Rollingwood Neighborhood Watch

This page is meant to be a resource for the neighbors who live in the Rollingwood area.

Local businesses and tradesmen recommended by your neighbors:
(Contractors List Page)

Please take the advice given from Sherrie Carhart, our Crime Prevention Specialist. Call the numbers listed below whenever there is suspicious behavior of anykind!  Dot not wait until after the fact. 

Emergency: 874-5111 (or 911)
Non-Emergency: 874-5115 (extension 1)
www.sacsheriff.com

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SHERIFF COMMUNITY MEETING SCHEDULE 

Orangevale                                       2nd Tuesday, 6:15pm
Orangevale Recreation and Park District              
6826 Hazel Ave., Orangevale (south of Oak)         Sept 13  

Current scams on the internet
International (PDF)
Identity Theft (PDF)

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My Hazards Awareness Map

                       "Reporting dark or malfunctioning STREET LIGHTS"
Report outages to SAC DOT (Dept. of Transportation) ...
URL= http://www.msa2.saccounty.net/transportation/Pages/StreetLightMaintenance.aspx

The correct number for the county for flooded streets and clogged drains is 916-875-7246. After hours the county dispatcher receives the calls, so there will be a live person to talk to. You can also reach the Sac County Operator - main number at 916-875-5000 and they can transfer you.

From snow to shaking be prepared !

http://www.ready.gov/ and a great disaster prep listing on this website

www.americanlegion564.org in service to veterans and the community, just a reminder: food, water, shelter

Be prepared ! - 72 hour emergency kit

Here are some local businesses and tradesmen recommended by your neighbors (more below:

Hi Neighbors, We recently went to dinner at a new Italian restaurant in Folsom. The food was outstanding! There were four of us and each ordered something different, all four entrees were wonderful. The food is as fresh as you can get. They've only been open for two weeks, so if you're tired of eating leftover turkey, give them a try. (Cary Meade)

SERGIO'S TRATTORIA
322 East Bidwell Street (across from the bowling alley)
Folsom

Another local business I would like to support and highly recommend is:

Professional Nails & Hair
9372 Madison Ave (same shopping center as Taco Bell) 
Orangevale (916) 988-5266

Rosie is the owner and buys top quality products. I go to her to have my nails done and they stay looking really nice for several weeks. Her prices are better then any other salon in the area, they specialize in pedicures as well.

Since we are sharing places where we've gone in the neighborhood.... I would like to recommend "El Patio" .... I think that is what it's called.  They're located in the Raley's Shopping Center facing Hazel kiddie corner to  Hancocks.  They're a Mexican restaurant.  The food and service are very good, and it is nice.  They have a patio but way too cold to sit there this time of year. Good selection too!  Try it if you're in the mood for Mexican food. (Olympia and Bill Zellmer)

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Crime Prevention means being alert to suspicious activity, hardening access areas to your property, eliminating advantage opportunities and creating risk to the criminal.

*As always, be a good witness.

*If you observe suspicious vehicles and persons in your neighborhood, report and describe the behaviors immediately to 874-5115 or if it is a crime in progress 874-5111 or 9-1-1.  Program your cell phone with the Sheriff's phone numbers.

*Report all crime to the Sheriff's Department.  Not in progress crimes/information contact Marconi Stationhouse 876-5700 or on line www.sacsheriff.com>  to crime reporting.

*Consider holding a meeting with your neighbors to build better bonds and communication.

*Determine if you have entry areas which are weak or have poor visibility.

*Secure all access points to your house, garage and rear yard.

*Tidy up bushes or things that block the neighbor's view of your house. View your property from your neighbors vantage point.

*Secure windows and doggy doors.  Add dowels or braces.

*If you have an alarm, make sure it is working properly, then use it.

*Focus outdoor security lights away from your house towards the street or rear fence.

*Don't open the door to solicitors, talk through the door. Watch door solicitors after they leave to see where there actions in your neighborhood.

*Check or question visitors who may need access to meters, open cable boxes or who may have legitimate reason to be in your rear yard or possibly your house.

*Photograph valuables. Lock up or secure financial documents.

*Use an engraver to record your driver's license number on newer electronics; including cameras, i-pods, laptops, desktops, TVs.

*Consider using a safe deposit box and/or a floor bolted safe for cash, valuable coins, jewelry, documents.

*Let trusted, stay at home neighbors, know your work schedule or vacations.

*Work at being a good neighbor.  Exchange your immediate neighbor's contact information and put it in your cell phone.

