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Interesting Facts About Your Desert Ridge Community

Tips for Citizens
Reporting and Dealing with Graffiti Issues

Dial 9-1-1 for all graffiti in progress. If possible, keep an eye on the suspects, relaying all information to the 9-1-1 operator. NEVER place yourself in a dangerous position! Be willing to be a good witness.

If you are a victim of graffiti not in progress:

1. Call Crime Stop 602-262-6151 and make a police report.

2. In all arrest situations, the detective will need a damage estimate.

3. If you have a digital camera, take photos of the graffiti and email them to meagan.patterson@phoenix.gov. Include your report number and address in the email.

4. If you require assistance removing the graffiti, call Graffiti Busters 602-534-4444. This is a free service. If you have a homeowners association, call them first to see if they have a volunteer to remove the graffiti.

If you see graffiti in your area:

1. Get the location or address if possible

2. Make note of what type of structure it’s on (block wall, wood fence, power pole, utility box, etc.).

3. Call Graffiti Busters 602-534-4444. Give them the information and they will place it on their list for removal. Keep in mind, Graffiti Busters must obtain permission from the property owner which may delay removal.

4. If it is known approximately when the graffiti occurred, i.e. it wasn’t there Friday but Saturday it is, you can make a police report by calling Crime Stop 602-262-6151.

If you have information on a possible graffiti suspect, call the Graffiti Hotline 602-262-7327. We will need:

1. The suspect’s name

2. Where we can contact them (home, work or school)

3. How you know they are doing the graffiti

4. Is the graffiti currently present somewhere? (so the detective can take a photo)

5. Rewards are available from $75 – $250

NOTARY PUBLIC SERVICES Available At DRCA Office

Did you know that the Desert Ridge Community Association now has a Notary Public and that the services of our Notary will be available to the members of the Desert Ridge Community Association at no charge? The Desert Ridge Community Association Office hours are from 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday and is located at 5415 E. High Street, Suite 220, Phoenix, AZ 85054.

Contributed by: Sharon Hooks,
Community Coordinator, is a Notary Public for the State of Arizona

To make a Notary appointment, please contact Sharon Hooks at 480-551-4553 or email her at Sharon.Hooks@fsresidential.com.  All appointments must be confirmed.

The Notary acts as an impartial witness to the signing of legally binding documents.

The Notary ensures that the signer is actually the person named on the document and that they have not been forced to sign against their will. Documents that create a legally binding agreement usually need to be notarized, although this can vary according to
local laws.

Satisfactory Evidence of Identity: In accord with A.R.S. 41-311(11), notaries public may accept the following forms of identification as proof of identity:

1. An unexpired driver license that is issued by a state or territory of the United States.

2. An unexpired passport that is issued by the United States Department of State.

3. An unexpired identification card that is issued by any branch of the United States Armed Forces.

4. Any other unexpired identification card that is issued by the United States government or a state or tribal government, that contains the individual’s photograph, signature and physical description that contains the individual’s height, weight, color of hair and color of eyes.

What documents need to be notarized?

• Will, Deeds and Trusts

• Medical documents

• Powers of Attorney

Please note below the following conditions/requirements of the Desert Ridge Notary Services:

1. Members must be in “good standing” with the Desert Ridge Community Association.

2. Notary will be provided for personal (individual) purposes only.  Notaries will not be provided for a member’s business or third party purposes.

3. Notaries are provided by “appointment only” to ensure that the Notary is available to meet with the member.

4. The Desert Ridge Community Association Notary reserves the right to refuse to notarize a document(s) presented to them upon and after review.