team
(ACT) or the Snohomish County Regional Narcotics Task Force.



If an arrest for drugs is made on the property, or we can directly relate
the arrest to the property, the Everett Police Department also follows up
with civil enforcement. That is where our sector Administrative Sergeant's
fit in. Our sectors Administrative Sergeants create a file on drug-related
arrests on the property, and then they work with the City Attorney's Office
to send the owner a drug nuisance abatement warning letter.

This letter advises the owner of the property that there was a drug-related
arrest on their property, and directs them to contact one of the two
Administrative Sergeants. The Administrative Sergeant then works with the
property owner to correct the problem; be it closely monitoring the
property, or evicting the tenants.



As a resident of a neighborhood, there are some things you should be looking
for if you suspect a drug house. Excessive foot traffic to and from a house,
loitering around a house, frequent short stay traffic, hand to hand
exchanges of drugs or money, and a sudden increase in crime in the area are
just a few. If there is a drug house in your neighborhood, you will usually
see several of these factors present.



If you suspect a drug house in our community, you should report any
suspicious activity to the police department. If it is in progress, it
should be reported to 911. If it is not in progress, it can be reported to
the sector Administrative Sergeant. Being aware of what is going on in your
neighborhood, and not being afraid to get involved are critical components
to keeping this kind of activity out of your neighborhood.



Vehicle Theft



Vehicle theft has been on the rise everywhere and it's a problem that's not
going to go away until we as a community commit to protecting our vehicles.
As colder weather approaches, so does the temptation to warm up your car in
the morning. Leaving your car running unattended –even for just a few
minutes, leaves you wide open for auto theft. Many have felt the sinking
feeling that comes with returning to find their car has been stolen. If you
like to warm up your car in the morning, prior to leaving for work, make a
commitment to stay with it. If you find yourself making a quick trip into a
convenience store for coffee, always turn off and lock your vehicle. Most
car thieves are opportunistic and it takes Just Seconds to drive your car
away. Steering wheel locking clubs and car alarms are effective auto-theft
deterrent devices that can help protect your vehicle.

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Bordeaux HOA

Re: Potential Drug House

Fallen Stop Sign

If you ever see a City of Everett sign such as the stop sign fall down again or have any issues with sign's please report it immediately by calling 425-257-6000

They fixed it for us quickly this time.

Speed Bump and School Traffic Sign on 124th

We have had a few requests for a Speed Bump and School Traffic Sign on 124th

There are a few step's to make this happen and we need more than the board to do this.

If you have question's please contact Michael Brick from the City of Everett Engineering Office (425) 257-8800.

We need to write a letter to express our interest also.

Do Ho Change from Public works can help with the traffic operations also.

We will look into adding a speed bump in our private road and will talk about the cost at our next meeting.

Waste Management Contact

Our Waste Management Contact is:

Scott P (425)471-1452

If you have any issues with stolen garbage, recycle or yard waste bins or want to file a complaint about something you can call the main WM number or call Scott.

Potential Drug House

Dear Bordeaux HOA:

Blog Update: http://bordeauxassociation.blogspot.com/

 

 

One drug house in a neighborhood has the potential to affect the quality of life for everyone in our neighborhood. If a drug house crops up in our neighborhood, most people notice it immediately because of all of the negative effects it has on the entire area. Increased crime, foot and vehicle traffic, and suspicious people loitering are all common side effects of a drug house. Being an alert and involved neighbor may help identify the problem early, and keep it from getting out of hand. If you see something out of the ordinary please call the police so they can start to monitor the traffic and put an end to any criminal activity.

 

We have had a few complaints of a potential drug house in our community so please be on the lookout for anything unusual and call our Everett Police Crime Prevention unit at 425-257-7497 or 911. We have dedicated Police staff that our Block Watch program allows us to work with to put an end to these type of situations quickly.

 

Most often, people suspecting a drug house in their neighborhood will first notice an excessive amount of foot and/or vehicle traffic coming and going from the location. Keep in mind that traffic in and out of a particular residence does not necessarily mean that the location is a drug house. It might be an indicator, but there are many residents who simply have lots of visitors and are not involved in drug activity.

The Everett Police Department combats drug houses from two fronts. Our patrol officers will often watch drug houses and make contacts with people coming and going from a location. Sometimes those contacts lead to arrests, and information is provided to the officers about what is going on inside the residence. That information may then be passed on to our Anti-Crime Team (ACT) or the Snohomish County Regional Narcotics Task Force.

 

If an arrest for drugs is made on the property, or we can directly relate the arrest to the property, the Everett Police Department also follows up with civil enforcement. That is where our sector Administrative Sergeant's fit in. Our sectors Administrative Sergeants create a file on drug-related arrests on the property, and then they work with the City Attorney's Office to send the owner a drug nuisance abatement warning letter.

This letter advises the owner of the property that there was a drug-related arrest on their property, and directs them to contact one of the two Administrative Sergeants. The Administrative Sergeant then works with the property owner to correct the problem; be it closely monitoring the property, or evicting the tenants.

 

As a resident of a neighborhood, there are some things you should be looking for if you suspect a drug house. Excessive foot traffic to and from a house, loitering around a house, frequent short stay traffic, hand to hand exchanges of drugs or money, and a sudden increase in crime in the area are just a few. If there is a drug house in your neighborhood, you will usually see several of these factors present.

