BEAT 1431 CAPS
Meeting Minutes
April 5, 2007

The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 3rd at 7:00 pm at Goethe Elementary School, 2236 N. Rockwell.

Officers Present: PO Karwowski (2nd watch), PO Karblaczyk (Midnights), PO Augustyn 14th District CAPS office, SGT Giambrone, PO Trempe (3rd Watch), PO Strazzante (3rd Watch)

Number of Beat 1431 residents present: 11

General Announcements
There has been an increase in burglaries over the last month in Beat 1431. Several of the burglaries involved kick-in rear-entries. Residents are encouraged to be vigilant and consider the following:
- Keep doors and windows locked
- If you have a home security system, make sure it's armed
- Ensure stairways and walkways are well-lit
- Keep trees and bushes trimmed to prevent potential criminals from hiding within
- Keep exterior gates locked
- Report any suspicious activity, such as individuals carrying appliances, radios, or long ladders.

SGT Giambrone thanked officers in our beat for an increase in arrests over the last month. There were a total of 43 arrests made between 3/1 - 4/5 versus 27 arrests between 1/24 - 2/28th.
There was also an arrest made by police from the 25th district taking 2 criminals off the street. One of the offenders used to reside on Stave in section 1.

CLEARMap (formerly Citizen ICAM)
From March 1st - 29th, according to CLEARMap, Beat 1431 suffered 88 crimes, an increase of 23 from last month (65):
- 1 AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
- 0 AGGRAVATED BATTERY
- 12 BURGLARY
- 1 CRIMINAL SEXUAL ABUSE
- 2 DISORDERLY CONDUCT
- 4 DRUG ABUSE
- 1 FORGERY AND COUNTERFEITING
- 5 FRAUD
- 22 LARCENY
- 6 MISCELLANEOUS NON-INDEX OFFENSES
- 2 MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
- 1 ROBBERY
- 2 SIMPLE ASSAULT
- 13 SIMPLE BATTERY
- 14 VANDALISM
- 2 WEAPONS VIOLATION

(click here to view table of all reported crimes)

Reminder: CAPS Appreciation Day Volunteers
The 14th District will be celebrating CAPS Appreciation Day with 24 hours of activities beginning the evening of April 26th and ending the evening of April 27th.
The CAPS office is looking for volunteers interested in helping with this event. "Like last year under the direction of Maggie Martinez, we will be meeting at the 'vendateria room' located in the second floor across from the roll call room. We want to have refreshments such as coffee, energy bars, fruits, etc. We need volunteers that are willing to dedicate a few hours and help set up, decorate, or be available to host for a few hours." Delia C. Ramirez, DAC Chair.
If you are interested or have any questions or suggestions, contact the 14th District CAPS Office at 312-744-1261.

Gang Intervention Probation Program
Any resident who sees the following individuals violating curfew or in the presence with a known gang member, should call 911.
- Jesus Ocampo (click here for photo) is currently living on the 2100 block of N. Bingham with mandatory curfew hours from 9pm - 7am during the period from 12/15/2005 - 12/14/2007.

Upcoming Court Advocacy Dates
The Court Advocate program meets the first Tuesday of every month at the 14th District Police Station at 6pm. For further information, please contact Deb Augustyn at the CAPS Office 312-744-8290.

There are 11 dates for the month of April and the Court Advocate Program needs participants who can spare an afternoon to attend one of the many upcoming dates:

April 9th, 5555 W. Grand; Branch 23-4, 1:30pm
Ricketts, Rodrigo - 1421; Criminal Trespass to Vehicle

Gregson, Phillip - 1411; Drinking on the Public Way

April 11th, 5555 W. Grand; Branch 23-4, 1:30pm
Wilson, Terrell - 1431; Aggravated Assault - Park District Employee (Haas Park)

Ramirez, Octaviano - 1411; Obstruct Traffic
Ocasio, Roberto - 1411; Obstruct Traffic
Ramirez, Anthony - 1411; Obstruct Traffic

Hernandez, Pedro - 1411; Obstruct Traffic
Falls, Marquis - 1411; Obstruct Traffic

Amaro, Joshua - 1414 (continued case); Criminal Defacement
Vincente, Juan - 1414 (continued case); Criminal Defacement
Garcia, Ivan - 1414 (continued case); Criminal Defacement
Gonzalez, William - 1414 (continued case); Criminal Defacement
(3 of these 4 were involved with graffiti at California and Altgeld)

