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Fwd: Zone 5 Community Crime Update: Week of April 16th - 22nd
by Jake Pawlak 23 Apr '18

23 Apr '18

This week's Zone 5 Community Update is below. Best, Jake Pawlak HPCC President Zone 5 Community Crime Update: Week of April 16th - 22nd Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Zone 5 Police Station Community Crime Update *Week of April 16th - 22nd* We are currently planning our big Open House and we are looking forward to seeing all of our residents on *Saturday, June 9th!* The festivities will be taking place at the *Zone 5 police station* from *12:00 PM until 5:00 PM. * Last year, we had countless offers of help from our neighbors. If you are interested in donating your time or a few of the much needed items for this year's event, simply reply to this e-mail and we will fill you in on all of the details! Lastly, we are partnering with the *Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank* this year to help our neighbors in need. The Open House is free as always, but *we will be collecting non-perishable items *if you are able to help out! <https://facebook.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6f6b2a5ae720a87b39ee278…> FRIEND ON FACEBOOK <https://facebook.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6f6b2a5ae720a87b39ee278…> FOLLOW ON TWITTER <https://facebook.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6f6b2a5ae720a87b39ee278…> VISIT OUR WEBPAGE <https://facebook.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6f6b2a5ae720a87b39ee278…> *Homewood / East Hills* *4/16/18 Stolen Vehicle - 2000 block Swissvale Avenue <https://maps.google.com/?q=2000+block+Swissvale+Avenue&entry=gmail&source=g>. *A 2015 blue Chrysler 200 sedan (PA plate GWT-0083) was stolen overnight. (70324) *4/16/18 Burglary - 6900 block Kelly Street <https://maps.google.com/?q=6900+block+Kelly+Street&entry=gmail&source=g>, 1:40 AM.* Officers responded to a burglary-in-progress and arrived to find a highly intoxicated victim who reported that he was burglarized 20 minutes earlier. The victim stated that as he was walking home he saw an unknown black female running from the back of his residence and get into a car driven by an unknown male. The victim found his front door kicked-in and told officers that his 50" Sony TV valued at $5,000.00 was missing. Nothing else was missing. (70248) *4/16/18 Aggravated Assault (Shots Fired) - N. Lang Avenue & Hamilton Avenue, 5:00 PM. *Officers responded to a call for shots fired and arrived to find a 52 year-old male victim at the scene. The victim was not injured but told officers that he had an altercation with a man at the Family Dollar on Lincoln Avenue a few days ago. Today, the victim was driving on Lincoln Avenue and saw the same male driving a silver SUV. The man began following the victim then fired 8-9 shots at him, striking his rear bumper. A shell casing was found in the area. The suspect is a black male, 20-30 years old, 5'11" with medium-length dreadlocks, operating a silver SUV with "bubble" headlights. (70694) *4/16/18 Stolen Vehicle - Sterrett Street & Bennett Street. *Victim parked his 2016 gray Chrysler Town & Country minivan (PA plate 71348PD) on Sunday. When he returned the following day, the vehicle was gone. (70693) *4/18/18 Robbery (Domestic) - 2300 block East Hills Drive <https://maps.google.com/?q=2300+block+East+Hills+Drive&entry=gmail&source=g>, 11:30 AM.* A 19 year-old female victim reported that she was involved in a verbal altercation with her boyfriend,* Aziz Porter, 20, of East Hills.* Porter grabbed her clothes and dragged her down the steps, the forcibly removed the phone from the victim's hand and fled the area. Officers will obtain an arrest warrant for Porter. (71735) *4/18/18 Overdose (Non-fatal) - 7300 block Frankstown Avenue <https://maps.google.com/?q=7300+block+Frankstown+Avenue&entry=gmail&source=g>, 1:50 PM.* Officers DeSaro and Brozell responded to a residence for a 50 year-old male who had overdosed on heroin. Officers arrived on scene and administered (2) doses of Narcan, saving the male. The male was then transported to West Penn Hospital for further treatment. (71792) *4/18/18 Aggravated Assault (Shooting) - 7900 block Susquehanna Street <https://maps.google.com/?q=7900+block+Susquehanna+Street&entry=gmail&source…>, 8:35 PM. *Officers were dispatched to a shooting and arrived to find a 14 year-old male victim laying in an upstairs hallway with a gunshot wound to his leg. The victim indicated that he was with a group of friends and they were walking along Susquehanna Street when someone fired 3-5 shots from a burgundy Mercury. The victim and witnesses all fled into the residence after the shooting. The victim was taken to the hospital in stable condition. Detectives are investigating. (72059) *4/19/18 Stolen Vehicle - N. Murtland Street & Kelly Street. *Victim reported that someone stole his rented 2014 white U-Haul box truck (AZ plate AG36258) about (8) hours