 

If you suspect a drug house in our community, you should report any suspicious activity to the police department. If it is in progress, it should be reported to 911. If it is not in progress, it can be reported to the sector Administrative Sergeant. Being aware of what is going on in your neighborhood, and not being afraid to get involved are critical components to keeping this kind of activity out of your neighborhood.

 

Vehicle Theft

           

Vehicle theft has been on the rise everywhere and it's a problem that's not going to go away until we as a community commit to protecting our vehicles. As colder weather approaches, so does the temptation to warm up your car in the morning. Leaving your car running unattended –even for just a few minutes, leaves you wide open for auto theft. Many have felt the sinking feeling that comes with returning to find their car has been stolen. If you like to warm up your car in the morning, prior to leaving for work, make a commitment to stay with it. If you find yourself making a quick trip into a convenience store for coffee, always turn off and lock your vehicle. Most car thieves are opportunistic and it takes Just Seconds to drive your car away. Steering wheel locking clubs and car alarms are effective auto-theft deterrent devices that can help protect your vehicle.

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Bordeaux HOA

Potential Drug House

Potentially dangerous dogs in Bordeaux HOA

Potentially dangerous dogs in Bordeaux HOA
Pitbulls, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers and the mixes of these breeds are considered "potentially dangerous dogs" within the City of Everett.  Dogs that have bitten or acted aggressively may also be declared potentially dangerous. Requirements All potentially dangerous dogs in our HOA are required to be contained in the owner's house or in a kennel with secure sides, top and a locked gate. The kennel must provide adequate protection from the elements and water.    Potentially dangerous dogs may be walked on a leash by a responsible person but must wear a muzzle when outside of the kennel or the owner's house. At no time may a potentially dangerous dog be tied or chained outside, loose in a fenced yard, or off leash in an off-leash park. All potentially dangerous dogs are required to be registered, licensed and microchipped within 30 days of entering the City of Everett or being declared potentially dangerous. Violation of this ordinance is a gross misdemeanor and is punishable by up to $5,000 fine, a year in jail, or a combination of both for the City of Everett and will be subject to the Bordeaux HOA violation policies. Our Bordeaux HOA violation information will be mailed with the House Rules and Regulations that will further explain the Bordeaux HOA rules on owning pets in our community.
Please contact the Everett Animal Control To File Any Complaints and notify Samaras Associates Contact Info:

 

Animal Control 333 Smith Island Rd, 98205 T: 425-257-6000 F: 425-257-6018

http://www.everettwa.org/default.aspx?ID=283

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Bordeaux HOA

Waste Management Issue is resolved for park bins

For all of the homeowners that have a garage facing the common area park; Please put all Garbage and Recycle bins on the side of the road nearest to the common park. Yard Waste Bins need to go on the main road so as to minimize the amount of traffic/damage to our private road.

Sorry the Waste Management company seems to have not remembered our agreement. They have temporary people working for them and our contact from WM who the board signed an agreement allowing their trucks in our park was not in effect. This is why you were receiving the notices on your recycle bins and notes in your garbage bins.

I have spoken with our new contact from WM and we are back in agreement that we will line up our garbage and recycle bins on one side of the street nearest to the park.

We are doing this because last year when we all just put our garbage, recycle and yard waste bins in front our homes; the trucks would come through our private road 6 times and would sit idle for extended periods of time. This caused over $500 of damage to our asphalt which came our of all of our pockets.

We tried to get Waste Management to pay for the damage and they denied our claim; they also made us sign a waiver allowing them to drive their trucks down our private road otherwise we all would have to drag our bins out to the main road.

Thank you for helping keep our asphalt in the best shape it can be for as long as we can keep it that way! It's in your best interest to do so as any repair that need's to be done will come out of all of our pockets.

The Best Lock for your Gate

Lowes has a perfect lock for your gate.

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=194416-382-121T&lpage=none

It's under $6 for 2 and if you have a gate please lock it. The last home that was burglarized may have prevented it with a simple lock and monitored security system.

Master Lock
2-Pack 3/4" Aluminum Luggage Lock

Item #: 194416 Model: 121T

Operation Identification (Write down your serial number of all your stuff)

Operation Identification, known as Operation ID, is a burglary prevention
program for use in homes and businesses. Operation ID has traditionally
involved marking property with a Drivers License Number to identify
property and to discourage burglary and theft. This process is time
consuming and discourages many well intentioned participants. However,
Operation ID has evolved with new technology for easier completion. Following are the easy steps to complete Operation ID:

Photo document your personal property with pictures and/or video tape. Digital photography
allows quick picture taking and easy storage. Start with overview photographs of a room (wall by
wall, ceiling to floor) before taking close-ups of specific property. Take pictures showing brand
names and type before photographing the serial number. Items that were previously discouraged
from engraving (collectibles, furs, art, antiques, china, and jewelry) can be documented in larger
groups with a tape measure to provide scale. Remember to document each room, all closets,
shelves, the garage and vehicles.

