Northeast Citizen Patrol crime stats and news 04.10.09 (pdf) NOTE: The NECP has adopted a bi-weekly update schedule for the winter. Check back here, at the Eastside Defender, for breaking news and alerts. ====================
==================== It's not enough to rage against the lie...you've got to replace it with the truth. —Bono ------------------------------------------------------------------- Just one problem property on a block ruins the livability and value of homes all around it. And it takes all the neighbors working together to get rid of it. In the last four years, members of the NECP have worked non-stop to help curtail dozens of problem properties in NE, hoping to someday be relieved of them. Last summer we were catching glimmers of light at the end of the long tunnel, then the foreclosure crisis hit, and many slumlords crappy properties went back to the bank. The bad news is, now the opportunists are buying them back again at extremely low prices and starting a brand new cycle of slum properties in NE and SE. They do little or no upkeep, and the minimum of repairs to bring them to what they say are livable standards, and then fill them right back up with the same type of problem people we thought we got rid of. This is very disturbing and has even put a little dent in my moral. I know it's hard to believe that ol' hard nose John can be fazed, but I am worried, and feel a bit overwhelmed by the enormity of it. This year every home owner in NE and SE needs to get involved in some way to keep a check on problem properties and the people living in them. Trust me; you need to adapt a no tolerance policy on your block. If you give an inch, they will take a mile. Problem people on your block will give you every sob story in the book, making you feel bad and guilty for complaining, they are experts at it. They are manipulators, and so are the slumlord property owners. Some are so good they make you think it's your fault that they have adopted the problem life they have chosen. Don't fall for it, they are lying to you. I've dealt with this dozens of times, and I have not been proven wrong yet. Another disturbing statistic is that we have had an 18% increase in Section 8 housing over the last year in Ward 1 alone. That's a lot. And from our experience, problems and crime follow a good portion of it. One of the things we need to fight for is a quicker way to condemnation of properties in NE. Once a property is condemned, it must be brought up to full code compliance before people can live in it again. That means slumlords can't get away with just fixing minor code violations and renting it out again, and letting the decay continue. Condemnation preserves, and improves the housing stock in NE. If after a fixed period of time no one buys a condemned property, then it is obvious that we did not act soon enough, and the property must come down so something new can be built in its place. Keep in mind that not all boarded buildings are condemned. Even after a building is boarded, we must continue to call 311 on code violations. This will help lead to condemnation. But we still need a quicker path to this point. I think we also need a separate set of standards for people/corporations that own multiple rental properties in Minneapolis. How is it that people/corporations with horrible records of property management, and with dozens of outstanding code violations on their current properties, can continue to get renewals, and new rental licenses for new properties they buy? Until there are serious "cash loss" consequences that are enforced on slumlords, we will continue to have slumlord properties ruining our city. Currently the fees/citations involved in property disrepair are mostly considered a cost of doing business by the slumlords. With the property costing so little, and guaranteed rent coming in - a couple thousand dollars of fees against you from the City doesn't feel like much of a pressure or expense to improve your investment - you just view it as a cost of doing business in with the City of Minneapolis. To fix our serious property problems which are directly tied to our crime problems, it will take every NE resident to push for action. You need to grease the wheel to make it move, your voice is the grease for action when it comes to community problems. We must make NE a place slumlords want to stay out of, and we do that by making it hard on them to do their business. You must hold them to