earlier, while he was at a party. (72322) *4/19/18 Stolen Vehicle - 7300 block Idlewild Street <https://maps.google.com/?q=7300+block+Idlewild+Street&entry=gmail&source=g>. *Victim told officers that a female acquaintance of his came to his house to hang out for a bit. While the victim went to the restroom, his friend stole his cell phone, debit card, and car keys. When the victim went outside, he found that she had also stolen his 2007 purple Ford Fusion (PA plate KGE-4874). Detectives will file for an arrest warrant once they learn the full name of the thief. (73820) *4/19/18 Robbery - 2000 block Fairlawn Street, 7:00 PM. *A 21 year-old male victim reported that he was supposed to purchase a Playstation 4 game console from a male via Facebook. When the victim arrived at the meeting location on Fairlawn Street, he was approached by (3) men who robbed him at gunpoint. The males stole his iPhone and $250.00 cash. Suspect # 1 is a black male, 17-20 years old, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt. Suspect # 2 is a black male, 17-20 years old, wearing a gray sweatshirt. Suspect # 3 is a black male, 21-25, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt. Suspect # 3 had a black handgun with a silver slide. The victim was not injured in the robbery. (72682) *4/20/18 Theft from Vehicle - Hill Avenue & Rosedale Street. *Victim returned to her vehicle to find the rear passenger window broken. The only item stolen was a lighter. (73278) *4/21/18 Aggravated Assault (Stabbing) - 7210 Frankstown Avenue <https://maps.google.com/?q=7210+Frankstown+Avenue&entry=gmail&source=g>, 7:40 PM.* A 28 year-old female victim reported that she was engaged in a conversation with an unknown female when a unknown male ran up to her, stabbed her in the neck, then got into a vehicle and fled the area The victim indicated that the female she was conversing with also got into the same car as the male suspect before he fled. The victim stated that her conversation with the unknown female was cordial and she had no idea why the male stabbed her. The victim was taken to UPMC Presbyterian by paramedics. She was in stable condition with non life-threatening injuries. The suspect is a black male, dark complexion, 30-40 years old, 5'9", 150 Lbs, thin build, with long dreadlocks. He was operating a gold Chevrolet sedan. (74096) *4/22/18 Aggravated Assault (Double Shooting) - 7100 block Kelly Street <https://maps.google.com/?q=7100+block+Kelly+Street&entry=gmail&source=g>, 6:16 PM. *Officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert which indicated (11) shots fired in the area. Upon arriving in the area, officers located a *possible* crime scene at the basketball court in the 7100 block of Kelly Street, but there were no victims or witnesses present. A few minutes later, Zone 4 units were called to a hospital in their district for a report of (2) females with gunshot wounds who had just arrived by car. It is believed that these victims were shot on Kelly Street. The victims are a 23 year-old pregnant female who was in critical condition and a 22 year-old female in stable condition. Thankfully, the baby was delivered at the hospital and is expected to be okay. Detectives responded to the hospital and to the scene and are attempting to gain additional information about the shooting. If you have any information, please call Pittsburgh Police GVI Unit at 412-323-7800. (74747) *4/23/18 Aggravated Assault (Domestic) - 2100 block Park Hill Drive <https://maps.google.com/?q=2100+block+Park+Hill+Drive&entry=gmail&source=g>, 12:25 AM.* A 26 year-old female victim reported that her 19 year-old brother, who resides with her, stormed into the residence and began attacking her. He then fled the area before the victim could call 911. Officers noted the victim had facial swelling and bruising. Officers will be obtaining an arrest warrant for *Jason York, 19, of East Hills. *(74910) *Larimer / Lincoln-Lemington* *4/17/18 Robbery / Carjacking - Auburn Street, 11:21 PM.* Officers Livesey, Matson, Craig, and Anderson responded to a report of a pizza deliver driver who had been robbed and carjacked in in the area of Auburn Street. The victim told officers that he had just pulled up to an address with the food order when he was approached by a man with a gun. The man ordered the driver out of the car at gunpoint, and stole his wallet, iPhone, and cash. The robber then got into the victim's blue Ford Focus and fled the scene. Officers flooded the area and began looking for the car. Officers soon located the car, wrecked into a parked car, at Montezuma Street & Lemington Avenue. A few good samaritans just gettng off of a PAT bus flagged-down officers and told them that the suspect was running down Lincoln Avenue. Officers Matson & Craig quickly spotted the robber and ordered him to stop... but he didn't. He continued to run and threw his gun as he fled. Officers eventually caught up to him and took him into custody. Thankfully, they also recovered the Lorcin .380 caliber pistol before someone else did. The gun was reported stolen. Officers were able to return the all of the victim's property to him, recover the car, and arrest the robber, who was identified as *Tyler Smith-Egizio, 18. * Excellent work by all! (71443) *Bloomfield / Garfield / Friendship* *4/15/18 Robbery - 5100 block Hillcrest Street, 6:00 PM.