On the Security Scene

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

This week’s most notable security concerns were property damage, vandalism, and a number of suspicious incidents including potential gunshots being heard.

Property Damage

On Wednesday, December 17, a resident on Benedictine Retreat reported that she heard her back rear window shatter and was concerned that someone was trying to break into her home. The responding Officer walked the perimeter of the home and found a frozen can of Hopped Hard Cider as well as two limes and a grapefruit near the broken window. A report was filed with Chatham County Police Department (CCPD). No other similar incidents were reported.

Suspicious Incidents

On Thursday, December 25, Landings Security received calls from residents on Black Hawk Trail and Middle Marsh Retreat regarding possible gunshots in the area. Officers patrolled the surrounding areas with negative results. A callback was placed to the residents informing them of our findings, and local law enforcement agencies were notified.

On Sunday, December 28, Landings Security received a call from a resident at the Franklin Creek pickleball courts who stated she saw a group of adolescents shooting fireworks heading towards Westcross Road on a golf cart. Officers patrolled the surrounding areas with negative results. While patrolling the area, Landings Security received call from a resident on Peregrine Crossing about what they believed may have been possible gunshot. Officers patrolled the area with negative results. Approximately 10 minutes later, Landings Security received a call from a resident on Landings Way North regarding possible gunshots in the area. Officers patrolled the area and heard a single firework being shot two separate times. An Officer located a spent firework near the Dog Park but did not locate the individuals responsible. A callback was placed to the residents informing them of our findings.

On Wednesday, December 31, Landings Security responded to Islanders Retreat for a report of a suspicious person. The resident reported that an unknown male rang her doorbell and asked for jumper cables before walking to the rear of the residence. Officers conducted a perimeter check with negative results. After checking the perimeter of the home, Officers checked the surrounding areas for an individual matching the man’s description but did not locate anyone, and no other suspicious incidents or persons were reported.

Vandalism

On Thursday, January 1, Landings Security responded to Noble Jones Lane for a report of possible vandalism. A large tent in a resident’s back yard had PVC pipe disconnected and the plastic tarp removed. The resident did not believe that this damage was caused by the wind due to the fact that other items in the yard were still in place. Nothing else was moved or missing from the yard. The resident did not want to file a report with CCPD.

  Extra Patrols

From December 17 to January 6, Landings Security performed 181 extra patrols throughout the community in addition to their routine patrols and duties.

  Traffic Safety Update

The Guardian Pro Camera has been deployed on Bartram Road near Wickersham Drive. From December 17 to January 6, there were 144 violations. The highest recorded speed was 57 MPH.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TLA Rules and Regulations Enforcement (sans Guardian Pro)

• Two residents were cited for having a trailer on property overnight.
• 16 residents were cited for overnight parking on the street.
• Three residents were cited for parking on an unpaved surface.
• One resident was cited for early placement of bulk trash.
• One vendor was cited for not having safety cones and overnight parking on the street.

Community Path & Golf Cart Rules Enforcement

• One resident was cited for operating a golf cart in a no cart zone.
• Two residents were cited for unlicensed golf cart operation.
• One non-property owner was cited for operating an off-road vehicle on the Community Path and not having a driver’s license.

Please note that incident reports and citation reports are two different statistics, and the chart below reflects written incident reports and not citations issued.