[senior citizen]

Originally Posted by angiefox10

My husband has been going to court due to a man hitting him in the head at the gas station. He was coming to the aid of a lady who lives in The Villages... but that is another story.

He came home today telling me of a man who was put in jail for 27 months, $3,000 in fine plus restitution, for breaking into two homes in The Villages, while the people were home.

I never saw this mentioned in TOTV or in Sun Times. Hubby says if you want to know about the crime in The Villages, and there is plenty, go to court and where it's actually being tried.

We will be getting an alarm system!

I agree that an alarm system would give you some peace of mind.
It's on my list.

Sorry that your husband had to go through everything mentioned above, but I am grateful for your posting it.

I would think that such incidents should definitely be in the local newspaper. If not, it just gives people a false sense of security. Our daily morning paper always has all of the court news.........the good, the bad and the ugly. As I've been saying, times have certainly changed during the past 43 years as far as crime in our town.

Residents have a right to know. No matter where they live.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by buzzy

Barefoot,

For that reason we have installed a roll-up garage screen. Reduces the heat, and allows me to work in there. I can see out, but others cannot see in. When you get back, I'll show Rick.

Thanks Buzzy, sounds like a great idea. Can it be locked?

[buzzy]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

Thanks Buzzy, sounds like a great idea. Can it be locked?

Well, no. A burglar could just cut through it. But until they do, they wouldn't know what is behind the screen.