neighborhood watch

Crime Update

Phyllis Gilreath April 10, 2015 Public Safety Committee

Just a note to make you aware of a couple of items. We had a robbery take place yesterday on Summit Drive around 2:30-3 in the afternoon. The thieves went in the back door (after an unsuccessful attempt to getRead more

NMCA Newsletter (3/15)

Phyllis Gilreath March 12, 2015 Announcements, Beautification Committee, Community Development Committee, Local Business, Park Committee, Public Safety Committee

   *The Board of Directors now meets the first Tuesdays of most months at 6:30 PM at the Bobby Pearse Community Center. Members are welcome to attend board meetings. Please email pgilreath@aol.com in case there is a location change andRead more

Attempted Car Break-in on Woodbine

Phyllis Gilreath March 1, 2015 Public Safety Committee

One of our member’s husband’s car door latch was broken this morning and they believe it was due to an attempted break-in last night. They were not able to enter, but the entire door handle came off. They live offRead more

Auto Break in – West Montclair

Phyllis Gilreath January 20, 2015 Public Safety Committee

One of our residents has reported an auto break in last night between 10 pm and 8:30am. Car was parked in front of their home at 6 West Montclair Ave. The passenger back window (facing the street) was shattered. TheyRead more

NMCA Newsletter (Holiday 2014)

Phyllis Gilreath December 5, 2014 Beautification Committee, Local Business, Public Safety Committee, Social Events

  (Editor’s note: As we did last year, we are combining the November and December newsletters into one Holiday Edition. We will recognize all our business members in the January issue and you should be receiving membership renewal notices inRead more

Theft of Packages Left on Porches

Phyllis Gilreath December 5, 2014 Local Business, Public Safety Committee

One of our members was walking through North Main Park yesterday (Thursday) around 5:30 pm.  As he was climbing the stairs up to Main St across from the Soda Shop, he found empty shipping boxes halfway down the stairs stuffedRead more

More Criminal and Suspicious Activity

Phyllis Gilreath November 28, 2014 Public Safety Committee

This morning, 11-28-14, 12:45pm, reported by a member. “Two black women are making their way up Ashley selling cleaning supplies. One skinny wearing a red jacket and a back pack. The other in grey pants and a pink top. WeRead more

Door to Door Magazine Scams

Phyllis Gilreath November 25, 2014 Public Safety Committee

Two young black men wearing ties came to a member’s home on East Earle St. Monday ostensibly selling magazines. She told them the last time their group came, she never got her magazines.  They said that those reps from theirRead more

Crime Prevention Meeting Summary

Phyllis Gilreath November 21, 2014 Public Safety Committee

Approximately 50 people attended the Crime Prevention Meeting Wednesday night.  In addition to an informative program, the audience enjoyed some delicious food provided by the Drop-In Store.  For those who were not able to attend, I’ve tried to briefly summarizeRead more

Crime Report and Reminder of Tonight’s Meeting

Phyllis Gilreath November 19, 2014 Public Safety Committee

One of our members just passed the following information along: “Sounds like we had at least 3 auto break ins on E. Hillcrest and Hillcrest Circle this morning. About 7:30 this morning my neighbor saw a young male in hisRead more