Police say they’ve Identified Oak Hill Car Burglars

From Vice Mayor Austin McMullen's blog

According to a press release issued tonight, Metro Nashville Police have identified three individuals responsible for a series of car burglaries in Oak Hill and Forest Hills between November 8 and 14. Arrest warrants have been issued for the three individuals, one of whom is currently in police custody. The burglaries were on the following streets in Oak Hill: Alder Drive, Battery Lane, Glendale Lane, Redwood Drive, Robertson Academy Road and Waterswood Drive.
Police urge citizens to remove all valuables from their vehicles and to lock their car doors. Oak Hill is working closely with Metro Police to coordinate police patrols and protect our neighborhoods.

The full text of the press release is copied below:

From: “Aaron, Don (MNPD)”
Date: November 19, 2009 6:25:50 PM CST
Subject: Oak Hill Area Car Burglars Identified

November 19, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

West Precinct detectives have identified the three persons responsible for a series of car burglaries in Oak Hill between November 8th and November 14th.

Arrest warrants will be sought against Jeremy Black, 21, of Edwards Avenue, and Michael Starks, 20, of Broadmoor Drive. Charges are also anticipated in Juvenile Court against a 17-year-old East Nashville boy.

Black and Starks have admitted that they, along with the teenager, drove to the Oak Hill neighborhood on several occasions during the overnight hours. The three would split up and go from driveway to driveway looking for unlocked cars that contained valuables. They sought only unlocked vehicles so as not to set off alarm systems. The suspects are believed responsible for auto burglaries at homes

· in the 800 block of Robertson Academy Road on November 9

· in the 900 block of Glendale Lane on November 9

· in the 800 block of Battery Lane on November 10

· in the 900 block of Alder Drive on November 10

· in the 800 block of Redwood Drive on November 13

· in the 2000 block of Earlington Drive on November 13

· in the 900 block Robertson Academy Road on November 14

· in the 2000 block of Stonehurst Drive on November 13

· in the 900 block of Waterswood Drive sometime between November 9-14

The suspects claim to have sold some of the stolen merchandise. Other items were recovered from the homes of Black and Starks.

Black is presently confined to the Williamson County Jail on a variety of charges. He was arrested by Brentwood Police as the result of a traffic stop on November 14th.

The police department strongly urges citizens to greatly decrease their chances of becoming a victim of auto burglary by removing valuables from vehicles and locking the doors in both home driveways and public parking lots.

Increased Police Presence on Franklin Road

The Oak Hill Gazette observed a police speed trap Wednesday afternoon between Tyne and Brentview Dr. The very next day (today), we spotted this police cruiser at Hazelwood and Franklin Rd.

Please obey the speed limits when traveling through Oak Hill. The police are writing tickets.

City of Oak Hill Commissioners Meet Thursday Night

Agenda

1)Meeting Called to Order – Mayor

2)Introductions – Mayor

3)Pledge to the Flag

4)Approval of Minutes

5)Comments from Citizens

6)Old Business
****1)Approval of Agreement with Kimley-Horn & Associates

7)New Business
****1)Consideration of Ordinance to Set 2010 City Election
****2)Presentation and Acceptance of FY09 Audit

8)Reports
****1)City Manager
****2)City Attorney
****3)Safety Director

Funeral Home Developer Withdraws Proposal - Meeting Cancelled

From Vice Mayor Austin McMullen's blog


I have just learned from District 25 Councilman Sean McGuire that the developer of the proposed funeral home at the corner of Lealand Lane and Battery Lane has withdrawn this proposal. I appreciate the feedback from numerous neighbors, including many in Oak Hill, which I believe played a part in the developer reconsidering this proposal. I also appreciate Councilman McGuire seeking input from neighbors and his involvement in this process. As a result of the developer withdrawing the proposal, the meeting that was scheduled for tonight at Glendale Baptist Church has now been cancelled.

Thought of the Day

Watch for Suspicious Vehicles in Forest Acres, Robertson Academy and Battery Lane Areas

Oak Hill Safety Coordinator Tommy Jacobs has received a report of suspicous vehicles seen in the areas of recent burglaries.

Watch for:

****In the Forest Acres Drive, a white four-door Honda with tinted windows.

**** In the Battery Lane area, a dark, full-sized pickup truck.

Both vehicles were seen during late-night hours from 10:30 p.m. until early mornng, sometimes driving with their lights off. Be on the lookout for these vehicles and call Tommy Jacobs at 557-7329 with any information. Also, Two cars in the 800 block of Robertson Academy were broken into, and several pieces of large equipment stolen from Forest Acres Drive.