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300 Blocks of Denby Park continue to foster crime

May 11, 2012

April 2012 was another bad month for the 300 blocks of Fort Worth, San Antonio, and E. Little Creek Road.

Type: Location: Date:
LARCENY-FROM AUTO 7600 BLOCK GALVESTON BLVD 4/26/2012 06:00 PM
LARCENY-FROM BUILDING 300 BLOCK SAN ANTONIO BLVD 4/24/2012 05:00 PM
VANDALISM 300 BLOCK E LITTLE CREEK RD 4/24/2012 03:00 PM
NARCOTICS VIOLATIONS 300 BLOCK SAN ANTONIO BLVD 4/22/2012 11:31 AM
VANDALISM 300 BLOCK FORT WORTH AV 4/21/2012 12:01 AM
BURGLARY-NONRESIDENCE 300 BLOCK E LITTLE CREEK RD 4/17/2012 06:00 PM
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT NA 4/15/2012 01:32 PM
HOMICIDE 300 BLOCK FORT WORTH AV 4/13/2012 03:37 PM
VANDALISM 300 BLOCK SAN ANTONIO BLVD 4/13/2012 09:30 AM
LARCENY-PARTS FROM AUTO 300 BLOCK FORT WORTH AV 4/11/2012 03:30 PM
NARCOTICS VIOLATIONS 300 BLOCK E LITTLE CREEK RD 4/9/2012 08:49 PM

Source: Norfolk Police via crimemapping.com

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Neighbors aid in catching burglars in Wards Corner

February 28, 2012

Alert neighbors on Maycox Ave, Burleigh Ave, and Ruthven Road in Wards Corner alerted the police to a burglary in progress on Maycox Ave last Thursday, February 23, 2012. The victim has placed the below sign in his yard as a reminder that it pays to know and look out for your neighbors.

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Posted by Martin Thomas Jr.

Op-Ed: Fed up in Denby Park

January 24, 2012

We live in Denby park. If you stand in our drive way and look down to your right, you will see a beautiful tree lined street, the trees bloom beautiful in the spring. The yards are kept up and the homes charming. People walk their dogs, kids play in their backyards. Neighbors know and take care of each other.

If you turn and look the other way you will see run down apartment buildings on Galveston. People sitting outside drinking beer, yelling and loitering. If you looked at night you would likely see a young lady or two walking up and down the street offering her services. You would be brave to cross from our side to the other side. We just don’t do it.
My children cannot ride their bikes, play out front and climb those beautiful blooming trees in the spring, and we sure can’t leave our doors or cars unlocked. We are awakened by gun shots and sirens on a weekly basis it seems.

City of Norfolk, you disappoint me. When we were looking for a home we found this charming 5 bedroom, we were told the projects were coming down, the city installed cameras. 4 years later, we are still waiting. We have witnessed no improvement.

Wards Corner has so much potential. While I am excited about the upcoming improvements I think the city is wasting their money until they deal with Denby Park. It just festers like a boil in the community. IF I had my wish they would tear it down tomorrow and build a nice park complex or new homes. We are tired of the excuses, we are tired of a slum lord that keeps passing by. Why are these projects still here?

So Norfolk, I would appreciate it if you would come and tell my children the reason they can’t play in their own front yard safely is because the city keeps finding excuses to fix this problem. Please tell them that you cannot keep their street safe enough for children to play outside. Please don’t tell me again after a group of teens almost robbed my child of his bike and I stupidly chased them down into the ghetto that there is nothing you can do about it. Please tell my neighbors who were robbed point blank at 7 am in the morning last year that it happens. Stop making excuses and clean it up already.

-Tricia in Denby Park. Tricia asked that her last name be kept anonymous to protect herself and her loved ones.

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Posted by Martin Thomas Jr.

Crime reports continue in 300 blocks of Little Creek, San Antonio, and Fort Worth

January 5, 2012

December 2011 brought an increase in the number of reported crimes in the 300 block of E. Little Creek Road, San Antonio Blvd and Fort Worth Ave from 15 in November to 17 in December. These three blocks continue to exert downward pressure on surrounding communities.

