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The bar (1520 Arrott Street) which was closed by the DA as a nuisance, is showing signs of resurrection. You can imagine the joy that this brings to the neighborhood. Works is going on, no permits posted etc. which indicates a callous disregard for the law at the start. So what do people do? Well the contact Philly311 for help. You can follow the results here. Maybe the requirement is two murders to keep a location closed. DA where are you?
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From the Inquirer today:
A preliminary injunction was granted yesterday by Common Pleas Judge Idee Fox to keep Deuces Lounge, the Frankford bar formerly known as T&T Lounge, closed after a court action to keep it closed for a year expired in March.
Police supervisors, detectives and a member of City Councilwoman Maria Quinones-Sanchez’s office testified that they received numerous complaints or responded to several calls for service at the bar, on Hawthorne Street near Margaret.
The bar was the scene of the murder of Frankford High football star Christopher Spence, 20, last Feb. 19. Protesters, including Spence’s mother, were fired on a month later, injuring two. The bar manager, Shamus Armstead, was charged with assault, attempted murder and other charges.
That’s one small victory for Frankford.
Attendance was a bit low last night at the PSA meeting but there was a lot to discuss regardless.
Pete Specos of 15th district PDAC (Police District Advisory Council) announced that there would be another gun buy back on May 7th at the Second Baptist Church at Mulberry and Meadow Streets. The last event was very successful with about 50 guns taken in. The offer incentive is a $50 Shop Rite gift certificate per gun or family. The event will run from 10AM till 2PM.
The PDAC will have its annual community day coinciding with the Mayfair Fair Day on May 14th from 10AM till 2PM. The PDAC will be set up on the 3500 block of Ryan Avenue, just off Frankford Avenue. Refreshments, exhibits and fun stuff for the kids all available.
Lt. Casselli, PSA Area 1
Lt. Casselli noted that thefts from autos are down since the beginning of the year which coincides with the campaign to make people in the area aware of the risks of leaving cars unlocked and with clues that valuables like gps or ipods might be within. Arrests were made and that was good news.
Further discussion of specific crime areas and strategies followed.
The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for May 24th. You can check the schedule at the 15th districts web site community meeting listing.
Formerly Known at the T&T Bar, 4691 Hawthorne Street
The 611 Action hearing to keep the Hawthorne Street bar (where Chris Spence was murdered) shut down is May 2nd, at 10am, in Courtroom 426 at City Hall. Concerned citizens are encouraged to attend.
Now that the pols have done their work, its time for the community to come out and make your voices heard.
Here he is. If you see him, call 911. He is wanted for the attempted assault as reported yesterday.
