<html><body><div style="color:#000; background-color:#fff; font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12pt"><div><span>While I agree that we all need to be diligent about our own personal safety and property, I also agree with Greg about holding the police to high standards. A few months back a couple of kids broke the backdoor window of my across the alley neighbor's house. I called the police before the kids got into the house........and their next door neighbor also called when he heard the glass break. It took a LONG time for the police to come - we actually flagged down a patrolling car (which had not heard from the dispatcher that there was a problem) BEFORE the police car that was dispatched showed up. And both officers did little. I doubt they even took reports......and told us that they couldn't do anything because the call had to come from the neighbor whose house was broken into. DUH!!! Later
in the afternoon an officer of a much higher rank showed up to ask us about what happened. He was pretty ticked off at how the two responding officers had acted. But I don't know what happened with that. There's no feedback. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">Based on this experience, I wouldn't rely on police officers to show up in time to do anything. </span></div><div><span><br></span></div><div><span>Karen</span></div><div> </div><div><font color="#007f40"></font> </div><div><font face="lucida console, sans-serif"></font><font color="#007f40"> </font></div><div><font face="lucida console, sans-serif" color="#007f40"><b>Karen Morley</b></font></div><div><font color="#007f40"><b><font color="#007f40"><font face="Lucida Console">kdmorley at yahoo dot com</font><br><br></font></b><br><br><br><br><br></font><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank"
href="http://www.mymailsignature.com/?partner=ZGzeb001"></a></div><div><br></div> <div style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; "> <div style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif; "> <div dir="ltr"> <font size="2" face="Arial"> <hr size="1"> <b><span style="font-weight:bold;">From:</span></b> Greg Alexander <ugagrad93@yahoo.com><br> <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">To:</span></b> The Charles Village Chat List <chat@charlesvillage.info> <br><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cc:</span></b> "diana@charlesvillage.org" <diana@charlesvillage.org> <br> <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sent:</span></b> Wednesday, March 21, 2012 4:12 PM<br> <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Subject:</span></b> Re: [Chat] Fwd: Fwd: Another break-in<br> </font> </div> <br><div id="yiv731924709"><div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 12pt;
font-family: 'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif; "><div><span>It is good to remind homeowners about windows, etc., during the warmer months. My comment relates to the fact that every meeting I go to, when crime comes up, it seems like the police and others are implying that somehow the victim is at fault. At our recent meeting at the CVCBD all I heard was that our block is too dark, people leave their windows open, etc. All valid points, but at some point, law enforcement and the CVCBD must be held accountable as well. I always hear about "increased patrolling" but never see it. I work from home so believe me, I notice these things.</span></div><div><br><span></span></div><div><span>-greg<br></span></div><div> </div><div>Greg Alexander<br>Executive Editor, STONE HOUSE PUBLICATIONS<br>Mason-Dixon ARRIVE | I95 BUSINESS | ARRIVING
Home<br>410-243-3387<br>greg@gregoryjalexander.com<br>2629 Guilford Avenue | Baltimore | MD | 21218<br><br><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.gregoryjalexander.com"></a></div><div><br></div> <div style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif; "> <div style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif; "> <div dir="ltr"> <font face="Arial" size="2"> <hr size="1"> <b><span style="font-weight:bold;">From:</span></b> "SLG2700@cs.com" <SLG2700@cs.com><br> <b><span style="font-weight:bold;">To:</span></b> chat@charlesvillage.info <br><b><span style="font-weight:bold;">Cc:</span></b> diana@charlesvillage.org <br> <b><span style="font-weight:bold;">Sent:</span></b> Wednesday, March 21, 2012 2:24 PM<br> <b><span style="font-weight:bold;">Subject:</span></b> [Chat] Fwd: Fwd: Another break-in<br> </font> </div> <br>----- Forwarded Message -----<br><br>
<div id="yiv731924709"><font face="arial,helvetica"><font family="SANSSERIF" face="Arial" size="2">What Diana said.<br>
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Also, let's keep our eyes open for anyone prowling around and looking suspicious and call it in to 911 if you see ANYTHING SUSPICIOUS.</font></font></div>----- Forwarded Message -----<br><br> <br><div id="yiv731924709"><style><!--
