August 2013
THE GRAPEVINE Hopewell Redevelopment & Housing Authority
Shots Fired in Thomas Rolfe Court
Volume 208, Issue 42
Monthly Reminders:
Early afternoon on July 3, 2013, reports of gunfire at Thomas Rolfe Court were called into the Hopewell Police Department. Chief John Keohane said the reason behind the gunfire is unknown and is urging those involved to come forward. Keohane said in the hours following the shooting a variety of reports were beginning to get called into the police department as to the reasons behind what was described as “a person wildly shooting a weapon.” Some of the possibilities of the shooting could stem from an issue regarding drugs or what Keohane said could have been someone being “disrespected.” The police department has also been getting many reports on a possible suspect, with some saying the shooter left the scene and others saying the shooter went into one of the apartments. “We have our suspicions,” Keohane said of the identity of the shooter. “But we do not have our final confirmations.” Though no one was injured from the shooting, Keohane remains concerned that the gunfire occurred in the first place, especially at 12:15 on a Wednesday afternoon. “When you fire a weapon the bullet travels a long distance before it even hits a target,” Keohane said. “It could have hit a child or another human being especially when you are firing a gun recklessly.” When police responded to the scene, Keohane reported there were around 80 people at the scene. Even with that many people present, no one has come forward with the name of a potential suspect. “Why has no one come forward?” Keohane asked. “No one should want that in their neighborhood.” Keohane said he, along with the department, is focused on cleaning up the “thug mentality” that exists in the city. The mentality, he said, which causes someone to pick up a weapon and begin to fire a weapon recklessly and wildly. Keohane said four to six rounds were fired. Though the cause of the gunfire is still unknown at this time, there will be increased patrols at the housing complex. Continued on page 5.
Neighborhood Watch/Resident Council Meetings: Kippax Place— August 6 2013 5:30 pm Davisville/Bland Court— August 14, 2013 1:00 pm Piper Square—August 21, 2013 1:00 pm Thomas Rolfe—August 22, 2013 1:00 pm Langston Park—August 29, 2013 1:00 pm
Thomas Rolfe Good News Club, 1st & 3rd Saturday in the Community Center. My Sister’s Circle Women’s Group every third Friday at 1:00 pm in the Hopewell library. Laos Outreach Karate Program every Tuesday and Thursday Rental payments are due on the 1st of each month and must be paid at SunTrust Bank by 5:00 p.m. Any payment received after 5:00 p.m. is considered next day and a late fee will be assessed.
Inside this issue: HRHA Grievance Procedure
2
HRHA Employee Spotlight
2
Management Policy
3
Job Fair
3
Upcoming Community Events
3
Management Corner
4
Employment Opportunities
4
Workforce Orientation and Registration
4