The suspect, described as a black man in his 40s wearing a tan Carhartt jacket, was spotted outside Roscoe’s, 3356 North Halsted Street, late Tuesday evening, around 10:54 p.m.
About three minutes later, at approximately 10:57 p.m., a responding officer announced via his police radio, that a suspect was arrested outside the North Side neighborhood nightclub.
However, it's unclear if the arrest was drug-related, or due to another crime.
Some Boystown residents, who have expressed their concerns over the increase in crime in their community, said criminals are being drawn to the area because of drug activity.
what a surprise. big ass drag show competition inside and there are drug dealers selling skank sh!t outside the front door. betcha more sh!t goes down tonight. it's too warm and too many bitter drag queens running around for the night to end peacefully.
ReplyDeleteThere was a second 911 call shortly after 1 a.m.
ReplyDeleteAgain, according to police dispatch, 3 men were selling drugs near the back of the bar.
The alleged suspects were described as a male white, a male black, and a male Hispanic.
However, I don't know if the call was legitimate.
Well, it's start for that highly trouble area. Five years ago there was a regular dealer that used to prance up and down the street regularly. "Got some coke, got some weed. Got some coke, got some weed". Just ignore him, no problems. Unfortunately, this stuff is needed by many out there. It's gone way far beyond that now. Sunday at 7:00 there were at least 6 of them that passed within 25 minutes. I sat in the window. Never did that before. All on cell phones, with that walk, constantly over their shoulder. They're not gay, not going into any establishment. Soon there will be turf wars and shootings.
ReplyDeleteOne drink. Seen enough. I don't belong there.
I can believe I am watching this neighborhood morph into a cesspool right before my eyes! WTF! Boystown used to a great neighborhood before the ghetto trash invasion.
ReplyDeleteThe businesses let it "morph" into that. The open air drug market is highly, highly noticeable. Obviously, there's high demand (and ample supply too). Now don't let them go "profilng" out there. Don't want to offend or unnerve.
ReplyDelete@ Anonymous December 21, 2011 2:28 AM: STFU you ignorant bastard! Drug dealers don't congregate in places where the residents don't want to buy drugs. Boystown has ALWAYS been a cesspool. Drug dealers and drug users run rampant, drunks run wild, and sexual immorality at the legally sanctioned whorehouse (aka Steamworks) is partially responsible for the spread of AIDS and infectious STDs in the community. You're watching it morph into a cesspool? Boystown was created as a cesspool.
ReplyDeleteCorrect. Read about the Sidetrack/Steamworks coalition on hillbuzz.org. I don't think it's necessarily the "residents" that buy drugs in there, it's the clientele they market to and attract. Maybe a lil' "charity - earn my wings" event is thrown in the mix now and then but have a good time and take it for what it's worth.
ReplyDeleteBut isn't Steamworks a gym or health club? I mean, you'd never know as it just has an address plate - no signage otherwise.
Just like tobacco smoke and gas guzzling V-8's, it's time to shut this cash cow down. GWMN are tired of being exploited.
To CNR's post at 213 am - A black, a white, & a hispanic man all selling drugs together - see, this is diversity at it's finest!!
ReplyDeleteWhere else in the city can you find three men of these descriptions working together (beside, you know, reputable businesses everywhere that hire educated people who are looking to have real careers).
That crew is like the United Colors of Drug Dealing!!
Big Al, that was my first thought when reading about this. Kinda humorous. But there's something here.....they can nab this crew but the one that was pacing 2 blocks back and forth for over a year, they can't touch. Wonder why?
ReplyDeleteDrugs, dealing and the problems associated with them are going to happen but I can't believe it's this blantantly open and abundant on this strip.
I can't fault the workers in these businesses (other than literally sticking their nose in the air when inquiring about the problems and my safety regarding other issues) but I can fault those businesses themselves. I'm confident the workers have been told to keep their mouths shut. Don't wanna hurt that bottom line, especially in this economy.
It's a shame. You can't go out and have a couple of drinks and a few laughs/conversation now and then anymore. I never got into the drug scene but there's some very, very strange behavior out there. It's not alcohol.
A Lincoln Park straight couple started chatting with me in one of those - gay - bars one night. They then asked me if I had some "blow", followed with "because you look rich". (?) I don't have any coke but obviously they know the area to go score some. I'm no prude but I do have my limit and I've been pushed to it out on that strip in numerous ways. Happy to say I'm done with it.
