Hello Neighbors,
For the past three weeks, a bicycle has remained abandoned and propped up against a road sign on the 3100 Block of Oxford, corner of Oxford and Bexley.
Durham One Call has been notified.
If you or someone you know is the owner of this bicycle, recommend it be retrieved / removed ASAP.
Much appreciated
Hey Neighbors,
Are you interested in helping to organize a mutual aid project in our local neighborhood? Mutual Aid efforts have existed for decades and involve connecting with neighbors, assessing needs, and pooling resources to help people in any way possible during times of crisis. This is an isolating time and everyone will likely need help at some point. Mutual Aid creates a communications infrastructure so that we can take care of one another (without physically interacting) in the wake of COVID-19.
What Would I Be Doing?
Come as you are and bring whatever energy and time you have to offer. We are especially looking for residents who can be “block coordinators.” Block coordinators are responsible for checking in with ~6 houses on their block. The block coordinator will help their neighbors fill out a Google intake form that will detail if they have certain needs OR things they can offer other neighbors in need. This block coordinator will be a part of a greater (virtual) team of other block coordinators in our neighborhood who will support one another. If you can’t be a block coordinator but still want to be involved (share advice, distribute fliers, help us create a neighborhood map, etc.), please reply to this email as well! We welcome any form of help.
We don’t have to go through this alone. If you’re interested in helping organize for our neighborhood in any capacity, please email : dix.mlk.hv.uni.mutual.aid@gmail.com
and one of us will get back to you.
PLEASE SHARE THIS WITH NEIGHBORS WHO MAY BE WILLING TO HELP!
PS – If you’re interested in learning more about the Durham Mutual Aid Network, which is organizing this mutual aid work city-wide, check out the following websites!
Again, we are truly all in this together.
Durham Police Asking for Information About Dog Theft DURHAM, N.C. – Durham police are trying to locate two stolen service dogs who were taken from 1518 Morning Glory Ave. on December 18, 2018. One of the dogs has a microchip. Photos of the dogs are below. Anyone with information is asked to call Investigator G.T. Novotny at (919) 560-4281, ext. 29121 or CrimeStoppers at (919) 683-1200. CrimeStoppers pays cash rewards for information leading to arrests in felony cases and callers never have to identify themselves.
At approximately 9:30 PM, two dark males in a cherokee type vehicle, older model followed
a female who had disembarked from the bus on University Dr.
She confirmed that
they had been sitting in the parking lot of the Shell station and then followed
her down Dixon Rd.. She proceeded down Princeton Avenue, when one of the males
wearing a maroon jacket with a hoodie and black pants, at least 5’9” adult was
dropped off by the driver at the corner of Dixon Rd. and Princeton Avenue, he
robbed her at gun point at the 2700 block area. The driver immediately returned
and picked him up.
They drove down Dixon Road and proceeded north across
University Drive/751. Call 9-1-1 or the non- emergency number 919-560-4600, if
you witnessed any suspicious activity at our corner Shell station (University
Dr. and Dixon Rd.) recently or if you may have seen or see these individuals.
Should you see or know these men, DO NOT follow or approach – they are armed
and should be considered dangerous. Call 9-1-1.
Should you frequent the Shell
station at any time, especially if your walking at night – be aware of your surroundings
and alert for suspicious individuals and behaviors. Don’t be paranoid, just be
aware. Be Aware and Be Safe Police have been informed and notified.
Stephanie Zentz : stephaniezentz@yahoo.com
| Durham’s Annual Big Sweep Litter Cleanup Set for October 6
Volunteers Needed for Cleanup Sites Across Durham DURHAM, N.C. – Recent rains from Hurricane Florence have left litter strewn along creeks and roadsides throughout Durham. Residents ready to help protect fish and wildlife from harmful litter while also boosting the appearance of the community are invited to volunteer now for Durham Big Sweep 2018. Last year’s annual fall cleanup removed more than 30,000 pounds of trash and recyclables that would have otherwise washed downstream into drinking water reservoirs. Volunteers can sign up now at www.durhambigsweep.org to join an existing cleanup or to register a cleanup site with their own group. If volunteers cannot participate on Saturday, October 6, they are encouraged to pick another day in September or October to roll up their sleeves and help clean up Durham. According to Keep Durham Beautiful Executive Director Tania Dautlick, 5,100 volunteers have picked up over 160,000 pounds of litter since the inception of Durham Big Sweep in 2000. “We can reduce litter,” said Dautlick. “We are a community that takes tremendous pride in everything Durham. We can all do our part to transform litter hot spots into green spots.” The Durham Big Sweep 2018, coordinated by the Durham County Soil and Water Conservation District, Keep Durham Beautiful, and the City of Durham Public Works Department Stormwater & GIS Services Division, focuses on removing litter before it can negatively impact water quality and harm wildlife. Volunteers will receive supplies including gloves, trash bags, litter grabbers, and vests. Additional support for Durham Big Sweep 2018 is provided by the Durham County General Services Department and the City of Durham Neighborhood Improvement Services Department. For more event information and volunteer opportunity details, contact Keep Durham Beautiful at info@keepdurhambeautiful.org or (919) 560-4197 About the Durham County Soil & Water Conservation District About Keep Durham Beautiful Keep Durham Beautiful is a nonprofit, volunteer organization working in partnership with the City of Durham General Services Department and Durham County to encourage residents, businesses, and community organizations to protect the environment and enhance the appearance of Durham through cleanup events, beautification projects, waste reduction, and educational activities. To learn more, visit the website, like on Facebook, and follow on Instagram, flickr, and Twitter. About the Public Works Department Stormwater and GIS Services Division The Stormwater and GIS Services Division with the City of Durham Public Works Department is guided by the City’s Strategic Plan goals of stewardship of the City’s physical and environmental assets and innovative and high-performing organization. Activities include storm drainage design and plans review; inspecting and maintaining City-owned drainage systems; enforcing stormwater ordinances and regulations; education and outreach; stream monitoring, restoration, and watershed master planning; maintaining multiple layers of the City’s geographic information; and stormwater billing. To learn more visit the division’s web page, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter. |
Greetings,
Phillip Wayne Brewer 8/8/64
Donald Ray Brewer 1/27/69
District 3 Investigators obtained warrants on Phillip Brewer and Donald Brewer charging them with one count each of Felony Breaking and Entering, Larceny After the Breaking and Enter and injury to Personal Property for a Breaking and Entering that took place in the 1000 block of Chapel Hill Street. Phillip Wayne Brewer in in the Durham County Jail under a $10,000.00 secured bond. Donald Ray Brewer is still at large and should be considered dangerous. If you see him DO NOT attempt to apprehend this guy, just call 911 and tell us where you saw him and what he is wearing and we will take it from there.
