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The following is a synopsis of crimes reported for the week of August 11, 2024 – August 17, 2024.        
 
August 11, 2024

• No significant activity.

 
August 12, 2024

• Attempted Robbery (Armed):

1346 Huntington Drive (Auto Zone). On August 12, 2024 at 9:30 PM, the suspect unknown, a male white adult approximately 30 years old wearing a black gator face mask, a green jacket with sheriff written in yellow letters, and camouflaged pants, walked into the business and pointed a silver and black firearm at the employee behind the register. The suspect demanded the employee to give him the money from the register. The employee said there was no money in the register and the suspect fled the location in a dark colored SUV east on Huntington Drive and out of view. No surveillance video is available.
 
August 13, 2024

• No significant activity.

 
August 14, 2024

• No significant activity.

 
August 15, 2024

• No significant activity.

 
August 16, 2024

• No significant activity.

 
August 17, 2024

• No significant activity. 

FOCUS ON DRIVING

• Keep 100% of your attention on driving at all times – no multi-tasking.
• Don’t use your phone or any other electronic device while driving.
• Slow down. Speeding gives you less time to react and increases the severity of an accident.

DRIVE "DEFENSIVELY

• Be aware of what other drivers around you are doing, and expect the unexpected.
• Assume other motorists will do something crazy, and always be prepared to avoid it.
• Keep a 2-second cushion between you and the car in front of you.
  • Make it a 4-second cushion if the weather is bad.

MAKE A SAFE DRIVING PLAN

• Build time into your trip schedule to stop for food, rest breaks, phone calls, or other business.
• Adjust your seat, mirrors, and climate controls before putting the car in gear.
• Pull over to eat or drink. It takes only a few minutes.

PRACTICE SAFETY

• Secure cargo that may move around while the vehicle is in motion.
• Don’t attempt to retrieve items that fall to the floor.
• Have items needed within easy reach
• Always wear your seat belt, drive sober, and drug-free.

WHAT TO DO WHEN PULLED OVER
If you notice that a police car is following you with the lights flashing, pull over to the right side of the road safely and quickly. Wait inside your car for the officer to approach, and be prepared to:

• Turn on the light - Turn on your interior light at night and keep your hands where the officer can see them, preferably on the steering wheel.

• Keep your hands visible - Don't reach under your seat or into your glove box. This may cause the officer to think you're reaching for a weapon or hiding something.

• Provide necessary documentation - Give your license and proof of insurance to the officer if asked. If the officer asks you to step out of your car, do so without sudden or threatening movements.

• Be polite - Stay calm − don't become argumentative, disorderly or abusive − and never attempt to bribe the officer.

If a citation is issued, present your story in traffic court if you feel you’ve been unfairly treated. You may be represented by a lawyer and if necessary, you'll be heard by a judge or magistrate.