Armed Robbery on Shoveller Drive

Suisun City- On March 22, 2013 at approximately 0542 hours, a resident in the 300 block of Shoveller Drive was preparing to go to work. As he was getting into his vehicle, which was parked in front of his residence, a vehicle pulled up next to him. The vehicle was described as a light colored blue passenger vehicle, possibly a newer model Toyota. The victim said that a black male adult passenger exited the vehicle, pointed a gun, and demanded money. After taking the victim’s property, the suspects fled the area westbound on Shoveller Drive.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Officer Evenson with the Suisun City Police Department at (707) 421-7373.

Crime Drops 17% in Suisun City During 2012

SUISUN CITY — Crime in Suisun City declined 17 percent in 2012, continuing a five-year decline in incidents of the most serious types of crime, according to annual crime figures released by the Suisun City Police Department.

In 2007, the Police Department reported 912 Part I Crimes to the FBI. In 2012, only 620 occurred in the City, representing a 32% reduction in just five years.

Reductions in serious property crime led the overall decline with burglaries falling by 35% and thefts being reduced by 18%.

Violent crime, such as rape, robbery and aggravated assault, was reduced by 11% overall, and continued to be a rare occurrence in Suisun City. Only 58 incidents of serious violent crime against people were reported in 2012.

The continued reduction in the crime rate is the result of enhanced street patrols and crime response, as well as consistent proactive work by police officers and civilian staff, Police Chief Ed Dadisho said.

“We have built a very strong community partnership over the years, and focus our efforts on proactive enforcement in our Patrol Division, tracking crime trends, aggressively investigating crime and addressing quality of life issues through our Code Enforcement Division,” Chief Dadisho said.

Proactive enforcement by patrol officers is key to Suisun City’s success in reducing criminal activity. In 2012, Suisun City police officers

  • Responded to 25,483 calls for service – 50% of which were officer initiated
  • Issued 2,627 citations
  • Made 985 arrests
  • Conducted 757 field interviews

Chief Dadisho also reported that officer response times to 911 emergency calls improved by 25 seconds with officers on an emergency scene within three minutes of being dispatched, on average.

For non-emergency calls, a police officer arrives on scene in about four minutes.

The partnership between the Police Department and the community, through programs like Neighborhood Watch and events like National Night Out, are a key in pursuing crime-free neighborhoods.

Explore this website for more on how to partner with the Police Department, find detailed crime maps, contact your assigned beat officer and much more.

Residential Burglary Suspects Arrested

Suisun City – On September 24, 2012 at approximately 1308 hours, a resident in the 1600 block of Tucson Circle called 9-11 and reported hearing glass breaking and subjects inside their residence. While officers were en route, the suspects fled the scene in a silver vehicle.

Officers responded and Officer Aiello located the vehicle leaving the area. Officers stopped the vehicle on Walters Road near East Tabor in Fairfield. One of the suspects provided a false name and was later found to be the subject of an arrest warrant for a probation violation. Another suspect was on probation for burglary. The three suspects were arrested and transported to the jail, without incident.

If anyone has information regarding this incident, please contact Officer Soldo with the Suisun City Police Department at (707) 421-7373.

Suspects:

Rojas-Jones, Leighon – 19 years old – Fairfield, CA

Brown, Sequan – 22 years old – Transient

Perez, Kandace – 19 years old – Vacaville, CA

Crime Down 21% Year to Date

Suisun City – We are pleased to announce that overall crime for the Mid-year (January 1, 2012-June 31, 2012) is down 21% from this time last year!  Burglaries, which had seen a large increase the previous year, are down 49%. Likewise, robberies are down 58%.   The only increase was in Auto Thefts which went up by 19%. 

Chief Dadisho attributed the decrease in crime to the community groups in the City who are more engaged in policing efforts and the Department’s proactive law enforcement style.   “Our patrol officers have been more proactive, arresting so many burglars and other criminals.  They are also being much more visible – which deters crimes from even taking place.  Our Code Enforcement officers have been busy cleaning up neighborhoods so they don’t become blight, and our crime prevention and community involvement efforts are paying off because more and more people call dispatch when they see suspicious activity.  Our Dispatchers are also part of this mix because all the calls come through them and they put out that great information that our line officers use to catch the suspect, ” said Chief Dadisho.  

