On the Security Scene

Mail Theft

As mentioned earlier this year, mail continues to be stolen from various United States Postal Service (USPS) blue dropboxes. If you need to mail checks or other important items, please consider dropping your mail at one of the “brick and mortar” postal service centers.

Motor Vehicle Crashes (MVCs)

On July 31, Landings Security and Chatham Emergency Services (CES) responded to a motor vehicle crash on Lake Street. The parties agreed to exchange information and no injuries were reported. Both parties declined to have Chatham County Police Department (CCPD) respond.

On July 27, Security, CCPD, and CES responded to a motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Westcross and Sparnel roads. Although significant damage was done to the vehicle that hit a vendor’s trailer, no injuries were reported.

Civil Case

On July 31, Security responded to a resident regarding a civil matter with a contractor. The contractor allegedly accepted money for repair work to a driveway but failed to complete the work. The resident was advised to pursue the issue in small claims court and to properly vet vendors and ensure all agreements are in writing.

On July 29, Security responded to an alleged trespass incident involving a vendor. Contact was made with the complainant and the vendor who had to access a resident’s property to remove a tree they cut down. The property owner was contacted by the complainant, and no damage was observed at the time of the report. The vendor’s information was obtained for the property owner in case damages are later discovered.

Tailgating

On August 1, Security responded to a call of a possible vehicle tailgating through the Oakridge Gate. The vehicle in question was located and the driver identified as an Amazon delivery person. He was advised of the proper entry procedures.

Vehicle versus Gate

Since January 2023, Security responded to and documented eight vehicles versus gate incidents. During the last week, two such incidents occurred.

1. Chick-Fil-A delivery driver hit the Oakridge Gate, RFID lane which resulted in damage to his windshield. Minor damage was sustained to the gate.
2. A food delivery driver hit the Oakridge Gate RFID Lane. No damage was reported to the vehicle, and only minor damage was sustained to the gate.

Warnings and Citations

• Warnings and fines were issued to vendors for not displaying logos on RFID-equipped vehicles and/or for not using safety cones.
• Warnings were issued to residents for placing dry trash curbside prior to 24 hours of pickup.
• A warning was issued to a driver for operating a golf cart without a valid driver’s license.
• Warnings were issued to residents for parking a boat/trailer on their property overnight, and a fine was issued to another resident for a repeated violation of parking a boat on property overnight.
• Warnings were issued for overnight parking on the street.

** Please note that a brief synopsis is provided for pertinent incidents that Security responds to during the week. All incidents are not covered in the weekly recap. Statistics for reports are provided below. **