BEAT 1431 + 1432 CAPS
Meeting Minutes
November 19, 2015
The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 21st, 2016, 7:00pm at Haas Park Field House, 2402 N. Washtenaw.
Officers Present: 1431: PO Chavez, PO Soto, PO Alvarez, PO McNamara, PO Radulescu, Liz Rios – 14th District CAPS organizer and CAPS Facilitator Vicky Schmidt
Number of Beat 1431 + 1432 residents present: 8
General Announcements
Tree of Hope – Thursday, December 3rd, 2015 at 6PM
Lighting Ceremony and Prayer Vigil at 14th District Police Station, 2150 N. California Ave. Remember victims who have died as a result of domestic violence and pray for those who are challenged by domestic violence in their homes.
14th District Chicago Police Department Recruitment Open House – November 21st, 2015, from 1pm - 4pm.
Join the 14 District for pizza and the movie “Police Academy and sign up for the exam. Officers will be on hand to answer all your questions.
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.
14th District Christmas Toy Drive
Call the 14th District Community Policing Office (312-744-1261) to donate new, unopened, unwrapped toys for children 14 years and under. The Toy Drive ends Dec 18th.
Lighting Ceremony and Prayer Vigil at 14th District Police Station, 2150 N. California Ave. Remember victims who have died as a result of domestic violence and pray for those who are challenged by domestic violence in their homes.
14th District Chicago Police Department Recruitment Open House – November 21st, 2015, from 1pm - 4pm.
Join the 14 District for pizza and the movie “Police Academy and sign up for the exam. Officers will be on hand to answer all your questions.
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.
14th District Christmas Toy Drive
Call the 14th District Community Policing Office (312-744-1261) to donate new, unopened, unwrapped toys for children 14 years and under. The Toy Drive ends Dec 18th.
Arrest Report
Theft continues to be a problem in Beat 1431 and 1432, especially from cars. Residents were strongly urged to not keep anything of value in parked vehicles and to keep their parked vehicles locked at all times, even when parked inside locked garages.
Number of arrests since the last CAPS meeting:
- Beat 1431: 15 arrests and 79 "contact cards" written
- Beat 1432: 30 arrests and 54 "contact cards" written
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.- At the Nov 5th, 2015 court hearing, Victor Torres, was sentenced to three years in jail. Torres was in custody for additional criminal felonies and pled guilty to a weapon felony (unlawful use and possession of a firearm). Torres was apprehended after a foot chase with police at Los Recuerdos at 2315 W. Fullerton Ave, on Sept 6, 2014 after allegedly shooting at a car of gang-bangers.
Section Reports
SECTION 1 (Borders: California, Milwaukee, Armitage)
1) An arrest was made in connection with an assault reported on the 2100 block of N. Bingham on July 1st, however, the victim refused to prosecute.
2) Cobra, Spanish Lord and MLD gang graffiti continues to be a problem on Stave and Bingham streets.
2) Cobra, Spanish Lord and MLD gang graffiti continues to be a problem on Stave and Bingham streets.
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 – No representatives from Congress Pizza were present at this CAPS meeting. This is the 5th consecutive meeting they have not attended. Police officers reported that there have not been any calls for service and no illegal congregations in the alley.
2) A representative from Concord Music Hall was in attendance and said they would be contributing 750 turkeys with Alderman Moreno for needy families and senior citizens on Nov 20th. The representative also said that the Concord puts people at the club who have had too much to drink in Uber taxis and has them taken to the Blue Line in an effort to prevent them from driving drunk.
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 said they would be contributing 750 turkeys with Alderman Moreno for needy families and senior citizens on Nov 20th. The representative also said that the Concord puts people at the club who have had too much to drink in Uber taxis and has them taken to the Blue Line in an effort to prevent them from driving drunk.
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) Goethe school parking is still a problem during drop off and pickup times. Both streets and garages are being blocked while parents drop off students. Police are giving tickets to anyone involved in the traffic violations and many citations have been given. SGT Reyes was not at the meeting to report on a meeting with the principal of Goethe Elementary School on September 22nd, to discuss the ongoing traffic issues.
2) There was no update on children and adults playing late night basketball beyond public park hours at the Goethe Elementary School playground.
