University City Division - Response Area 1 Newsletter · March will be a month of big change for us all at the University City Division. We will be th St. Patty’s Day Sunday, March

University City Division - Response Area 1 Newsletter MARCH, 2013

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St. Patty’s Day Sunday, March 17th 2013

Welcome to the month of March. During the Saint Patrick’s Day weekend, the

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police department and other law enforcement agencies across the

state will participate in the Booze It & Lose It campaign.

In the March 2012, CMPD participated in the 4 day event which resulted in over 1,600 traffic & criminal violations. Officers targeted DWI

using hundreds of DWI checkpoints and saturation patrols.

Please, don’t drink and drive. If you see a

potential DWI driver on the road please call 911 immediately!

March will be a month of big change for us all at the University City Division. We will be

losing two great people to promotion.

Our own Captain Freda Lester will be leaving us as she is promoted to Major over Special

Investigations and we will be welcoming new Captain Todd Garrett to our division.

We will also be losing one of our Daytime Burglary Suppression Unit members, Officer Joe

Miner. Joe has been promoted to Sergeant and will be moving close by to or neighboring North

Division.

Congratulations!

We will miss you both dearly and wish you well in your new endeavors!

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DWI’s are the most expensive ride home you’ll ever take. The average cost for a first time offender is between $10,000 and $20,000 thousand dollars. Fines and penalties include: • Court costs. • Attorney fees. • Bail. • Loss of job. • DUI "school." • Temporary loss of income. • Car towing, impounding. • Alternate transportation costs. • Car ignition interlock device. • Periodic blood testing. • Monthly monitoring fees. • Cost of incarceration. • Increased auto insurance premiums. You’ll pay these costs if you’re lucky enough to survive the wreck. What about the other driver? There is no cost associated with the guilt you would carry if you were to kill someone while driving drunk. If you kill someone while drinking and driving you can be charged with Murder. The Sands of Time only move one way. You can never go backwards in time. Make the choice today to NEVER drink and drive.


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NC Driving While Impaired (DWI) Laws: Please remember North Carolina has ZERO tolerance when it comes to underage drinking. If there is ANY alcohol remaining in the body an underage driver, the driver will be charge with DWI.

§ 20-138.3 Driving by a person less than 21 years old after consuming alcohol or drugs. (a) It is unlawful for a person less than 21 years old to drive a motor vehicle on a highway

or public vehicular area while consuming alcohol or at any time while he has remaining

in his body any alcohol or controlled substance

§ 20-138.1. Impaired driving (applies to people who are both over and under the age of 21).

(a) Offense. – A person commits the offense of impaired driving if he drives any vehicle upon any highway, any street, or any public vehicular area within this State:

(1) While under the influence of an impairing substance; or (2) After having consumed sufficient alcohol that he has, at any relevant time after the

driving, an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more. The results of a chemical analysis shall be deemed sufficient evidence to prove a person's alcohol concentration; or

(3) With any amount of a Schedule I controlled substance, as listed in G.S. 90-89, or its metabolites in his blood or urine.

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(Soon to be) Major Freda Lester

Today as I write this I am filled with so many conflicting emotions. Friday March 8, 2013 is my last day as the

Captain of the University City Division. I am getting promoted to a Major and moving to the Special

Investigations Bureau. It is bittersweet but a move that I know will be challenging. A lot of you already know

how passionate I am about University City and I hope you know that will never cease since I live here and play

here. I have been afforded the awesome responsibility of guiding the future leaders of our department and most

importantly protecting all of you! I will miss the outstanding officers assigned to this division and their

dedicated supervisors. I will definitely miss all of the community members I have bonded with over the last 5

years. I hope you know that no matter where I am assigned, this division will be a special part of my career

because it is where I grew up as a person and a supervisor.

Thank you for being a part of that maturation process.

Please welcome soon to be Captain T. Todd Garrett to the division; he will need you to be as supportive as you

have been with me!