We must continue to focus on the acquisition of the substandard housing in these three blocks that breed crime and blight. The stats are below:

Crime                   Location                      Date/time
VANDALISM               300 BLOCK E LITTLE CREEK RD   12/24/2011 19:00:00
NARCOTICS VIOLATIONS    7800 BLOCK GALVESTON BLVD     12/23/2011 18:16:00
VANDALISM               300 BLOCK FORT WORTH AV       12/22/2011 23:07:00
ROBBERY-INDIVIDUAL      300 BLOCK FORT WORTH AV       12/22/2011 10:50:00
LARCENY-PARTS FROM AUTO 300 BLOCK SAN ANTONIO BLVD    12/20/2011 9:00:00
LARCENY (ALL OTHERS)    300 BLOCK E LITTLE CREEK RD   12/18/2011 13:40:00
LARCENY-FROM AUTO       300 BLOCK SAN ANTONIO BLVD    12/17/2011 23:00:00
LARCENY-PARTS FROM AUTO 300 BLOCK SAN ANTONIO BLVD    12/17/2011 9:30:00
LARCENY-PARTS FROM AUTO 7800 BLOCK GALVESTON BLVD     12/16/2011 19:30:00
VANDALISM               300 BLOCK SAN ANTONIO BLVD    12/15/2011 22:50:00
LARCENY-FROM BUILDING   300 BLOCK SAN ANTONIO BLVD    12/15/2011 12:30:00
LARCENY (ALL OTHERS)    300 BLOCK SAN ANTONIO BLVD    12/13/2011 13:00:00
VANDALISM               300 BLOCK SAN ANTONIO BLVD    12/13/2011 11:56:00
NARCOTICS VIOLATIONS    300 BLOCK FORT WORTH AV       12/12/2011 10:18:00
NARCOTICS VIOLATIONS    300 BLOCK FORT WORTH AV       12/12/2011 10:18:00
NARCOTICS VIOLATIONS    300 BLOCK E LITTLE CREEK RD   12/12/2011 1:16:00
VANDALISM               300 BLOCK E LITTLE CREEK RD   12/6/2011 22:38:00

December 2011 crime stats for the 300 blocks of San Antonio, Forth Worth, and E. Little Creek Road

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300 blocks of E. Little Creek, Fort Worth, and San Antonio continue to be criminal cancer of Wards Corner

December 6, 2011

The 300 blocks of E. Little Creek Road, Fort Worth Ave, and San Antonio Blvd continue to be a criminal cancer for Wards Corner. In the month of November there were 15 reported crimes in those three blocks. The crimes committed included aggravated assault, burglary, narcotics, robbery, larceny, vandalism, home invasion, and fraud.

The revitalization of Wards Corner must start with the blighted substandard apartments in these 3 blocks. The City of Norfolk must continue to purchase those substandard housing blocks. The result will be less crime in Wards Corner, less substandard housing in our City, and the ability to attract new businesses to the adjacent business district. The statistics for the month of November 2011 are below:

Crime Description:       Location:                      Date/time:
ROBBERY-HOME INVASION    300 BLOCK SAN ANTONIO BLVD     11/29/2011 17:50:00
NARCOTICS VIOLATIONS     300 BLOCK FORT WORTH AV        11/28/2011 21:35:00
VANDALISM                300 BLOCK E LITTLE CREEK RD    11/27/2011 16:50:00
LARCENY (ALL OTHERS)     300 BLOCK SAN ANTONIO BLVD     11/26/2011 10:45:00
ROBBERY-INDIVIDUAL       300 BLOCK SAN ANTONIO BLVD     11/21/2011 22:05:00
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT       300 BLOCK SAN ANTONIO BLVD     11/21/2011 21:54:00
STOLEN VEHICLE           300 BLOCK E LITTLE CREEK RD    11/20/2011 20:00:00
LARCENY-FROM AUTO        300 BLOCK E LITTLE CREEK RD    11/20/2011 13:20:00
LARCENY-FROM AUTO        300 BLOCK FORT WORTH AV        11/19/2011 21:51:00
FRAUD, CREDIT CARD/ATM   300 BLOCK E LITTLE CREEK RD    11/19/2011 0:01:00
BURGLARY-RESIDENCE       300 BLOCK SAN ANTONIO BLVD     11/17/2011 20:20:00
VANDALISM                300 BLOCK FORT WORTH AV        11/15/2011 19:20:00
VANDALISM                300 BLOCK E LITTLE CREEK RD    11/15/2011 18:00:00
BURGLARY-RESIDENCE       300 BLOCK E LITTLE CREEK RD    11/6/2011 9:00:00
LARCENY-FROM BUILDING    300 BLOCK SAN ANTONIO BLVD     11/1/2011 12:00

November 2011 crime stats for the 300 blocks of San Antonio, Forth Worth, and E. Little Creek Road

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VP reporting Officer involved in shooting on Texas streets

September 6, 2011

The Pilot is reporting:

Police are on the scene of an officer-involved shooting in the 400 block of Fort Worth Ave, dispatchers said.

