Edition: November 2017 A community working together to make paradise our home….

Emerald Isle Neighborhood Watch Committee Members:

Chairman: James A. Reese Chief of Police

treese@emeraldisle-nc.org Co-Chair: Sandra DeLorme

Community Resource Officer sdelorme@emeraldisle-nc.org

Vice-Chairman: Tom Rule Zone 1 Commander: Don Wells Zone 2 Commander: George Nazarey Zone 3 Commander: Jay Thomas Zone 4 Commander: Richard Parrot Zone 5 Commander: Thomas Gil Zone 6 Commander: Ed Roach

The Neighbohood Watch Program has been extremely successful in helping the

police department reduce incidents of property crime in Emerald Isle. The credit

belongs to the hard work of all of you who take an active role in the program and

serve as our eyes an ears in the community to alert us and get us where we need

to be. THANK YOU! There are a couple of people that I would like to

recognize specifically for their invaluable efforts in making this program so

successful. First, I want to thank Tom Gil for his excellent work on organizing

the recent “Golf with a Cop” event. All I can say is, WOW! What a fantastic

event for the program, participants and the department. If you didn’t attend, then

you really missed out on a great time! Thank you so much Tom! I also want to

recognize and thank outgoing Vice Chairman Tony Brilakis, who has worked so

tirelessly with the department over the last several years to ensure the

continuance and furtherance of the program. Tony’s efforts have been vital to

our success and ensuring that this partnership continues to have a positive impact

on combating criminal activity in our community. Thank you for your service

Tony, you will be missed! Several months ago, Tony asked me to begin a search

for someone to assume the duties of Vice-Chairman and I am very pleased to

announce that Tom Rule has been selected to step in and further our efforts in the

program. It takes a lot of hard work, sacrifice, dedication and patience to be

successful in this position and I believe that Tom Rule is the right man to carry

the program into the future for Emerald Isle. Welcome aboard Tom!

Our Mission

The mission of the Emerald Isle Neighborhood Watch Program is to raise resident and

visitor awareness and sensitivity to questionable activity while in Emerald Isle. People who

are alert to various security issues enhance the safety of all residents, visitors and property.

On behalf of the Police Department and people who live here or visit we want to enlist you

to serve as additional eyes and ears for our police department to enhance our mission.

Never approach or otherwise confront people engaged in suspicious activity. Instead,

we have one simple request. IF YOU SEE SOMETHING…SAY SOMETHING!

If you observe any suspicious or criminal activity CALL 911 and let us come check it out!

The following tips are ways you can help protect your personal and real property. Keep your residence and vehicles locked at all times even when just going to the beach.

Don’t leave valuables in view either in your vehicle or around your home.

Secure your bicycle with a lock while shopping or at home.

Have a plan in case a hurricane evacuation is necessary: You can find a checklist at: www.emerald isle-nc.org or download the new Emerald Isle App (visit the App Store or Google Play).

Create an inventory of valuables favored by burglars to include: make, model, serial numbers, descriptions, photos, etc.

Install a security alarm system or camera system in your home to protect your valuables.

Install wide-angle peepholes for outside doors at heights everyone can use to prevent opening doors to strangers.

Install motion detection lights to enhance outdoor security.

Use timers to turn on outside and inside lights automatically at various times throughout the night.

Be Observant and Report: Call 911 to report anything that you think is suspicious or unusual.

The crimes listed below took place during the months of September and October and are being provided due to the absence

of the October Newsletter, which was not published.

Zone 1 – East End Town Limits to Park Drive (East Ocean Regional Access) Damage to Property (unknown means), 500 block of Emerald Dr.

Damage to Property, 400 block of Emerald Dr.

Possession of Marijuana & Paraphernalia, 2300 Block of Emerald Dr. 1 arrest

Assault on a Female (domestic), 1300 Block of Ocean Dr. 1 arrest

Assault, 2400 Block of Ocean Dr.

Trespassing, 1700 Block of Ocean Dr.

Breaking & Entering & Larceny Motor Vehicle (unsecured), 1200 block of Ocean Dr.

Zone 2 – Park Drive to Azure Drive Assault on a female (domestic), Hurst Rd. 1 arrest

Larceny of Kayak, 6500 block of Marsh Cove, property returned.

