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WPD looking to add substation

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WILMINGTON -- Wilmington Police are hoping to step up their presence in the community by adding a substation in southeast Wilmington. City Council will vote at Tuesday night's meeting on whether or not to buy a piece of property off south college road. About 50 officers would be based there. The piece of land is a two-story commercial building near the intersection of Shipyard and College. The proposed price of the property is more than $1 million. Right now, all police work is done out of the Wilmington Police Department in downtown Wilmington. The deputy chief says there will be numerous benefits to adding a substation. WPD Deputy Chief DB Conklin said, "It will help with response time… The officers won't have to come here to do obviously simple paperwork, they can do the paperwork right there at the office. Public meetings we'll be able to have out there." Some people who might not be so happy about the new station are the owners of two bars directly next door to the proposed property. The owner of Slick and Red's says he is sure the police station will kill his business. Dick Gilbert says he plans to attend tomorrow's City Council meeting. He also says he has started a petition to get the police department to pick another location. The police department responded to the bar owner's complaints by saying they will be "good neighbors wherever they go."

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I understand WHY they would

Submitted by LT (not verified) on Wed, 01/09/2008 - 7:19pm.

I understand WHY they would put the station there...Krispy Kreme is within walking distance. But it is a dumb idea for multiple reasons. There is pretty much only one way in and out of that parking lot...in order to make it into that area from the North, you have to go up to the light, turn around, and go in. And in order to get out of there and go south, you must do the same thing. Also, part of me thinks that on some slow police nights when Lucky's has a show going on, some officer may get bored and see if anything is going on over there. And that would just make me uncomfortable if I was there.

What happened to the last substation?

Submitted by Commonsensenotc... on Tue, 01/08/2008 - 12:09pm.

On Kerr, near Market, in the building currently occupied by Waccamaw Bank. Why did it shut down? Not enough business at Creekwood? (Ha!)

early 90's

Submitted by guesty on Wed, 01/09/2008 - 2:52pm.

Back in the early 90's there were police singlewide trailers set up around the city. Places officers could do paperwork, use a restroom or phone. One was on Princess Place Drive, (Crackwood), one off Greenfield St, (Nesbitt Courts) another off Adams (Dove Ghettos) in Sunset Park and the last at McRae & Red Cross, (Taylor Slums)

Relocate the substation

Submitted by Jennifer (not verified) on Tue, 01/08/2008 - 10:19am.

Building a substation wouldn't be a bad idea. But in my opinion, it should be moved closer to the Monkey Junction area. A police substation beside two bars would definetly kill some business. It's unfair for the owners that are trying to make a decent living from those bars. Alot of "non-citizens" are a major problem around the carolina beach road area. What about the used to be fair grounds? Somewhere around that area would be much better.

Great Idea

Submitted by WilmMan on Tue, 01/08/2008 - 2:25pm.

The problem with moving near the Junction is that the Junction is in the County not City limits. It's possible they could move it more down Carolina Beach Rd near 3rd Street. As far as adding a substation, I think it's a great idea. Traffic is so bad at times that in an emergency it can take forever for LEO to get where they need to go. This would definately help out on response time. It would also help out the citizens...they won't have to drive downtown in that mess to talk to an officer

Lame Idea

Submitted by Guest09292929 (not verified) on Tue, 01/08/2008 - 12:27am.

Why don't we just waste more money while we're at it and put in a profitless convention center. This is stupid,

I guess you do not like

Submitted by Top Cop (not verified) on Mon, 02/25/2008 - 5:28am.

I guess you do not like having the Police. Any idea that adds more officer or more coverage for the city is a great idea. Stop whinning.

Why there?

Submitted by Trace (not verified) on Mon, 01/07/2008 - 8:40pm.

Seriously, the crime is happening on the other end of Shipyard Blvd. They could use a substation much more than the College Road end does. Whose idea was this?

I completely agree the wrong

Submitted by Scally Wagg on Tue, 01/08/2008 - 11:09pm.

I completely agree the wrong end of shipyard needs to be on the carolina beach rd end. There probably is more of a need for one near market and kerr also.

skipping class??

Submitted by guesty on Wed, 01/09/2008 - 8:31am.

Have you been skipping your ESL night class again SW? Scally Wagg wrote: I completely agree the wrong end of shipyard needs to be on the carolina beach rd end.

The only skipping I do is in

Submitted by Scally Wagg on Wed, 01/09/2008 - 3:51pm.

The only skipping I do is in front of the line as you thumb through Star & National Enquirer magazines as you're waiting to pay for bird shot shells. My bad I missed a couple of commas, thanks for being so interested in me my friend guesty. I completely agree,the wrong end of shipyard, needs to be on the carolina beach rd end.

BTW Waggy

Submitted by guesty on Wed, 01/09/2008 - 5:54pm.

Is the tune going through your head as you skip from the Wizard of OZ? If I only had a brain.

Not even close there

Submitted by guesty on Wed, 01/09/2008 - 5:53pm.

Sorry SW, but at least you are consistent with being wrong... Again. The only use for those rag mags is for the bottom of a bird cage.