strict standards. If you need help with a problem property on your block that you have tried to resolve but have not had success, let me know the address and the problems. Remember, document everything you have done to try and fix the problem. Times, dates, people you've talked to. If you believe there are criminal activities, document what you see and contact your CPS. ------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTICE: All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. It is unlawful to report a crime knowing that it is false. See Minn. Stat. 609.505. See Mug Shots at www.EastsideDefender.com Jasmine Christine Ristamaki is scheduled to appear in court on 4/22/09. She is charged with controlled substance in the 2nd degree-sale and possession. Both are felony counts. The defendant has not pled guilty to or been convicted of any charges related to the above matter. The following is a description of events as alleged by police: On March 21, 2009 Officers conducted a search warrant. The resident, who was identified by MN/ID as Jasmine Christine Ristamaki, was booked into the Hennepin County Jail for possession of a controlled substance. If you have personally observed this person engaging in conduct that negatively impacts our community, please consider writing a community impact statement describing that conduct and how it has impacted you and the neighborhood as a whole. OR If you haven't observed this individual, but are experiencing similar problems with other people who are engaging in similar conduct that negatively impacts our community, please feel free to write an impact statement as well. You can email your statement to: 2precinctimpact@ci.minneapolis.mn.us at least three days prior to the court date. To write a community impact statement: If you have questions about this, please contact your Crime Prevention Specialist: Carol Oosterhuis 673-2874 carol.oosterhuis@ci.minneapolis.mn.us ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- News from the Second Precinct - Personal Safety when Walking- During the week of March 24-30 in the 2nd Precinct, there have been 15 vehicle break-ins. Items taken include tools, a GPS unit, an iPod, cigarettes, laptop, bag, radio, DVD, baseball caps, stereo, cell phone, amplifier, and a speaker box. Most thefts were in the Sheridan, Holland, and Bottineau neighborhoods. However, there have been thefts throughout the 2nd Precinct: north to Waite Park; south to Prospect Park; east to New Brighton Blvd., and west to 2nd St. NE. We hope that you will help us get the word out to your neighbors to take steps to reduce the opportunity of theft from auto in the community. This is a crime which we frequently see increase in the spring and we have developed a flyer for you to distribute to your neighbors. By following these simple steps, you and your neighbors can help the Minneapolis Police Department and secure your possessions: * Lock your car doors and close your windows. - Highlights for Precinct- *1400 blk Monroe St NE*: Female entered a private residence and removed items not belonging to her. She then came back short time later and said she wanted to return some of the items. She was stopped by officers and booked. Arrested/*BURGLARY Precinct investigating* *1500 blk Madison St NE*: A search warrant was executed by Directed Patrol. 6.21 grams of meth and $975.00 were recovered; a vehicle was seized, and two stolen lap tops were recovered. One suspect was booked. Arrested/*NARCOTICS, R/C STOLEN PROPERTY Precinct investigating* * 800 blk Spring ST NE: Victim called 911 to report that she was sexually assaulted by her ex-boyfriend. Officers met the female victim and were directed to the location of the assault. Suspect answered door and was taken into custody without incident. Scene was secured for investigators, suspect booked. Arrested/*CSCR Precinct investigating* *2500 blk Johnson NE*: Officer observed two males pushing bicycles in an alley and carrying two full garbage bags. Officer noticed that one bag had a hole in it; a cigarette carton was sticking out. Officer had just taken a theft from auto report where a large number of boxes of cigarettes were stolen. Officer followed suspects inside apartment building. There, officer saw suspects with a large number of cigarette cartons of the same brand that were stolen from the vehicle earlier. Arrested/*R & C STOLEN PROPERTY Precinct investigating* ### You can also purchase devices that replace