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SSP Radio Equipment Needed for the West Virginia Interoperability Radio Project (WVIRP). Please Help if you can!
Posted December 28th, 2007 by Dave_SSP15Within a few months, all Jefferson County Public Safety radio communications will be switched to new UHF trunked radio communication systems on frequencies adopted in the West Virginia Interoperability Radio Project (WVIRP).
Break-in, Summertime Lane
New owner reported forcible entry to unoccupied home on Summertime Lane, probably overnight.
Break-in, Gate 4 area
A resident returned home to find that their garage had been broken into and a miter saw had been stolen. Location: 1500 block of Shenandoah River Drive.
Recro Fest - a non-denominational Christian Rock Concert
Posted April 29th, 2007 by mlkeuroglianTickets $7 at the door
May 19th 6-10 pm
Mountain Community Center
58 Mission Road
Harpers Ferry, WV
Featuring:
Messenger (rock) http://www.myspace.com/messengerdc
Lifeblood (rock) http://www.myspace.com/onevoicespace
Scratch Addict (metal) http://www.myspace.com/scratchaddictspace
Lifeblood (alternative) http://www.myspace.com/lifebloodband
Join us for an evening of awesome rock & roll featuring four great bands from the Washington, DC area. Come out and meet them, hear their positive message and enjoy an absolutely awesome concert.
Art Show & Sale
Posted April 29th, 2007 by mlkeuroglianToday is the final day of the Art Show & Sale featuring local artists at the Mountain Community Center located at the intersection of Route 9 and Mission Road.
Hours are from noon until 4:00 p.m. Admission is free! Please come out and admire the talent we have in our community and talk to the artists.
For more information call 728-2174 or send an e-mail to mlkeuroglian@aol.com
Thank You!
Congrats - Nat Hughes - Volunteer of the Year Award
Posted April 17th, 2007 by nwatch1Nat of the SSP has been awarded Volunteer of the Year.
Thank you Nat for all you have done.
More details to come.
Possible Casing Activity
Apr 9 2007 - 9:00am
Over the Easter weekend I noticed several times a beige car with two young men driving aimlessly around the Keyes Ferry and Wide River Farms area. At one point they were stopped for no apparent reason at the corner of Laurel and Keyes Ferry Road. The driver was a white male wearing a ski cap.
Any one with a plate number or additional descriptors, please feel free to add the info in a comment. Thanks.
Stabbing Incident
In the 700 block of Hickory Nut Lane, Westridge Hills, a young male was stabbed twice while trying to gain entry into a home during a domestic related conflict over a girlfriend.
The homeowner was taken into custody after the incident was investigated.
Pancake Supper Benefit for The Shack Teen Club
Posted February 19th, 2007 by mlkeuroglianSt. Andrew's Episcopal Church is having a pancake supper on Shrove Tuesday, Fat Tuesday, the beginning of Mardi Gras, whatever you want to call it on February 20th from 4 to 7 pm. Youth and adults will be preparing and serving pancakes with warm maple syrup, sausage links, home made hot applesauce, coffee, juice and milk. This event will take place at the Mountain Community Center at the intersection of Route 9 and Mission Road. The proceeds will benefit The Shack Teen Club and future Teen Center this summer. We would like to suggest a donation of $5 per person, and would like to invite all law enforcement personnel to come as our guests so we can get to know you better.
SIG 16, Gate 5 Shan.
Resident on Gate 5 Road, Shannondale, reported that a shed had been broken into and power tools stolen.
SIG 16, BRA
Homeowner arrived home and found the back door kicked-in and several items missing. Home is located in the 300 block of Dey Drive, Blue Ridge Acres.
Anyone who observed unusual pedestrian or vehicle traffic in this area today, please contact JCSD, email info via this site, or directly to Ron at rons@frontiernet.net. Thanks.
Theft of Mail-Gate 1
SSP was notified this morning that the mail boxes on Mission Rd. south of Gate 1 had been the target of thieves/vandals. Mail was thrown all over the ground, apparently last night.
