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Drug Camper Towed
A Small but Significant Victory for Camp and Woodbine Streets
After being tagged in mid-April with a violation, finally the RV located at 234 Camp Street was towed today at about 12:30 pm. This vehicle was allegedly used to conceal drugs for a local dealer. This was a significant victory and sent the message that drug dealing is no longer going to be tolerated and overlooked in this block. Many thanks to the police and the residents in that area for being persistent.
Jen
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Persistence & Technique Pays Off
Decisive action followed by persistent follow through often pays off as illustrated by the removal of the abandonded camper used in drug related activities on Camp street.
This camper was brought to the attention of the police at the March 31st, Local Nuisance Task Force meeting held at the District 8 Substation. Although not exactly carried out with blinding speed the mission was accomplished and the camper removed. But it was only accomplished through residents following through repeatedly with the police to get something done.
That March meeting also addressed the situation at 206 Camp Street, and everyone can see the changes evident at that address. Drug dealers no longer haunt the porch nor the rear of the house like they once did. The property has been cleaned up after being cited for numerous code violations. Another effective job by GCCC.
When just calling the police numerous times does not solve a problem, further, more decisive action must be taken to get neighborhood problems solved.
John
Posted at June 21, 2005 11:57 AM
May I add that getting to know your beat officers and having good relations with them helps a lot. If they know you and your family they will keep on top of your concerns.
Posted by: Uri at June 23, 2005 09:32 AM