the cam and the lever on quick release wheels and seats with a keyed system. Lock the bicycle to something stationary, preferably where you and others can see it. Note that it is illegal in Minneapolis to lock bikes in a manner that will impede normal pedestrian or traffic movement. (Minneapolis Ordinance 490.150) For more safety tips on preventing bike theft and tips on increasing the possibility that your bike will be recovered if stolen, visit: http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/police/crime-prevention/docs/BikeTheft.pdf The Minneapolis Police Department has chosen 11 block clubs from across the city as winners of 2008 Building Blocks Awards, which are awarded each year to the city's most active and effective block clubs. Northeast winning block club: *3200 Block of Cleveland Street Northeast Block Club, Waite Park neighborhood -- *The 3200 Block of Cleveland Street Northeast Block Club, led by Greg Gooch and Sorcha and Cara Nix, has been progressively growing since its National Night Out celebration in 2001, but was formally established in April 2008 when the neighborhood Web site was launched. The group works with the 2nd precinct and has successfully changed patterns of suspicious behavior on the block including the apprehension of bike thieves and the arrest of illegal plant growers. Additional reports led to the rescue of an endangered senior citizen and the sale and rehab of house that was in disrepair. The club also gets together often for meetings, potlucks, service projects and neighborhood festivals including National Night Out. In April 2008, the block club launched its own Web site http://familylobby.com/clevelandstreet as another effective way to connect with neighbors. Minneapolis has a long tradition of strong block clubs, with neighbors working together to prevent crime, connect people who live and work on the block, and take on issues in their neighborhoods. Block clubs can improve the general quality of life, helping neighbors develop a feeling of mutual support from their community. Each year, the Minneapolis Police Department makes a special effort to honor volunteers and block clubs who have done outstanding work. For more information on block clubs in Minneapolis, and how to start one, visit: www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/safe ---------------- Nick Juarez serves the area south of Broadway in the 2nd Precinct. Carol Oosterhuis serves the area north of Broadway. You may reach them at: Nick Juarez 612-673-2797 nicholas.juarez@ci.minneapolis.mn.us Want to start a block club? Call Carol or Nick. =========================================== --------------------------------------------------------------- Part of the reason we publish these arrest records is to let you know that although many criminals may come into our area from other places, and then leave after they rob us, assault us, burglarize us, steal our cars, sell/buy drugs etc., we want to point out that a significant number of "alleged" criminals live right here, next door to us. Please note that the information listed in public records may be false or inaccurate, and that a margin of error may exist in the reporting, transcribing or printing of these records. If someone listed here lives near you, you may check the previous criminal history of the person at this website using his name and birth date. Many of the addresses criminals give as their residence are rental units. And many of these property owners do not do background checks before they rent to someone. In addition, many times these properties do not even have a valid rental license. If you would like to check the ownership of a property, get the contact information of the property owner, or check if it is licensed for rental, click here: http://apps.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/AddressApp/SearchByAddress.aspx?AppID=P... If you find a property that is being used as a rental but not licensed, please call 311. Information presented in this order: Booking number, Name (last/first/middle), Address of Arrestee, Date of Birth, Date and Time of Arrest, Previous Convictions if any found, Property Owner of Arrestee's Address, and Current Charges against Arrestee. Make sure you let the property owners know your concern about them housing criminals next door to you. Please don't let them get away with profiting at your expense. Send them a letter! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- =========================================== =================== March 23, 2009 No Arrests to Report March 24, 2009 2009008358 DEVRIES, ZACHARY THEODORE 3/20/1988 1717 WASHINGTON AVE NE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55413 3/24/2009 21:57 (Previous Convictions: Theft, Theft-Telecommunications Service; Theft) March 25, 2009 2009008390 BLAKE, WENDELL NMN 8/13/1953 828 SPRING ST NE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55413 3/25/2009 02:28 (Previous Convictions: None Found) 2009008441 CLARK, ANTONIO LAVOR 7/18/1985 1823 ULYSSES ST NE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55418 3/25/2009 16:36 (Previous Convictions: Kidnapping. Confinement for: Kidnapping. Also has several aliases and dates of birth listed) 2009008433 HESKETT, DUANE ARTHUR 10/2/1938 2953 CALINFORNIA ST NE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55418 3/25/2009 16:05 (Previous Convictions: ; Motor Vehicle Registration-Intent to Escape Tax. Also has several aliases and dates of birth listed) 2009008410 PERKINS, CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL 6/18/1983 1426 6TH ST NE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55418 3/25/2009 11:15 (Previous Convictions: Assault-3rd Degree-Substantial Bodily Harm, Theft, Receiving Stolen Property, Burglary; Assault 5th Degree, Domestic Assault. Confinement for: Burglary-2nd Degree-Dwelling) 2009008403 TAYLOR, SHAWN MIRTHEEZ 11/19/1976 1850 POLK ST, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55418 3/25/2009 09:34 (Previous Convictions: Terroristic Threats-Reckless Disregard Risk; Giving Peace Officer False Name-of Another Person, Assault 5th Degree (2), Driving While Impaired-Alcohol Conc 0.08 or more) 2009008422 TERWILLIGER, JOHN LEE 11/24/1963 2323 LINCOLN ST NE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55418 3/25/2009 14:44 (Previous Convictions: ; Driving While Impaired) March 26, 2009 2009008559 LLOYD, MARVIN MARIO 7/4/1981 1005 19TH AV NE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55418 3/26/2009 16:49 (Previous Convictions: ; Drugs-5th Degree) 2009008553 MORALES-PEREZ, ARTURO NMN 12/18/1973 1004 26TH AVE NE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55418 3/26/2009 16:11 (Previous Convictions: None Found) March 27, 2009 No Arrests to Report March 28, 2009 2009008769 CRANDALL, ROBERT WILLIAM 11/18/1972 1434 WASHINGTON ST NE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55418 3/28/2009 17:16 (Previous Convictions: Burglary-1st Deg-Dwelling-Non-accomplice Present, Drugs-5th Degree, Burglary, Deprive of Custody Right-Viol Ct Ord-Take Minor; Theft (2), Assault-5th Degree (2), Traffic-Owner Fail to Provide Vehicle Insurance, Driving While Impaired, Giving Peace Officer False Name-of Another Person, Domestic Assault-Intent Cause Fear of Harm/Death. Confinement for: Burglary-1st Deg-Dwelling-Non-accomplice Present) March 29, 2009 2009008845 FOLLAND, ALAN 4/22/1974 2334 COOLIDGE ST NE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55418 3/29/2009 11:49 (Previous Convictions: Assault-2nd Degree-Dangerous Weapon, Drugs-5th Deg-Poss Sch 1,2,3,4-Not Small Amt Marij, Drugs-5th Degree; Drivers License-Driving After Suspension) March 30, 2009 2009008969 PATTERSON, ISSAC AKEAM 7/15/1974 929 CENTRAL AVE NE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55413 3/30/2009 19:31 (Previous Convictions: Simple Robbery, Drugs-5th Degree, Fleeing a Peace Officer in a Motor Vehicle (2), Theft, Domestic Assault by Strangulation. Confinement for: Domestic Assault by Strangulation. Also has several aliases and dates of birth listed) March 31, 2009 2009009022 GORDON, APPOLLO JAY 6/12/1976 309 17TH AVE NE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55413 3/31/2009 05:31 (Previous Convictions: None Found) 2009009083 HANSON, SHARON ANN 3/28/1956 1426 6TH ST NE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55413 3/31/2009 21:50 (Previous Convictions: Drugs-5th Deg-Poss Sch 1,2,3,4-Not Small Amt Marij, Aiding an Offender to Avoid Arrest) 2009009072 KUJAK, JONATHAN JERRY ROMAN 11/15/1981 3032 TYLER ST NE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55418 3/31/2009 19:55 (Previous Convictions: Financial Transaction Card Fraud-Use-No Consent, Drugs-5th Degree, Drugs-5th Deg-Poss Sch 1,2,3,4-Not Small Amt Marij; Check forgery-Offer/Possess W/Intent to Defraud. Confinement for: Drugs-5th Degree. Also has several aliases and dates of birth listed) 2009009077 STOKES, JOSHUA