Larceny of Unsecured Pressure Washer, 100 Block of West Landing

Damage to Property, Sea turtle nest near Cedar Tree

Damage to Property, Car Keyed, 5800 Block of Ocean Dr.

Breaking & Entering (unsecured motor vehicle), 1200 Block of Emerald Dr.

Breaking & Entering (unsecured motor vehicle), Larceny of firearm, 3000 block of Ocean Dr.

Dog bite while assisting injured dog on Emerald Dr./Cedar Tree Ln.

Zone 3 – Azure Drive to Bogue Inlet Drive Scam, fake check, 100 Block Bogue Inlet Dr.

Larceny, unsecured bicycle, 300 Block of Cedar St.

Larceny of Trailer tags, 100 Block of Pinta Dr.

Larceny of a Motor Vehicle, 100 Block of Periwinkle

Stolen Vehicle (from Virginia) Found on Indigo Dr.

Breaking & Entering & Larceny Motor Vehicle (unsecured), Cameras, 6600 Block Of Ocean Dr.

Breaking & Entering & Larceny Motor Vehicle (unsecured), money taken 400 Block of Holly St.

Breaking & Entering & Larceny Motor Vehicle (unsecured), $50.00 taken in the 400 Block of Holly

Breaking & Entering, Intoxicated subject, 400 block of Holly St., prosecution declined.

Breaking & Entering, Larceny of Golf Cart, 400 Block of Holly St.

Missing Person, 7200 Block of Ocean Dr., same located by LEO & transported home

DWI, Reckless Driving, Emerald Dr./Lee Ave.

Discharge of Firearm reported in the wooded area of the 7400 Block of Sound Dr.

Dog ran from yard and attacked other dog on Wild Cherry Ln. Civil Citation issued

Zone 4 – Bogue Inlet Drive to Islander Drive (Ocean side) and to Bridge (Sound side)

Intoxicated and Disruptive, 325 Mangrove (Salt Club), Multiple citations issued/1arrest

Assault on a female (domestic), Fairview Dr., 1 arrest

Assault, 325 Mangrove, victim obtained warrants

Assault, 325 Mangrove, 1 Arrest

Assault. 325 Mangrove, prosecution declined

Assault, 7200 Block Of Ocean Dr. 1 arrest

Assault on a female, DWI, Driving While License revoked, 1 arrest

Harassment, Fairview Dr. victim referred to magistrate

Breaking & Entering & Larceny Motor Vehicle (unsecured), Firearm, 8600 Block Canal Dr

Breaking & Entering Motor Vehicle (unsecured), 300 Block Baytree Ln., 2 arrests

Breaking & Entering & Larceny Motor Vehicle (unsecured), Wallet & Sunglasses Baytree Ln, 2 arrests

Breaking & Entering & Larceny Motor Vehicle (unsecured), Knife, Baytree Ln., 2 arrests

Breaking & Entering & Larceny Motor Vehicle (unsecured), Sunglasses/Surfboard, 8500 Block of Canal Dr., 2 arrests

Breaking & Entering & Larceny Motor Vehicle (unsecured), Wallet/Surfboard, 8500 Block of Canal Dr., 2 arrests

Breaking & Entering & Larceny Motor Vehicle (unsecured), 2 Firearms & other items, 100 Block of West Seaview

Breaking & Entering & Larceny Motor Vehicle (unsecured), various coins, 100 Block of West Seaview

Breaking & Entering & Larceny Motor Vehicle (unsecured), Firearm, 100 Block of Myrtle St.

Breaking & Entering, Damage to Property, 315 Hancock

Breaking & Entering, Damage to Property, 313 Hancock

Breaking & Entering, Damage to Property, 311 Hancock

Breaking & Entering, Damage to Property, 307 Hancock

Breaking & Entering & Larceny, Tools, 300 Block of Jones St.

Breaking & Entering, Larceny, Damage to Property, 307 Mangrove (K&V Grocery)

Breaking & Entering & Larceny, 311 Mangrove Dr. (Flippers)

Larceny of Grill, 300 Block of Jones St. .

Larceny of rocking chair, Janell Ln

Larceny of Electricity, 8200 block of Emerald Dr.

