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UNIVERSITY CITY DIVISION RESPONSE AREA 2
NOVEMBER 2014
Happy November University City Response
Area 2! October was a busy month! Thank
you to all of those who attended Captain
Garrett’s Crime Reporting and Solutions
meeting as well as Coffee With A Cop. It was
a pleasure meeting with you all. If you were
not able to make either of these meetings,
don’t worry there will be more meetings like
those in the coming months.
In this
newsletter you will find crime statistics for
the month of October and crime prevention
tips for residential burglaries. You will also
find holiday safety tips, youth safety tips and
upcoming community events. Please contact
your community coordinator if you have any
questions or concerns.
RA2 Community Coordinators
CONTENTS
CRIME STATISTICS
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CRIME PREVENTION TIPS (BURGLARIES)
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HOLIDAY SAFETY TIPS
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YOUTH SAFETY INFORMATION
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Officer Krista Dodd
kdodd@cmpd.org
Officer Crystal Figaro
cfigaro@cmpd.org
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
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UNIVERSITY CITY PARTNERS
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704-432-3900
704-432-3900
RA2 SIGNIFICANT ARREST
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NEXTDOOR
Nextdoor.com is the private social network for you, your neighbors and your community. It's the easiest way for
you and your neighbors to talk online and make all of your lives better in the real world. And it's free.
Thousands of neighborhoods are already using Nextdoor to build happier, safer places to call home. People are
using Nextdoor to:
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Quickly get the word out about a break-in
Organize a Neighborhood Watch Group
Track down a trustworthy babysitter
Find out who does the best paint job in town
Ask for help keeping an eye out for a lost dog
Find a new home for an outgrown bike
Finally call that nice man down the street by his first name
Nextdoor’s mission is to use the power of technology to build stronger and safer neighborhoods. CMPD has
partnered with Nextdoor to strengthen neighborhoods and combat crime. Nextdoor has granted CMPD access to
post comments in the Crime & Safety category for your neighborhoods. We hope to see you on Nextdoor soon!
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CRIME STATISTICS
Incident Type
October 2013
October 2014
Difference
Percent Change
Residential Burglary
10
16
6
60.00 %
Larceny-Shoplifting
8
13
5
62.50 %
Larceny from Building
1
5
4
400.00 %
Commercial Burglary
1
4
3
300.00 %
Auto Theft
4
5
1
25.00 %
Larceny-Purse Snatching
0
1
1
NA
Arson
1
1
0
0.00 %
Aggravated Assault-Other Weapon
2
1
-1
-50.00 %
Larceny-Pocket Picking
1
0
-1
-100.00 %
Rape
1
0
-1
-100.00 %
Strong Arm Robbery
1
0
-1
-100.00 %
Armed Robbery
2
0
-2
-100.00 %
Larceny-Other
27
23
-4
-14.81 %
Larceny from Auto
30
24
-6
-20.00 %
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NOVEMBER 2014
CRIME PREVENTION TIPS FOR
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES
Residential Burglaries were up significantly for the month of October 2014 (compared to October 2013). Please consider the following:
Most residential burglars look for crimes of opportunity. They pick what appears to be an easy mark. There are many steps that you can
take to keep your home and your neighborhood safe. The most important step is for you and your neighbors to work together.
What can you do?
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Never allow people you do not know into your home, such as a door-to-door sales person, a person asking to use the phone or
looking for a supposed neighbor.
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Always keep your doors and windows locked day and night.
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Never leave your garage door open.
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Don't have your valuables visible through windows.
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Keep ladders locked in the garage. Burglars can use them for access to otherwise inaccessible second story windows.
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Don't forget when going on vacation to hold or to have someone pick up your mail/newspapers.
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Don't hide a key outside for visiting friends and relatives.
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Don't advertise new gifts or purchases. Break up the cartons before leaving them at the curb.
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Call the police immediately when you see suspicious persons or activities.
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Get to know the police officers in your area.
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If you live in an apartment complex let management know of any problems in the community.
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Start or join a Neighborhood Watch Program Click on this link to find out more:
http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/CMPD/safety/NeighborhoodWatch/Pages/default.aspx
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HOLIDAY SAFETY TIPS
As the holidays fall upon us, the Charlotte–Mecklenburg Police Department would like to provide you with
some home security tips.
1. Make sure your home is well lit. Turn on outside lights, spotlights, motions lights, etc. Leave several
lights on timers while you are away to give your home that lived in look.
2. Keep all shrubbery trimmed. Do not allow shrubbery to conceal windows or doors.
3. Remove anything a burglar could climb up on to gain entry or use to knock out a window or door;
items such as ladders, tools, tables, and chairs.
4. All exterior doors should be solid, rather than hollow core.
5. Don’t leave garage roll down doors open, even while you are home or while you are doing yard work.
6. Use a deadbolt lock to secure your doors. A good deadbolt should have a 1” throw, if you have glass
within 40” of the lock a burglar could reach in and unlock the door. A double cylinders lock (this type
needs a key on both sides to unlock) should be used if glass is near the lock.