2) There was no update on children and adults playing late night basketball beyond public park hours at the Goethe Elementary School playground.
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)
1) The FBI has taken over the Oct 22nd case of the woman who was kidnapped in the 2400 block of North Fairfield late at night. A couple showed her a gun, forced her into their car and then left her in Hammond Indiana. They took her to several ATM’s, but her card didn’t work at any of them. The woman was not hurt, but they stole her cell phone, iPad and credit cards. Police put out alerts and distributed flyers in the neighborhood.
There was a second attempted kidnapping incident in the 2400 block of N. Richmond, which is not in our Beat, at 10:09 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 24th. After they robbed the victim, she fought off the offenders and escaped.
2) A representative from Haas Park asked for extra police coverage at Haas Park. A car parked at Haas was broken into the night before the CAPS meeting. There has not been a 14th District Park Car for months and the police now only stop 1 or 2 times a week. The resident was also concerned that 10 park security cameras have been broken for 5 months, which is a Park District issue, and more people are loitering around the park. He said more police presence is needed because there are over 1000 people, including kids, in park programs there. Officers recommended that our community continue to advocate for more police attention at Haas Park.
3) There was an armed robbery on the 2400 block of Talman in August, however, the victim was not able to identify the offender.
There was a second attempted kidnapping incident in the 2400 block of N. Richmond, which is not in our Beat, at 10:09 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 24th. After they robbed the victim, she fought off the offenders and escaped.
2) A representative from Haas Park asked for extra police coverage at Haas Park. A car parked at Haas was broken into the night before the CAPS meeting. There has not been a 14th District Park Car for months and the police now only stop 1 or 2 times a week. The resident was also concerned that 10 park security cameras have been broken for 5 months, which is a Park District issue, and more people are loitering around the park. He said more police presence is needed because there are over 1000 people, including kids, in park programs there. Officers recommended that our community continue to advocate for more police attention at Haas Park.
3) There was an armed robbery on the 2400 block of Talman in August, however, the victim was not able to identify the offender.
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) 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). The arrested individuals included a 13 year old girl and 2 teenage male accomplices.
2) Homeless individuals have been using the CTA bus stop at Fullerton and Western as a shelter, making it challenging for people to enter and exit the bus at this public location. Police have been ticketing the homeless when they have been drinking in the shelter. PO Chavez said that the shelter has been cleaned to help decrease the permanency of the homeless in this public structure.
3) Neighbors are still waiting for a formal traffic report from Alderman Moreno covering the Western and Logan Blvd corner. The police will follow up with the 1st Ward Office as a followup.
4) A neighbor reported that an illegal parked construction trailer with no license plate has been in front of 2418-22 N. Artesian for weeks and gave the police a picture of the trailer. Police said to call 911.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 people to enter and exit the bus at this public location. Police have been ticketing the homeless when they have been drinking in the shelter. PO Chavez said that the shelter has been cleaned to help decrease the permanency of the homeless in this public structure.
3) Neighbors are still waiting for a formal traffic report from Alderman Moreno covering the Western and Logan Blvd corner. The police will follow up with the 1st Ward Office as a followup.
4) A neighbor reported that an illegal parked construction trailer with no license plate has been in front of 2418-22 N. Artesian for weeks and gave the police a picture of the trailer. Police said to call 911.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 at the club. In the past six months he reported there have been only 2 contact cards created. He also said that their security team escorts people who may have had too much to drink to their cars. If they are deemed unable to drive, their staff takes them home.
2) 7 cars in the 2200 block of W. Diversey had windows broken reportedly due to rocks being thrown at them.
3) There was one arrest in the 2000 block of N. Western of an offender that was wanted for Attempted Murder and home invasion in the 9th District. The offender does not live in the 14th District.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 at the club. In the past six months he reported there have been only 2 contact cards created. He also said that their security team escorts people who may have had too much to drink to their cars. If they are deemed unable to drive, their staff takes them home.
2) 7 cars in the 2200 block of W. Diversey had windows broken reportedly due to rocks being thrown at them.
3) There was one arrest in the 2000 block of N. Western of an offender that was wanted for Attempted Murder and home invasion in the 9th District. The offender does not live in the 14th District.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.
