Officials seek info after wave of vandalism sweeps through Anderson, “large number of vehicles” targeted
ANDERSON, Calif., — Authorities are asking for the public’s help identifying those responsible for a wave of vandalism that swept through parts of Anderson overnight after numerous vehicles tires were slashed.
Although officials have not specified exactly how many vehicles were targeted, they said the vandalism spree affected a “large number of vehicles”, and they are hopeful that someone may have captured the suspect(s) on their home surveillance cameras.
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In a social media release this morning, Anderson PD officials wrote, “The Anderson Police Department is aware that overnight a large number of vehicles parked in the East Street, Willow Glenn, and Nathan Street area had their vehicle tires slashed.”
Officials also said the department was continuing to receive reports of vandalized vehicles and that their officers are continuing to actively investigate the case.
Officials have specifically asked that anyone with home surveillance cameras who resides in the general area where the vandalisms occurred to check their footage for anything suspicious occurring during the overnight hours of Tuesday, Feb. 1 through Wednesday, Feb. 2.
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Anyone with information regarding this investigation, or who happened to capture suspicious activity occurring on their surveillance cameras, is encouraged to immediately contact Anderson Police Detective Duncan at (530) 378-6600 or by email. Callers can refer to incident file number 22A001232 and can remain anonymous. Copies of any obtained surveillance footage can also be dropped off at Anderson PD.
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Additionally, he writes or has written for several other news organizations; including Riverside County based newspapers Valley News, Valley Chronicle, Anza Valley Outlook, and Hemet & San Jacinto Chronicle; the Bonsall/Fallbrook Village News in San Diego County; and Mountain Echo in Shasta County. He is also a regular contributor to Thin Blue Line TV and Law Enforcement News Network and has had his stories featured on news stations throughout the Southern California and North State regions.
Trevor spent 10 years in the U.S. Army as an Orthopedic Specialist before joining the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department in 1998. He was medically retired after losing his leg, breaking his back, and suffering both spinal cord and brain injuries in an off-duty accident. (Click here to see segment of Discovery Channel documentary of Trevor’s accident.)
During his time with the sheriff’s department, Trevor worked at several different stations; including Robert Presley Detention Center, Southwest Station in Temecula, Hemet/Valle Vista Station, Ben Clark Public Safety Training Center, and Lake Elsinore Station; along with other locations.
Trevor’s assignments included Corrections, Patrol, DUI Enforcement, Boat and Personal Water-Craft based Lake Patrol, Off-Road Vehicle Enforcement, Problem Oriented Policing Team, and Personnel/Background Investigations. He finished his career while working as a Sex Crimes and Child Abuse Investigator and was a court-designated expert in child abuse and child sex-related crimes.
Trevor has been married for more than 30 years and was a foster parent to more than 60 children over 13 years. He is now an adoptive parent and his “fluid family” includes 13 children and 18 grandchildren.