Deputy Pat Smith, JCSD, picked up all the mail and returned it to the post office for redelivery. If anyone is missing mail, please contact Deputy Smith at the Sheriff's Office during normal business hours at 728-3205.
If anyone has any information regarding this theft and wants to submit an anonymous tip, please use the "Contact" tab at the top of this page. Information may also be sent to SSP for forwarding to Deputy Smith: SSP@frontiernet.net.
The Shack Teen Club
Posted February 6th, 2007 by mlkeuroglianThe Shack, is a teen club that meets at St. Andrew's Mountain Community Center at the intersection of Route 9 and Mission Road. The Shack is sponsored by St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church and FOCUS.
The last Friday of every month we have an event. We book four bands to listen and dance to. There is also an open mic so youth can perform, play or slam down poetry. The hours are from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Admission is $3.00 per youth. Snacks in the form of bottled water and chips are sold for $1.00 each. The money earned from admissions and snack sales are used to support this teen club, and coming in the summer of 2007 a teen center.
The Shack Teen Club
Posted February 6th, 2007 by mlkeuroglianThe Shack, is a teen club that meets at St. Andrew's Mountain Community Center at the intersection of Route 9 and Mission Road. The Shack is sponsored by St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church and FOCUS. The last Friday of every month we have an event.
We book four bands to listen and dance to. April is METAL NIGHT and our bands will be: M.O.G. (Charles Town, WV metal); Hull House (Winchester, VA hard core), Mercutio In Arms (Purceville, VA hard core) and Original Sin (Charles Town, WV metal).
We also have an open mic so you can perform, play or slam down poetry. The hours are from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Admission is $3.00 per youth.
The Shack Teen Club
Posted February 6th, 2007 by mlkeuroglianThe Shack, is a teen club that meets at St. Andrew's Mountain Community Center at the intersection of Route 9 and Mission Road. The Shack is sponsored by St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church and FOCUS.
The last Friday of every month we have an event.
We book four bands to listen and dance to. March is PUNK ROCK NIGHT and our bands are: Defeat The Purpose (Shepherdstown, WV punk rock)/ Disclosure (Berkeley Springs punk rock), Botox Party (Richmond, VA ex-I love with Zombies), and The Contrabandits (Purceville, VA political punk).
We also have an open mic so you can perform, play or slam down poetry. The hours are from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Admission is $3.00 per youth. Snacks in the form of bottled water and chips are sold for $1.00 each. The money earned from admissions and snack sales are used to support this teen club, and coming in the summer of 2007 a teen center.
The Shack Teen Club
Posted February 6th, 2007 by mlkeuroglianThe Shack, is a teen club that meets at St. Andrew's Mountain Community Center at the intersection of Route 9 and Mission Road. The Shack is sponsored by St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church and FOCUS.
The last Friday of every month we have an event.
We book four bands to listen and dance to. This month they are: The Speds (Hedgesville, WV rock), Rhino Helicopter (Charles Town, WV indie rock), Wonder Boy (Frederick, MD acoustic old rock), and Bland (Martinsburg, WV longtime local alt rock).
We also have an open mic so you can perform, play or slam down poetry. The hours are from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Admission is $3.00 per youth.
Shannondale-Large Black Dog
Two reports have been received describing a large, black dog with a collar on Rolling Lane near Caesar Road. The dog has been acting very strangely, showing friendliness to some and unwarranted aggressiveness to others. A young mother and her child were "held hostage" in their vehicle, and again later in their home, by the dog due to his bristling, growling and drooling behavior. This was observed by a second person, who also described the dog's random behavior.
Animal Control was notified, but will not respond until tomorrow. The dog does seem to be staying in the area.
CAUTION: DO NOT approach this animal since rabies is a distinct possibility. If the animal is spotted, notify Animal Control immediately by calling Dispatch at 725-8484.
SIG 16, Gate 4 Shannondale
At approx. 630pm, scanner traffic noted homeowner reported a signal 16, break-in, upon arriving home in the 300 block of Locust Lane, off of Shenandoah River Drive.
This is the first reported home break-in in many months, to the best of my knowledge.
No other details are available at this time.
