COMMUNIT-E
February 19, 2004
WILSON HIGH SCHOOL HANDGUN UPDATE
From: Officer Adrian Sanders, 2D, PSA 202 <AMSANDERS@mpdc.org>
The following is a summation and update to the Wilson High School incident
of last week,
as requested by the ANC Commissioners and residents at the ANC3E meeting.
Monday, February 9, 2004
Two juveniles attempted to smuggle a handgun into Wilson High School during
school hours.
The two juveniles canvassed the school and its security precautions and decided
against an attempt
to breach school security.
School Resource Officer Terrence Crawford was monitoring the school's perimeter
when he observed
the same two juveniles walking suspiciously in a path that separates Deal
and Wilson schools. He
observed one juvenile kneel to the ground below a pole and attempt to conceal
contraband in nearby bushes.
Officer Crawford observed the two juveniles run into Wilson High School.
Officer Crawford called his fellow
School Resource Officer Todd Arechega to assist.
The two juveniles were discovered, searched and interviewed. Officer Crawford
returned to the pole, and
from inside the bushes, he recovered a handgun.
The two juveniles were called from class and interviewed. Both admitted to
possessing the handgun,
and stated that they intended to secure a position in the school's social
strata by showing off the handgun.
Neither stated that they intended to shoot or harm any students.
A Juvenile Custody Order (Arrest Affidavit) was sought, and both juveniles
were taken into custody.
They are currently incarcerated in a juvenile facility pending trial in D.C.
Superior Court. Neither will be
allowed to attend Wilson High School in the future.
Based on interview(s) from officer(s) involved and submitted by Adrian Sanders,
#2332.
ANOTHER VIRUS ON THE LOOSE – USES ‘STOLEN’ IN SUBJECT
From: Diskan, Jill (OP) <Jill.Diskan@dc.gov>
There is an e-mail from me with the title "stolen". I think
it may be the new Netsky virus. Delete immediately. Below is a message I
received my the DC Gov't IT department.
..."reports of a new virus rapidly spreading in the U.S., Japan, and
Germany. This virus, knows as NETSKY.B, is spread via email when the
recipient clicks on the attachment and a rogue program searches through
address books and sends itself to email addresses it finds. Users that
access email services such as Yahoo, Hotmail, and AOL, are at risk of
receiving messages with infected attachments.
We recommend that all users immediately delete email messages with any of
the following subject lines:
hi
hello
read it immediately
something for you
warning
information
stolen
fake
unknown
Jill Diskan
FROM THE WAVE TEAM ANNUAL 2003 ANNUAL REPORT
The Washington Area Vehicle Enforcement (WAVE) Team is a group of nine officers
from
MPD and other local police forces who patrol DC and some PC County streets,
looking for stolen autos.
They are a small but very active group, trying to make a dent in the very
large auto theft problem that plagues
this city. Other cities also have WAVE units. Baltimore has a 35 member team.
By the Washington Area Team:
Number of arrests - 652
Stolen vehicles recovered - 561
Stolen tags recovered - 47
Firearms seized - 31
Heroin seized - 34 g
Cocaine seized - 198 g
Marijuana seized - 1415 g
PCP seized - 3 oz
Felony warrants served - 55
Misdemeanor warrants served - 20
Carjacked vehicles recovered with arrest - 36
Value of vehicles recovered - $7,294,941
[From KS – I have requested the total number of stolen autos in DC for 2003.
I’ll publish it in the next issue of
COMMUNIT-E. We have a huge stolen auto problem around the city. These guys
are to be congratulated for
doing a terrific job. Wish we had more of them.]
HEXAGON 2004
Once a year Hexagon produces a music comedy review, with the proceeds going
to charity.
This year the theme is Wee Puns of Mass Distraction. The recipient charity
is Christmas in
April. The show will run from February 26 to March 20. For information and
tickets call 202-333-SHOW
or go to www.hexagon.org. It’s good entertainment.
SECOND DISTRICT COURT REPORT
The 2D Court Report with information concerning United States Attorney's
Office case information and arrests
by PSA is now available. If you wish to view it, contact Stephanie.Bragg@usdoj.gov <Stephanie.Bragg@usdoj.gov>,
(202) 282-0584. She is the US Attorney's Community Outreach Specialist for
2D.
REGARDING A 46 TH STREET LIGHT ISSUE
From: HiHope1999@aol.com
Can someone advise me how to get the street light on the corner of 46th and
Davenport replaced. It was taken
done by a tree during the hurricane and in spite of my calls to the street
light office or the mayor's office-----nothing
happens. This is a dangerous situation and I am concerned for the well fare
of pedestrians who walk at nightfall.
I also noticed that all of the street lights are out in Spring Valley on
Glenbrook and 49 th Sts.
Ever since the hurricane, the city has not replaced street light, and alley
lights. I have observed that parts of
Mass Ave have been dark for months.