  Overall Year-to-Date Part I Crimes  
  June, 2011 June, 2012 Change Percentage
Homicide 1 1 0 0%
Rape 3 3 0 0%
Robbery 12 5 -7 -58%
Aggravated Assault 15 14 -1 -7%
Simple Assault 158 141 -17 -11%
Burglary 80 41 -39 -49%
Theft 204 154 -50 -25%
Motor Vehicle Theft 36 43 7 19%
TOTAL 509 402 -107 -21%
         
  Year-to-Date Property Crimes   
  June, 2011 June, 2012 Change Percentage
Burglary 80 41 -39 -49%
Theft 204 154 -50 -25%
Motor Vehicle Theft 36 43 7 19%
TOTAL 320 238 -82 -26%
         
  Year-to-Date Crimes Against Persons  
  June, 2011 June, 2012 Change Percentage
Homicide 1 1 0 0%
Rape 3 3 0 0%
Robbery 12 5 -7 -58%
Aggravated Assault 15 14 -1 -7%
Simple Assault 158 141 -17 -11%
TOTAL 189 164 -25 -13%

Copper Thieves Target Street Lights

SUISUN CITY, Calif. – Copper thieves are once again stripping street lights of their wiring in Suisun City, and the public’s help is needed to catch these criminals and safeguard our street lighting.

On April 17, the Police Department reported four street lights were not working on Railroad Avenue near Village Drive. When Public Works crews responded, they discovered the wiring had been cut and stolen from the conduit between the street lights, and found that additional lights also were affected.

Replacing street light wiring is both time-consuming and very expensive. The City does not have equipment necessary to rewire the lights so a private contractor must be hired, which is an unbudgeted expense.

For a period of more than a year, copper thieves have been stealing wiring from street lights on Walters Road and in the Peterson Ranch subdivision.

Residents should watch for unusual activity near street lights poles particularly during evening hours. Legitimate work on City street lights is normally conducted during the daytime by crews with vehicles and uniforms bearing the City emblem, PG&E logos, or a contractor employed by the City.

Anyone who sees suspicious activity is encouraged to immediately call the Police Department at 707-421-7373.

Community Meeting on Youth, Crime and Drugs

All Suisun City residents are invited to attend a community meeting on youth, crime and drugs at 7 p.m. Wednesday (April 18) at the Nelson Community Center at the corner of Village and Merganser drives.

Police Chief Ed Dadisho will address recent crime incidents and trends in the community with additional information provided about marijuana use, the work of the Suisun City Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs City Team, and the how to throw a safe and responsible party.

The Suisun City ATOD City Team is sponsored by the Solano County Board of Supervisors.

Meeting Agenda

  1. Welcome by Mick Jessop, Suisun City Recreation and Community Services Director
  2. Suisun City crime discussion by Police Chief Ed Dadisho
  3. Suisun City ATOD City Team presentation by Mick Jessop
  4. Marijuana Facts presentation by Capt. Chris Nance, California National Guard
  5. Social Host Ordinance presentation by Chief Ed Dadisho
  6. Graduation Party Safety by Cathy Rader, Suisun City ATOD City Team Coordinator
  7. Closing Remarks by Mick Jessop

Other local groups in attendance to provide information include:

  • The Parent Project – A program to teach parents step-by-step action plans to help them immediately influence their children’s negative choices, including communication skills, structured supervision, identifying drug and alcohol use and improving school attendance. Presented by the Fairfield Police Department.
  • Adolescent Drug and Alcohol Prevention and Treatment (ADAPT) – A counseling program offering group and individual sessions as well as family, work and recreational activities to establish a drug- and alcohol-free lifestyle.
  • Suisun Neighborhood Watch & Code Enforcement – Information about these two community-based programs offered by the Suisun City Police Department that help residents become proactive in protecting the quality and safety of their neighborhoods.

2011 Part I Crime Update

Suisun City - The 2011 Part I Crime Update from the Chief of Police is now available. The Police Department is pleased to report that 2011 Part I Crimes as reported to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Uniform Crime Reports (UCR’s) are down considerably in the area of violent crimes.  The Part I crimes reported to the FBI include the following crimes:

  • Homicide
  • Rape
  • Robbery
  • Aggravated Assault
  • Burglary
  • Arson (Fire Department handles all arson investigations)
  • Theft
  • Auto Thefts