May 28, 2009
Plant Thieves
The enjoyment of plants on a front porch is one of the pleasures of urban living. Lately we have been targets of plant thieves. Some of the stolen plants are recycled as gifts, reused in thieves’ back yards, or resold (at a nice profit) at a flea market somewhere in the metroplex. There has been only one sighting of a plant thief: a skinny, tall, black man, who was a passenger in a Cadillac. He was seen removing plants from a porch in the 6100 block of Victor at 11 pm May 10. It is not known if any of the other plant thefts are related.
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On Monday, May 18, a plant valued at $175.00, was stolen from a porch in the 4800 block of Tremont.
A house in the 5800 block of Victor had its plants stolen from the front porch step and a hanging basket from the back porch on Sunday, May 17.
An unidentified suspect stole a ceramic planter and palm tree from a house in the 6200 block of Reiger on Sunday, May 17.
A large begonia and another potted plant were stolen off a porch in the early hours of Tuesday, May, 12. The theft occurred in the 5500 block of Tremont.
Six potted plants were stolen from a front porch on Thursday, May 7, from a house in the 700 block of Dumas.
Three hanging baskets of ferns were stolen from a front porch sometime during the first week of May from a porch in the 5300 block of Victor.
Money Stolen from Apartment
An identified suspect stole money using force from his girlfriend in an apartment located in the 5800 block of Worth on Wednesday, May 27. The police are investigating.
An Unwelcome Visitor
On Sunday, May 17, around 8:30-9:00 p.m. a white male with longish hair rang a doorbell at a house at the corner of Beacon and Tremont. The resident went to the door but did not open it. The man asked if “the man of the house was at home.” He was told that the man of the house was sleeping and soon left.
Unsolicited personal questions are not appropriate, especially at night. Please do not open your door if you do not know the person and call 911.
House on Tremont Burglarized
A house located in the 5700 block of Tremont was burglarized on Wednesday, May 20, and items were stolen.
House on Gaston Burglarized
A residence in the 5400 block of Gaston was burglarized on Tuesday, May 26.
Burglaries of Motor Vehicles
- On May 26, Tuesday, a vehicle parked in the 5000 block of Worth had its left window broken. Items were stolen from the vehicle.
- On May 26, Tuesday, an unidentified suspect stole items from an unlocked vehicle parked in the 6100 block of Victor.
- On May 25, Monday, a vehicle in the 6200 block of Reiger had its window broken and items were stolen.
- On May 23, Saturday, an unidentified suspect walked up to a vehicle in the 5500 block of Columbia and punched the driver’s side front window, shattering it. The suspect left in a white Ford Crown Victoria with 22 inch wheels. Even though this is not in the JHHD neighborhood, it is close and crime knows no boundaries. If you see this car, please call 911.
- On May 21, Thursday, a vehicle parked in the 5500 block of Reiger had bleach and motor oil poured into its gas tank.
- On May 18, Monday, a vehicle parked in the 5600 block of Junius had its passenger’s side rear window broken and items stolen.
- On May 18, Monday, a vehicle parked in the 6000 block of Gaston, had its passenger’s side window broken and items stolen. It is not known if the incidents on Junius and Gaston are related but it looks suspicious.
- On Saturday, May 16, a vehicle parked in the 1825 block of Abrams was broken into.
- On Friday, May 15, a rock was thrown through the driver’s side window of a vehicle parked in the 5100 block of Worth. Items were stolen.
Activities in the 6000 block of Worth
There have reports of vandalism in the 6000 block of Worth that occurred Memorial Day weekend. Unfortunately nothing has been logged in the police computer system. Please call in every offense to the police. I know we all get frustrated with the vandalism, but if the police don’t know about it, officially nothing happened. The frequency of our police patrols is based, in part, on the number of incidences reported. Thanks.
Yorkies Babies Up for Adoption
John White has two tea cup Yorkies Babies for adoption. They are both AKC registered. He may be reached at jj_white8080@yahoo.com.
Junius Heights Neighborhood Meeting April 21
There will be a neighborhood meeting on Tuesday, April 21 at Lipscomb Elementary.The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. Sergeant Archie King, who is our police liaison, will be there to address us and hear our concerns about crime.We will also have information about the city’s sidewalk replacement program and beautification projects in our district.