* A Z-Trip taxi driver reported that he accepted a trip from McKeesport to Garfield. When he arrived at the address in McKeesport, (3) men entered his cab and asked him to drive to the Garfield Hill Market on N. Aiken Avenue. After stopping at the market, the men asked to go to the Hillcrest playground. When they arrived, the men ripped the driver's cell phone from his hand, grabbed his bag of money, then fled on foot. The victim described the suspects as black males, 20-25 years old, all around 5'8", 170 Lbs. (70109) *4/19/18 Aggravated Assault - 4602 Liberty Avenue <https://maps.google.com/?q=4602+Liberty+Avenue&entry=gmail&source=g> (Pollock's Bar), 1:00 AM.* Zone 5 officers responded to an apartment in the 200 block of Taylor Street for a report of a man who had been stabbed. When they arrived, a 40 year-old male victim showed officers what appeared to be a stab wound in his shoulder. When officers began to question the victim as to the events, he gave them a bad name and stated that he could not remember where the stabbing occurred. Officers canvassed the Bloomfield business district and learned that the incident occurred inside Pollock's Bar. Officer's further learned that after the scuffle in the bar, the male remained in the bar for nearly 30 minutes. There were no 911 calls placed from the bar. Police were never called until the victim arrived back home. Officers called for paramedics who took the victim to the hospital in stable condition. When officers learned the victim's true name, they also learned that he was wanted on warrants in Frazier Township and in Butler County. He was placed under arrest and transported to jail after he received treatment for his wounds. (72160) *East Liberty / Highland Park* *4/16/18 Theft from Vehicle - 800 block Heberton Street <https://maps.google.com/?q=800+block+Heberton+Street&entry=gmail&source=g>.* A portable compressor was stolen from an unlocked car overnight. (71063) *4/17/18 Stolen Vehicle - 5400 block Black Street. *Victim reported that a friend of a friend came to her residence to repair her tire. The male asked the victim for her car keys so he could move the tire from the curb. When the victim went back outside to check on the status of the repair, she found that the make had stolen her 2010 white Chevrolet Malibu sedan (PA plate KGM-6365). Detectives are working to identify this male. (71938) *4/18/18 Theft from Vehicle - # 1 Wild Place (Pittsburgh Zoo).* Victim returned to her car to find the passenger side window smashed. A purse, jacket, and Visa card were stolen. (71863) *4/19/18 Burglary - 1400 block N. St. Clair Street <https://maps.google.com/?q=1400+block+N.+St.+Clair+Street&entry=gmail&sourc…>. *Victim arrived home to find her front window open and the screen missing Upon checking the house, the victim found her 7 year-old pit bull mix was missing. Nothing else appeared to have been taken. The dog is tan and answers to "Butters." If you see a tan pit bull wandering the area, please call 911. (72444) *Morningside / Stanton Heights / Waterworks* *Nothing Significant to Report* Crimes listed in the above report include: Homicide, Aggravated Assault, Robbery, Burglary, Arson, Stolen Cars, Thefts from Vehicle, and Overdoses. *We do not list information for car accidents, retail theft, harassment, minor assaults, etc. * *This Week's Notable Arrests* *4/19/18 5:07 PM Frankstown Avenue & Hale Street Arrestee: Mark Tyler Palmer, 50, Unknown address. Summary:* Officers Haule and Lepkowski were patrolling Homewood when they conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle with broken taillights and an expired registration. Officers noted an open bottle of alcohol in the vehicle. The passenger in the vehicle was intoxicated, lied about his name, and officers quickly learned that he had a firearm tucked into his waistband. Officers were unable to verify the passenger's name since he had no identification and was heavily intoxicated. The passenger did not have a license to carry a concealed firearm, and he was arrested. (72547) <your(a)email.com> ZONE 5 COMMANDER JASON LANDO <your(a)email.com> <your(a)email.com> ZONE 5 COMMUNITY OUTREACH TEAM <your(a)email.com> *Our mailing address is:* Pittsburgh Police Zone 5 Station 1401 Washington Blvd <https://maps.google.com/?q=1401+Washington+Blvd+%0D%0APittsburgh,+PA+15206+…> Pittsburgh, PA 15206 (412) 665-3605 Want to change how you receive these emails? 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DATE CORRECTION - FOCUS Pittsburgh Food, Hygene & supplies Drive Pick-up next Wednesday, 25 APR 18, at 9:00 AM
by Michael Nadler 23 Apr '18

