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Police say property
Bonnie Apperson
crimes are down
Jacobs, left, and Terri
Mainwaring, both
By Mila Suzich
longtime North
Phoenix’s property crime rates continue to go down Central residents,
and the city’s police chief vows to make crime suppres- have co-authored
sion a priority for the department throughout 2016. their first children’s
Property crimes have dropped in Phoenix, from book, “They Call Him
28,145 in 2014 to 27,356 in 2015, a decrease of 2.8 Grumpa,” a story
percent, according to 2015 crime data from the F.B.I. about the relation-
Property crimes include burglary, theft and larceny,
ship between a
motor vehicle theft and arson. They are crimes
young boy and his
involving the taking of money or property.
grumpy grandfather
Property crime surpassed record lows from last year
(submitted photo).
and remains at historically low levels consistent with
totals seen in the early 1980s, according to Phoenix
Police Chief Joseph Yahner in a message posted recent-
ly on Nextdoor.com and on the Phoenix Police
Department’s Facebook page. According to the message Authors abound in North Central
on Nextdoor.com, the department has been focused on
five priorities including crime suppressionand commu-
please see CRIME on page 4 By Teri Carnicelli it seems to some of Grumpa’s family members that he
North Central Phoenix is known for its unique is an old grouch, Brady sees the real grandfather. This
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Young honored by
American Red Cross
North Central resident Michael
Young was recognized as Volunteer
Rookie of the Year by the American Red
Cross Greater Phoenix Chapter. He was
among nine men and women presented
with Red Cross volunteer awards during GENERAL ELECTION
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a celebration on April 16.
NOVEMBER 8
As Disaster Action Team Captain
during the past year, Young has signed
up for more than 300 Disaster Action
Representation
Team shifts and responded to over 80
North Central’s Michael Young has been
disasters. He has volunteered about named as the American Red Cross Greater
with Results
4,500 on call hours during the past two Phoenix Chapter’s Volunteer Rookie of the
Year (submitted photo).
years. He has been the Red Cross rep-
resentative at the Maricopa County volunteers to excel and want to become
Burn Center, which is highly emotion- better at assisting our clients,” said Red
al and not a position many will take. Cross volunteer Leah McCormack, who
He teaches Psychological First Aid nominated Young for the award. “He is a
and he is one of the first qualified very positive person and people love to
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businesses with crime information for
CRIME continued from page 1
the area. Rich gets her information from
nity engagement and outreach to keep victims themselves, while Bilbrey
those property crimes down. receives suspicious people reports and
Sgt. Jonathan Howard, a Phoenix calls and sends out crime prevention
police spokesman, said Phoenix police messages. Both say that a decrease in
are putting most of their effort into iden- property crime relies on crime preven-
tifying and targeting repeat offenders. tion and being aware and careful.
“We believe that the vast majority “As it becomes more popular to
of crime is continually committed by a move into uptown, people need to be
small percentage of the population,” more self-aware and take care of their
Howard said. “By focusing on this seg- possessions,” Bilbrey said. “Be proac-
Beyond Repair ment of the population, we have a tive in your own protection. The more
greater chance of detecting and deter- people are proactive, the less criminals
ring additional crimes.” will come around.”
The department’s Investigative Rich and Bilbrey say building a com-
How Shahe Koulloukian turned Mazvo Auto Care Center
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He’s a devoted husband, a doting father, and a small business owner: all
detected similarities between incidents suspicious activity to Crime Stop and
noble, yet normal, pursuits. But spend a few moments chatting with Shahe
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Koulloukian, and you’ll quickly realize that he isn’t your average guy. First of all,
he’s fluent in six languages (seven, if you count his favorite – laughter). He is a aware of possible links between crime “The more we’re all connected and
professional actor and has performed as a stand-up comedian at the Mirage in throughout the city, Howard explained. looking out for each other, the better off
Las Vegas. He’s a classically-trained chef who has lived, and learned, literally all He added the department has also we all are,” said Rich, who has served on
over the world. developed a Business Economic the board of the Murphy Trail Estates
Out of all those things, though, what stands out the most about Shahe is the Stability Team within the last two years Neighborhood Association.
genuine warmth and passion that shines through when he talks about his busi- to work directly with businesses in Phoenix police encourage individu-
ness – Mazvo Auto Care Center – and the reasons he started it. As a young man,
identifying repetitive property-related als and businesses to take their own
he worked as an apprentice mechanic in his uncle’s shop in Philadelphia, then
crimes specific to the business commu- precautionary steps to deter criminal
broke into the industry as a mechanic for several dealerships, where he excelled
nity. This includes shoplifters, scam- conduct. This includes locking your
and was promoted to management. But he was disheartened by the way clients
mers, embezzlers and others who com- vehicle, securing valuables and securing
were often treated: as nothing more than dollar signs. ”I wanted to give cus-
tomers more for their hard earned money. The dealerships only wanted the bot- mit crimes against businesses. your property by keeping your yard lit
tom line, and I just couldn't take it any longer,” says Shahe. “So I applied for a “By identifying and arresting these and landscaping appropriately to
small business loan and moved forward with only one condition to myself: that I repeat offenders, we positively impact ensure you are not providing someone
would never, ever compromise my principles just to make a buck.” the rate of property crime,” Howard with a place to hide in darkness or from
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the school’s teachers. recess as punishment for any reason.
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Located in Historic Phoenix at the SE Corner of 15th Ave. & Thomas Rd. items that have been featured in the Then the regular sale begins, with
2827 N. 15th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85007 • [phone]
past include a Shetland pony, purebred hours of 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday; 8
Where Shopping is an Experience • Come Visit and Enjoy!! puppies, and a car. a.m.-12 p.m. and 4-8 p.m. Thursday; 8
At St. Thomas, located at 2312 E. a.m.-2 p.m. Friday; and 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Campbell Ave., the Sodality has been Saturday. There will be coffee and
in existence as long as the church, doughnuts during the mornings and a
ddiiaaMMoonndd about 65 years. Members serve the refreshment stand for purchases in the
church and the greater community in evening hours.
many ways, such as offering meals to
jjiiMM ss the homeless and bringing cheer to
Experience, ’’ Jewelry Repair Volunteers sought
nursing homes at Christmastime. But
Honesty Done on Site
by far their biggest task each year is the for thrift store
and Integrity Buy, Sell, Trade
Annual Rummage Sale, which is unlike Do you like clothes, collectibles,
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any other rummage sale you have ever and shopping? Would you like to
Could you use some cool cash for the summer? seen before. donate your time in a retail setting?
The sale will fill the entire church The White Dove Thrift Shoppe in
We buy Gold, Silver, Platinum, hall as well as eight classrooms, plus the Phoenix needs volunteers to help with
lawn outside where much of the larger store operations, especially during the
Diamonds, Coins and Valuables! pieces of furniture will be on display. summer months.
The classrooms will be themed; for Located at 5035 N. 7th Ave., all
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example, there is a Book & Game sale proceeds from the White Dove
Room, two Housewares rooms, two benefit not-for-profit Hospice of the
6005 N. 16th Street
Boutique rooms, a Jewelry room, and Valley’s patients and families.
N.E. Corner of 16th St. & Bethany Home
rooms for Seasonal Items & Toys as Volunteers sort donated merchan-
602-466-1772 well as the “Better Clothing.” dise, arrange shelves and ring up sales.
It’s a daunting project that takes the For more information, contact
DiamondJims4Cash.com
250 active Sodality members most of Volunteer Coordinator JoEllen Feltham
BRING IN THIS AD FOR A FREE WATCH BATTERY! the year to organize and prepare for. at [email protected] or 602-530-6968.