Well not everyone jen, at least not yet. Has anyone tried contacting Lt Herb Johnson? Fair Haven is his district. If not I'll try today. I have seen police officers on walking beats in Fair Haven lately, which is fantastic! We need more community activists on the streets--more eyes, more visibility. This greatly helps with getting certain "merchants" to move their business elsewhere.

If no crime is committed... nothing can be done. Cops can not "stop and frisk" someone whom they ASSUME is committing a crime. Then you would be blogging about Why do the cops keep stopping my daughter on the way home from her waitress job.

Agree, which is why the environment needs to be made less hospitable to drug dealers and prostitutes. Right now it's an ideal business environment for them, so the conduct their business there. That needs to change--and it can change without waiting around for the police to do something, although increased foot patrols would certainly help.

I admit i see more police walking the streets but we need more things done...and I should not say everyone but it sure feels like it.... when you suggest things no one listens to you, we need more lighting on Ferry Street between Chapel and Exchange Street. The police need to take notice to all the Drunks drinking on the corner of Ferry and Exchange Street and in C-Town parking lot.. this is what the children have to see while walking to school our streets need to be cleaned of all Trash but the community has to step up.

Someone should contact the ward Alder person and try and set up a meeting with him and the Fair Haven district police(Herb Johnson). Have the meeting at Fair Haven school.Let's get more people involved and see if something can be done to clean up our Fair Haven area....

Count me and my family in. It does make a difference when the neighborhood sets a united front. For too long we go about our business and on to the next. Extreme lighting sets a huge stumble for all these activities. I say let's do whatever it takes to get it done.

So Liz maybe we should get together and have a meeting?

Absolutely, I live on Poplar Street. Let me know when we can meet up. Email me from your personal email box and let's get this done. FairHavenRes should probably be a part of this, he/she was great when I reported the issue with speeding very late at night. My email: cortesl@alxn.com we can plan this offline and then post the date/time for community meeting once we have all the necessary players confirmed.

My e-mail is fairhavenres@hotmail.com -- thanks!

The drugs are being transported by a man & woman driving a black acura suv ct handicap plate 405-X

Sal, why not turn in this plate number to Herb Johnson at the sub station on Blatchey Ave. I'm sure he will do something about it. He is very good about getting things done.

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Is "Michael" bald, by any chance? Does he frequently wear a cap?

Yes, do you know him?

He lets the girls stay with him as long as they supply him drugs

I know of him, yes. I've been watching him for a while now, as I started seeing him engage in very obvious drug transactions. I haven't seen him lately; he was much more visible before winter, frequently with a blonde and sometimes with another man.

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Has anyone called the police on this guy Michael? Is he really skinny and hangs by that spanish bakery and store on Ferry..

Really skinny, yes, almost gaunt. Very pale and bald, wears a cap or some sort of cloth on his head at all times. It's tough for the police to track something like this but yes, they need to be notified. I'll see if I can get in touch with Herb Johnson. The other avenue is appealing to the property owner/landlord.

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*correction: Lt. Johnson, not Sgt*

I know that was stupid of me to ask that question...
The police dont give a crap because they dont live here.. their answer to the problems are -----why dont you move. Why the frig do we have to move we were here first, why cant they do the job they are paid for. Herb Johnson who is he he never answers the phone hea a pacifier.

The dealers are using prostitutes to sell drugs and the police know exactly who these girls are and who the dealers are and what houses, corners and businesses they work out of, but don't or can't do anything. I see police drive right by when a deal is in progress and the dealers, crackwhores and customers don't even care because they know nothings gonna happen, it's a shame

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I think it's a broad and unfair characterization to say that the police do not care about Fair Haven, especially Sgt. Johnson; my observations so far would indicate the opposite. I will see if I can get in touch with him. It would help to have details, though, as the police aren't going to arrest anyone just because we say they are dealing drugs. Who do they sell to? Who do they buy from? Do we have dates, times, license plate numbers, photos, videos, etc? All of those things are very helpful to the police in getting an investigation started.