23 Apr '18

We are running our 3rd pick-up from the neighborhood for Supplies for FOCUS !!! We have attached a letter in regards to what they need, but most importantly it is FOOD at this time. Last month we took our Van Loaded, and it was so needed and so much appreciated. Mike and Brigette Nadler, are coordinating the Highland Park pick up. If you are inclined to help, leave the supplies on your front porch and we will pick up and get your donations to FOCUS. So we are doing this again next Wednesday, 25 APR 18. We will be around starting at 9:00 AM, and need to get the donations there by noon. Please DO NOT drop off here, as we do not have a way of storing donations. Just email us your actual address to: mike(a)divehards.com, to let us know what to expect to pick up (as well as what not to take off your porches !!!). MAKE SURE that there is a Phone Number so that they can reach you during collection times, should there be any questions. FOCUS Pittsburgh, located in the Hill District, is part of a national movement through the Orthodox Church, that helps to fight poverty in communities across America. One of their areas in need is keeping their food pantry stocked with food and supplies. Currently, their shelves are empty and they need help. The above attachment highlights what they need. It could change on a monthly basis, at which point that need will be communicated. FOCUS Pittsburgh has been in the Hill since 2011. Each week, hundreds of backpacks are distributed to children in the Hill and Southside Public Schools. They offer an 8-week professional development class that teaches non-technical job skills to promote employment and success in the workplace. Bag lunches are distributed every Saturday through the Churches....140 lunches to be exact. In 2014, they opened a free medical and behavioral health clinic for people who are uninsured or who don't qualify for medical assistance. Most recently, they have purchased an RV, trained dozen of volunteers, and have formed a trauma response team -- responding to homicides in Allegheny County by providing on-site psychological and mental health care to residents affected by violence. In advance, thank you for your consideration. Mike & Brigette Michael Millet Nadler Past President and Board Member, Highland Park Community Council 5916 Callowhill Street Pittsburgh, PA 15206 (412) 363-3483, Fax: (412) 363-2925, e-mail: mike(a)divehards.com

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PAVING WEEK OF 4/23/18
by dave grasso 23 Apr '18

23 Apr '18

* * * STREET RESURFACING <http://pittsburghpa.gov/domi/street-resurfacing/paving-schedule.html#> o Street Resurfacing <http://pittsburghpa.gov/domi/street-resurfacing/index.html> o Street Resurfacing Schedule <http://pittsburghpa.gov/domi/street-resurfacing/paving-schedule.html> o Street Resurfacing Interactive Map <http://pittsburghpa.gov/domi/street-resurfacing/paving-schedule-map.html> o DOMI Home <http://pittsburghpa.gov/domi/index.html> o DOMI Links <http://pittsburghpa.gov/domi/street-resurfacing/paving-schedule.html#> Planned Paving List 2018 <http://apps.pittsburghpa.gov/redtail/images/2364_Council_Paving_List_2018_4…> STREET NAME (CROSS ST to CROSS ST) MILLING PAVING COMMENTS Coleridge Street (Address #4387 to Address #4387 ) 04/23 Prose Way (Bishop Street to Greenwood Street) 04/23 Forbes Avenue (South Braddock Avenue to East End Avenue) 04/23 Grafton Street (North Highland Avenue to Sheridan Avenue) 04/23 Gordon Street (McPherson Boulevard to Lynn Way) 04/23 Bryant Street (Sheridan Avenue to Herberton Street) 04/23 North Linden Street (McPherson Boulevard to Penn Avenue) 04/23 Lynn Way (Gordon Street to North Murtland Street) 04/23 Hawthorne Street (Farmington Street to Stanton Avenue ) 04/23 36th Street (Butler Street to Penn Avenue) 04/24 36th Street (Butler Street to Penn Avenue) 04/24 Grafton Street (North Highland Avenue to Sheridan Avenue) 04/24 Bryant Street (Sheridan Avenue to Herberton Street) 04/24 Violin Way (Stanton Avenue to Glenview Place) 04/24 Glenview Place (Heberton Street to Dead End) 04/24 Claybourne Street (South Aiken Avenue to South Graham Street) 04/24 Claybourne Street (South Aiken Avenue to South Graham Street) 04/24 Greenbriar Way (Eldwood Street to Alder Street) 04/24 Greenbriar Way (Eldwood Street to Alder Street) 04/24 Hastings Street (Shady Avenue to Tinsley Way) 04/25 Elysian Street (Hastings Street to 5th Avenue) 04/25 Keith Way (Wilkins Avenue to Dead End) 04/25 Keith Way (Wilkins Avenue to Dead End) 04/26 Elysian Street (Hastings Street to 5th Avenue) 04/26 Hastings Street (Shady Avenue to Tinsley Way) 04/26 Liberty Avenue (Night) (27th Street to The Bloomfield Bridge Intersection) 04/26 Liberty Avenue (Night) (27th Street to The Bloomfield Bridge Intersection) 04/26 Hastings Street (Shady Avenue to Tinsley Way) 04/27 Elysian Street (Hastings Street to 5th Avenue) 04/27 Liberty Avenue (Night) (27th Street to The Bloomfield Bridge Intersection) 04/27 Keith Way (Wilkins Avenue to Dead End) 04/27 Liberty Avenue (Night) (27th Street to The Bloomfield Bridge Intersection) 04/27 5th Avenue (Night) (South Negley Avenue to Wilkins Avenue) 04/28 5th Avenue (Night) (South Negley Avenue to Wilkins Avenue) 04/28