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--></style><div><div class="yiv731924709WordSection1"><div class="yiv731924709MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(31, 73, 125);">Thanks for sharing this with me. Yesterday there was a string of burglaries throughout the later part of the evening into the early part of the morning. CVCBD tomorrow and Friday will be flyering a few blocks as notice to residents of the recent rash of break ins as well as some helpful preventative tips. On another note, please do not take it as an “excuse” in terms of windows and doors being left un-lock. Many break ins listed on the past 3 months of crime alerts the suspect have gained entry to properties through open windows or unlocked doors. We simply like to remind residents to double check every window and door in their household especially before they leave or in the evenings before winding down. Unfortunately we see more and more of this as the
weather gets warmer.</span></div><div class="yiv731924709MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(31, 73, 125);"> </span></div><div class="yiv731924709MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(31, 73, 125);">Northern District and CVCBD do offer the opportunity for residents to engrave their personal items with an engraver for a faster return of stolen items if they have been found. As well as walk throughs to suggest additional security measures in the home. Also our Wednesday NWOP walk (Neighborhood Walkers On Patrol) have been leaving additional flyers for preventative measures and notating broken street lights so we can continue to help increase safety measures here in the district.</span></div><div class="yiv731924709MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(31, 73, 125);"> </span></div><div class="yiv731924709MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(31, 73, 125);">If you have additional questions or
concerns please feel free to contact me directly in the office at 410-235-4411 ext 16.</span></div><div class="yiv731924709MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(31, 73, 125);"> </span></div><div class="yiv731924709MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(31, 73, 125);">Thanks</span></div><div class="yiv731924709MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(31, 73, 125);"><br>Diana Mitchell</span></div><div class="yiv731924709MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(31, 73, 125);"> </span></div><div class="yiv731924709MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(31, 73, 125);"> </span></div><div class="yiv731924709MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(31, 73, 125);"> </span></div><div class="yiv731924709MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(31, 73, 125);">Diana Mitchell</span></div><div class="yiv731924709MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(31, 73,
125);">Coordinator Community Safety Programs</span></div><div class="yiv731924709MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(31, 73, 125);">Charles Village Community Benefits District</span></div><div class="yiv731924709MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(31, 73, 125);">2434 St. Paul St, Baltimore MD 21218</span></div><div class="yiv731924709MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;
color:rgb(31, 73, 125);">410-235-4411 ext 16</span></div><div class="yiv731924709MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(31, 73, 125);">410-235-5544 Fax</span></div><div class="yiv731924709MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(31, 73, 125);"> </span></div><div class="yiv731924709MsoNormal"><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Charles-Village-Community-Benefits-District/172899146100096"><span style="font-size:11pt;text-decoration:none;"><img id="yiv731924709Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:1.3040197160@web160404.mail.bf1.yahoo.com" alt="facebook-small-logo2" border="0" height="122" width="122"></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(31, 73, 125);"></span></div><div class="yiv731924709MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(31, 73, 125);"> </span></div><div style="border-right:medium none;border-width:1pt medium medium;border-style:solid none none;border-color:rgb(181, 196,
223);padding:3pt 0in 0in;"><div class="yiv731924709MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;"> SLG2700@cs.com [mailto:SLG2700@cs.com] <br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, March 21, 2012 10:52 AM<br><b>To:</b> ugagrad93@yahoo.com; chat@charlesvillage.info<br><b>Cc:</b> diana@charlesvillage.org; Richard.Worley@BaltimorePolice.org; cvcapresident@charlesvillage.net<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Chat] Another break-in</span></div></div><div class="yiv731924709MsoNormal"> </div><div class="yiv731924709MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;