The incident happened around 7 a.m., but police have not released any information.

It was unclear whether anyone was injured.

Fort Worth Avenue is near East Little Creek Road.

Update, 9/6/2011 @ 11:26am:

The Virginian-Pilot has the following details:

An officer was sent to the South Wind complex in the 400 block of Fort Worth Ave. around 7 a.m. on a report that someone was tampering with a vehicle, said Officer Chris Amos, police spokesman. The officer parked perpendicular behind the vehicle, had gotten out of his patrol car and began verbally challenging the man when he put his vehicle in reverse.

The car went backward and hit the police vehicle, pushing it into the officer, who fired, Amos said. The officer wasn’t hurt.

The man pushed the patrol car out of the way and was able to turn around and head west on Fort Worth a short distance before crashing into a vehicle parked on the street, Amos said. The officer followed, but no other shots were fired.

Police broke out the driver’s side window of the vehicle to try to help the man, who died inside the car.

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City takes a bite out of crime in Wards Corner

August 15, 2011

316, 320, 324, 336, 340, 360 and 362 San Antonio Boulevard, highlighted in blue, are being purchased by the City of Norfolk

In accordance with the 2004 Wards Corner Comprehensive plan, the City is purchasing property in Denby Park.

Below is the full press release:

NORFOLK – City Council members and the Wards Corner Task Force have partnered on the need to acquire properties within the Denby Park neighborhood, specifically the Texas Streets section.   The acquisition is part of the city’s plan to build safe, healthy neighborhoods that will sustain future generations.

Total units being acquired are 68 apartment units located in seven buildings and the grounds.   The parcels include 316, 320, 324, 336, 340, 360 and 362 San Antonio Boulevard.

The acquisition price is a total of $2,686.000.   The City Council appropriated in the past two fiscal years for this purchase and those funds were made available July 1.   Additionally, the city is seeking council permission to encumber an additional $30,000 ($15,000 for each Agreement) for any related closing costs bringing the total to $2,716.000.

Of the 68 apartment units, 16 are currently occupied. The landlord has agreed to work with the tenants to provide them with equal or better apartments within different properties he currently owns. All of the current leases expire no later than July 2012.

As apartments become vacant or are vacant upon the City taking possession, each unit will be boarded, secured and monitored.   Once the buildings are vacant, an environmental study will be conducted and the buildings demolished.

Pertinent quotes from a Virginian-Pilot article on the property purchase:

Councilman Andy Protogyrou made the redevelopment of Wards Corner the focus of his 2010 election campaign. Although his ward does not include Denby Park, he represents much of Wards Corner.

“This is something we’ve waited for years to happen in the Wards Corner area. It’s the beginning all of us have looked forward to,” he said.

“Marcus really deserves a lot of credit for making this happen. This shows we can make things happen when we have the political will.”

Crime in Denby Park has been a major factor in the deterioration of the Wards Corner commercial area, city leaders have said.

“Until we take care of the crime issue in Denby Park, we’re not going to make progress in the Wards Corner commercial corridor,” said Martin Thomas Jr., vice president of the Wards Corner Civic League. “So this sounds like really good news.”

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Crime in the 300 blocks of E. Little Creek Road, Fort Worth Ave, and San Antonio Blvd

July 11, 2011

Much has been said about the crime (and/or perception of crime) emanating from the three criminal cancer infected blocks of 300 E. Little Creek Road, 300 Forth Worth Ave, and 300 San Antonio Blvd.

Below is the crime report for the 300 blocks from June 1, 2011 – July 9, 2011.

