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Armed Robbery on Shoveller Drive

March 23, 2013 By Leave a Comment

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.

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DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint Planned this Weekend

December 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Suisun City – Suisun City Police Department will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint on Friday, December 28, 2012, on Sunset Avenue between the hours of 7:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. 

The deterrent effect of DUI checkpoints is a proven resource in reducing the number of persons killed and injured in alcohol or drug involved crashes. Research shows that crashes involving alcohol drop by an average of 20 percent when well-publicized checkpoints are conducted often enough.

Officers will be contacting drivers passing through the checkpoint for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment.  Officers will also check drivers for proper licensing and will strive to delay motorists only momentarily.  When possible, specially trained officers will be available to evaluate those suspected of drug-impaired driving.  Drivers caught driving impaired can expect jail, license suspension, and insurance increases, as well as fines, fees, DUI classes, other expenses that can exceed $10,000.

In 2010, over 10,000 people were killed nationally in motor vehicle traffic crashes that involved at least one driver or motorcycle rider with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08% or higher. In California, this deadly crime led to 791 deaths because someone failed to designate a sober driver. “Over the course of the past three years, DUI collisions have claimed 3 lives and resulted in 25 injury crashes harming 37 of our friends and neighbors,” said Traffic Officer Michael Urlaub.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), checkpoints have provided the most effective documented results of any of the DUI enforcement strategies, while also yielding considerable cost savings of $6 for every $1 spent.  Based on collision statistics and frequency of DUI arrests, DUI Checkpoints are placed in locations that have the greatest opportunity for achieving drunk and drugged driving deterrence.  Locations are chosen with safety considerations for the officers and the public.

“DUI Checkpoints have been an essential part of the phenomenal reduction in DUI deaths that we witnessed since 2006 in California,” said Christopher J. Murphy, Director of the Office of Traffic Safety.  “But since the tragedy of DUI accounts for nearly one third of traffic fatalities, Suisun City needs the high visibility enforcement and public awareness that checkpoints provide.”

Funding for this checkpoint is provided to the Suisun City Police Department by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, reminding everyone to continue to work together to bring an end to these tragedies.  If you see a Drunk Driver – Call 9-1-1.

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Suisun City Police to Combat Roadway Deaths and Injuries with DUI Checkpoints

December 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Suisun City – Suisun City Police Department has been awarded a new traffic safety grant for an anti-DUI program aimed at preventing deaths and injuries on our roadways.  Additional enforcement measures to combat impaired driving are coming as a result of a recent $ 24,900 grant awarded by the California Office of Traffic Safety to Suisun City. The Suisun City Police Department is dedicated to keeping our streets safe through both enforcement and education.

The Suisun City Police Department has a ZERO tolerance on impaired drivers. If you are found driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol you will be arrested. I would like to thank the Office of Traffic Safety for providing the resources to continue our DUI enforcement activities. – Chief E. Dadisho

The special DUI Checkpoint grant is to assist in efforts to reduce the number of persons killed and injured in alcohol and other drug related collisions in the community.  The grant activities will specifically target impaired driving offenders as well as educating the public on the dangers of impaired driving through the use of DUI/driver’s license checkpoints.  When possible, specially trained officers will be available to evaluate those suspected of drug-impaired driving. 

Drunk and drugged driving are among America’s deadliest crimes. In 2010, 791 people were killed and over 24,000 injured in alcohol and drug-impaired crashes in California.  In 2011, Suisun City experienced 1 person killed and 8 people injured in these tragic crashes. Crashes involving alcohol drop by an average of 20 percent when well-publicized checkpoints are conducted often enough.  Checkpoints have proven to be the most effective of any of the DUI enforcement strategies, while yielding considerable cost savings of $6 for every $1 spent.

“DUI checkpoints have been an essential part of the phenomenal reduction in DUI deaths that we witnessed from 2006 to 2010 in California,” said Christopher J. Murphy, Director of the Office of Traffic Safety.  “But since the tragedy of DUI accounts for nearly one third of traffic fatalities, Suisun City needs the high visibility enforcement and public awareness that this grant will provide.”

Funding for this program is from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Suisun City Wins National Night Out Award

December 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment

CITY TAKES SECOND PLACE AMONG CALIFORNIA CITIES; 12TH NATIONALLY

SUISUN CITY — Suisun City’s 2012 National Night Out event was once again one of the best in the nation thanks to the extraordinary partnership between the Police Department and the community, city officials said.

Suisun City’s event, which included a community celebration and dozens of neighborhood block parties across the city, was the second best in California and twelfth best across the nation among cities with a population of 15,000 – 49,999 residents, according to a recent announcement by the National Association of Town Watch.

National Night Out is a nationwide program focused on promoting cooperative police-community crime prevention efforts.  “It is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, generate support for and participation in local anti-crime efforts, strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships, and to send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and united in preventing crime, and taking back our neighborhoods” said Police Chief Ed Dadisho.

For Suisun City, the national recognition was made all the more special this year given budget cuts the city sustained due to the economy and the elimination of redevelopment. “This was a year with a major restriction on funds that led to some pretty amazing partnerships to leverage our resources to continue our fantastic event,” said City Manager Suzanne Bragdon.

On the first Tuesday in August, the Police Department partnered with the Suisun City Fire Department and the Salvation Army Kroc Center, led by Capt. Jonathan Harvey, to host a community block party at Hall Park, which included displays and entertainment from numerous community groups, hot dogs barbecued by Chief Mike O’Brien and firefighters, children’s fingerprinting, jump houses, the Bryan Braker train, and support from McDonald’s, Papa Murphy’s, Baskin Robbins, Jelly Belly and more.

