BEAT 1431 CAPS
Meeting Minutes
September 4th, 2008

The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 2nd, 2008 at 7:00 pm at the 14th District Police Station, 2150 N. California.

Officers Present: PO Martinez, PO Komo, Liz Rios (14th District CAPS organizer), SGT Giambrone

Number of Beat 1431 residents present: 17

Go directly to the following sections:
General Announcements
CLEARMap
Court Advocacy
Reported Shots Fired Beat Map
Beat 1431 Section Reports

General Announcements
The third watch sergeant, PO Bettancourt is being placed in charge of the CAPS meetings for the 14th District. This is a result of cost saving measures preventing overtime pay for officers attending CAPS meetings during non-work hours. SGT Giambrone will continue to stay abreast of what is happening in our Beat, however, SGT Bettancourt will be taking over his role for now. He is a highly regarded gang and tactical officer and he will communicate all CAPS related matters to the appropriate section sergeants and officers in the district.

SGT Giambrone strongly urges residents who walk within the Beat to walk with a friend and a cellphone.

SGT Giambrone also announced that our Beat 1431 had the lowest number of crimes within the 14 beats of the 14th District.

An employee of C3 Productions (promoter that frequently works with the Congress Theater) who is involved with security planning was present at the CAPS meeting to hear any concerns from residents regarding the Congress.

CPD 14th District Domestic Violence 101 Workshop
Date: Thursday, October 9th, 2008
Location: 1440 N. Humboldt Park Blvd.
Time: 9am - 2pm (Lunch and childcare will be provided)
For further information: 14th District Community Policing Office (312) 744-1261 or CAPS.014DISTRICT@CHICAGOPOLICE.ORG

Workshops include:
Domestic Violence 101 - Prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome
Domestic Violence and Immigration - Know Your Rights
Every Child Deserves a Safe Start

Featured Resource Tables:
Avon
Facials & Prizes by Mary Kay
Haircuts & Manicures by Truman College & Connella Beauty School

OBEY CURFEW FOR YOUTH UNDER 17
Pursuant to Municipal Code Section 8-16-020, curfew hours for youth under 17 are:
In by 10pm - Sunday through Thursday
In by 11pm Friday and Saturday


CLEARMap (formerly Citizen ICAM)
From July 1st - 31st, according to CLEARMap, Beat 1431 suffered 76 crimes, a decrease of 13 from last month (89):
- 1 AGGRAVATED ASSAULT *
- 1 AGGRAVATED BATTERY *
- 1 ARSON *
- 2 BURGLARY *
- 2 DISORDERLY CONDUCT
- 5 DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS
- 1 FORGERY AND COUNTERFEITING
- 3 FRAUD
- 21 LARCENY THEFT *
- 1 LIQUOR LAWS
- 7 MISCELLANEOUS NON-INDEX OFFENSES
- 4 MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT *
- 3 ROBBERY
- 3 SIMPLE ASSAULT
- 12 SIMPLE BATTERY
- 8 VANDALISM
- 1 WEAPONS VIOLATION

* indicates index crimes (most serious offenses)

Click here to view table of all reported crimes (new window)

Court Advocacy Report
1) Assault on community activist Delia Ramirez
Monday, September 15, 2008 1:30 PM Branch 23 - Grand & Central Ave

Delia Ramirez is Executive Director of HPSS ( Humboldt Park Social Services), past president of (LSNA) Logan Square Neighborhood Association and current chair person of our 14th district DAC (District Advisory Committee).

2) Obstruction of Traffic on the 2100-2200 Block of Talman
Friday, October 10, 2008 1:30 PM Branch 23-4

Offenders:
Hector Hernandez
Jason Negrillo
Steven Figueroa
Robert Torres
Jose Salgado
Marquis Williams

Reported Shots Fired Beat Map
There were no reported gun shots in any section of Beat 1431 this month.

Beat 1431 Section Reports
SECTION 1 (Borders: California, Milwaukee, Armitage)
1) Gang graffiti is repeatedly vandalizing the mailbox at 2125 Stave. There has also been drug activity out the side door. Suspicious looking young Hispanic individuals and a white SUV have been seen loitering around the property in the early evening. Young children between ages 7 and 12 have been seen setting off fireworks around the property as well.
Alderman Flores' office has been in touch with the owners regarding this problem and they are cooperating in deterring the vandalism and address the problem with the tenants.
2) 2062 Bingham is having gang loitering problems. Alderman Flores' office has also contacted the owner of this property and she said she will address the problem with the tenants.
3) Drug selling was reported at 2058 Bingham in the front and in the back of the property.
4) There was a posession of cannabis arrest on the 2000 block of Stave at 10:30pm on the 30th of August.
5) Outside properties at 2118 and 2124 Bingham, under the camera, there are individuals drinking alcohol at all times of the day.
6) Juveniles living at 2027 Bingham have frequently been seen outside, past curfew.
7) Graffiti has been repeatedly going up on the garage at Point and Francis.
8) There have been complaints against Tini Martini patrons who have been using the parking lot of the thrift store near Atrill. These individuals have been playing loud music and drinking in the lot between 2 and 2:30am. Tini Martini has a history of problems controlling the behavior of their patrons during this time of the morning.
9) There is gang graffiti behind property 2117 Stave. SGT Giambrone mentioned there have been a number of calls for service for that property. The property is currently in foreclosure. Alderman Flores' office is currently taking steps to contact the party responsible for this property.
10) There are a number of homeless loitering at the large, white frame house at 2139 N. Point. The property owner also has a pit bull that is on a leash but sits outside in the public way and there is concern for pedestrians walking by that could be harmed by the dog. Animal Control and 911 calls have been made but to no avail.
11) There is public drinking and very loud, late night parties occurring at the corner building at Point and Chinay.
12) There was a domestic battery arrest on the 2100 block of Bingham.
13) A burglar residing on Stave was caught performing an inside job out in Lincolnwood, trying to steal money from a safe from a business.
14) A business owner reported he has security footage of a 6ft. Black male in his late teens tagging "OK" on Armitage in this section. This vandal apparently travels with a few friends. SGT Giambrone recommended calling 911 immediately when this individual is seen and gave instructions on how the business owner can share his surveillance tapes with authorities.
15) A resident reported that his car windows were smashed while parked on Francis and Stave. The crime might have been caught on the police security camera. SGT Giambrone said he would review the camera footage between the period of 9pm Sept. 2nd to 6am Sept. 3rd during which time the crime was believed to have occurred.
action: Residents should continue to call 911 for any emergency or crime in this section. They are also encouraged to call 311 for graffiti and the Alderman’s Office for problems with abandoned buildings.

