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 April 1, 2024
Do you know what the leading cause of most vehicle collisions or near collisions is? If you guessed, distracted driving, you are correct. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI), 80 percent of collisions and 65 percent of near collisions involve some sort of driver distraction. This distraction occurred within 3 seconds before the vehicle crash.
According to the NHTSA and VTTI study, the principal actions that cause distracted driving and lead to vehicle collision are:
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Using electronic devices. Most of us can’t live without our cell phone. Whether it’s looking at a text, talking, or listening to a phone message these distractions can increase your chance of a vehicle accident.
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Reaching for an object inside the vehicle. Reaching for your purse, adjusting the heater vent, and adjusting your rear-view mirror are distractions. Make these types of adjustments before you begin your drive.
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Looking at an object or event outside of the vehicle. If you are looking out your window and focusing on an accident, a vehicle pulled over by law enforcement, or a billboard advertisement, you are distracted.
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Eating. If you are eating while driving, you are not just chewing your food. You are opening packages, reaching, and cleaning yourself. These add up to many distractions.
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Applying cosmetics (makeup) or shaving. Taking your hand off the wheel to shave or apply makeup and looking in the mirror all add up to distractions.
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. It’s a good time to review with the drivers in your home on how to drive safely. Putting that cell phone down is a great start. Don’t let an accident due to distractions ruin your life and the person you hit.
 Securely save those unused and expired medication for our next free take-back day 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Saturday, April 27 at the Maidu Community Center and Sun City Roseville. Sharps will not be accepted.
Registration is now open for the Roseville Police Citizen's Academy. Visit roseville.ca.us/CitizensAcademy to register.
The class spans two weeks at the Roseville Police Department, 1051 Junction Blvd:
Monday, May 20 - Thursday, May 23, 6 - 9 p.m.
Monday, May 27 - Thursday, May 30, 6 - 9 p.m.
The class will provide information about many aspects of law enforcement and the issues that police officers face daily. Students will listen to classroom instruction and engage in interactive presentations that provide “hands-on” experiences, allowing them to gain valuable insight into the day-to-day operations of the Roseville Police Department.
Say goodbye to clutter: Spring cleaning events happening in April and May
Streamline your spring cleaning by participating in a complimentary spring clean-up organized by the City of Roseville and the Roseville Coalition of Neighborhood Associations (RCONA).
Spring clean-up days are scheduled on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the following locations:
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April 6: Saugstad Park, 100 Buljan Drive
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April 20: Bridgeway Church, 8150 Industrial Avenue
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May 4: St John's Church, 2351 Pleasant Grove Blvd
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May 18: Bridgeway Church, 8150 Industrial Avenue
Seize the chance to declutter your space, reclaim your garage, and dispose of unwanted items at no cost! See this list for unacceptable items.
Bring your bicycle and helmet to the 31st annual family bike safety event on Saturday, April 27, from 9 a.m. to noon.
Enjoy the bike obstacle course, riding demonstrations, helmet fittings, and free bicycle safety checks from local bike shops.
Did someone claiming to be from your bank or credit card company ask you to transfer money to a different account? If so, it’s probably a scam.
According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Imposter scams were the number one type of fraud in 2023. If you have had the opportunity to read the Roseville Police Department’s crime log, you’ll see that Roseville residents have also fallen victim to this type of scam.
So how does this scam work? Many impersonation scams begin with a phone call, text message, or email stating that there is suspicious activity on one of your accounts (i.e. bank, Amazon, or PayPal account). They may even claim to be from a government agency like the FTC. They may even use the real names of employees who work for that agency. Don’t be fooled; they are after your money because it's a scam.
They are trying to trick you into taking quick action with their scare tactics and sense of urgency. They try to convince you to move your money to protect it. In reality, they are about to steal your money. Here are some red flags from the FTC on how to spot this scam.
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Did someone ask you to buy a gift card? Gift cards are only for gifts, not to pay your electric bill or bail someone out of jail.
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Did someone ask you to buy Bitcoin? No legitimate business or agency will ask you to use cryptocurrency to pay past-due bills. Cryptocurrency is nearly impossible to trace, and once you convert your money it is most likely unrecoverable.
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Did someone ask you to transfer your money to a different account to “protect” it? It’s most likely a scam.
Here are some other things the FTC wants everyone to know:
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Never move your money to another account, bank, etc. because someone you don’t know told you to.
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Ignore all unexpected requests for money in response to an unexpected call or message. This could even be someone claiming to be a relative needing money for an emergency.
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Verify the story. Check with the company (or relative) in question using a number you know is legitimate. This could be from a billing statement, a phone number on a credit card, or even a phone book. Don’t trust the number coming from the message you received.
With artificial intelligence, criminals are becoming even better at scamming people. It’s up to each of us to be wary and ask questions.
Beat: 7
Date: February 6
Neighborhood: Sun City
Unknown suspect posed as a bank representative over the phone and convinced the victim to withdraw $12,000. The money was then used on iTunes gift cards and deposited into a Bitcoin account.
Beat: 4
Date: February 14
Neighborhood:Vineyard
Victim received a message on TikTok for an opportunity to donate to a charity organization that was raising funds to build an orphanage in Israel and was told to provide access to online banking account needed to transfer donations. Through three separate transactions over $16,000 was deposited into this bank account via mobile deposit. The victim then received a message advising them to download Cashapp, exchange the deposited funds for Bitcoin, and deposit the Bitcoin into a provided Bitcoin wallet. Once completed, the victim was also told to create a digital credit union account; however, the bank denied the request and flagged the account for fraudulent activity. The victim was in the process of having the fraudulent activity reimbursed but the account was frozen because the deposited funds had bounced. The victim realized a total loss of $16,000.
Beat: 7
Date: February 12
Neighborhood: Sun City
Victim received a phone call to their home phone saying that their bank account had been compromised. The suspect claimed to be a Federal Agent and indicated accounts had been hacked. The suspect was credible as they had some account information already, like balances. The suspect instructed the victim to write checks from investment accounts, then open a bank account and deposit checks. The suspect opened online banking accounts and tied them to the victim's accounts so they could access them online which resulted in money transfers and withdrawals occurring. The victim was also given instructions to take out cash in sums of $10,000 from multiple different bank branches on four separate occasions and then instructed to package the money and mail it through UPS and Fedex. A total of over $150,000 has been identified as missing to date.
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