Animal Control picks up three stray dogs

Metro Animal Control Field Operations Supervisor Billy Biggs reports that the organization picked up three stray dogs yesterday as part of a sweep of the neighborhood. Please continue to call Animal Control at (615) 862-7928. This number is monitored 24 hours a day, so please leave a detailed message when calling.

MNPD apprehends suspected Target thief

From the Metro Nashville Police Department:

A tip to Crime Stoppers led to the identification of convicted robber Timothy Kelly, Jr., 23, as the man who stabbed a woman and robbed her of her purse October 27th in the Target parking lot at 26 White Bridge Road. Kelly is already in custody on other robbery charges. He was arrested Saturday by Hermitage Precinct Officer Jimmy Gregg who spotted the suspect getaway vehicle involved in the hold-up of a man seated in a car in the 1000 block of Thompson Lane. Kelly is charged with aggravated robbery in that crime. He is also charged with robbery for snatching a woman’s purse October 25th in the Wal-Mart parking lot at 7044 Charlotte Pike. He is currently being held on $100,000 bond.

A warrant charging Kelly with aggravated robbery has been issued in the Target case. Kelly, who is homeless, was convicted in July 2008 of robbing an 84-year-old man outside the victim’s 31st Avenue North residence. He was released on probation in January 2008 after serving one year. He violated his probation six months later for domestic assault (convicted) and was returned to jail. Kelly was released in April of this year. In 2002, at age 16, Kelly was convicted of aggravated assault in Bledsoe County. He served four years at the now-closed Brushy Mountain Correctional Complex.

Robbery reported on Westlawn Drive

A neighbor has reported that the following robbery took place last Thursday:

I live [on] Westlawn Drive and want to report a robbery to the association so members of the community can be aware of this activity and take caution.  The robbery took place on Thursday morning, October 29 between 9:10 am and 9:40 am (approximate time).  The burgler(s) entered through a small bathroom window and exited through a side door.

I have heard from two neighbors they saw suspicious activity last week - one in the evening and one at 7 a.m. in the morning.  Both occurances were on busy streets, Sloan and Murphy, respectively.

As always, please report any suspicious or criminal behavior you observe to the Metro Nashville Police Department at (615) 862-8600.

Sylvan Park School Songwriters Night Tuesday (Nov. 3)

Celebrated songwriters Jeff Black, Matthew Ryan, Jonathan Yudkin and Bonepony will perform a benefit concert for Sylvan Park School at 3rd & Lindsley  (818 3rd Avenue South) on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 7 p.m. They'll be joined by a special guest as well.

Tickets are $12 per person, and they can be purchased in advance. Proceeds from the concert will help cover the costs for improvements to the school auditorium.

West Nashville community meeting Nov. 10

The next West Nashville community coalition meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 10, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at West Nashville United Methodist Church (4710 Charlotte Avenue). The event is free, and the public is invited to attend.

The meeting is the latest in a series of meetings intended to foster communication and collaboration among neighborhood organizations, residents, law enforcement and business owners regarding issues facing the local community. Metro Council Members Buddy Baker and Jason Holleman and police officials are planning to attend. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, email Sherry Cothran at sdcothran@gmail.com.

MNPD looking for White Bridge Road Target robbery suspect

From the Metro Nashville Police Department:

West Precinct detectives are working to identify the man who stabbed a woman last night in the Target parking lot at 26 White Bridge Pike and stole her purse. The 46-year-old victim was talking to friends at 8 p.m. when the suspect approached her, stabbed her in the back without provocation, and fled with her purse in a late 90s or early 2000 model dark blue Ford Mustang occupied by at least one other person.

The suspect is described as a black man in his 20s or early 30s with short hair who is approximately 5’10” tall and who weighs approximately 160 pounds. The victim was transported to St. Thomas Hospital with a minor stab wound. Anyone who has information concerning this crime is urged to contact West Precinct detectives at (615) 862-7385 or Crime Stoppers at 74-CRIME. Citizens can also send an electronic tip to Crime Stoppers by texting the word “CASH” along with their message to 274637 (CRIMES) or online at www.nashvillecrimestoppers.com. Persons who contact Crime Stoppers by phone or text message can remain anonymous and qualify for a cash reward.

Community meeting regarding West police precinct relocation Nov. 5

Metro Council members Jason Holleman and Buddy Baker will host a community meeting next Thursday, Nov. 5, regarding the proposed relocation of the West Police Precinct. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at the Cohn Adult Learning Center Library (4805 Park Avenue). This meeting is free and open to the public, and neighbors are encouraged to attend to voice their opinions.

This is the subject matter of Resolution No. RS2009-979 which will be considered by the Metro Council on Tuesday, November 17, 2009. For further information, please contact Councilman Baker by phone at (615) 356-0714 or email at buddy.baker@nashville.gov.  Councilman Holleman can be reached at (615) 269-6365 or by email at jason.holleman@nashville.gov.

Community meeting regarding adult bookstore this Thursday (Oct. 22)

Metro Council member Jason Holleman will host a community meeting this Thursday, Oct. 22, regarding the recently opened Ava's Adult Bookstore on Charlotte Avenue. The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the St. Ann Catholic Community Parish Life Center (5101 Charlotte Avenue). This meeting is free and open to the public, and neighbors are encouraged to attend to voice their opinions.

SPNA approves new by-laws

As many neighbors are aware, SPNA voted 14-10 to pass a new set of organizational by-laws at this month's membership meeting. The new by-laws, which include seven amendments proposed by individual members prior to the vote, are now available on the Web site.

As those who participated can attest, this was a challenging and imperfect process. Members have expressed an interest in having further discussion about the by-laws and any additional changes that may need to be made to refine them further. SPNA is planning to discuss the by-laws again at the board meeting scheduled for Monday, November 9. Please make plans to attend this important meeting.

Metro Planning Commission calls for public input on procedures

From the Metro Planning Commission:

The Metro Planning Commission's Rules and Procedures Subcommittee is currently reviewing the Commission's rules and meeting procedures. The Subcommittee, which includes Commissioners Stewart Clifton, Judy Cummings, and Hunter Gee, welcomes both general and specific suggestions about the Commission's rules, what actions and topics should be part of the Commission meetings, and how those meetings should be conducted. Comments, suggestions, and other public input can be sent by email or by postal mail to the Planning Commission office at 800 Second Avenue South, PO Box 196300, Nashville, TN 37219. No cutoff date has been set, but submissions should be made as soon as possible.