The Charter Neighborhood Watch - Lone Tree

01/28/2025

Take note!

Beware of Facebook Scam

The Lone Tree Police Department would like to provide information about a Facebook scam involving the selling of items. The scammers portray themselves as one of your “friends” on Facebook, but the account has been hacked. The post looks like an authentic post from your friend advertising they need to sell a list of household items from their parents’ home so they can place their parent in assisted living and pay for their care.

They include photos of each item and request a deposit to hold each item; many of the items are being sold at bargain prices. When a potential victim shows interest in purchasing an item and sends a message to the scammer (who is posing as your friend), they are told to make a purchase they must use a cash app and make a deposit to “hold” the item.

This is a scam! Once money is sent through the cash app, the scam is complete. Here are few suggestions on how to spot a scammer:

• Purchasing online? Make every effort to examine the item in person before purchasing.

• Never give out any personal information such as social security number, email address, bank account, or credit card number.

• Check with the person posting the information if they are selling items and have not had their account hacked.

• A possible online scam seller only accepts wire transfers or other non-reversible payments.

• Possible scam sellers don’t or won’t meet in person.

• Scammers usually ask for a deposit or pre-payment.

If you think you have been a victim of a scam, please call the Police Department at 303-799-0533 or stop by the Police Department to report the crime.

01/28/2025

Sexually Violent Predator Community Notification Bulletin

Pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S.) §16-13-903, Colorado law enforcement agencies are required to notify the community when a s*x offender who meets the criteria for Sexually Violent Predator will be moving into their area. Local law enforcement has no legal authority to prohibit s*x offenders from living in a community.

Jose McCarthy-Dawson meets the criteria for distinction as a Sexually Violent Predator and as such, he is considered to pose a greater than normal risk to re-offend.

OFFENDER INFORMATION:
NAME: JOSE MCCARTHY-DAWSON
AGE: 44
DOB: 12/12/80
DESC: WHITE MALE, 5’08”, 220 LBS
BROWN HAIR, BROWN EYES
ADDRESS: 17048 MOTSENBOCKER WAY
PARKER, CO 80134
OCCUPATION: FLAGGER
VEHICLES: 2000 FORD MUSTANG, SILVER IN COLOR
CONVICTION INFORMATION:
SEXUAL ASSAULT ON A CHILD BY ONE IN A POSITION OF TRUST, SEXUAL ASSAULT ON A CHILD-PATTERN OF ABUSE

GENERAL INFORMATION:
As of January 27, 2025, Colorado has more than 19,300 registered s*x offenders living in the state. There are 56 s*x offenders registered with the Parker Police Department. There are 489 offenders living in Colorado that have been evaluated and classified as Sexually Violent Predators, with only one registered in Parker. The status and locations of Sexually Violent Predators are posted on the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) website (https://cbi.colorado.gov/). Further information about s*x offenders living in Parker and Douglas County can be found on the Parker Police Department’s website https://parkerpolice.org/518/Registered-Sex-Offenders
If you observe this offender or anyone else acting suspiciously or inappropriately, call 911.

If you have any questions about the contents of this notification, please contact Parker Discovery Support Technician Penny McLean via email at [email protected] or call 303.805.6560.

Anyone who uses this information to harass, threaten, or intimidate a registered s*x offender, their family, or anyone involved in their management will be subject to criminal prosecution.

SAFETY TIPS FOR KIDS AND PARENTS
Pay attention to your child’s thoughts and feelings.
Role play with your child: Act out scenarios of various dangerous situations and teach them how to respond.
Avoid high risk situations.
Be observant of your surroundings.
Be thoughtful and use good judgement when choosing friends and partners.
Teach appropriate social behaviors.
Teach correct names for body parts.
Teach children that adults are not always right.
Teach the importance of honesty and the dangers of keeping secrets.

10/07/2024

You wanted them, you're gettin' 'em! More FLOCK license plate cameras coming to the City of Lone Tree!

Flock Safety Cameras are used in more than 5,000 communities across the country, and about two years ago, Lone Tree decided to embrace this technology.

05/19/2024

Charter residents, as we head into summer, this is a very important tip to minimize fire risk to our homes. Some of you may say oh wildfire is unlikely to happen in THE CHARTER… and the same could be said about tornadoes… like the actual tornado we had last summer, which clearly didn’t care how unlikely you thought it was. If nothing else consider that clogged gutters allow for uncontrolled flooding of water down the side of your house and into your foundation, which leads to soil movement and can compromise your foundation. If nothing else, keep your gutters, clean for that reason

Take action today! Wildfire Mitigation tip: Clear gutters and roof valleys of pine needles, leaves, and debris.

05/17/2024

Bobcat sighting in Lone Tree:
This video was shot in Carriage Club. Stay safe everyone!

04/21/2024

ALERT: Car break-ins have started in The Charter. Watch video below

03/07/2024