EARL 9/22/1983 3550 FILLMORE ST NE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55418 3/31/2009 20:42 (Previous Convictions: None Found) April 1, 2009 2009009132 HAMM, TIMOTHY ALBERT 11/24/1960 3555 POLK ST NE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55418 4/1/2009 07:56 (Previous Convictions: Assault-3rd Degree-Substantial Bodily Harm, Receiving Stolen Property; Agg Viol-DL Susp/Cancel/Revoked/Denied, Give Peace Officer False Name, Obstruct Legal Process, Arrest or Firefighting (2), Domestic Assault, Damage to Property-3rd Deg-Reduce Value $251-$500, Check Forgery-Offer a Forged Check, Theft, Assault 5th Degree (3), Driving While Impaired-Refuse to Submit to Test, Obstruct Legal Process-Interfere w/Peace Officer. Confinement for: Assault-3rd Degree-Substantial Bodily Harm) 2009009100 MESSERSCHMIDT, ANTHONY RAMEY 8/4/1976 3101 TYLER ST NE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55418 4/1/2009 00:09 (Previous Convictions: Theft; Careless Driving (2).) 2009009105 SHELTON, RONTELL DEVON 12/27/1984 1206 2ND ST NE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55413 4/1/2009 00:43 (Previous Convictions: ; Domestic Assault, Domestic Assault-Gross Misdemeanor) 2009009183 VELISEK, WADE ALLEN 10/29/1956 1434 WASHINGTON STREET NE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55418 4/1/2009 18:04 (Previous Convictions: Theft-of Leased or Rented Personal Property (2), Check Forgery-Offer a Forged Check (2), Drugs-5th Degree (2), Check forgery-Offer/Possess W/Intent to Defraud, Receiving Stolen Property, Theft-Take/Drive Motor Vehicle-No Owner Consent (2), Financial Transaction Card Fraud-Use-No Consent (2), Drugs-5th Deg-Poss Sch 1,2,3,4-Not Small Amt Marij; Unknown Charge, Theft (2), Check Forgery-Offer a Forged Check, Driving While Impaired-Alcohol, Drivers License-DL Cancelled/Denied, Knows, Drives (3), Financial Transaction Card Fraud-Violations. Confinement for: Drugs-5th Degree, Theft-Take/Drive Motor Vehicle-No Owner Consent (2), Check Forgery-Make or Alter a Check, Check Forgery-Offer a Forged Check, Financial Transaction Card Fraud-Violations, Drugs-5th Deg-Poss Sch 1,2,3,4-Not Small Amt Marij, Financial Transaction Card Fraud-Use-No Consent. Also has several aliases and dates of birth listed) April 2, 2009 2009009236 ANDERSON, ANTONIO LATRASE 12/5/1971 735 TYLER ST NE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55413 4/2/2009 01:49 (Previous Convictions: Drugs-3rd Degree) 2009009226 CARLSON, DANIEL SCOTT 11/19/1976 3751 CENTRAL AVE NE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55418 4/2/2009 00:07 (Previous Convictions: Carry Weapons Without Permit, Careless Driving (2), Obstruct Legal Process, Arrest or Firefighting) 2009009310 COLLETT, SHARITY MARIE 3/15/1988 523 36 1/2 AVE NE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55418 4/2/2009 17:09 (Previous Convictions: None Found) 2009009327 NELSON, BRIAN DAVID 10/8/1960 1912 WASHINGTON AVE NE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55418 4/2/2009 20:24 (Previous Convictions: Fleeing a Peace Officer in a Motor Vehicle, Assault-5th Degree; Agg Viol-DL Susp/Cancel/Revoked/Denied, Assault-5th Degree, DWI-Alcohol or Controlled Substance, DWI-Agg Violation-License Revoke/Cancel/Suspend, Driving While Impaired. Confinement for: Fleeing a Peace Officer in a Motor Vehicle. Also has several aliases and dates of birth listed) April 3, 2009 2009009354 NEIBER, DAVID FRANCIS 2/24/1969 2634 PIERCE ST, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55418 4/3/2009 00:36 (Previous Convictions: Drugs-5th Degree (2), Check Forgery-Offer a Forged Check, Burglary, Drugs-5th Deg-Poss Sch 1,2,3,4-Not Small Amt Marij, Possession of Burglary or Theft Tools, Burglary-3rd Deg-Steal/Commit Felony or Gross Misd; DWI, Agg Viol-DL Susp/Cancel/Revoked/Denied, Assault-5th Degree, Giving Peace Officer False Name-of Another Person. Confinement for: Possession of Burglary or Theft Tools, Burglary-3rd Deg-Steal/Commit Felony or Gross Misd. Also has several aliases and dates of birth listed) 2009009353 NESTER, JOANNE LEA 8/5/1964 2634 PIERCE ST NE, MPLS, MN 55418 4/3/2009 00:35 (Previous Convictions: None Found) 2009009395 YOUNG, SHAUN DAVID 1/17/1969 1715 UNIVERSITY AV NE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55418 4/3/2009 10:28 (Previous Convictions: Harassment-Stalking, Domestic Abuse, Drugs-Simulated-Manuf/Sell/Deliv-Represent as Narc, Domestic Abuse-Violate Order for Protection, Domestic