For anyone interested, the Fair Haven community management team meeting is the 1st Thursday of every month, 6:30 pm, at the Blatchley Ave substation. This means that the next meeting will be Thursday, May 8th at 6:30 pm. Please show up to the meeting with any concerns and in the meantime, please continue posting information that will help the police work towards resolving these issues. Thanks!

If we post here will the police receive the information? Thanks

Did anybody else noticied the blond lady that hangs around at the Quinnipiac park by the corner of Front/Grand Avenue?? I think that is a new girl on Fair Haven, I seeying her walking on Eastern Strret behind the Ali Baba restaurant on route 80 and walking on Midletown Avenue. ( if you are questioning how I know that is because I live on Eastern and my Parents in Front street)

Statistics show that prostitution is one of the main contributors of drugs in New Haven, prostitutes account for the majority of drug purchases for themselves and buying for others who are afraid to deal with the dealers directly. You stop the prostitution dealers will start to dry up, but this needs to be done all over or else they will just move to another area and although it may make one area drug free it may cause a flare up in another area.

All the junkies and drunks are back by McDonalds and the C-Town parking lot again. The NHPD actually did a good job cleaning it up for a while. I had called once in McDonalds when my daughter was in the bathroom and saw a prostitute shooting up, looks like it's going back in that direction

I feel like im living in a movie that is taking place in a real bad part of New York City and no one wants to do anything about it...

I spoke to Herb Johnson, as well as several officers over the past several months, and explained that every time I call the police don't seem to help the problem so I stopped calling and they all urged me and all other to call everytime you may see s suspected drug dealer or a prostitute walking the street and they will respond, and I told them I could call about 20 times a day and they are ok with that the more calls the more police presence and more chance of an arrest or at least start to deter the garbage on the streets when they get stopped and also deter people looking to buy drugs when they keep seeing police. Also is you see someone dealing or picking up a prostitute write down the plate and make of car and the police will keep this information and when these cars are stopped and they claim they're just passing through the police can let them know they've been seen numerous times doing illegal activities, this will keep some away, keep calling all day everyday and lets see if it'll make a difference. I called 3 times today and gave 4 license plates and 2 addresses and descriptions of 2 dealers and 4 prostitutes. Please keep calling

Update: there should be no more traffic from/to the red house. It's been shut down and all occupants are gone, due to house-wide renovations. If you see anything, please post it here with as much description as possible. Both LCI and Lt. Johnson are monitoring this property. Thanks!

That's great news, but only one of many houses. My neighbor was at McDonalds on Ferry yesterday, and I refuse to go there anymore, and saw a girl shotting up in the bathroom again, I thought the new management has stopped this but looks like it's still going on. I also notice all the drunks and junkies hanging around the parking lots, McDonalds and C-Town. I've also seen an increase of prostitutes on Ferry by Sunoco, Dunkin Donuts, Chatham and Lombard areas, with the nicer weather coming it's only going to get worse, but I have seen less dealers around, although there is always someone, usually a black male with usually a black hoodie hanging around the store (Maria's) and spanish bakery by Chatham always just standing there and can assume what he's up to. There is also a house on 96 Chapel, another red house, that has been dealing drugs for years, I believe they call the guy Mook. I've never seen this man but there is traffic all night into early am.

Nothing is being done...it is so true wirh the warm weather there is more girls out now then ever...tired of seeing them looking in my car to see if I could be their next job.

I was told if I saw any prostitutes to just call the police, even if it's multiple times a day, they may not be able to arrest them but they will drive by and stop and question them and this will deter any potential John's when they see cops keep driving around and stopping the girls, most guys don't want to risk being stopped and they will just go away, but we need to keep calling, maybe this will help

Should I leave information on this page, send to an email or to the police directly? I see many of the same cars patronizing prostitutes and buying drugs near Chatham on a regular basis, even when the police are right in the area, it's so frustrating.

