Friday, February 5, 2010

WSWCA E-post: 02/04/10

Save the Date for Seger's Spring Festival Fundraiser
Get out your calendars, it's time to save the date for the 3rd annual SPRING CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL fundraiser! It'll be on Sunday May 16 (rain date: Sunday May 23) and will have all the good stuff you've come to expect: moonbounce, food, treats, petting zoo, games, crafts, music, tennis -- almost more fun than we can handle! Best of all, proceeds from the festival will go towards renovating our beloved playground. It's never too early to think about volunteering, so if you're interested -- in helping plan the event, or donating goods, or pitching in at the event -- please email our Events Co-VP Kara Green at kara.green@comcast.net, with "Seger" in the subject line.


Intermodal Transit Center Study
February 10th, 5:30-7:30pm
Public Open House
1515 Arch Street, 18th Floor, City Planning Commission Room

This study, led by the Mayor's Office for Transportation, was created to look at current demand for inter-city buses as well as projected growth for the next 20 years. This Open House will examine bus demand and transportation infrastructure, and to help identify a potential site for a new Transit Center. Please come by to share your ideas.


Wash West Incidents
The below incidents in the Wash. Sq. West area were recently reported to the 6th District:

(REPORT) On Tuesday, 01/12/10, between 6:30 PM and 8:30 PM, complainant's secured bicycle was taken from the 1200 block Spruce St. without permission.

(ARREST) On Wednesday, 01/13/10, 3:30 AM, 6th District Sergeant Burton observed a male outside 419 S. 12th St. wandering in and out of an alley and also attempting to flag down passing motorists. This male was dispersed previously from this location and returned. The offender also is known to have prior prostitution arrests. The 39 year old offender with a S. Phila. address was arrested and charged with the misdemeanor offense of Nighttime Loitering and Prowling.

(ARRESTS) On Thursday, 01/14/10, 10 PM, an alert Parking Authority Officer observed a male break into a parked Nissan in the 1300 block Locust St. and called police, providing a good description and direction of escape of the offender. A short time later the offender returned to the same vehicle with the smashed window and re-entered, this time with a look-out outside. Again the PPA officer called police and directed them to the offenders who were apprehend by 6th District Officer Savino and 9th District Officer Shirley. The 31 year old offender with a North Phila. address and a 41 year old offender with a South Phila. address were both charged with Theft From Motor Vehicle and Conspiracy.

(REPORT) On Tuesday, 01/19/10, 9:55 PM, complainant was followed from 15th & Locust Sts. to 1300 block Pine St. by two males who pushed him down from behind and took his wallet. The offenders were described as black males, both 20 year old, #1-beard wearing dark clothing, #2-wearing dark clothing, nothing further.

(REPORT) Between Thursday, 12/18/09 and Tuesday, 01/19/10, a laptop and I-pod were discovered missing from complainant's dormitory room in the 1200 block Spruce St. while she was away on Christmas break. There was no forced entry into the building or room.

(REPORT) On Wednesday, 01/20/10, complainant met a male at a club in the 1200 block St. James St. and brought the male back to his residence in the 200 block W. Washington Sq. When the complainant woke up the next morning, the male was gone as was jewelry and a laptop. The offender was described only as a black male.

(REPORT) On Saturday, 01/23/10, 11 PM, bartender at the Caribou Cafe, 1126 Walnut St. reported that a male sat at the bar, was handed a menu, but refused to order anything. Male was told he had to order or leave at which point he placed his hand in his jacket pocket, simulating having a gun and demanded money. The complainant refused and picked up the phone to call police and the male fled from the premises. The offender was described as a black male, 19-23 years, 5'4"-5'6", 130-145 lbs, medium complexion, space between front teeth, wearing a black Phillies jacket and a dark hoody.

(REPORT) On Tuesday, 01/26/10, 7:15 PM, out-of-town complainant was walking in the 200 block S. Juniper St. when a male punched him in the face and snatched his I-phone. The offender was described only as a black male.

(REPORT) On Wednesday, 01/27/10, 2:50 AM, out-of-town complainant met a male inside the club in the 1200 block St. James St., they left to go to the complainant's vehicle parked in the 1300 block Spruce St. Once there, the male told the complainant to give him his money. The male took money from the complainant's wallet, returned the wallet and told complainant not to come back. The male implied that he had a gun, but none was threatened or seen. The offender was described as a black male, 35 years, 6', 170 lbs, goatee, wearing a dark shirt, dark blue jeans. Complainant stated he didn't remember the offender's name.

