What's going on in our neighborhood?
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If you have any questions, feel free to email us
at askaway@tactw.com
There are quite a few trouble spots in the area between Cottman Avenue and the Pennypack
Creek that need heavy attention; from Town Watch, the Police and the local citizens who live in
and around there. These areas are patrolled heavily by Town Watch when we are out on
patrol; but we cannot be out on patrol 24 hours/7 days a week. We need your help to help us
get rid of the problems!
These are areas that we regularly see some sort of trouble; whether it is vandalism, graffiti,
underage drinking, narcotics, fights, etc. Please be vigilant and report any trouble to the Police
Department by calling 9-1-1. Be very descriptive to the dispatcher as to what you see. If a
problem is happening at the moment you call 9-1-1; please tell the dispatcher that it is "in
progress".
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* Forrest School (front steps) - kids hang out on front steps. Graffiti has been a
past problem
* Forrest School yard - kids illegally gaining access to the school yard and/or
playground. There has been drug use and underage drinking in the "Fire Tower"
area closest to Bleigh St.
* Forrest School (new bldg) - front steps on Walker Street. Be aware of kids
climbing up on the school roof. Report that immediately if seen.
* Graffiti has been a major problem along Frankford Avenue; particularly these
locations: the rear of Firstrust Bank; driveways in the rear of the 7300-7500
blocks of Frankford Avenue; and the billboard on the roof at Frankford Avenue
and Oakmont Street. Be on the lookout throughout the area for kids with
backpacks on at night acting suspicious.