Letters to the Mayor
After the latest Violent home invasion July 2005
I sold My home of 51 Years
... because of Legalized Crime ?
Permitted and Allowed by The City of Charlotte, NC
These are frustrated letters to the Mayor "Pat McCrory"
through the years trying to get him to help . With NO luck.
The gap in time was a point where we finally gave up.
I'm now living quietly in the country where ...
Thugs, Hustlers, Drug dealers, Robbers, Thieves, & Gangs do not rule.
Charlotte is Ruled by Thugs.
March 9, 2004
Subject: We commend them for their outstanding performance.Dear Mayor Pat;Please thank The David 3 Tryon Street Division CMPD for us, in their continuing efforts to help our crime problems here on Austin dr.We really do appreciate their dedication.The impact of two major developments with their criminal activitiescutting through our neighborhood is devastating to our peace and security.Austin Drive was never prepared for such a stampede of these proportions.Keeping up with the dynamics is very tiring and takes a super human effortjust to hold the line here.The Police are tested to the Max with this area .We commend them for their outstanding performance.Two more people shot in front of my home last Saturday Night.It is very unnerving to say the least.Regards,Jim (Woody) Williams"Fortwoody" Austin Dr.Charlotte, NC
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Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2004 9:02 PMTo: mayor@ci.charlotte.nc.usSubject: Holiday Motel KillingDear Mayor McCrory;Thank you for your efforts in trying to get the Holiday Motel Closed.A person died there this week (we think), trying to get to the Holiday Motel,Crossing the median and hitting another car Head on.Many Drug Dealers and Drunks hang out at the Holiday Motel and it is a magnet for every type of crime visited on our community.The sooner it is closed the better off we all will be.Thank you again,best regards ... Jim ( Woody) Williams302 Austin Dr. Charlotte, NC
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Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 6:26 PMTo: mayor@ci.charlotte.nc.usSubject: Re: Shootings on Austin Dr.Dear Mayor McCrory;Thank you for your efforts with the Crime problems coming through Austin Dr.The Police have done an excellent job chasing the bad guys.They as well as myself are tired and wearing down with patience and resolve.I stay in the trenches fighting off outlaws everyday. I speak from reality.Transportation Director
Jim Humphrey NEVER stopped buy and talked to meor anyone else at all. He doesn't live here like we do, we see everything.
If he did a 2 minute drive though to evaluate the Elgywood Lane Blockade he
doesn't have a clue of the Horror stories we go through with these Apartments.
We do the Victim dance, and damage control, Lights, Signs, Burglar alarms, Camera's, Fences & frequent walks around the house to clear the criminals out of the shadows..
I have had 28 Burglary attempts through the years and two more recent ones.
Countless confrontations with drug dealers and Pimps & Hookers, endless Cars driving up and down our street looking for the Dealers and Hookers even when they are not there.
Sneaking, Hiding, crawling in the shadows constantly.
No one knows better than us what this neighborhood needs to survive.
Jim Humphrey has failed us miserably.I'm only scratching the surface of crime in our area, and the Police are getting a tip of the Giant Iceberg.That's why the statistics do not agree with actual crime rates.Elgywood Ln Closing at Austin dr. will interrupt the Apartment Traffic going toThe Hotels. to get Drugs and Hookers.They have no business in our neighborhood, There are No schools, No Hospitals, No Stores No reason to be here.I'm getting too Old and too Tired of Casing the bad guys, I'm going to have to finally Move I guess, I need just a little peace of mind.With 50 years here in my Old Home Place and a Native Charlotte,It hurts me deeply that small changes could expand our lives greatlyChanges that never get done.Closing down The Holiday Motel or Elgywood Ln.even for a test period of 6 months would send the Bad guys to another areaa break up their Patterns of returning here everyday.The Police would get a great relief in calls the City would save moneyand we would get a much more peaceful place.It's The Smartest thing to do on all levels.Thank you again,Sincerely & RespectfullyJim ( woody ) Williams
302 austin dr.
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Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2003 6:17 AMTo: mayor@ci.charlotte.nc.usSubject: Shootings on Austin Dr.Dear Mayor McCrory;Another person was shot tonight just beyond my driveway at Woodland Hollow Apartments on Dove Tree Ln. @ Corner of Austin Dr. and Elgywood Ln.There have been 6 Shooting events in this area in the past few days.. Last Saturday Night another man shot at he University Bowling Alley , just 300 yards from our home....Four drive By shootings in front of my house through the week.Also I found a GUN in my hedges 6 days ago after noticing two men at 2AMlooking for something they threw out earlier during a Police Chase.I turned the Gun into officers, they said it would be destroyed.Please Help us get shootings down to an acceptable level again on Austin Dr.We are doing everything to decourage outlaw cut through traffic in our Little community, But we are loosing the battle.Cul-DE-Sacks are a proven solution for reducing crime in bad neighborhoodsby as much as 80%.Please assist in Closing Elgywood Ln off from Austin Dr. ..This will eliminate their escape route to North Tryon St.We are at epidemic levels ... Please Help !!!!We are Sick & Tired of being Sick & tired about this danger.Please have DOT team contact me, and I will show them whereThe Street Blockade will need go for most effectiveness.