(REPORT) On Thursday, 01/28/10, between 8 AM and 5:30 PM, complainant's apartment in the 1300 block Locus St. was entered without force and taken was a laptop. 6th District Sergeant Newsome on scene to attempt to lift latent fingerprints.

(ARREST) On Friday, 01/29/10, 1 PM, complainant was making a pizza delivery in the 200 block S. Camac St., leaving his car running. A male took his 1994 Infiniti and drove south on Camac St, without permission. Complainant was able to identify the suspect from photos at Central Detective Division and an arrest warrant will be obtained for the offender. UPDATE: The 37 year old offender with a S. Phila. address is in police custody on an unrelated matter as of 12:40 AM, 02/01/10 and will be charged with Auto Theft and related offenses for this incident.

(REPORT) On Friday, 01/29/10, between 8:30 AM and 7:30 PM, complainant's secured bicycle was taken from the 1000 block Locust St. without permission.

(ARREST) On Friday, 01/29/10, 6th District Sergeant LaRose set up a surveillance for illegal narcotic activity in the Wash. Sq. West area when at 8:55 PM, officers observed a male in the 200 block S. 13th St,sell narcotics to another male The both males were arrested. Confiscated from the seller were 46 packets of crack cocaine and cash. The 49 year old buyer with a S. Phila. address was charged with Possession of Crack Cocaine. The 42 year old seller with an Olney address was charged with Illegal Sales of Crack Cocaine.

(ARRESTS) On Sunday, 01/31/10, 3:30 AM, complainant was walking in the 1000 block Pine St., two males were following him for about a half block when one of the males approached him with a bandana over his mouth and demanded his ATM card, pin number and cell phone., the other male stood as a look out also with a bandana over his mouth. The complainant complied and the males fled. 6th District Officer Erwin stopped two males in the 2000 block J.F.K. Blvd. after learning that complainant's ATM card was used at 1700 Market St. The males were identified and recovered was money, complainant's cell phone and items taken along with bandanas' a 20 year old offender with a North Phila. address and a 21 year old homeless offender were charged with Robbery, Conspiracy and related offenses.

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Zoning &Governmental Affairs Committee

Agenda
01.26.10 Meeting of the Committee
Dorrance Hamilton Building Room 224 @ 7:00pm
Attending:

Zoning Applicants
1) 101-113 S. Juniper Street - application for signage; existing garage
Liquor License Applicants
2) 719 Walnut Street
3) 1305 Locust Street
Other Applicants
4) Ocean Aire- introductory presentation
5) Garces Trading Co. –discussions re. signage and lighting
6) 1300 Spruce Street- introduction of potential project by Architect

Monday, January 25, 2010

WSWCA E-post: 01/25/10

PSA (Police Service Area) Meeting
As those of you who attended the recent Board Meeting know, PSA's are part of the Police Dept.'s new initiative to better connect the community with its police force. Wash West's PSA, run by Lt. Rick Lanzetta, extends from Chestnut to Lombard Street and Broad to the Delaware River. (Those of you who live below Lombard will be contacted by the newly redrawn 3rd District.)

Lt. Lanzetta is charged with extending lines of communication to the neighborhood, and he is responsible 24/7 for what goes on within his boundaries. He will be attending ALL of our future WSWCA Board meetings and taking questions from community members and the board. He has also asked us to distribute his email address: LTRL66@gmail.com.

To learn more online, visit www.phillypolice.com. You'll find forms and reports, as well as ways to submit tips, commend an officer or report police misconduct. You can also connect to the police using Twitter and Facebook...take a look!


Wash West Incidents
The below incidents in the Wash. Sq. West area were recently reported to the 6th District:

ARREST) On Monday, 01/04/10, 1:15 AM, 6th District Officers Macchione and Cifelli observed a male in the 300 block S. 12th St. drinking a 40 oz. beer on the highway in violation of City Ordinance. The male was arrested and found in his possession was a key fob for a 2009 Kia that was parked nearby. The Kia had a broken window and was reported stolen on 01/01/10 in Clifton Heights, Pa. The 40 year old offender with a S. Phila. address was charged with Receiving Stolen Goods, Unauthorized Use of an Auto and City Ordinance.

(REPORT) Between 6 PM, Monday, 01/04/10 and 5:40 AM, Tuesday, 01/05/09, complainant's 1994 Jeep, parked in the 900 block Pine St. was taken without permission. The vehicle was recovered on Wednesday, 01/06/10 in the 3500 block S. Columbus Blvd.

