Don't let crime take the 'merry' out of your holidays

Sheriff’s Department Crime Prevention Specialist John McLelland recently announced that crime “always rises during the holidays” and advises residents of the Fallbrook and Bonsall area to be on their guard.

“Be it your home or your car, always keep your windows secured and your doors locked and never open your door to a stranger,” McLelland says. “Be alert to suspicious people and/or sounds in your neighborhood and call the sheriff’s department at (760) 728-1113 to report suspicious activity.”

McLelland says the most important thing to do is pay attention to your surroundings.

“We all know not...