Capt. Marques Newsome, commander of the 15th Police District, said recently he is cracking down on boom parties.
Newsome attended the 15th Police District Advisory Council meeting and was responding to a question by a Palmyra man who said the loud noise travels across the Delaware River and can be heard by New Jersey residents.
The man suggested that police seize the equipment of the people making all the noise.
Newsome said he visited the area near the Princeton Avenue boat ramp before the meeting and said fines, arrests and forfeiture of equipment are possible penalties. He also plans to lock the gates early.
Newsome is responding to complaints from both sides of the river about loud music, drinking and illegal swimming by children.
The Inconsiderate Late Night Philly Music page on Facebook has more than 6,000 members.
In other news from the June 24 meeting:
• A moment of silence was observed for the police officer shot and critically wounded during a June 22 traffic stop in Kensington.
• A representative from CarePortal spoke. CarePortal is a technology platform that brings together families, churches and communities to create a healthy approach to caring for kids. More information is at CarePortal.org.
• City Councilwoman Quetcy Lozada will soon open a district office at 4819 Frankford Ave.
• The 15th Police District will hold its National Night Out celebration on Tuesday, Aug. 6, from 6-8 p.m. in the parking lot of the ShopRite at 5597 Tulip St. There will be family entertainment, food, refreshments, giveaways and information tables.
• Northwood Civic Association will hold its third annual Cena en Blanc on Saturday, Aug. 24, from 5-10 p.m., in Northwood Park, at Castor Avenue and Arrott Street. The theme will be The Great Gatsby. Guests are required to wear all white clothing. There will be a DJ, dancing, raffles, food trucks and an appearance by the 15th Police District. Guests can also bring their own food. The cost is $20 per couple, $39 per family or $50 for parties over six.
• The district attorney’s office’s private criminal complaint unit is located at 1425 Arch St., fourth floor. Complaints can be filed for misdemeanors. Schedule an appointment by calling 215-MU6-9863. A protection from abuse order (or restraining order) is for those people who want to prevent abuse from a family member, resident of the same household or current or former partners. For assistance, call the Victim/Witness Services Unit at 215-MU6-8027.
• There were complaints of Asians walking onto people’s patios to take recycling bottles from buckets and tossing the caps on the ground. One woman said she asked an elderly lady to get off her property, and the lady replied, “F— you.” Local businessman Keith Xiao agreed to put out flyers discouraging people from taking recyclables off people’s porches.
• The Philadelphia More Beautiful Committee will hold street cleanings in the 2nd, 7th, 8th and 15th police districts on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 8 a.m. to noon. For bags, contact clean block officer Patrice Dennis at 215-685-3976 or Patrice.Lyons-Dennis@phila.gov.
• There is only one Police Athletic League center in the Northeast, at 4401 Aldine St. (at Jackson Street). Call 215-335-4656, Ext. 308 or 322.
• The 15th PDAC will meet on Monday, July 29, at 7 p.m. at Mayfair Community Center, 2990 St. Vincent St. ••