(REPORT) On Tuesday, 01/05/10, between 6:15 AM and 7 PM, out-of-town complainant's 2005 Toyota, parked in the paid garage, 1201 Walnut St. had a window smashed and tools, CDs and $40 USC taken. This report was received by the DPR Unit via phone, police were not dispatched, therefore no latent prints were lifted.

(ARRESTS) The below arrests were made on Thursday, 01/0710 by the City Wide Vice Unit for Prostitution:
200 S. 12th St., 9:05 PM, 1 male
1200 Spruce St, 9:30 PM, 1 male
1200 Spruce St, 9:45 PM, 1 male
200 S. 13th St, 10:30 PM, 2 males
300 S. 12th St, 10:45 PM, 1 male

(ARREST) On Friday, 01/08/10, 6th District Sergeant LaRose set up a surveillance for illegal narcotic activity in the Wash. Sq. West area when at 12 AM, officers observed a male in the 200 block S. 12th St,sell narcotics to another male The males walked off in different directions. The seller was arrested with 4 packets of crack cocaine,and cash in his possession , the buyer fled the scene. The 21 year old seller with a Germantown address was charged with Illegal Narcotic Sales.

(REPORT) On Friday, 01/08/10, between 7 AM and 9 PM, complainant's apartment in the 200 block S. 12th St. had the front door forced open and a purse and clothing were taken. 6th District Officer McQue lifted latent fingerprints from the scene.

(REPORT) On Saturday, 01/09/10, between 2 PM and 3:30 PM, complainant's secured bicycle was taken from the 200 block S. Broad St. without permission.

(REPORT) On Tuesday, 01/12/10, between 6:30 PM and 8:30 PM, complainant's secured bicycle was taken from the 1200 block Spruce St. without permission.

(ARREST) On Wednesday, 01/13/10, 3:30 AM, 6th District Sergeant Burton observed a male outside 419 S. 12th St. wandering in and out of an alley and also attempting to flag down passing motorists. This male was dispersed previously from this location and returned. The offender also is known to have prior prostitution arrests. The 39 year old offender with a S. Phila. address was arrested and charged with the misdemeanor offense of Nighttime Loitering and Prowling.

(ARRESTS) On Thursday, 01/14/10, 10 PM, an alert Parking Authority Officer observed a male break into a parked Nissan in the 1300 block Locust St. and called police, providing a good description and direction of escape of the offender. A short time later the offender returned to the same vehicle with the smashed window and re-entered, this time with a look-out outside. Again the PPA officer called police and directed them to the offenders who were apprehend by 6th District Officer Savino and 9th District Officer Shirley. The 31 year old offender with a North Phila. address and a 41 year old offender with a South Phila. address were both charged with Theft From Motor Vehicle and Conspiracy.


Wash West is Everywhere!
Our website is at www.washwestcivic.org. You can visit the WSWCA Blog at http://washwestcivic.wordpress.com. You can also become a fan at Facebook, or follow our tweets at Twitter! And don't forget to come to our monthly meetings every second Tuesday, at 7 pm at 1001 Locust Street, Room 224, Dorrance H. Hamilton Building at Jefferson.

Monday, January 11, 2010

WSWCA E-post: 01/11/10

Police to Attend Tomorrow's Meeting
HAPPY NEW YEAR to all! Make a resolution to stay involved in your community by coming out to our next Board meeting, where Lt. Rick Lanzetta from the 6th Police District will join us to talk about ways to reduce crime in the neighborhood.

The Lieutenant was assigned by Captain Korn to implement the PSA initiative in our area. PSA #3 is bound by the Delaware River and Broad Street, from Lombard Street to Chestnut Street. He is responsible for the deployment of officers in this area and for reaching out to the community, so please come to share your concerns.

Also attending tomorrow's meeting, David Quinn and Mural Arts Program folks will come to discuss and present the mural for the wall on the house facing the Sartain Garden.

Join us on Tuesday, January 12th at 7 pm at 1001 Locust Street, Room 224, Dorrance H. Hamilton Building at Jefferson.


Seger Winter Playgroup
Beginning this Wednesday, the SEGER WINTER PLAYGROUP will meet every Wednesday Jan 13-March 31, 10am-11:30 am. The playgroup is for parents and caregivers with children ages 0-3. They gather in the warmth of the Seger Rec building (1020 Lombard Street) for playtime on the foam mats -- hosted in English and Spanish. Bring your child's favorite toys to share, as well as his/her snacks. There is a one-time fee of just $5.00 per child! This playgroup is open to all, so feel free to tell a friend. In addition, they welcome donations of any gently-used toys.