Junius Heights Neighborhood Front Porch Party April 25
On April 25, from 6:30-8:30, there will be a Junius Heights Neighborhood Party in the 700 block of Junius. The price of admission is membership in the Junius Heights Historic District. If you haven’t paid your $15.00 now is the time to do so! This is a good way to meet your neighbors! The association will furnish wine, beer, and food for
the evening. YOu can pay online via paypal, just look to the rightside of the blog and click on the link.
Crime Alert April 13 2009
Serial Car Jackings on Mockingbird
There have been several car jackings on Mockingbird lane recently. The victims who are targeted are usually female and the carjacker is described as a middle-aged African-American male, between 5’8” and 6,’ weighing 160-180 pounds. He has missing teeth or gaps in his teeth. The hijacking have taken place along Mockingbird Lane between Central and Abrams. For more information see: http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/latestnews/stories/040709dnmetcarjack.afecffae.html Suspect on Front Porch
About 10:45 pm on Sunday night, April 13, in the 5700 block of Worth Street , residents were alerted by a puppy who started to whine at the bedroom door. Thinking that the puppy had to go out, they started to go outside only to find a man of African-American descent with a backpack on their porch. The door was not opened and the police were called immediately. The man left the porch and went north on Fulton and right on Junius. The police, unfortunately, were not able to locate him.
That night, the porch was dark. The porch lights which normally are on at this house, had burnt out on Easter Sunday and the residents hadn’t had time to replace them.
A week or so ago, a video camera captured a man matching a general description of this person-of-interest, removing items from a porch several blocks away. It is not known at the present time if these two incidents are related. If you do see anything suspicious, particularly at night, do not hesitate to call 911. Most legitimate evening strollers do not carry backpacks with them. Report the incident as a “suspicious person.” It gets a higher priority than a generic concern.
Vehicle Stolen
A vehicle was stolen from the residential driveway in the 5800 block of Victor in the early hours of Monday, April 6.
Vehicles Burglarized
A Bronco II Ford was burglarized on Friday, April 3 in the 5800 block of Columbia . An unidentified suspect went into the unlocked vehicle and stole items. A car parked in the 5300 block of Junius had its driver’s side window broken and property inside stolen on Friday, April 3.
A vehicle in the 5500 block of Reiger had rocks thrown at the rear window, breaking it on Saturday, April 4. The apartment manager claimed that unknown kids from another apartment had caused the damage.
Graffiti Painted on Window
Graffiti was painted on a window of a house in the 400 block of Lowell on Saturday, April 4.
Door Kicked In
A door was kicked in the 1600 block of Abrams on Friday, April 3.
Robberies on Gaston and Reiger
There was an aggravated robbery in the 4900 block of Gaston on Wednesday, April 8. A suspect displayed a knife and demanded money from the victim.
There was also an aggravated robbery in the 4700 block of Reiger on Saturday, April 11. An unidentified suspect, pointed a gun at the victim and demanded money and property.
At this time, there is no further information on either incident
March 22, 2009
Homeless May be Sleeping in Area Dumpsters
On Wednesday, March 18, a thin, white or Hispanic male wearing a red baseball cap and a vest was reported snooping around a courtyard on Reiger. When a local resident arrived, the man immediately fled. It may be the same person who is homeless and has been sleeping in area dumpsters. Sleeping in dumpsters is dangerous. The machines that pick up dumpster have been known to crush sleeping victims. If you see any such activity, please call 911.
Illegal Parking by Area Business
Cars getting tires repaired at the tire shop at the corner of Beacon and Columbia sometimes illegally park in the alley. An area resident recently called 911 to report the illegal parking and the police quickly responded. Alleys are for emergency access, not for the parking of cars.
Burglaries of Motor Vehicles
- March 18, Wednesday, two vehicles in the 5900 block of Worth had their windows broken and items stolen.
- On Thursday, March 12, a vehicle in the 500 block of Lowell was vandalized
Stolen Electricity
On Tuesday, March 17, the police determined that suspects in the 5800 block of Reiger “intentionally appropriated and consumed electricity of an undetermined valued” by an “inappropriate electrical connection.,” i.e., they stole electricity. Not only is this illegal, it is very dangerous.