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What is one of the most sought after property stolen in our area? The answer: cell phones and more specifically smart phones. There are some things you can do to prevent your cell

phone from being stolen. We have also added some tips that will help you in the event your cell phone is stolen.

1. Never under any circumstance let your cell phone out of your sight.

We have had several reports where cell phones have been stolen from desks at work. If you leave your cell phone in your desk please make sure the desk is secure.

2. Ensure your phone has a lock code preventing access into the phone. Many of us use our smart phones for gaining access to mobile banking and making purchases online. The last person we want to have access to this type of information is a criminal.

3. Keep track of your phone’s identifiers. Please keep track of your phone number, pin or security lock code, make and model, serial number, and color. If your phone has a case please make a note of the make and color of the phone case.

4. Notify your Carrier and Police. Immediately after you realize your phone is missing call the police and notify your phone carrier. You can call 311 or file a police report online at: http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cmpd/pages/reportacrime.aspx Notify your carrier in order to make them aware of the theft. This will keep you from incurring service fees and allows them to initiate a separate investigation into the theft.

5. Enable GPS. Enable your phone’s GPS device or phone locating app/software. We have been successful in locating phones with these types of software and capabilities in the past.

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On Thursday, May 17, 2012, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department launched a program

intended to target felons carrying firearms in our community. The program urges members of the

community to call a dedicated phone line and forward anonymous information with the identity and

whereabouts of a felon in the possession of a firearm. The anonymous caller will be eligible for a

$500.00 reward if an arrest is made as a result of their anonymous tip. Additionally, anyone in the

public who forwards information leading to the arrest of a person illegally carrying a firearm may be

eligible for a cash reward. During this campaign the community is asked to call our firearm tip line at 704.336.6000 to speak with

a dispatcher. They will need to give the name and or detailed description of the suspect, and where the

person is at the time of the call. Callers will not be required to leave their name, number, or address.

A Detective with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Crime Stoppers will follow up on the dispositions of

these anonymous calls and will arrange a time and date to pay out reward money to the caller when

applicable. As always, anyone requiring an emergency response from police is asked to immediately

call 9-11. Currently, the campaign has netted the recovery of over 38 guns and 14 arrests.

Remember it is anonymous and the call can result in a

Cash Reward.


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National Severe Weather Preparedness Week Did you know that there were 450 fatalities and more than 2,600 injuries

from severe weather in 2012? Know you risk During National Severe Weather Preparedness Week. It was just last year on Saturday, March 3, 2012

that news headlines for Charlotte, NC read; three people injured and 200 homes damaged after a tornado ripped through neighborhoods. WSOCTV-National Weather Service confirms EF-2 tornado swept through Charlotte.

Photograph from WSOCTV CHOPPER 9: Houses destroyed, truck flipped in east Charlotte


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During this week, NOAA and FEMA are highlighting the importance of planning and practicing how and where to take shelter before severe weather strikes. Being prepared to act quickly can be a matter of life

and death. Be a Force of Nature Toolkit – get involved!

Being a force of nature goes beyond taking appropriate preparedness action. It’s about inspiring others to do the same. We’re asking people not only to be prepared, but also to encourage their social network to act

by texting, tweeting, or posting a Face book status update. Tornados Quick Facts

They may strike quickly, with little or no warning.

They may appear nearly transparent until dust and debris are picked up or a cloud forms in the funnel.

The average tornado moves Southwest to Northeast, but tornadoes have been known to move in any direction.

The average forward speed of a tornado is 30 mph, but may vary from stationary to 70 mph.

Tornadoes can accompany tropical storms and hurricanes as they move onto land.

Waterspouts are tornadoes that form over water.

Tornadoes are most frequently reported east of the Rocky Mountains during spring and summer months.

Peak tornado season in the southern states is March through May; in the northern states, it is late spring through early summer.

Tornadoes are most likely to occur between 3 pm and 9 pm, but can occur at any time. What you need to do!

To be preparing, you should build an emergency kit and make a family communications plan.

Listen to NOAA Weather Radio, commercial radio or television newscasts for the latest information. In any emergency, always listen to the instructions given by local emergency management officials.