Sherrie Carhart
Crime Prevention Specialist
North Division

Here are some local businesses and tradesmen recommended by your neighbors:
(More Contractors)

Hall's Cleaning - Barbara Hall ~ (916) 224-1468 - I needed someone to help with some heavy "Spring Cleaning". I couldn't believe what a truly thorough job she did and in a timely manner. I got her name from two other neighbors in our neighborhood that use her monthly and highly recommended her. Cary Ann Meade

Ed Lucky recommends PC Focus here in Orangevale if you need video transferred. I talked to them and they also do computer repair and service. 7500 Mountain. 916 989-6967

Bellus Photography by Neisha - I have to brag about this one! Neisha was hired as the photographer for a wedding that took place yesterday. The wedding was on a World War ll B-17 Bomber. The bride and groom had their wedding ceremony in the plane, and in the air! Neisha said half the roof was missing but it was so incredible. They flew all over Sacramento and over Folsom Lake. The couple obviously love the 1940 era. He is dressed in his Army uniform and she's wearing an old 1940 wedding dress. This is the first wedding taken in the plane in 17 years. Click the website and see the photographs. Cary & Gary Meade (6/8/09)

Chuck's recommendations:

Computer repair - PC Components in Folsom. They guarantee all their work. - 916.984.4455. 404 Blue Ravine Road #500  Folsom, CA 95630
Absolutely stay away from Best Buy and Geek Squad.

Roofer: Tim Whedon - 916 988-7880

Haircut: Jim Blom - 916 987-1680

Tile setter: Capital Tile - Chris Harms - 916 202-8453

Dry Cleaners: Flora sold Sam's Cleaners but the new owners seem to be pretty good.
9372 Madison Ave  Ste #7 - 916 988-9876

Pizza - we have a new pizza parlor in the neighborhood. Strobelli's Pizza is located in the strip mall where Taco Bell is located (on the corner of Madison and Main). We ate there this last weekend (4 April) and were very impressed. Not only was the pizza the best but the owner is friendly and enthusiastic. His name is Jay. His dream is for it to be a "neighborhood friendly" pizza parlor where neighbors and friends can meet and enjoy his versatile menu of pizza, sandwiches, salad and appetizers. He has two large flat screen televisions for sports-minded patrons to enjoy. Next time your family feels like pizza, go in and introduce yourself. His pizza dough and sauce are made daily from scratch, I guarantee you'll taste the difference! ~Cary Meade (5/22/09)

Heat and Air: I've used Clark (916 988-1658) for ten years and have been very happy with them. My sister who also lives in Orangevale, is very happy with Golden-Aire (916 988-6137). I recently got bids from both for a major job and the prices were very competitive.

Suspicious persons description forms

Hi Neighbors: Since we continue to be plagued with unwanted solicitors and other suspicious people, two forms are attached for your use. This info will be very valuable if we have an incident and need to provide good info to Sheriff.  Photo's are always good to have IF they can be obtained safely.  Photos can be taken through the window glass. Remember, you do not have to open the door to a stranger, but always let the stranger know you are home. This behavior is not rude but rather  important for your safety.

Suspect description form
Suspect car description form

23 Feb 2010: Follow these steps to Protect Your Mail

Use the letter slots at your post office to mail letters, or give them to a letter carrier.

Pick up your mail promptly after delivery. Don't leave it in your mailbox overnight.

Don't send cash in the mail.

Ask your bank for "secure" checks that can't be altered.

Tell your post office when you'll be out of town, so they can hold your mail until you return. Report all mail theft to a Postal Inspector. Call 877-876-2455. Mail theft, vandalism complaint form from the US POST OFFICE

Sherrie Carhart Crime Prevention Specialist
Sacramento County Sheriff North Division (916) 536-9876

Rollingwood Blog Site

Sheriff Community Meetings:. Orangevale is scheduled for every other month but due to the holidays, there will only be no meetings for December. 

Scams: Download this PDF (2.7 MG)

Wasp Spray instead of Pepper Spray

A receptionist in a local church in a high risk area who was concerned about someone coming into the office on Monday to rob them when they were counting the collection asked the local police department about using pepper spray and they recommended to her that she get a can of wasp spray instead.  The wasp spray, they told her, can shoot up to twenty feet away and is a lot more accurate, while with the pepper spray they have to get too close to you and could overpower you.  The wasp spray temporarily blinds an attacker until they get to the hospital for an antidote.  She keeps a can on her desk in the office and it doesn't attract attention from people like a can of pepper spray would. She also keeps one nearby at home for home protection. Thought this was interesting and might be of use...