Document your personal belongings on paper or with a computer. Include the quantity of items,
item name/description, make and/or model, serial number, purchase cost, and purchase year.
The Everett Police Department provides a brochure (Operation ID) for this process.
After documenting property, store photographs and inventory sheet, along with receipts of major
purchases, in a secure place (safe-deposit box). Review and update inventory annually. Display
the Operation ID sticker near perimeter doors and windows to let potential burglars know your
property is documented.
Engraving your property with a Drivers License
Number or Tax ID Number is a good practice and
is encouraged. If taken and found, property can be
traced back to you.

http://www.ci.everett.wa.us/Get_PDF.aspx?pdfID=2575

Residential Security - CPTED Basics

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) is a crime
prevention concept used to evaluate the physical security of structures.
When implemented, CPTED can lead to a reduction of fear and incidence
of crime while improving quality of life. Using basic CPTED principles,
your home security can be evaluated and vulnerable areas managed.

Every environment has three types of people who interact with the space in some way. There are normal
users, abnormal users, and observers. Normal users are people we desire to use a location, abnormal users
are people who should not be at a location, and observers are anyone who can see a location but are not using
it. CPTED concepts promote normal users to enjoy space, encourage abnormal users to move along, and keep
environments easily seen by observers who enhance security by reporting suspicious and criminal activity.

Natural Surveillance is the ability to see into
and out of an area which is the crucial component of
security. Crooks don’t want to be seen committing
crimes. Use natural surveillance by trimming
back vegetation and landscaping to eliminate
areas of potential concealment. Keep shrubs and
bushes trimmed below ground level windows and
trees pruned above eye level. Use outside lighting
at night to enhance lighting in dark areas around
your property. Humans are inherently curious
about suspicious activity and tend to notice
things out of the ordinary. When neighbors look
out their window at 2 a.m., it is advantageous
if your home can be seen clearly. Also, consider
the benefi ts of police offi cers patrolling your
neighborhood at night and observing your residence.

Territorial Behavior is the psychological
impression received by users of your space.
Perception is a powerful crime prevention tool.
Communities with rundown dwellings, whether
it be overgrown landscaping or peeling paint,
exhibit the impression of apathy and indifference.
If the owners don’t care, why would anyone else?
Abnormal users take advantage of areas like
these and use them for illicit activity. A common
example is public parks in disrepair where criminal
activity is rampant and conducted in the open.

Natural Access Control is managing entrance
to defi ned areas. Control may be achieved with
fences, gates, and even landscaping. A classic
example is the fenced backyard with a gate. The
fence sends the message that their is only one
access point and permission is needed to enter the
private property. Even simple low-level hedges or
rows of bushes effectively control and keep people
out. Common access controls for a residence
include adding security strike plates with threeinch
screws on exterior doors and secondary locks
on windows and sliders. Locks may be inexpensive
wooden dowels. When considering how and where
to protect yourself, remember that criminals prey on
opportunity. Remove opportunity!
Access control devices should not overshadow the
importance of surveillance. When possible, install
control devices which permit sight to the other side.
Examples include wrought iron or chain link fencing.

HOA Discount from Evergreen Security

A reminder to try and reach out to a security company so they can at least teach you how to use the security systems we all have. Please get monitored if you are not already and get those sign's up if you are.

The company below is right down the road from our house and if enough of us signup we will be able to attain an discount for our HOA.

http://www.discoverourtown.com/WA/Everett/Business/217491.html
Evergreen Security Inc
evergreensecurity.com

8115 Broadway # 101
Everett, WA 98203-6871
(425) 348-3850

Don't think car and home theft is all you have to lookout for!

COMMON WAYS IDENTITY THEFT HAPPENS:

Skilled identity thieves use a variety of methods
to steal your personal information, including:
1. Dumpster Diving. They rummage through trash
looking for bills or other paper with your personal
information on it.
2. Skimming. They steal credit/debit card numbers
by using a special storage device when processing
your card.
3. Phishing. They pretend to be financial
institutions or companies and send spam or
pop-up messages to get you to reveal your
personal information.
4. Changing Your Address. They divert your billing
statements to another location by completing a
“change of address” form.
5. “Old-Fashioned” Stealing. They steal wallets
and purses; mail, including bank and credit card
statements; pre-approved credit offers; and new
checks or tax information. They steal personnel
records from their employers,

http://www.ci.everett.wa.us/Get_PDF.aspx?pdfID=2390

How To Report Abandoned Vehicles:

Any vehicle parked longer than 72
continuous hours are
considered abandoned
and may be cited and/or
impounded.

If it is a boat or commercial vehicle our bylaws and house rules and regulations will have policies that can help assist in the removal.

