As referenced in previous comments, Gamino is moving ahead with Phase 2 on the 500 block of S. Cherry Street.
Here are some pictures of new foundations and Phase 1:
 Alley view of back of Phase 2 foundations |
 Front sidewalk view of Phase 2 foundations |
 Alley view of back of Phase 1 |
 Front sidewalk view of Phase 1 |
Click here to get to the PDF of the newsletter.
Some excerpts:
During the month of June 2009, Sector 413 experienced an overall increase
of crime by 7% as compared to June of 2008.
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There were 5 robberies to individuals in Sector 413 during June 2009. Two
of these occurred in Oregon Hill.
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6/16/09-618 Idlewood Ave – 0148 a.m., the male victim was
robbed by 4 b/males. These males were later apprehended in a
taxi cab on the Southside and charged with this robbery.
(Note: This was reported on this site earlier.)
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06/21/09 – (attempt) – 100 S. Cherry Street, 0315 a.m., the
male victim was walking on Cherry Street when he was
approached by a b/m. The suspect had a knife and demanded
the victim’s money. The victim struck the suspect and ran to his
home.
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1 house break-in on Laurel Street
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In the last week the trend has been to remove license plates from vehicles.
2 occurred on Pine Street in Oregon Hill. Monroe Ward and Jackson Ward
had 3 a piece. We feel they are stealing them for the expiration date
sticker.
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Three individuals were arrested in the Fan district for graffiti. We feel these
individuals are also responsible for some of the tags located in Oregon Hill,
Jackson Ward and Monroe Ward.
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The homeless continue to bring complaints and are tied into some of the
crimes I have touched on. The detectives and Officers have worked very
hard at identifying these individuals and what areas they may be hanging
around.
Recognize any? These were left or found in parking lot. I did not see any No. 4’s.
Given some of the recent events, this is welcome news. Still, citizens should recognize opportunites to volunteer.
This Tuesday evening there are two meetings of note (actually, I am sure there are more than that, but two are what my brain is currently handling).
One is a national health care policy symposium held on the VCU academic campus. Unlike some earlier meetings on health care, this one will actually include more view points than just ‘the public option’ one that the Obama administration is pushing. Its being held by a group called United Virginia.
Please click here for more information.
The second one is for the City’s Fifth ‘Central’ District, hosted by City Councilperson Marty Jewell. It is from 6 pm to 8 pm at the Southside Comunity Services Center (4100 Hull Street). On the agenda are presentation on the new stormwater utility, crime report, traffic calming issues, and more.
Police report:
Aggravated Assault, 6/22/09, 9:25 pm, Belle Island, A male reported he was assaulted by three unkown males.
The Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association (OHNA) meets tonight, as it does almost every fourth Tuesday of the month, at the William Byrd Community House (WBCH) at 7 pm. Lt. Baltz of the Fourth District police has indicated that she will try to attend. I have invited Mr. Bolling, director of the WBCH, to come and share WBCH plans. We will also discuss National Night Out and other upcoming events.
I am assuming this is (or maybe, was, at this point) some guerrilla installation art for Monroe Park. Speaking of which, Oregon Hill resident Todd Woodson was re-appointed to the City’s Monroe Park Advisory Committee at City Council last night.
In the words of our sector Lt. Baltz:
A robbery occurred last night (ed.- Monday night) outside of the 7-11 located at Belvidere. Four individuals robbed the victim and then ran toward Maplewood Ave. Canine tracked to Maplewood and lost the scent. The robbers evidently got into a taxi cab on Maplewood and were going back home in Southside. Police units stopped the cab and arrested the four for the robbery. 3 juveniles/ one adult, all from Southside. A good job from community and police.
The National Institutes of Health-sponsored research study known as RAMPART, has been approved by the Virginia Commonwealth University Institutional Review Board and will begin enrolling patients in Richmond during the summer of 2009.