Did I ever mention that I

Submitted by Scally Wagg on Thu, 01/10/2008 - 9:04pm.

Did I ever mention that I also own a house on a slab except mine is here in Oz, where there's no need for carrying concealed weapons, or George Bush. Also gas prices are low because everyone drives Prius's. No one steals so there are no tri-county police chases, it is so safe you should come and visit, but you might not like it because there is nothing complain about I fear you might feel out of place. :(

just as I thought

Submitted by guesty on Fri, 01/11/2008 - 9:15am.

Yep, a plain old liberal, looking for fantasy land. I must give you credit for being the first person to ever compare living in Leland to Oz. I knew you wouldn't disappoint me by not giving some off the wall reply. Way to go waggy

Just sell DONUTS!

Submitted by Lisette (not verified) on Mon, 01/07/2008 - 7:53pm.

Just sell DONUTS... Make money off the cops. RON PAUL ROCKS!!!!!

This is why he can't win...

Submitted by Guest of a non stoned mind (not verified) on Tue, 01/08/2008 - 1:15am.

Because of people like you that stay burnt all day... Ron Paul dosent stand a chance with supporters like you....

Send City council an email oposing this location!

Submitted by Brian Hall (not verified) on Mon, 01/07/2008 - 7:18pm.

go to www.aaronstaxicab.com/save you can send city council an email in one click to show your support for local business owners that will be adversely affected by this substation. not to mention the location they have picked has extremely bad logistics in regards to getting in or out of the proposed substations parking lot. it is not possible to exit the property and make a left to head south on college and the amount of traffic at that location can not lead to improved response times.

I have never been to a call....

Submitted by Officer (not verified) on Tue, 01/08/2008 - 1:21am.

.....at Slick and Reds,, and maybe only one at Luckys.. There are no problems over there.. this guy is just trying to make a buck off the city by claiming adverse effects...Wake up Slick(or Red) whichever you are, your bar's been dead for awhile now.....Get over it.

The owner of slick and reds

Submitted by Jeff (not verified) on Tue, 01/08/2008 - 8:15pm.

The owner of slick and reds is a stand up guy and the last person to try and rip anyone off, in fact he's one of the more generous people i know. The fact is, nobody wants to go to a bar next to a police station, officer buzzkill. I don't know how to explain it better than "just ask the people" the poll on this webpage was 60-40 saying that they did not want to go to a bar being next to a police station and just LOOK at the sample.. people who go online to news websites. One guy commented "I would feel safer going to a bar next to a police station", I'm willing to bet he doesn't get out to many. The bar is the opposite of dead as well.. The owners son has started as bar manager and has sought a new, younger crowd (21-30) which includes myself. The campaign to make slick and reds a cool hangout wasn't easy or cheap. They just finished spending thousands on radio ads and you can't really put a price on how much work the rest has been, but I feel like someone has just shit on my mcdonalds. You can't say putting a police station wont take money away from the bar, you know it will... In other news Krispy Kreme's stock just went up 2 points. (someone had to say it) -=slick and reds=-

Quit Whining

Submitted by WilmMan on Thu, 01/10/2008 - 11:39am.

The bar owners need to quit whining. Look at downtown, there are police officers every 10 yards. Maybe those bar owners should complain because of all the police presence downtown. The patrons can go to this bar have a few drinks and leave without being harrassed by the police. The only ones that don't like this are the ones that drink too much and drive. And I don't want those people on the roads anyway.

And that is why......

Submitted by Officer Buzzkill (not verified) on Wed, 01/09/2008 - 8:08pm.

....people think that your just ignorant rednecks. You know you were going somewhere with a somewhat intelligent defense and then your 15th Budwiser kicked in and it went all to crap. Thats what happens when you type while impaired(TWI). Your absoulty right about one thing, nobody wants to go to a bar next to a Police Sub-station. Nobody that isn't law abiding, respectfull, that can't grasp the concept of good behavior. People that worry about the Police being next door have a reason to be worried about the Police being next door. Think about that when you sober up Slick, or Red, I always get you two mixed up. By the way you lost. See you soon neighbor.

So I'm kinda

Submitted by Guest Yeah (not verified) on Thu, 01/10/2008 - 8:57am.

So I'm kinda thinking..drinking isn't illegal as long as you are of age. Neither is going to a bar. So what's the big deal if the police are right there? They are only a stones throw from the bars downtown and that hasn't stopped people from patronizing them has it? Why are bar goers freaking about this, unless they are into things that they shouldn't be in the first place?

Oh, and one more thing....

Submitted by Officer Buzzkill (not verified) on Thu, 01/10/2008 - 12:19am.

.....I could'nt resist. I went to the online poll and voted. It is now 57% yes and 43% no. Sounds like the Pro- Police movement is back on track!! (by the way thats pretty close to 50/50). And since I pay tax's inside the city I also sent an email, like you requested, to the city counsel in favor of a Southside Station.

I did too

Submitted by guesty on Thu, 01/10/2008 - 10:42am.

I also sent a mail telling them to do it! Seems like only criminals don't want the police around. Makes you wonder what they are hiding?

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