For information on
infractions, fines and appeals:
Everett Municipal Court
(425) 257-8778
For information on vehicles
parked on private property
(abandoned):
Everett Code Compliance
(425) 257-8731
For information on vehicles
parked on City of Everett
streets:
Parking Enforcement Unit
(425) 257-8437
(425) 257-7505
www.everettwa.org

North: 425-257-8437
South: 425-257-7505

http://www.ci.everett.wa.us/Get_PDF.aspx?pdfID=2396

Our Walk Score

http://www.walkscore.com/get-score.php?lat=47.884745&lng=-122.205025&utm_source=zillow.com&utm_medium=ws_api&utm_campaign=ws_api&street=2016+124th+Pl+SE+Everett+WA+98208

Silver Lake Home Prices and Home Values

http://www.zillow.com/local-info/WA-Everett/Silver-Lake-home-value/r_276565/

Silver Lake Elementary School

Silver Lake Elementary School Info

12815 Bothell Everett Hwy, Everett, WA 98208

* 555 Students
* 26 Teachers
* 20.6 Student/Teacher Ratio
* Everett School District
* Grades PK-5
* Public School
* Phone: (425) 338-5175
http://www.zillow.com/school/WA-Everett/Everett-School-District-5628/Silver-Lake-Elementary-School-95175/

Zillow Us: Things will get better

http://www.zillow.com

Lower Property Tax

http://www.dor.wa.gov/docs/pubs/prop_tax/homeown.pdf

One of the positive things about what is going on in our community

How can we get a speed bump or traffic sign installed in our neighborhood?

Some of the community members have asked how can we get a speed bump or traffic sign installed in our neighborhood?

Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program (NTCP)

As our population continues to grow in Snohomish County, so do our traffic volumes. The County’s Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program (NTCP) was created to help manage that traffic growth on local access roads and to minimize its impacts on existing and future residential neighborhoods.

The program addresses a wide range of traffic issues, including speeding, collisions and non-local traffic. It is intended to encourage through-traffic to use arterial roadways, rather than divert it onto local access roads.

The NTCP enables citizens and community groups to participate in all stages of neighborhood traffic-calming projects, from identification to planning, design, implementation and evaluation.

The first step in the NTCP is for a resident to contact Snohomish County Traffic Investigator.

For a neighborhood to be considered for inclusion in the program, it must meet minimum qualifying criteria pertaining to traffic speeds and volumes, and residents must submit a letter demonstrating neighborhood support.

Before traffic-calming devices can be installed, the Traffic Investigation Unit (in the Traffic Operations Section of the Public Works Department) will complete an engineering study. The unit then will present alternative actions to residents for their acceptance.

Program implementation is closely coordinated with other departments and agencies, including the Sheriff’s Office, fire and emergency services, school districts, transit companies and neighboring jurisdictions.

The Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program has been designed and formally adopted as Public Works policy and is included in the County’s Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP).
Contacts

Snohomish County Traffic Investigator, (425) 388-6420
email: pw.traffic@co.snohomish.wa.us

http://www1.co.snohomish.wa.us/Departments/Public_Works/Services/Roads/roadfaq.htm

Assessor/Treasurer Property Information

Thankfully we have a great community of renters in our HOA; there are however some people in our community that are not happy with renter's outside of our community. If you want to find out who owns a particular property to send a letter you can access this information which is public and free.

http://web5.co.snohomish.wa.us/propsys/Asr-Tr-PropInq/PrpInq01-Entry.asp

Secure Your Home

Ensure that your home’s windows and doors have secondary locks (window pins, dowels, deadbolts, etc.).

Keep landscaping trimmed back so that you can easily see around your property.

Turn your porch lights on at night. Consider installing timers or photo sensors so that your porch lights and holiday lights come on automatically.

Consider keeping gifts and expensive property out of plain view from the outside. Keep ground level blinds and curtains closed while away and at night.

Consider having a trusted neighbor or friend watch your home while you are away. Ask your neighbor to occasionally park their car in your driveway. Also be sure to stop your mail and newspaper delivery while you are gone.

Consider placing an interior light and radio on a timer to come on randomly.

Never open your door to strangers. Always find who is on the other side of the door before answering. Never let people know you are home alone.
For more information on how to protect your vehicle, contact the Everett
Police Department’s Crime Prevention Unit at 425-257-7521.

The Citizen Response

The Citizen Response
Alert citizens are the number one defense against auto theft. The following list of tips can help make your car harder to steal:

* Always lock your car and take your keys.
* Never leave a spare key attached to your car or in your car.
* When possible park your car in a secure location such as a locked garage.
* Choose well lit parking spaces that are easily observed and that have foot traffic nearby.
* Consider simple auto theft deterrents:
• Steering wheel locks
• Alarms
• Ignition lockout switches
• Fuel cutoffs
* Never leave wallets, purses, personal identification, driver's licenses, credit cards, debit cards, or bank cards in a parked car.
* Never leave auto titles, loan agreements, or payment books in your car.
* Never leave your cellular telephone in your car.
* Never leave valuables in plain view in a parked car.
* If you suspect that someone is attempting to steal a car, call the police immediately.

Most auto thefts involve use of the stolen car as a transportation tool while the thief is involved in committing some other crime. Regardless of the age of the suspect, cars are rarely stolen for "joy-riding" purposes. In most cases, illegal drug use or distribution is involved. Most cars are not taken for the purpose of disassembly and subsequent sale of the parts.

The Method
The most targeted vehicles in our city are Asian-imported cars and trucks. Toyota is the most frequently listed manufacturer of the vehicles stolen from Everett. The criminal community has learned that the ignition system from these vehicles is easier to defeat than the ignitions of many other manufacturers. In some cases, the ignition switch is broken by brute force. In other cases, suspects use "shaved-keys", "jiggle keys", or "try out keys" to defeat the vehicle ignition. These are keys altered to allow an ignition lock to be picked. These methods have been used for about ten years in our area.

