Posted by freedom42 (anonymous) on December 10, 2007 at 6:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Dumas Drive, another place to stay away from! Glad there were no injuries in this one.

Posted by shedevil (anonymous) on December 10, 2007 at 6:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I thought Chief Mullins said our streets were safe???Just when are the city officials going to wake up & try to correct this problem?I think the Aldermen should donate half of their salary back to the city to hire more patrolmen.

Posted by steve_o (anonymous) on December 10, 2007 at 6:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

At this rate, the only safe streets in Natchez will be...................the ones heading out of it!

Posted by toosweetlej (anonymous) on December 10, 2007 at 7:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)

This is such a sad place to live in. I was coming down the street when this happened,if I had been a few seconds earlier, I may have been shot. God help me to get out of this neighborhood!

Posted by Peace007 (anonymous) on December 10, 2007 at 7:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Where exactly is Dumas Drive? I'd like to keep away from that street.

Posted by buttercup26 (anonymous) on December 10, 2007 at 7:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)

oh my goodness!! i'm glad no one was hurt that's a BLESSING!! but as far as the streets being safe, come on!! SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE FIXED AND SOON!

Posted by ntzmom (anonymous) on December 10, 2007 at 7:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

LORD...what is happening to our lovely little Natchez?
Cars shot, home invasions, purse snatchings.murders galore...(shaking my head)

Posted by Peace007 (anonymous) on December 10, 2007 at 7:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I remember some years ago, this guy...I can't remember his name now, but he was driving up St. Catherine in his pick-up truck and got shot and killed. He was young, about 20ish and his wife had a new baby...I think.

Posted by ntzmom (anonymous) on December 10, 2007 at 7:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I remember that too peace...they said the bullet came from Brumfeild apartments

Posted by Peace007 (anonymous) on December 10, 2007 at 7:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I believe Bartley Denton was his name angie, thanks.

Posted by firered (anonymous) on December 10, 2007 at 8:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I've heard about that as well Peace. My mom tells me about it all the time to keep me from driving on that street but its the easiest route for me to get to work from my house. I do feel very very uneasy as I go down that road.

Posted by kayce (anonymous) on December 10, 2007 at 8:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I grew up in that neighborhood!!! My grandmother still lives there..she is set in her way and will not move.

Posted by freedom42 (anonymous) on December 10, 2007 at 8:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Dumas Drive is behind the middle school on MLK. I think you turn off Wilson Box Rd. onto Dumas and it runs behind the school. Lots of kids live back in that area.

Posted by peacerulz (anonymous) on December 10, 2007 at 8:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Here we go again.

Posted by buttercup26 (anonymous) on December 10, 2007 at 8:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)

here we go again? what you talking about peace? you have confused me now!

Posted by peacerulz (anonymous) on December 10, 2007 at 8:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Oh guns, bullets, criminals etc, etc. Me no likey bullets. lol

Posted by kingstown (anonymous) on December 10, 2007 at 9:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)

If I'm not mistaken, Bartley was shot by two kids while driving down St. Catherine St. The scars are still there on a green highline pole on the right side of the street where his truck struck.

Posted by DZNUTZ (anonymous) on December 10, 2007 at 9:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Is the car expected to make a full recovery?

Posted by james (anonymous) on December 10, 2007 at 9:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

THERE ARE SOME NICE HOUSES IN VIDALIA FOR SALE

Posted by peacerulz (anonymous) on December 10, 2007 at 9:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The Saints are winning.

Posted by firered (anonymous) on December 10, 2007 at 9:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)

hey peace did u see when atl made their touchdown and they pulled that guys shirt down that said free mike vick... ugh.. let him stay where he is he deserves it...

Posted by The_Punisher (anonymous) on December 10, 2007 at 10:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)

When the citizens of Natchez wanted to attend the alderman meeting where crime would be the topic of discussion our city "leaders" decided not to make the meeting public. After this meeting the "leaders" decided that the solution of the the growing crime rate is to have the police WRITE TICKETS. ASININE, ASININE, ASININE!!!!

Yes folks!! This is how our "leaders" decided to fight crime. Any rookie patrolman or citizen who has seen an episode of DRAGNET 1968 will tell you that this won't work, but this is what we are stuck with. The way that the city decides to "fight crime" is pathetic, moronic, laughable and downright stupid. But it does make revenue for the city which is what the goal was in the first place. So get ready for more shootings, burglaries, robberies and homicides.

You want to solve crime? Send the cops into the neighborhoods and contact people, form relationships with the general public, LISTEN to the people on the street because they KNOW what's going on. Stop handing out "probation" like government cheese to criminals and you might be suprised of the outcome. Now this is my opinion of what should happen, will anybody listen? Nope!

