SUMMER VANDALISM

There have been several reports of minor vandalism in the neighborhood recently. Last week, a neighbor on Mystic had their mailbox bashed right off the post. They filed a police report. Today it was reported that the vehicles at 4 houses along Mystic were egged. The HOA will be contacting Durham PD to request additional police presence in the neighborhood. However, it is summer and kids are bored and apparently up to no good. If you see any unfamiliar people in the neighborhood, please don’t hesitate to question their presence! If you think there is suspicious activity call 911!

URGENT!

Master Officer Steve Hall from the Durham Police Department wants to remind you about scams:

"Just got off the phone with a concerned citizen and he stated that there were persons going door to door stating that they work for the Brinks Security Company and they are offering an upgrade for your keypad. They are well dressed, spoken and using a IPAD to seem professional. The Brinks Company has been contacted and they are NOT doing any type of promotion like this. Please be aware and if in doubt call 911."

Congrats to June's Yard of the Month 1707 Mystic and

July's Yard of the Month, 101 Accura!

Winners of a $25 Lowe's gift certificate!

NEWS RELEASE


For Immediate Release Date: 07/11/11

Contact: Dawn Dudley Phone: (919) 560-0008/Fax: (919) 560-0020

E-mail: ddudley@durhamcountync.gov





Rabid Raccoon Found in Northern Durham

Northern Durham Residents Warned That Other Animals Could Be Affected.



Durham, NC – Late last week, Durham County Animal Control officials confirmed that a rabid raccoon found in Northern Durham County tested positive for rabies. The animal was located in the area of Falkirk Drive in the Heather Glenn subdivision.



The raccoon was killed by domestic dogs and submitted for rabies testing. While the animal has been removed from the community, officials from the Durham County Animal Control Office warn the public that rabies remains a present risk in the territorial boundaries of the County, particularly wildlife.



“Residents in Northern Durham should look out for other rabid animals by being aware of strange animals and protecting their domestic animals from rabies,” says Melinda Duarte, field supervisor for Durham County Animal Control.



Since the positive test, Durham County Animal Control has canvassed the neighborhood where the rabid raccoon was found. Residents in the immediate area received flyers to increase community awareness and remind animal owners about the importance of the rabies vaccination.



Animal control advises residents to protect their animals by getting the vaccination. It is recommended that dogs and cats four months of age and older are vaccinated against rabies. Durham County Animal Control provides low cost rabies vaccinations at the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays for $10.00 per animal. No appointment is necessary and citizens can bring their animals between the hours of 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. and between the hours of 2-4 p.m.



Questions about the risk of rabies or wildlife in your area can be directed to the Animal Control Department at 919-560-0630 between the hours of 8:30a.m. and 5p.m., Monday through Friday.



For more information about the risk of rabies or wildlife in your area, contact the Animal Control Department at 919-560-0630, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5p.m., Monday through Friday.

About Rabies

Rabies has been confirmed and does exist in Durham County. Rabies can infect any warm-blooded mammal, but is most commonly seen in raccoons, bats, foxes and skunks. In North Carolina there have been confirmed cases in bats, bobcats, cats, dogs, cows, horses, foxes, beaver, skunk and groundhog. Rabies is very rarely seen in rodents, including squirrels and rarely in opossum and rabbits. All wild animals should be treated as if they are dangerous, no matter how cute they may appear. Keep children and pets away from all wild animals. Additional information about rabies can be found on the Durham County Animal Control website.