">Greg:<br><br>I have forwarded your message to Diana Mitchell, Community Safety Coordinator, at CVCBD, and to Deputy Major Worley of Northern District, for followup and discussion about enhanced patrols in that area. If an arrest is made, Deputy Major Worley will let us know.<br><br>Deputy Major Worley stated at a recent meeting that year to date crime in charles village is up about 15% simply due to an increase in burglaries. Robberies and larceny from auto are both down. He stated that the crime stats are lower above 28th Street where JHU Security Patrols. He stated that he has worked on segway patrols in the past in Mt Vernon and finds them a great tool for that area and would be a great tool for Charles Village. <br><br>The CVCBD proposes to raise the surtax in order to, among other things, provide an off-duty police patrol of targeted areas and is holding a public meeting to discuss the FY 2013 Budget
plan on <b>Tuesday, March 27, 6:30 – 8:00 pm at Lovely Lane Church, 22nd and Saint Paul St. </b>There will be a presentation of the budget and program services recommended by the CVCBDMA Board that asks for a surtax rate increase from the current 12 cents per $100 of assessed property value to 12.5 cents per $100. This equates to an approx average tax increase to residential property homeowners of approximately $5/year. <br><br>To view the CVCBD's current supplemental Programs/Services, please go to <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://charlesvillage.org/bylaws.html">http://charlesvillage.org/bylaws.html</a> and click on Baseline Agreement with the Community 2012. This coming fiscal year, the CVCBD is looking to provide even more services/programs. <br><br>Please encourage your neighbors who may not have received this announcement to attend, listen, and
voice their thoughts. The CVCBD would like a good turnout and wants to hear your thoughts. The CVCBD will be posting information with respect to the proposed plans on its website in the coming days. Please look for a preview of the meeting materials at: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=28229422&msgid=347466&act=CJ70&c=690294&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.charlesvillage.org">www.charlesvillage.org</a> You may also provide your comments and input regardless of whether or not you can attend the CVCBD Public Hearing/Meeting. Your thoughts matter and the CVCBD wants to hear from you. Comments may be sent to the Charles Village Civic Association Membership email box: <a rel="nofollow" ymailto="mailto:Membership@CharlesVillage.net" target="_blank" href="mailto:Membership@CharlesVillage.net">Membership@CharlesVillage.net</a> or may be made directly to the CVCBD (<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank"
href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=28229422&msgid=347466&act=CJ70&c=690294&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.charlesvillage.org">www.charlesvillage.org</a>). Regards, Jennifer Erickson, CVCA representative to the CVCBDMA Board Bud Beehler, CVCA Representative to the CVCBDMA Board. <br><br>The CVCBD Board has not made a decision, but is proposing a plan/recommendation to the Community. Your opinion at this hearing/public meeting will be heard and matter when the CVCBD Board recommends a surtax rate to the City for the coming fiscal year effective July 1, 2013. You have a chance to express your support for increasing surtax revenue or to urge the Board to reconsider its recommendation in some way. <br><br>Sharon Guida, CVCA Safety Committee<br>410-467-4409<br><br><br><br>In a message dated 3/20/2012 11:09:17 AM Eastern Daylight
Time, <a rel="nofollow" ymailto="mailto:ugagrad93@yahoo.com" target="_blank" href="mailto:ugagrad93@yahoo.com">ugagrad93@yahoo.com</a> writes: <br><br></span></div><div class="yiv731924709MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-size:10pt;">Our rash of break-ins around the 2600 block of Guilford continues. Yesterday afternoon around 3:00, someone broke into 300 E. Lorraine, the rehabbed house that was bought a few months ago by a young woman who lives there with her son. They broke in through the basement (like most of the other ones that occurred on the 2600 block of Guilford) and stole a laptop, children's clothes and attempted to steal the flat screen TV but was unable to carry it (thankfully). She has an alarm but they got away before police arrived. <br><br><br><br>And, no, her windows were not open or any of the other excuses the Northern Police District likes to give. Her house
was secure with an alarm in broad daylight.<br><br><br>Greg Alexander<br>Executive Editor, STONE HOUSE PUBLICATIONS<br>Mason-Dixon ARRIVE | I95 BUSINESS | ARRIVING Home<br>410-243-3387<br><a rel="nofollow" ymailto="mailto:greg@gregoryjalexander.com" target="_blank" href="mailto:greg@gregoryjalexander.com">greg@gregoryjalexander.com</a><br>2629 Guilford Avenue | Baltimore | MD | 21218<br><br></span></div><div class="yiv731924709MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-size:10pt;
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