H. Phillips
PREDATORS IN THE STORES – They watch us shop.
From: Crimereports.com <reports@crimereports.com>
PSA 202 2/13/2004
THEFT - 2
4300 Block JENIFER ST NW
C1 reports placing her purse in a shopping cart. C1 turned away to look at
some merchandise
and as she returned she saw that an unknown person had stolen her purse which
contained
various property.
IN PRAISE OF SEVERAL NEIGHBORHOOD RESTAURANTS
From: FJHDCME@aol.com
I heartily agree with Carolyn Long and Kathy Smith. The Mediterranean Café
has long been one of our
favorites not only because of the delicious food and the reasonable prices
but also because of Aida the
proprietor who is wonderful. We have tried Neisha and Carolyn and others
are right. It's a marvelous
addition. And while we are at it, please don't forget Caravela. We were in
Portugal last Fall and Caravela
is authentic. The food is terrific. Try the roasted lobster. It's an incredible
bargain and is truly special.
Frank Haendler
SHEDDING MORE LIGHT ON DOG WASTE PROBLEM
From: Sherwood, Tom (NBC) <Tom.Sherwood@nbc.com>
Dog waste is a public health issue, aside from being just visually disgusting.
I have done a few stories about rats
in the city and reported that rats also eat dog waste. (Speaking of disgusting!).
If you or your readers know
of a regular violator (famous or not so famous), I would consider it as a
possible story on the subject of dog
walking troubles. Thanks. tom.sherwood@nbc.com
COMMUNITY MEETING TO DISCUSS LEAD INFORMATION
From: johnnie_hemphill@dcwasa.com
Office of Public Affairs
202.787.2200
The D.C. Water and Sewer Authority and D.C. Department of
Health would like to invite the public to a series of informational meetings
to
discuss information on lead, lead service replacements, and other issues.
The next one in this area is:
Tuesday, March 2, 2004
Palisades Branch Library
4901 V Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20007
6:30-8:30pm
COMING MUSIC EVENT
From: shirley moyer <smoyer@erols.com>
Sunday, FEBRUARY 29
Organist Jonathan William Moyer will perform works of Brahms, Bach, and
Duprè, at 4:00 p.m., followed by a reception and opening of
photographic exhibit "Tibetan Journey, Spirits and Spirituality," by
Danny Conant from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Ms. Conant will speak at a
coffee hour on Sunday at 10:10 a.m .All events will be held at the
Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church, 3401 Nebraska Avenue, NW.
202-363-4900. If you would like additional information, please contact me.
Thank you.
Shirley Moyer
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
**** From: Peggysulli@aol.com
Wanted: Recommendations for a landscape artist (who does not cost a fortune)
who could help design a very low to no maintenance wonderful yard for a long
skinny back yard. Please send any suggestions to peggysulli@aol.com.
Thanks!
**** From: Richard L. Paul <rlpaulproductions@starpower.net>
We need to find fill-dirt and gravel. Does anyone have experience buying
this from a reputable seller? If you do, please email back. Thanks,
Richard Paul
(202) 364-0860 - main
(202) 352-7259 - cell
**** From: Susanjaquet@aol.com
PROBLEM WITH STANIS FURNITURE
We are trying to resolve a problem with Stanis Furniture (Fairfax, VA)
regarding two leather recliners. Stanis advertises "FREE In Home Service
for 1 year
after sale date" and "the skills and know-how to help if a problem does
occur." This has not been our experience. Stanis took the chairs ostensibly
for
repair but returned them in the same defective condition. We sent them back
to the
shop and they have been captive ever since. We therefore wrote to request
reimbursement. No response. Would greatly appreciate any advice on the most
expeditious route: an attorney, "7 on your Side," Better Business Bureau,
Consumer
and Regulatory Affairs, etc.
Thanks,
Susan Jaquet and Philippe Marciniak
tel: 202 365-8118
IN RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR MASSAGE RECOMMENDATIONS
From: Jean and Todd <toddandjean@netzero.com>
I once used the Center for Physical and Massage Therapy in the Elizabeth
Arden building on Wisconsin Ave. (near Kinkos). Depending on your problem,
they can bill your insurance too!
Local day spas offer massages including Aveda in Bethesda, Elizabeth Arden
in Friendship Heights and even Sport and Health on Brandywine St. in
Tenleytown.
There is also a local massage school nearby. I think it might have the name
"Potomac" in it.
Hope this helps!
GOOD TREE INTENTIONS GONE BAD
From: DavidH <howcroft@msn.com>
While I applaud the City's efforts to plant new trees, I sometimes have to
question the qualifications of the
help doing the actual planting. Last Monday Feb 9 a new tree was planted
in the 4900 block of 47th St, NW.
The tree was planted directly under a resident's power line "drop" from the
pole to their house. Currently the
new tree sits approximately 2 feet below the drop and in a couple of years
will need major ongoing trimming
for it not to interfere with the power drop. This trimming will then result
in a deformed and otherwise, stunted
unhealthy tree plus unnecessary expense. Please - let's use some common sense.
