BEAT 1431 CAPS
Meeting Minutes
October 2nd, 2008

The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 6th, 2008 at 7:00 pm at Goethe Elementary School, 2236 N. Rockwell.

Officers Present: PO Smith, PO Komo, Liz Rios (14th District CAPS organizer), PO Gomez, CAPS, SGT Giambrone, Sgt Bettancourt

Number of Beat 1431 residents present: 27

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

General Announcements
SGT Bettancourt noted that the holidays are coming soon and strongly urges residents who walk within the Beat to walk with a friend and a cell phone. He also said if you have to walk alone, phone someone to meet you. Carry your purses in front of you and keep your wallet in your front versus back pocket. Pay attention, keep your keys in your hand and look people that you meet in the eye. If someone is in front of your house, look at the person and remember the details. If you are driving, back your car into your garage and keep the lights on.

There was a sexual assault recently by a black male, 5' 6-7", 200 lbs, wearing a sports jacket with lines across the chest, on Ashland near Marshfield. This occurred early in the morning, around 5am. Although it was not in our Beat, we should all be aware, talk to someone on our cell phones and look at people and remember details.

Residents were encouraged to talk to their Neighbors and set up phone trees.


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 September 1st - 29th, according to CLEARMap, Beat 1431 suffered 68 crimes, a decrease of 8 from last month (76):
- 1 AGGRAVATED ASSAULT *
- 2 AGGRAVATED BATTERY *
- 7 BURGLARY *
- 1 DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS
- 6 FRAUD
- 17 LARCENY THEFT *
- 7 MISCELLANEOUS NON-INDEX OFFENSES
- 3 MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT *
- 4 ROBBERY
- 5 SIMPLE ASSAULT
- 7 SIMPLE BATTERY
- 8 VANDALISM

* indicates index crimes (most serious offenses)

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

Court Advocacy Report
1) Joe Kopera, Sally Hamann and Liz Rios appeared in Branch 23 as court advocates in support of Delia Ramirez. The defendant Jonnia Dirkans was picked up on a warrant for failing to appear and held in Cook County Jail. He was charged with Assault on Delia Ramirez and Criminal Damage to Property. He pled guilty to both charges and was given 5 days of SWAP, 1 year Probation and will be required to have a Mental Health Evaluation.
2) Court Advocates are needed for an Obstruction of Traffic charge on the 2100-2200 Block of Talman on Friday, October 10, 2008 1:30 PM Branch 23-4.
Offenders:
Hector Hernandez
Jason Negrillo
Steven Figueroa
Robert Torres
Jose Salgado
Marquis Williams
3) Tuesday October 7 is the court case for Derek Tate murder.
4) Court Advocates are also needed for Angela Calderon, known as "Juicy", who has a court date on Oct 23 and for prostitute Chantell Anderson who has more than 22 arrests.


Reported Shots Fired Beat Map

Beat 1431 Section Reports
SECTION 1 (Borders: California, Milwaukee, Armitage)
1) Drug activity is still occurring at Stave and Attrill.
2) There are also people loitering and selling drugs on Prindiville near Milwaukee and also in the middle of the block.
3) Several homeless individuals are hanging out on California and Francis Place near the 7-11. They are living in an abandoned building at 2117 Stave. The police said they have pushed them out of the building but they can't arrest them unless the property owner signs the complaint. Neighbors were told to call PO Torres at the 14th District or 311. New city ordinances may help this situation as owners will have to keep their property including the building and garage clean and secure. Steel gates will be required.
4) A young man and his father from the 2000 block of Bingham came to the meeting because his address was listed in last month's minutes as a problem because of gang loitering. He said that he no longer has any gang affiliations, wants a second chance and does not want to get his landlord in trouble. He is telling his friends not to hang out at his house and that they should go hang out at their houses which are not in our Beat. Sgt Bettancourt told him to make sure to tell them not to hang around there, particularly when he is not at the property, and that he should return to next month's meeting to report on progress.
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) There were 5 to 7 gun shots at 3:52 pm on Sept 22 on the 2400 Block of McLean near Campbell. A spontaneous positive loitering was held by a few GGNA members on 9/22. A larger positive loitering event was held on Sept 23rd, attended by many neighbors, the Alderman and the police. Liz Rios encouraged everyone to advise the police when a positive loitering is being planned. Police talked with residents of 2431-37 where there have been problems reported for the past few months. Alderman Flores and PO Torres are setting up a meeting with the owners of these building.
2) The Alderman and the police will be meeting with Congress Pizza to make sure that people are not allowed to hang out around there and that their drivers park in the parking lot and not illegally in the area.
3) 7 gun shots were reported on Sept 19th around 2:30 AM. They seemed to come from the Campbell area south of 2200 block of Maplewood.
4) On Sept 8th, in the 2400 block of W. Mclean a neighbors van was vandalized. The window was smashed and the driver's side view mirror was ripped out.
5) Behind 2431 McLean, an illegal mechanic shop is being operated out of garage; despite receiving a citation it hasn't stopped. Neighbors are encouraged to call the Alderman.
6) There was a report that on Sept 29th, adults were buying liquor at the store on Lyndale and Western and then selling it to minors waiting outside. The owner said that he has told his employees not to sell to minors and to watch for this kind of activity. It was also reported that the homeless from the alley off of Belden are also buying liquor there. Sgt Bettancourt told us to call 911 if minors are out later than 10:00pm on week nights or 11 pm on Fri or Sat nights. The police have a special car to go and pick them up when they violate curfew.
7) On Sept 25th, 4 Shots fired at 11:50pm in front of the bar on Western just south of Lyndale. It appears to be gang related. The bar owner said the shooter was not allowed in the bar. He has pressed charges against Alberto Rivera, the shooter, for trespassing and the case will be going to court on Oct 17th.
8) A representative from Club 2047 reported that there has been a lot of graffiti and acid has been used to etch the glass doors on the building at 2047 Milwaukee. The representative said she would take our reports about Tini Martini and Congress Pizza back to the Milwaukee Ave Tavern League.
9) A representative from Wisco at Palmer and Webster reported there has been a lot of graffiti on their building and they have had to replace glass in their building that acid on it also. She said they have a camera on the dock but will try to get them on the outside of the building.
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) Other than the shooting reported above there were no problems reported except that there is a large number of homeless hanging around the area.
action: Residents are strongly urged to call 911 to report gang activity and 311 for graffiti

SECTION 4 (Borders: California, Fullerton, Rockwell, Milwaukee)
1) There was an altercation involving a baseball bat after school at Goethe School on Sept 25th.
2) There were four arrests on the 2200 block of Talman for drinking.
3) Students have reported that someone resembling a sex offender has been walking his dog near the school. Neighbors should call police and notify Goethe School and the Parent Patrol.
4) There are 4-5 teenagers who hang out on the west side of Goethe School late at night. Residents were told to call 911 when they see this. The school playground has posted signs that indicate it closes 6:30pm.
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 were not reports from 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) Old gang members who used to hang out in this section have been seen occasionally 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) 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.