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Meet the Artist! April 29, 1-3 pm
by Amy Burke 23 Apr '18

23 Apr '18

Stop by the *Pittsburgh Center for the Arts Shop* on *Sunday, April 29, 1-3 pm,* to meet local artist Katya Malkin. Her whimsical creations delight young and old alike. Some of you may have one (or two) of her prints on your walls! Now's your chance to say hello in person. See attached flyer. A. Burke

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Register for the Highland Park Yard Sale
by Jake Pawlak 23 Apr '18

23 Apr '18

Remember to register for the Highland Park Yard Sale! sign up here <https://hpccpittsburgh.wufoo.com/forms/q1y2yc6q1bx1u7l/> or pick up a form at Bryant Street Market, Tazza d'Oro, or Stanton-Negley Pharmacy. Best, Jake Pawlak HPCC President

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Pedestal sink--Free
by Elisabeth Crago 23 Apr '18

23 Apr '18

Pedestal sink in excellent condition. Yours for the taking. Email if you want it and I’ll have it on the front porch. Thanks Elisabeth

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Lawn Care 2018
by David Weeber 23 Apr '18

23 Apr '18

Hello Folks. The grass is starting to grow again. Now is a good time to look for a lawn care person. I am looking for up to 5 more yards for the season. Pricing will be the same as it has been: $10 for a postage stamp lawn w/ no steep slopes or edging $20 is typical for a city yard $35 dollars for a large city yard All yards priced separately. Weed Whacking, bagging, steps, and steep slopes not included in prices above -- David Weeber Project Manager Hampton Techncial Associates, Inc 6619 Jackson St. Pittsburgh, PA 15206 ddweeber(a)gmail.com 412-508-4526

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Yoga Tuesday at 8 a.m.
by Susan Rupani 22 Apr '18

22 Apr '18

"It is the touch of the hand, a spoken word and the contact of the eyes which open the heart of the man, not the knowledge of all the libraries in the world." - Yogi Bhajan Tuesday morning class is currently meeting in a very lovely Chapel in The First United Methodist Church in Shadyside, 5401 Centre Ave., 15232. There is parking in a lot off Centre Ave. I will place signs so that it's easy to find the Chapel. Class is open to everyone, please bring a mat and wear comfortable clothes. We begin at 8 a.m. for an hour long session, cost is $10. Namaste, Susan 412-417-6300 <(412)%20417-6300> Yoga Instructor Holistic Couselor and Energy Practioner SusanRupani.com

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[Highland Park] ISO: Sewing Services
by Robert Burack 22 Apr '18

22 Apr '18

Hi neighbors, I have two pairs of grey pants (each with a hole in them) that I'm looking to have sewn/fixed. If this is a service you offer, please let me know: - approximate cost - timeline (I would like this done this week, if possible) **Thanks, Robert** *Robert Burack* Pittsburgh, PA

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Free pull ups and swim diapers
by Emily Nicholson 22 Apr '18

22 Apr '18

I have 1 unopened package of 23 girls pull ups, size 3T-4T, 1 unopened package of 19 girls pull ups, size 4T-5T, and 1 opened package of girls pull ups, size 3T-4T, with about 10 left in it. I also have an opened package of swim diapers (pampers splashers), size 5, with about 15 diapers left in it. All of these are free to whoever wants them. Sent from my iPhone

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