You can leave the information here; it's getting passed to Lt. Herb Johnson. Alternatively you can e-mail him at HJohnson@newhavenct.net. Also, there's a community management meeting this Thursday 5/8 at 6:30 pm if you'd like to attend. It's in the Blatchley police substation. Thanks!

McDonald's on Ferry needs to be monitored and the management needs to get on board with the drug use inside and the junkies and drunks outside. I know of a few houses that there's a lot of drug and prostitution activity, but don't know the exact addresses, I will make a trip around the neighborhood and note the houses and areas, and sure they're not news to anyone but better to make sure this information is passed along to the proper people, thank you

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Can we call channel 8

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No, definitely not a PT Cruiser, a silver Oldsmobile 4-door sedan. The 3rd floor tenant @ 456 has allowed them to stay there from time to time, and sometimes they live there when he's not around. One had reddish hair and the other long blond-brown hair. The third had obviously dyed black hair; none of them looked like the mugshot above. Will get a license plate soon.

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Stop,
Your list above is dead on, very active areas most of the day and night. If everyone's on the same page and knows where the hot spots are, why doesn't the NHPD do something? Maybe they can't arrest everyone, but at least use those areas for when they stop and park and drive by these areas often. This would deter people from stopping to buy drugs or sex.
Thanks

Yes, 456 has been reported to Lt. Johnson. Thanks!

Do you think Channel 8 will actually come to Fair Haven? If so it would definitely put pressure on NHPD and would get more people to call if they know the city, NHPD and other people actually care.

I think if we all make a call to them then I think it would give us a better chance then one person calling and asking for help.

I have a friend that works at the New Haven Register that has a cousin who is an executive at Channel 8, I can give him a call and see if he can reach out. I can also see if the paper can do anything, but newspapers are pretty ineffective these days.

On a side note, on my way to a family members house earlier, I saw at least 6 prostitutes in broad daylight on Ferry from Lombard to Chapel, no telling how many I missed or on side streets or working. I can't really spot the dealers during the day, but this is just ridiculous how this can be in the middle of the day with children and families walking around going to school, work, store, etc. sickening. And what makes it worse is that I also saw 3 police cars and not one of the girls even flinched.

My friend said she was coming from ferraros market and she seen three prostitutes she said she cant believe how bad its getting....lets see if your call will help.

Yeah, there was a prostitute and her john in a car in broad daylight at the entrance to Fairmont Park in the Heights the other day. Nice.

Only 3? Must have been a slow time.

Now when I see a prostitute get picked up and I follow them and if they park locally, which they often do, I just park right behind them and beep or flash my high beams at night, you should see how fast they move and the John's either kick them out immediately or drop them off. More people should do this and maybe they'll get the hint.

Do you think this happens in the richer neighborhoods or where the cops live? I don't think so

I'd be afraid to do that, maybe if you're a guy. Also, aren't you worried about them knowing who you are? It's a shame some of us feel like prisoners in our own neighborhood and homes. I'm at a friends on Grafton and we just looked out the window because of some noise and see 2 prostitutes yelling at cars and it's 11AM in broad daylight, we're calling the police now and see what the response time is, 1/2 the time they never even show up.

Looks like the calls to police and meetings have done absolutely nothing, I saw more prostitutes out yesterday and this morning than ever, and have seen less police in Fair Haven lately, what's happening???

There were police at 456 Poplar last night, but it's difficult to know which apt they were visiting; I was hoping for the 3rd! In addition, I've seen the walking beat twice recently, which is a really good thing. Prostitution is a tough thing to get rid of, if you think about it. I've met a few of the prostitutes and I really think a good rehab program, combined with education & job training would go far with some of them. Seriously, I wish something like that was available because some of them really want to get out of the lifestyle but just don't have the resources. Obviously not all of them, but just arresting them over and over doesn't solve a thing.

I've spoke to some as well and they all tell lies, most have been in rehab multiple times and the only reason they can't go back is because they only stay for a day or two and leave and they want to have spots for people who really want out, most, if not all of these girls don't, there maybe 1 or 2 but they have no support whatsoever, no family, friends, etc., or they wouldn't be out here, it's sad, but why do we have to suffer through this?

