Chicago, IL … State Representative Michael McAuliffe (R-Chicago), Chicago Alderman Brian Doherty, the 16th of the Chicago Police Department, and the Chicago Building Department joined neighbors of the 41st Ward during a Chicago Police Role Call Aug. 31 on the 7700 block of West Catalpa to show their solidarity against a home of residents who have been the subject of several arrests and nuisance calls to 911.
The 7 p.m. watch role call with Chicago Police Cmdr. Anthony Riccio took place in front of a home at 7720 W. Catalpa with 20 police officers and more than 50 residents of the neighborhood in attendance.
Doherty said he was glad the community rallied together to clean up the neighborhood.
“I want to personally thank Commander Riccio, the police officers and the community for resolving this issue and keeping our neighborhood safe,” he said.
Residents of the home have been the subject of numerous 911 calls and previous CAPS meetings. They have been arrested for disorderly conduct, underage drinking, setting off car alarms and other nuisance-type activities.
McAuliffe said the nuisance activities continued even after the arrests, which is why the community meeting was called.
“Local residents have been suffering sleepless nights as a result of the nuisance coming from this residence. We take complaints very seriously and this community meeting shows residents that action will be taken to deal with the offenders,” said McAuliffe.
Riccio informed the neighbors of the past actions of the offending residents and what should transpire in the near future. The building department attempted to gain access to the home, however, they were denied. A stop work order was placed on the home by the building department, which is also seeking a court order to gain access to the home.
For more information, call Alderman Doherty’s office at (773) 792-1991 or Representative McAuliffe’s office at (773) 792-0749.
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