Largo Police Department 201 Highland Avenue, Largo FL 33770
727-587-6728
Crime AnalysisDeclassified Information
October 7, 2009
Feature of the WeekInternet Safety
Keeping our Children Safe
The U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, the University of New Hampshire's Crimes Against Children Research Center and NetSmartz conducted a comparison study of “1,500 youth aged 10 to 17”. The study documented and compared the juvenile's “use of the Internet and experiences while online including unwanted exposure to sexual solicitation, sexual material, and harassment”. The statistical data was generated by comparing yearly reports 1999 and 2005. The statistics are disturbing. In 2005, 34% of juvenile Internet users “saw sexual material online” compared to 25% in 1999. Also, 4% said “online solicitors asked them for nude or sexually explicit photographs of themselves”. The chart below delivers SOBERING statistical data regarding teen Online Behaviors. And, “20% of teens report that this is safe (i.e.”somewhat” or “very safe”) to share personal information on a public blog or networking site”. Parents it's never too late to talk to your children or teens about protecting themselves and their identity from Internet predators. I strongly suggest visiting www.netsmartz.org. It is a wonderful website full of resources, stories, and has interactive activities for all age groups.
* Establish guidelines and rules.
* Know who communicates with your children.
Learn about the Internet.
*Consider using Internet filters or blocks.
How to Talk to Your Kids about better protecting their online livesPrepare your children for the online world just as you would for the real world.
*Familiarize yourself with the programs your children are using.
Place the family's computer in a common room where supervision and guidelines are met.Limiting your children's computer time is not enough to safeguard them on the Internet.* Talking about the benefts and dangers on the Internet and making sure your children are making smart decisions while online is also important.Explain to your children that Instant Messenger (IM) is only for chatting with school and family friends who they know by face and are approved by you.*Make sure they can put a face to every screen name on their IM “buddy list”.
65% of incidents happen in chatrooms.*Make sure your children know how dangerous it is to give out personal information such as their name, mailing address or E-mail address.*Stress the fact that it is not safe to get together with someone they first “meet” online.
Only 18% said they'll tell an adult.
The information and statistical data contained in this bulletin was gathered from netsmartz.org. 61% of 13 to 17 year olds have a personal profile on a site such as MySpace, Friendster, or Xanga. Half have also posted pictures of themselves online.71% reported receiving messages online form someone they don't know,45% have been asked for personal information by someone they don't know.30% have considered meeting someone that they've only talked to online.14% have actually met a person face-to-face that they've only spoken to over the Internet (9% of 13-15s; 22% of 16-17s)When teens received messages online from someone they don't know, 40 % reported that they'll usually reply and chat with that person.
Plus, the site offers an Internet Safety Pledge for all age groups; included is a snapshot of a pledge which is appropriate for grades K – 2. I like this because the language is easy for a small child to understand and follow. Plus it requires a signature from the child and parent/guardian. This teaches responsibility, and the importance of open communication with a parent or guardian.
Also, I added a brief list of Chatroom abbreviations. There is a more extensive list on netsmartz.org however it's 13 pages long. I found the list a bit overwhelming and I'm sure it's because I'm not texting proficient. AAR (at any rate), there is a website that can translate the abbreviations; it is www.netlingo.com. In order to translate find Internet Slang Translator. I entered several abbreviations and FTMP (for the most part) it was correct. I entered two longer abbreviations and the translator was unable to identify. WTS (with that said), I still found it easy to use and the translations were on target.
A/S/L? = age, sex, location
A/S/L/M/H? = age, sex, location, music, hobbies
BWO = black/white/other
DIKU = do I know you
EMA = what is your E-mail address
F2F = face to face
FITB = fill in the blanks
IPN = I'm posting naked
IRL = in real life
IYKWIMAITYD = if you know what I mean and I think you do
IYSWIM = if you see what I mean
KWIM = know what I mean?
LSV = language, sex, violence
M/F = male/female
MA – mature audience
MKOP = my kind of place
NAZ = name, address, zip
NP = nosy parents
OLL = online love
OT = off topic
P911 = my parents are coming!
PA = parent alert
PAL = parents are listening
PANB = parents are nearby
PAW = parents are watching
PIR = parent in room
POS = parent over shoulder
POTS = plain old telephone service
R/t = real time
RBTL = read between the lines
RL = real life
RSN = real soon now
RUMORF = are you male or female
RUUP4IT = are you up for it?
SITD = still in the dark
SN = screen name
SPST = same place same time
TAW = teachers are watching
TOPCA = til our paths cross again
TTTT = these things take time
WTGP = want to go private
WUF = where are you from
WYCM = will you call me
WYRN = what's your real name
Chatroom Abbreviations
Btw = between you and me
What to do if you suspect or know the following....... What NOT to do.......