Posted by JasoninMemphis (anonymous) on December 10, 2007 at 11:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I realize that living in Natchez/Vidalia/Ferriday isn't the greatest.....but as far as crime goes, you guys have it great. Try living in New Orleans, Memphis or Detroit.

Posted by Omega (anonymous) on December 11, 2007 at 12:25 a.m. (Suggest removal)

It looks like crime is up since the summer of 2005 when part of New Orleans moved up here. I would like to see law enforcement put out some stats so we can see.

Posted by peacerulz (anonymous) on December 11, 2007 at 12:40 a.m. (Suggest removal)

We know Jason. TY

Posted by coco42 (anonymous) on December 11, 2007 at 4:33 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I live in this neighborhood. It's sad, when the police is called,they only ride through the neighborhood. When will it stop? When an innocent family member is hurt or killed.

Posted by Peace007 (anonymous) on December 11, 2007 at 8:22 a.m. (Suggest removal)

James you say that as if Vidalia has no crime or shootings. Wasn't it not too long ago that a teen or very young adult was arrested for shooting at or into a house in Vidalia? And wasn't it not too long ago that there was a gang thang going on in Vidalia between the east gang and west side of the highway gang, or something like that?

Seems to me that anything happening on this side of the river, or the Vidalia side, affects both sides of the river.

Posted by LdyBreez (anonymous) on December 11, 2007 at 8:39 a.m. (Suggest removal)

The people of Natchez would be amazed at what one person could accomplish if they did not turn a blind eye to what is going on around them.
I have successfully convinced folks that in front of my home is not a good place to conduct their illeagle business transactions. I simply stated to the young man across the street who was hanging around with some rather shady characters who were carrying on business in front of my house that I was a recovering addict and that I would do what was necessary to stay clean and that anytime I suspected that his friends were conducting business in front of my house or near by I would call the police. After a few times of me comming out with my camera and sitting there on my front porch and taking pic's of cars that stopped, they have moved on and no more business is conducted on the street in front of my home. I realize this did not stop them from conducting business elsewhere, but if more poeple did what I did, well pretty soon there would be nowhere safe to conduct business.

Posted by kayce (anonymous) on December 11, 2007 at 9:25 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Jasoninmemphis...you are correct..I went to school in New Orleans and now I live in Jackson. I would LOVE the amount of crime that Natchez has.

LdyBreez..I like what you did..More citizens need to step up, especially if you have kids and you are trying to raise them in the right way. You dont want them to see that type of activity going on in front of their home. When I was younger and lived in Maryland Heights, my grandmother had no fear. She would call the police, give names, and didnt lose a night's sleep. She always said that Jesus would protect her and it didn't hurt that she had a 9mm and knew how to use that bad boy too!! LOL!!!

Posted by legend (anonymous) on December 11, 2007 at 10:18 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Maryland Heights and Cambridge Heights are subsidized by taxpayers. Maryland Heights is under the Natchez Housing Authority. Cambridge Heights is privately owned and subsidized by HUD-Section 8. According to Federal guidelines there should be some evictions. This unlawful activity is not to be tolerated. All dwellings on Dumas Drive are in one of these complexes.

Posted by Teach4Peace (anonymous) on December 11, 2007 at 10:38 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Legend, I remember this area when my parents and I moved from Detroit, Michigan, back to Mississippi and it WAS NOT the disaster it is today. I remember that location as one where hard working blacks lived and they each knew and looked out for their neighbor, as if they were family. I rode through there just a couple of days ago and all I could do was shake my head in pity and in disdainment. It's a shame, how all over America, HUD and any other housing authority, do NOT monitor activity going on, in these community dwellings. Their feet should be held to the fire!

Posted by kayce (anonymous) on December 11, 2007 at 11:07 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Teach4Peace..you are right. This area was nothing like it is today. It was a nice place to grow up. I LOVED it. We use to have sooooo much fun. I still keep in touch with a lot of my friends that grew up with me in Da Heights and we often talk about how much fun we use to have as kids. My friends from school would always want to visit me because it was such a kid friendly neighborhood.

Posted by Modiemas (anonymous) on December 11, 2007 at 12:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)

While we are on the subject of crime. I have a $10 reward for the return of any one of the last 8 Italian flags I have had stolen from my Volkswagon in the last 12 months.

you can reach me at
modiemas@gmail.com

thank you

Posted by Modiemas (anonymous) on December 11, 2007 at 12:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Let me repost that!! There a $10 reward for one of the flags, or you can just give me a name for a $20.

Thanks,

Modie Mascagni

Posted by peacerulz (anonymous) on December 11, 2007 at 1:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Where are these flags being stolen? At home or at the restaurant?