I think they're 'suffering' a heck of a lot more than I am, but I do get your point, believe me. The bottom line: what can be done? I don't know what an effective solution would be. Arresting them over and over really doesn't work; that's been proven over time. What are the other options at this point?

I told you calling the police is not going to do anything, THEY DONT GIVE A CRAP

Jen, You may be right, I've been calling on Chapel for years and they're still dealing out of that house. I took pictures this morning of 4 people (3 prostitutes and 1 guy) all walking to the house and 2 minutes later out of the house, one of the girls just got out of a car up the street and walked there, most definitely a customer. Also know that the girls buy for other people travelling through area and are afraid to deal with the dealers directly. The prostitutes are a major link to all the drug activity. And by the way I waited for a 1/2 hour and the police never showed up. I give up, better off moving and let the junkies and whores run Fair Haven.

@ ConcernedFHRes; w/ regards to your contention that "statistics show that prostitution is one of the main contributors of drugs in New Haven...". With all due respect and with our goals being solutions, that rings of an academic or theoretical argument rather than a pragmatic one. While it is true that prostitution is a major driver of drug activity as well as all other ills associated, from a "street-smart" POV, I contend that, more accurately, it "works" the other way around. What I am saying is that when drug dealers open "shop", prostitutes are drawn to its area for ease of plying their trade and, now with funds, can quickly and easily purchase drugs. That said, it reveals the fact that drug dealers are driving prostitution as well as that . Imagine an addicted person, who has probably now lost their job, their family, their savings, their auto and/or their ability to travel easily. They are now pedestrian. At point of withdrawal or craving, they progress to their means of acquiring funds to purchase their drug of choice and then head to see their dealer. I would imagine that a dealer's close proximity would be a huge factor in their choice of field of operation as they are getting around on foot. I would assert that getting rid of the suppliers of drugs first would be the most effective way in solving the problem. My heart goes out to all of the law-abiding, honest residents who have to live amongst this human squalor. Both groups need help; more enforcement and prosecution as well as treatment for the perpetrators. I sincerely hope the end is in sight for all of our neighborhoods that are affected by this scourge.

Everyday it looks like the number of prostitutes is increasing despite multiple calls from myself and multiple neighbors, how is this possible? It's almost like they're shipped in to Fair Haven as a safe haven to work without getting arrested or stopped by the police.

I was in West Haven at DD by Sawmill and the cops were talking to a girl who looked like a junkie/prostitute and I heard them tell her that they better not see her around again or she's going to jail and if you want to do this go to Fair Haven no one will bother you there, I don't believe this, it's like all the surrounding towns are sending their trash here because it's a free pass zone and looks like the girls know this.

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2 of my neighbors and myself went to DD got coffee and drove around for about 5 minutes and counted 11 prostitutes on Ferry from Chapel to Lombard, most were between DD and Chapel, 3 at Chatham and 2 others near Peck and this was right in broad daylight around 10AM and we didn't see one police car around anywhere, not that they would do anything anyway. I wanted my friend to drive up to one and I was going to throw my coffee on her and see what happened if they called the police, but she was too afraid. I bet the police would've arrested me for throwing coffee while these girls are selling themselves, buying and selling drugs, trespassing, etc. and getting away with it everyday, something needs to be done before one of the residents does something, as my neighbor has already threatened 2 of the girls while he was waiting with his children for the bus the other day

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I heard from an officer that 6 girls were arrested last weekend, but unfortunately 4 were out the next day and the other 2 the following morning. Not only did they get out of jail, all of them were back on the street working, no respect for themselves, the people or the police. At least the NHPD is trying, but these girls are lost causes, they have no family or friends and this is all they know, probably burned all their bridges so even if they did get clean they would have nowhere to go but back on the streets, it's so sad and pathetic.

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What do you mean beep???

