Follow-up: Missing Teen...Found, Safe & Sound

Brianna Winter, the teenager missing from the Silverbrook neighborhood earlier this month, was found.  According to a 15 February post on a forum within LayItLow, an auto hobbyist website, a person representing himself as the girl's uncle exclaimed the happy news.  San Antonio Police assisted in finding her, and "she is okay."

January 2011 Safety Committee Report



 Leave it; Lose it 

More Vehicle Burglaries in FSR
At least three vehicle burglaries were reported during January.  All occurred on the south side of the neighborhood; one on Birchbrook overnight 1 - 2 Jan, and two more between midnight and 5:00 am 23 Jan on Burnwood and Bentwood View.  A third break-in occurred the same night, but the location of that incident is unknown as of this post.

Vehicle burglaries are pervasive in San Antonio.  The last rash of burglaries occurred in FSR during November.  These smash-and-grabs offer low risk and easy pay-offs to thieves at the expense of owners who underestimate their vulnerability.  Don't leave valuables in your car.


Teens Allegedly Burn Some Greenspace
On Tuesday afternoon, 11 January, a resident observed six or seven teen-aged boys playing with a fire they had allegedly started in the greenspace behind Edgecreek.  While on the phone with authorities, the resident saw one of the boys stomp out the flames after burning a  "large section of grass."  A fire department response was not necessary, but SAPD took a report.

Cellular on Patrol

Neighborhood volunteers conducted two scheduled patrols during January. One team called SAPD to check on a suspicious vehicle parked at the community center, 14 January. 

The COP would like your help. Report suspicious activity to SAPD. 

Interested in joining COP?  Call AMS (829-7202) or email FSRsafety@yahoogroups.com for more information. 

Blue Armor Patrol Summary

On 11 January a resident on Edgecreek reported five youths aged 9-14 years were playing with paintball weapons in the greenspace behind the property.  The security officer contacted the youths and determined they were Silverbrook residents armed with "Airsoft" weapons.  It is unknown if these were the same boys involved with the above fire, reported the same day.  They were instructed to stay clear of Finesilver Ranch.

Compared to paintball and other "toy" weapons, Airsoft guns have a lower muzzle velocity and use less harmful plastic BB's.  Nevertheless, in some cases these too are illegal in San Antonio.  Previous posts summarize the ordinance prohibiting children under 16 possessing any weapon that discharges a "missile" or bullet by compressed air or spring action.

A patrolman escorted two solicitors off the property, 15 January.

On 16 January, an officer received a complaint of speeders on Finesilver Dr.  Since then, Blue Armor increased traffic enforcement resulting in a few citations and several warnings.  A couple of drivers questioned the authority of FSR HOA's contracted security officers to issue citations for speeding on private streets.  See this post for information on authorities and appeals. 

SAPD Responses
The calls for service website is not updated for January as of this post.  According to an officer at the Prue Substation, a new program used to load the data isn't working properly.

Sex Offender Watch
Fox29 and KENS5 reported a Stevenson MS teacher was arrested 24 January on charges of indecency with a child.  The 13 year old female victim is a Stevenson student.

As of this post, there are no registered sex offenders residing in FSR. 

SAFD Responses
San Antonio Fire/EMS responded to one medical call in FSR.

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Missing Teen Last Seen in Silverbrook, 6 Feb

http://www.heidisearchcenter.com/

Father Shoots Son, Self in Attempted Murder-Suicide

The ExpressNews reported that yesterday's 11:30 am shooting in a Braun area neighborhood near Wickersham and Guilbeau Rds was committed by the father.  After critically injuring his son, the man turned the gun on himself, dying at the scene.

Initially some news outlets had the son, "in his 20s," killing his 69 YOA father during the domestic dispute on Crooked Brook.  Apparently, they had long maintained a "troubled relationship."

SAFD: Keep Warm the Safe Way

San Antonio Fire's Public Information Office today provided cold weather safety tips for Finesilver residents.

Fireplaces

• Be sure that the flue is opened prior to lighting your fireplace. Smoke will quickly build up inside your home if you don’t open that flue.
• Burn only seasoned hardwood in your fireplace. Trash, cardboard boxes and related items burn unevenly and may contain toxins.
• Be sure your fireplace has a screen to prevent embers from flying out.

Space Heaters

• Only use designated, indoor heating appliances to heat your home. Stoves, generators, and propane or gas space heaters are not designed for home heating use and can cause fires or toxic gas buildup.
• Place space heaters at least three feet away from anything that can burn - including furniture, curtains, or even people!
• Space heaters need to be turned off and fires in fireplaces properly extinguished before you go to sleep. These devices are not meant to be used without supervision! Bundle up with layers of warm cloths and blankets to keep warm without the risk of fire.

The fire department also warns against warming up a vehicle in a garage. Exhaust fumes will quickly rise to lethal levels, and, with attached garages, carbon monoxide will permeate the rest of the house.

Visit the National Fire Protection Association for more information.

Freezing temperatures are forecast for the next few days. Stay warm, be safe.