Anyone noting suspicious persons or unusual traffic in that area today, please call Unit 51 or SSP, or email the info via the CONTACT tab at the top of the page. Thanks.
Mountain Community Center Teen Club - The Shack - Teen Night Out
Posted January 18th, 2007 by mlkeuroglianOn Friday, January 26th, The Shack, which is a teen club that meets at St. Andrew's Mountain Community Center at the intersection of Route 9 and Mission Road, is having a TEEN NIGHT OUT.
The venue will be four bands for youth listening and dancing, and an open mic so they can perform, play or slam down poetry. The hours are from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Admission is $3.00 per youth.
Snacks in the form of bottled water and chips will be sold for $1.00 each.
There is a limit on the number of youth that the Mountain Community Center will hold, so first come, first in the door!
Theft of Beer from Stores.
A young male has been involved in the theft of a case of beer from two local stores, Weber's and Sweet Springs, in the past week.
The male was seen driving a turquoise Neon with possible MD plates and may now be living somewhere in The Mountain area.
In both thefts, he parked his vehicle so that the plate # could not be readily seen, walked into the store, grabbed a case of beer and quickly left. A female was waiting in the car at Sweet Springs. In the Webers incident, a male accomplice was with him.
The Sheriff's Dept. and SSP are interested in getting a vehicle plate # and a location on this suspect so that he may be stopped before there is another deadly DUI incident in the area.
Anonymous info may be sent by clicking on the "Contact" tab at the top of this page. THANKS.
Break-in on Keyes Gap Road
At approx. 6:30 p.m., scanner reported a break-in on the 1200 block of Keys Gap Road, apparently discovered when resident returned home. No other info is available at this time, and the report is being posted to ALERT area residents to a serious security issue.
Residents who are at home during the day, or even riding through the area, please report any suspicious activity, to include teens roaming around when they should be in school. Be alert for anything "out of place" including strange vehicles and persons "scouting homes" where residents are at work. Get tag numbers where possible and call 725-8484 to report info to the Sheriff's Deputies out on patrol.
Remember, statistics show that most crimes are solved or prevented due to resident involvement!
Person in need
SSP received two calls about an adult male wandering around the Redbird area (Gate 1), entering homes without permission and asking for money. The subject claimed to be living in the area.
The person claimed he had lost his job, had no money and had no heat or electricity in his home. He was walking into homes of other residents in the area thru UNLOCKED DOORS while residents were at home, and he appeared somewhat confused and disorganized. He stated to one person that he had recently used drugs and had no one to help him.
The Sheriff's Office was contacted to investigate the situation since the person appeared to be in distress and no one was able to confirm that the person was a resident.
Two Deputies were able to locate the person and speak to him and a neighbor. They were able to verify that he was not a missing or wanted person, and that he did not appear to be in immediate distress. They were going to refer the situation to Human Services for possible assistance.
Residents in the area are advised to lock their doors to prevent uninvited guests from entering without their knowledge. Hopefully, getting "The System" involved will assist this person. Residents are asked to call Nat at 725-SAFE if there are further problems or concerns.
Information needed on Equipment, Identifiers, etc. for Watch Program
Posted October 14th, 2006 by RickSI looking for information and/or assistance on equipment needed to run a successful Neighborhood watch program. We are just getting started and was wondering if someone could reccomend some products and stores that could prove useful to us. Thanks !
Combined Community Event
Posted September 6th, 2006 by nwatch2Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 14th -- starting at noon -- until ???
Sponsors: BRMVFD, Mountain Watch, Shannondale and Beyond, WV.VA Firewise Program and St Andrews Episcopal Church.
Place: Community Center, Fire House, Church parking lot -- Mission Road and Rte 9.
Fire Alert sign dedication time - 1:00PM
Planned (to be edited as more are added): Smokey Bear will be here; dedication of the new fire alert sign at the fire station; presentations/information on the Firewise Program; burger/dog and bake sake fundraiser for the fire station; raffles; 50-50 drawing to benefit St Andrews Church and Shannondale.org; silent rummage sale sponsored by St Andrews Church and special raffle to benefit the WJC site.
