Neighborhood organizing crime watch

Jason Holcomb, vice president of the HOA for the Canyon Creek subdivision, talks to News 4 WOAI's Delaine Mathieu (News 4 WOAI)
Jason Holcomb, vice president of the HOA for the Canyon Creek subdivision, talks to News 4 WOAI's Delaine Mathieu (News 4 WOAI)
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Updated: 9/20/2012 6:09 pm
SAN ANTONIO -- Jason Holcomb is the vice president of the HOA for the Canyon Crossing subdivision in West Bexar County. He says burglars are constantly targeting cars and homes in the subdivision, and he feels like his neighborhood is going downhill.

"Even next to officers that live there, they'll break into their homes, garages, vehicles and will even try to kick their doors in," Holcomb told us.

Holcomb said there are police officers on patrol, but because it's such a remote area, there aren't enough. In fact, he and a neighbor had to tackle a guy they caught trying to steal a car.

"We chased him down to the cul-de-sac at the end of the street," Holcomb said. "We were able to apprehend him and take him down."

Holcomb says the streets are very dark at night and the neighborhood needs volunteers for a 'Cellular On Patrol' program. But he can't get anyone's attention. He says it's only a matter of time before someone gets hurt.

"We have a lot of homeowners that are arming themselves with firearms, and they're worried," said Holcomb.

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Pastor Bob - 9/20/2012 5:28 PM
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This is why Christians have primarily migrated to north Bexar County. If you live in proximity to the unsaved and worse, you will be subject to their wicked plans. It is no coincidence that most of the Christian Churches in San Antonio with really large congregations are located along Loop 1604 North. In Christian areas, we have gated communities where the righteous may reside without fear of heathens. We employ armed guards who treat the Devil's people harshly. Some Christian neighborhoods are unable to employ armed guards and they usually have militias recruited by the HOA. If I might touch on their methods, in as much as the militias don't have access to the rocket launchers and wire guided missles that the guard forces have, I do have a little advice. The idea of IEDs put forth below is quite efficatious in practice. We rarely have to use them, but they can be handy. Snipers are also quite effective, as are pedestrians with clubs. I would suggest caltrops as another useful tool. These will stop suspicious cars without revealing that the neighborhood watch is the culprit and allow for close examination of the driver. If they are innocent, information can be given them to guide them to a tire shop. This last method is especially useful for avoiding violence and I believe it is what Jesus would do.

hatsumomo - 9/20/2012 4:57 PM
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Man, that place went downhill FAST. My sister bought her first home in there four/almost five years ago and there wasent anyone out there at the time. Now, because the sub-division offers no down payment for homes there, attracted all sorts of unsavory people. The park there has been trashed and genitalia are spray painted all over the playground equipment. she cant take her small kids there or host their birthday parties at the gazebo anymore. And the bathroom fixtures were smashed and torn from the walls and havent been fixed for a year. she wants to leave, but cant afford it or the lost value of the home if she manages to sell it.

camidawg - 9/20/2012 4:48 PM
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I recommend I.E.D's for vehicles casing your neighborhood. Rooftop snipers with NVG's for roamers who are smash and grabbing. Consentino wire. OK jk. This guy gets a standing O for wanting to draw attention to the crimes around him. He's sees a problem that the police chief is obviously not focusing in on. Sure crime is everywhere, but if you're getting hit night after night then eventually something has to give.
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