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Apartment security guard convicted of sexual assault of resident

May 8, 2017 / by wpps-support / apartment safety / 0 comments

PHOENIX – A man hired to protect residents is accused of sexually assaulting one. Phoenix police report that on February 21 a woman in her mid-twenties was sleeping in her apartment near Central Avenue and Camelback Road. She was awoken at about 1 a.m. by a man standing over her. She tried to escape but […]

Man posing as maintenance worker sexually assaults apartment resident

May 8, 2017 / by wpps-support / apartment security / 0 comments

WASHINGTON — Arlington County police are looking for a man who posed as a maintenance worker at an apartment building and sexually assaulted a resident Sunday morning. The incident happened at around 9:45 a.m. in the 1500 block of Key Boulevard, police said in a news release. Police said a man entered the building and […]

Live shooter targets residents at apartment pool party

May 1, 2017 / by wpps-support / Uncategorized / 0 comments

A woman is dead and seven people are injured after a gunman opened fire at a birthday pool party at a San Diego apartment complex Sunday, police said. The alleged gunman, identified as Peter Selis, 49, was shot and killed by police, San Diego police said. Numerous calls were made to 911 around 6 p.m. […]

Police Seek Help to ID North Austin Sex Assault Suspect

April 20, 2016 / by wpps-support / apartment safety / 0 comments

AUSTIN, Texas — Authorities say they need your help to identify a sexual assault suspect wanted in eight attacks in the North Austin area. The latest attack occurred Sunday afternoon. The Austin Police Department says a woman was walking around her apartment complex on Jollyville Road near Balcones Woods when she was grabbed from behind. […]

Serial Rapist on Loose in Austin Preying on Apartment Communities

February 11, 2016 / by wpps-support / crime free multihousing / 0 comments

AUSTIN—After a string of assaults in North Austin, police are worried a serial predator may escalate his attacks. Five of the six attacks happened in Northwest Austin, specifically near Highway 183, Balcones Woods, and Jollyville and Duval Roads. Police have increased patrols and reached out to apartment property managers with safety advice. Investigators describe the […]

Crime Report: Orlando man Found Shot on Apartment Community Lawn

November 4, 2015 / by wpps-support / crime free multihousing / 0 comments

Orlando, FL – Residents of Waterbridge Apartments woke to a shock on Monday when they were informed that an 18-year-old-man was found lying in the grass suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim, who’s name has yet to be released, did not survive the trip to the Orlando Regional Medical Center. Resident of Waterbridge Apartments were […]

Learn about Crime Free Multi-Housing

August 27, 2015 / by rantrim1832 / apartment safety, apartment secuirty, crime free multihousing, multifamily safety, multifamily security, resident safety, residents, risk management, security / 0 comments

Started in 1992 in Arizona by the Mesa Police Department, Crime Free Multi-Housing is a phenomenal resource for all community managers looking for new resources and ideas that will make their community shine! The non-profit has programs in 2,000 cities throughout the congruent U.S. as well as international advisors in England, Canada, and Nigeria. The […]

Apartment Heroes: Maintenance Worker Saves 3 Year Old on his First Day!

January 20, 2015 / by rantrim1832 / apartment safety, Maintenance, maintenance safety, multifamily safety, onsite safety, pool safety, resident safety, residents, risk management / 0 comments

At Apartment Guardian, we come across many negative and sad stories about people getting hurt and lives changing, often not for the better. On the flip side, however, we come across an incredible number of beautiful stories involving on-site employees going above and beyond to help those around them. “Apartment Heroes” is a series of […]

SECURITY GUARD ACCUSED OF SEXUALLY ASSAULTING RESIDENT

February 12, 2011 / by wpps-support / apartment secuirty / 0 comments

HOUSTON — A security guard is accused of sexually assaulting a woman at an apartment complex in southwest Houston. Ivan Coleman is charged with aggravated sexual assault of an adult. Court documents state that Coleman was employed as a security officer at the victim’s apartment complex. The victim says she returned to her apartment after […]