Assault by Strangulation-Fam-Hse Hold Mbr; Assault-5th Degree, Domestic Abuse, Domestic Abuse-Viol Order for Protection-Contempt, Domestic Assault-Gross Misdemeanor) April 4, 2009 2009009467 ARNOLD, RALPH DASHEIK 8/7/1987 627 POLK ST, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55413 4/4/2009 01:27 (Previous Convictions: None Found) 2009009535 HAFLUND, LEROY ALLAN 3/7/1962 2637 QUINCY STREET NE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55418 4/4/2009 18:31 (Previous Convictions: None Found) -- No Arrests to Report =========================================== ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Now you can. The 2nd Precinct CLEAN sheet gives names, pictures and other information about the Eastside's top 13 problem people. At the top of the CLEAN sheet gives information on how people get selected for placement here. The purpose of the list is to keep the public informed as to the custodial, probationary and warrant statuses of our area's chronic livability offenders. The inclusion of photos will also allow people to associate names with faces and assist in our efforts to gather community impact statements for court. Remember that the people on the list are not necessarily wanted by the police and citizens should not call 911 on those individuals without active warrants. Here is the link to view the latest CLEAN sheet. ----------------------------------------------- New MPD officer feedback tool offered online The Minneapolis Police Department has created a new online form that makes it very easy for the public to share their feedback, positive or negative, on police officers and the work they do. The MPD is constantly striving to lead the way in law enforcement service and is committed to being a department that serves with integrity and honor. Chief Tim Dolan is pleased with the new accessibility and states that "the largest key to earning our citizens' trust and support is being accessible, transparent in our operations, and accountable to the public. This new medium for feedback, along with squad cameras, supervisory oversight of pursuits and use of force reviews, makes us much more accountable. These tools have aided in reducing injuries and the associated costs to both officers and arrestees." The department encourages the public to share information on notable efforts by officers, as well as complaints of potential misconduct. Having this information allows the MPD to more accurately assess officer performance and make necessary changes more quickly. The web page allows people to submit compliments for officers or department units they believe have done exceptional work. Any compliments shared by the public will go to the Office of the Chief of Police. They will be placed in the officer's permanent personnel file and could even result in an award from the Chief. Police Chief Dolan is dedicated to commending his officers and reinforcing good police work, and this new tool helps make that possible. It's also critical that the MPD hears about potential misconduct. In Minneapolis, complaints can go to either the Minneapolis Police Department's Internal Affairs Unit or the Minneapolis Civil Rights Civilian Police Review Authority. The online tool allows Web visitors to file complaints with either of those offices. For more information on submitting a compliment or a complaint, visit http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/forms/mpd-citizen-report/ FREE 12-point Security Check of your Home He has offered to give everyone in NE and SE a 12-point home security check at no charge. You do have to mention the NECP when you call, but it's entirely free. Give them a call at: 612-331-3093 2008 State of the Precinct Report, and what is planned for 2009. --- Post your stolen property on www.EastsideDefender.com under "Stolen Property" in the Classifieds. You can also post any other safety issue under "Safety Stuff" in the classifieds. If you have something to sell, trade, or give away, post it for free on the site too. Second Precinct Committee (2PAC) meetings are held at 6:00 pm on the second Monday of every month at Monroe Village, 1900 Central Avenue N.E. It is located directly across the street from the Central Avenue Second Precinct. You may also park in the Second Precinct parking lot. If you know of someone that deserves the NECP Good Samaritan Award, please let us know at tip@nepatrol.org Would you like to help sponsor these awards? Please send a check