BEAT 1431 + 1432 CAPS
Meeting Minutes
January 19th, 2017
The next meeting for Beat 1431 is scheduled for Thursday, March 16th, 2017, 7:00pm at Haas Park Field House, 2402 N. Washtenaw. Please note, Beat 1432 will no longer be combined with 1431 meetings. The next 1432 Beat meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 23rd, 2017, 7:00pm at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 2022 W. Dickens.
Officers Present: LT Giambrone, SGT Henkels, PO Cruz, PO McNamara, PO Chavez, PO Loleng, Vicky Schmidt (Community Policing Facilitator) and Liz Rios (14th District CAPS organizer).
Number of Beat 1431 + 1432 residents present: 6
General Announcements
2017 Crime Abatement Workshops for Landlords and Property Managers
The Chicago Police Department, in partnership with the Departments of Buildings and Law, along with Community Investment Corporation (CIC) will be hosting a series of workshops for the owners and managers of residential properties of various sizes. To learn more about the workshops scheduled throughout the year, contact William Townsell (312) 745-5900 ext. 85131 or via email william.townsell@chicagopolice.org.
PO Tom McNamara has joined the 14th District CAPS Office
Arrest Report
Number of arrests since the last CAPS meeting:
- Beat 1431: 18 arrests and 14 Investigatory Stops
- Impact Arrests
- (2) Theft under $500 - Cleared 6 robberies/thefts
- 23XX N. Western – Arrestee & co-arrestee were observed at a gas station matching the description of offenders wanted in a recent theft. Further investigation revealed these offenders were pumping gas into a vehicle reported stolen. After arrestees were taken into custody, investigation revealed these individuals were wanted in a recent crime pattern and were charged with 5 additional thefts or robberies. The third offender from these incidents was later arrested in the 11th district.
- (1) Robbery-Strong arm
- 20XX N. Milwaukee – Arrestee and co-offender entered the drug store and proceeded to force the staff to open the safe and remove cash. A "flash message" was sent and 14th District officers observed offender matching the description nearby. Arrestee was positively identified by victim and taken into custody.
- Misc. Arrests
- (3) Criminal Damage to Property
- (2) Battery - Make Physical Contact
- (25) Retail Thefts
- Beat 1432: 33 arrests and 8 Investigatory Stops
- Impact Arrests
- (1) Robbery armed-other dangerous weapon
- 4051 N. Lincoln – Offender wanted for several real thefts at CVS stores and displaying a knife to make a getaway. Offender was located at CVS at 4051 N. Lincoln armed with a knife. The offender was placed in custody and was linked to the robbery pattern.
- Misc. Arrests
- (2) DUI
- (3) Warrants
Court Advocacy Reports
A Court Advocate has been following the robbery case that occurred at Fresh Market Place (a cashier was held up by 2 offenders). One of the offenders has been detained in jail and the next court date is February 22nd, 2017.
The 14th District needs more Court Advocates, please call the 14th District CAPS office, 312-744-1261 for more information.
Section Reports
SECTION 1 (Borders: California, Milwaukee, Armitage)
There were no issues reported in this section.
action: Residents are urged to continue calling 911 to report the continued violent gang and criminal activity.
SECTION 2 (Borders: Rockwell, Lyndale, Western, Milwaukee)
1) Concord Music Hall had no safety issues to report and will be having more acts entering Spring
2) No representatives from Congress Pizza were present. Rumor has it that the restaurant will close in the Spring and the property will undergo new development.
action: Residents are strongly urged to call 911 to report any illegal patron or employee behavior at businesses along Milwaukee Ave.
SECTION 3 (Borders: Rockwell, Fullerton, Western, Lyndale)
There were no issues reported in this section.
action: Residents are strongly urged to call 911 to report gang activity and 311 for graffiti.
SECTION 4 (Borders: California, Fullerton, Rockwell, Milwaukee)
1) PO McNamara is working with the Goethe Elementary School Principal to encourage the school to post signs with the playground hours. Officers are also ticketing parents who are parking illegally around the school during drop-off and pickup times.
action: Residents are strongly urged to call 911 to report illegal parking and other criminal activity and 311 for graffiti.
SECTION 5 (Borders: California, Logan Boulevard, Rockwell, Fullerton)
There were no issues reported in this section.action: Residents are strongly urged to call 911 to report gang activity and 311 for graffiti.
SECTION 6 (Borders: Rockwell, Logan Boulevard, Western, Fullerton)
1) A resident reported that the corner house at Artesian and Altgeld might still be attracting homeless squatters. The home has been boarded up, however, it continues to suffer break-ins. The police have been monitoring it periodically, however, it might need additional city services attention.
action: Residents are strongly urged to call 911 to report gang activity and 311 for graffiti.
Recurring Problem Areas for BEAT 1431 and 1432
1) Graffiti
2) Goethe Elementary School illegal driving and parking practices, late night basketball playing
3) Illegal activities at late night nightclubs
DISCLAIMER
Beat 1431 CAPS volunteers prepared these meeting minutes to the best of their ability.