If you think your child has received child pornography or has sent a naked picture of themselves
Discipline your child...they may be a victim of a crime
Your child has been solicited for sex while online Don't panic
Your child has received sexually explicit images from someone who knows that he/she is under 18
Don't use the computer any further.
CONTACT THE LARGO POLICE DEPARTMENT AT 5876730 or 5876728.
DO.....CALL THE LARGO POLICE DEPARTMENT. THEY CAN EXAMINE THE COMPUTER TO DETERMINE THE EXTENT OF THE ISSUE.
The Federal Bureau of Investigations has an interactive CD that is appropriate for all ages. If you would like a free CD you can come to either Largo City Hall or Largo Police Department lobbies and pick one up. The CDs will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis.
Visit www.netsmartz.org
Protect and give your child the knowledge to protect themselves against internet predators.
There are software packages available that can be installed on computers for parents to view text messages, block unsuitable sites, etc... Also, some are so sophisticated the parent can be alerted when their child either text messages or receives text messages containing certain words. If you are interested in learning more a couple of reliable programs are Net Nanny and Safe Eyes.
The Largo Police Department does not endorse one software product over another. These are just examples of available software.
Net Nanny: pcmag.com: Review: http://www.netnanny.com
Bottom Line
Net Nanny does everything a parentalcontrol utility should do. It also offers unique features like secure Webtraffic filtering and ESRBbased game control. Balancing privacy and security, it can record IM conversations only if they seem dangerous. Email alerts and full remote configuration let you manage wherever you are. Net Nanny remains our Editors' Choice for parental control.
Pros
Realtime contentbased Web filtering, even in HTTPS. Can record all IMs and send an alert on problem conversations. ESRBbased game filtering. Interactive reports. Email alerts. Full remote management. Internet time scheduler now allows override.
Cons
New socialnetworking monitor is limited. More expensive than the competition for multiPC households. Timescheduler overrides not logged.
Safe Eyes: pcmag.com: Review http://www.internetsafety.com
Bottom Line
Safe Eyes 5 does everything you'd expect a parental control utility to do and more. Its Webbased protection covers up to three computers (PC or Mac) and allows remote management from a browser. And this is one tough cookie?the kids won't break its protection.
Pros
Blocks inappropriate Web sites. Controls Internet usage time, can control which programs access the Internet. Logs online activity. Remote management capability. Can alert via email, text message, or phone.
Cons
Optional keywordbased URL blocking can block valid sites. Webbased admin interface can sometimes go blank waiting for server response
Employee Safety
Name: John KypourosDOB: 7/29/67
Please notify the Largo Police Department if you come in contact with Mr. Kypouros.
LPD History09-10553: Information Report09-9931: Battery Simple Touch or Strike09-9960: Violation of PreTrial Release08-13418: Battery Simple Touch or Strike07-11375: Battery on 65 yoa or Older
City WideRobbery9/3/09 through 10/2/09
There have been 13 robberies City wide since September 3. There doesn't appear to be a pattern and several individuals have been arrested.
Location Date Time DOW Item Arrested09-10492 10/2/09 16:17 Fri09-10469 10/2/09 02:00 Fri09-10372 1180 Jasper St 9/29/09 19:58 Tue Money, Wallet
09-10322 1000 N Missouri Ave 9/28/09 14:00 Mon Miscellaneous 09-10290 1111 N Missouri Ave 9/27/09 15:27 Sun Miscellaneous
09-10134 3366 Camelot Dr 9/23/09 Wed Money 09-9968 9/19/09 23:15 Sat Brent Ryan
09-9928 1111 N Missouri Ave 9/18/09 Fri09-9735 9/8/09 16:30 Thurs Bike09-9535 9/9/09 13:10 Wed MP2 Player, Cell Phone
09-9427 9/6/09 Sun Attempted
09-9385 4100 East Bay Dr 9/4/09 Fri Money
09-9322 9/3/09 Thurs Money, Jewelry
Report Number
1499 S Belcher Rd8650 Ulmerton Rd
Randall Chunn, Glenn Stoner
21:45 21:50
1406 Clearwater Largo Rd N22:50 23:02
Patrick Corcoran
403 Clearwater Largo rd196 8th St NE
301 N Belcher Rd02:00 02:1522:45 22:46
1406 Clearwater Largo Rd N00:01 00:30
City WideMotor Vehicle Thefts9/1/09 through 10/2/09
There have been 11 motor vehicle thefts since September 1. There doesn't appear to be a specific make or model being taken.