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Both of those girls are always causing trouble and I think they may be also doing "favors" for some of the police, the Chief should hear about this, maybe that's why these girls run free to do whatever they please.

Some spots are getting a little better, they've been arresting prostitutes on Ferry by Chapel, Chambers and Pierpont for the past week+. Used to see 8-10 prostitutes between Dunkin and Chapel and the past 2 days only saw 1 or 2, not gone but getting better. Unfortunately the girls are right back out, but I think they're hiding or hanging around more on the side/back streets. I spoke to several officers and they know who all the girls are and have been told if they see them hanging around they are going to stop an ask them what they are doing and it is legal because they are known prostitutes/users/dealers/thieves/etc., kind of like probable cause. This is causing the John's to get scared away and the pros losing business, hopefully they won't start robbing houses, but that's a more serious crime than tricking and they will go to jail faster. Keep calling the police when you see these girls they want to know and are trying to clean the streets. Thanks

Yes, I've noticed this as well. The traffic going to 456 Poplar/3rd fl is also down, so that's very good. I still see that guy hanging out near the corner of Ferry/Chatham and surrounding areas every.single.night. Very frustrating.

There's a girl who's been away for awhile and now back, her name is ToniAnne Cusano arrested multiple times and now she's out on the streets and pregnant!!!! Looks to be about 6 months or more, disgusting. Is the guy on Ferry/Chatham an old emaciated white guy? That's Michael Santarcangelo, also Yvonne (blonde girl), Melissa Rinaldi and Cathy Christensen and her daughter - disgusting again- are also in that area. Many of the girls I heard have HIV, and if one has it they all do and what if a child picks up one of their needles??? Are we gonna wait for someone innocent to get hurt, please call every chance you get.
Lt. Johnson has been extremely helpful and has urged all to call whenever we see these girls and don't feel like you're calling too much and maybe we can stop this garbage.
Thanks

Yes, sounds like the same guy. He was living on Poplar until everyone was kicked out for renovations (if I remember correctly). He's white, bald, always wearing something on his head; we refer to him as Skeletor, which seems appropriate :)

Not that it would keep me from calling but every time I've called the non-emergency number the dispatchers are so incredibly rude, maybe Lt. Johnson can let someone know since we are actually trying to care abt the neighborhood?

Cant everybody just realize that nothing and I mean nothing is going to be done....they dont care, the cops, the city NO ONE. The mayor does not even give a crap I tried to talk to her at our block party the other day....went in one ear and out the other...the only way out is a big FOR SALE sign out in front of my house:(

Tell Lt. Johnson that the dispatchers are being rude, I let another Lt. know and he said he will speak to them, they have no right to be rude, if they are get their number, usually 3 digits, which they are supposed to identify themselves, if they don't they can get in trouble, don't let the dispatchers intimidate you, they work for YOU.

Skelator is a good one, he looks like the walking dead like the prostitutes and I think he also prostitutes as well, guess you get pretty desperate.

Do not let the dispatchers be rude to you, if they are let them know you are reporting them, they will lose their job. Listen to Stop and get their number and I guarantee they won't be rude unless they're looking to get fired.
That Michael/Skelator guy is one creepy dude, how is he not dead, he can definitely scare small children but all you have to do is blow on him and he would fall down.
As far as the girls, I do see a decrease, lets see if the NHPD keeps this up, only saw 3 girls this morning a week or 2 ago I could count up to 15+.
I haven't seen the pregnant girl in a week, but did google her and she has had multiple arrest and a not very flattering mugshot online, having that picture public would be enough for me to get clean LOL.
Haven't seen Cathy or sister or daughter in a while either.
I have seen the blonde (Yvonne?) and Melissa and hear they both have HIV, shouldn't they be arrested for attempted murder?
I'm not even sure if most of these "girls" are even girls they look like men in drag.

call the police and tell them suspicious activity, looks like they're selling drugs. I always see a guy there too along with prostitutes on Chatham by the store on Ferry walking around the block, I always call the police whenever I see them and they do come. Just keep calling, they may eventually go away.

