Identity Theft
On August 3, officers responded to a disturbance call over a vehicle. They observed a glass methamphetamine pipe on the floorboard and a records check revealed that the suspect was on probation for identity theft. Officers located personal identifying information belonging to approximately 50 different people, including forged identification cards, forged checks,
credit/debit cards, and SSN cards.
Did You Know?
In 2019, 14.4 million consumers became victims of identity fraud — that’s about 1 in every 15 people. According to Identity Force, there’s a new victim of identity theft every 2 seconds!
Child Protective Services
On August 6, officers responded to a domestic violence call. After arriving on the scene, the suspect backed a vehicle into one of the officer’s cars. The suspect had two infants in the car and was arrested for domestic violence, DUI, and felony child abuse/neglect.
What is Child Protective Services?
Child Protective Services is the major system of intervention of child abuse and neglect in California. The Child Protective Services goal is to keep the child in his/her own home when it is safe, and when the child is at risk, to develop an alternate plan as quickly as possible. If you suspect that a child has been, or is in danger of, abuse or neglect, contact the County Children’s Protective Services 24-hour emergency response phone. You may also contact the police department.
Community Resources:
• Anonymous Tip Line: 760-743-8477 (TIPS)
• Crime Data/Mapping: https://www.crimemapping.com/
• Helicopter Announcement Transcription:
o Call 858-866-4356 or text “Hello” to 858-866-4356
• Megan’s Law Information: https://www.meganslaw.ca.gov/
• Mental Health & Crisis Intervention:
o Access and Crisis Line: 888-724-7240
o It’s Up to Us Campaign: www.Up2sd.org
o Get Connected. Get Help: Dial 211
• Non-Emergency Line: 760-839-4722
Basketballer Bernard
On August 5, Wayne Bernard, Escondido Police Officer and former professional basketball player, made a guest appearance at the Police Athletic League-sponsored basketball camp for children at the East Valley Community Center. Officer Bernard shared his thoughts about the importance of school and hard work and then played one-on-one basketball with 32 kids! He even donated a pair of his size 14 shoes to one of the children. Thank you, Officer Bernard