In about one half of the auto theft cases, stolen cars are recovered by officers after the stereo or other auto accessories are removed. In many cases, identification and credit cards left behind in a car are used by the auto thief to access the car owner's bank account.

Those who steal cars in Everett often do so in a "relay fashion". The thief steals a car, uses it in criminal activity, abandons the car and steals another car close by. Sometimes the suspect returns to the first stolen car and uses it again. Some auto thieves choose to swap license plates from a similar vehicle with those from the stolen car.

The Locations
Automobile thieves like to steal cars in areas where a vehicle is left unattended for a long time. Transit parking lots, theaters, shopping malls and apartment complex parking lots are favorite targets.

The Police Response
Our proactive Anti-Crime Teams (ACT) and our beat officers take a daily interest in locating stolen vehicles. Patrol officers recover stolen cars almost every day. Auto Theft Detail detectives are committed to thorough and complete investigation of auto theft suspects. Their professional efforts assure thorough case preparation for the Snohomish County Prosecuting Attorney.

Find out what crimes are going on our city

Police Blotter (Blog)

http://www.ci.everett.wa.us/default.aspx?ID=995

Police Blotter
Date: Monday, November 02, 2009
Address: 800 Block of N Broadway Avenue
Violation: Animal Control

An officer contacted the male complainant who said there were two dogs inside a vehicle. The dogs had been there several days and were no longer responding to him. The officer observed two large dogs sitting on the seats. There was no water inside the truck but there was a portion of a bag of dog food on the floor. The officer located the address of the registered owner and requested a county sheriff contact the owner. The residence was no longer occupied. It appeared the owner may have been between homes as the bed of the truck was filled with belongings and a trailer attached to the truck also contained household items. Additional attempts to locate the owner of the vehicle were unsuccessful. Officers opened the vehicle and took the dogs into custody. A note was left for the owner to advise where the dogs had been taken. The vehicle was locked and the dogs were taken to the animal shelter.
Date: Sunday, November 01, 2009
Address: 3100 Block of Hewitt Avenue
Violation: Theft from Vehicle

The female complainant said she parked her vehicle in the parking lot of a nightclub. She locked her vehicle and went inside the building. She decided to leave her vehicle in the lot over night because she did not want to drive while intoxicated. When she returned to her vehicle the next day, she realized the driver's door was unlocked. Her wallet, some clothing, and an air compressor were missing from the car. She contacted her bank to put a hold on her accounts. Value of the taken items was $216.00.
Date: Sunday, November 01, 2009
Address: 2900 Block of Pacific Avenue
Violation: Theft

Drug Dealers & Drugs in our neighborhood

There have been reports of people doing drugs in our neighborhood and a possible drug trafficing home in our neighborhood. If you notice anything like this please call the police and notify them of your concern along with your community members.

Investigations

The goal of the Investigations Division is to bring to justice all those who, by their deeds, would attempt to bring harm to our community. Investigations works closely with the victims of crime and with local, county and federal prosecutors.

The Investigations Division is divided into separate units that work to follow up on major incidents and prepare cases for presentation in court.

For General Investigations questions please call (425) 257-8407. For emergencies please call 911.

http://www.ci.everett.wa.us/default.aspx?ID=108

Narcotics Unit

The mission of the Everett Police Department Narcotics Unit is to impact the flow of narcotics and drugs into this community through the professional investigation, apprehension and conviction of narcotic traffickers, through the confiscation of controlled substances and by the seizure of proceeds earned via the criminal activity.

The goal of the Narcotics Unit is to utilize all legal means and resources available on local, state and federal levels in the pursuit of drug traffickers.

Don't want to call 911?

You can call the Customer Service Unit

The mission of the Customer Service Unit is to provide excellent police service to members of our community. The Customer Service Unit works in support of the Patrol Division and the precinct desk officers by providing a rapid response to people who have called 911 for non-emergency services.

To support the communities needs, the Customer Service Unit provides telephone and internet-based police reports and answer non-emergency questions.

The Customer Service Unit hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday - Friday. The Customer Service Unit can be reached directly at 425-257-7490

or File an Online Police Report here http://www.everettwa.org/police/global/FileOnLineReport.html

We need to do start reporting EVERYTHING we see and hear. It's the only way to make our community safe and sound. Please do so everytime you get the chance.

Violation Complaints

It is the responsibility of the Code Enforcement Unit to work in partnership with Everett residents to promote and maintain a safe and desirable living and working environment.

The Code Enforcement Unit helps maintain or improve the quality of Everett’s community in the following ways:

Code Enforcement Unit
3002 Wetmore Ave.
T: 425-257-8560
F: 425-257-8569

* By enforcing laws and codes targeted to solve specific problems in Everett communities, including rubbish and nuisances, wrecked, dismantled or inoperative vehicles on private property, violation of land use conditions, substandard or dangerous buildings, noxious vegetation, and violation of handicapped accessibility regulations.
* By working with residents, neighborhood associations, public service agencies and other City of Everett departments to facilitate voluntary compliance with City laws and codes, empowering neighborhoods to participate in keeping problem areas cleaned up, developing ways to solve recurring problems and nuisances, involving representatives from all affected groups, and establishing community priorities for cleanup projects.

