Overnight we received this important message from Major T. D.
Peek, Commander Zone 6 Precinct, Atlanta Police Department. Please take a
moment to read this report on key arrests for armed robbery and theft from
autos that affect the Virginia-Highland
Good evening Virginia-Highland Community!
Recently, we shared some information about the
apprehension of several suspects involved with armed robberies in the southern
most portion of the Zone Six reporting area. We also understand that
there are other areas within Zone Six that has also experienced similar issues
but on a smaller scale. The Atlanta Police Department, particularly the
Zone Six command team is very much aware of all crime patterns. We study
crime and crime patterns in real time and deploy resources to bring these patterns
to an end. The most recent patterns are those of robberies and vehicle
break-ins. For both of these patterns and concerns, we have been
successful in apprehending some key players who are committing crimes in the
Zone Six community as well as other areas in the metropolitan Atlanta area.
As for robberies, since the beginning of
September, we have been able to apprehend five individuals for committing armed
robberies. Again, these robbery patterns reached from the southernmost
portion of Zone Six and reaches up to the northernmost area in the Virginia
Highlands area. We are confident that we have removed some dangerous
individuals from the streets. We are working diligently to move these
investigations forward in attempts to clear other crimes. Please know that
as we study crime patterns, we know and realize that oftentimes, criminals are
committing crimes in areas away from where they reside. It is the
responsibility for detectives to build cases against suspects as they are
apprehended. This is an ongoing process and could be quick or slow
depending on a number of factors. Please see the following for some successes
that we’ve had thus far.
· 9/3 – Two suspects arrested for robbery on
McDonough Blvd. Suspects were caught in the commission of the crime.
· 09/10 – A suspect was arrested for armed
robbery at the corner of Briarcliff Rd and Ponce De Leon Ave. The suspect
was still in the commission of the crime upon the arrival of Zone Six
officers. A citizen called police to report the suspicious activity and
since officers were already assigned to the area, their response time was
extremely minimal.
· 9/27 – Three suspects arrested for 4 armed
robberies and 1 carjacking. This immediate robbery spree affected the
Zone Six community in Fulton and DeKalb counties. Based on the
information gleaned from the investigation, we believe that this group of
individuals may have committed crimes in areas from Ormewood Park to the
Virginia Highlands. The investigations are ongoing. While we have
removed three suspects, we know that there are others involved and we are
working to identify the others.
· 9/29 – Three suspects were arrested for
breaking into vehicles. This group has been linked to neighborhoods such
as the Virginia Highlands, Poncey Highlands, Inman Park and the Old Fourth
Ward. Although linked to these neighborhoods, we certainly do not limit
them to these neighborhoods as this group has also been linked to other cities
and counties. Currently, Cobb County, Brookhaven, Decatur and DeKalb
County Police Departments are all involved with this investigation. We
know for certain, that this group has committed an enormous amount of car
break-ins in our community and this investigation is growing daily.
Although arrested on 9/29, two of the three were released from jail on 10/01.
· 10/1 – Two suspects were arrested for many
felony charges. Guns, masks and gloves were located during the takedown
of these individuals. Investigators are looking at these suspects in attempts
to tie them to armed robberies committed in club districts such as the Old
Fourth Ward, East Atlanta and Virginia Highlands.
I share these incidents so that you understand
that the Atlanta Police Department is working extremely hard to keep criminals off
of our streets. Investigations can take some time but know that we are
all working hard to solve the reported crimes and to stop future crimes from
happening. We attribute the successes shared above to the deployment of
additional marked patrols as well as unmarked (plain clothed) patrols. We
have also deployed bike patrols in some areas and look forward to taking more
criminals from the streets. We are in constant contact with your
community leaders and should you have any additional concerns, please feel free
to forward to your community leaders and/or myself (Major Timothy Peek tpeek@atlantaga.gov).
We will be sure to address your concerns. We ask that you continue to
partner with us as we continue to strive to make our community the safest in
the metropolitan Atlanta area.
Sincerely,
Major T. D. Peek
Commander
Zone Six Precinct
Atlanta Police Department
2025 Hosea Williams Drive
Office - 404-371-5002
City Cellular - 404-831-0824
Efax - 404-546-9110
Email - TPeek@AtlantaGa.Gov
We would like to thank Major Peek for keeping us informed
and acknowledging our concerns. I hope that all of you will attend the upcoming
NPU F meeting on October 19th (7pm at Hillside) which Major Peek will
attend along with other city and county officials.
Stay Safe!
Kay Stephenson
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