Thank you again,Best regards....Jim Woody Williams302 Austin Dr.Charlotte, NC 28213
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Sent: Friday, October 17, 2003 9:34 AMTo: mayor@ci.charlotte.nc.usSubject: Thank you for your Help. With Gang Arrest "LOWER THE BOOM" Dear Mayor McCrory;Thank you for your Help. With the Gang Arrest also...Much of the Pimp & Hooker activity has declinedwith Police and Community efforts to restore our areato it's Historical peacefulness. It still has quite a bit to go.Austin Farms is a Very Old Community of Mecklenburg County& later Charlotte after annexation.I am a Charlotte native & have lived in this home for 50 years this year.I have watched all the changes of our community.I am now going to Start a NEW Campaign first in our area then broadento other areas of Charlotte about the enormous amount of unnecessary NOISEin Charlotte, Mainly due to Boom Box Cars."LOWER THE BOOM" is the new Slogan.With help from truly interested parties maybe we can get the boom out of ourhomes that invade us on a constant basis all day and all night.I will pay for the First round of Bumper stickers and Signage.Lower the BOOM on Noise / Quite Please.Thank you again,Best regards....Jim Williams302 Austin Dr.Charlotte, NC 28213
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Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2003 9:47 AMTo: mayor@ci.charlotte.nc.usSubject: Re: Gang ViolenceBRAVO:The recent gang roundup is an encouraging signthat the people's gang "CMPD"is still in charge of our community.Thank you for helping us fight back.Best regards,Jim WilliamsCharlotte, NC
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Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2003 7:38 PMTo: mayor@ci.charlotte.nc.usSubject: Austin Dr ... Crime
Mayor McCrory;Thank you for your help with the Austin Dr Area.After no success with trying to get DOTor city streets division to help contain our Stampede of crimethrough this area, This area has Special circumstances, That normal channels and petitions fail to address time and time again.We Desperately need a "Take Charge Person"that has the power, to listen to our suggestions andto make the necessary minor changes in our area to make the CRIME rate drop.Someone that can get it done now.We will be forced to make these changes our selves soonas this has gotten to epidemic proportions of Criminal activity.DO YOU SEE ANYTHING WRONG WITH THESE STATISTICS ???Address AUSTIN DR City CHARLOTTE CMPD District D-32002 District Summary
Homicides 15 Rapes 23 Robberies 319 Agg. Assaults 518 Burglaries 627 Larcenies 1283 Auto Thefts 435 Arsons 28 Crime information provided courtesy of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. Thank you again,regards...Jim Williams
Sent: Sunday, September 21, 2003 5:59 PMTo: mayor@ci.charlotte.nc.usSubject: Gang SUR 13 activity
Dear Mayor McCrory;
SEE Info on Gang SUR-13 activity.Click here: Ex-gangmember from East Side Wilmas "L" street Sur -13 in L.A. Harbor, down towards Long BeachClick here: Photo Page - Property trashed with words - Gang Activity Guide - gainesvilletimes.com Click here: Philadelphia Inquirer 08/01/2002 Gang presence felt in suburbs How can we get the Gang Units Out here to Help ????Thank you for your Help.Sincerely & RespectfullyJim Williams ( Woody)302 Austin Dr.Charlotte, NCjwillwill@aol.com
Sent: Sunday, September 21, 2003 1:48 PMTo: rbridges@cmpd.orgSubject: Gang Violence
Dear Chief Bridges;We had another major attack with GANG Graffiti Last nightall over our neighborhood.Practically every main intersection has been vandalized in the Austin Dr.6000 North Tryon St. and Elgywood Ln Canterwood Ln area.> Austin Dr Road Signs> Triangle Rental Car 6000 N. Tryon> University Bowling Lanes 5995 N. Tryon St.> Woodland Hollow Apartments 400 Elgywood Lane> Canterwood Apartments 2100 Canterwood Ln.Because the Holiday Motel & Star Motel at this corner6000 North Tryon St.Aids in the Crime in our neighborhood The Gangs Explode Hookers, Pimps & Drug dealers crawling the streets all night long.It is Now 10 AM Sunday morning and Two Hookers are out in front of my house at this Moment. There Pimp drives them here and drops them off every day..TAG # nc RRX-9472 white Buick.There are many more that live in the Motels full time.Councilman Graham has never addressed this Issuewe can get little or NO response out of him.We need the National Guard to help !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!The Police can no longer contain this mess.They are too overwhelmed with other crimes to Focus on this Critical Crime Area.How can we get the Gang Units Out here to Help also ????Thank you for your Help.Sincerely & RespectfullyJim Williams302 Austin Dr.Charlotte, NCjwillwill@aol.comsee attached image of GANG Graffiti > Austin Dr Area
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Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2003 1:45 AMTo: mayor@ci.charlotte.nc.usSubject: Star Motel & Holiday Motel 6000 North Tryon St.Mayor McCrory;We are having Extremely heavy Pimp, Hooker & Drug dealer trafficon our street again and again at Austin Dr. & 6000 North Tryon St.These two motels...The Star Motel & The Holiday Motelcontinue to bring us a steady flow of outlaws into our neighborhood.We have tried everything for DECADES to slow it down,and it is wide open rampant, and never ending.We Need Austin Dr. Closed off at N. Tryon St.If the Motels can't be closed, something has to change.Is there anything that can be done ?Sincerely and RespectfullyJim W. Williams302 Austin Dr.Charlotte, NC 28213704 509 6963
