Crime reports
The following incident reports are gleaned from our Zone 6 crime stats for weeks 17 and 18 of 2010, with emphasis on our Beat # 603, but with news from around the Zone as it applies to us – learn from these reports and avoid problems. Aggravated Assault – A 3:30 a.m. altercation in the…
Vehicle Window Vandalism
After a rash of reports about middle of the night smashed-in car windows all around VaHi a couple of weeks ago, I have not heard of any more incident reports – but have not heard of anyone getting caught either. Hope this joy-riding vandalism is over and done with.
Yet Another Door-to-Door Story
Morningside has reported a new angle on door-to-door sales technique and product. This concerns a slim b/m in his early twenties with lots of tattoos, stating he is an ex-gang member, and is now selling bottles of cleaning solution out of a red duffle bag. He also has a towel with him for cleaning demonstrations.…
First Quarter 2010 Narcotics Arrests
These arrests do not show up on the regular weekly Beat # 603 crime stats – Glen Arden Way – 2/14 – possession of marijuana Virginia Avenue – 3/27 – possession of marijuana Virginia Avenue – 3/27 – possession of marijuana PDL Avenue – 2/18 – possession of marijuana PDL Place – 2/7 – possession…
Voice – Summer 2010
Download PDF (5.4 MB) – Summerfest 2010 – It’s festival time! – President’s Corner – Spotlight on Grady High School – Garrison Afterschool plans expansion – Parking in Virginia-Highland: City moves to redeploy paid street parking; considers changes to permit parking ordinance – Restaurant review: A taste of Murphy’s – New businesses in the neighborhood:…
Voice Summer 2010 – Summerfest 2010 – It’s festival time!
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Voice Summer 2010 – President’s Corner
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Voice Summer 2010 – Spotlight on Grady High School
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Voice Summer 2010 – Garrison Afterschool plans expansion
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Voice Summer 2010 – Parking in Virginia-Highland: City moves to redeploy paid street parking; considers changes to permit parking ordinance
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Voice Summer 2010 – Restaurant review: A taste of Murphy’s
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Voice Summer 2010 – New businesses in the neighborhood: Goin’ Coastal and Yeah! Burger
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Voice Summer 2010 – Neighborhood safety update
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Voice Summer 2010 – Orme Park renovation planned
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Voice Summer 2010 – DeKalb County proposes new solution for Callanwolde drainage problem
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Crime reports
Pedestrian Robbery – On 4/7 at 11:30 p.m. at Piedmont Avenue at Avery Drive, a lone male pedestrian was robbed of his cell phone by 2 b/m perps – no weapon mentioned. Also on 4/7 a lone male pedestrian on Piedmont Avenue north of Ansley was robbed of his cell phone and wallet by 2…
Urban Camping
I have been alerted to some urban campers in John Howell Park – all city parks are closed from 11 p.m. til 6 a.m. – and sightings of such overnight campers should be reported to 911. Now that the weather is warmer keep a watch before this becomes a rampant problem in this park as…
BeltLine Cleanups
Thanx to all of the folks who volunteered to help with the Earth Day BeltLine cleanups in our area – the 4th Ward Park area, here in VaHi and in the Ansley Mall area. This entire area is now walkable (with some caution), but is not a no-man’s land anymore. As you walk this area…
The PDL Terrace House Fire
The 4/19 fire at 845 PDL Terrace served as an example of what a great neighborhood we have, in that caring neighbors rallied to locate and contact the newly-wed residents on their honeymoon in Bermuda, boarded up and secured the house afterwards, arranged temporary housing at the Gaslight Inn on St. Charles Avenue and watched…
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