Our vehicle break-ins are trending downward and suspicious vehicle and persons calls are coming in to us. Keep them coming! Thank you for securing your vehicles and taking care of your neighbors. However, we are still getting vehicle break in calls where loaded firearms are being stolen.
Alert: We are also trending citywide in Carjacking cases. So far, in the last two weeks we have had three. One incident in the 800 block of Burch Av, we had an incident in the 1800 block of Snowcrest Trail and one incident in the 5600 block of Woodbury Rd. In each case one or two black males approached the victims as they were getting out of their cars brandishing firearms and demanded the victims keys, money and cell phones. All of these crimes took place between the hours of 4:00pm and 11:30pm. Keep aware of your surroundings. If you don’t feel safe getting out of your car call us or call a friend and above all keep your vehicle locked while driving.
Call me or email me if you need me.
That’s all for now…
Until next time…stay safe.
Keith
Sergeant K.L. Johnson
Durham Police Department
Criminal Investigations Division
District 3
8 Consultant Place
Durham, North Carolina 27707
919-560-4583 ext 29359 (Office)
919-907-9810 (City Cell)
As part of our annual neighborhood cleanup activities we urge all to register and participate in Keep Durham Beautiful Big Sweep this coming September 28. See the below link for information:
https://mailchi.mp/keepdurhambeautiful/register-for-big-sweep-2018?e=8bf1d0b63c
Happy cleanup! Let’s keep our neighborhood beautiful.
Good Morning,
This is an update on the trends we are seeing in the district in regards to Motor Vehicle Thefts and Larcenies from Motor Vehicles.
We are seeing an increase in the number of vehicles that are reported stolen in which the vehicle was left running while the driver went into a business or residence. Additionally we have reports of vehicles that had spare keys left in the car allowing for the theft.
Tip: Simply, if you have to run in to a business or residence turn off the car and take the keys with you. Do not leave spare keys in vehicles.
Over the last month the vast majority of Larceny from Motor Vehicle cases were reported with no forced entry and items left in plain view. There have been numerous inquiries on the ability of a criminal to utilize an electronic device to unlock vehicles. In a few of our cases investigators have not been able to determine the method of entry as the complainants have been adamant that the vehicles were locked. While district investigators have not physically come across such devices during the course of our investigations, it is possible, although not conclusive, that such devices may be in use in the district. Investigators have seen several surveillance videos from incidents in which it appears that a suspect unlocks a vehicle while approaching it. Again, investigators have not confirmed the usage of these devices.
These devices act like repeaters or range extenders for the signals. While we do not have enough information on this technology, you can take a few simple steps that may be effective.
Tip: Store key fobs and keyless remotes as far away from the parked vehicle as practically possible. In older vehicles you could remove the remote batteries and just use the key, in newer models this would be impractical with the advent of keyless ignition. There are commercially available storage/lock boxes and bags that block radio signals.
Ultimately, we still stress for all to lock their vehicles and remove items from the interior of the vehicle that can be observed from the outside.
Items that have been stolen recently include: laptops, cell phones, purses, wallets, firearms, sports equipment, book bags and loose cash and coins.
Captain Brian D. Reitz
District 3 Commander
Durham Police Department
(919) 560-4583, ext. 29352
Brian.Reitz@durhamnc.gov
Unfortunately due to a lack of interest, our annual NNO gathering will not happen this year on the 06 August 2018. This would have been our 9th annual celebration.
Many factors, but primarily an overall lack of interest in having the event, have resulted in the event being cancelled. It takes time and participation in order to plan and coordinate for those who have worked on NNO event committees the past 8 years.
This national celebration is also celebrated during the hottest time of year for us and on a Tues evening as well.
All is not lost however. We were thinking of having a neighborhood picnic in early October perhaps when the weather less hot and on a Friday or Sat evening. Feel free to comment with thoughts, interests and suggestions.
Stay cool and enjoy the rest of the summer.
UE Durham Community Watch Team.