Wash West Incidents
The below incidents in the Wash. Sq. West area were recently reported to the 6th District:

(REPORT) On Tuesday, 12/22/09, between 8:45 AM and 6 PM, complainant discovered jewelry missing from her apartment in the 900 block Clinton St. after maintenance workers were in her property to repair the heater while she was not home.

(REPORT) On Wednesday, 12/22/09, 12:45 PM, complainant parked, but did not lock his delivery truck in the 300 block S. Broad St. and unknown person(s) took a GPS. This report was received by the DPR Unit via phone, police were not dispatched, therefore no latent prints were lifted.

(REPORT) On Wednesday, 12/23/09, 6:15 AM, complainant was walking in the 1300 block Locust St. when a male asked her directions then snatched her handbag and fled south on Juniper St, east on Spruce St. The offender was described as an Hispanic male, 20's, 5'6", 170 lbs, wearing a light grey hoody, dark pants. (Incident not reported until 7:35 AM)

(REPORT) On Wednesday, 12/23/09, 7:20 AM, complainant was walking in the 300 block S. 12th St. when a male attempted to snatch her handbag without success. The offender was described only as an Hispanic male, 20's wearing a purple hoody.

(REPORT) On Saturday, 12/26/09, 3:30 PM, the parking lot attendant of the lot located in the 1300 block Spruce St. was held up by a male simulating a gun in his pocket. The offender was described as a black male, late 20's, 5'10", thin build, medium complexion. light mustache, wearing a grey hoody.

(REPORT) On Tuesday, 12/29/09, 8 PM, complainant's handbag was hanging on the back of his seat inside Woody's, 202 S. 13th St. and was taken by a male sitting next to him who left location before theft was discovered. The offender was described as a black male, 40 years, 5'10", 260 Lbs, wearing a black cap,blue shirt, black jacket with a red stripe.

(REPORT) On Thursday, 12/31/09, 2:18 PM, a male handed a teller in the Citi Bank, 1211 Walnut St. a note demanding money indicating that he had a gun (no gun seen). The male took the money and fled east on Walnut St. The offender was described as a white male, 40-50 years, 5'7", 230 lbs. wearing a grey wool cap, light brown suede jacket.

(REPORT) On Sunday, 01/03/09, between 2 PM and 2:22 PM, complainant's bicycle, secured to a pole in the 400 block S. 11th St. was taken without permission.

(REPORT) On Sunday, 01/03/09, between 3 PM and 10 PM, complainant's apartment in the 200 block S. 13th St. had a laptop computer taken. There was no forced entry and only management has a spare key. 6th District Officer Romanczuk was unable to lift latent fingerprints.

(ARREST) On Sunday, 01/03/09, 11:15 PM, two employees (valets) of a parking garage in the 1100 block Locust St. got into a fight, one male cut the other in the face and chest with a knife. The complainant was treated at Jefferson Hospital in stable condition, the 50 year old offender was arrested by 6th District Officer Auman and charged with Aggravated Assault and related offenses.


Wash West is Everywhere!
Our website is at www.washwestcivic.org. You can visit the WSWCA Blog at http://washwestcivic.wordpress.com. You can also become a fan at Facebook, or follow our tweets at Twitter! And don't forget to come to our monthly meetings every second Tuesday, at 7 pm at 1001 Locust Street, Room 224, Dorrance H. Hamilton Building at Jefferson.

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

WSWCA E-post: 12/21/09

Trash and Snow

Trash and recycling pickup is delayed in the city. Residents whose trash is picked up Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday should put it out one day later than normal. And because of Christmas, residents whose trash is picked up Thursday or Friday should put it out two days later.

Wash West Incidents
The below incidents in the Wash. Sq. West area were recently reported to the 6th District:

(REPORT) On Monday, 12/07/09, 12:30 AM a male entered the 7-11 store, 800 Walnut St., produced a handgun and demanded money. The male took money and fled south on 8th St. The offender was described as a black male, late 30s to early 40s, 5'3", some facial hair, wearing a black hoody and blue jeans. Central Detectives processed the scene for possible evidence.

(REPORT) On Monday, 12/07/09, between 12 PM and 4 PM, complainant's secured bicycle was taken from 800 Pine St. without permission.

