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Gabby’s court win makes Northeast-based Girl Friday smile. She trots out several of the standard excuses for the harm resulting from Gabby’s operations:

That, or they had no tangible proof that the City was trying to shut Gabby's down because of the patrons. (After dark, Gabby's turns into a predominantly black, hip hop nightclub). It probably sucks living across the street from a nightclub, but that's both the beauty and the hazard of living in Northeast. There's a bar on nearly every corner, and you just have to put up with the bar-close noise. Plus, Gabby's has been there a long time. Probably longer than many of the folks who live there now.

The City attorney and 2nd Precinct are requesting Community Impact Statements (CIS) regarding Altonio Jones specifically, or disorderly conduct generally. You can submit a CIS via e-mail to the 2nd Precinct at 2precinctimpact@ci.minneapolis.mn.us. The submission deadline is July 8th.

Altonio Lamark Jones (Date of Birth: 2/01/1979) is charged with disorderly conduct. On April 8, 2009, at the intersection of Lowry Ave NE and 24th Ave NE, Jones who was intoxicated entered a business and began yelling obscenities. Jones was issued a citation for disorderly conduct.

If you have observed this person engaging in conduct that negatively impacts our community, please consider writing a community impact statement describing that conduct and how it has impacted you and the neighborhood as a whole.
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From the StarTribune:

An aborted attempt to impose penalties on a northeast Minneapolis bar for the behavior of its patrons has cost the city $201,000.

The City attorney and 2nd Precinct are requesting Community Impact Statements (CIS) regarding Abdihamid Hassan specifically, or burglary generally. You can submit a CIS via e-mail to the 2nd Precinct at 2precinctimpact@ci.minneapolis.mn.us. The submission deadline is July 1st.

Abdihamid Khalif Hassan (Date of Birth: 1/01/1990) is charged with 2nd Degree Burglary (a felony). On June 6, 2009, Officers were dispatched to the 18xx block of University Ave SE on a prowler call. Upon arrival, officers pulled into a driveway of the above and observed Hassan holding a dark object in his hands. Hassan who matched the description in the call, was detained and officers found a black laptop in a garbage can near him. He was later booked in Hennepin County Jail.

If you have observed this person engaging in conduct that negatively impacts our community, please consider writing a community impact statement describing that conduct and how it has impacted you and the neighborhood as a whole.
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The City attorney and 2nd Precinct are requesting Community Impact Statements (CIS) regarding James Wellman specifically, or property damage generally. You can submit a CIS via e-mail to the 2nd Precinct at 2precinctimpact@ci.minneapolis.mn.us. The submission deadline is July 14th.

James Alan Wellman (Date of Birth: 7/09/1983) is charged with 4th Degree Damage to Property. On June 10, 2009, at the 19xx block of Pierce St NE, James Alan Wellman broke out window and windshield of a victim’s vehicle. Wellman fled on foot from arriving squad car. Wellman was apprehended hiding in grass in back yard. Wellman was booked at Hennepin County Jail for damage to property.

If you have observed this person engaging in conduct that negatively impacts our community, please consider writing a community impact statement describing that conduct and how it has impacted you and the neighborhood as a whole.
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Yesterday was Inspector Skomra’s last day as top cop in the 2nd Precinct. We thank him for his work and for supporting our community’s efforts to keep the Eastside safe. May he enjoy a well-deserved retirement!

Our new Inspector was announced in a press release last Friday:

The Minneapolis Police Department is proud to announce the appointment of Lieutenant Bryan Schafer to the rank of Inspector. Inspector Schafer will command the Second Precinct which encompasses the northeast/southeast neighborhoods of Minneapolis.

Willie Edd Reynolds (DOB: 8/12/1963) has advised the Minneapolis Police Department that he is living in our community and is residing in the area of the 12xx block of Spring Street NE (the Beltrami neighborhood).
REYNOLDS IS NOT WANTED BY THE POLICE AT THIS TIME.

DESCRIPTION OF OFFENDER:

White Male, 6’-4”, 196 pounds, large build, brown eyes, medium brown complexion, black hair (head shaved), thick bushy eyebrows, finely-trimmed moustache, wears glasses.

DESCRIPTION OF OFFENSE:

This offenders victim pool have been adult females. The first CSC case originated in Arkansas in 1984 where Mr. Reynolds engaged in sexual contact with an adult female not previously known to him. In another previous case, Mr. Reynolds attempted a rape after forcing entrance to a victim’s home. He was acquainted with this victim. Mr. Reynolds has a history of Domestic Violence and was last incarcerated for a Felony Domestic Violence in 2003. Mr. Reynolds has a legacy of chemical dependency failures while under supervision .

The City attorney and 2nd Precinct are requesting Community Impact Statements (CIS) regarding Daniel Heacock specifically, or burglary generally. You can submit a CIS via e-mail to the 2nd Precinct at 2precinctimpact@ci.minneapolis.mn.us. The submission deadline is June 25th.

Daniel Harrison Heacock (Date of Birth: 3/12/1971) is charged with two 3rd-degree burglaries (felonies). On May 9, 2008, at the 2xx block of 8th St SE, Daniel Harrison Heacock was observed entering a garage and removing property. Incident was captured on video. Officers responded to a theft call. Heacock was recognized from video. Officers did a knock and talk and saw evidence from the thefts in plain view. Heacock was placed under arrest for burglary of dwelling and stolen property offenses. Heacock was transported to Hennepin County Jail and booked.

On May 30, 2009, at the intersection of Hayes St NE and Lowry Ave NE, Officers were dispatched to a burglary of dwelling in progress. Heacock was transported to Hennepin County Jail and booked for burglary and Hennepin County Warrant.

If you have observed this person engaging in conduct that negatively impacts our community, please consider writing a community impact statement describing that conduct and how it has impacted you and the neighborhood as a whole.
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The City attorney and 2nd Precinct are requesting Community Impact Statements (CIS) regarding Charles Carruthers specifically, or theft generally. You can submit a CIS via e-mail to the 2nd Precinct at 2precinctimpact@ci.minneapolis.mn.us. The submission deadline is June 30th.

Charles Carruthers (Date of Birth: n/a) is charged with theft. On May 7, 2009, at the intersection of St. Anthony Parkway and California St NE, Officers responded to a theft in progress. Charles Roosevelt Carruthers fled on foot from the scene, but was arrested nearby.

If you have observed this person engaging in conduct that negatively impacts our community, please consider writing a community impact statement describing that conduct and how it has impacted you and the neighborhood as a whole.
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UPDATE: Adam William Ivers was arrested without incident during a traffic stop in Robbinsdale. Evidence from the robberies was found in the vehicle he was driving.

Ivers has been identified in three separate pharmacy robberies. The case will now be presented to the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office for charges. The Eastside Defender will post any requests for Community Impact Statements issued by the prosecution.

Minneapolis Police have identified a man they believe is the suspect involved in two pharmacy robberies.

Police say Adam William Ivers, 26, used a gun to rob the Fairview Pharmacy at 2847 Johnson Street NE around 11 a.m. Monday. Around 3 a.m. Tuesday, the Walgreens at 2643 Central Avenue NE was robbed at gunpoint. Officers say Ivers threatened to kill employees.