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Last Friday, there was a robbery at AAS on Monterrey. “Lil Mac” Watts was loading shirts into a suburban when he was held up at gun point. The robber took Mac’s wallet and the suburban. Thankfully, Mac was able to get inside the building, lock the doors, and call the police before anyone was harmed. The stolen suburban is maroon in color. Please call the Sheriff’s Office if you have any information about this or if you come across the stolen vehicle.

2/13/2010
Location: 8628 Sully
Incident Date & Time: February 12, 2010, 6:30pm
File Number: 10-9762
Investigator: Cpl. J. Webb, Sgt. W. Stewart, Lt. J. Alfred
On February 12, 2010 detectives responded to a robbery and home invasion that occurred at the above listed location. Detectives learned that the victim answered a knock at her door when she observed a subject she knows as Casey Brown, W/M, 6/14/82, 9115 Rathmoor. Brown forced his way into the residence grabbing the victim by the hair and slamming her against the wall. Another subject the victim knows as Timmy entered the residence along with another white male. Timmy and the other subject rummaged through the victim’s purse stealing $300.00 and a prescription of 55 oxycontin. All three subjects fled in a green Dodge pick-up.

Detectives were able to identify Timmy as Timothy Zettlemoyer, W/M, 9/5/82, 9932 Santa Monica and the other subject as Talmadge Castle, W/M, 7/13/78, 5935 Cheryl Drive. Deputies proceeded to the address on Santa Monica in Carmel Acres subdivision to contact Zettlemoyer. After knocking on the door, a white female looked out the window and when deputies identified themselves, the lights were turned out and the subjects refused to speak to deputies. One of the male subjects advised that if they tried to come in the residence they would be shot.

A search warrant was obtained for the residence and the EBRSO Swat team was called out and eventually made entry into the residence apprehending all three subjects plus the female later identified as Candice Adams, 12/18/78, 7576 Hwy. 10, Ethel, La.

All three male subjects were charged with Simple Robbery, Aggravated Burglary and Home Invasion. The female was charged as an accessory to the same charges.

A major crime wave was solved in Central Friday, January 22, thanks to an alert neighbor who witnessed a theft taking place in Amber Lakes around 1:30 pm.   The suspect was caught hiding in a dumpster near Elm Grove Garden near the airport after a pursuit and foot chase.
It started on Lynnwood Drive in Amber Lakes subdivision around 1:30 pm when a neighbor noticed a black male in a Blue Dodge Ram pickup truck loading up furniture from a residence next door.  The neighbor called the homeowner, who was out of town, and the homeowner said that no one should be there. By then, the suspect was backing out of the driveway. The neighbor, who knows me, then called me on my cellphone to tell me what was going on, and I immediately told him to call 911.  At the same time, I called the captain of the Central Substation via cellphone and advised him of the burglary taking place. The captain immediately got on the radio and alerted all units.  Within minutes, deputies were on the scene, but the suspect had left.  A description was put out on the radio, and an unmarked unit spotted the suspect on Hooper Rd.  A chase then began that lasted several minutes.  The suspect finally bailed from the truck and ran into woods near Elm Grove Garden (by the airport).  Police officers from various agencies responded to the chase.
After a foot chase and canvassing the area, the suspect was caught hiding in a dumpster.  His partner was captured in the truck.  After being arrested, the suspect confessed to having committed numerous burglaries and thefts in the Central area Friday and over the past few weeks.  Areas affected include Bellingrath, Carmel Acres, Morgan Place, Amber Lakes, and other parts throughout the mid and southern parts of the city.  Thousands of dollars of stolen property were recovered in the truck, and other property is in the process of being recovered now from hiding places the suspects used.  The suspect and his partner apparently kept a list of the homes that they burglarized, so detectives feel that they will be able to return a lot of the stolen property to the rightful owners.
The suspects are cooperating with deputies in telling them the homes that they burglarized or stole items from.  They also are cooperating with detectives in telling where they have stored some of the stolen merchandise and property.   In addition to burglarizing homes, they apparently were also stealing items from carports  and exteriors of homes such as blowers, weed eaters, generators, trailers, etc.  The sheriff’s department has been looking for these suspects for a while recently based upon information supplied by witnesses to previous crimes.
PLEASE..if you came home Friday and noticed anything missing or stolen from your house, contact the Burglary Division of the Sheriff’s Dept at 389-5000.  If you have been a recent burglary or theft victim, please contact the Burglary division.  Some of your stolen property may be recovered by this arrest. The Sheriff’s Dept feels that they will clear numerous crimes with this arrest.
PLEASE, if you notice anyone or anything suspicious in your neighborhood from now on, contact the Sheriff’s Dept immediately at 389-5000.  A unit will be sent to investigate.  Don’t waste valuable minutes calling other people until after you have called the Sheriff’s Dept.  Please call the Sheriff’s Department anytime you notice a suspicious vehicle parked or suspicious persons near your home.  Thanks to a good neighbor today who noticed something suspicious, this crime wave was solved. 
Someone reported seeing a blue Dodge Ram pickup truck in the Morgan Place area a few nights ago parked at the street corner near their home, but didn’t call to report the suspicious vehicle until they later heard of a burglary/theft the next day.  We believe it was the same suspect.
Don’t hesitate.  It’s better to be safe than sorry.  Congrats to the Sheriff’s Department for an outstanding job and fast response this afternoon!  We should all be proud of the work that they do!

