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OCSO says crime is down in Pine Hills, warns residents about scam letters and trespassing issues
Summary
Orange County Sheriff—s Office Captain Ashley Strange told the Pine Hills NID Advisory Council that crime is down in the area, cautioned residents about scam letters and urged reporting of immediate danger to 911; NID staff asked residents to share copies of letters alleging county property seizures.
Captain Ashley Strange of the Orange County Sheriff—s Office told the Pine Hills NID Advisory Council on Oct. 2 that crime in Pine Hills has declined overall but cautioned residents to stay vigilant about theft and fraud.
"Don't leave keys and bags in your cars," Captain Strange said, and she warned residents not to give money or passwords to callers. The captain described a trespassing program used at a Bravo parking lot and noted that people are not required to leave a lot unless the establishment asks them to do so. She also highlighted diversion resources available at a center in Ocoee.
NID staff member Tamara Johnson described a separate concern: a group sending letters to residents claiming the county was taking houses. Johnson asked recipients to photograph the letters and share them with staff so the NID can reassure vulnerable residents that their property will not be seized and to investigate the mailings.
Council members and staff urged residents to call 911 if someone appears to be in immediate danger and to report suspicious communications to County staff for follow-up.