BOL: 2 door black sedan.
Two males in their 20's, driving a small black sedan with oversized spoiler, were seen knocking on the door of a home on Lakeside Drive where there was clearly no one at home. They then drove by the house a couple of times before leaving.
They were then seen in the Gate 3/4 area driving erratically and flying through the stop sign at Mission Road before going into Gate 4 at a fairly high rate of speed.
Please report any other suspicious or illegal activity and try to obtain a plate number if possible. You may email me directly if you wish to remain anonymous. Thanks.
Dangerous ATV Riding II
around 6pm 08/23/06 two guys on a bright purple sporty style ATV came tearing down Mission Rd from the direction of gate 3 passed gate 2 and up around Johnsons Curve (the Hill) towards Gate 1.
2 persons, driver definitely male had on white sleeveless shirt - no helmet, passanger looked smaller in frame not positive of gender.
I was in a stopped position waiting to turn and these guys were driving sooooo fast that I heard them before I saw them.....it was lucky I decided not make my turn as they were going way faster than I expected and if I would have turned they would have hit me...it was totally insane how fast they were going.....my guess would be they were driving in excess of 55mph....
When they buzzed passed me I could not even turn my head fast enough to keep up with them...
.....no lights, or helmets....bloody idiots....
Scammers Or Worse--BOL
Two separate, but probably related incidents, happened yesterday between 3 and 4 pm and were reported to SSP today:
--White Mule Rd. area--cau. male, 25, 5'7", stocky build, short brown hair, dressed very casually, walking door-to-door "selling magazines for his daughter's college scholarship." Person was sweating profusely and having difficulty keeping thoughts organized. Caller wondered if he was "on something." Person questioned resident as to whether she REALLY had someone on the phone she was carrying, and then asked "Do you have any money?" Caller was suspicious that this male could be "casing homes" for future break-in.
--Lakeside Drive--cau. male, age 18, 6'2", reddish-blonde hair, came into back yard where resident was working, told resident that front door was open "but I didn't go in." He then asked for a thousand dollar donation for a scholarship and stated he just moved here to live with his Grandmother, but was not able to give a name or location. He was offered yardwork for $10/hour and stated that was low pay and did not return later.
Two vehicles have been associated with these scammers: A silver SUV w/Florida tags; and a Red Olds Alero, probably w/WV tags.
At one home, ID was shown that indicated the person was representing "American Circulation Enterprises." ASK TO SEE A WV BUSINESS LICENSE--that is your only assurance you will get your magazines IF you decide to purchase anything. A complaint is in process with the Attorney General's Office.
If approached, use caution. Try to obtain ID, alert SSP and call 725-8484 to ask for Deputy to investigate and ID persons involved. If ID is checked, person will usually leave area since they know they can be tracked if a crime is committed. Keep doors locked to avoid walk-in surprises. Do NOT admit that you are home alone and do NOT allow anyone in your home.
National Child Identification Program Kits
Posted July 6th, 2006 by nwatch2As part of the continuing effort of the Mountain Watch Program to promote safety on the Mountain, special Child ID kits will be available at the Community Picnic at Mt Mission Park on Saturday, July 22. The kit includes an inkless fingerprint card, DNA collection envelope, laminated wallet card and an area to provide a comprehensive description of the child and are meant to be kept by the parents in case a child goes missing. There will also be a representative of LE available to do regular fingerprints. There are only 25 of these kits available and will be provided to members of the mountain community. Any additional kits orderd will have to be paid for in advance of ordering.
Mountain Watch
Posted June 21st, 2006 by nwatch2There is no Mountain Watch Meeting/Training scheduled for June. We are working on several things at the present time, one of which will be announced shortly and offered at the Community Picnic on July 22. So, stay tuned for further details.
Congratulations Crosswinds ---
Posted June 17th, 2006 by nwatch2The intial meeting of the Crosswinds Neighborhood Watch program was held today. Congratulations on getting a program started. It takes a while to get some momentum going, don't give up. There are many good things/programs that a Neighborhood Watch Program can do for the community. Don't hesitate to contact me or any member of the Mountain Watch group for suggestions, help, or whatever.
