Candarius Nalls (aka Candarius Jones) Update
As some may recall, last year there were numerous burglaries
that took place while residents were at home asleep. On 10/2/14 a homeowner on
Elkmont came face to face with the burglar. With fingerprints APD was able to
arrest Candarius Nalls. This past week Nalls was release from Fulton Jail after
pleading guilty.
Unfortunately this individual was arrested during a time
when the Fulton County District Attorney did not have a CourtWatch coordinator
appointed, so this case fell through the cracks without the community being
able to offer input to the judge. The prosecutor recommended a sentence of five
years with one to serve in custody. However, Judge Shoob decided to release
Nalls with time served (approximately nine months), and to treat him as a
first offender since this was his first felony conviction here in Fulton
County. We hope that Mr. Nalls has learned his lesson and will not be seen in
the neighborhood again.
Canine Flu
This is a bit off the beaten path for our safety reports,
but dog owners should be aware that a new and highly contagious strain of canine
flu is circulating in the Atlanta area. Most vets have diagnosed at least a few
cases and have stated that the canine flu vaccine does not work for this
strain. The virus is airborne and can be contracted from surfaces, shared water
bowls, and through dog to dog contact. It can not be transmitted from dogs to
humans. Like human viruses, this canine virus is most dangerous to the very
young and the elderly. Boarding / daycare facilities and veterinary clinics are
taking extreme precautions to avoid spreading the virus and are urging that
owners avoid dog parks, and other places where their dog might encounter
another sick dog. Dogs are contagious for at least two days before showing
symptoms. If you have questions, you should check with your own veterinarian
for advice.
Crime Statistics
The following information is taken from our
APD Zone 6 report (http://atlantapd.org/Zone6.aspx).
It includes information
from the Virginia-Highland Beat 601 reported incidents along
with relevant reports from other nearby beats. Keep in mind that not all
incidents are reported. A map showing the location of beats 601 – 612
within Zone 6 can be found at this link http://boundaries.atlantapd.org/Map-Zone6-Beats.aspx.
This information is not shared to scare
anyone, but to let you know what happens around us every day so you can be
alert and aware.
Homicide None
reported in Beat 601 or Zone 6. So far this year there have been six homicides
in Zone 6. To put that in perspective, there had been thirty nine homicides
throughout the city as of the end of May.
Rape None
reported in Beat 601 or Zone 6
Residential Robbery None reported in Beat 601. Nearby in Old Fourth Ward there was one residential robbery by a known
suspect and another attempted robbery where the suspects were scared off when
the victim was able to call out to neighbors.
Pedestrian Robbery None reported in Beat 601. Nearby
in Old Fourth Ward there were two pedestrian robberies with arrests made in
both cases. Also a purse snatch was attempted between the parking deck and main
entrance to Atlanta Medical Center, but the victim was able to hang on to her
bag and refused to give the suspect any money. He was later arrested nearby and
it was determined he was 12 years old. Also in Old Fourth Ward there was a
carjacking at 655 Highland Avenue near Glen Iris.
On Edgewood Ave. in
Sweet Auburn an attempted carjacking netted the suspects a hand gun. The victim
stated that he was stopped at the traffic light and saw two men pacing back and
forth, so he pulled out his gun and placed it on the passenger seat where the
window was partially rolled down. When someone shouting on the other side of
the street distracted him, one of the men reached into the car, opened the door
and climbed in. When the suspect realized he was sitting on a Glock 19 firearm,
he grabbed it and he and the other man fled.
Commercial Robbery None reported in Beat 601.
Aggravated Assault None reported for Beat 601. Elsewhere
in the zone there were 8 aggravated assaults including two drive-by shootings
in the Edgewood neighborhood that resulted in no injuries. Again to put this in
perspective, as of the end of May 2015, year-to-date there have been 1,216
aggravated assaults citywide.
Commercial Burglary None
reported in Beat 601, however cash was stolen from the office of the popular
Porter Beer Bar in Little Five Points. Entry was made through a rear door that
was open for deliveries. Also The Clothing Warehouse in L5P had a side door
pried open and clothing and jewelry was stolen.
Residential Burglary None reported in Beat 601.
Elsewhere in the zone there were 17 residential burglaries.
Larceny From Vehicle Again this period we experienced
eight auto break-ins. All around the zone there were seventy eight. Ours
occurred on Lanier, Hudson, Los Angeles, N. Highland, Highland View, Virginia
and Ponce de Leon Ave. Thieves made off with the usual haul of back packs, handbags,
camping gear, tools, laptops, and two hand guns. Again, broken windows were the
main manner of entry.
Other Larcenies Two reported in Beat 601. An
unsecured bicycle was stolen from an apartment building on Ponce de Leon Ave,
and a woman on Briarcliff Court had items stolen by individuals who were
helping to clean her apartment.
Auto Theft one reported in Beat 601. On 6/7/15 a
1993 Chevrolet was stolen from the driveway at 977 Highland View. Throughout
the zone there were 25 vehicles stolen during the two week period.
Stay Safe!
Kay
Stephenson
No comments:
Post a Comment
Comments will be posted after moderation.