Felons in your neighborhood 3/10/09 (Website for finding parolees near you)

Neighborhood Watch

Remember the benefits of an active Neighborhood Watch Program-

• Neighborhood policing by you and your neighbors, together with the Sheriff patrol, creates a greater sense of security, well-being, and reduction of  the fear of crime.  “Look out for each other”.
• Reduce the risk of being a crime victim by taking preventative measures that substantially decrease the likelihood of becoming a crime victim.
• The Neighborhood Watch programs trains you how to observe and report suspicious activities.  Hold a meeting on your block to talk to your neighbors.
• Knowing your neighbors is an important feature and benefit of this program.  Being aware of the goings-on in your neighborhood is not invading anyone’s privacy or snooping.  It’s guarding against trouble or any situation which could be dangerous or criminal in nature.
• Keeping your neighbors informed by email or phone or letter of criminal activity information helps everyone be better prepared to spot criminal activity in their neighborhood.

 

NORTH DIVISION
PUBLIC INFORMATION DIRECTORY  

www.sacsheriff.com

EMERGENCY NUMBERS BELOW
9-1-1
Emergency 874-5111
Non-Emergency 874-5115

NORTH DIVISION
North Service Center
2500 Marconi Ave. #100, Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 876-5709

Captain Bunce                                                            874-5123      
Commander, North Division
Lieutenant Jim Giannelli                                           874-5123
Assistant Commander, North Division
Sergeant Kate Adams                                               874-5123
Supervisor, North Patrol Division                
Sergeant Eric Buehler
Supervisor, North Patrol Division                              874-5123
Office Manager Francie Fitzsimmons                      876-5700
mfitzsimmons@sacsheriff.com 
Crime Prevention Specialist Sherrie Carhart           874-1025      
5510 Garfield Avenue, Sacramento, CA  95814 scarhart@sacsheriff.com

North Division Detectives                                        
Burglary and property crimes                              874-5051 Crimes Against Persons        874-5070
North Division Information (7:00am-4:00pm)      874-1021

CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL (Dispatch)     861-1300
CHP for Gold River (busn office)                               464-2090
CHP for North of American River (busn office)        338-6710

DEPARTMENT OF NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES www.saccounty.net/dsn
Building permits, planning, code compliance, traffic control
Keri Blaskoski, Service Area Manager            875-1515
Mark Manoff, Service Area Manager              874-5381
Neighborhood Nuisance Complaints                  875-5656
(Abandoned vehicles, illegal dumping, dangerous buildings)

            COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
         
Supervisor Roberta MacGlashan                                 874-5491
Antelope, Fair Oaks, Orangevale, Gold River
Supervisor Susan Peters                                               874-5471
Foothill Farms, Carmichael, Arden, Arden-Arcade
Supervisor Roger Dickinson                                       874-5485
North Highlands, McClellan, Rio Linda and Elverta
DEPARTMENT SERVICES
 Alarm Bureau                                                        874-4616
 Gun Permit Information                                          874-5864
 Identification Bureau                                              874-8093
 Office of Information/Media Bureau                        874-5021
 Parking Enforcement Detail                                    876-6642
 Property Bureau Information                                   875-5650
 Records Bureau                                                     874-5383
 Recruitment Information                                         875-0085
 Red Light Enforcement Program                             876-6643
 Towing Detail                                                        876-6641
     Adult Protective Services                                          874-9377
     Animal Control                                                         875-5232
     Child Protective Services                                          875-5437
     Restraining Orders                                                   875-2654
     Graffiti Abatement on county property                       875-5171
     Graffiti Abatement for neighborhood and school         874-1466
                        CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES
Sacramento County Main Jail                                   874-6752
Rio Consumnes Correctional Center                         874-1827
Juvenile Hall                                                           875-6996
View inmate booking & location information at www.sacsheriff.com
     
Attorney Generals Office & Marsy’s Bill of Rights
Attorney General’s Victim Services Unit
www.ag.ca.gov/victimservices  1-800-777-9229

INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES
Centralized Investigations Division                            874-5041
Child Abuse Bureau                                                874-5191
Civil Division                                                           875-2665
Hi-Tech Crimes Task Force                                     874-3002
Homicide Detail                                                      874-5057
Identity Theft Task Force/Real Estate Fraud             874-3000
Robbery Detail                                                        874-5051
Sexual and Elder Abuse Bureau                               874-5070
Sex Offender Registration Detail (Recording)           874-5090

For burglary, vandalism, and assault report follow-up contact Detectives

( revised August 2010 )

Sherrie Carhart, Crime Prevention Specialist
Sacramento County Sheriff
North Division
5510 Garfield Avenue, Sacramento, CA  95814
(916) 874-1025 scarhart@sacsheriff.com