Crime description:	Location:	                Date/time:
LARCENY (ALL OTHERS)	300 BLOCK SAN ANTONIO BLVD	7/9/2011 11:00:00
LARCENY-PARTS FROM AUTO	300 BLOCK SAN ANTONIO BLVD	7/8/2011 6:00:00
ROBBERY-INDIVIDUAL	300 BLOCK FORT WORTH AV	        7/6/2011 21:50:00
NARCOTICS VIOLATIONS	300 BLOCK FORT WORTH AV	        6/30/2011 20:55:00
LARCENY (ALL OTHERS)	300 BLOCK SAN ANTONIO BLVD	6/29/2011 18:40:00
LARCENY-PARTS FROM AUTO	300 BLOCK SAN ANTONIO BLVD	6/29/2011 7:20:00
ROBBERY-INDIVIDUAL	300 BLOCK FORT WORTH AV	        6/26/2011 1:30:00
VANDALISM	        7800 BLOCK GALVESTON BLVD	6/25/2011 16:00:00
VANDALISM	        300 BLOCK SAN ANTONIO BLVD	6/22/2011 12:06:00
BURGLARY-RESIDENCE	7600 BLOCK GALVESTON BLVD	6/22/2011 7:30:00
VANDALISM	        300 BLOCK SAN ANTONIO BLVD	6/21/2011 14:00:00
VANDALISM	        7800 BLOCK DALLAS ST	        6/12/2011 11:00:00
VANDALISM	        300 BLOCK SAN ANTONIO BLVD	6/9/2011 20:00:00
LARCENY-PARTS FROM AUTO	300 BLOCK E LITTLE CREEK RD	6/7/2011 6:00:00
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT	300 BLOCK E LITTLE CREEK RD	6/6/2011 23:20:00
BURGLARY-RESIDENCE	300 BLOCK SAN ANTONIO BLVD	6/4/2011 22:00:00
VANDALISM	        300 BLOCK SAN ANTONIO BLVD	6/1/2011 5:00:00

Crime in the 300 blocks of E. Little Creek Road, Fort Worth Ave, and San Antonio Blvd

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Add murder charge to burglary suspect

July 1, 2011

Eugene Williams who is also charged with burglarizing Louis A. Daniel, Jr at the Cromwell House on June 15th is now also charged with his murder. Williams is due in court again on July 15th.

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Denby Park’s KaBoom Park to be moved?

June 29, 2011

Citing continued crime at the KaBoom park, the City and the Denby Park Civic League are making moves to close the park and relocate it to a safer portion of Monticello village.

The park was built in August 2008 by over 400 volunteers and with a grant from the Chrysler Foundation. It is located at 352 San Antonio Blvd.

As a reminder, page 28 of the 2003 Greater Wards Corner Comprehensive Plan:

[T]he high-density walkup apartments constructed in the Texas Streets section of Denby Park are, for the most part, not desirable housing. They have been built too close together, without appropriate provision of open space, and without amenities. The maze-like character of the resulting development, its proximity to highly-travelled Little Creek Road and to Interstate – 64 make it unfortunately suitable for drug dealing and for serving as a base for other criminal activity. The Norfolk police report that the situation in these buildings is getting worse. They recommend major change: the acquisition and demolition of these buildings, before the situation has even more adverse impacts on the surrounding neighborhoods. The many respectable people who are living in these buildings are being victimized by the current situation.

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Update on Homicide at Cromwell House

June 23, 2011

Eugene Williams Jr

Originally reported on June 16, 2011 as Homicide at Cromwell House, the killer of Louis A. Daniel, Jr. has not been caught and police ask that anyone with information on the death call (757) 664-7023.

Nonetheless police have arrested a man in connection with the homicide and charged him with burglary. The alleged criminal is Eugene Williams Jr. of the 1400 block of Long-dale Drive. He is currently being held without bond in the Norfolk City Jail.

See the Virginian-Pilot article and the WVEC article.

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Homicide at Cromwell House Apartments

June 16, 2011

Cromwell House Apartments

Residents and neighbors of Cromwell House Apartments have been complaining about increasing and persistent crime for some time now.

WAVY, WTKR, and WVEC are reporting that a homicide occurred there on Tuesday night between 11:00 and 11:30pm. The victim was an elderly man who rarely left his apartment according to neighbors.

Police have not released details or a motive at this time.

