BEAT 1431 CAPS
Meeting Minutes
November 19, 2012
The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 17th, 2013, 7:00pm at Haas Park Field House, 2402 N. Washtenaw.
Officers
Present: SGT Giambrone, PO De Jesus, PO Vanourek, PO Soto, PO McNamara, Liz Rios (14th District CAPS organizer), District Intelligence Officer Monica Reyes
Number of Beat 1431 residents present: 11
General Announcements
Sgt Giambrone announced that the Illinois Liquor Control Commission revoked the liquor license for Congress Pizza as of October 31st, 2012. According to SGT Giambrone, the restaurant has not cooperated with the community and law enforcement in helping minimize the gang violence, including shootings, that have been occurring within this location for years. Due to strong community efforts, police and local officials, Congress Pizza is no longer allowed to serve alcohol. This change has already dramatically decreased the number of calls of service to this establishment. SGT Giambrone also complimented the efforts made by other venues along Milwaukee, including Congress Theater and V-Live who have participated in CAPS and actively assist police in managing criminal activity within or immediately surrounding their establishments. SGT Giambrone also mentioned that the police are still monitoring Congress Pizza, enforcing of liquor sales ban and alert to gang violence.
SGT Giambrone also announced that Beat officers are also proactively ticketing cars illegally parked and/or containing passengers "pre-loading" before parties and music events in this area.
SGT Giambrone also announced that Beat officers are also proactively ticketing cars illegally parked and/or containing passengers "pre-loading" before parties and music events in this area.
Arrest Report
For a complete listing of crimes during this time visit ClearMap, however, the primary crimes during this time have been thefts. SGT Giambrone mentioned that during the holidays, residents should
expect a spike robberies as criminals find more opportunities to steal
gifts. Liz Rios recommended when throwing away boxes, particularly those that contained electronics, to break them down and put them in black plastic garbage bags and put them in garbage cans. If there is not enough room to place them in the cans, place them in the alley for pickup the night before or during the day of garbage collection to prevent potential criminals from seeing these items.
SGT Giambrone also encouraged people to remain aware of their surroundings and not use earphones when walking or running outside alone. Also, residents are encouraged to keep their windows locked securely when they are closed.
SGT Giambrone also encouraged people to remain aware of their surroundings and not use earphones when walking or running outside alone. Also, residents are encouraged to keep their windows locked securely when they are closed.
Section Reports
SECTION 1 (Borders: California, Milwaukee, Armitage)
1) There is an infamous property at 2765 W. Francis Pl., just North of California and Armitage known for gang activity. Two brothers living at this address are known Spanish Lords. A resident reported that the older brother has left, and since then, the gang activity has dropped "90%". So far, the last 3 months apparently have been quiet. This is great news.
action: Residents are urged to continue calling 911 to report the ongoing gang and criminal activity.
action: Residents are urged to continue calling 911 to report the ongoing gang and criminal activity.
SECTION 2 (Borders: Rockwell, Lyndale, Western, Milwaukee)
1)There is a "deleterious hearing" on Dec. 11th at 11am at City Hall regarding V-Live that residents are encouraged to attend if they have both positive and negative comments to be addressed by the committee.
2) It was noted that no representatives from Tini Martini Ultra Lounge were in attendance at this CAPS Meeting.
action:
Residents are strongly urged to call 911 to report shooting, illegal
parking and any illegal patron or employee behavior at the Congress
Theater, V-Live and Congress Pizza.
SECTION 3 (Borders: Rockwell, Fullerton, Western, Lyndale)
1) A fire was reportedly started in a trash can a couple weeks ago in the alley behind Maplewood, South of Fullerton. Jerry Gabrielatos, in attendance from Ald.
Moreno's office, was aware of this crime and reported an arson squad is currently investigating.
2) A couple weeks ago, there was also an issue with pit bull dogs running lose in this area near Talman. The Alderman's office is also aware of this issue and acting upon it.
2) A couple weeks ago, there was also an issue with pit bull dogs running lose in this area near Talman. The Alderman's office is also aware of this issue and acting upon it.
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 notified police that V-Live, Congress Theater and Tini Martini patrons who tend to park along Talman Ave, North of Milwaukee up to Fullerton, tend to "pre-load" in their cars prior to these events making them very susceptible to ticketing. Officers encouraged this resident to call 911 when seeing these "pre-loading" cars, however, they will also pay attention to this area.
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) Resident from the 2600 block of Logan Blvd reported a robbery a month ago in the first floor of the apartment building. The resident is confident he knows who the robber was and filed a police report. A few weeks ago, a neighbor informed this resident that the robber returned to break-in again. The African American suspect apparently loiters around the former Brentano's Pizza on Fullerton, has dreadlocks and is a known gang member, around 17 years of age, 5' 10" tall. He has also been seen playing basketball with his Maniac Latin Disciple gang members in the Haas Park gym between 5 - 7pm. He is believed to reside in Humboldt Park.
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) New tenants near Artesian and Logan Blvd include 4 young kids that are causing problems in the area, "killing birds and other animals", jumping fences into neighbors yards. The kids are very young, grade school aged, and frequently seen walking down the middle of the street on Artesian unaccompanied by adults. Many neighbors are concerned and are not certain they are attending school.
action: Residents are strongly urged to call 911 to report gang activity and 311 for graffiti.
Recurring Problem Areas for BEAT 1431
1) Gun shots2) Gang graffiti
3) Gang drug activity
3) Problems with Congress Pizza, Congress Theater and V-Live on Milwaukee Ave.
DISCLAIMER
Beat 1431 CAPS volunteers prepared these meeting minutes to the best of their ability.
