I won't walk by that house. Guys there automatically assume I'm a prostitute. Yep because me carrying my kids toys back from the bus stop screams I'm a prostitute. Something more needs to be done. We've been looking for somewhere else to live because of this house and another.

Thank you for your post and subsequent comments. We have forwarded this issue to the attention of the SPPD (727-893-7780) to address as issues related to criminal activity need to be reported to them directly. Thanks again - Mayor's Action Center

It is good to have as much heat on this place as possible, even if that means calling it out on SCF. But I invite you to come to the neighborhood meetings, the community is working to eviscerate this cancer!

We have the same problem further up 7th Ave with the people from the shelter on 15th St. It is awful to have to live like this. It seems the thugs rule and the homeowners pay ($4000.00) in property tax this year. Something's wrong with this deal.

i live by the shelter and see all kinds of things day and night. I just yelled at someone today for exposing themselves right outside the bedroom windows (and there is a minor living in the house). I cant even walk to the bus stop without being harassed or people thinking I'm a pro too. When are the meetings and is there a fee to join (if yes cant afford to do it). St Vincents needs to be more proactive and not kick these people out at 6 AM to wander around and do nothing. you can also submit an tip via text to TIP411 and make sure you put SPPD at the beginning so they know what dept it goes to.

(posted on behalf of Assistant Chief Luke Williams, SPPD)

Thank you for your SeeClickFix post dated April 17, 2015. The Mayor has asked me to respond directly to you regarding the criminal activity occurring at the 727 7 Avenue North address. Community Officer B. Bill responded to the residence and is currently coordinating his efforts to reduce unwanted activity at that location with the members of the Investigative Services Bureau. He also continues to collaborate with the Street Crimes Unit, which is also aware of the issues in this area, in an effort to monitor and enforce narcotic activity at this location. The Community Service Unit has also conducted high visibility directed patrols to deter criminal behavior. Monitoring of the area will continue, however, in the meantime, please call the non-emergency number when the problem is occurring so that an officer may be dispatched to resolve the issue immediately.

If you need further assistance, please feel free to contact Community Service Acting Sergeant Crawford at 893-4819. Thank you for bringing your concern to our attention.

Sincerely,

Luke C. Williams
Assistant Chief of Police
Uniform Services Bureau