SECTION 2 (Borders: Rockwell, Lyndale, Western, Milwaukee)
1) The area behind Congress Pizza has been much quieter after the effective positive loitering event held before last month's CAPS meeting. An area resident thanked everyone at CAPS for their participation.
2) Drugs are being sold on the 2400 block of W. McLean. A suspicious white van with license plate #G841591 has been seen in connection with the reported drug selling.
An individual was also seen shooting up outside 2535 W. McLean at 6:30pm over a weekend - this individual is a male Caucasian and dresses like a gang banger.
A Caucasian woman in her 40s, with very dark hair has been seen living at this address who may or may not be in connection with the drug sales in the rear of the property.
3) There was a reckless conduct arrest of Jose Martinez at 2435 McLean.
4) Gym shoes hanging from the phone wires were removed on the 2400 block of McLean as well. These are generally understood as indicators of drug sales at a property.
5) There were 2 drug arrests on the 2000 - 2200 block of Campbell for heroin and cocaine.
6) There was a DUI arrest on the 2300 block of Milwaukee August 10th.
7) Notorious criminal, Anthony Jones was recently acquitted from pending charges and is back in the neighborhood.
8) A young male arrested for littering in the public way during a recent police roll call event was acquitted of charges in court.
9) There have been at least 6 loitering and trespass arrests between the 2000 and 2300 blocks of Western as part of a "zero tolerance" initiative in conjunction with Alderman Flores' office to address the gang loitering in this area.
10) There was a disorderly conduct arrest on the 2400 block of Armitage, August 23rd.
11) A Congress Pizza delivery man was mugged on the 2000 block of Milwaukee. The offenders stole about $300 and a roll of electrical tape thought to be a wallet.
action: Residents should continue to call 911 for any emergency or crime in this section. And report shootings on the list serve.

SECTION 3 (Borders: Rockwell, Fullerton, Western, Lyndale)
1) There was a possession of Ecstasy arrest on the 2500 block of Belden.
2) Louis Lopez was arrested for embezzling $17,000
3) There was a DUI arrest on the 2300 block of Western on August 24th.
action: Residents are strongly urged to call 911 to report gang activity and 311 for graffiti

SECTION 4 (Borders: California, Fullerton, Rockwell, Milwaukee)
1) A resident walking on Belden between Washtenaw and Talman, reported seeing two individuals in a car apparently high from drug use, one appeared passed out in the passenger seat. A suspicious black, Mercedes sedan with tinted windows was seen near these individuals and then drove away when the resident approached.
2) There were numerous obstruction of traffic arrests on the 2200 block of Talman on August 26th. GGNA list serve reported gang activity on the 2200 block of Talman around 9pm, Tuesday August 27th involving 12 - 15 individuals. Gang members were drinking, approaching residents and flashing gang signs at passing cars. Due to a strong neighborhood phone tree network, numerous 911 calls were placed by the residents and the police were quick to respond and made several arrests.
3) SGT Giambrone mentioned that there are at least 2 additional bike patrol officers in the area that have been extremely effective during afternoons between 1 and 2pm before the 3rd watch officers are deployed.
action: Residents are strongly urged to call 911 to report gang activity and 311 for graffiti.

SECTION 5 (Borders: California, Logan Boulevard, Rockwell, Fullerton)
1) There was a disorderly conduct arrest on the 2400 block of Talman, August 17th. The offender struck the arresting officer when he was being taken into custody. Both offender and officer recovered from the altercation.
2) There was a purse snatching on the 2700 block of Logan. There were 2 black male offenders, one was described being 6ft tall, around 220 lbs and in his 30s. A black vehicle with license plate #9617170 was reported at the scene. If anyone sees activity matching this description, please call 911.
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) There were 3 battery arrests on the 2500 block of Fullerton on August 22nd.
action: Residents are strongly urged to call 911 to report gang activity and 311 for graffiti

Recurring Problem Areas for BEAT 1431
1) Gang recruiting
2) Gang graffiti
3) Gang loitering and recruiting
4) Gang weapons violence

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