7. If you are going away contact a trusted neighbor or friend to pick up your mail, newspaper and other
delivered items.
8. Try not to leave gifts in open view. This is an invitation to burglars.
9. Don’t advertise new gifts or purchases. Break up cartons before leaving them at the curb or dispose
of them another way the morning of trash pick-up.
10. Don’t forget to engrave new gifts or purchases with your Driver’s license number.
11. Don’t open your door to strangers. Be wary of solicitors and salespersons. If a stranger asks to use
your telephone, tell them to stay outside, lock the door behind you and make the call for them.
Never let a stranger inside your home.
12. Don’t give any information about yourself or your neighbor to a stranger.
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HOLIDAY SAFETY TIPS CONTINUED
Please keep in mind the following Holiday Shopping Safety Tips so that you may have a happy and safe
holiday season.
Safety in the Parking Lots
1. Park and walk in well-lit areas.
Safety While Shopping
1. Pay with checks or credit cards when
possible. Don’t flash large amounts of
2. Walk with confidence be aware of people
cash.
around you, and know where you parked.
2. Don’t leave any purchases or your purse
3. Always lock your car doors after leaving
or entering your car.
4. Have your keys in your hand so that you
unattended while shopping or in a
dressing room.
3. Try to carry as little as possible. Make
don’t have to linger before entering your
multiple trips to your vehicle to store
car. Check the back seat before you get
your purchases.
in.
4. Never leave your children alone.
5. Don’t leave packages on the car seats.
Keep packages out of sight in the trunk or
under a covered rear cargo area.
5. If your children get separated from you,
teach them to find a cashier or a security
officer and ask for help.
6. Report all suspicious activity. Call 911
with a description.
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YOUTH SAFETY INFORMATION
Here are some general safety tips for parents to help their children stay safe:
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Instruct your child on how to contact the Police Department, Fire Department or Ambulance by
dialing 911 and how to contact a known family member or responsible trustworthy neighbor or adult
should an emergency arise.
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Check your child's route to and from school. Call attention to any dangerous spots such as vacant
lots, alleyways, etc. Advise them what to do if a strange person follows or approaches them.
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Instruct your child's school to notify you immediately if your child is absent. Inform the principal who
is authorized to pick your child up from school. Try to have the same person pick your child up every
day when possible.
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Instruct your child to never take a ride from any strangers even if the person says that they are there
to pick them up because their mom or dad sent them.
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Choose a secret code word to use with your child in case of an emergency. Tell your child never to go
with anyone who does not know this code word.
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Advise your child what to do if they feel lost. Help them to identify the safest place to go or person
to ask for help in reuniting them with you or other caregiver. Examples of safe helpers could be a
uniformed law-enforcement or security officer, store salesperson with a nametag, person with a
nametag who is working at the information booth.
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Teach your child to tell you if anyone asks them to keep a secret, offers them gifts or money, or asks
to take their picture.
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Teach your child to always tell you if something happened while they were away from you that made
them feel uncomfortable in anyway
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YOUTH SAFETY INFORMATION CONTINUED
Especially for Younger Children:
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Teach children their parent's names, phone
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As you always want to know where your child
number, including area code and your full
is, let your child know where you are or will
address.
be.
Teach your child how to use the telephone to
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Talk to your child. Listen to your child. Find
make emergency, local and long distance calls
out what they're thinking, and what they're
and how to reach the operator.
feeling. Every day, know whom they hang out
Never allow your child to use a public
with, what they do, and where they're going.
restroom unattended.
Not only will it help you influence and keep
Don't "personalize" your child's clothing or
track of your child, but you also can get to
accessories with his/her name. Children may
know each other better.
respond to a stranger who calls them by
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Especially for Teens:
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Discuss the effects of alcohol and other drug
name.
use and why they are especially bad for young
Teach your child that a stranger is someone
people. The more your child knows, the
that neither you nor they know well.
better informed their decisions will be about
drug use.
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Advise your child what to do if there is
drinking or drug use occurring at a party and
make it easy for your teenager to leave always have a back-up driver your teen can
call for a ride home.
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Insist that your teen NEVER accept a ride with
someone who has been drinking or taking
drugs.
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Insist that your teen NEVER tolerate party
activities that include vandalism, theft, sexual
intimidation, assault or other illegal activity in
addition to drinking or drug use. Encourage
your teen to call 9-1-1 if necessary.