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Sent: Sunday, September 03, 2000 8:46 PMTo: mayor@ci.charlotte.nc.usSubject: Re: DRIVE BY SHOOTINGS....responseDear Mayor McCrory;Sept. 3, 2000 Thank you very much for your immediate attention addressing the drive by Shootings on Austin Drive.WOW ! That was quick !Friday, Sept.1, 2000 about 8:45 PM Captain Rick Williams sent Sergeant Gallant and a team of Officers out and set up a License check pointat Austin Dr. & Elgywood Lane,They wrote many violation tickets and had one man run from them through thewoods, He was quickly taken down and found to have a gun, which was confiscated.This example will go a long way with restoring peace to our community, andconvince us all that the Police are doing their best to help.It is a proven fact that blocked access is the answer to drastically dropping crime rates in drug infested areas, and we are still pursuing the closing off of Elgywood Lane and MontiethDr,from the Austin Drive / Austin Park CommunityEstablished long ago in the 1800's. There are only 27 properties on Austin Dr. yet we have over 5,000 cars cutting through out neighborhood every day, and more on the weekend.The overload is beyond belief, and has crippled our ability to maintain peace in the neighborhood.Thanks again for your immediate attention concerning our growing problem and Please express our sincere appreciation to Captain Williams & Sgt. Gallant and the other officers involved.Their actions were totally professional even under extreme conditions.Sincerely and RespectfullyJim W. Williams302 Austin Dr.Charlotte, NC 28213========================================================Subj: The Gangs are Back
Date: 05/10/2004
To: mayor@ci.charlotte.nc.us
Mayor Pat McCrory;We have had another "SUR 13" Gang graffiti attack at Austin Dr. and North Tryon Street by the Holiday Motel.On the Triangle Rental Car Business. 6000 N. Tryon.also at the corner of Canterwood dr. and Elgywood ln.Maybe more in the vicinity.This Problem was brought to your attention back in September,and a Gang member roundup was conducted.Apparently the point wasn't taken by the Gangs.With the outrageous amount of Crime in our neighborhood.We get constant reminders that we cannot rest.My home has had another recent burglary attempt last week, that's three times since fall.With robberies just feet from my door & two people shot in my driveway, Police chases and Manhunts with Helicopter & Dogs where my property is searched from head to toe twice within twelve hours.What the am I to expect ???We begged to have Elgywood lane closed at Austin dr.Due to High Crime cut through traffic and the use of Austin dr. as a drug corridor.DOT does nothing.We begged for years to have the "Holiday Motel" closed for good,with all of it's Shootings, Drug and Hooker activity.Nothing happened.They are still in business.People who do not live on our street do not have a clue what we go through.Decisions about our quality of life are made in other parts of town that are secure and peaceful.Walk a Mile in our shoes.Visit Austin Dr on a Saturday night between 6:pm & 2:amSee what we see, feel the fear.The constant shaking of our heads in discuss will not help.We need People that can make changes now.People with the power to listen to our voice and do something.The Police can't keep up with all that happens here.God knows that have tried.The trickle down effect of these never ending traumatic events is lining ourminds with Fear & Anger.We sit here in a low boil wondering when we will loose our restraint and finally explode.The US Constitution states we have the RIGHT for the pursuit of Happiness.Something that has been missing from our street for a long time.With regrets... The Gangs are back.James Williams302 Austin Dr.Charlotte, NC 28213====================================================
Subj: Re: Shootings on Austin Dr.
Date: 02/02/2004
To: mayor@ci.charlotte.nc.us
Dear Mayor Pat McCrory;Thank you for your help with The Holiday Motel Crime.Hoiday Motel is Like the Gatekeep to our neighborhoodbeing at the entrance to our community.Almost every time we go out or come in there is someoneselling something illegal at the corner of Austin Dr. & North Tryon St.We are becoming known as Hooker Alley,This ruins all the work we have done for years trying to stop the Owner of the Holiday Motel as a major contributorto most of our Crimes and Police calls, WE are out numberedThe bad guys rule this area, and we have to do something.Thank you again,Sincerely & RespectfullyJim WilliamsAustin Dr. Charlotte, NCPs> Great Showing of the Carolina Panthers at the Super Bowl.This makes us all very proud.
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Subj: Re: Thank you for your Help. With Gang Arrest "LOWER THE BOOM"
Date: 10/29/2003
To: mayor@ci.charlotte.nc.us
Mayor McCrory;Thank you for your assistance and quick dispatch in our serious crimeissues.You have been most helpful.We are forced to call the Police so often,I'm afraid they become jaded to our needs.I dislike calling as much as I do, but we have special circumstances hereThat other neighborhood members do NOT involve themselves with, as they are a big part of our Crime problems.and would never call the Police on their own relatives.Just getting the Serious crimes addressed makes us feel like a nuisancewhen smaller crime issues pop up, and we tend to let them slide.I often wonder if we are being conditioned to accept levels of crimethat we would never have excepted before.Two major development areas have been thrust into our tiny little street.There is a Stampede of Traffic, Crime, Garbage, Noise, Gang activity, Pimps, Drug Dealers, Shooters, using our Austin Dr. as a CUT Through to North Tryon St.all week long, then it gets worse during the weekends.No one would live like this in their right mind, but I'm to Old to move from a housethat has been paid for 30 years.We think the Outlaws should have to behave. Moving is an insult !!!!But I sure could use a good dose of country life right now.Thank you again,Best regards....Jim Williams302 Austin Dr.Charlotte, NC 28213
Subj: Gang SUR 13 activity
Date: 09/21/2003
To: mayor@ci.charlotte.nc.us
Dear Mayor McCrory;
SEE Info on Gang SUR-13 activity.Click here: Ex-gangmember from East Side Wilmas "L" street Sur -13 in L.A. Harbor, down towards Long BeachClick here: Photo Page - Property trashed with words - Gang Activity Guide - gainesvilletimes.com Click here: Philadelphia Inquirer 08/01/2002 Gang presence felt in suburbs How can we get the Gang Units Out here to Help ????Thank you for your Help.Sincerely & RespectfullyJim Williams ( Woody)302 Austin Dr.Charlotte, NCjwillwill@aol.com
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Subj: Re: Star Motel & Holiday Motel 6000 North Tryon St.
