Crime in Philadelphia discussion (centers, estate, cities)

[Redddog]

I get it.

To me, though, weed probably make people less likely to commit violent crime. I bet this town would be exponentially better if they legalized weed and made everyone smoke.

lol. I am also well aware that I'm likely in the minority on this one....

[JamesJay64]

Originally Posted by Redddog

I get it.

To me, though, weed probably make people less likely to commit violent crime. I bet this town would be exponentially better if they legalized weed and made everyone smoke.

lol. I am also well aware that I'm likely in the minority on this one....

Last night the suspect for the robbery at 2nd and Market was taken into custody, just an FYI

[JamesJay64]

Originally Posted by cpomp

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Several hundred juveniles cause chaos in Center City

Several hundred juveniles caused chaos in Center City around the area of the Fashion District mall Wednesday night, with some reportedly throwing rocks at police before they were finally dispersed, police said.

https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news...e-say/3540879/

Some good news around this: https://www.inquirer.com/news/philad...-20230406.html

There was no property damage, no rocks thrown at officers as initially reported, and the injured officer hurt himself during a pursuit.

While large throngs of teens running around isn't great and will probably usually lead to some damage, this was immediately blown out of proportion by everyone with an agenda (not you).

[Duderino]

Originally Posted by JamesJay64

Some good news around this: https://www.inquirer.com/news/philad...-20230406.html

There was no property damage, no rocks thrown at officers as initially reported, and the injured officer hurt himself during a pursuit.

While large throngs of teens running around isn't great and will probably usually lead to some damage, this was immediately blown out of proportion by everyone with an agenda (not you).

I think a lot of Philadelphians are reflexive about roving gangs of youths, since it's giving folks PTSD about the return of "flash mobs."

The reality is this has been a recurring problem for a number of years that rears its ugly head every so often. Here's an article from over a decade ago, which describes an event that was actually pretty violent (and what occurred over the weekend does not compare):

The effects of Philadelphia's mob violence - CNN.com

[MPK21]

Originally Posted by Duderino

I think a lot of Philadelphians are reflexive about roving gangs of youths, since it's giving folks PTSD about the return of "flash mobs."

The reality is this has been a recurring problem for a number of years that rears its ugly head every so often. Here's an article from over a decade ago, which describes an event that was actually pretty violent (and what occurred over the weekend does not compare):

The effects of Philadelphia's mob violence - CNN.com

It's more than a return of the traditional Philly flash mobs PTSD, it's from the general climate today after several years of the social experiment inappropriately called ''criminal reform'' and the negative collateral effects it's causing.

[FindingZen]

Originally Posted by MPK21

It's more than a return of the traditional Philly flash mobs PTSD, it's from the general climate today after several years of the social experiment inappropriately called ''criminal reform'' and the negative collateral effects it's causing.

From my perspective, it's from being cooped up during the pandemic with their parents able to earn little to no income and now having even less city funding to offer productive diversions for kids.

[FindingZen]

Originally Posted by FKD19124

Time to vote out democrats.

The closest you'll get are Domb or Brown. North and West Philly in particular are never going to vote Republican. Far Northeast and Far South Philly won't be enough.

We might agree that Kenney can't leave a moment too soon, though...

[FindingZen]

Originally Posted by Redddog

Last night, me and my lady took a walk from OC to 11th and Market at around 6pm. It was the nicest day of the year so far and people/foot traffic was busiest I've seen it in years. It was great.

We got back only to learn we were 30 mins early for a shooting at 8th and Market. They were canvassing for 3 perps (black masks, black hoodies, black pants). We were 10 minutes early for an armed robbery at 3rd and market ( perp got away as they all do). About 10 mins later, I hear choppers who were looking for the group of teens (black masks, black hoddies, black pants) who physically assalted someone at 2nd and market. This was our stroll through eastern Center City.

At what point does that uniform raise the hackles? Mike Myers had a uniform. Jason had a uniform. That "Scream" dude? Yeah, we pretty much didn't need to wait for them to commit a crime before we went after them. This is nuts.

This town is being openly terrorized by teens in uniforms. And they still manage to elude our crack police department at every turn.

I paralleled your walk, apparently. At one point I saw a police car parked on 2nd St just north of Market and wondered why it was sitting there. Also wondered why there were choppers buzzing by at one point. Now I know.

[MPK21]

Originally Posted by FindingZen

From my perspective, it's from being cooped up during the pandemic with their parents able to earn little to no income and now having even less city funding to offer productive diversions for kids.

Philly has a long history of issues with flash mobs, pandemic or not.

These recent incidents are just a sign of spring in Philly for well over a decade. What was the excuse in say 2009?

[Oh2Me]

Originally Posted by MPK21

Philly has a long history of issues with flash mobs, pandemic or not.

These recent incidents are just a sign of spring in Philly for well over a decade. What was the excuse in say 2009?

Which is why we can’t make any excuses when we go to the polls. It’s time the politicians and civil servants start working for the citizens of Philadelphia.