HNA E-News: Another Robbery Today on Woolsey at Bateman (one of two suspects apprehended)

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Halcyon Neighborhood Association E-Newsletter*

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Items appearing in the HNA E-Newsletter are deemed to be of general interest to neighbors but do not necessarily reflect the views of Halcyon Neighborhood Association (HNA), its Steering Committee, or the Editor. The Editor's introductory comments express her own personal viewpoint.

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Items in This E-Newsletter

1. Today: Another Robbery on Woolsey at Bateman; One of Two Suspects Apprehended

2. Halcyon Community Potluck, Sunday, June 24, 6-8 p.m., 2116 Emerson (Councilmember Worthington Attending & Police Invited)

3. Keep Your Lights On!

* For Your Calendar: HNA Dates Scheduled for 2007

* Disaster Prep Supply Cache Wish List

* City of Berkeley: Useful Contact Information

Editor's Introductory Note:

Again, I want to pass on word of robberies quickly so all can be on the lookout. The good news in this case is that one of two suspects was apprehended quickly, and the police confirmed that the perpetrator of the prior robbery on Woolsey and Bateman has also been apprehended.

-Nancy Carleton, HNA Co-Chair and E-Newsletter Editor

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1. Today: Another Robbery on Woolsey at Bateman; One of Two Suspects Apprehended

A Bateman neighbor reports:

New robbery, today, Saturday, June 23rd, not long ago (it's 4:30 p.m. almost as I write).

One of my neighbors on Prince was walking with her mom on Woolsey and Bateman, was accosted by two men, one of whom was apprehended by the cops (the other one got away, but they'll probably be able to get the one in custody to flip).  They took the keys to her house, and she was locked out.  Ofc. Bartalini, who was at the [Bateman] meeting with us the other night, paid out of his pocket for new locks and new keys for her.  Meanwhile, though, her mother was knocked to the ground and suffered some kind of trauma to the head.

 

Ofc. told me that it happened on Woolsey and Bateman, same place as the last robbery.  I don't know much else, but he also told me the perpetrator of the most recent robbery on Woolsey and Bateman (where another neighbor was held at gunpoint and approached from the rear) has been apprehended and is also in custody.

The only suspect description I have is a black adult male (i.e., over 18), nothing more precise than that in terms of age or complexion.  Tall, about 6'2", thin, short hair, wearing camouflage jacket.   That seems to be the daytime choice of apparel for armed robbery these days!!!  No mention of a car.

I think if we're out walking during the day on Woolsey, at least for a while till things calm down, we should try to go in groups - more than two, as in this case there were two women who were assaulted.  Seems women are these guy's targets - couples at night, women during the day.

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2. Halcyon Community Potluck, Sunday, June 24, 6-8 p.m., 2116 Emerson (Councilmember Worthington Attending & Police Invited)

Halcyon Community Potluck Sunday, June 24, 6-8 p.m.

at the home of Jessica and David

2116 Emerson (between Wheeler & Shattuck, two blocks north of Prince)

Editor's Note: District 7 Councilmember Kriss Worthington will attend the latter part of the event to address concerns about recent armed robberies in the neighborhood and nearby, and the Community Services Bureau of the Police Department has asked our beat officer to stop by for half an hour (the beat officer's presence will depend in part on what calls are coming in that evening on the beat).

The potluck offers a chance to socialize and share neighborhood news. Please bring a potluck item to share. If so inspired, it's really helpful if you can also bring a beverage to share. Children welcome.

Potluck suggestions: Appetizer: A-F k Main Dish: G-N k Salad: T-Z k Dessert: O-S

(If not obvious, kindly attach a label with ingredients for your dish to alert those with vegetarian and other diets.)

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3. Keep Your Lights On!

A Webster Street neighbor writes:

One other thing that the police mentioned in the meeting a few months ago was lighting the side walk in front of homes.  According to Berkeley PD, this significantly decreased crime in lit areas (crimes move to more dimly lit areas).   We have installed energy-efficient flood lights and keep the front porch light on during the night (officer says this helps greatly with responding to calls and drive-bys.  Anywa,s it would be great to see more lighting in our neighborhood.

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For Your Calendar: HNA Dates Scheduled for 2007

Dates set as of June 2007 (verify a few weeks before event by checking HNA E-Newsletter):

Sunday, June 24, 6-8 p.m., Halcyon Community Potluck, 2116 Emerson (between Wheeler & Shattuck)

Saturday, August 4, 9 a.m.-noon (note time change), Work Party in Halcyon Commons park (Halcyon Court at Prince St.)

Tuesday, August 7, 6-8:30 p.m., National Night Out Against Crime, Potluck in Park 6-7:30 p.m., walk through larger neighborhood 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Sunday, September 30, 6-8 p.m., Halcyon Community Potluck with Live Music, 15th Anniversary of Halcyon Neighborhood Association and 100th Anniversary of Berkeley Parks, Halcyon Commons park (Halcyon Court at Prince St.)