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RESPONSE TO ABOVE TREE PLANTING COMMENTS
From: McCartan, Mariclaire (DDOT) <MariClaire.Mccartan@dc.gov>
The tree that was planted under the utility wires is a low growing tree.
DDOT's Urban Forestry Administration has begun a new program whereby all
trees that are being planted under wires are smaller trees suitable for such
sites. Planting the "right tree in the right place" is a cooperative
effort between UFA and local utility companies. For a complete list of small
trees street trees that are being planted under wires, please check our web
site: http://ddot.dc.gov
<http://ddot.dc.gov>
, click on Urban Forestry.
Mariclaire McCartan
Horticulturist/Urban and Community Forestry Coordinator
DDOT-Urban Forestry Administration
4901 Shepherd Parkway, SW
Washington, DC 20032
Office: (202) 645-6136
MINUTES OF ANC 3E MEETING – EXCERPTS
From: Polly King <pking@lldhhome.org>
ANC 3E Meeting – Minutes of January 8, 2004
Open Forum:
Ms. Branson, a representative of the Casey Tree Foundation, gave a brief
presentation on the greater benefit of larger trees compared to smaller
trees.
Steve Posniak gave an update on the 1/6/04 council vote on the 10% property
tax cap and made handouts available to the audience. Chairperson McVey
stated that the commission would go on record as reinforcing the Property
Tax Resolution that was passed at the November 2003 meeting.
Presentation by the 2nd District Police:
Officer Adrian Sanders gave a crime update for PSA 202 and on the December
5, 2003 shooting at 42nd and Jenifer Street. Resident concerns included cars
parking in a no-parking zone on Garrison Street and the lack of enforcement
of cars driving the wrong way down the alley between Harrison and Garrison
Streets.
Discussion and vote on a proposed residential driveway at 4615 42nd St.:
Rosalinda Lieudo presented a proposal for support of an application for a
Public Space Permit at 4615 42nd Street NW to install a parking pad (9'x19')
at her residence at the above address. Ms. Lieudo is an ER nurse and needs
to have her car close by when she is on call.. There is no access to the
alley from the back of her house and therefore it is not possible for her
to
install a parking space behind the building. This was a second application
for a Public Space Permit as a previous application had been denied. No
neighbors had objected to the proposed plan but Mr. Lowery voiced an
objection on behalf of Marti Edmondson, who questioned the ability of Ms.
Lieudo to lay her parking pad prior to the ANC 3 E vote.
Commissioner Todd noted the two issues that made Ms. Lieudo's situation
unique: That there was no access to the house from the back and that the
resident was an ER nurse. The Commission voted 4-0 not to oppose the
application for a Public Space Permit at 4615 42nd Street NW.
Discussion of the removal and replacement of a tree adjacent to the
Hechinger development site:
Mr. Spikel, of Madison Retail, asked the Commission to support the removal
of a tree from the side of the old Hechinger site at 4500 Wisconsin Avenue.
The installation of electrical volts in the area directly affected the
tree's chances of survival and the company was afraid that it was also a
safety hazard to the students of the Janney School.
Mr. Spikel said the company had offered to replace the tree with a smaller
one and also to plant seven other trees in the neighborhood.
Neighborhood sentiment supported either saving the tree, or placing the
electrical volts in another area of the building.
The Commission proposed that Madison Retail provide additional information
about the placement of the electrical volts, and the cost issues involved,
at the February 2004 meeting. Commissioner Todd agreed that the Commission
was taking a risk in tabling the resolution, and that the city may remove
the tree prior to the next meeting.
Discussion with Mr. Randall regarding A.U. signs:
Mr. Randall was not in attendance at the meeting.
Discussion and possible vote with Burr Ault of Lowe Enterprises regarding
the opening of a Total Wine store in Chevy Chase Pavilion
Burr Ault, of Lowe Enterprises and David Trone, president of Total Wine,
presented a proposal for Total Wines to occupy the vacant basement space
in
Chevy Chase Pavilion. Among other plans, the company has adapted the space
to accommodate a conveyor belt to transport cases of wine and/or liquor to
the parking level for customers to collect their purchases from the garage.
Lowe Enterprises emphasized that they would be keeping the atrium "family
friendly" although Total Wines would be taking up much of the space now
occupied by the Food Court.
Criticism of the proposal from neighbors, area retailers and the Commission
included:
* The store would generate additional parking issues in the area, because
the underground garage would not validate parking
* The present design of the underground parking lot is not adaptive to the
pick-up and delivery needs of the proposed store
* The store would generate destination-orientated traffic rather than local
traffic
* The sale of kegs and liquor
* The store would compete with smaller area retailers
* The store would detract from the "family friendly" atmosphere that
presently exists on that level.
The Commission voted 4-0 to oppose the liquor license request for Total
Wines.
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