Date: 08/16/2003
To: mayor@ci.charlotte.nc.us
In a message dated 08/14/2003 2:13:42 PM Pacific Daylight Time, mayor@ci.charlotte.nc.us writes:
Mr. Williams,I am sending a copy of your email to the Police Chief's office requesting they look into this. Thank you for keeping me informed of issues in our city.Mayor Pat McCrory
Thank you for the update.There were 19 Vehicles in my driveway last night looking for Hookers.I'm going to start selling condoms if this crap doesn't stop.Geeeeesh. Jim Williams
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Subj: Re: Crime in YOUR District
Date: 07/31/2003
To: Malcolmdist4
Council Member Graham;Thank you for making contact with me.This area of North Tryon at Austin Dr.Has begged for 50 years to shut down these Hooker housescalled motels at 6000 North Tryon St.The Star Motel The Holiday MotelI have lived here for 50 yearsand have seem their unending Cancer on the Community.When they have another murder they simply change their Motel's nameand keep right on with Business as Usual.They are the Corner stone to 90% of all our crime.The Numbers Look terrible for just a ten block area last year.Murder, Armed Robbery, Home Invasion, Bank Robberies, Rape, Gang Drug Pimps.Over 1000 serious crimes and 92% of them still remain unsolved.That tells us Little is being done to prevent the crimes,and little is being done to solve them.Then WHAT IS BEING DONE ????I see and talk with the Police almost every day here.I am totally involved doing everything I can in my powers to stop it.If been shot at so many times, I can't count them.The Police are being run ragged just chasing down all the calls.Another high speed chase and CRASH in front of my house two days ago.The outlaws got away, and they threw out Guns or Drugs, in which they came back looking for yesterday. I feel like, We as a community are being conditioned to except more & more levelsof crime and get use to the fact that "Don't Bother" nothing can be done about it.This neighborhood, I grew up in is a crying Shame. I'm sorry I live here.I have to tell my friends and relatives Never come by after dark in fear for their lives.So I don't get many visitors any more.Only major changes will get our attention anymore.We have seen too many Council members & Mayors come and goand leave us in this same sad sad mess.But they did manage to double my Property Tax this year.Thank you Commissioner HELMS.When the Value of my property is really at it's lowest point in decadesDue to living in a Crime infested Neighborhood.Best regards...Jim Williams302 Austin Dr.Charlotte, NC 28213
Subj: Crime in YOUR District
Date: 07/29/2003
To: malcolmdist4@aol.com
Council member Graham:I don't know why I keep writing you,YOU never respond to our needs in this areaand we are your district constituents.We have terrible crime problems in the Austin Drive , North Tryon Street areawe want changes NOW.We have taken this crap too long.We intend to shut our street down with barricades and call in the media.Maybe the Media can ask the questions a bit louder than we can.What is Malcolm Grahm doing to help ?WHY DO YOU IGNORE US ?????????????Jim Williams
Subj: Tag Violations
Date: 02/15/2001
To: kbridges@cmpd.ci.charlotte.nc.us
Dear Chief Darrel Stephens;Along with other members of our neighborhood we try to gatherinformation to slow down drug dealing and crime in our community.More and more often we are noticing that people driving throughour :HiddenValley Community" are disconnecting their tag lights so we can't get their tag numbers at night. This may be a new trend because as many as 40% of the night time traffic has something wrong with their Tag. Making it very difficult to give the suspects or violators Tag Numbers to the Police Officers.Would it be possible to step up tickets for tag light violations in our area ?It would help us help the Police.If we shine a flashlight on the vehicle, then they know who is trying to get their tag, and will come back later with drive by shootings and other forms of intimidation.Many of the tag Light violations are on New Cars with current Inspections, leading us to believe they disconnect their tag lights as soon as the Car is inspected, possible going an Entire year before their next Vehicle inspection.Problem Area,...Austin Drive entering HiddenValley.Thank you very much for concern with our problem.Best regards, Jim WilliamsJim Williams302 Austin Dr.Charlotte, NC 28213704 509 6963
Subj: Colonel Holden.......Shootings on Austin dr.
Date: 11/15/2000
To: Webmaster@ncshp.org
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<< Subj: RE: DRIVE BY SHOOTINGS....responseDate: 09/13/2000 6:30:22 PM Pacific Daylight TimeFrom: mayor@ci.charlotte.nc.us (McCrory, Pat)To: Jwillwill@aol.com ('Jwillwill@aol.com')Thanks for letting me know about the outcome of the Police Department'sefforts. Officer Williams and Sergeant Gallant are two of our finest. Ihope to hear more good things as your neighborhood continues to partner withthe Police Department to create a more peaceful environment.Mayor Pat McCrory -----Original Message-----From: Jwillwill@aol.com [mailto:Jwillwill@aol.com]Sent: Sunday, September 03, 2000 8:46 PMTo: mayor@ci.charlotte.nc.usSubject: Re: DRIVE BY SHOOTINGS....responseDear Mayor McCrory;Sept. 3, 2000 Thank you very much for your immediate attention addressing the drive by Shootings on Austin Drive.WOW ! That was quick !Friday, Sept.1, 2000 about 8:45 PM Captain Rick Williams sent Sergeant Gallant and a team of Officers out and set up a License check pointat Austin Dr. & Elgywood Lane,They wrote many violation tickets and had one man run from them through thewoods, He was quickly taken down and found to have a gun, which was confiscated.This example will go a long way with restoring peace to our community, andconvince us all that the Police are doing their best to help.It is a proven fact that blocked access is the answer to drastically dropping crime rates in drug infested areas, and we are still pursuing the closing off of Elgywood Lane and MontiethDr,from the Austin Drive / Austin Park CommunityEstablished long ago in the 1800's. There are only 27 properties on Austin Dr. yet we have over 5,000 cars cutting through out neighborhood every day, and more on the weekend.The overload is beyond belief, and has crippled our ability to maintain peace in the neighborhood.Thanks again for your immediate attention concerning our growing problem and Please express our sincere appreciation to Captain Williams & Sgt. Gallant and the other officers involved.Their actions were totally professional even under extreme conditions.Sincerely and RespectfullyJim W. Williams302 Austin Dr.Charlotte, NC 28213
I sold My home of 51 Years
... because of Legalized Crime ?