Drug Paraphernalia found
Drug paraphernalia was found in the 600 block of Ridgeway on Thursday, April 19. No further details are available.
Hot Spot: Vehicles Burglarized in Junius Heights
There seems to be surge in vandalisms of vehicles in our neighborhood. Six cars have been reported vandalized in the space of three days.
- On Sunday, November 9, a window was broken in a vehicle parked in the 5100 block of Worth and items were stolen.,
- On Monday, November 10, a vehicle was burglarized in the 5800 block of Reiger. The window of a jeep was broken and items were stolen.
- On Monday, the night of November 10, the front passenger window of a car parked in the driveway in the 700 block of Skillman was broken. The thief (thieves) stole a cheap pair of sunglasses and less than $2.00 in change.
- On Monday, November 10, the front passenger window of a vehicle parked in the 5900 block of Worth was broken and items were stolen.
- On Tuesday, November 11, windows was broken on two vehicles parked in the 5100 block of Victor and items were stolen.
House on Victor Robbed
Over Halloween weekend, a house in the 5500 block of Victor was robbed. The thief or thieves broke in the back door after failing to open the front door. The robbers took a laptop computer, shotguns, and a mountain bike.
Junius Heights Crime Watch Meeting This Thursday
WHEN: 6PM NOV 20th (THURSDAY)
WHERE: Paciugo Gelato, located at 2113 Abrams
(across from where our new Whole Foods will be!)
Please join us at Paciugo for a meet and greet! Take this opportunity to get to know our primary Off Duty Patrol officers Roger Rudloff and Dennis Craig and chat with Kelly Qualls, Community Relations Officer. Our officers will speak about the issues in our area, answer your questions and concerns, and you’ll get an opportunity to pay your CW dues while getting better acquainted with neighbors!
Coffee will be provided. Delicious Gelato will be available to purchase.
Donations to the watch will be accepted!
CHEERS! Your hosts, Michael and Suzanne
Checks as well as vacation alerts, may be sent to: PO BOX 140283 DALLAS TX 75214
For questions about this event, call 214-826-1732
Crime Alert November 10, 2008
For whatever reason, recently there has been a spike in activities in the area. Over the long run, Junius Heights continues to improve but sometimes we hit these valleys! If you see anything suspicious, please call 911.
- On Saturday, November 8, there was an attempted burglary in the 5600 block of Victor. There was damage to the rear gate lock and rear garage door but the attempt to gain entry was not successful.
- On Saturday, November 8, a house in the 700 block of Parkmont was broken into and burglarized.
- On Saturday, November 8, a vehicle was vandalized in the 4900 block of Victor. The passenger door lock was pried open and items were stolen from inside the vehicle.
- On Thursday, November 6, a side door was kicked in the 700 block of Glasgow and property was stolen.
- On Thursday, November 6, a vehicle was vandalized in the 5700 block of Tremont. A window was broken and property was stolen.
- On Wednesday, November 5, a house in the 5200 block of Tremont was burglarized and items were stolen.
Junius Heights Home Tour This Sunday
The Junius Heights 2nd Annual Home is this Sunday from 11:00-5:00. There will be seven historic and interesting homes on the tour. Tickets may be purchased at Munger Park the day of the tour. We will need lots of volunteers to run the Home Tour. If you have not been contacted by a house captain and would like to volunteer, please contact our super volunteer coordinator, Todd Smit.
All volunteers are invited to an after tour party at Bill and Marsue Williams!
Important Council Decision Affecting Inner-City Neighborhoods
On Monday, November 10, the Dallas City Council will hear testimony on form-based zoning. Basically, form-based zoning creates walk-work-play areas and protects neighborhoods. It has three critical components:
1. The residential proximity slope is preserved.
2. There is a transitional zone between high density and residential.
3. High density areas are limited to certain parts of the city.
The residential proximity slope limits the height of buildings that may be built adjacent to a residence. Developers twice have proposed construction on Beacon and Paulus that would have created buildings of inappropriate height next to our homes in Junius Heights. Nobody wants a high rise overlooking a craftsman bungalow. If inappropriate construction was allowed, Gaston Avenue and all the perimeters of Junius Heights could have heights higher than currently allowed. It would threaten the stability of Junius Heights.
