Report by Rhonwyn Ullmann
There were 33 people in attendance this evening. (The most since I’ve been going).
Many having concerns about code violations, crime, parking, etc.
State attorney gave report about frequent offenders and their status, as well as names of others on watch list.
He stresses that we (the public/victims) speak up if we see or experience any crime or potential crime.
Court Watch report: (a number of attorneys who attend court hearings to speak up for victims). They are setting up an orientation for state attorney office attorneys to help them better understand issues in the grove and with concerns about frequent offenders.
Police Report:
32% reduction in crime. 50% reduction in burglaries. Crime down in every category.
“Having said that” said commander Gonzalez:
Today, January 11 in south grove there was a break in. Woman had let her housekeeper go recently. Today, housekeepers son broke into the house, not knowing homeowner was at home. Caught stealing jewelry. Homeowner called police.
Recent gun violence in village west. Was a dispute between 2 men over drugs. There were 3 victims.
They are hoping to re open the west grove sub station. Reason it closed had to do with the building not meeting code. Love king for new location.
Numerous reports of magazine
Sales people going door to door. These are often people casing area. Contact police.
Commander Gonzalez suggests people get cameras, even if fake, deters burglars.
Several new businesses in center grove. Most fitness related.
That’s about it.
Next meeting February 8th