Permitted and Allowed by The City of Charlotte, NC
These are frustrated letters to the Mayor "Pat McCrory"
through the years trying to get him to help . With NO luck.
The gap in time was a point where we finally gave up.
I'm now living quietly in the country where ...
Thugs, Hustlers, Drug dealers, Robbers, Thieves, & Gangs do not rule.
Charlotte is Ruled by Thugs.
March 9, 2004
Subject: We commend them for their outstanding performance.Dear Mayor Pat;Please thank The David 3 Tryon Street Division CMPD for us, in their continuing efforts to help our crime problems here on Austin dr.We really do appreciate their dedication.The impact of two major developments with their criminal activitiescutting through our neighborhood is devastating to our peace and security.Austin Drive was never prepared for such a stampede of these proportions.Keeping up with the dynamics is very tiring and takes a super human effortjust to hold the line here.The Police are tested to the Max with this area .We commend them for their outstanding performance.Two more people shot in front of my home last Saturday Night.It is very unnerving to say the least.Regards,Jim (Woody) Williams"Fortwoody" Austin Dr.Charlotte, NC
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Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2004 9:02 PMTo: mayor@ci.charlotte.nc.usSubject: Holiday Motel KillingDear Mayor McCrory;Thank you for your efforts in trying to get the Holiday Motel Closed.A person died there this week (we think), trying to get to the Holiday Motel,Crossing the median and hitting another car Head on.Many Drug Dealers and Drunks hang out at the Holiday Motel and it is a magnet for every type of crime visited on our community.The sooner it is closed the better off we all will be.Thank you again,best regards ... Jim ( Woody) Williams302 Austin Dr. Charlotte, NC
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Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 6:26 PMTo: mayor@ci.charlotte.nc.usSubject: Re: Shootings on Austin Dr.Dear Mayor McCrory;Thank you for your efforts with the Crime problems coming through Austin Dr.The Police have done an excellent job chasing the bad guys.They as well as myself are tired and wearing down with patience and resolve.I stay in the trenches fighting off outlaws everyday. I speak from reality.Transportation Director
Jim Humphrey NEVER stopped buy and talked to meor anyone else at all. He doesn't live here like we do, we see everything.
If he did a 2 minute drive though to evaluate the Elgywood Lane Blockade he
doesn't have a clue of the Horror stories we go through with these Apartments.
We do the Victim dance, and damage control, Lights, Signs, Burglar alarms, Camera's, Fences & frequent walks around the house to clear the criminals out of the shadows..
I have had 28 Burglary attempts through the years and two more recent ones.
Countless confrontations with drug dealers and Pimps & Hookers, endless Cars driving up and down our street looking for the Dealers and Hookers even when they are not there.
Sneaking, Hiding, crawling in the shadows constantly.
No one knows better than us what this neighborhood needs to survive.
Jim Humphrey has failed us miserably.I'm only scratching the surface of crime in our area, and the Police are getting a tip of the Giant Iceberg.That's why the statistics do not agree with actual crime rates.Elgywood Ln Closing at Austin dr. will interrupt the Apartment Traffic going toThe Hotels. to get Drugs and Hookers.They have no business in our neighborhood, There are No schools, No Hospitals, No Stores No reason to be here.I'm getting too Old and too Tired of Casing the bad guys, I'm going to have to finally Move I guess, I need just a little peace of mind.With 50 years here in my Old Home Place and a Native Charlotte,It hurts me deeply that small changes could expand our lives greatlyChanges that never get done.Closing down The Holiday Motel or Elgywood Ln.even for a test period of 6 months would send the Bad guys to another areaa break up their Patterns of returning here everyday.The Police would get a great relief in calls the City would save moneyand we would get a much more peaceful place.It's The Smartest thing to do on all levels.Thank you again,Sincerely & RespectfullyJim ( woody ) Williams
302 austin dr.
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Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2003 6:17 AMTo: mayor@ci.charlotte.nc.usSubject: Shootings on Austin Dr.Dear Mayor McCrory;Another person was shot tonight just beyond my driveway at Woodland Hollow Apartments on Dove Tree Ln. @ Corner of Austin Dr. and Elgywood Ln.There have been 6 Shooting events in this area in the past few days.. Last Saturday Night another man shot at he University Bowling Alley , just 300 yards from our home....Four drive By shootings in front of my house through the week.Also I found a GUN in my hedges 6 days ago after noticing two men at 2AMlooking for something they threw out earlier during a Police Chase.I turned the Gun into officers, they said it would be destroyed.Please Help us get shootings down to an acceptable level again on Austin Dr.We are doing everything to decourage outlaw cut through traffic in our Little community, But we are loosing the battle.Cul-DE-Sacks are a proven solution for reducing crime in bad neighborhoodsby as much as 80%.Please assist in Closing Elgywood Ln off from Austin Dr. ..This will eliminate their escape route to North Tryon St.We are at epidemic levels ... Please Help !!!!We are Sick & Tired of being Sick & tired about this danger.Please have DOT team contact me, and I will show them whereThe Street Blockade will need go for most effectiveness.
