Crime Our quiet community apparently isn't as quiet as we have thought. A "drug bust" occurred on Pioneer Road in early spring. The Weber County Strike Force found meth being sold from a house on Pioneer Road, but apparently it was not being made on site. In May 2010, a woman reported her purse was taken by a man at the Pilot gas station. He then fled in a white Dodge four-door vehicle, with the victim following him in her car. He may have known he was being followed, and he ditched his car in a field in our city. Sheriff deputies combed the field with police dogs, but were unable to find the thief. Lt. Matthew Bell said they had the man's car, and thought they could identify the man, and hoped to find him. In July, 2010, we were reminded by the Weber County Sheriff's Office to be aware that burglary and thefts are increasing across the county. Thieves target houses where the garage door is left open, especially at night. Keep cars locked, put a lock on your trailers, secure your home and business. Prevention helps to avoid being a victim. The September 2010 issue of The Pioneer Post informed us that the Slaterville Park was severely vandalized the last week of August. Surveillance shows several cars driving onto the park, crushing the irrigation headgate and damaging the grass soccer field. The new bowery was spray painted. CSI investigated the vandalism. No arrests have been made. Mayor Keith Butler advised in November that the city has paid overtime to Weber County Sheriff Deputy A. J. Horting to patrol 400 North during the construction because of ongoing traffic issues. He said the contractors have been wonderful to work with everyone on the construction. Deputy Sheriff A. J. Horting said in November that he has noticed an increase in night-time burglary this year. He suggests that residents consider leaving a porch light on at night to illuminate their home and deter criminal activity. This also helps emergency responders find the home in an emergency. He also advised that garage doors be kept closed. Safety The local CERT team designated 2010 for the educational theme "hazardous materials." Homes contain an abundant supply of materials hazardous to humans and pets, including products that contain corrosive, toxic, ignitable, or reactive ingredients. Americans generate 1.6 million tons of household hazardous waste per year. Examples are oven cleaners, drain cleaners, toilet cleaners, bleach, pool chemicals, bug sprays, insecticides, mouse and rat poisons/bait, pesticides, herbicides, gasoline, thinners, antifreeze, propane, batteries, and paints. Some tips to follow: Buy chemicals only as you need them. Always read product labels. Look for labeling such as danger, warning, caution, toxic, corrosive, flammable or poison. Keep hazardous materials in original containers; never remove labels. Dispose of containers properly. Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not store in food containers. Never mix chemicals as many are incompatible. Keep out of reach of children. Never dispose of them by pouring down any drain (unless made for that purpose). Never pour them into streams or storm drains. Never use hair spray, cleaning solutions, paint, or pesticides near an open flame. 18