Location Date Time DOW Vehicle Tag Recovery
Fri/Sat FC3969 Attempted
7500 Ulmerton Rd T673VC
2200 Gladys St 915XNQ Recovered
9/19/09 Sat SGRFREE
1201 Seminole Blvd H585AY Recovered
09-9938 9/19/09 Sat G059Qm Recovered
09-9678 12242 Mallory Dr 9/12/09 Sat 844JLQ
09-9568 7360 Ulmerton Rd 053XNS Trotter Rd
09-9441 6900 Ulmerton Rd 9/5/09 Sat Golf Cart
09-9304 555 S Belcher Rd 9/2/09 18:19 Wed 2261WC
09-9238 13300 Walsingham Rd 9/1/09 Tue D135YM
Report Number09-10522 2111 62nd Ave N
10/2/09 10/3/09
20:00 09:55
2005 Dodge Grand Caravan, silver in color
09-10394
9/29/09 9/30/09
22:00 11:00
Tue/ Wed
2005 Nissan Altima, silver in color
09-10336
09/28/09 09/29/09
00:58 00:00
Mon/ Tue
1997 Honda Civic, white in color
09-10227 724 3rd Ave NE
02:00 07:00
1996 chevy Lumina, green in color 3rd Ave NE
09-10113
9/20/09 9/21/09
22:30 06:45
Sun/ Mon
1989 Chevy Z28, silver in color
12930 128th Ave N03:00 05:23
1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee, green in color
20:00 20:03
1995 Mercury Tracer, maroon in color
9/9/09 9/10/09
20:00 10:30
Wed/ Thur
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix, black in color
16:00 21:00
6900 Ulmerton Rd
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix, red in color
04:00 04:35
2000 Nissan Maxima, white in color
13300 Walsingham Rd
Center District Conveyance BurglarySeptember 2021
The Center District had eight conveyance burglaries that were similar by location, and date/time.
Location Dates(s) Time(s) DOW Entry Item(s)
09-10054 1162 Fay Ave 9/21/09 Mon Unlocked GPS
09-10050 9/21/09 Mon
09-10047 507 Shore Dr Unlocked GPS09-10025 9/21/09 10:47 Mon Unlocked Prescription
09-10021 Unlocked
09-10017 Unlocked
09-10015 9/21/09 Mon Unlocked Money
09-10014 Unlocked Money
Report Number
01:06 07:00
3068 Stratford Dr01:00 08:00
Unzipped soft top
9/20/09 9/21/09
19:30 02:00
Sun /Mon
500 Hillcrest Dr
2890 Stratford Dr9/20/09 9/21/09
21:00 08:00
Sun/ Mon
2915 Stratford Dr9/20/09 9/21/09
21:00 08:00
Sun/ Mon Ipod, Money
510 Hillcrest Dr01:06 07:06
501 Hillcrest Dr9/20/09 9/21/09
21:00 07:48
Sun/ Mon
Arrests9/27/09 through 10/3/09
Aggravated Battery BatterySimple Touch or Strike
Report Number: 09-10280 Report Number: 09-10278 Report Number: 09-10335 Report Number: 09-10333 Report Number: 09-10352
Name: Raymond StringerDOB: 1/14/67
Arrest Location: 50 block of N Missouri Ave
Name: Theresa SimmonsDOB: 1/10/66
Arrest Location: 1100 block of 7th St SW
Name: Christopher CreamerDOB: 11/19/86
Arrest Location: 300 block of N Belcher Rd
Name: Tim ShepherdDOB: 1/6/63
Arrest Location: 1000 block of 15th Ave NW
Name: Harry PopeDOB: 9/17/63
Arrest Location: 50 block of 21st Terrr SE
Battery – Simple Touch or Strike
Report Number: 09-10270 Report Number: 09-10462 Report Number: 09-10443
Name: Robert ThomasDOB: 9/18/82
Arrest Location: 900 block Washington Ave
Name: Christopher BarryDOB: 5/15/60
Arrest Location: 7100 block Ulmerton Rd
Name: Ronnie PooleDOB: 4/26/66
Arrest Location: 14000 block of S Belcehr Rd
Burglary Driving Under the Influence
Report Number: 0910298 Report Number: 099699, 099794 & 099801
Report Number: 099699 Report Number: 09-10272 Report Number: 09-10271
Name: Justin WarwickDOB: 9/11/81
Arrest Location: 1600 block of Clearwater Largo Rd
Name: Brendon TortoraDOB: 4/24/91
Arrest Location: 12000 block of Indian Rocks Rd
Name: Ruben BlonskiDOB: 10/11/90
Arrest Location: 12000 block of Indian Rocks Rd