Special Thanks Deputy Holz , ALL LE and SSP
Posted June 2nd, 2006 by nwatch1I have seen a noticable police presence up here on The Mountain and would like to thank LE for making such an improvement in just being here and being seen.
Thank you to Deputy Holz for supporting Mountain Watch, and taking personal time out to attend and present at our meetings. Your support and that of all LE is extremely important to the success of all Neighborhood Watch programs in our county.
A special thanks to SSP who has continued year after year to keep the Shannondale area a safe place and has supported our program with knowledge and moral support. Thanks to Ron who has played a significant part in this website and helped me from the getgo.
Mission Rd - Vehicle Pass - Double Yellow Line
Mountain Watch Meeting Summary - 5/20
Posted May 24th, 2006 by nwatch2The topic of discussion was Drug Activity Recognition and how to assist police. Dep. Holz gave the presentation, as there was a last minute schedule change for Detective Bonifant. We wish to thank Dep. Holz for giving up part of his day off to make the presentation - this clearly shows his commitment to our cause.
There is always something to be learned at our meetings. Most importantly - how to improve our observation skills, what to report, when to report, and to whom to report.
There can be many signs/suspicions of drug activity. Increased traffic at a particular house - both vehicle and foot traffic, especially at strange hours; noxious odors coming from an area; finding drug paraphernalia; repeated observable exchanges of items, especially where money is visible, and houses/buildings where extreme security measures have been taken. These were a few of the items discussed.
May Mountain Watch Meeting/Training/Education
Posted May 3rd, 2006 by nwatch2Saturday, May 20 at 10:30 AM will be the next Mountain Watch Training/Meeting/Education Program. We will be meeting at St Andrews Episcopal Church - across the street from the Community Center - before the stop sign at Mission Road and Rte 9.
Topic -- Drug awareness/education/information.
Please plan to attend, especially those with children/teenagers.
Mothers' Day Flower Sale
Posted May 3rd, 2006 by RonBRMVFD Co.5 will sponsor a Mothers' Day Flower Sale at the
Co.5 Substation, on Mission Road near Rt.9, on May 11, 12 and 13, Thursday thru Saturday. PLEASE SUPPORT US.
Grab Bags will also be available for purchase.
Come early, come often, please come.
Make your Mom and your local firefighter happy!
scam?
Around noon today (4/19) was walking in my yard, noticed a metallic blue/green Ford F150 pick up truck driving slowly down the hill on Blackberry. Truck drove past my driveway, stopped, backed up and then drove up my driveway. The driver had dark hair (did not walk close to the truck) and was probably 25-35 age range. He said "just following up to see if you're ready to have your driveway sealed". Advised him no, then he backed his truck down the driveway and left - leading toward Sylvan. Could not see tag to get number - drove up the driveway and backed down it. Too far for me to see when he got back on the road. There was also no sign of any kind on the truck.
Problem - have never seen this person before. He was never here to ask about sealing the driveway. He may or may not be reputable.
Vote On Next Watch Meeting Topic - Scheduled For April 29, 12:00pm
Posted April 3rd, 2006 by nwatch1We have two topics for you to choose from.
DUE TO A SCHEDULE CONFLICT OPTION 1 WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL A LATER TIME..... 1. Watch.Jefferson-county website review/training -have your Q's Answered by the webmaster himself
2. Home Surveillance 101 - whats available, practical and affordable for home surveillance - informational designed for DIYers and people who want to know more about what can be installed and the costs associated with it.
DUE TO A SCHEDULE CONFLICT OPTION 1 WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL A LATER TIME..... Please post your preference 1 or 2.
Mailbox Vandalism
Damage to mailboxes at gate 1 in Shannondale. Looks like someone hit them with a bat.
Muliple Vehicles - Unregistered Number - Plate Changing Between Vehicles
Person has 4 Vehicles 2 have number plates and 2 do not. 2 plates are swapped between the 4 vehicles regularly.
Vehicles are being left without plates on the roadway.
