BEAT 1431 + 1432 CAPS
Meeting Minutes
September 17th, 2015
The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 19th, 2015, 7:00pm at Haas Park Field House, 2402 N. Washtenaw.
Officers
Present: 1431: PO Komo, PO Chavez, Liz Rios – 14th District CAPS organizer, SGT Reyes; 1432: SGT Davies, PO Mendoza and PO Loleng
Number of Beat 1431 + 1432 residents present: 6
General Announcements
Domestic Violence Rally – Friday, October 30th, 2015, 11AM - 1PM
The rally will begin at Roberto Clemente High School (1147 N. Western Ave.) at the corner of Western Ave. and W. Division St. The walk will head West on Division St. to California Ave. and then head North on California Ave. to the 14th District Police Station (2150 N. California Ave). Participants are asked to dress in purple to commemorate all victims who have lost their lives due to domestic violence in their homes and to honor those that have survived domestic violence. Bring your drums, instruments, pots, pans and your voice to make noise for those who have none. Send empowering messages, and bring awareness to end domestic violence. The rally is presented by, Connections for Abused Women and their Children (CAWC) and the 14th District Domestic Violence Subcommittee. For more information or to participate please contact:
SGT Reyes announced that the 14th District Halloween Party will take place on the 606 Trail this year. For more information please contact the 14th District: 312-744-8290 or CAPS.014District@chicagopolice.org
14th District Alert – Herbie Pulgar, Gang Intervention Program Offender
PO Chavez reported that Herbie Pulgar, known MLD gang member who has been stealing cars in the 14th District, is under curfew. If residents see Pulgar outside after 7pm call 911 immediately.
14th District Food Drive
The 14th District is holding a Food Drive all year long. Food and hygiene products can be dropped off at the 14th District Police Station (2150 N. California Ave.) or at your next Beat Meeting.
The rally will begin at Roberto Clemente High School (1147 N. Western Ave.) at the corner of Western Ave. and W. Division St. The walk will head West on Division St. to California Ave. and then head North on California Ave. to the 14th District Police Station (2150 N. California Ave). Participants are asked to dress in purple to commemorate all victims who have lost their lives due to domestic violence in their homes and to honor those that have survived domestic violence. Bring your drums, instruments, pots, pans and your voice to make noise for those who have none. Send empowering messages, and bring awareness to end domestic violence. The rally is presented by, Connections for Abused Women and their Children (CAWC) and the 14th District Domestic Violence Subcommittee. For more information or to participate please contact:
- Angelica Guillen: 773-278-4110 or aguillen@cawc.org
- Ana Mosqueda: 773-278-4110 or amosqueda@cawc.org
- Maritza Osornio: 773-489-9081 or mosornio@cawc.org
SGT Reyes announced that the 14th District Halloween Party will take place on the 606 Trail this year. For more information please contact the 14th District: 312-744-8290 or CAPS.014District@chicagopolice.org
14th District Alert – Herbie Pulgar, Gang Intervention Program Offender
PO Chavez reported that Herbie Pulgar, known MLD gang member who has been stealing cars in the 14th District, is under curfew. If residents see Pulgar outside after 7pm call 911 immediately.
14th District Food Drive
The 14th District is holding a Food Drive all year long. Food and hygiene products can be dropped off at the 14th District Police Station (2150 N. California Ave.) or at your next Beat Meeting.
Arrest Report
Theft continues to be a problem in Beat 1431 and 1432, especially book bags stolen from cars. SGT Reyes also shared a recent report of a theft from a vehicle that had approximately $8600 worth of stolen belongings (e.g. designer briefcase, laptop, iPad, golf clubs, etc.). SGT Reyes strongly urged people to not keep anything of value in parked vehicles. SGT Reyes also urged residents to keep their parked vehicles locked at all times, even inside locked garages.
Number of arrests since the last CAPS meeting:
- Beat 1431: 26 arrests and 81 "contact cards" written
- Notable arrests:
- 2730 W. Francis Pl – search warrant arrest which resulted in the confiscation of heroin, heroin paraphernalia and money
- 2700 W. Francis Pl - juvenile was caught hiding in a yard with a gun after robbing the local 7 Eleven convenience store.
- 2200 N Milwaukee - officers arrested an offender stealing a vehicle
- Beat 1432: 40 arrests and 58 "contact cards" written
- Notable arrests:
- 2131 N. Oakley – search warrant arrest which resulted in the recovery of 27 grams of Cannabis. The offender is Kevin Oldenberg (spelling could not be confirmed)
- 2300 block of North Lister - criminal defacement graffiti arrest was made
Court Advocacy Reports
Court advocates have been following cases regarding:
Please call the 14th District CAPS office, 312-744-1261 for more information regarding these important Court Advocacy dates.- September 8th court hearing for Victor Torres – apprehended after a foot chase at Los Recuerdos, 2315 W. Fullerton Ave, on Sept 6, 2014 after allegedly shooting at a car of gang-bangers. The judge said there can be no further court postponements on behalf of Torres and the next court date will be October 22nd for a hearing on a motion to dismiss the charges. Torres is currently out of jail on bond.
Section Reports
SECTION 1 (Borders: California, Milwaukee, Armitage)
1) No arrests have been made in connection with the assault reported on the 2100 block of N. Bingham on July 1st. SGT Reyes mentioned that there were follow-up activities related to the incident, however, no arrests have been made at this time.
2) PO Komo reported gang graffiti on Stave and Bingham streets - Cobras, Spanish Lords and MLDs.
