Mr. Pinkett and Ms. Clarke:
We, the undersigned constituents of your districts in the 21211 zip code, are petitioning for a community meeting as quickly as possible to address the recent crime wave in the area. As residents, parents, neighbors, and property owners, we have a great deal of concern for the safety of our community and protecting the ongoing investment in making 21211 a desirable area to reside.
While we understand that the city and the police department have tight budgetary restrictions, we also know that this current trend cannot continue. Furthermore, as Baltimore City residents, we pay high city taxes and deserve to see our tax dollars put to work. We want to understand what actions the city is going to take to address our concerns and keep the area of 21211 flourishing.
This area is one that has grown in recent years, both in population and in property value. However, the uptick in crime and presence of drug addicts puts both property value and local businesses at risk. Our fear is that, like much of the city, crime will make it a place that people are no longer willing to explore and that our vibrant neighborhood will suffer.
As reported by the Baltimore Sun, Saturday, August 11th, there were nine robberies logged between the Hampden and Remington area. This slew of crimes was quickly followed by a shooting on August 16th on the 1400 block of Union Ave; this is not far from popular restaurants and breweries that could start to see a deterrence in patronage if this continues.
There are a myriad of suggestions and options to make this area a safer place: regular police surveillance (particularly near drug rehabilitation centers and The Avenue), increased streetlights, regular community safety walks…the possibilities are endless.
We request a meeting within the month of September 2018 if schedules allow.
Updates
August 23, 2018
The volume of support for this petition has gained the attention of the local council offices. I am currently coordinating with their staff to finalize a formal date for an in-person public safety meeting. I will update you as soon as the venue and time are confirmed.
Reached 100 supporters
August 23, 2018
60 Comments
Since moving to 37th street in 2014 my home has been broken into twice, my car broken into once, and items stolen from our yard/porch on numerous occasions. It is unacceptable to live in a neighborhood designed for walking around and not be able to do so because of safety.
I am a multi generation lifelong resident, we own our home, I work in the neighborhood and my children have attended Baltimore City Schools. The fact that I question whether we should let our kids out to play in the area because they may be assaulted, robbed, carjacked it absurd. I know crime is everywhere but I am concerned about the crime here at this time.
I am an Electrician and local business owner. I am forced to sell my house because in the last year I’ve had $6,000 worth of tools stolen and 2 vehicles stolen. At that rate of theft I can’t afford to stay in Hampden.
41st St. We seen many drug addicts our car has been broken into Things stolen from front porches there were robberies on our street The Royal Farms near Falls Road and 41st St. is always surrounded by drug attic’s aggressively asking people for money and following people into the store and asking them aggressively for money
I live in Remington and have a few friends that have had guns in their faces...it’s unacceptable...I don’t go out after dark and my kids don’t go outside anymore
Get a hold of the situation Mayor Pugh because we have had it here....vigilantism can't be too far away if you don't at least show that you are trying. Just saying....
21210
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Mr. Pinkett and Ms. Clarke:
We, the undersigned constituents of your districts in the 21211 zip code, are petitioning for a community meeting as quickly as possible to address the recent crime wave in the area. As residents, parents, neighbors, and property owners, we have a great deal of concern for the safety of our community and protecting the ongoing investment in making 21211 a desirable area to reside.
While we understand that the city and the police department have tight budgetary restrictions, we also know that this current trend cannot continue. Furthermore, as Baltimore City residents, we pay high city taxes and deserve to see our tax dollars put to work. We want to understand what actions the city is going to take to address our concerns and keep the area of 21211 flourishing.
This area is one that has grown in recent years, both in population and in property value. However, the uptick in crime and presence of drug addicts puts both property value and local businesses at risk. Our fear is that, like much of the city, crime will make it a place that people are no longer willing to explore and that our vibrant neighborhood will suffer.
As reported by the Baltimore Sun, Saturday, August 11th, there were nine robberies logged between the Hampden and Remington area. This slew of crimes was quickly followed by a shooting on August 16th on the 1400 block of Union Ave; this is not far from popular restaurants and breweries that could start to see a deterrence in patronage if this continues.
There are a myriad of suggestions and options to make this area a safer place: regular police surveillance (particularly near drug rehabilitation centers and The Avenue), increased streetlights, regular community safety walks…the possibilities are endless.
We request a meeting within the month of September 2018 if schedules allow.
Updates
August 23, 2018
The volume of support for this petition has gained the attention of the local council offices. I am currently coordinating with their staff to finalize a formal date for an in-person public safety meeting. I will update you as soon as the venue and time are confirmed.
Reached 100 supporters
August 23, 2018
60 Comments
I’m 17 years old and this is the scariest I have ever been living in the Medfield area. Someone broke into my car and stole jumper cables the other day. And then a week ago my neighbor had someone go through his truck. It’s getting terrible
Since moving to 37th street in 2014 my home has been broken into twice, my car broken into once, and items stolen from our yard/porch on numerous occasions. It is unacceptable to live in a neighborhood designed for walking around and not be able to do so because of safety.
I am a multi generation lifelong resident, we own our home, I work in the neighborhood and my children have attended Baltimore City Schools. The fact that I question whether we should let our kids out to play in the area because they may be assaulted, robbed, carjacked it absurd. I know crime is everywhere but I am concerned about the crime here at this time.
I am an Electrician and local business owner. I am forced to sell my house because in the last year I’ve had $6,000 worth of tools stolen and 2 vehicles stolen. At that rate of theft I can’t afford to stay in Hampden.
41st St. We seen many drug addicts our car has been broken into Things stolen from front porches there were robberies on our street The Royal Farms near Falls Road and 41st St. is always surrounded by drug attic’s aggressively asking people for money and following people into the store and asking them aggressively for money
I live in Remington and have a few friends that have had guns in their faces...it’s unacceptable...I don’t go out after dark and my kids don’t go outside anymore
Get a hold of the situation Mayor Pugh because we have had it here....vigilantism can't be too far away if you don't at least show that you are trying. Just saying....
21210
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I’m 17 years old and this is the scariest I have ever been living in the Medfield area. Someone broke into my car and stole jumper cables the other day. And then a week ago my neighbor had someone go through his truck. It’s getting terrible