Vandalism
On October 3, officers met with a man in a parking lot. While speaking with him, other officers were investigating vandalisms that had occurred in the same area. The officers were able to coordinate their efforts, and arrested the man for breaking windows to two different stores in the area. He used a fire extinguisher that he had stolen from a third store to break those windows.
Halloween Pumpkin Decorating at the Mall
On Saturday, the Westfield Shopping Center hosted a pumpkin decorating contest in the main court. Adults and children from the community came and decorated craft pumpkins and some even got their faces painted. Escondido police officers were honored to be asked to judge the event. Officers got to hang out with the decorators and then give prizes out to participants.
And while we are on the topic of Halloween don’t forget Trunk or Treat is Saturday, October 29 6-8 p.m. at the California Center for the Arts (Woodward Lot).
Tip a Cop -BJ’s Brewhouse
On October 5, officers, volunteers, command staff, and partners from California Highway Patrol and San Diego Police Department teamed up for the Tip-A-Cop event. Police Department employees served delicious food and created a fun dining experience for everyone who showed up to show support. Proceeds from the event benefit the Special Olympics Southern California.