-Mr. David Barrow

Some time between 10:30 PM last Saturday night and 8 AM Sunday morning, two 4-wheelers and the 14 foot trailer they were on were stolen from a home in Boganvilla Estates on Hooper Road here in Central. Please keep an eye out for these stolen items and, if anyone has any information about this theft, please call the Sheriff’s Dept at 389-5176 or Crimestoppers at 344-STOP.

Four people were arrested and several received citations during a sobriety checkpoint performed by the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office and Louisiana State Police last weekend on Joor Road. The following are results of the checkpoint:

1 person arrested for an outstanding warrant

2 possession of marijuana arrests

1 battery and resisting an officer arrest

4 seatbelt citations

9 child restraint citations

2 insurance citations

3 driving with suspended license citations

6 expired inspection citations

3 improper turn citations

About 600 vehicles total were screened late Saturday night and into the early morning hours on Sunday. The state police would like to remind people to share information and to keep impaired drivers off of the motorways. The number to call is *LSP (or *577) on your cell phone.

Keep these safety suggestions in mind as we get closer to Christmas and New Years:

Home Safety:

• Be extra cautious about locking doors and windows when you leave the house, even if you will only be gone for a minute.
• Don’t put large displays of holiday gifts in view of your windows or doors.
• When going on trips or out for evenings, use automatic timers to turn indoor lights on and off to make it appear you are home. Motion detecting lights outside can also be effective.
• Do not pack your car the night before a trip. It only makes a more attractive target for a thief.
• Leave a radio or television on so the house looks and sounds occupied.
• Always keep security lights on at night. Check batteries and bulbs to make certain your security lights are functioning properly.
• Immediately after the holidays, make a list of new Christmas gifts. Document, make, model and serial numbers. There is a form available on our website to walk you through this.
• Don’t advertise what you got for Christmas by putting the boxes out on trash day. Break the boxes down or take them to the dump yourself.

Shopping Safety:

• Consider taking all items of high value back to your residence: money, jewelry, TV, VCR, stereo, computer.
• If you choose to leave items of high value, make sure that you have recorded the serial number. It is recommended that you mark or engrave your driver’s license number on the items.
• Have your car keys ready in hand before leaving the store.

Holiday Crime Prevention Tips for the Workplace:  

• All inner office doors and building exterior doors should be closed and locked. DO NOT prop open an exterior door if working after hours.
• If you come in to work during the holiday, let someone know where you are and when you are expected to return.
• All portable equipment, tools, PC computers should be secured or locked away.
• Make sure all windows are closed and secure.
• All valuable personal items should be taken home or securely locked away.
• Report any suspicious activity or unauthorized personnel immediately to a local law enforcement agency.

East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office

(225) 389-5000

Baton Rouge Police Department

(225) 389-2000

• Shop early and leave early to avoid darkness.
• Lock packages in the trunk or somewhere out of view.
• Don’t overload yourself with packages.
• If you must shop in the evening, shop with a friend, there is safety in numbers.
• Park in well-lit areas, as close as possible to store entrances. Be particularly aware of persons in the parking lot, especially near your car.
• Lock your car and make sure the windows are closed.
• Remove all valuables or secure them out of sight. (Example) purse, money, jewelry, cellular phones.
• Carry only the charge cards you will need. Don’t carry or flash large sums of cash.
• Protect your pin numbers when using your debit, and credit cards.
• Carry your purse next to your body with the purse flap against you. Men should carry their wallets in front or inside pockets.
• Be aware of your surroundings and the people around you. Don’t allow your attention to become distracted from your purse or packages.
• Teach children to go to a store clerk or security guard and ask for help if you become separated in a store or shopping mall.
• Don’t hesitate to notify store security if you see suspicious activity. If you have to wait for a ride, wait in a busy, well-lit place.
• If you are a victim of a crime, report it to authorities immediately.