Be alert to changing weather conditions. Look for approaching storms.

Look for the following danger signs: o Dark, often greenish sky o Large hail o A large, dark, low-lying cloud o Loud roar, similar to a freight train. o If you see approaching storms or any of the danger signs, be prepared to take shelter

immediately The below website will have more information: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/com/weatherreadynation/ http://www.ready.gov/severe-weather

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***EFFECTIVE JAN 1, 2013***

Rental Property Ordinance Question and Answers

Why must I register my rental property with the City? Earlier this year, the Charlotte City Council revised the residential rental property to require owners to register their properties so the City can identify and contact owners of property where crime and/or disorder has occurred. The ordinance is designed to provide owners with timely information related to what is occurring on their properties so that necessary actions can be taken to address the causes of their crime and disorder. This revision requires all owners of residential rental property located within the City limits of Charlotte, to register with the City starting January 1, 2013.

Is there a cost for registration? Registration is free

What is the deadline for registering my property? Owners are required to register beginning January 1, 2013. Owners who fail to register could be held in violation of the ordinance; which could result in criminal charges

What owner information must I provide? Name, business and personal contact information (no public or private post office boxes) and an email address. Required information is designated in the online form.

What if I have multiple properties or the property has more than one owner? Who do I list as the primary contact?

Each residential rental property parcel along with the number of units applicable shall be registered separately.

Where do I register? To submit an application: https://rentalregistration.charlottenc.gov


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The following cases below outlines the appropriate owner information required.

Multiple owners: the person who has the legal authority to act on behalf of the other owners

Corporation: a registered agent and/or officer who has the authority to act on behalf of the corporation

Partnership: the managing partner and one alternative who have the legal authority to act on behalf of the partnership

Unincorporated association or other entity: a person who has the legal authority to act on behalf of the association or entity

What should I do if I sell a property that is registered with the City? Owners, whose rental property is registered with the City, shall provide CMPD the buyer’s information (name, business or personal address and email address) within 30 days from the date of change of ownership.

How will the City determine excessive disorder activity? CMPD will monitor both the amount as well as the types of disorder activity that occur at each residential rental property each calendar year quarter. If the amount meets or exceeds the established threshold for the category of property the property will be deemed in need of remedial action and The owner will be required to meet and work with CMPD to develop a plan of action to address the underlying issues associated with the crime and disorder.

I still have questions, who do contact? You may contact any of our Analysts. They will be happy to answer your questions.

J. R. Mount, 704-408-7866, [email protected] Jibril Abdum-Muhaymin, 704-840-2316, [email protected] Donna Burgess, 704-807-8881, [email protected]

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The City of Charlotte has enacted a Youth Protection Ordinance that imposes a curfew for juveniles less than 16 years of age.

Juveniles under the age of 13 cannot be in a public place or business from 10:00 pm until 6:00 am on any day of the week.

Juveniles ages 13-15 cannot be in a public place or business from 11:00 pm until 6:00 am on any day of the week

(unless they fall within one of the exceptions listed below).

A person will be in violation of this ordinance if they are:

A juvenile and he/she are in a public place or premises of an establishment during the restricted hours.

A parent, guardian or custodian of a juvenile and he/she knowingly allow a juvenile to remain in a public place or on the premises of an

establishment during the restricted hours.

A business owner or operator and he/she knowingly allow a juvenile to remain upon the premises during the restricted hours.

A person 16 years of age or older who aids and abets a juvenile in violating this ordinance.

A juvenile that violates this ordinance is subject to being adjudicated delinquent.

Any person other than a juvenile who violates this ordinance is guilty of a misdemeanor which requires mandatory court.

A juvenile who is in a public place or business during the restricted hours is not in violation of this ordinance if they are:

Accompanied by a parent or guardian or an adult 21 years or older who is authorized to be accompanying the juvenile for the

designated period of time and purpose.

On an errand, using a direct route, until 10:30 p.m. for juveniles under the age of 13 and 11:30 p.m. for juveniles 13-15.

