Minutes from July Dist 6 Crime & Safety Trend Meeting

We had a few technical difficulties with July's notes, but Vickie & Nancy came through for us so that we could get them out to you. We still need a reporter for District 2's monthly meeting. Stay informed and help your community at the same time. Thank you Vickie!  Thank you Nancy! District 6 Crime & Safety Trend Meeting Notes from Wednesday, July 27, 2011 Meeting Events in July, 2011 AGGRAVATED ASSAULT WITH FIREARM    2800 Block S. 14th Street Suspect upset after arguing with family members Leaves apartment and flees into a common basement in the building. Suspect fires several rounds in the basement and flees Suspect was apprehended by officers on the scene and arrested. Case cleared by arrest. ARMED ROBBERY 5100 Block S. Howell Avenue Suspect and victim (who used to date) engage in a verbal argument Suspect "snatches" cell phone from victim Suspect strikes victim several times and displays a handgun in his waistband when victim attempts to get the cell phone back Suspect taken into custody Case cleared by arrest. 5100 Block S. Howell Avenue Victim exits hotel room and goes into parking lot to smoke a cigarette Victim is approached by two unknown black males One displays handgun, demands and obtains money Case pending 1500 Block W. Dakota Street Victim is walking when approached by suspect who is on bicycle - suspect asks victim if he would like to buy the bicycle and victim agrees Victim takes out money and suspect displays a knife and demands money Victim yells for help and suspect flees without obtaining anything STRONG ARMED ROBBERY 2600 Block West Oklahoma Ave. Victim walking in the alley when she alleges she is approached by an unknown suspect in the alley who knocked her to the ground and took her cell phone. Officer later stops an individual matching the description of the suspect leaving the residence of the victim. Further investigation revealed the story was untrue and the victim made it up because she was mad at her boyfriend Case found to be baseless and citation issued to victim for obstructing an Officer. MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT Total Thefts:  21 Over 52% of these vehicles have already been recovered (11 of 21). BURGLARIES Residential:  13 Garage:  14 Business:  0 Protect Yourself!! Remember to lock all doors and windows because many burglaries occur by entry into an unlocked door (especially garage service doors!!!). Consider installing motion sensitive lighting (with bulb out of reach). Install quality heavy duty deadbolt locks (on home and garage) and strong metal strike plates. Make sure you have a sold and strong door and frame. Beware:  Elderly Scams Suspects target elderly and claim to provide services or handle utilities (i.e. roof repair, yard work, WE Energies, water company, etc.). Suspects strongly persuade their victims to let them in their homes or have them exit their residence. Some wear id cards or carry clip boards. Vehicles used:  Newer model pick-up trucks - white, black or gray. Suspects:  White or hispanic males. 30-45 years of age. 5'8" - stocky build. Guest Speaker Brian Hoffer from Milwaukee Public Schools Recreation Division.  Did you know thy are celebrating 100 years of Service this year? Brian also distributed the Fall, 2011 Recreation Guide. There were problems with a video he planned to share with us that showed all of the various activities available. Community Liason Officers: Please call them to schedule your next neighborhood block watch meeting: Phone (414) 935-7198 Police Officer Marissa Gutmann-Gnadt mgutma@milwaukee.gov Police Officer Carlos Felix cfelix@milwaukee.gov Next District 6 Crime Analysis Meeting Our next meeting is Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Luke's Hospital - Auditorium.  Free valet parking is available. Community Liason Officers: Phone (414) 935-7198 Police Officer Marissa Gutmann-Gnadt mgutma@milwaukee.gov