New Years murderer from Denby Park sentenced

October 17, 2008

The Virginian-Pilot is reporting that 18 year old Kristen Steen pleaded guilty to second degree murder and a firearm charge and has been sentenced to 33 years in prison.  Steen shot and killed Jamal Mathews on New Years Eve in front of Game Stop in Southern Shopping Center.

Testimony [. . .] indicated that the confrontation between Steen and Matthews began when Steen asked “What’s cracking?”

“What’s popping?” Matthews replied.

Steen then shot Matthews. A witness testified at the earlier hearing that Steen’s greeting is used by Crips gang members.  Matthews’ reply is used by the Bloods [gang].

Steen is believed to have been a resident of, and captured in, Denby Park.

Previous Wards Corner Now articles related to this murder:

GameStop murderer pleads guilty (6/17/08)

Police identify man shot at Southern Shopping Center (1/3/08)

Man dies after being shot in front of video game store in Southern Shopping Center (12/31/07)

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Denby Park murderer identified and at large

October 15, 2008

Police are looking for Craig Robert Mounger, 20, of Norfolk.  He is described as 5 feet 5 inches tall, 130 pounds and goes by the nickname “Stress,” police said.  Police consider him armed and dangerous.

Further information from the Virginian-Pilot article:

On Monday 24-year-old William E. Bonney Jr. was shot after 11 p.m. in the 7600 block of MacDonald Road and later died at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.

Anyone with information is asked to call The Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.

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Murder in Denby Park

October 14, 2008

Late Monday night, police received a call about a shooting in the 7600 block of MacDonald Road, in Denby Park.

The victim was killed and the shooter is at large.

One Denby Park resident wrote in and said, “this ruckus went on for an hour (in the middle of the street) before the shooting”.

Anyone with information can call Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.

A very short Virginian-Pilot article on this murder can be found here.

UPDATE: The victim and the shooter knew each other and had an argument.  The shooter is a black male who fled the scene in a green ford escort.  The police are asking that if you see anything suspicious matching the above description you give them a call immediately.

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Denby Park, Oakdale Farms, Monticello Village – Request for Programs

October 9, 2008

NRHA will be mailing a “Request for Programs” to residents in the Denby Park, Oakdale Farms, and Monticello Village neighborhoods.  Residents who are interested in the programs that are now available to the Special Services District are asked to review the document and indicate which program they are interested in and return the request to Joni Stahl by mail, fax, or email.

Joni Stahl
Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
201 Granby Street, 9th Floor
Norfolk, VA  23510.

Fax: 314-1302
Email: jstahl@nrha.us

Here is the “Request for Programs” (PDF).

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Neighborhood Watch meeting tonight

September 23, 2008

The Denby Park, Oakdale Farms & Monticello Village Neighborhood Watch is holding a meeting, tonight, September 23, 2008 at the Workforce Development Center at 6:30.

Tonight will be about gangs and their colors and signs. There should be a gang officer there to present a short film and take any questions.

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A message of thanks

August 22, 2008

A sincere and heartfelt “Thank You!” goes out to the Chrysler Corporation, KaBOOM!, the City of Norfolk, and most certainly those citizens who helped construct the park in Denby Park yesterday.

The article in the Virginian-Pilot has photos and a video.

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VP Article on Denby Park playground

August 4, 2008

The Virginian-Pilot has posted an article that outlines how some residents are skeptical:

“There’s so much crime here,” said R.J. Luce, who lives a block away from the vacant land where the playground will be built, at 352 San Antonio Blvd.

“I’m afraid it will become a magnet for the wrong people. I’m worried one of the children is going to get shot.”

And some residents welcome the playground:

Jody Fife, a mother of two who lives in a house across San Antonio Boulevard from the playground area, said children shouldn’t be punished because of bad elements in the neighborhood.

“If you’re going to take back your neighborhood, you have to try something,” she said.

Read the article: Plan for a Norfolk playground finds critics, skeptics

Remember to sign up to help construct the playground, contact: Melinda Luchun at 823-4210 or email CommunityOutreach@norfolk.gov

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Neighborhood Watch Program meeting

August 3, 2008

The first meeting of the Greater Wards Corner Area Neighborhood Watch Program will be August 8th at 6:30 pm in the Workforce Development Center.