Larceny of Golf Cart, Boardwalk RV Park (Property Found on Sea Dunes Dr.)

Larceny of Golf Cart, Boardwalk RV Park (Property found on Islander Dr. in roadway)

Larceny of a Motor Vehicle, 100 Block of Myrtle Dr. (recovered in Onslow County)

Larceny of Firearm, 100 block of Islander Dr.

Shoplifting, 7802 Emerald Dr. (Reel Outdoors)

Worthless Check (closed account) 300 Plantation Rd.(ACE)

Disturbance, 3-males arguing and shoving at 8800 block of Krystal Ct. (prosecution declined)

Damage to Property, 8300 Block of Emerald Dr.Damage to Property,

Damage to Property, 7900 Block of Ocean Dr.

Damage to Property, 100 Bogue Inlet Dr. tires slashed, possibly by girlfriend

DWI, Sound Dr./Old Ferry Rd.

Communicating Threats, 8700 Emerald Dr. Victim referred to magistrate

Warrant-Fail to Return Rented Property with Purchase Option, (traffic stop/Crew Dr. 1 arrest)

Zone 5 – Islander Drive to Spinnakers Reach subdivision

Controlled Substances found in the area of 9003 Louise Ave.

Breaking & Entering & Larceny Motor Vehicle, Building materials, 100 Block of Fawn Dr.

Breaking & Entering, Damage to Property (shed & water softner), 100 block of Conch Ct.

Larceny of Gas, 9027 Crew Dr.

Larceny of Golf Cart, 9102 Coast Guard Rd. (property found)

Larceny of Vehicle License Plate, 500 Block of Sea Lavender Trail.

Larceny of American currency, 9400 Block of Ocean Dr.

Dog running at large, 9700 Block of Ocean Dr.

Zone 6 – Spinnakers Reach subdivision to the Point

Trespassing in the 400 block of Channel Dr., subject advised not to return to property.

The town is very pleased to be able to offer crime mapping services to the community as part of our ongoing commitment to transparency. Citizens can access up to date crime information at: https://www.crimemapping.com/ or by going to the Town of Emerald Isle website and clicking on the “Crime Information” tab on the department’s webpage. If you have questions about the service, please feel free to contact the Emerald Isle Police Department at 252-354-2021 or email us at eipd@emeraldisle-nc.org.

1. Turn your alarm system on, even if you’re leaving for a short period of time. Many homes that are burglarized have alarms that were not turned on.

2. Posting company signs narrows it down for the perp to determine what kind of system you have and how they can dismantle it. Get a Generic sign.

3. Use clever ways and places to hide your prized possessions, better yet keep them in a safety deposit box if they are of great sentimental or monetary value. Underwear drawers and mattresses are the first place criminals look!

4. Don’t get rid of your big dogs but make sure you get a little yapper that will make a lot of noise to deter and/or lets you know someone’s there

5. Trim your bushes!! Don’t provide criminals with cover or concealment so they can climb through your windows without being seen.

6. Leaving lights on all the time doesn’t do much as a deterrent but rather illuminates the area and helps criminals to see what they’re doing.

7. Don’t STOP your mail and newspaper, have a trusted neighbor pick them up for you. The more activity criminals see the less likely your house is a target.

Construction on the new roundabout will begin in November and a section of Hwy 58 (Emerald Dr) will be

closed between Loon Drive and Islander Drive during the construction. The department is and will continue to

coordinate and work closely with the project manager and Sunland Construction to minimize any traffic and

safety concerns while providing a safe detour route for everyone. The detour will route people around the

construction using Reed Drive and is estimated to last until sometime in early March. We ask that you please

use caution during this time and be especially mindful of pedestrians, golf carts and bicycles that will be

sharing the detour with the motoring public. We have designed a separate detour route for large trucks in order

to make traffic flow as smooth as possible, which will be down Crew Drive. Please pay attention to any new

message boards or signals that may be present as part of the detour and follow the instructions provided.

For questions/concerns about the detour, please feel free to contact Police Chief Tony Reese at 252-354-2021.