Thank you again,Best regards....Jim Woody Williams302 Austin Dr.Charlotte, NC 28213
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Sent: Friday, October 17, 2003 9:34 AMTo: mayor@ci.charlotte.nc.usSubject: Thank you for your Help. With Gang Arrest "LOWER THE BOOM" Dear Mayor McCrory;Thank you for your Help. With the Gang Arrest also...Much of the Pimp & Hooker activity has declinedwith Police and Community efforts to restore our areato it's Historical peacefulness. It still has quite a bit to go.Austin Farms is a Very Old Community of Mecklenburg County& later Charlotte after annexation.I am a Charlotte native & have lived in this home for 50 years this year.I have watched all the changes of our community.I am now going to Start a NEW Campaign first in our area then broadento other areas of Charlotte about the enormous amount of unnecessary NOISEin Charlotte, Mainly due to Boom Box Cars."LOWER THE BOOM" is the new Slogan.With help from truly interested parties maybe we can get the boom out of ourhomes that invade us on a constant basis all day and all night.I will pay for the First round of Bumper stickers and Signage.Lower the BOOM on Noise / Quite Please.Thank you again,Best regards....Jim Williams302 Austin Dr.Charlotte, NC 28213
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Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2003 9:47 AMTo: mayor@ci.charlotte.nc.usSubject: Re: Gang ViolenceBRAVO:The recent gang roundup is an encouraging signthat the people's gang "CMPD"is still in charge of our community.Thank you for helping us fight back.Best regards,Jim WilliamsCharlotte, NC
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Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2003 7:38 PMTo: mayor@ci.charlotte.nc.usSubject: Austin Dr ... Crime
Mayor McCrory;Thank you for your help with the Austin Dr Area.After no success with trying to get DOTor city streets division to help contain our Stampede of crimethrough this area, This area has Special circumstances, That normal channels and petitions fail to address time and time again.We Desperately need a "Take Charge Person"that has the power, to listen to our suggestions andto make the necessary minor changes in our area to make the CRIME rate drop.Someone that can get it done now.We will be forced to make these changes our selves soonas this has gotten to epidemic proportions of Criminal activity.DO YOU SEE ANYTHING WRONG WITH THESE STATISTICS ???Address AUSTIN DR City CHARLOTTE CMPD District D-3
Homicides 15 Rapes 23 Robberies 319 Agg. Assaults 518 Burglaries 627 Larcenies 1283 Auto Thefts 435 Arsons 28 Crime information provided courtesy of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. Thank you again,regards...Jim Williams
Sent: Sunday, September 21, 2003 5:59 PMTo: mayor@ci.charlotte.nc.usSubject: Gang SUR 13 activity
Dear Mayor McCrory;
SEE Info on Gang SUR-13 activity.Click here: Ex-gangmember from East Side Wilmas "L" street Sur -13 in L.A. Harbor, down towards Long Beach
Sent: Sunday, September 21, 2003 1:48 PMTo: rbridges@cmpd.orgSubject: Gang Violence
Dear Chief Bridges;We had another major attack with GANG Graffiti Last nightall over our neighborhood.Practically every main intersection has been vandalized in the Austin Dr.6000 North Tryon St. and Elgywood Ln Canterwood Ln area.> Austin Dr Road Signs> Triangle Rental Car 6000 N. Tryon> University Bowling Lanes 5995 N. Tryon St.> Woodland Hollow Apartments 400 Elgywood Lane> Canterwood Apartments 2100 Canterwood Ln.Because the Holiday Motel & Star Motel at this corner6000 North Tryon St.Aids in the Crime in our neighborhood The Gangs Explode Hookers, Pimps & Drug dealers crawling the streets all night long.It is Now 10 AM Sunday morning and Two Hookers are out in front of my house at this Moment. There Pimp drives them here and drops them off every day..TAG # nc RRX-9472 white Buick.There are many more that live in the Motels full time.Councilman Graham has never addressed this Issuewe can get little or NO response out of him.We need the National Guard to help !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!The Police can no longer contain this mess.They are too overwhelmed with other crimes to Focus on this Critical Crime Area.How can we get the Gang Units Out here to Help also ????Thank you for your Help.Sincerely & RespectfullyJim Williams302 Austin Dr.Charlotte, NCjwillwill@aol.comsee attached image of GANG Graffiti > Austin Dr Area
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Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2003 1:45 AMTo: mayor@ci.charlotte.nc.usSubject: Star Motel & Holiday Motel 6000 North Tryon St.Mayor McCrory;We are having Extremely heavy Pimp, Hooker & Drug dealer trafficon our street again and again at Austin Dr. & 6000 North Tryon St.These two motels...The Star Motel & The Holiday Motelcontinue to bring us a steady flow of outlaws into our neighborhood.We have tried everything for DECADES to slow it down,and it is wide open rampant, and never ending.We Need Austin Dr. Closed off at N. Tryon St.If the Motels can't be closed, something has to change.Is there anything that can be done ?Sincerely and RespectfullyJim W. Williams302 Austin Dr.Charlotte, NC 28213704 509 6963