It is getting a little better, I've gone down Ferry a couple times in the past week and didn't see one prostitute, that is very rare when just a couple weeks ago I would see at least 1/2 dozen any time of the day or night sometimes many more, hope this keeps up but I am doubtful it will last until they get the drugs out of the neighborhood which I don't ever see happening, maybe it's time to move if it gets bad again.

Looks like all the prostitutes are back and now even seeing more dealers on the streets, was ok for a couple weeks, now back to the old ways with trash roaming the streets 24/7

Even with multiple arrests of dealers, including a house at 96 Chapel and the Jay-Nez Store, as well as many prostitutes being arrested, things don't seem to be slowing down, despite better efforts from some of the police, some of the officers just don't care about the prostitution problem, come off as why are you bothering calling they'll just get out and not even worth arresting the dirty crackhead prostitutes, but how would they like it if this trash was walking in their neighborhood with their kids trying to play outside. If anyone has concerns, contact Lt. Herb Johnson, he seems like one of the few who is concerned with cleaning up Fair Haven.

Looks like drugs and prostitution will never go away in Fair Haven, I don't care anymore I'm moving to Branford. The NHPD, Mayor and most residents don't care, not worth fighting for a lost cause, let everyone know Fair Haven is a "Safe" Haven for Drugs and prostitution, been that way for over 10 years and never gonna change, goodbye FH, can't say it was a pleasure and sorry for the few good people still left, you'll be leaving soon if you were smart. c-ya

Actually 10 yrs. Ago it was a lot worse I know because I was out there. 3 yrs. Ago I cleaned up my act thanks to one of the officers out there. Now I drive by and hardly see anyone out there I know all the girls they are not bad people. When I was out there, up and down ferry from Chapel to Chatham, the police never bothered me and if I did get stopped they would just talk to me, some even propositioned me! That all changed 3 yrs ago I wish I could remember the officers name because he saved my life. Actually I'm pretty sure he was a luitenient and he was new to fairhaven I knew all the cops and they all knew me but he was new. He didn' t just let me slide by with one of many fake names and I did a year and a half in jail and have been clean ever since. The point I'm trying to make is that fairhaven has cleaned up a lot. It is an inner city and all inner cities have their share of problems.

There are girls still out there that have been around for nearly 10 years - Kathy, Dawn and Melissa to name a few and they are not good people believe me. Not only is it prostitution and drugs they also rob everyone they know and spread diseases knowingly. So much more than prostitution. They also have no respect, when I wait outside with my kids for the bus they walk bad and "work" while young children are out and drop needles and crack pipes on the street for children to pick up. They even shot-up in the McDonald's bathroom, these people are scum, maybe you are one in a thousand and I'm happy for you but there's no hope for many of these girls, they are scum, no one put the needle in their arm it's a choice and people make bad choices and put themselves in bad situation and keep themselves in bad situations

They are scum...they dont care about themselves nor anyone else...

I understand I was once very close with Cathy and storm( dawn) I try to help them if I see them out there but you are right they are beyond help. I just feel bad because I'm know what they are going through. I was out there when Barbie got her throat sliced and that didn' t stop either of us,not then anyway, now Barbie is doing well and so is Lisa red. Some of us make it but the majority don't. Most of the cops are no help they either turn their head or use the girls for their own perversions. I am just glad that I got out I am 36 now and I wasted all of my 20's out there I just thank God that I am alive

Some of these girls are HIV positive and HEP-C and are spreading the disease that should be enough to arrest them for attempted murder knowingly doing this. Not sure about Dawn or Kathy, but have heard that at least 2 girls Melissa and Jackie have HIV and someone who was with them had tested positive and they're still out there, if it was me I don't know what I would do but would never even think about picking up any of those girls you're risking your life either with HIV or pimps, getting robbed or arrested and imagine the embarassment alone with your pic in the paper alongside one of these girls that I wouldn't even wanna look at let alone have them touch me with there diseased bodies.

