Increased crime in Windtree

Recently the Windtree Neighborhood has seen a number of daytime burglaries. With all of the construction happening in the neighborhood please be on the alert for suspicious persons and activities. A number of residents recently got together and had a representative from the Newcastle Police come and speak about block watch and crime prevention. Here are some notes and contacts from that meeting:

Officer Lockhart told us to be sure to report *any* suspicious activity, and that the best line of defense is an alarm that sounds when doors are opened - it doesn't have to be monitored because just the alarm will send most criminals away.

Block Watch Info
www.metrokc.gov/sheriff/prevention/handbook

City of Newcastle E Alerts
http://www.ci.newcastle.wa.us/cu_sign_up_for_notices.asp

Officer Lockhart
James.Lockhart@metrokc.gov
425-649-4444 x120

Melinda Irvine
Chief of Police Services
police@ci.newcastle.wa.us
425-649-4444

For Construction concerns/problems/issues
Tom Peadon
Coal Creek Utility District, General Manager
425-235-9200
tpeadon@ccud.org