Mother nature sent the rest of the nation a deep freeze for January, but on our night for “Frozen”, she only rained us out. Stay tuned for a new date!
Road Improvements Scheduled for Utopia
It appears that the road and drainage issues reported to Commissioner Sarnoff by the Utopia Board have made it through the capital appropriations process and is scheduled to begin immediately per his newsletter today.
South Grove Phase I Roadway & Drainage Improvements are Underway!
As we all know, the majority of Coconut Grove is enduring a major facelift as our roads, sidewalks and drainage systems are improving. We appreciate your patience during this much needed process.
Currently, the South Grove Phase I Roadway Improvements have just begun. Work is slated to be completed January 18, 2015. The scope of the work includes minor storm sewer improvements and asphalt/pavement restoration and reconstruction between the following construction limits:
1. Poinciana Avenue East of Kent Court
2. Poinciana Avenue & Solana Road
3. Ensenada Avenue North of La Playa Boulevard
4. Ventura Avenue East of Le Jeune Road
5. Utopia Court South of El Prado Boulevard
6. El Prado Boulevard from Utopia Court to Midway Street
The hours of operation for this project will be 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., Mondays through Fridays. The schedule could change due to bad weather. Some lane closures may be necessary, but accessibility to local traffic and pedestrians will be maintained at all times. If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact the City’s Public Information Section at (305) 416-1280, or email Wendy Jaramillo or Alicia C. Alvarez at [email protected] or [email protected].
Burglars Arrested in North Grove
On Thursday, September 25, at 11:00 PM, a grove officer received information from a passerby that several males were walking in the area of SW 17 Ave and Tiger Tail looking suspiciously into vehicles and homes. Officers were able to locate the below listed males that were in the area with backpacks attempting to conceal themselves from the police units. The males were unable to dispel the officers cause for alarm and had no legitimate reason their presence in the area at that time. Further investigation revealed that they had an extensive criminal past for Burglary and Grand Theft.
Arrested in Coconut Grove
This is just the latest example of how the residents and the police working together can have an incredible impact in preventing crimes.
Commander Manuel A. Morales
Coconut Grove NET
Miami Police Department
Arrest for Grove Burglaries at Intersection of Pamona and Le Jenne
Email Received from Commander Morales, Miami Police Department:
On Monday, September 22, 2014 at approximately 10 Am – Our units handled reported burglaries in the 3600 block of Poinciana Avenue, Palmetto Avenue, and Frantz Rd. The resident on Frantz Rd was home and witnessed the offender attempting to gain access into the home via the rear glass sliding door.
At the same time, our partners in the Coral Gables Police were working several incidents in their jurisdiction that appeared related to the ones in the south grove.
The units in Coral Gables were able to locate an offender matching the description of our burglar. The grove resident was able to positively identified the offender as our burglar that was arrested on the spot. At this time, members of our Burglary Unit are working closely to conduct the follow up investigation with the Gables Police.
Unfortunately, the offender does not appear connected to the burglary incidents in the north grove.
I will keep you update on our progress once the investigation is completed. One more criminal off our streets!
Commander Manuel A. Morales
Coconut Grove NET
Miami Police Department
South District Substation
2200 West Flagler St.
Miami, FL. 33135
Office 305-643-7170
Mobile 786-300-1479
Fatal Shooting at Douglas Rd and Williams Ave
This violent crime was very close to our neighborhood. Our police patrol discourages criminals like this from entering Utopia.
Date: Wed, 20 Aug 2014 02:16:11 +0000
At approximately 7 PM, we received a 911 call of a male shot at Douglas Rd and Williams Avenue. Our Grove Problem Solving Team units were in the vicinity conducting a narcotics investigation. The officers arrived on scene within minutes and contacted a witness that provided a description of the shooter and his direction of travel.
Units were able to locate and apprehend the offender. Miami Fire rescue responded, treated, and transported the victim to the hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
The investigation required the closing of SW 37 Ave, which has since been re-opened to vehicular traffic.
It is a tragedy that this incident led to the loss of life, but the officers’ quick response led to the apprehension of a violent suspect that is no longer on our streets.
The investigation continues.
Cmdr. Manuel Morales