From the Delray Forum Jan 26, 2011 Vol. 55 No.4 www.sunsentinel.com/delraybeach:
1. 1100 block of Vista Del Mar Jan. 16 12:23 p.m. A man reported problems with a male neighbor who makes obscene gestures each time the resident drives by the residence.
2. 2300 block of Linton Ridge Circle Jan. 16, 11:31 p.m Two men called police over an argument over a $50 utility bill. (Ad: Roommates fight about unpaid bills all the time, but a 911 call for $25/apiece? I thought everything changed after 9/11? We appear to be even more trivial.)
3. 100 block of Railroad Avenue Jan. 15, 11:30 a.m. A woman dining at a restaurant lost her 38-caliber pistol while walking to her vehicle. (Ad: If I feel so threatened that I am going to have to come armed to a brunch, I’m probably going to try to be aware of where that gun is at all times. But that’s just me.)
4. 700 block of Southeast Second Avenue Jan. 16 9:55 a.m. A 37-year-old woman was selling beer to adult soccer players at a city park. (Ad: 1. 9:55 a.m.? 2. Selling beer to adults? 3. Selling beer to soccer players? 4. Liquor stores are open by 9:55 (I checked). 5. If you’re going to provide refreshments for soccer players, don’t charge them. 6. Bring them free oranges.)
5. 100 block of Southeast Fourth Street Jan. 16 5:25 a.m. A man called police to report that a 42-year-old man attacked him and injured his arm. The man also called police to report that his acquaintance was smoking crack cocaine. (Ad: I imagine this was two separate calls, possibly related, possibly not. Either way, I smell the annoyance of the police in how this was typed up. “Hello police: a 42 year old man just hurt my arm. Goodbye.” 5 minutes later: “Hello police: An acquaintance of mine was smoking crack cocaine. Goodbye”. If the acquaintance was not the 42 year old arm assaulter, it appears that this citizen is abusing his 911 privileges. If it was the same person, and the caller felt that the arm assault didn’t properly understand the serious nature of the assault, well, it comes off as a follow up call that comes across like a snarky “your mama wears army boots” type thing. Either way: good stuff here.)
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