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Sent: Sunday, September 03, 2000 8:46 PMTo: mayor@ci.charlotte.nc.usSubject: Re: DRIVE BY SHOOTINGS....responseDear Mayor McCrory;Sept. 3, 2000 Thank you very much for your immediate attention addressing the drive by Shootings on Austin Drive.WOW ! That was quick !Friday, Sept.1, 2000 about 8:45 PM Captain Rick Williams sent Sergeant Gallant and a team of Officers out and set up a License check pointat Austin Dr. & Elgywood Lane,They wrote many violation tickets and had one man run from them through thewoods, He was quickly taken down and found to have a gun, which was confiscated.This example will go a long way with restoring peace to our community, andconvince us all that the Police are doing their best to help.It is a proven fact that blocked access is the answer to drastically dropping crime rates in drug infested areas, and we are still pursuing the closing off of Elgywood Lane and MontiethDr,from the Austin Drive / Austin Park CommunityEstablished long ago in the 1800's. There are only 27 properties on Austin Dr. yet we have over 5,000 cars cutting through out neighborhood every day, and more on the weekend.The overload is beyond belief, and has crippled our ability to maintain peace in the neighborhood.Thanks again for your immediate attention concerning our growing problem and Please express our sincere appreciation to Captain Williams & Sgt. Gallant and the other officers involved.Their actions were totally professional even under extreme conditions.Sincerely and RespectfullyJim W. Williams302 Austin Dr.Charlotte, NC 28213========================================================Subj: The Gangs are Back
Date: 05/10/2004
To: mayor@ci.charlotte.nc.us
Mayor Pat McCrory;We have had another "SUR 13" Gang graffiti attack at Austin Dr. and North Tryon Street by the Holiday Motel.On the Triangle Rental Car Business. 6000 N. Tryon.also at the corner of Canterwood dr. and Elgywood ln.Maybe more in the vicinity.This Problem was brought to your attention back in September,and a Gang member roundup was conducted.Apparently the point wasn't taken by the Gangs.With the outrageous amount of Crime in our neighborhood.We get constant reminders that we cannot rest.My home has had another recent burglary attempt last week, that's three times since fall.With robberies just feet from my door & two people shot in my driveway, Police chases and Manhunts with Helicopter & Dogs where my property is searched from head to toe twice within twelve hours.What the am I to expect ???We begged to have Elgywood lane closed at Austin dr.Due to High Crime cut through traffic and the use of Austin dr. as a drug corridor.DOT does nothing.We begged for years to have the "Holiday Motel" closed for good,with all of it's Shootings, Drug and Hooker activity.Nothing happened.They are still in business.People who do not live on our street do not have a clue what we go through.Decisions about our quality of life are made in other parts of town that are secure and peaceful.Walk a Mile in our shoes.Visit Austin Dr on a Saturday night between 6:pm & 2:amSee what we see, feel the fear.The constant shaking of our heads in discuss will not help.We need People that can make changes now.People with the power to listen to our voice and do something.The Police can't keep up with all that happens here.God knows that have tried.The trickle down effect of these never ending traumatic events is lining ourminds with Fear & Anger.We sit here in a low boil wondering when we will loose our restraint and finally explode.The US Constitution states we have the RIGHT for the pursuit of Happiness.Something that has been missing from our street for a long time.With regrets... The Gangs are back.James Williams302 Austin Dr.Charlotte, NC 28213====================================================
Subj: Re: Shootings on Austin Dr.
Date: 02/02/2004
To: mayor@ci.charlotte.nc.us
Dear Mayor Pat McCrory;Thank you for your help with The Holiday Motel Crime.Hoiday Motel is Like the Gatekeep to our neighborhoodbeing at the entrance to our community.Almost every time we go out or come in there is someoneselling something illegal at the corner of Austin Dr. & North Tryon St.We are becoming known as Hooker Alley,This ruins all the work we have done for years trying to stop the Owner of the Holiday Motel as a major contributorto most of our Crimes and Police calls, WE are out numberedThe bad guys rule this area, and we have to do something.Thank you again,Sincerely & RespectfullyJim WilliamsAustin Dr. Charlotte, NCPs> Great Showing of the Carolina Panthers at the Super Bowl.This makes us all very proud.
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Subj: Re: Thank you for your Help. With Gang Arrest "LOWER THE BOOM"
Date: 10/29/2003
To: mayor@ci.charlotte.nc.us
Mayor McCrory;Thank you for your assistance and quick dispatch in our serious crimeissues.You have been most helpful.We are forced to call the Police so often,I'm afraid they become jaded to our needs.I dislike calling as much as I do, but we have special circumstances hereThat other neighborhood members do NOT involve themselves with, as they are a big part of our Crime problems.and would never call the Police on their own relatives.Just getting the Serious crimes addressed makes us feel like a nuisancewhen smaller crime issues pop up, and we tend to let them slide.I often wonder if we are being conditioned to accept levels of crimethat we would never have excepted before.Two major development areas have been thrust into our tiny little street.There is a Stampede of Traffic, Crime, Garbage, Noise, Gang activity, Pimps, Drug Dealers, Shooters, using our Austin Dr. as a CUT Through to North Tryon St.all week long, then it gets worse during the weekends.No one would live like this in their right mind, but I'm to Old to move from a housethat has been paid for 30 years.We think the Outlaws should have to behave. Moving is an insult !!!!But I sure could use a good dose of country life right now.Thank you again,Best regards....Jim Williams302 Austin Dr.Charlotte, NC 28213
Subj: Gang SUR 13 activity
Date: 09/21/2003
To: mayor@ci.charlotte.nc.us
Dear Mayor McCrory;
SEE Info on Gang SUR-13 activity.Click here: Ex-gangmember from East Side Wilmas "L" street Sur -13 in L.A. Harbor, down towards Long Beach
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Subj: Re: Star Motel & Holiday Motel 6000 North Tryon St.