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NOVEMBER 2014
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS AND UPCOMING
EVENTS
Charlotte Motor Speedway Events
What: World of Outlaws World Finals
Community Events
What: 901 Place Community Meeting
th
When: Thursday, November 6 –Saturday,
November 8th
Where: 901 Place (901 Forty Niner Ave)
When: Thursday, November 20th, 5:00pm
What: Richard Petty Driving Experience
When: Friday, November 7th – Sunday, November
9th 8:00am-6:00pm
What: NASCAR Racing Experience
What: Withrow Downs II Community Meeting
Where: Mallard Creek Baptist Church Of
Charlotte (14901 Mallard Creek Rd)
When: Tuesday, December 2nd, 6:30pm
When: Friday, November 14th – Sunday,
November 16th 8:00am-6:00pm
What: Rusty Wallace Racing Experience
When: Friday, November 21st – Sunday,
November 23rd 8:00am-6:00pm
What: Speedway Christmas
When: Saturday, November 22nd – Tuesday
December 30th
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NOVEMBER 2014
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS AND UPCOMING
EVENTS CONTINUED
UNC Charlotte Home Football Games
Military Appreciation Day
Sat, Nov 08
Coastal Carolina
Jerry Richardson Stadium ()
12:00 p.m.
Sat, Nov 15
Wesley College
Jerry Richardson Stadium ()
12:00 p.m.
Sat, Nov 22
Morehead State
Jerry Richardson Stadium ()
12:00 p.m.
Follow the link below to get the entire 2014 UNC Charlotte Football schedule:
https://inside.uncc.edu/news/item/charlotte-49ers-announce-2014-football-schedule
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What does University City Partners do?
University City Partners is organized as a Municipal Service District, which is the North Carolina
nomenclature for a Business Investment District (BID).
Since its formation, UCP has:
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Funded over $600,000 in publicly approved plans to enhance the area’s economic viability.
Funded a UNC Charlotte study which pegged University City’s economic impact at over $8.4
billion.
Supported existing area businesses and the recruitment of new ones.
University City is:
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The second largest employment center with a workforce of over 71,000.
Home to UNC Charlotte with a student body now exceeding 26,000.
Over 4,800 acres which includes UNC Charlotte and University Research Park.
Visit the following website for more information about what University City Partners is doing and
also find updated information on how N Tryon St is being affected by the Blue Line Extension and
what city bonds could do for you.
http://universitycitypartners.org/news/
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NOVEMBER 2014
SIGNIFICANT ARRESTS RELATED TO RESPONSE AREA 2
Name:
Hilda P. Torres
DOB:
04/03/1994
Charges:
Possess Drug Paraphernalia
Possess Heroin
Area:
University City/Oak Leigh
Name:
Daja Iman Green
DOB:
03/28/1995
Charges:
Larceny by Employee
Area:
N. Tryon/J W Clay
Name:
Tasha Johnson
DOB:
08/08/1973
Charges:
Obtain Property False Pretense x2
Poss Stolen Goods/Prop x3
Area:
Harris Houston/Kempsford
Name:
Kevin James Wright
DOB:
10/16/1993
Charges:
Breaking and or Entering
Larceny after Break/Enter
Common Law Robbery
Robbery – Free Text
Poss Stolen Goods/Prop
Area:
N. Tryon/Wednesbury
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SIGNIFICANT ARRESTS RELATED TO RESPONSE AREA 2
Name:
Ellis Jaysen Johnson
DOB:
11/15/1991
Charges:
PWISD Marijuana
Possess Drug Paraphernalia
Felony Possession Sch I CS
Area:
University City/Mallard Creek Church
Name:
Seamus Kyle Ryan
DOB:
08/23/1993
Charges:
Communicating Threats
Resisting Public Officer
First Degree Burglary
Area:
University City/John Kirk
Name:
Cole Michael Lilly
DOB:
09/05/1992
Charges:
Driving While Impaired
Felony Possession Marijuana
PWISD Marijuana
Possess Drug Paraphernalia
Area:
Mallard Creek Church/Mary Alexander
Name:
Glenn Thrash
DOB:
05/17/1983
Charges:
Poss Stolen Goods/Prop
Area:
N. Tryon/J W Clay
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NOVEMBER 2014
SIGNIFICANT ARRESTS RELATED TO RESPONSE AREA 2
Name:
Elijiah Allan Terry
DOB:
08/06/1996
Charges:
Poss Stolen Goods/Prop
Area:
N. Tryon/J W Clay
Name:
Jalyn Amir Howard
DOB:
12/04/1993
Charges:
Possess Drug Paraphernalia
Simple Possess Sch IV CS x2
PWISD Marijuana
Poss Marij >½ to 1 ½ oz
Area:
University City/John Kirk
Name:
Dashon Xabier Eugene Long
DOB:
06/21/1994
Charges:
Simple Possess Sch IV CS x2
Possess Drug Paraphernalia
PWISD Marijuana
Poss Marij >½ to 1 ½ oz
Area:
University City/John Kirk
Name:
Deandra Maurice Adams
DOB:
04/25/1984
Charges:
Resisting Public Officer
PWISD Marijuana
Possess Drug Paraphernalia
Trafficking in Cocaine
Maintain Veh/Dwell/Place CS
Area:
University City/John Kirk
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