Posted by freedom42 (anonymous) on December 11, 2007 at 1:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Also speaking of crime, I heard today the Harold the pitbull owner has more dogs already. I also found out that the only way to arrest some of these people is to catch them fighting the dogs. Lookouts are set up to watch for any strangers coming into the area and all those involved in the fights disappear quickly. And, not surprisingly, dog fights mean big opportunities for drug dealers.

Posted by peacerulz (anonymous) on December 11, 2007 at 2:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)

If they'll send Vick to prison they'll surely send some small-town guy. And he won't be in the facility that Vick will be in. They may not prove it but they can stop him. What's he gonna do when they watch his every move? Figures he's got more dogs already.

Posted by Teach4Peace (anonymous) on December 11, 2007 at 2:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I just really wished, there was just as much outrage, when people kill people. PETP (People for the Ethical Treatment of People)

Posted by peacerulz (anonymous) on December 11, 2007 at 2:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I think there is Teach. You know how we all get about our pets though.

Posted by Teach4Peace (anonymous) on December 11, 2007 at 2:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Yes, I am a pet lover, namely cats! Each time I have had one, they grew very old with me, and could go no further, but they were my family. :)

Posted by peacerulz (anonymous) on December 11, 2007 at 3:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I hope my cat grows to be old. She was an "accident". Found her outside while living in a complex. She was so little and hungry and scared and needed someone so badly. You should see her now. Living the good life spoiled rotten. I love her to death.

Posted by Teach4Peace (anonymous) on December 11, 2007 at 3:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Well, spoil her! Kudos to you for seeing that she did need a good human to see the need in her, take her in, hopefully you will also make her fat!!! I love fat roly poly cats! :-}

Posted by freedom42 (anonymous) on December 11, 2007 at 3:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Teach, I have 9 of the little furry beasts. One lives inside and the others are all barn cats - but I feed them all 2x a day, take them to the vet for checkups, and love it when I'm outside and they come "help" me plant and garden! They are such sweeties! Mean old husband won't let me keep them all inside - they could sleep in my bed and he could use the couch!LOL All of them were thowaways who showed up - 2 were even preg. when they arrived - but all are spayed/neutered not.

Posted by freedom42 (anonymous) on December 11, 2007 at 3:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

oops - that should have been now they are all spayed and neutered!

Posted by Teach4Peace (anonymous) on December 11, 2007 at 3:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Listen Freedom42, don't worry, you are NOT alone on this housing issue. I got married not too long ago, and my hubby immediately upon meeting, said NO pets in the home! :-{ So what I have done is take my love for animals to the pet shop here. I go there when I get free time, and hug all the cats and dogs, who will allow me. They love the touching and the interaction. Beats being couped up in a cage all day, with no one to play with them.

Posted by peacerulz (anonymous) on December 11, 2007 at 3:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Mine's spayed too. If she can get fat i'm sure she will. freedom that's sweet of you to take in all of those cats.

Posted by peacerulz (anonymous) on December 11, 2007 at 4 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Awww, that's so sweet teach.

Posted by Teach4Peace (anonymous) on December 11, 2007 at 4:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Good going on getting them "fixed." Far too many pet owners are irresponsible, and don't do this, creating the problem of unwanted animals.

Posted by peacerulz (anonymous) on December 11, 2007 at 4:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Like the ppl who abandoned my kitty.

Posted by drawpaintsing (anonymous) on December 11, 2007 at 4:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I got my cat, Tigger fixed, because my arm got tired of being his girlfriend. He is my sweetie.

Posted by freedom42 (anonymous) on December 11, 2007 at 4:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Teach that is so nice of you. I tried volunteering at the shelter once, but it broke my heart! I didn't want to leave any of them there!

Posted by peacerulz (anonymous) on December 11, 2007 at 4:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

lol drawpaintsing. freedom i agree that it would be difficult to do.

Posted by Teach4Peace (anonymous) on December 11, 2007 at 5:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

LOL@ drawpaintsing!!!

Posted by freedom42 (anonymous) on December 11, 2007 at 8:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I had to leave for awhile and go for a walk across the river. Coming back we came upon a wreck at the corner of MLK and Franklin. Guess what policeman was working the wreck!? Mike Mullins - our Chief. Don't ever tell me the man doesn't do anything! Stopped and spoke to him as we have known him a long time, and he said the wreck happened almost in front of him so he kind of had to stop.

Posted by sayitloud (anonymous) on December 12, 2007 at 2:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I'm thinking of moving to Texas....way north Texas where the prices for homes are low and their crime is also low. I used to love the fact that Natchez had such a low crime rate and now!! Well nuff said.

Posted by Modiemas (anonymous) on December 12, 2007 at 2:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The flags were stolen while the car was parked at home, in front of the restaurant, at the mall, and while sitting at the long light on Canal Street...............