BEAT 1431 CAPS
Meeting Minutes
January 19th, 2012
The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 15th, 7:00pm at Haas Park Field House, 2402 N. Washtenaw.
Officers
Present: Commander Flores, SGT Belicki, PO Smith, PO Trempe, PO Sanchez, and Liz Rios (14th
District CAPS organizer).
Number of Beat 1431 residents present: 9
General Announcements
CMDR Flores and SGT Belicki officially welcomed Vicky Schmidt as the new Beat 1431 CAPS facilitator.
PO Trempe announced that he will be retiring from his years of service in June.
Community Alert: Strong Arm Robberies within the 14th District
According to the Area 5 Detective Division (Area 5 includes police districts: 14, 15, 16, 17, 25), strong arm robberies have been occurring in our district. "A lone male offender approaches female victims on the sidewalk and robs them of their purses, money, and cell phones. Most of these incidents are occurring in the late evening and early morning hours."
PO Trempe announced that he will be retiring from his years of service in June.
Community Alert: Strong Arm Robberies within the 14th District
According to the Area 5 Detective Division (Area 5 includes police districts: 14, 15, 16, 17, 25), strong arm robberies have been occurring in our district. "A lone male offender approaches female victims on the sidewalk and robs them of their purses, money, and cell phones. Most of these incidents are occurring in the late evening and early morning hours."
Offender's Description:
- Male black offender, described as 18-39 years of age, 5'08" - 6'06", and 150-180lbs. In two of the incidents, the offender was described as having dreadlocks.
- The offender has been described as wearing a gray or brown hooded sweatshirt, or a black puffy coat.
What you can do:
- Report any suspicious people or activity in the area
- Be aware of this situation and alert neighbors in the area about this crime
- Pay special attention to any subjects loitering in the area
If you have any information about this incident contact the Area 5 Detectives at (312) 746-8362.
Court Advocacy Report
1) Court Advocates continue to follow the Derek Tate Jr. murder case which is currently in pre-trial motions. This murder happened over 8 years ago.
2) On December 15th, a battery case was thrown out by the judge since the party pressing charges (VLive) did not appear in court. A representative from VLive at the CAPS Meeting mentioned that he was not aware of this court case and that they have been attending past trials. Both the police and 1st Ward alderman's office will be checking into this case.
Arrest Report
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Reported Shots Fired
There were no reported shots fired since the last meeting.
Section Reports
SECTION 1 (Borders: California, Milwaukee, Armitage)
1) SGT Belicki reported that there were no calls of service for disturbances or gang activity at the problem property at 2139 Point – commonly referred to as the "catacombs" and is known for it's transients and drug use. CMDR Flores did mention, however, that the 1st Ward Alderman's office called when a member from their office encountered gang activity when investigating that property in person.
Ms. Locke from the 1st Ward office reported that a police camera was considered in the area of this property, however, due to neighbor opposition (due to fear a camera would lead to decreasing property values) this plan did not move forward.
CMDR Flores and Liz Rios reported that they had no further status on this problem property, however, CMDR Flores said "it is on their radar". They will follow up with an update at the next CAPS meeting.
2) Known Spanish Lords location, 2765 W. Francis, reportedly did not have significant activity according to the police over the last 2 months.
3) PO Trempe reported that the police arrested a graffiti "artist", last Sunday Jan. 15th, tagging the rear of the Family Dollar store near Francis and Stave. The offender tried to flee and resist arrest, but was captured by police. This tagger was from the "AOM" crew.
action: Residents are urged to continue calling 911 to report the ongoing gang and criminal activity.
SECTION 2 (Borders: Rockwell, Lyndale, Western, Milwaukee)
1) 1st Ward Alderman Moreno reportedly has asked for a lighting assessment along Rockwell to increase the brightness. Congress Theater has also agreed to add more lighting around the venue.
2) Residents reported that there has been illegal parking in the alley behind Congress Theater (near Maplewood and Rockwell) blocking residents from accessing their garages. Residents have called 911 in the past, but have not had quick responses from the police. Another resident reported that she walked a parking meter officer into the alley to show the cars to be ticketed. CMDR Flores said that officers will address the illegal alley parking, and that residents are strongly urged to call 911 to handle these incidences.
3) Residents reported that several cars were keyed the morning after a Congress Theater event on October 16th.
4) According to CMDR Flores, evidence from the sexual assault crime that occurred against an 18 year old woman near Congress Theater on New Years Eve is still being processed. CMDR Flores could not speak any further about the case as it is still ongoing.
5) Ms. Locke from the 1st Ward office mentioned that the Congress Theater owes the office a report on activities and commitments they have made to make the area safer and more secure. The former Tavern League for Milwaukee establishments might be asked to reconvene along with the community and police as participants to provide and share information for the safety of patrons and residents. CMDR Flores requested that the police be notified of community related matters such as the Tavern League and other gatherings out of concern for the neighborhood.