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Report all suspicious activity

March 30, 2011

With the increase in reported robberies and burglaries in and around the Wards Corner area, please be reminded to report all suspicious activity to the police. What is suspicious? Below is an excerpt from the Norfolk Neighborhood Coordinators’ Manual, developed by the Crime Prevention Division of the Norfolk Police Department.

WHAT IS SUSPICIOUS?

“Basically, anything that seems even slightly out of the ordinary . . . could be criminal activity.”

Examples (not a complete list):

A stranger inspecting or entering your neighbor’s home while your neighbor is away.

Someone trying to open a neighbor’s door or window.

A moving truck or van pulled up to a neighbor’s home while they are gone.

Remember, burglaries often occur at times when they should be most obvious (broad daylight, in full view of observers).

Someone carrying property such as televisions, stereos, etc., at an unusually late hour or in an unusual place, especially if it does not appear that the property is newly purchased.

The sound of shattering glass could signal a possible burglary, vandalism or larceny in progress.

Anyone peering into vehicles as they walk down the street or someone removing tags, gasoline or parts from a vehicle.

Someone attempting to enter a vehicle using a coat hanger or other device.

Never assume that it is the owner who has locked his keys in his car. Be suspicious of anyone tampering with the hood or trunk of a car.

An improperly parked vehicle or abandoned vehicle or someone leaving one vehicle and driving away in another may be signs of a stolen vehicle.

Anyone being forced into a vehicle could be a victim of possible abduction.

Persons loitering around schools, parks, and isolated areas or in the neighborhood. These loiterers could be possible sex offenders or burglars.

Business transactions conducted from vehicles, especially around schools, playgrounds or parks.

A steady flow of strangers to and from a particular house on a regular basis could indicate drug sales or a fencing operation (purchasing

of stolen goods).

Offers of goods or repair work at an unusually low price could indicate stolen property or some type of fraud.

All fights, screams and loud noises (such as explosions) should be reported.

Door-to-door solicitors without properly issued licenses and identification should be suspected.

“DON’T WAIT FOR SOMEONE ELSE TO CALL. CALL THE POLICE IMMEDIATELY TO REPORT IN PROGRESS SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY.”

Emergency: 911 Non-Emergency: 441-5610

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Robbery at Wards Corner business

March 24, 2011

The Virginian-Pilot is reporting that La Botica in the 7500 block of Virginian Drive was robbed today.

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Police search for murder suspect that frequents Denby Park

December 1, 2010

In 2004, the Comprehensive Plan stated: “ The blighted high-density apartments that have become a high-crime area at the western end of the Texas Streets district in Denby Park are . . . the highest priority location for a new initiative.”

Ali Ridley

According to WVEC:

Norfolk police are seeking assistance from the public in locating an individual wanted in connection with a murder that occurred in October of 2010.

On October 17, 8:45 P.M., police responded to the 3900 Blk E. Princess Anne Rd. in reference to an unconscious person. Officers located a gunshot victim that was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim was identified as Travis Taylor, age 19, 1500 Blk. Rush St.

Investigators have secured warrants for Murder and Use of a Firearm against Ali Ridley aka “Bull”, in connection with this death. Ridley is described as a black male, age18, 5’5″, 140 lbs., with short, natural black hair. He frequents Rush St., Peacan Point, Nicholson St., Denby Park and the surrounding areas.

Anyone with information on Ali Ridley’s whereabouts is asked to call the Norfolk Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.

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Wards Corner Now – Wards Corner, Norfolk, Virginia

300 Blocks of Denby Park continue to foster crime

Neighbors aid in catching burglars in Wards Corner

Op-Ed: Fed up in Denby Park

Crime reports continue in 300 blocks of Little Creek, San Antonio, and Fort Worth

300 blocks of E. Little Creek, Fort Worth, and San Antonio continue to be criminal cancer of Wards Corner

VP reporting Officer involved in shooting on Texas streets

City takes a bite out of crime in Wards Corner

Crime in the 300 blocks of E. Little Creek Road, Fort Worth Ave, and San Antonio Blvd

Add murder charge to burglary suspect

Denby Park’s KaBoom Park to be moved?

Update on Homicide at Cromwell House

Homicide at Cromwell House Apartments

Report all suspicious activity

Robbery at Wards Corner business

Police search for murder suspect that frequents Denby Park

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