The girls are completely disrespectful, dirty and diseased. My daughter and on another occasion my niece saw girls shooting up in the McDonalds bathroom, who the F**k does that and they didn't even care that a child walked in on them like it's ok to be a dirty disgusting scumbag. I've seen girls over the years on the streets gone for a minute and back again, only thing that keeps them off the streets is if they're in jail or forced rehab, hospital or dead. There's even a girl who's been out there forever named Melissa working with a broken neck how pathetic is that???

All the girls are pathetic, if they see someone they know the run after the car and yell to pick them up so sad and desperate these girls are, and most of these girls aren't even from around here just so addicted they move to the area usually staying in abandoned houses or with old men who don't know any better or at crack houses. Police know where these houses are and do nothing, just keep a police car in a few strategic places and it will slow things down.

Cindie, I am a local journalist, and I am curious about what you said about police officers who "use the girls for their own perversions." If you would like to talk more, please email me at journalist.new.haven@gmail.com and we can set up a time to talk. I can provide more of my details and qualifications offline.

It's obvious many of the cops look away because they use the girls. I've called police they stop the girls and talk and both parties go away laughing. This has happened on more than one occasion and I reported this and nothing happened. This is why more and more good people are leaving Fair Haven, only to be replaced by crackheads and junkies and scum. I'm about to be on my way out as well, Police don't care about Fair Haven and neither does Toni Harp, she doesn't deserve to be called mayor. Why don't you if you really are a journalists interview the police and Lt. Johnson, they'll give the party line but doesn't show in their actions.

Still no resolution, slowed down a bit in the winter because of the cold but the dealers and prostitutes are back out in full force not only at night but even during the day and no one seems to care, thank god I'll be moving out of Fair Haven in a couple of months the police don't seem to care about quality of life there and the Mayor cares even less

I think most of the police care, its the judicial system that doesnt care. Its also the controlling party that really only cares about elections. If the region had political opposition once in a while things might get done, as it is everyone is covering for someone else...

As a Fair Haven homeowner for over 10 years I can attest to all the illegal activities from drugs to prostitution and the lack of police response. In fairness, I am not saying ALL cops are bad, however, the ones I have had to deal with have said to me, "don't you see where you live, what do you expect?" or "why don't you just move." As if moving solves the problem, but that has been my usual response.

The LCI specialist lacks efficiency in responding to calls and it's unclear what she's doing directly to solve the issues being reported. As for LT. Siclari she's been much better at responding in a timely manner, but again what they say they'll do and what happens is inconsistent. Nothing has changed, but our safety continues to be compromised with the continued illegal prostitution and gang violence.

It is unfortunate that as a working professional & homeowner I have to uproot my children out of fear for our safety, but nothing seems to change for the better and things are getting worse. At this point, I am sick and tired of being sick and tired and with young children that have special needs from hearing loss to autism, I can't keep living in this war zone. I finally decided last night that it was time to go, especially after one of the drug dealers made it a point to approach us saying he knows we call the police.

This is not a place to continue to raise healthy children. My 6 year old has already said to me, "momma I'm too young to die," after a recent drive by shooting near our house. We're raising our young children in fear and as a result will have PTSD by default of where we live. It's sad to think when I purchased my home at the age of 28, I was showing my kids the value of hard work and determination - a dream come true. However, now it's a nightmare and I can't wait to get out. I'm ready to walk away from my home considering it's not a seller's market and I owe more than what the house is worth. If you can move do so for your peace of mine I waive the white flag. They can keep every street in Fair Haven and do what they please as the bad guys keep coming and the good guys like us get the short end of the stick.

TiredOfBeingSick&Tired- I feel your pain and have uprooted my family as well after 8 years. All I can say is New England has a lot to offer and its really easy to find a nice town where the crime is low and the local officials care about their constituents more than their PR campaign. New Haven is not a place to raise kids, even if you can afford to live in one of the two super gentrified neighborhoods. As a single person or even a family without kids its not too bad.