Fire Danger - Notification Signs
Posted March 21st, 2006 by nwatch1
Has anyone ever seen any fire danger or warning signs around the county anywhere...I am talking about the ones that you would normally see in a state park with 'smokey the bear' standing next to it...or the ones with the dial!
Would be cheap and very useful regarding fire danger status...since people seem to need a reminder that lighting mulch on windy days is not a good idea...
I believe we are still in an extreme fire risk status right now - but not a sign to be seen anywhere!
Maybe a Fire Chief could respond!
DISSEMINATION OF EMERGENCY INFORMATION
Posted March 15th, 2006 by nwatch1I know that this is a current topic throughout the county and is on everyones mind after yesterdays second fire incident...but seriously how should info be disseminated.
Last night SSP did an excellent job here on this board - I personally had a scanner so was well aware of what was being said...but seriously...what would be the best way to handle this? What would be the most realistic way of handling it?
How many people did you call last night to let them know something was going on?
Early Spring Community Watch Gathering
Posted March 2nd, 2006 by nwatch1Seeking interested able bodied good samaritans who would like to help organise and/or participate in a spring community event.
We have a park-like location that we could use on Mission Rd - with river front access, now its just a matter of coming up with some ideas for what the gathering purpose would be (apart from some good family & community fun). Of course we would like to have a Safety, Watch, Community Theme
Ideas Thus Far -
*Ask the Blue Ridge Fire Company if they would be interested in providing hotdogs and burgers (BBQ) as a fund raiser for them and food for us!
*Do the Child ID Program
ATVs on Blackberry Lane
Saw 2 ATVs at 3:54 PM today (2/27) going past the front of my house on Blackberry Lane, turning onto Robin and then going up over the hill
Suspicious vehicle
Just wanted to let you all know of a suspicious vehicle I saw circling the neighborhood at gate 1 this morning.
The vehicle was a black (with some gray) pickup (maybe late 80's or early 90's).
The license plate number was a DC tag #DPK2874. The DC plate number is what I found odd that and the fact that he made a right onto Redbird (he would have to turn left to go to gate 1). Maybe they were just lost but with all the drug activity recently, I just thought someone should keep an eye out for it.
Mountain Watch Training/Meeting - location changed
Posted February 23rd, 2006 by nwatch2Saturday, March 25 is scheduled for the next training/meeting. Will be in the basement of the Community Center at the beginning of Mission Rd.near Rt. 9. Time - NOON. Deputy Holz will be in charge of this meeting. Topic - Assisting Police at Crime Scenes. Mark your calendars now, so hopefully you will be able to attend.
Please note the place has been changed to the basement of the Community Center across the street from the church.
What Would You Like - Suggestions Please!
Posted February 14th, 2006 by nwatch1Education & Community is a big part of our initiative...we have some informational & educational training sessions already planned but would like to know what you want to know about, what would you like to be involved with?
We would do our best collectively to get the subject matter experts for that particular topic.
How about some ideas on some fun events that we could get the community involved with - that also support our initiative?
What about a Child Identification Program?
Keep the ideas flowing.....
Mountain Watch Training
Posted February 3rd, 2006 by nwatch2The next Mountain Watch meeting is scheduled for Saturday, February 25 at !0:00 AM at St Andrews Episcopal Church on Mission Rd - across from the Community Center and Fire Station -- easily visible - it has a red door.
Topic of discussion/demonstration/seminar - Effective Observation and related Recording and Reporting. Early sign up is requested to ensure availability of adequate supplies and for activity planning. Dress casual/comfortable since movement will be used as part of the learning process. Please bring with you a pen/pencil, tablet and lots of attitude. The seminar is scheduled to run a maximum of 75 minutes and a Team-Building approach will be employed. Remaining details to be revealed only to participants.
RT 9 West ATV
Standard Size ATV - single headlamp - non sporty model. Driving within traffic on Rt 9 just west of mission rd heading in the direction of Charles Town. Heavy traffic and nightime conditions.
Location(s)
- East Jefferson County
- Harpers Ferry, WV, 25425
- Map location provided by member.