Filing a complaint
To file a formal complaint with the City of Everett Code Enforcement Unit, call 425-257-8560. A Code Enforcement Officer will be assigned to investigate the allegations. Information is kept confidential.

Alternatives to filing a complaint include contacting the responsible person and attending Neighborhood Association meetings.

Violations
According to the Everett Municipal Code (EMC), the following are violations if visible from a street, alley or public or private property:

* Junk, trash, litter, boxes, discarded lumber or salvage materials.
* Attractive nuisances dangerous to children.
* Broken or discarded furniture, household equipment or furnishings.
* Shopping carts in the front yard, side yard, rear yard or vacant lot on your property, which is zoned residential by the City.
* Dead, decayed, diseased or otherwise hazardous trees or vegetation and vegetation that is more than 42 inches high (not including vegetation located in flower beds).
* Grass that is more than 12 inches high.
* Graffiti on a building, fence or other structure.
* Articles of personal property and vehicle parts that are discarded or left in a state of partial construction or repair.
* Utility trailers or unmounted camper tops in the front yard (unless in the driveway).
* Cars that are wrecked, taken apart, or inoperable (unless stored or parked lawfully and fenced in connection with the business of a licensed dismantler or licensed vehicle dealer).

http://www.ci.everett.wa.us/default.aspx?ID=406

Report graffiti

Report graffiti by calling the City of Everett's Graffiti Hotline at 425-257-URIT (8748).

Per City of Everett ordinance, graffiti removal is the responsibility of the property owner.

Residential properties hit by graffiti may be eligible to participate in the City of Everett's Graffiti Removal Pilot Project. To be included in the project, the graffiti must be visible to the public.

The Graffiti Removal Pilot Project:
1) Promotes the swift removal of graffiti
2) maintains quality neighborhoods
3) discourages future tagging.

http://www.ci.everett.wa.us/default.aspx?ID=1654

Silver Lake Crime Map

Check this link for updated crime's in our area

http://www.ci.everett.wa.us/default.aspx?ID=1534

The Silver Lake neighborhood gets its name from its close proximity to Silver Lake. It is located at the southernmost tip of the city of Everett on the eastern border of I-5.

Approximate boundaries for the neighborhood are I-5 on the west, 132nd Street on the south, the terminus of 19th Avenue (SR-527) and Bothell-Everett Highway on the north, and 35th Avenue on the east.

The neighborhood is comprised of single-family homes, apartments, condos and neighborhood businesses.

Boundaries:
North - 100th Place SE
East - Lowell-Larimer Road
South - 132ND Street SE
West - Interstate 5

To report needed street maintenance

To report needed street maintenance, down or damaged stop or yield signs, fallen trees in the right-of-way, or hazardous road conditions, please call 425-257-8800 or fill out a service request online.

If this is an emergency, call the Public Works after-hours emergency line at 425-257-8821.

The Streets Maintenance division maintains 290 miles of roadway, 270 alleys, 750 miles of sidewalks and walkways, over 16,500 street signs, and numerous lane markers.

Street Sweeping

The goal is to sweep residential neighborhoods on a six week schedule. The business areas and truck routes are swept weekly. The Central Business District (CBD) is hard to sweep due to the number of buildings that have businesses on the first floor and residents on the upper floors. To minimize the impact of sweeping in the CBD, the area is swept in two hour increments, three days per week.

Brush Cutting

Grass cutting and trimming is the responsibility of the abutting property owners. If owners fail to maintain the grass within the right-of-way, the City will try to contact the property owner and ask them to maintain the grass. When the property owner still fails to maintain the grass, once or twice per year Streets staff use tractor mowers to cut vegetation back from the edge of the pavement.

Streets maintenance division staff also respond to requests for tree clearance maintance on the city's right-of-ways.

http://www.ci.everett.wa.us/default.aspx?ID=65

Everett Police Department Crime Prevention Unit's online library

Here is a link to the Everett Police Department Crime Prevention Unit's online library. These publications are designed to help educate citizens on reducing crime through awareness. Publications may be downloaded and/or printed for personal or group use. If you want additional information, contact the Everett Police Crime Prevention Unit at 425-257-7497.

http://www.ci.everett.wa.us/default.aspx?ID=1557

NEIGHBORHOOD ACTIVITY LOG

Please help us with the "NEIGHBORHOOD ACTIVITY LOG" by emailing anything you see or hear in our neighborhood that is out of the ordinary.

Feel free to post the information on our Community HOA Blog or email it to Geri Pentz; our HOA Manager geripentz@samaras.com

Here is what we need

Activity Description:
Date:
Start Time:
End Time:
Vehicle Description (License):
Your Contact Info:
Participants:




Call 911 if someone is in danger or you observe an in-progress crime.
Never endanger yourself to gather information.

All Solicitors need a Special business license

http://www.everettwa.org/default.aspx?ID=294

If any solicitors come to your door or you catch the people who are leaving the sign's on your door please ask if they have a solicitors permit and if they don't ask them not to solicit in our neighborhood.