Sheriff Sid Gautreaux and the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office will be
increasing patrols beginning this past Friday November 27th to ensure
everyone’s safety this holiday season. Extra patrols will continue
throughout December until after the New Year.

Extra patrols will include uniform patrol deputies and plain clothes
detectives. Areas of concentration will include commercial, residential
and high traffic areas.

“We feel that increasing patrols around the parish, particularly in
shopping and high traffic areas, will decrease the incidents of crime,”
Sheriff Gautreaux said. “That way we can all concentrate on having safe
and happy holidays.”

The Sheriff’s Office also has a message for those thinking about
criminal activity. The Sheriff’s Office has several vehicles that will
be placed all over the parish, baited to entice a criminal. So, if a
criminal is thinking about committing a burglary, they should be
forewarned, deputies are watching.

The Sheriff’s Office is also asking that residents play a role in
protecting themselves against crime, particularly theft. Below is a list
of things that residents can do to protect themselves:

SHOPPING

1)      While Shopping

a.      When parking a vehicle, attempt to park in a well lit area.

b.      Keys should never be left in an unoccupied vehicle, nor should a
vehicle ever be left running while not occupied.

c.      Vehicle doors should always be locked when unoccupied.

d.      Valuables should be locked in the trunk or removed from the
vehicle when possible.

e.      Any vehicle equipped with an alarm or anti-theft device should
have the device activated when unoccupied.

2)      Walking to your car

a.      Keys in hand

b.      Purses on your person should be carried by the way of shoulder strap or holding
the purse in their hand.

c.      Be aware of your surroundings, people around you etc. Report any
suspicious persons or vehicles to law enforcement immediately.

d.      Try to avoid walking alone, especially at night.

3)      Once at Car

a.      Valuable items should be kept out of view from public access as
items easily observed invite crimes of opportunity. Put them in the
trunk or somewhere out of sight.

YOUR HOME

1)       Any residence with an alarm should have the alarm activated
when unoccupied. The residence should also have posted signs or window
decals indicating that it is protected by an alarm system.

2)       When a planned absence from the residence occurs, mail and
newspaper deliveries should be stopped.

3)       Residents should cooperate with neighborhood watch programs
when established. If a neighborhood watch program is not in effect, the
neighborhood association should contact EBRSO and establish one.

4)      Motion detection lighting can be used on the exterior of the
residence.

5)       All locks should be activated when the residence is unoccupied
or when residents retire for the night.

6) Windows that can be observed from public access should have drapery
or blinds drawn to prevent valuables from being observed.

In the event you are a victim of burglary, the best way to increase your
chances of getting stolen items back, is by documenting them. That way,
if law enforcement recovers them, they will know they are yours. You can
do this by visiting our website at www.ebrso.org <http://www.ebrso.org>
and downloading the form.

For more information on vehicle theft and theft prevention, please our
website.

Incident : Armed Robbery
11/12/2009
Location: 13900 Block of Leanne
Incident Date &amp; Time: November 11, 2009, 6:50pm
File Number: 09-80062
Investigator: Deputy J. Lambert

On November 11, 2009 deputies were dispatched to a Florida Boulevard address in
reference to an Armed Robbery which occurred at the above listed location. The
victim advised that he was delivering oxygen for his company when a black male
approached him and tapped on his vehicle window. When the victim rolled down his
window the black male produced a silver and black semi-automatic handgun and told
him to give him his belongings. The victim surrendered his wallet containing two
credit cards and his Touch Phone.
The suspect was described as being approximately 5′8″-5′10″, 160 pounds, 18-20 years
of age, dark complexion, braided hair wearing blue jeans and a white Southern
University T-shirt. The subject left on foot in an unknown direction.
Anybody with information concerning this incident is asked to contact the Sheriff’s
Office at 389-5000 or Crime Stoppers at 344-7867.

Tuesday evening, the EBR Sheriff’s Dept made three arrests in a series of burglaries in the Crystal Place subdivision off of Denham Rd.  Two adults and one juvenile were
arrested in conjunction with four house burglaries that recently occurred in the
subdivision.  Much of the stolen merchandise was recovered. Thanks again to the EBR Sheriff’s Department for their continued hard work and dedication.