Date: 08/16/2003
To: mayor@ci.charlotte.nc.us
In a message dated 08/14/2003 2:13:42 PM Pacific Daylight Time, mayor@ci.charlotte.nc.us writes:
Mr. Williams,I am sending a copy of your email to the Police Chief's office requesting they look into this. Thank you for keeping me informed of issues in our city.Mayor Pat McCrory
Thank you for the update.There were 19 Vehicles in my driveway last night looking for Hookers.I'm going to start selling condoms if this crap doesn't stop.Geeeeesh. Jim Williams
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Subj: Re: Crime in YOUR District
Date: 07/31/2003
To: Malcolmdist4
Council Member Graham;Thank you for making contact with me.This area of North Tryon at Austin Dr.Has begged for 50 years to shut down these Hooker housescalled motels at 6000 North Tryon St.The Star Motel The Holiday MotelI have lived here for 50 yearsand have seem their unending Cancer on the Community.When they have another murder they simply change their Motel's nameand keep right on with Business as Usual.They are the Corner stone to 90% of all our crime.The Numbers Look terrible for just a ten block area last year.Murder, Armed Robbery, Home Invasion, Bank Robberies, Rape, Gang Drug Pimps.Over 1000 serious crimes and 92% of them still remain unsolved.That tells us Little is being done to prevent the crimes,and little is being done to solve them.Then WHAT IS BEING DONE ????I see and talk with the Police almost every day here.I am totally involved doing everything I can in my powers to stop it.If been shot at so many times, I can't count them.The Police are being run ragged just chasing down all the calls.Another high speed chase and CRASH in front of my house two days ago.The outlaws got away, and they threw out Guns or Drugs, in which they came back looking for yesterday. I feel like, We as a community are being conditioned to except more & more levelsof crime and get use to the fact that "Don't Bother" nothing can be done about it.This neighborhood, I grew up in is a crying Shame. I'm sorry I live here.I have to tell my friends and relatives Never come by after dark in fear for their lives.So I don't get many visitors any more.Only major changes will get our attention anymore.We have seen too many Council members & Mayors come and goand leave us in this same sad sad mess.But they did manage to double my Property Tax this year.Thank you Commissioner HELMS.When the Value of my property is really at it's lowest point in decadesDue to living in a Crime infested Neighborhood.Best regards...Jim Williams302 Austin Dr.Charlotte, NC 28213
Subj: Crime in YOUR District
Date: 07/29/2003
To: malcolmdist4@aol.com
Council member Graham:I don't know why I keep writing you,YOU never respond to our needs in this areaand we are your district constituents.We have terrible crime problems in the Austin Drive , North Tryon Street areawe want changes NOW.We have taken this crap too long.We intend to shut our street down with barricades and call in the media.Maybe the Media can ask the questions a bit louder than we can.What is Malcolm Grahm doing to help ?WHY DO YOU IGNORE US ?????????????Jim Williams
Subj: Tag Violations
Date: 02/15/2001
To: kbridges@cmpd.ci.charlotte.nc.us
Dear Chief Darrel Stephens;Along with other members of our neighborhood we try to gatherinformation to slow down drug dealing and crime in our community.More and more often we are noticing that people driving throughour :HiddenValley Community" are disconnecting their tag lights so we can't get their tag numbers at night. This may be a new trend because as many as 40% of the night time traffic has something wrong with their Tag. Making it very difficult to give the suspects or violators Tag Numbers to the Police Officers.Would it be possible to step up tickets for tag light violations in our area ?It would help us help the Police.If we shine a flashlight on the vehicle, then they know who is trying to get their tag, and will come back later with drive by shootings and other forms of intimidation.Many of the tag Light violations are on New Cars with current Inspections, leading us to believe they disconnect their tag lights as soon as the Car is inspected, possible going an Entire year before their next Vehicle inspection.Problem Area,...Austin Drive entering HiddenValley.Thank you very much for concern with our problem.Best regards, Jim WilliamsJim Williams302 Austin Dr.Charlotte, NC 28213704 509 6963
Subj: Colonel Holden.......Shootings on Austin dr.
Date: 11/15/2000
To: Webmaster@ncshp.org
File: C:\Adobe\digital photos\trooper.JPG (129557 bytes) DL Time (TCP/IP): <> Troopers at work
<< Subj: RE: DRIVE BY SHOOTINGS....responseDate: 09/13/2000 6:30:22 PM Pacific Daylight TimeFrom: mayor@ci.charlotte.nc.us (McCrory, Pat)To: Jwillwill@aol.com ('Jwillwill@aol.com')Thanks for letting me know about the outcome of the Police Department'sefforts. Officer Williams and Sergeant Gallant are two of our finest. Ihope to hear more good things as your neighborhood continues to partner withthe Police Department to create a more peaceful environment.Mayor Pat McCrory -----Original Message-----From: Jwillwill@aol.com [mailto:Jwillwill@aol.com]Sent: Sunday, September 03, 2000 8:46 PMTo: mayor@ci.charlotte.nc.usSubject: Re: DRIVE BY SHOOTINGS....responseDear Mayor McCrory;Sept. 3, 2000 Thank you very much for your immediate attention addressing the drive by Shootings on Austin Drive.WOW ! That was quick !Friday, Sept.1, 2000 about 8:45 PM Captain Rick Williams sent Sergeant Gallant and a team of Officers out and set up a License check pointat Austin Dr. & Elgywood Lane,They wrote many violation tickets and had one man run from them through thewoods, He was quickly taken down and found to have a gun, which was confiscated.This example will go a long way with restoring peace to our community, andconvince us all that the Police are doing their best to help.It is a proven fact that blocked access is the answer to drastically dropping crime rates in drug infested areas, and we are still pursuing the closing off of Elgywood Lane and MontiethDr,from the Austin Drive / Austin Park CommunityEstablished long ago in the 1800's. There are only 27 properties on Austin Dr. yet we have over 5,000 cars cutting through out neighborhood every day, and more on the weekend.The overload is beyond belief, and has crippled our ability to maintain peace in the neighborhood.Thanks again for your immediate attention concerning our growing problem and Please express our sincere appreciation to Captain Williams & Sgt. Gallant and the other officers involved.Their actions were totally professional even under extreme conditions.Sincerely and RespectfullyJim W. Williams302 Austin Dr.Charlotte, NC 28213
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