In a motor vehicle, with parental consent, engaged in interstate travel through the city originating or terminating the city.

Traveling in a motor vehicle with a parent or guardian or other authorized person adult age 21 or older.

Engaged in lawful employment or using a direct route to or from a place of employment.

Reacting or responding to an emergency.

Attending or traveling to or from an official function sponsored by the schools, a government or religious entity, a civic organization, or

other entity that accepts responsibility for the juveniles.

Exercising first amendment rights such as a free exercise of religion, freedom of speech and the right to assembly.

Married or emancipated.

When authorized by special permit from the Chief of Police when the necessary nighttime activities of the juveniles are not adequately addressed by other provisions of this ordinance.


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KEENAN CONGRESS ROBERT ELSON STEPHENS ELONTRAE GLENN

Age 17 B/M Age 19 B/M Age 18 B/M Burglary, Larceny After B&E B&E, Larceny After B&E Several counts B&E M.Vehicle Resist Public Officer Posses Stolen Goods, Resist Public Larceny of Motor Vehicle,

Poss. Stolen Vehicle

Summary Arrest February Response Area 1411

Highest Offense Frequency

VIOLATION OF OTHER STATE STATUTE 7

BURGLARY-FORCIBLE ENTRY 4

ASSAULT W/OTHER WEAPON (AGGRAVATED) 3

LARCENY 3

ASSAULT W/GUN (AGGRAVATED) 2

NON-AGGRAVATED ASSAULT 2

POSSESSION OF DRUGS: MARIJUANA 2

TRESPASS 2

VEHICLE THEFT 2

ARMED ROBBERY 1

DISORDERLY CONDUCT 1

DRIVING WHILE IMPAIRED 1

HIT AND RUN 1

MISCELLANEOUS (OTHER CRIMINAL CHARGE) 1

SALE/MANUFACTURE/DISTRIBUTION OF DRUGS: MARIJUANA 1

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February Stats

Percent Change Compared to February last year Incident Type 2012 2013 Difference Percent Change

Larceny from Auto 15 24 9 60.00 %

Larceny-Other 22 26 4 18.18 %

Strong Arm Robbery 0 2 2 NA

Armed Robbery 2 3 1 50.00 %

Auto Theft 0 1 1 NA

Residential Burglary 9 10 1 11.11 %

Larceny of Bicycle 1 1 0 0.00 %

Arson 1 0 -1 -100.00 %

Commercial Burglary 3 2 -1 -33.33 %

Larceny from Building 2 1 -1 -50.00 %

Larceny-Pocket Picking 1 0 -1 -100.00 %

Larceny-Shoplifting 5 4 -1 -20.00 %

Residential Burglary-Storage Bldg 1 0 -1 -100.00 %

Aggravated Assault-Knife 2 0 -2 -100.00 %


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Event: Avalon Neighborhood Watch Meeting Where: Avalon Townhomes Clubhouse

When: Saturday, March 9th, 2013 9 am-10am

Event: Norcroft Sweetwater Community Annual HOA Where: University Methodist Church – W. T Harris Blvd

When Saturday, March 16th 2013 10 am-10:30

Event: Chatham Community Annual HOA Where: Stonebridge Church – Prosperity Church Rd.

When Tuesday, March 19th 2013 7 pm-8pm

Event: Forest Pond Community Annual HOA Where: Derita Baptist Church – W. Sugar Creek Rd.

When: Wednesday, March 27th 2013 7pm

Event: Dilworth Chase Annual HOA Where: Derita Baptist Church – W. Sugar Creek Rd. When: Wednesday, March 27th 2013 7:30pm – 8pm

If your community is having an upcoming event and would like us to include it in our monthly newsletter, please let us know. Please E-Mail your requests to any of our listed community officers in your area. Please

have your request in by the last week of each month!

Officer Lori O’Dell- [email protected] Officer Hassan Peterson- [email protected]

Got a Tip? Call Crime Stoppers@ 704-334-1600 (You can remain Anonymous)



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