A transitional zone is just what the name implies: it permits buildings that “transition” between a high-density and a residential area. The new town homes that are being built on Gaston are a good example of a transitional zone. It guarantees that there will be no jarring juxtaposition of heights and uses.
High density areas aspire to create work-live-play areas. A good example is Mockingbird Station and the West End in Dallas. They concentrate density rather than scattering it. The apartments that were built in the 1960s on Gaston are an example of scattered density. This 60s experiment continues to stress parts of our neighborhood.
The so-called Compromise Plan was supported by the Real Estate Council, developers, and the neighborhoods. Your Junius Heights Board voted to also support this plan. Council Member Ron Natinsky is offering another plan that eliminates the residential proximity slope requirement, the transitional zone, and the work-live-play density.
Please attend the council meeting to show your support for the “Compromise” Plan and the one that was passed by the Central Plan Commission on November 10.
The meeting begins at 1:00. You may park in the underground garage.
Please take a minute and e-mail the Dallas City Council. Your support and action is critical to the future of inner-city neighborhoods like Junius Heights.
Thanks!
Proposal will Devastate Dallas’ Neighborhoods
NO” to the NATINSKY PROPOSAL
The Natinsky Proposal will Devastate Dallas’ Neighborhoods
“YES” to the DEVELOPER-NEIGHBORHOOD COMPROMISE
unanimously supported by the City Council-appointed Advisory Committee and the City Plan Commission
ACTION STEPS:
1- E-MAIL the Dallas City Council: tom.leppert@dallascityhall.com, elba.garcia@dallascityhall.com, dwaine.caraway@dallascityhall.com, pauline.medrano@dallascityhall.com, vonciel.hill@dallascityhall.com, linda.koop@dallascityhall.com, ron.natinsky@dallascityhall.com, mitchell.rasansky@dallascityhall.com, angela.hunt@dallascityhall.com, david.neumann@dallascityhall.com, steven.salazar@dallascityhall.com, carolyn.davis@dallascityhall.com, tennell.atkins@dallascityhall.com, sheffield.kadane@dallascityhall.com, jerry.allen@dallascityhall.com
2- Attend the November 10 Public hearing and bring friends, family and neighbors.
Dallas City Council Chambers
6th floor, 1500 Marilla November 10th, 2008 at 1 PM
Crime Alerts for End of October
The crime rate in Junius Heights over the long run has gotten better and continues to improve. However, with the longer hours of darkness, there seems to be a recent increase in car vandalism and burglaries. Please get to know your neighbors and watch for any unusual activity in your neighborhood
A house in the 5700 block of Victors was broken into between the hours of noon and 5 PM on Saturday, November 1. The thief or thieves managed to find the only functioning window in the house and came in through this window. The owner was not even aware that the window opened. Taken were a laptop, a digital camera, and some loose change.
A home was burglarized in the 5500 block of Victor on Sunday, November 2. Entry was made through the doggy door in the rear. The burglar(s) left through the front door.
A home in the 5400 block of Eastside was burglarized on Sunday, November 2. Even though Eastside is not part of the Junius Heights Neighborhood, they are included here because the street borders JH and we have some concerned neighbors living there.
On Thursday, October 30, a property was robbed in the 5500 block of Reiger. Entry was made through an unlocked back door in the afternoon. At about the same time, another property residence in the 5300 block of Reiger was broken into.
Incidents involving burglaries of cars or “abandoned” cars are listed below. Monday, Oct 27 was a busy night. All of the Monday incidents were reported around 6:00 p.m. It is not known if they are all related but it is probable.
Please remove all items from your cars so you do not tempt any would-be-burglars.
- On Thursday, October 30, an “abandoned” car was parked in the 5600 block of Reiger, license number JSM565.
- On Sunday, October 26, a vehicle’s window was broken and property was stolen in the 5500 block of Victor.
- On Monday, October 27, the driver’s side window of a car parked in the 6000 block of Victor was broken and items were stolen.
- On Monday, October 27, the front window of a car parked in the 1800 block of Abrams Parkway was broken..
- On Monday, October 27, the passenger lock to a vehicle parked in the 5800 block of Tremont was popped and items were stolen from the car.