Crime Report District 6

Once again Vickie has generously donated an evening to attend District 6's Crime Analysis Meeting in order to keep us informed. Thank you Vickie! Your commitment to the neighborhood is very much appreciated. Below are notes from the last District Six Crime Analysis & Safety Trend Meeting held on Wednesday, April 27, 2011. Captain Young (District 6) was able to attend the meeting.  Two representatives from the Gateway to Milwaukee were also present.  Captain Young asked us where the most hotels in Milwaukee were located – you might be surprised. They are not Downtown.  Instead, they are in the Airport area.  The Gateway to Milwaukee is a business association that formed a business improvement district (BID).  They receive funding from businesses in the area via a special tax.  Their area is from the airport  West to 13th Street, and North to Howard.  The BID money is spent on improvements and security for the area.  District 6 also has a "hotel squad".  The BID money was also used to hire private security that patrols the Gateway to Milwaukee area and various parking lots at random times in security patrol cars.  They were happy to report crime in the area is down and break-ins to autos are also down.  They presented a special award to District 6 for their involvement.  Captain Young said the Police Dept. does OK on its own but is so much more effective with  community involvement like we have in our area. The special guest speakers this month where the area Alderman.  Alderman Joe Dudzik (District 11) and Terry Witkowski (District 13) were present.  Tony Zielinski was unable to attend. On to the Dist Six Crime Analysis & Safety Trend Meeting: Captain Young wanted to point out that there are truancy sweeps in the area two times a week – areas around high schools such as Pulaski, Hamilton and Bay View.  When the weather gets nicer, kids are restless.  Some of it may be due to the political turmoil – the more deviant, delinquent kids seem to pick up on the fears of the teachers and other school staff. He also receives a daily report on all Districts.  District 6 is currently in 2nd place for the most crime reduction – crime is down 12% overall.  Car thefts are down, burglary is up 15%, robbery Is down 24%.   (District 5 is currently in 1st place for crime reduction.)  Captain Young stressed we live in the best area in Milwaukee.  Crime in District 6 is not in specific areas.  In other areas of the city you know where the crime, drugs, and prostitutes are.  Our District 6 Police Officers stay in District 6. Aggravated Assault – No Firearm      2800 Block S. Kinnickinnic Ave.      Victim works at apartment complex      Victim disciplines one of his employees      Victim is later confronted by one of the tenants (boyfriend of that employee) regarding     the discipline        A physical fight ensues between Victim and Suspect        Victim sustains a broken jaw and 2 broken teeth       Suspect in custody       Case cleared by arrest Robbery - Armed        3300 Block S. 26th St.        Victim walking to store when approached in alley by two B/M – one is armed with a handgun – who demand and obtain Victim's wallet and cell phone        One Suspect was identified through photos b/c of a distinctive tattoo – warrant out for his arrest        Second Suspect still at large        Possibly a "set up"        Case Pending                     3500 Block S. 16th St.        Victim (cab driver) conveys suspect to address given by fare (suspect)        Upon arrival suspect changes address – Victim then notices a vehicle following the cab        Victim conveys suspect to new address and upon arrival Suspect implies weapon, demands and obtains money        Flees in following vehicle                  Suspect in custody – Cleared by arrest                     3000 Block S. Kinnickinnic Ave.        Suspect enters gas station armed with a sawed off shotgun        Suspect displays the weapon, demands and obtains money and flees in a SW direction        Masked suspect described as a W/M, mid 20's, heavy build        There was video which was distributed to the media        Case Pending Robbery – Strong Armed        2800 Block S. 60th St.        Victim walking to store when approached by B/F Suspect who immediately strikes Victim in the face several times knocking her to the ground        Suspect then demands and obtains purse and flees in unknown direction        Two Suspects in custody – This case cleared along with another Milwaukee case and two in West Allis                     3800 Block S. 27th St.        Victim is at restaurant after bar and begins talking with Suspect whom he knows        Suspect follows Victim out of restaurant and knocks Victim to the ground as Victim is putting change in his wallet        Suspect was identified but Victim told D.A. he no longer wished to press charges        No Processed by D.A. per Victim request                        2600 Block S. Fulton St.        Victim leaving bar intoxicated and allegedly gets into what he thinks is a cab and doesn't realize it is not until half way home        Upon arrival at his address Suspect (driver) demands money        Suspect takes Victim to ATM where he strikes Victim several times and demands money – Suspect takes wallet, keys, & cell phone and flees in vehicle        The Victim was able to provide police with vehicle info – Vehicle was stolen        Suspect was identified through investigation but is not yet in custody        Case Pending        Burglaries        22 Burglaries        9 Residential        8 Garage        5 Business Motor Vehicle Thefts        9 Vehicles Stolen        7 have already been recovered (over 77% recovery) Next District Six Crime & Safety Trend Meeting: Wednesday, May 25, 2011 @ 6:30 PM St. Luke's Hospital Auditorium Guest Speaker: Milwaukee County Health Department