This month’s presentation of the PEP program will take place on November 14th at 10:00am in the Town Board

Meeting Room at the police department. Captain Cheshire will be presenting, “Social Media and Cyber Crimes” which

is a topic everyone needs to be aware of in todays world. Please come out and join us as we work together to build our

community relationship, help prevent crime and keep our community safe!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Coffee with a Cop will take place at the “Ben & Jerry’s” located at 8204 Emerald Drive on

November 16th at 9:00am (this is a week earlier than usual due to the Thanksgiving Holiday).

Come join your neighbors, officers and public officials for coffee and conversation about

whatever you want to discuss. No format, no agendas…. just an opportunity for conversation,

questions and to get to know the men and women that serve your community every day on a

personal level. We welcome you to come meet and get to know us and let us get to know you.

Bring a friend and your dog! This is where relationships start so we can work together for the

betterment of Emerald Isle!

Emerald Isle Christmas Parade

Saturday, November 25th starting at 3:00pm

Emerald Isle Christmas Parade sponsored by the Emerald Isle Business Association and the Town of Emerald Isle will

take place on Saturday, November 25th beginning at 3pm on Hwy 58, Emerald Drive. Important note to all entrants:

There will be only ONE Santa Claus in the parade and he will be riding in a float at the end. All other Santa’s will be sent

back to the North Pole! Also, please join us after the parade for the official Christmas Tree Lighting at Merchant’s Park!

Enjoy free refreshments, as well as a holiday caroling sing-a-long as Santa Claus visits with the children. To enter,

contact Don Wells at donaldjwells@gmail.com.

Traffic will be detoured during the parade, so expect some delays and plan for extra driving time

if traveling through Emerald Isle during the parade.

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH APPRECIATION DINNER

Thursday, December 7th from 6:00pm -9:00pm

Be sure to mark your calendar and plan for the Annual Neighborhood Watch Appreciation Dinner presented by the Emerald Isle Police

Department at the Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Center Gymnasium. The department will provide a home cooked pasta dinner and desert to show

our appreciation for all you do to help us keep Emerald Isle safe! It promises to be a great time of fun, fellowship and friendship!

Please plan to attend!

Need to register your golf cart? Golf Cart Registrations expire on December 31st of each year, no matter when you get or renew your registration!

So, whether you need to register your golf cart for the first time or just renew your registration, you can now do it without ever

leaving the comfort of your own home! Go online to complete the application, submit your insurance forms and pay the fee! Just

visit our website at: https://www.emeraldisle-nc.org/golf-card-registration-program to register now! Please remember that whether

you register online or in person, you will always have to call the police department to schedule your inspection once your application

has been processed.

Not good with computers? You can still register your golf cart by stopping by the Emerald Isle Police Department. Just drop by to fill out an application and

don’t forget to bring your proof of insurance. If you have questions or need more information, please call Community Resource

Officer Sandra DeLorme at 252-354-2021.

THERE HAVE BEEN CHANGES TO THE GOLF CART PROGRAM FEES FOR 2018

ALL GOLF CART REGISTRATIONS EXPIRE ON JANUARY 1, 2018! The department will begin accepting requests for

renewals and new registrations for 2018 on December 1st. The registration fees have been increased to $100 for 2018; however, if

you attend one of our one hour Golf Cart Safety, Rules and Regulations classes offered by the department, you will receive a

discount card good for $25.00 off the price of your 2018 registration. Classes will be offered twice a month beginning in December

and will include night and Saturday classes to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to attend and take advantage of this savings!

The dates and times of currently scheduled class are available on the town website, the departments Facebook page or by calling the

police department at 252-354-2021.

Register your bike! The police department offers FREE bicycle registration to all residents. You can either come by the police

department or go online to: https://www.emeraldisle-nc.org/bike-registration-program-1 and fill out the

application. You will receive a unique sticker to put on your bicycle and your information will be stored in our

database that will help our officers identify it as yours in the event that your bicycle is lost or stolen.

Get your Beach Permits ONLINE! Beach Permits went on sale August 14th and are now available online! For more information or to find

the online application, go to: https://www.emeraldisle-nc.org/beach-driving-permit-application, or call

town hall at 252-354-8541.

NEW RULE FOR 2017: Permits MUST be affixed to the driver’s side, lower left corner of the

windshield and ALL previous years stickers must be removed.

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