April 12th, 5555 W. Grand; 26th & Cal, Room 700, Judge Linn, 9:30am
Negron, Ivan - 1431 (continued case); Robbery - Aggravated Battery of a Senior Citizen
Nieves, David - 1431 (continued case); Robbery - Aggravated Battery of a Senior Citizen

April 13th, 5555 W. Grand; Branch 23-4, 1:30pm
Montanez, Ricardo and Rene: Aggravated Assault - Victim over 60

Skokie Court, Room 108, 9:30am
Santiago, Victor - 1411 (continued case): Armed Robbery - UUW

April 16th, 555 W. Harrison; Branch 46, Room 304, 9am
Gregson, Phillip - 1411 (continued case): Criminal Defacement

April 18th, 5555 W. Grand; Branch 23-4, 1:30pm
Chojnowski, Anthony - 1431 (continued case): Criminal Neglect Elderly
(This individual was also involved in dog abuse - attempted drowning of puppies)

April 19th, 5555 W. Grand; Branch 23-4, 1:30pm
Salgado, Alejandro - 1412: Criminal Defacement
Deleon, Mervin - 1412: Criminal Defacement

April 30th, 5555 W. Grand; Branch 23-4, 1:30pm
Nonnenmann, Jason A. - 1424 (continued case); Criminal Defacement

May 1st, 5555 W. Grand; Branch 23-4, 1:30pm
Amaro, Joshua - 1431; Obstruct Traffic
Rivera, Joshua - 1431; Obstruct Traffic
Vicente, Juan - 1431; Obstruct Traffic
Gonzalez, William - 1431; Obstruct Traffic

May 2nd, 5555 W. Grand; Branch 23-4, 1:30pm
Thomas, Anastasia - 1421; Criminal Defacement
Callaway, Faith - 1421; Criminal Defacement


Beat 1431 Section Reports
SECTION 1 (Borders: California, Milwaukee, Armitage)
1) 2113 Bingham was a gang shooting target last month, MLD gang bangers fired shots at the building from the alley. Fortunately, no one was hurt, and the police responded by saturating the area.
Alderman Flores will be meeting on Tuesday, April 10th at 10am with the 14th District Community Policing Office and the owner of 2113 Bingham.
Residents have also complained of the amount of garbage coming from 2113 Bingham being dumped on the lot of 2118.
2) March 12th, SGT Giambrone reported a gang disturbance on 2100 block of Bingham. Police arrested Carlos "Flip" Garcia (Cobra) who had a criminal record as an "armed habitual offender" which is a "class x" felony resulting in a minimum sentence of 6 years in prison.
3) Jim Rhodes and the police called for the removal of the dumpster that was left in front of 2113 which became a target for gang graffiti. It has since been removed.
4) The Latin King gang member arrested at 2025 N. California on February 16th (reported at last month's meeting) was charged with firing a gun versus just possesion.
5) The new brick building at the intersection of Point and Francis had it's garage tagged with MLD gang graffiti.
SGT Giambrone reported that a week later the police arrested 4 juveniles in connection with this graffiti, 1 of which also was responsible for past graffiti on Bingham (as well as a past weapon possession charge). SGT Giambrone mentioned that he spoke with the delinquent and his parents strongly encouraging a change in the juvenile's behavior and parental guidance.
6) SGT Giambrone also reported that there has been a rash of gang related crimes south of Armitage on Rockwell including the smashing of car windows using fire hydrant caps (Cortland and Rockwell). SGT Giambrone mentioned the police have been actively addressing the problem trying to stymie this gang activity.
7) 2062 Bingham is also being targeted by Alderman Flores as a problem property. PO Augustyn mentioned that the owner of this property was asked to appear at this CAPs meeting, but failed to appear.
8) A tall, caucasian male believed to be Roy Gambill (spelling?) has been seen wandering along Stave and Bingham (he is reportedly living on Stave). He has a past record of burglary. PO Trempe reported that he is currently working for a car "booting" company. He has also been seen loitering with "Ricky" and Lino Quin around 2113 Bingham. PO Trempe has been aware of this activity.
action: This section continues to have numerous gang related crimes. Residents are strongly urged to call 911 for any emergency or crime in this section. The more calls to 911 the more attention this area will receive.

