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KMC Blotter
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Compiled by the 569th USFPS and 86th SFS
December 9 11:36 a.m.: Major vehicle collision in Otterbach
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December 11 2:05 p.m.: Quarantine violation on Kapaun Air Station December 12 2:10 a.m.: Driving under the influence on Rhine Ordnance Barracks 10:36 a.m.: Major vehicle collision in Erlenbach 14:56 p.m.: Fraud in Mehlbach December 13 5:21 a.m.: Larceny of government property in Kaiserslautern 11:35 a.m.: Major traffic collision in Ramstein-Miesenbach
Editor’s note: The purpose of the weekly blotter is to deliver a chronological listing of criminal activity in the KMC. The information contained in the blotter is not indicative of crime trends or the targeting of service members or their dependents. The location and nature of the entries is dependent upon where the crime was reported and not necessarily where the crime took place.
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FIRE IS DEADLY! You must always keep in mind that fire safety is important no matter where we are in the world. So, please understand that within several minutes a fire can easily become a lifethreatening event. Facts about home fire safety during the holidays »» One of every three home Christmas tree fires is caused by electrical problems »» A heat source too close to the tree causes one in every four of Christmas tree fires »» December is the peak time of year for home fires One Safety and Your Tree — Quick Tips »» Natural trees should be cut at a 45 degree angle »» Place tree away from sources of heat »» Use only non-flammable decorations »» Inspect lights for frayed wires or other defects before use »» Do not leave lights on unattended »» Keep the tree stand full of water at all times »» When the tree becomes dry, discard it immediately Did You Know: Smoke and toxic gases kill more people than flames do. Fire produces poisonous gases that make you disoriented and drowsy. Asphyxiation is the leading cause of fire deaths, exceeding burns by a 3-to-1 ratio. That is why it is important to ensure your smoke detectors are tested monthly and that batteries are replaced every 6 months. When global time changes occur this is a great time to replace smoke detector batteries. In reality, home fires do occur —your Military Housing Office highly recommends that you obtain “renters insurance” whether
you live on or off-base — if you have questions and require further guidance on home insurance, please contact your Base Legal Office for guidance. If you have any questions/concerns related to fire safety, please contact “the experts”… your local Kaiserslautern Military Community Fire Prevention Section — they can help to answer all of your concerns. Contacts: KMC Fire Prevention Section: DSN 4805940/Comm: 06371-475940 MHO Facilities Section: DSN 489-7108/ Comm: 0631-536-7108 Housing Referral Section (HRO): DSN 4896643/6659/Comm: 0631-536-6643/0631-5366659 For Housing questions/concerns, please email KMCHousing@us.af.mil Follow us on our Facebook page https:// www.facebook.com/KMCHousingOffice/
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MDG Holiday Hours Ramstein Medical Group will be closed Dec. 24-25 and Jan. 1. They will have limited services available to patients with pre-booked appointments on Dec. 31. On Dec. 26 and 31 and Jan. 2 the SICK Hotline will be available from 7:30 a.m. to noon for symptomatic patients, deployers, and individuals previously instructed by Public Health to test as close contacts. No testing for travel quarantine release will be conducted on these days. Please dial 06371-47-9001 (DSN 4809001), Option 3 to speak to the SICK Hotline. COVID-19 updates for KMC Looking for updated information regarding coronavirus and changes to base facilities? Visit www.ramstein.af.mil/COVID-19/ Ramstein COVID-19 testing Ramstein’s testing center is located at the medical clinic’s parking lot. While the parking lot is closed to thru-traffic, it is open for those presenting for testing. You do not have to exit your vehicle and walk up to the tent: just drive through the tent! Estate claims Anyone having any claims on or obligations to the estate of Technical Sergeant Darius McLin, assigned to USAFE-AFRICA Headquarters Squadron, USAFE-AFAFRICA Command Section at Ramstein Air Base, should contact the Summary Court Officer, Major Aaron Tissot at DSN 480-9032, commercially at 06371-47-9032 or email at aaron. tissot@us.af.mil. LVIS Gate Holiday Hours During the weeks of Christmas and New Year’s holiday, the LVIS gate will only operate Dec. 21-23 and Dec. 28-30 from 6 a.m. until 3 p.m. Ramstein Pharmacy Tent Ramstein’s pharmacy is closing the lobby to patient access and dispensing medications through the exterior pharmacy lobby windows (walk-up pharmacy). This enables patients to maintain proper physical distancing. Medication refills can be processed through TRICARE Online or through the automated refill line (06371865601), and will be ready for pick-up the next duty day after 1 p.m. Pharmacy hours of opera-
tion are Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Registry of Motor Vehicles closure The USAREUR Registry of Motor Vehicles customer service office on Sembach Kaserne will be closed on Dec. 31 for Family Day. This means the office is closed New Year’s Eve (Dec 31) and New Year’s Day (Jan 1). Please plan accordingly. Dining Facility expands food operations • Lindberg Hof Dining Facility on Kapaun All DOD ID card holders, to include dependents and members of foreign governments, are welcome to eat at the LBH. Only USD cash is accepted. Mon-Fri breakfast: 6-8 a.m. (weekends & family/holidays 7-8:30 a.m.), lunch: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; dinner: 4:30-6 p.m., weekend/ holiday/family day Brunch: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. • Jawbone Flight Kitchen on Ramstein MonSun; hot meals served during the following times: Breakfast: 6-8 a.m.; lunch: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., dinner: 5-7 p.m., midnight meal: 11 p.m.-1 a.m. GACO helps U.S. customers in Germany Even during COVID-19, the GermanAmerican Community Office in Kaiserslautern (located in Rathaus Nord) is still available to assist American customers with host nationrelated topics. GACO staff is able to help with German documents and authorities, host nation policies and regulations, questions about disposing trash off base, drivers’ licenses for U.S. civilians, retirement in Germany, marriage between Americans and foreign nationals, leisure and sports activities, and a lot more. GACO is a resource to help U.S. personnel have an easier and smoother stay in Germany. As soon as USO is authorized to offer newcomers’ orientation tours in Kaiserslautern again, they will make weekly stops at the GACO. The main entrance of Rathaus Nord is currently closed to the public, but you can make an appointment if you need to discuss your matter in person. For your appointment you will need to use the entrance at Benzinoring 1 where you will be picked up. For more information, visit www.gaco-kl.de; call 0631-363-3010 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, and between 2 and 6 p.m. Thursdays; or email info@gaco-kl.de.
NOTE: the KMC Housing Office will close every Wednesday at 11:30 for administrative activities. Following are the “Holiday Closures” for the Furnishing Management and Housing Offices: »» Dec. 18 – all day due to organizational function »» Dec. 24 – Holiday »» Dec. 25 – Holiday »» Dec. 31 – Holiday »» Jan. 1, 2021 – Holiday Holiday Cheers!!! The KMC Family Housing Team is in the business of 100% “Customer Satisfaction.” BE SAFE!
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December 8 11:36 a.m.: Burglary in Breunigweiler 1:02 p.m.: Larceny of government property in Nanzdietschweiler 2:20 p.m.: Major traffic collision/driving under the influence in Hohenecken 4 p.m.: Vandalism in Landstuhl 7:21 p.m.: Operating a USAREUR-plated vehicle without a USASEUR license in Kaiserslautern
December 18, 2020
