Halloween is a kid’s delight. It’s a blast to dress up in costumes, go trick-or-treating, attend parties and most of all, eat a lot of candy. At the same time, Halloween can be scary for parents. Costumes can be dangerous, … More…
Every day, American consumers receive offers that just sound too good to be true. In the past, these offers came through the mail or by telephone. Now the con artists and swindlers have found a new avenue to pitch their … More…
According to the Pearland Police Department Bulletin, an attempted burglary of habitation occurred on 10/5/2014 on the 3700 block of Pine Land Drive. To prevent your home from being a target, consider doing the following: Perform routine tasks and clean … More…
The emergence of mobile ransomware, a form of malware, presents a growing threat to smart phone users. Cybercriminals use ransomware to lock a device or encrypt its data, then demand payment to restore the device to its previous state. They … More…
Suspects are targeting valuables in parked cars at child care centers. Typically, the suspects will park next to the victim’s vehicle or wait in the parking lot until the victim goes inside the building or walks away. The suspects will … More…
Here are a few suggestions to teach you children if they are going to be “Home Alone”: To check in with you or a neighbor immediately after arriving home after school. How to call 9-1-1. How to give directions to … More…
A resident of Pine Hollow reported to the Pearland Police Department that a theft of a package from his door step by unknown persons occurred. Although this type of crime has a high incidence during the holiday season, precautions should … More…
Summer break has ended and back-to-school season is in full effect. For the police department’s school zone officers and school crossing guards, there was heavy traffic, a few new parents finding their way and lots of new school clothes. Safety … More…
The Pearland Police Department reported a burglary of vehicles on August 22 on the 3600 block of Knotty Pine Circle. The Pearland Police Department offers these tips to help keep citizens from becoming a victim of a car burglary. LOCK … More…
The Pearland Police Department has reported two burglaries recently in Pine Hollow. The first one occurred on August 15, 2014 on the 1300 block of Pine Forest. The most recent one has occurred August 19, 2014 on the 3600 block … More…