“The Salvation Army Kroc Center is proud to be a part of an event that enriches our community,” Captain Harvey said.

There also were Public Safety demonstrations and exhibits by the Suisun City Citizens Emergency Response Team, Medic Ambulance, Solano County Sheriff’s Department, Operation Rail Safety, Suisun Wildlife Center, CALSTAR air ambulance, and other community agencies and volunteers.

In addition to the community celebration, various Neighborhood Watch groups hosted localized block parties that were visited by city leaders, firefighters and police officers throughout the evening.

“The engine crews are thrilled to visit and provide education to our neighbors in a non-emergency setting,” said Fire Chief Mike O’Brien. “The kids can see and sit in the fire engines and the grown-ups have a chance to ask questions of the firefighters.”

The Police Department extends its heartfelt thanks to all of its community partners without whom this annual event would not be possible.

To learn more about joining a Neighborhood Watch group or National Night Out, contact Community Service Officer Pam Greenwood at (707) 435-2748.

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Residential Burglary Suspects Arrested

September 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment

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

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Alert: Rise in Residential Burglaries

August 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Suisun City – The Suisun City Police Department has observed a rise in residential Burglaries during the past 5 weeks.  Although the Department has made several arrests, officers have identified the following trends during this recent increase:

  1. Two or more suspects are working together.
  2. Entry into the victim’s residence has occurred primarily through the rear yard.
  3. Most of the burglaries are taking place during the daytime hours.
  4. Suspects are taking easy to grab and conceal items such as electronics and jewelry.

Method of Operation:

The suspects drive neighborhood streets looking for homes that appear unoccupied at the time.  Once a potential home is identified, one of the suspects, male or female, walks up to the front door and knocks or rings the doorbell.  If a resident answers, the suspect provides an excuse for knocking on the door, such as being lost or looking for a friend, and then walks away.  If the door is not answered by someone from inside the residence, the suspect alerts the person or people he/she is working with, at which time entry is made through the rear of the residence.  Occasionally entry is made immediately after the suspect has determined nobody is home by forcing entry through the front door.  During the commission of the burglary, one of the suspects will remain in the vehicle or standing in the area acting as the “lookout”.

The Suisun City Police Department is asking residents to do the following:

  1. Be alert to unknown or suspicious subjects possibly canvassing their street.
  2. Be cautious of the unexpected door knock or doorbell ring.  Let the person outside know you are home.  If you do not recognize the person, do not open the door.  Tell them to leave.  If you feel the visit is suspicious, call the Police Department immediately.
  3. Be alert and if possible obtain a description of the subject, vehicle make, model, color, license number, and last known direction of travel.

Stay on the line with the Dispatcher, who will assist you, while at the same time, dispatch officers to your location

The Suisun City Police Department strongly encourages residents to call and report any suspicious activity.  In addition, residents are asked to take an inventory their possessions.  Write down the serial numbers of all electronics. Take photographs of valuable possessions such as jewelry, art, keepsakes, etc.  The Department understands that the residents within a neighborhood know who belongs in that neighborhood.  The Department wants to work with you to keep you and your homes safe from criminals.

The proper phone numbers for the Suisun City Police Department are;

Non-Emergency:   (707) 421-7373

Emergency:              911

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Crime Down 21% Year to Date

August 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment

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%
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National Night Out 2012

July 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Suisun City — The Suisun City Police Department would like to invite citizens to the 29th Annual National Night Out Celebration. One night a year, everyone in the community is invited to join with friends and neighbors in block parties across Suisun City to focus on public safety awareness and basic safety prevention techniques. It’s all part of National Night Out 2012 a nationwide effort to build safer communities.

National Night Out is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, generate support for and participation in local anticrime efforts, strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships and to send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and united in preventing crime, and taking back our neighborhoods.

From 5 – 8 p.m. on August 7th Suisun Police Department will be hosting a community block party at Carl E. Hall Park located at 609 Pintail Drive between the Suisun City Library, the Fire Department and the Salvation Army “KROC” Center. This night will bring together organizations committed to promoting community unification. There will be informational booths and safety demonstrations by local public safety agencies as well as children’s fingerprinting, jump houses, train rides, youth games and activities. All residents are invited to attend and join in the festivities.

In addition to the community block party, various Neighborhood Watch groups will too be hosting localized block parties for there areas. City Leaders, Fire Fighters and Police Officers will visit such parties throughout the evening.
Join your Neighborhood Watch in this celebration; if you do not have an active watch in your neighborhood there could not be a better time to hold your first meeting, so lock your doors, turn on your outside light and spend the evening with your neighbors, your friends and your public safety officials.

To learn more about this year’s National Night Out events, or to a host a block party of your own contact Community Service Officer Pam Greenwood at (707) 435-2748.

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Copper Thieves Target Street Lights

April 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment

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.

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Press Release – Shots Fired

March 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Suisun City – On 3/26/12 at approximately 1907 hours, the Suisun City Police Department received a report of shots fired in the 600 block of Fulmar Drive. Officers responded and determined that no one had been hit, but found numerous bullet casings in the street. According to witnesses, shots were fired from the suspect vehicle towards the victim’s vehicle. The rounds did not hit the victim’s vehicle, but did hit a parked car, shattering the back window.

The case is currently under investigation and officers are following up on leads. Anyone with information is asked to contact Commander Tim Mattos at (707) 421-7373.

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