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Re: Heights: 'A MAJOR DISTRIBUTOR' -- making crack cocaine at Hancock Ave. address
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Yup. Agreed. Crack + War On Drugs = Lots of violent crime We can reduce this.
Posted on: 2010/3/11 20:44
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Re: Heights: 'A MAJOR DISTRIBUTOR' -- making crack cocaine at Hancock Ave. address
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crack_epidemic_(United_States) The crack epidemic is correlated with a sharp increase in crime, especially violent crime. Research by two prominent economists from the University of Chicago...suggest that crack was the most prominent factor contributing to the rise and fall of social ills in the African American and Latino communities between 1980 and 2000. Between 1984 and 1994, the homicide rate for black males aged 14 to 17 more than doubled, and the homicide rate for black males aged 18 to 24 increased nearly as much. During this period, the black community also experienced an increase in fetal death rates, low birth-weight babies, weapons arrests, and the number of children in foster care. The reasons for these increases in crime was due mostly to the fact that distribution for the drug occurred mainly in low-income inner city neighborhoods. This gave many inner city residents the opportunity to move up the "economic ladder" in a drug market that allowed dealers to charge a low minimum price. The basic reason for the rise of crack was economic. Evidently, crack cocaine use and distribution became popular in cities that were in social and economic chaos such as Los Angeles and Atlanta. 'As a result of the low-skill levels and minimal initial resource outlay required to sell crack, systemic violence flourished as a growing army of young, enthusiastic inner-city crack sellers attempt to defend their economic investment.' (Inciardi, 1994) Once the drug became embedded in the particular communities, the economic environment that was best suited for its survival caused further social disintegration within that city. An environment that was based on violence and deceit as an avenue for the crack dealers to protect their economic interests.
Posted on: 2010/3/11 20:00
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Re: Heights: 'A MAJOR DISTRIBUTOR' -- making crack cocaine at Hancock Ave. address
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Video cameras are very cheap now - tape output to computer or tivo - give tape to the police.
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Prosecutor's Office arrest Union City man, seize 115 grams of crack cocaine and $20,000 from his home By The Jersey Journal March 11, 2010, 9:20AM ![]() Victor Arias Lorenzo The Hudson County Prosecutor's Office seized 115 grams of crack cocaine and $20,000 in cash last Thursday when they arrested Victor Arias-Lorenzo, 33, of Union City, said Hudson County Prosecutor Edward DeFazio. After receiving tips from concerned citizens that Arias-Lorenzo was dealing cocaine, authorities began a month-long police surveillance before executing search warrants of his 12th Street home and 228 Hancock Ave. in Jersey City. DeFazio described the Jersey City location as a crack cocaine production facility and said 80 of it grams was seized there. When Arias-Lorenzo arrested, he had another 35 grams of crack cocaine and $1,300 on him, DeFazio said. "This guy, allegedly, was clearly a major distributor," DeFazio said. "At the street level, crack is sold in relatively small doses." Arias-Lorenzo was charged with maintaining or operating a controlled dangerous substance production facility, possession with intent to distribute, possession with intent to distribute within 1,000 feet of a school and possession with intent to distribute within 500 feet of public property. The most serious charge carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in a state prison.
Posted on: 2010/3/11 17:17
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Re: Heights: 'A MAJOR DISTRIBUTOR' -- making crack cocaine at Hancock Ave. address
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I think our old neighbor was dealing...What are some ways to find out for sure? ...and to everyone who is going to suggest buying some... uhh skip it.. just looking to make the neighborhood safer.
Posted on: 2010/3/11 13:35
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Heights: 'A MAJOR DISTRIBUTOR' -- making crack cocaine at Hancock Ave. address
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View Larger Map View Larger Map PROSECUTOR: 'A MAJOR DISTRIBUTOR' Union City man charged with making crack cocaine at Hancock Ave. address in Jersey City Heights Thursday, March 11, 2010 By TOM SHORTELL JOURNAL STAFF WRITER The Hudson County Prosecutor's Office says it seized 115 grams of crack cocaine and $20,000 in cash last Thursday in the arrest of a Union City man who was charged with manufacture and sale of the drug. Officials were tipped off by concerned citizens that Victor Arias-Lorenzo, 33, was dealing crack cocaine, said Hudson County Prosecutor Edward DeFazio. Authorities began a month-long police surveillance of Arias-Lorenzo before executing search warrants of his 12th Street home and 228 Hancock Ave. in Jersey City. DeFazio described the Jersey City location as a crack cocaine production facility and said 80 grams of the drug were seized there. Authorities also found over $20,000 from alleged narcotics deals at Arias-Lorenzo's home, he said. When the prosecutor's Narcotics Task Force arrested Arias-Lorenzo, they found another 35 grams of crack cocaine and $1,300 on him, DeFazio said. "This guy, allegedly, was clearly a major distributor," DeFazio said. "At the street level, crack is sold in relatively small doses." Arias-Lorenzo was charged with maintaining or operating a controlled dangerous substance production facility, possession with intent to distribute, possession with intent to distribute within 1,000 feet of a school and possession with intent to distribute within 500 feet of public property. The most serious charge carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in a state prison.
Posted on: 2010/3/11 8:00
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