Light at the end of the tunnel, it's just sad that we are forced/pushed to move when I actually love my home. I love the space in our home and yard. However, we don't live in our own island and we must live among others that unfortunately do not care about their own quality of life and consequently hurt us all in the process. As a homeowner I am challenged with the reality that I can't afford to buy another house at the present time, so I'm looking to rent. I'm actually considering walking away from my mortgage if I can't sell or rent it. I can't on my income afford two housing payments, and I'll have to make a final decision in the weeks to come. It's a hard decision, but a necessary one for safety reasons. It's the reality of where we live sadly not everyone can make that decision. I will be losing in the short term, but in the long run I hope to preserve my sanity and children's social emotional well-being. I'm almost done with my master's, I am a single working parent of 4 and I just cannot come home to deal with the crap from our neighborhood. I much rather use my energy productively. I along with two of my neighbors (single moms) and our sweep our streets and pick up debris to only see the same folk throw stuff to the ground right in front of you. Or have their dogs poop on the sidewalks with no courtesy to others. Their behavior is so innate that I don't foresee anyone of them changing but I definitely want to change our circumstances. I will be leaving my 4 bedroom, 2 full bath, large yard home for a 2 bedroom apt. I'll be downsizing space and comfort for safety. I cannot afford a larger apt or new home in a nicer neighborhood. Sadly it costs LOTS of money to live in a NICE neighborhood.

Sorry guys -- right there with you. We decided to leave Fair Haven before our kiddo turned 5, because we didn't want him thinking this was how a neighborhood works; we lived in FH for 8 years. All the noise, trash, violence, drugs, prostitution, theft of every.single.item in my yard, break-ins, hit and runs, the list goes on and on. We would love to afford to live outside of New Haven but our business is also here. We purchased a fixer upper in a neighborhood that is almost 100% quieter and we have twice as much yard now to enjoy. Every time I have to go back into Fair Haven I can't believe the trash that exists there--it's really disgusting and I wish they would assign an NHPD task force to this entire section of town. Enforcing the most basic of laws and ordinances would go a REALLY long way to cleaning up this mess.

We are paying less all around since we moved, mostly because of property taxes being so high in New Haven. I always wanted to be close to work, which is why we lived in Fair Haven. Now the commute may be longer but the peace of mind makes it all worth it.

This one is still walking the street high and soliciting everyday for probably 15 to 20 years now, how is this possible???

kathy will always b around..I was 1 of the lucky few to actually get off the streets and stay off..I was out there with Kathy for many years..it's a shame.. I drive by now and shake my head,can't believe I was ever out there, ..Kathy is soo out of it, idk if she even realizes wats going on, tbh..that's no excuse but I was just as bad, if not worse then her and I stopped...I actually talk to 2 other women who were out therefor many years and r now clean and have been for awhile now..Bottom line she can stop!!

Its still possible....because this is New Haven and nothing is done!!!

New haven does not police prostitution unless they receive a specific call but as we all know by the time they respond, even if 5 minutes, the girls are picked up and gone. The police know who all the girls are but turn a blind eye.

Cathy, along with Melissa have been arrested numerous times for prostitution, drugs, robbery, etc but still walk the streets 2 of the biggest scumbags in FH, my brother was friends with Cathy's cousin and they all gave up on her.

2018 and still a major problem....close the Grand Café and clean up the drugs

This particular population has little regard for their neighborhoods and the people who are trying to live a decent life. Combine this area and Hill North/South and the problem is clear..

Was having lunch at Grand Apizza last week and couldn't believe all the activities accross the street while I was there for less than one hour. I witnessed prostitutes at work, dudes obviously selling in the parking lot and a few dirtbike doing wheelies. No police either. Lunch was still damn good so at least we still have that.

Was having lunch at Grand Apizza last week and couldn't believe all the activities accross the street while I was there for less than one hour. I witnessed prostitutes at work, dudes obviously selling in the parking lot and a few dirtbike doing wheelies. No police either. Lunch was still darn good so at least we still have that.

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