Name: Steven ZipfelDOB: 4/10/59
Arrest Location: 2600 block of Roosevelt Blvd
Name: Roger CorlissDOB: 6/15/71
Arrest Location: 2600 East Bay Dr
Driving Under the Influence
Report Number: 09-10378 Report Number:09-10380 Report Number: 09-10426 Report Number: 0910275 Report Number: 0910274
Name: Chris BillisDOB: 8/6/56
Arrest Location: 1700 block of Indian Rocks Rd
Name: Dawn MundayDOB: 6/27/69
Arrest Location: 2700 block of East Bay Dr
Name: Raymond RichardDOB: 3/6/57
Arrest Location: 14000 block of Walsingham Rd
Name: Charles Curtice DOB: 4/1/57
Arrest Location: 66th St & Ulmerton Rd
Name: Sarah DouthirtDOB:7/21/58
Arrest Location: Walsingham Rd & 137th St N
Drugs/Narcotics
Report Number: 09-10329 Report Number: 09-10359 Report Number:09-10382 Report Number: 09-09-10466 Report Number: 09-10466
Name: Sven KruegerDOB: 8/11/80
Arrest Location: 16000 block of Bay Vista Dr
Name: Arnette HarringtonDOB: 1/20/89
Arrest Location: Freemont Ave & 29th St S
Name: Lana GourometsiosDOB: 10/15/76
Arrest Location: Starkey Rd& East Bay Dr
Name: Christopher ZellnerDOB: 1/24/86
Arrest Location: 2nd Ave NE & Highland Ave
Name: Steven CristofonoDOB: 8/8/87
Arrest Location: 2nd Ave NE & Highland Ave NE
Larceny
Report Number: 09-9673 Report Number: 09-9406 Report Number: 09-10413 Report Number: 09-10410 Report Number: 09-10396
Name: Larry RexDOB: 1/21/66
Arrest Location: 2100 block of Lions Club Rd
Name: Kipp McDowellDOB: 5/26/74
Arrest Location: 1100 block of N Missouri Ave
Name: Sheree DeanDOB: 8/31/79
Arrest Location: 2400 block of East Bay Dr
Name: John RobertsonDOB: 9/6/79
Arrest Location: 1200 block of N Missouri Ave
Name: Marie GallagherDOB: 9/10/75
Arrest Location: 1200 block of N Missouri Ave
Larceny
Report Number: 09-10322 Report Number: 09-10322 Report Number: 09-10322 Report Number: 09-10334 Report Number: 09-10368
Name: LaDana BlackburnDOB: 11/22/77
Arrest Location: 1000 block of N Missouri Ave
Name: Randall ChunnDOB: 9/18/76
Arrest Location: 1000 block of N Missouri Ave
Name: Glenn StonerDOB: 10/31/82
Arrest Location: 1000 block of N Missouri Ave
Name: Damien MoscettiDOB: 2/11/86
Arrest Location: 900 block of Seminole Blvd
Name: Kenneth BellDOB: 5/20/66
Arrest Location: 10600 block of Ulmerton Rd
Report Number: 09-10392
Name: Frederick FroelichDOB: 8/3/57
Arrest Location: 10000 block of Ulmerton Rd
Miscellaneous
Report Number: 09-10301 Report Number: 09-10301 Report Number: 09-10307 Report Number: 09-10383 Report Number: 09-10460
Name: Gaitrip KilroyDOB: 10/15/65
Charge: Violation of Domestic Violence
InjunctionArrest Location: Cromwell
Dr
Name: Harrichand Balkissoon
DOB: 11/16/51Charge: Resisiting-
Obstructing w/o ViolenceArrest Location: Cormwell
Dr
Name: Robert EngleDOB: 7/8/84
Charge: Violation of Domestic Violence Injunction
Arrest Location: Rosery Rd NE
Name: Steven BlyDOB: 3/26/61
Charge: Disorderly IntoxicationArrest Location: 200 block of
14th St SW
Name: Rachael HardmanDOB: 8/18/82
Charge: Tamper w/victim, witness
Arrest Location: 7300 block of Ulmerton Rd
Trespass
Report Number: 09-10401 Report Number: 09-10325 Report Number: 09-10444
Name: In MaDOB: 4-14-50
Charge: Violation of Domestic Violence
InjunctionArrest Location: Georgia Cir
N
Name: Yvonne ThomasDOB: 10/26/59
Arrest Location: 15000 block of US Highway 19 N
Name: Daniel ElamDOB: 9/7/73
Arrest Location: 1500 block of Seminole Blvd
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