Saturday, October 27, Fall Mulching in Park with help from Cal volunteers of Berkeley Project

Sunday, October 28, 4-6 p.m., Big Neighborhood Watch Community Meeting, Chochmat HaLev (location to be confirmed)

Sunday, January 13, 2008, 5-8:30, Post-Holiday Progressive Potluck, four locations TBD

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* Disaster Prep Supply Cache Wish List

HNA's Disaster Prep Supply Cache contains items intended to benefit the entire neighborhood in the event of disaster. You can help us have what we need on hand in two ways: (1) Make a tax-deductible financial contribution to Berkeley Partners for Parks (BPFP, our nonprofit fiscal sponsor), earmarked Halcyon Disaster Prep, which will go toward purchasing additional supplies, and mail or drop off to HNA Treasurer Susan Hunter, 3044 Halcyon Court, Berkeley, CA 94705. (2) Contribute any of the following items in-kind (supplies MUST be new or in GOOD condition):

Batteries (AA, C, D), regular & rechargeable; Battery Recharger for AA, C, D; Quality Walkie-Talkies with 8-mile range, 22 channels (i.e., Motorola Talkabout T5500 two-way radios); Axes; Crow Bars, Hard Hats; Other Tools for Search & Rescue; Head Lamps; Heavy-duty Flashlights; Bullhorn; Laptop Computer with rechargeable power supply & USB port; Flashcard (for storing neighborhood database to transfer to laptop); Sheets (freshly laundered or new; good for first aid); Blankets; First Aid Supplies; Gas Siphon (for extracting gas from cars to run generator); 5-Gallon Drums for long-term gas storage; Work Gloves; Large Camping Tents (with all parts!); Coleman or similar Gas or Propane Stove; Shelving for Shed.

Contact HNA Co-Chair and Cache Coordinator Nancy Carleton at <ngc2@mindspring.com> or 644-0172 to contribute supplies.

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* City of Berkeley: Useful Contact Information

Police

Police Emergency Number:  911 (from landline); 981-5911(from cell; preprogram with this number)

Police Nonemergency Number: 981-5900

Link to beat maps and a list of beat officers:

http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/police/department/beatinfo/beatlineup.html

In Halcyon neighborhood, west of Fulton is Beat 10, east of Fulton is Beat 9.

Link to crime stats:

Berkeley:  www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/police

Other City Departments:

Neighborhood Services Liaison Jim Hynes <jhynes@ci.berkeley.ca.us> 981-2493

Public Works Customer Service: 644-6620 (streets, sidewalks, graffiti, sewers, litter, storm drains, street lights)

Tree Trimming/Planting (Forestry/)/Parks: 981-6660

Written Communication with City Council:

To comment to City Council, cut and paste the following email addresses:

City Clerk <clerk@ci.berkeley.ca.us>,

Mayor Tom Bates <Mayor@ci.berkeley.ca.us>,

Councilmember Linda Maio <LMaio@ci.berkeley.ca.us>,

Councilmember Darryl Moore <DMoore@ci.berkeley.ca.us>,

Councilmember Max Anderson <MAnderson@ci.berkeley.ca.us>,

Councilmember Dona Spring <DSpring@ci.berkeley.ca.us>,

Councilmember Laurie Capitelli <LCapitelli@ci.berkeley.ca.us>,

Councilmember Betty Olds <BOlds@ci.berkeley.ca.us>,

Councilmember Kriss Worthington <KWorthington@ci.berkeley.ca.us>,

Councilmember Gordon Wozniak <GWozniak@ci.berkeley.ca.us>

Representatives for Our Neighborhood:

Councilmember Max Anderson (District 3) 981-7130

West side of Wheeler Street to west (except for Woolsey between Wheeler and Shattuck)

Councilmember Kriss Worthington (District 7) 981-7170

East side of Wheeler to east (includes block of Woolsey from Wheeler to Shattuck)

Mayor Tom Bates 981-7100

Zoning Adjustments Board:

To comment to the Zoning Adjustments Board regarding projects on their calendar, email:

Zoning Adjustments Board <zab@ci.berkeley.ca.us>

(best to submit your comments 10 days prior to meeting for inclusion in the advance packet to board members, but late submissions will be distributed the evening of the meeting)

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The Halcyon Neighborhood Association E-Newsletter:  The HNA E-Newsletter forwards occasional crime-watch notices as well as items of general interest to neighbors in the Ashby/Telegraph/Woolsey/Adeline area of south Berkeley (HNA's borders), including announcements about community-building potlucks, greening projects, disaster preparedness meetings, and work parties in Halcyon Commons Park. If you're receiving this email, you probably either signed up at a neighborhood event or a neighbor forwarded it to you. Please note that to prevent spam, HNA always uses bcc and does not share your email address with third parties. If you wish to be removed from this list, please reply to HNA Co-Chair Nancy Carleton/Halcyon Neighborhood Association <ngc2@mindspring.com>. Feel free to pass the HNA E-Newsletter on to other neighbors you think might be interested.

To submit items for the newsletter:   Email unformatted content or links (no graphics or attachments) to HNA E-Newsletter Editor Nancy Carleton <ngc2@mindspring.com>. Crime-watch reports and news about neighbors (births, new jobs, announcements re home businesses) is especially welcome. Please note that due to the volunteer nature of the endeavor, the E-Newsletter does not typically include "letters to the editor" or "commentary," but will gladly include links to such items written by neighbors in the Ashby/Telegraph/Woolsey/Adeline area and published elsewhere (the Berkeley Daily Planet has a large section devoted to opinion).

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