2) PO Komo reported gang graffiti on Stave and Bingham streets - Cobras, Spanish Lords and MLDs.
action: Residents are urged to continue calling 911 to report any gang and criminal activity.
SECTION 2 (Borders: Rockwell, Lyndale, Western, Milwaukee)
1)
Congress Pizza – There was no representative of Congress Pizza in
attendance.
2) A representative from Concord Music Hall was in attendance and mentioned that the events at the venue will start to pick up in the Fall. There were no issues to report.
action: Residents
are strongly urged to call 911 to report any
illegal patron or employee behavior at businesses along Milwaukee Ave.2) A representative from Concord Music Hall was in attendance and mentioned that the events at the venue will start to pick up in the Fall. There were no issues to report.
SECTION 3 (Borders: Rockwell, Fullerton, Western, Lyndale)
There were no issues reported in 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)
1) SGT Reyes reported that police representatives will be meeting with the principal of Goethe Elementary School on September 22nd, to discuss the ongoing traffic issues during drop off and pickup times. Meanwhile, there is a consistent rotation of 14th District police officers from the Community Policing office to help address the traffic challenges. SGT Reyes also mentioned that the police will not be "giving breaks" to anyone involved in the traffic violations, and many citations have been given.
2) Children and adults continue to play late night basketball beyond public park hours at the Goethe Elementary School playground. Residents living near the playground have been calling 911 to try to disperse the individuals from playing basketball between 11pm and 2am.
3) On August 1st, there was a stabbing just outside Beat 1431 on the 2300 block of N. Milwaukee. SGT Reyes reported that there has not been an arrest yet.
2) Children and adults continue to play late night basketball beyond public park hours at the Goethe Elementary School playground. Residents living near the playground have been calling 911 to try to disperse the individuals from playing basketball between 11pm and 2am.
3) On August 1st, there was a stabbing just outside Beat 1431 on the 2300 block of N. Milwaukee. SGT Reyes reported that there has not been an arrest yet.
action: Residents are strongly urged to call 911 to report illegal parking and other criminal
activity and 311 for graffiti.
activity and 311 for graffiti.
SECTION 5 (Borders: California, Logan Boulevard, Rockwell, Fullerton)
There were no issues reported in 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) A resident reported police activity September 10th in the alley near the dog park at Western. SGT Reyes checked calls for service, but no activity was logged.
2) Homeless individuals have been using the CTA bus stop at Fullerton and Western as a shelter, making it challenging for other individuals to take the bus at this public location. Police have been ticketing the homeless when they have been drinking in the shelter. PO Chavez suggested that the shelter be cleaned periodically to help keep the area clean and decrease the permanency of the homeless in this public structure. Residents and the police are looking for respectful ways to treat the homeless individuals while also maintaining the public transportation shelter for others to use.
3) Gang graffiti was reported near the dog park on garages on Artesian. Residents will be sharing photos of the graffiti with the police.
4) Although no arrests have been made in the attempted armed robbery on Altgeld and Maplewood, arrests were made for strong armed robberies that occurred West of Beat 1431 (on Altgeld). Arrested was a 12 year old girl and 2-3 teenage male accomplices.
action: Residents are strongly urged to call 911 to report gang activity and 311 for graffiti.
2) Homeless individuals have been using the CTA bus stop at Fullerton and Western as a shelter, making it challenging for other individuals to take the bus at this public location. Police have been ticketing the homeless when they have been drinking in the shelter. PO Chavez suggested that the shelter be cleaned periodically to help keep the area clean and decrease the permanency of the homeless in this public structure. Residents and the police are looking for respectful ways to treat the homeless individuals while also maintaining the public transportation shelter for others to use.
3) Gang graffiti was reported near the dog park on garages on Artesian. Residents will be sharing photos of the graffiti with the police.
4) Although no arrests have been made in the attempted armed robbery on Altgeld and Maplewood, arrests were made for strong armed robberies that occurred West of Beat 1431 (on Altgeld). Arrested was a 12 year old girl and 2-3 teenage male accomplices.
action: Residents are strongly urged to call 911 to report gang activity and 311 for graffiti.
Neighboring BEAT 1432 Key Reports
1) A representative from Rio Chicago (formerly Dolphin Street night club) was in attendance and reported that there has not been any criminal activity.
2) CAPS Facilitator Vicky Schmidt reported that there were "For Rent" signs in the windows of Los Recuerdos that has been closed since the gang related shootings from the Fall of 2014. SGT Reyes does not believe the establishment will be able to receive a liquor license if it is rented due to the past criminal activity.
action: Residents are strongly urged to call 911 to report any illegal patron or employee behavior at this business.
1) A representative from Rio Chicago (formerly Dolphin Street night club) was in attendance and reported that there has not been any criminal activity.
2) CAPS Facilitator Vicky Schmidt reported that there were "For Rent" signs in the windows of Los Recuerdos that has been closed since the gang related shootings from the Fall of 2014. SGT Reyes does not believe the establishment will be able to receive a liquor license if it is rented due to the past criminal activity.
action: Residents are strongly urged to call 911 to report any illegal patron or employee behavior at this business.
Recurring Problem Areas for BEAT 1431 and 1432
3) Gang and drug activity
4) Goethe Elementary School illegal driving and parking practices, late night basketball playing
4) Illegal activities at late night nightclubs
DISCLAIMER
Beat 1431 CAPS volunteers prepared these meeting minutes to the best of their ability.
