Mark Sweetland's Blog (7)

From Crime Prevention Officer Kristin Runyon: We have had burglaries surrounding Brooks Ave area. Mostly contained by Spruce to Ellicott, Thurston to Millbanks. There were seven daytime burglaries in the last two weeks. Most have been forced entry so there should be some noise. Some had two suspects, some mentioned a small white car possibly involved. Please be extra vigilant and watch out for neighbors. Call in anyone and anything suspicious to 911. Make sure "stay at home folks" know since t… Continue

I received a phone call last night about 11 pm from unknown stating that she would blow up my house, and kill me. This was reported to the phone company, who traced the call, and they said to call 311. An officer answered and followed through, but there is no resolution as yet. The call was traced, the phone company woudl not provide the infomation to me to share with police. There has been no problem as yet. Please be vigilant. I think this was an error on her part, calling a wrong number. But… Continue

I tried using Twitter but can't seem to figure out how to post. I called in to 911 about 12:45 AM with six shots fired, near the corner of Thurston and Enterprise. Across or by the bars on Thurston, I believe. Cops are still there. My street is blocked off with tape. Not a good sign. Mark Continue

I had a door bell ring from the police last night at 4 AM, as the new neighbors across the street had been robbed. I was still on my computer. I had not seen anything, but when I went out, the street was full of police. They said there was a robbery as the people walked from their car in the driveway to the front door. The robbers came from Thurston Rd. Continue

Great Idea! Shawn, drove by your street the other day, And thought we should all plant front yard gardens. Why have lawn when you can have flowers? Good source is Michael Warren Thomas on Trafalgar St., whose whole front yard is NOT GRASS. Take advantage of what little space we have to garden! I have been putting in grasses, like blue fescue, wheatgrass, and another, Carl F.If anyone wants suggestions, a great catalog is http://www.highcountrygardens.com/ Hope to see you at Square Fair! Mark Continue

For anyone who shops at Wegmans on Lyell Avenue, do stop in across the street at Martuciellos. They have great bread, wonderful pastries, excellent pizzas, including many vegetarian, and calzones. This is a true old-time Italian shop that you must try. They also have a grill for eating in, and their hamburgers on the round roll are out of this world! You must try, and you will never visit McD's again! I know this isn't in the Ward, but if you venture that way, it is truly a wonderful place. Mar… Continue

Tony and anyone else who has never walked PACTAC ---- give it a try and walk with some of your neighbors. Saturation is a night when a group comes together with a Crime Prevention Officer and all walk together. Meet at the NSC on Genesee . Continue