Beware of Vehicle Burglaries on the American River Parkway:
Roy, who with Fred nearly daily voluntarily spend their mornings picking up trash on the bike trail between Sunrise and Hazel, was the victim of a car burglary, including a smashed left window, this morning, July 12, at approximately 8:45. Two suspects were seen and a partial license number and description of the car and the suspects were reported to County Parks Ranger Aldridge. Approximately one hour later two suspects were arrested and soon thereafter they and the car were identified.
Among other items found in the car were at least three driver's licenses not belonging to the suspects.
According to Roy, during the past two weeks he has seen broken glass in 5 or 6 places from the Fish Hatchery to Sunrise which he believed was from broken car windows. Whether there were reports of car burglaries submitted to law enforcement is unknown to me, but I have not seen or heard of car burglaries this year until today.
Based upon the above, please consider storing no valuables in you car when parked in the Parkway, and keep your driver's license in your possession. Try to park in the larger more public parking spaces. Roy's car was parked on the road adjacent to the bike trail about mile 21 near the gravel road that leads to the river where fishermen often launch their boats.
Vehicle Burglaries at CSUS Aquatic Center Parking Lots
As recently as 7/11/06, cars have been burglarized at the Sacramento State Aquatic Center. More than half a dozen cars have been hit in our parking lots. All were “smash and grabs” and since they broke the car windows and did not open the doors the car alarms did not go off.
Thank you to the citizens that help identify the bad guys.
Fundraiser for Seriously Injured CRPD Park Maintenance Worker
Two months ago, a brave Park District employee - Ricky Dickerson - went out of his way to defend a Hagan Park visitor who was being assaulted by a group of five men. In the following melee, he was severely beaten and remains to this day in a non-responsive state. While the park visitor was saved through Ricky's actions, and the perpetrators arrested, Ricky and his family have not recovered.
Many of you have been following this story, or wondering what you can do to help Ricky and his family.... This is it -- either by attending this fundraising dinner or by making a donation to Ricky's trust fund.
Thanks for your support of our great community!
David Sander
Vice Mayor, City of Rancho Cordova
President, Cordova Community Council
Help us - Help one of our own.
Fundraising Dinner for Injured CRPD Park Maintenance Worker
On May 11, a Cordova Recreation and Park District (CRPD) Park Maintenance worker, Ricky Dickerson, was brutally attacked and beaten by five men while attempting to help a female patron in Hagan Park. Ricky has been hospitalized in an unresponsive state since that time. Ricky is married, and the father of four children. His co-workers at CRPD will be hosting a fund raising dinner on July 21, 6-9 p.m. to help raise funds for his continued care and rehabilitation.
Date: July 21, 2006
Time: 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Location: Cordova Community Center
2197 Chase Drive
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Cost: $15.00 per person
Ticket price includes a buffet of BBQ chicken and beef, salad, a side dish and beverage. Please call (916) 362-1841, ext. 0, for more information. Tickets may be purchased at the CRPD District Office, 2197 Chase Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670, or by mailing a check to the same address. Please make checks out to: The Ricky Dickerson Trust Fund.
Additional donations may be sent to: "The Ricky Dickerson Trust Fund", c/o American River Bank, 9750 Business Park Drive, Sacramento, CA 95827.
We thank Outback Steakhouse in Gold River for their generosity in donating all the food for this event!
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