Sharon Marks, City Clerk
2930 Wetmore Ave. Ste. 1-A
Everett, WA 98201
T: 425-257-8610
F: 425-257-8741

How to find your mailbox (For New Homeowners and Renters)

Call the Post Office or go to their office and they can direct you to which mailbox is yours

Our local Post Office is:

2201 100TH ST SW LBBY

EVERETT, WA 98204-1451

(800) ASK-USPS

http://usps.whitepages.com/post_office/search?a=12432+21st+ave+se&s=wa&z=Everett

Vacation Home Check (Please Use this and notify your neighbor also)

Senior volunteers provide a valuable service by performing house checks for residents who are out of town. Volunteers travel to each residence five days a week and conduct a walk around, making sure the exterior of the home is secure. If they find something unusual or suspicious, volunteers contact a patrol officer to investigate.

Sign Up Locations
If you are going out of town and are interested in signing up for the free Vacation Watch program, please visit the Everett Police Department’s north precinct (3002 Wetmore Ave.) or the south precinct (1121 SE Everett Mall Way) to request an application packet or download the forms here. Submit completed applications to the north precinct or the south precinct during normal business hours.

http://www.ci.everett.wa.us/default.aspx?ID=666

City of Everett Resource List

City of Everett Resource List (All 425 Area Codes)

Animal Control 425-257-6000
Building Permits 257-8810
City Council 257-8703
City Information 257-8800
Code Enforcement Unit 257-8560
Dispute Resolution Center 339-1335
Everett Transit 257-7777
Fire Department Information 257-8100
Mayor’s Office 257-7115
Municipal Court 257-8778
Office of Neighborhoods 257-8717
Park Rangers 257-8326
Parking Enforcement (North) 257-8437
Parking Enforcement (South) 257-7505
Parks Department 257-8300
Planning Department 257-8731
Police Administrative Sergeant (North) 257-8461
Police Administrative Sergeant (South) 257-7520
Police Crime Prevention 257-7497
Police Customer Service Unit 257-7490
Police Information 257-8400
Police Tip Line 257-8450
Public Works 257-8800
Public Works 24-Hour Emergency 257-8832
Registered Sex Offender Information 257-8473
Snohomish County Health District 339-5200
Snohomish Regional Drug Task Force 388-3479
Traffic Engineering 257-8871

Snohomish County H1N1 Flu Information

http://www.flucentralwa.mystateusa.com/

Round 1 was at our local Providence on 19th.
If you did not get it during the first round you can check the site for updated info.

Providence Physician Group – Mill Creek
12800 Bothell‐Everett Hwy.
Everett, WA 98208

Silver Lake Fire

Fire crews fight early morning restaurant blaze
More than 40 firefighters battle fire at Silver Lake eatery

EVERETT – The Everett Fire Department is investigating the cause of an early morning blaze today that destroyed Emory’s Lake House waterfront restaurant on Silver Lake.

More than 40 firefighters from Everett, Lake Stevens and Marysville responded to the 4:23 a.m. fire call at the restaurant, 11830 19th Ave. SE.

The intense fire had already burned through the roof and involved much of the structure even before the first fire unit arrived. With the serious danger of collapse at any moment, the decision was made to use a defensive strategy and the fire was fought from the outside using water streams from two ladder trucks as well as other equipment.

Neighboring fire districts assisted by coming directly to the fire scene and by staffing Everett Fire Department stations to provide protection in the event of other 911 calls. These included fire engines from Fire District 1, Snohomish Fire & Rescue, Marysville Fire District, Lake Stevens Fire and Naval Station Everett.

There were no injuries. And, the cause of the fire has not yet been determined. While the building is considered destroyed, no damage amount has been determined.

http://www.everettwa.org/CityNews.aspx?ID=1&nID=819

Map of Registered Sex Offenders

http://gis.co.snohomish.wa.us/maps/rso/index.htm

The map shows the locations of sex offenders registered with the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office. Offenders are classified according to the likelihood of re-offending, with Level 3 being most likely to re-offend.

Email Distribution List

We are trying to compile an email distribution list; please add your email to the post below.

If you do not want to be added or we have an incorrect email address please let us know below also.

Recent Vandalism Act

I'm a homeowner at the Bordeaux community in Silver Lake (Everett). I wanted to bring it to our homeowners association's attention the vandalism that was done to my fence on Halloween night. They put a couple of graffiti marks. I was very disappointed that someone would be so willing to commit such an act just because they cannot get any treats from me. It is uncalled for.

You can report Vandalism on the Everett Polices website

http://www.everettwa.org/police/global/FileOnLineReport.html

Please do so with everything you see: Some examples are below of what the Everett Police want us to start reporting more often.

Abandoned Vehicle
Vehicles that have been parked over 72 hours without moving. A vehicle parked in front of your house for three or more days and you do not know the owner.

Crime or Drug Tips
Report Crime or Drug tips information to assist your police department. Provide the police with information about Crime or Drug problems in your neighborhood.

Graffiti Tagging
Using spray paint to deface property with gang related or personal art. Someone sprays paint on the side of building, fence, or sidewalk, etc.

Lost Property
When property is missing or lost. Property that is missing, leaving items in restaurant, or missing from home, such as a cell phone etc.