for $25.00 to NECP, PO Box 18619, Minneapolis, MN 55418 ============= Community Impact Statements: Community Impact Statements are descriptions of the impact that a crime or crime pattern has had on the people who live, work, and visit where it occurred. These statements are submitted to city/county attorneys or other appropriate officials to help the courts make decisions about sentences for offenders convicted of the crimes. Impact statements may provide information that will not be found in police reports. Who can write a statement? When I have an opportunity to submit a Community Impact Statement on a crime or an arrestee, how do I find out? If you are signed up for the email crime alert program from the Minneapolis Police Department, your Crime Prevention Specialist will occasionally send information about individuals with open cases and will direct you to the City Attorney's website to complete a community impact statement on a misdemeanor crime or the County Attorney's website to complete a community impact statement on a felony. You may also go to the city and county attorneys' websites and review the information. The City Attorney's webpage is at: The County Attorney's webpage is at: http://www.hennepinattorney.org/cpMapMinneapolisNeighborhood.aspx?prec=2 The Hennepin County Attorney's website also allows you to provide feedback on crime in your community, not connecting the information to a specific case. To sign up for the email crime alerts from the Police Department: http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/police/crimealert/signup.asp When you sign up, you will receive information on community impact statements along with crime alerts, seasonal tips, highlights in the police department, and notices about safety programs in your neighborhood. You will receive about 1 - 2 emails each week. What type of cases may I submit a statement about? The City Attorney's system contains only misdemeanor cases prosecuted by the City of Minneapolis. Most of the cases involve livability issues such as: Consuming in public, public urination, loitering with intent to buy or sell narcotics, lurking, and disorderly conduct. The Hennepin County system contains information about felony cases such as: Murder, Felony drug possession, Felony property cases, Weapons, Property Damage. Hard Copy of Impact Statement. Send the NECP Anonymous Crime Tips Do you know about a criminal activity that you want the police to know about but are afraid to contact them directly? Then tell us and we'll let them know. Please be as detailed as possible. 1. Hours when activity occurs Send an email to: tip@nepatrol.org or call: 612-708-3064 Would you like to sponsor this NECP newsletter? We will run your 50 word commercial message one time for $30.00. email: john@nepatrol.org Multiple discounts available. Help us build our crime and safety network by encouraging your friends and neighbors living in NE and SE to register to get our news directly. Just have them send an email to info@nepatrol.org asking to get the crime newsletter. Our goal is to have every household with a computer getting our news directly and having every person without a computer being informed by their neighbor with a printed version. ------------------------------------------------- Just visit this sight www.NECPreports.org today and click on; "Click here to apply to be an NECP Patrol Member." and follow the instructions. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ward 1, Council Member Paul Ostrow Ward 3 Council Member Diane Hofstede Mayor R.T. Rybak To file a City Attorney Impact Statement (misdemeanor cases) go here: http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/attorney/impact-statements.asp To file an Impact Statement with the Hennepin County Attorneys Office (for felonies) go here: http://www.hennepinattorney.org/cpMapMinneapolisNeighborhood.aspx?prec=2 ***** That's it for this week. Remember to watch out for your neighbor and neighborhood. Call 911 anytime something or someone arouses your suspicion. If you would like to walk with the NECP apply here: www.NECPreports.org If you would like to volunteer in another way, just send me a note: john@nepatrol.org "Don't Move.Improve!" Thank you, John Schulte PS. We are always in need of donations to help keep things running at the NECP. If you can afford it, please help out by sending us a check or money order. Thank you. |
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