6) A resident who lives near VLive has been having ongoing issues with trouble sleeping due to the strong bass frequencies emanating from the club. Attempts to request VLive to decrease the intensity of the music has not been effective. This sound occurs from Midnight to 4am when the club is open. City inspectors have been contacted but need to arrive during the late night hours to assess the sound pollution. Several other residents have signed a petition against the noise pollution from VLive. These residents are having to find other areas to sleep in their homes, small rooms to living rooms trying to find ways to get through the evening undisturbed by VLive.
A representative from VLive said that he has been lowering the bass whenever he receives a message from nearby tenants. SGT Belicki asked that VLive reduce the bass to prevent residents from having to contact them to do so.
Ms. Locke from the 1st Ward office will help arrange an inspection during the middle of the night to evaluate the noise pollution emanating from the club.
7) Residents have noticed that there are people illegally parking in permit only parking spaces on the 2100 block of Rockwell.
action: Residents are strongly urged to call 911 to report illegal parking and illegal patron behavior at Cogress Theater.
SECTION 3 (Borders: Rockwell, Fullerton, Western, Lyndale)
There were no reports for 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)
There was not enough time to hear reports from this section.
action: Residents are strongly urged to call 911 to report gang activity and 311 for graffiti.
SECTION 5 (Borders: California, Logan Boulevard, Rockwell, Fullerton)
There was not enough time to hear 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) Grafitti has diminished in this area, however, it still persists.
action: Residents are strongly urged to call 911 to report gang activity and 311 for graffiti
Recurring Problem Areas for BEAT 1431
1) Gang graffiti
2) Gang drug activity
3) Illegal parking during Congress Theater events
DISCLAIMER
Beat 1431 CAPS volunteers prepared these meeting minutes to the best of their ability.
3) PO Trempe reported that the police arrested a graffiti "artist", last Sunday Jan. 15th, tagging the rear of the Family Dollar store near Francis and Stave. The offender tried to flee and resist arrest, but was captured by police. This tagger was from the "AOM" crew.
action: Residents are urged to continue calling 911 to report the ongoing gang and criminal activity.
SECTION 2 (Borders: Rockwell, Lyndale, Western, Milwaukee)
1) 1st Ward Alderman Moreno reportedly has asked for a lighting assessment along Rockwell to increase the brightness. Congress Theater has also agreed to add more lighting around the venue.
2) Residents reported that there has been illegal parking in the alley behind Congress Theater (near Maplewood and Rockwell) blocking residents from accessing their garages. Residents have called 911 in the past, but have not had quick responses from the police. Another resident reported that she walked a parking meter officer into the alley to show the cars to be ticketed. CMDR Flores said that officers will address the illegal alley parking, and that residents are strongly urged to call 911 to handle these incidences.
3) Residents reported that several cars were keyed the morning after a Congress Theater event on October 16th.
4) According to CMDR Flores, evidence from the sexual assault crime that occurred against an 18 year old woman near Congress Theater on New Years Eve is still being processed. CMDR Flores could not speak any further about the case as it is still ongoing.
5) Ms. Locke from the 1st Ward office mentioned that the Congress Theater owes the office a report on activities and commitments they have made to make the area safer and more secure. The former Tavern League for Milwaukee establishments might be asked to reconvene along with the community and police as participants to provide and share information for the safety of patrons and residents. CMDR Flores requested that the police be notified of community related matters such as the Tavern League and other gatherings out of concern for the neighborhood.
6) A resident who lives near VLive has been having ongoing issues with trouble sleeping due to the strong bass frequencies emanating from the club. Attempts to request VLive to decrease the intensity of the music has not been effective. This sound occurs from Midnight to 4am when the club is open. City inspectors have been contacted but need to arrive during the late night hours to assess the sound pollution. Several other residents have signed a petition against the noise pollution from VLive. These residents are having to find other areas to sleep in their homes, small rooms to living rooms trying to find ways to get through the evening undisturbed by VLive.
A representative from VLive said that he has been lowering the bass whenever he receives a message from nearby tenants. SGT Belicki asked that VLive reduce the bass to prevent residents from having to contact them to do so.
Ms. Locke from the 1st Ward office will help arrange an inspection during the middle of the night to evaluate the noise pollution emanating from the club.
7) Residents have noticed that there are people illegally parking in permit only parking spaces on the 2100 block of Rockwell.
action: Residents are strongly urged to call 911 to report illegal parking and illegal patron behavior at Cogress Theater.
SECTION 3 (Borders: Rockwell, Fullerton, Western, Lyndale)
There were no reports for 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)
There was not enough time to hear reports from this section.
action: Residents are strongly urged to call 911 to report gang activity and 311 for graffiti.
SECTION 5 (Borders: California, Logan Boulevard, Rockwell, Fullerton)
There was not enough time to hear 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) Grafitti has diminished in this area, however, it still persists.
action: Residents are strongly urged to call 911 to report gang activity and 311 for graffiti
Recurring Problem Areas for BEAT 1431
1) Gang graffiti
2) Gang drug activity
3) Illegal parking during Congress Theater events
DISCLAIMER
Beat 1431 CAPS volunteers prepared these meeting minutes to the best of their ability.