Supplemental Report
Follow-up to a report that has been filed on line or by an officer and have a case number. You find more property missing after the officer has left the scene or found more property missing after you have filed an on-line report.

Theft
Your property is taken without your permission.
Property known to be stolen may be reported. Lost property is not a theft.

Theft from Vehicle
Property is stolen from a motor vehicle.
Stolen equipment or belongings from a vehicle.

Vandalism
The act of changing, modifying, defacing, or damaging public or private property. Knocking over mail box, throwing rock through windows, etc.

Vehicle Prowling
A person enters or remains unlawfully in a vehicle with the intent to commit a crime against a person or property. A person enters your vehicle and goes through the glove box and center console, but nothing is taken.

Bordeaux HOA: Neighborhood Watch Program

We wanted to notify all homeowners that the crime rate in our area has gone up and we need to keep an eye out for any suspicious activity. Please remember to either call the police or file an online police report for anything that looks out of the normal.

We had our second reported Home Burglary from our homes on 10/21/2009 sometime between 10am-2pm; the thief (s) opened the gate on the side of their home by reaching over an un-latching it and then proceeded to break the window to enter the home. This home-owner did not have their home monitored and having an armed and monitored security system could have given the police a chance to capture these criminals or at least would have scared them away and hopefully they will not try and burglarize another one of our homes.

If you do have a gate; please try and purchase a lock so you can only open the gate from the inside. We had another home burglary in the summer where the thief entered the second story window by using the recycle bin that was placed next to their home; unfortunately it made it very easy to jump and pull themselves to the second story. Please try and keep your recycle bins and garbage cans in a place where they cannot be used to gain access to the second floor of your home.

We highly recommend you also have your security system monitored. You can call ADT, Brink’s or any other security company to install a security system and all of them are great choices. Some people have gone with a local company Evergreen Security; because of their local service and they are very highly recommended. They can utilize all of your existing keypad’s, motion sensor and contact’s and if you do not have a land line they can install a GSM device that allows you to be monitored without having to purchase a land line for security monitoring.

Something we need to consider is adding lighting to areas of our community that are dark and attract thieves. We also need to try and put a fence or bushes to block access from the main road 19^th ave se. We have a few community members that have access and work for security companies who can advise us on putting a Pan Tilt Zoom Camera on a light pole to hopefully scare criminals from our area. We will talk about all options at our next meeting which we are planning for early next year.

Please contact our HOA management company contact Geri Pentz from Samaras Associates with any concerns regarding the neighborhood watch program; and please again contact the Everett Police by calling 911 with even the small things that don’t seem right. We are going to

We will be creating a sign for our common area park that notifies everyone the park closes at dusk. This is actually the 2^nd time we will be trying to accomplish this; the neighborhood kids kicked the signs in the first time and we had to scrap them. If you see anyone at the park after dark please either kindly notify them the park is closed and there is a sign posted that explains the hours or if you feel uncomfortable contact the police and notify them about our park rules. We already have a sign posted that notifies everyone this common area park is for “Bordeaux Home Owners Only” (Bordeaux HOA-Renters are included obviously) If you see people misusing our park please notify Samaras and we will try and enforce this rule to the best of our ability.

Unfortunately there is a rise in crime in our area; more and more criminals are taking chances and we need to come together as a community to send a message to these criminals that we will not stand by and allow them to think this community is an easy target. Continue to work with your neighbors and contact each other anytime something is out of the ordinary. A few other things that help secure your home is to purchase the window lock from lowes that will allow you to open your window and let air in but it will not open all the way to allow a human body to enter; many homeowners have purchased locks for the door from your garage so in case the somehow get into your garage they will not be able to enter your home. Other good habits are to lock your garage door each night from the keypad. Make sure that the red release rope from your garage is wrapped up and tucked away; the Everett police told us that many criminals break the small window reach through the garage door and pull the string down to release the lock on the garage door. Many times the garage door isn’t added onto the alarm system so that is why the lock is needed from the garage door to the home.

The HOA board attended a meeting with the Everett Police Block watch last month and we received a lot of great information on what we need to do to protect our community from thieves. His most important point he drove home again and again was to communicate to you the importance of calling the police for even the small things. If we can start to make this a habit then our community will become that much safer. Know your neighbors, keep an eye on anyone not from our community and email Geri with any issues you notice along with contact the Everett Police.

You may have seen the addition of the Block Watch/Neighborhood watch signs; complements of the Everett Police Block Watch program. We will continue to work with them to make our community safe.

If you want to take your security system to another level like some community members have you can add video cameras. There are some great DVR solutions from Costco. We need to try and get some photos/video of these thieves and one of the best ways is with video surveillance.

http://www.grouponenw.com/ You can find some great solutions if you search this site for CCTV options.

Sincerely, Bordeaux HOA Board Members (Geri, Demba, Milan and Jason)

Renter Tenant Manager: Nancy Brien

If you ever need to get in touch with the Mietzner Group for any reason. Their information is below.

Mietzner Group, 11611 Airport Road, #B-1, Everett, WA 98204. We also have a new phone number—425-212-2490. Our fax number is 425-212-2243.

Nancy Brien, Rental Property Manager

nancyb@mietznergroup.com

Mietzner Properties, LLC