The Pennsylvania Crimestoppers website lists a man who\u2019s last known address was in Altoona as still being at large as 2003 winds down.
\nJohn Doe, who is known to go by the name of Aaron Pryor and nicknames of Dee and Swipper is wanted by the Pennsylvania State Police at Hollidaysburg. Troopers state he is believed in the United States illegally. He is a citizen of Trinidad and Tobago, Port of Spain.
\nHe was originally listed as \u201cThe Fugitive Of the Week\u201d in late July of this year.
\n He is suspected of soliciting local individuals to make purchases of handguns for him. He then takes the guns to New York and trades them for money and\/or drugs.
\nImmigration and Naturalization Services (INS) have no record of this individual entering the country on an immigrant or a non-immigrant Visa
\n He is believed to have family in Chicago, Illinois and friends in New York. His last known address was in the 1800 block of 4th Avenue in Altoona, Blair County; he has recently lived in the Poconos as well.
\nHe is described as follows: a black male, 21-years-old; height, 5\u201910\u201d-6\u201901\u201d; weight, 170 pounds with a medium build; black hair with braids; and brown eyes.
\nThe suspect is also described as speaking with a Caribbean accent
\n If you have information on this “Fugitive Of The Week” or any other serious crime or wanted person, call Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers Toll Free at 1-800-4PA-TIPS. Callers could be eligible for cash rewards up to $2,000 and you may remain anonymous.
\nPennsylvania State Police offer a variety of crime prevention tips on their website at www. psp. state.pa.us. The site has various resources including the link to Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers. The website for that organization is www.pacrimestoppers.org.
\nThe state police offers the following information and tips on crime prevention:
\nBy definition, crime prevention is: \u201cBeing aware that a crime can occur, anticipating its form, location, time and victim, and taking action to reduce the chances of its happening.\u201d
\nThere are three elements the criminal must possess for a crime to occur:
\n\u2022Desire
\n\u2022Ability
\n\u2022Opportunity
\n Eliminate just one of these elements and no crime will take place. You have no control over the first two elements. Whether the criminal has the desire or ability to commit the crime is solely up to them. However, you can have great control, if not, eliminate the third element – opportunity.
\nCrime prevention is using instinct, common sense, and action to eliminate or greatly reduce the criminal’s opportunity. A large share of the responsibility of reducing criminal opportunity lies with you. That is not say that if you are a victim of crime it is your fault and the fault of the criminal. But the fact remains that we all have a personal part to play regarding crime prevention.
\nWhy Practice Crime Prevention?
\nFor the simple reason that we all suffer because of crime, consider:
\n\u2022the fear of walking the streets alone;
\n\u2022 insecurity in you own home, neighborhood, or school;
\n\u2022over extended police protection;
\n\u2022 overcrowded courts;
\n\u2022higher taxes to support law enforcement and the judicial and corrections systems;
\n\u2022higher prices to cover the costs of stolen merchandise;
\n\u2022 rising insurance costs;
\n\u2022the loss of property all the insurance in the world can’t replace – those special items that represent those special memories; and
\n\u2022 personal injury or death.
\n Crime Prevention Tips
\n\u2022 Contact you local Crime Prevention Officer for information on how to make your home more secure, mark you personal property and maintain personal security.
\n\u2022Know your police by knowing the location of the police station. Memorize the phone number. Get to know and support your local police officers.
\n\u2022Report any crime or suspicion of crime at once.
\n\u2022No violation is too small to be reported.
\n\u2022You can’t assume that someone else has already reported it.
\nStay informed:
\n\u2022Follow the news. Keep posted on local crime problems.
\n\u2022Attend public meetings.
\n\u2022Get to know the local crime situation and what’s being done about it.
\nWork With Others:
\n\u2022 Support groups, especially those working with young people, to foster a sense of neighborhood and build character for that have active programs that help prevent crime.
\nSupport the whole legal process
\n\u2022 The police courts, prisons and rehabilitation programs need adequate facilities and proper staffs to carry out their vital community services.
\nOther suggestions include working toward the elimination of ghettos, discrimination lack of economic and educational opportunities, poverty, etc. Vote, be active in civic groups, work for a better community.
\nCitizens are also urged to obey the laws by avoiding questionable situations that may prompt breaking the law. Support law enforcement and the court system.
\nThe public is also urged to set a good example for others, especially children by teaching them that laws are not made to be broken. Encourage them to join you in anti-crime activities.
\nFinally citizens are advised to cooperate fully with law enforcement officials, by reporting suspicious activities and being willing to register complaints and appear as a witness.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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