(REPORT) On Friday, 12/11/09, between 4:20 PM and 9:15 PM, complainant's apartment in the 1300 block Locust St. had the door forced open and a wallet and some cash was taken. 6th District Officer Trautz attempted to lift latent fingerprints.

(REPORT) On Saturday, 12/12/09, 6:15 PM, a male walked up to the attendant of the E-Z Park lot, 1213 Walnut St. with his hand in his pocket, simulating a gun, and demanded money.. After getting money, the male fled onto Sansom St. and went west. The offender was described as a black male, 6', 190 lbs. wearing a black jacket, grey hoody and white baseball cap.

(REPORT) On Saturday, 12/12/09, between 9:30 PM and 10:55 PM, out-of-town complainant's 2003 Ford, parked in the 300 block S. 8th St. had a window smashed and a Blackberry taken. This report was received by the DPR Unit via phone, police were not dispatched, therefore no latent prints were lifted.

Monday, December 21, 2009

Tuesday, Dec 22nd Zoning & Gov Affairs Committee meeting agenda

Tuesday, Dec 22nd Zoning & Gov Affairs Committee meeting agenda

****Tuesday has a busy agenda, please come.

1) 118 S. 12th Street - application for projecting signs

2) 1100 Chestnut Street- Milkboy Coffee/restaurant and live music

3) 1311 Sansom Street- liquor license

4) 216 South 11th Street- Doc Watson's_new owner; liquor license transfer, etc.

5) 901-03 and 905-11 Walnut Street_ Jefferson University mixed use new construction and renovation

WSWCA E-post: 12/18/09

Attack of the Leaves
Because the City of Philadelphia stopped deploying their street sweepers on December 1, the WSWCA concluded that an organized street cleanup in December was too much work for too few people. We're currently putting our energy into planning a January cleanup to make up for lost time and fallen leaves. Those of you who volunteered to help with the effort will be contacted shortly to begin the process.

In the meantime, we ask that all Wash West residents take a few extra moments to sweep and bag the leaves not only on their sidewalks, but whatever they can collect from the curbsides. This extra effort will avoid blocking storm drains, help minimize flooding, and make the entire neighborhood safer once snow arrives! (Although considering tomorrow's storm, this advice may be a TAD late. Enjoy the white stuff, everyone!)

Seger Park Holiday Party
The Seger Advisory Council hosts its annual HOLIDAY PARTY inside the Seger Rec building on Monday Dec. 21st from 3-5:30 pm, and again from 7:30-9pm; come on in for a nibble and some facetime with your neighbors!

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Wash West Incidents
The below incidents in the Wash. Sq. West area were recently reported to the 6th District:

(REPORT) Between Tuesday, 11/23/09 and Monday, 11/30/09, complainant's apartment in the 1300 block Locust St. was entered without force (complainant lost key on 11/22/09) and taken were the TV, computer and DVD player. 6th District Officer Kelly lifted latent fingerprints from the scene.

(REPORT) On Monday, 11/30/09, 4:50 AM, complainant was walking in the 1100 block Spruce St. when a male punched him and took his wallet and fled west on Spruce St. The offender was described as a black male, 20s, 5'10", 155 lbs, long dreadlocks, wearing all dark clothing.

(REPORT) On Wednesday, 12/02/09, between 1:10 PM and 6 PM, complainant's bicycle was taken without permission from her fenced in yard in the 900 block Bonaparte Ct.

(REPORT) On Friday, 12/04/09, 2 AM, complainant got into an argument with a female known to her by name in the 1300 block Locust St. The complainant was punched in the face and sustained a cut to her chin requiring medical attention, the offender, described as a black female, 24 years old, left the scene before police were called. Central Detectives will obtain an arrest warrant for Assault.

(REPORT) On Saturday, 12/05/09, 12 AM, two males opened the door of the attendant's booth at the parking lot, 1309 Locust St. and demanded money from the attendant. The attendant complied and the males fled east on Locust St. The offenders were described as two black males, #1-35, 6', 160 lbs, beard, wearing a grey hoody, #2-5'10", green shirt under a dark button down shirt, white baseball cap.

(REPORT) Between 3 PM, Friday, 12/04/09 and 5:15 PM, Saturday, 12/05/09, two basement storage units in an apartment building in the 1000 block Spruce St. were entered without permission. One of the units had several cameras taken, the other just had a cut padlock, nothing taken. 6th District Officer Trautz attempted to lift latent fingerprints.