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If I was a mugger I'd also hide out on Essex between Greene and Washington. It's so dark at night you can barely see the sidewalk!
Posted on: 2010/10/20 14:20
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lets look at the bright side, with influx of luxury condos and apts, the thugs can't manage to mug everyone that has moved to town in the past 5-10 years.
Posted on: 2010/10/20 13:58
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Healy will tell you not to think about this and instead try to focus on the first black fire chief and the first gay councilman and you'll feel better.
Posted on: 2010/10/20 13:25
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the .40 is not ACP but i'm pickin up what you're puttin down.
Posted on: 2010/10/20 13:19
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Part of the problem is that the criminals know the cops in this city are only interested in guarding construction, not the resident's security. It is up to us to help the police department find their way. I know there weren't many details available for this specific case, but anytime you see something happen, write down as many details as you possibly can: license plates, descriptions of those involved including what they are wearing, how tall they are, etc, no detail is too small - and e-mail everyone you know. All those people should then call the Jersey City non emergency police number (201) 547-5477 (NOT 911!) and relay the story. As they receive more calls about incidents they will realize that Jersey City residents are serious about their safety and the police department will have no option but to participate in making this a safer and better place to live.
Posted on: 2010/10/20 13:17
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Wow I walk down Mercer between 6:30 and 6:45 every night. Guess I might be switching to Montgomery. At least there is more traffic and less places to hide.
Posted on: 2010/10/20 12:45
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you're implying it was safer at one time, it wasn't. Watch your back.
Posted on: 2010/10/20 12:19
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Actually my wife and I talked about that (for economic, job, tax reasons.. Texas is a very business friendly State).
For concealed carry (CCW) reasons I could also choose between 40+ States that are 'shall issue' or unrestricted (no permit required). NJ is way behind in allowing people to defend themselves. CCW has been expanding since the early 1990. It has been a success with no "blood on the streets" promised from the anti-self defense crowd.
Posted on: 2010/10/20 11:48
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They should look into hiring class 2 special police officers. Alot of shore towns hire them during season. They have complete police powers and carry. Fire all of the useless meter maids.
Posted on: 2010/10/20 11:34
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I agree, these are animals we are dealing with, not people! They deserve nothing but to rot in hell Legalize hand guns for the good citizens of NJ and crime falls that day. I live in the same area and I know exactly who to watch out for, it's not rocket science! If the cops weren't so busy getting over time jobs on construction sites, maybe they could actually walk the beat in Downtown JC. Or maybe we fire all the jerk off meter maids and hire more cops. Let the cops ticket the cars, at least they will be out and about.
Posted on: 2010/10/20 11:15
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You should move to Texas right now. Please don't waste any time doing it. I don't understand. You think that people shouldn't be able to defend themselves against thugs who are out to do us all harm? Oh right---you're part of that group that believes only criminals should have guns. Makes sense.
Posted on: 2010/10/20 11:00
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You should move to Texas right now. Please don't waste any time doing it.
Posted on: 2010/10/20 9:47
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0.40 cal Smith & Wesson ACP is preferred for me. Unfortunately.. this aint Vermont or Texas (or 46 other states that allow people to defend themselves).. .. get mugged? Only thing legal in NJ is to defend yourself with harsh language.
Posted on: 2010/10/20 3:11
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Posted on: 2010/10/20 3:07
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Carry baseball bats!!!!!!!
Posted on: 2010/10/20 2:28
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In my circle of friends alone living in my four block radius (Jersey Ave/Newark) I've had 1 mugging, 1 car break in, 1 apartment break in, 2 personal theft (from potted plants outside to garbage cans). All within the last 6 weeks. To have everyone I know be touched by crime in such a short period of time is no coincidence. This city is getting more and more dangerous.
Once again - what are the proactive things we citizens can do?
Posted on: 2010/10/20 2:02
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Me again. I do not have any more details than those I posted earlier. But to clarify the location: it occurred on the north side (the M&P side) of Mercer Street, in front of the large red brick apartment building right near M&P -- there is a tree or two nearby, and this is the approximate spot where the victim was approached. I did not try to speak to her as she was understandably upset (and was making her report to the police by the time I was passing by). If I can get any other info I will be sure to post it.
Posted on: 2010/10/20 1:54
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That block is heavily trafficked, so what? You people are forgetting that most criminals are more stupid than they are brazen. Most of the time they are under the influence of drugs or alcohol too. They don't plan crimes like you and I would as sober (some of us) and educated people. They just pull a knife, find a victim and go. I agree too that our cops have to be more communicative. As for the Captain's meetings? Biggest waste of time ever.
Posted on: 2010/10/20 1:20
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I agree more detail is needed as that block is pretty heavily trafficked at 6 and change. Furthermore there aren't any dark areas that I can think of...
Not sure if M&P has security cameras but any business around there ought to do everything they can to keep the area safe. It's in everyone's best interest...
Posted on: 2010/10/20 0:56
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We have third-world cops to address third-world crimes in a city striving to be cosmopolitan.
The election cannot come soon enough. It's time for JC to grow up.
Posted on: 2010/10/20 0:33
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In a word yes, but it was how you approached it. Go down to the precient and speak to the officer in charge, or go to the East District Police Captain's meeting and you local block association meeting and persue the inquiry. If all else fails speak to your 4 council persons, meaning your local ward councilman and the 3 at large council persons. After doing all of this I would hope you get some kind of response. Don't just walk away as if you were a little child with you tail between your legs feeling you asked a dum question. And bring a pen and pad with you.
Posted on: 2010/10/20 0:18
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I just called the JC Police department to get details about this crime-- they refused to provide me with any information, said they "didn't know who I was" and weren't going to tell me anything. I mentioned that I as a young woman living in the vicinity I was concerned and it was not clear whether this knife wielding assailant was still at large. Nothing. Is this the kind of reaction I can expect to get from my police department?
Posted on: 2010/10/20 0:01
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Thanks for posting, I was walking my dog here right around that time today as I do every day, but didn't see anything. I understand you don't have many details, but could you possibly clarify a bit-- you mention the girl was robbed right past M&P on Mercer (presumably between Grove and Barrow on the right side of the street?)-- the assailant came from "underneath the trees"-- I am trying to figure out exactly where this is, as there aren't really any cluster of trees on the block (the lone tree in front of the first brick townhouse apartments ?). This block is heavily trafficked, especially during rush hour home, so I am wondering where they could have been waiting. I have always felt 100% safe on this block, but now I am concerned, please share any more info if anyone has it.
Posted on: 2010/10/19 23:48
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crooks are getting brazen around here. Robbed Carry Pharma in broad daylight a couple days back and now this...
Posted on: 2010/10/19 23:46
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6:30!?!?!
Time to move to Hoboken!
Posted on: 2010/10/19 23:42
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On my way home I just walked by a woman making a report to police officers after being robbed at knifepoint on Mercer Street just a few doors down from Marco & Pepe at about 6:20PM this evening. The assailant approached her underneath the trees in front of an apartment building just past the restaurant, threatened her with a knife and then took her bag. Fortunately she was not harmed. Sorry for my lack of more detail here but I wanted to give folks a heads up.
Posted on: 2010/10/19 22:40
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