SECTION 2 (Borders: Rockwell, Lyndale, Western, Milwaukee)
1) Late night/early morning disturbances from Tini Martini have decreased over the last month. PO Trempe noted that this business has been more responsive and has seen them picking up litter and patrolling the area. Tini Martini representatives were not present at the CAPs meeting. Last month they appeared at the meeting per the Alderman's request to address numerous reported disturbances caused by patrons of their business. They promised to take more responsibility to address this issue.
2) SGT Giambrone reported an aggravated assault on Campbell. PO Trempe mentioned that the offender is a schizophrenic who is repeatedly picked up and brought to Swedish Covenant Hospital for his illness. He then signs himself out of their care and returns to his residence on Campbell.
3) PO Trempe reported that the bar "The Commander's Place" at 2024 N. Western is a hangout for Spanish Lords gang members.

SECTION 3 (Borders: Rockwell, Fullerton, Western, Lyndale)
1) The section has been relatively quiet except for homeless and transient activity.

SECTION 4 (Borders: California, Fullerton, Rockwell, Milwaukee)
1) SGT Giambrone reported, Pedro Hernandez, Latin Lover gang member, was arrested at 8:30pm March 17th, for possession of cannabis just west of Goethe.
SGT Giambrone also mentioned that there has been an influx of Beat 1431 officers moving to the Gang and Tactical division bringing their knowledge of our gang problems to the unit - playing a noticeable role in targeted area arrests.
2) There were burglarly arrests on the 2500 block of Medill.
3) A garage burglary arrest was made on the 2000 block of Western.
4) Red, MLD graffiti was reported on Thursday, April 8th at the corner of Belden and Talman, behind BlockBuster on the 2000 block of Lyndale and on the KFC/Pizza Hut at the corner of Washtenaw and Lyndale.
5) PO Trempe reported that he stopped 5 MLDs AW walking along Milwaukee Ave near the end of March. They apparently were later in jail for reckless conduct at Haas Park.
action: Gangs continue to loiter in this area, particularly at Goethe Elementary and on Lyndale ave between Washtenaw and Talman. Residents are urged to call 911 when witnessing any gang activity.

SECTION 5 (Borders: California, Logan Boulevard, Rockwell, Fullerton)
1) There were 5 MLDs arrested near Haas Park and 3 Latin Lovers at Altgeld and Washtenaw. Several of these gang members arrested were involved in past graffiti vandalism in this area.
action: Residents are strongly urged to call 911 to report gang activity particularly at Haas Park and the area of Altgeld and Washtenaw.

SECTION 6 (Borders: Rockwell, Logan Boulevard, Western, Fullerton)
1) Cherubs coffee shop on Fullerton was tagged between 9:15am - 9:30am, the graffiti was not believed to be gang related.
2) The restaurant, Caliente, has also had an increase in the amount of graffiti etched on their windows.
3) PO Trempe reported that the boyfriend of the owner of Caliente, restaurant on the 2500 block of Fullerton, was arrested for domestic child abuse on March 18th. He reportedly punched his 13 year old child in the face and kicked his rear causing very bad bruising.
4) The property owner of the building located at the corner of Logan and Artesian reported that a couple homeless individuals have been getting into fights and throwing beer bottles on the property. One of the homeless individuals is believed to be Daryl Chambers who is a repeat offender of crimes in this area. PO Trempe reported that Chambers has been seen with a known burglar, William Sobczech (spelling?), a tall, thin, caucasian male with blondish/brown hair, a bushy mustache and is missing the tip of one of his fingers.
These individuals are also believed to be hiding out in the vacant building next to the property at Logan and Artesian. They have also been seen drinking in public between Artesian and Western by the highway. Finally, he has been seen on a bicycle and is making his way through the entire section.
5) Cheerios gang members have been seen drinking and loitering on the 2500 block between Artesian and Western during the mild weather. Garbage cans have also been tagged with their gang signs. Several usual suspects in the area are loitering around the area in general.
PO Trempe reported that Ricky Fisher was arrested in the suburbs in December.
Ivan Bermudez has not been seen in the area.
action: Residents are strongly urged to call 911 to report gang activity and 311 for graffiti.


Recurring Problem Areas for BEAT 1431
1) 2000 and 2100 blocks of Bingham, particularly 2113 and 2062 Bingham
2) Gang graffiti
3) Gang loitering and recruiting
4) Gang violence

DISCLAIMER
Beat 1431 CAPS volunteers prepared these meeting minutes to the best of their ability.