The main focus of this meeting is to formalize the crime watch program in the Denby Park, Oakdale Farms, and Monticello Village neighborhoods.

Updates and meeting minutes will be posted on Wardscornernow.com.

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80 more volunteers needed for Denby Park Playground construction

July 30, 2008

80 more volunteers are needed for construction of the Denby Park Playground on Thursday, August 21st. We must have 100 volunteers for this great project to happen. It is a condition of the grant. Please contact: Melinda Luchun at 823-4210 or email CommunityOutreach@norfolk.gov to volunteer.

 

 

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Help the City of Norfolk build a Denby Park playground in one day

July 17, 2008

Please register!

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Graffitti meeting scheduled in Denby Park on July 26 10-11a.m.

July 10, 2008

UPDATE July 10, 2008 7:35 p.m.

From: Burley, Galina
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 2:41 PM
To: ALLNORFOLK
Subject: TAG-OUT Graffiti Abatement Pilot Program
Importance: Low

TAG-OUT Graffiti Abatement Pilot Program
To Report Graffiti call 757-664-6510

Graffiti Factoid! The term graffiti comes from the Greek word graphein, which means, “to write”. Graffiti today ranges from simple, one-color monikers (like a nickname), called “tags”, repeated on many surfaces to complex compositions of several colors.

In Norfolk, about 80% of graffiti is tagger graffiti. Graffiti is the most common type of vandalism according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics.

The most effective way to prevent graffiti is to remove it promptly. While this may be difficult, studies show that removal within 24 to 48 hours results in a nearly zero rate of reoccurrence.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

Report!

Become a Graffiti Spotter! Report areas and locations of graffiti to the Hotline at 757-664-6510. Please include the address of the tagged site/or the closest intersection.

Stop Vandalism – Get a Reward!

Report graffiti vandals and vandalism through the Graffiti Hotline. Graffiti is a crime and violators can be prosecuted. You may be eligible for a reward.

Volunteer! AND Work with Neighbors


Paint Out events to paint those areas that are routinely “tagged”. The City will provide paint and materials for these events.

Adopt-A-Location–residents choose a location and agree to maintain it graffiti-free for a minimum of three months.

TAG-OUT Captain–act as community liaison for their area and main contact with City staff to ensure paint supplies and materials are available and to help organize events.

Fro more information call 757-823-4210 or email CommunityOutreach@norfolk.gov

Galina Burley, Bureau Manager
Bureau of Community Outreach
400 Granby, 4th floor
Norfolk VA 23510
ph#757-664-6773
fax#757-664-4567
galina.burley@norfolk.gov

web – http://www.norfolk.gov/Neighborhoods/

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New playground to be built in Denby Park

July 10, 2008

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Denby Park murderers arrested

June 19, 2008

According to the Virginian-Pilot, Deonte L. “Tay” Mayfield and Donte “Tay” White, who had been charged in connection with the June 8th shooting-turned-murder of Cleavonne Tynes, have been arrested.

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On Wednesday police arrested Deonte Mayfield, 19, and Donte White, 21, both of Norfolk. Mayfield faces charges of murder, malicious wounding, robbery and using a firearm; and White faces charges of murder and using a firearm, police said.

Virginian-Pilot: Norfolk police make two arrests in Little Creek Road homicide

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Denby Park shooting now a Homicide

June 11, 2008

The victim in Sunday’s shooting in Denby Park passed away Tuesday at Norfolk General Hospital, the Virginian-Pilot reports.

Police have warrants on file charging Deonte L. “Tay” Mayfield, 19, and Donte “Tay” White, 21, with malicious wounding, using a gun during a felony and attempted robbery

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If you see or know the whereabouts of either of these men, call the police immediately.

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Denby Park resident found dead in Chesapeake

April 28, 2008

The Virginian Pilot is reporting on a Denby Park resident whose body was found in a tarp in Chesapeake.

The body of Lisa Area L’Minggio, of the 300 block of San Antonio Blvd., was discovered by construction workers about 11:15 a.m., according to Chesapeake police.

The cause of death is still under investigation.

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