Residents, two notices of crime in Wedgefield came out at the board meeting that we all should be aware of.
1) Four young males have been seen at times, just hanging out together, and roughly treating common area property. It was stated that the youth live in Wedgefield. A resident on King George reported that they were seen frequently in their area, and felt that they could be responsible for theft of property out of the back of a truck, and the removal, and stealing of a trailer hitch. Watch out for your property - lock doors, sheds, cars, etc.
To the families of these young people, it should be noted that as the resident from the King George area spoke, he said that a group of neighbors were on the lookout for these youth. He said that he sits on a local law enforcement council, and the authorities would be contacted, but that he and the neighbors were prepared to handle it, and then said something somewhat threatening, as to the condition the youth might be in, when the authorities arrived. Board member, Garrison said something about wanting no part of hearing that. I don't blame him. Residents, please be observant, but don't take the law into your own hands - my not so humble opinion.
2) The office computer was electronically hi-jacked, and the systems held for $1,800 in ransom money. Rightfully so, the board refused, and our systems were ruined. Board members were contacted to approve the purchase of a new computer, and efforts are in progress to recoup the electronic files. While this happens off site, and not in our back yards, it is something that could strike our homes through our computers. Just be on alert for your own computers, and take the steps necessary to protect them the best that you can. I believe the board had as many safe guards in place as is prudent, and yet this crime visited our WPA office.