Everybody knows the niggers on Halsted are all up to no good. The gays claim they want "diversity" in Boystown. Well, they have it now...all the crime and drugs and attacks that occur wherever niggers hang out.
ReplyDeleteThey got "diversity" there alright. It's so f'in "diverse" that this GWM won't step near there.
ReplyDeleteBut they're doing the right thing to survive the next 3 years or so by catering to the heifers from the suburbs that couldn't find a mate at the bad wedding reception. Next best thing? Halsted St. Nobody will judge us here. Actually, they'll "feel" for us and we'll get compliments on our hair. And they'll teach us how to properly walk drunk on a broken heel.
Sorry place.
Drugs in Boystown? Just as in bars in the Wrigleyville ghetto, Rush/Division, and hotel bars downtown.
ReplyDeleteWhat's up with the special police protection that Hydrate receives? More closeted cops after the boys?
Hydrate is one of the biggest bars for drugs and prostitution and they often have a cop parked in front schmoozing with the boys -- Just sayin'......
I would venture to guess the cops are getting the "inside scoop" from those "boys". I'm sure those boys are "after" those cops rather than vice versa and are more than willing to play up to them.
ReplyDeleteI've never seen numerous instances of bloodied people running down the streets near the hotel bars downtown, nor in Wrigleyville (those weren't bar spats "taken outside"). No experience with Rush/Division so no comment there.
Halsted Street has spiraled out of control. It all needs to be dispersed.
They got "diversity" there alright. It's so f'in "diverse" that this GWM won't step near there."
ReplyDeleteSounds like you're an old dried up queen that nobody wants. You've aged out of the scene and now you are bitter. LOL. It's funny because it's true.
Just not into 5'5" Asian or Mexican twits chasing the "daddy" of their dreams down the street or yelling "Hey, Papi" at me. Please dispel the myth (they're coming at "us" from all angles here). It's humorous actually (but getting gang clobbered or possibly stabbed isn't). Good Luck!
ReplyDeleteIt seems you got that one all wrong. From what I can tell, it's the 40+ daddys that are chasing the 5'5 Asian and Mexican twits, offering them money and jewels in exchange for companionship. You pathetic old white men have to chase after "diversity" because young white gays won't even acknowledge your mere existence. What a sad, sad life.
ReplyDeleteI'll beg to differ. I'm not into the bad bone structure, lil' wee-wee's, stinky breath and lack of back ya'll have to offer. I don't have any money but you people are still chasing after me. Get a job. I'd rather jack myself to death first.
ReplyDeleteI've talked to many of "you" when you approach me. I'm a nice guy. I try to be accepting and understanding. I diplomatically state I'm not interested but you still don't get it. Not with me, but you might stand a chance with others if you're hyper-aggressive Napolean Complexes didn't get in the way.
I've seen you with the truly OLD (60+)truly sad looking GWM all over the restaurants and coffee shops in Lakeview. FIRST thing I noticed when moving here. It is sad that ya'll (on both ends) are so desperate. Some of "us" are not.
"Hey Papi"?!!!! I don't know what the reverse term is if I were chasing you. Please clue me in. Undalay, Undalay? Kenichiwa? On the other hand, don't bother.
But please, dispel the myth. I'll start being quite more "direct" next time so you get the message.
P.S. I don't go out on Halsted St. anymore but if, in any other place, one of your lil nasty butts tries to grope me again (maybe that's accepted behavior in Bangkok or Tijuana but I wouldn't know).....just don't do it. Please ;)
ReplyDeleteI think that 7-11 employee that was out smoking a cigarette punched some lights out if I recall. Put the drugs down and drink with responsibility. K? It coulda, woulda, shoulda..... used to be fun out there.
You can always go down to the 24/7/365 Loveshack on the next block to quell the desperation.
Hmmm, sounds like you will be alone for the rest of your life. You WILL NOT get a white boy and if you want someone in your life in the future, you will have to settle for asian or latino. That's just the way of the world, kiddo. Gay White Men age out of the gay scene faster than a whore goes down on cock. Many of your kind (old GWM) are still clueless and think they are hot. Both you and I know they are suffering from severe dementia. They're alone too. They are just in denial.
ReplyDeleteYa'll obviously still think we're "hot" with your cat-calling and hitting us up on any forum available to you.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, it's Christmas. Go home to your parents house in the suburbs for your annual butt washing. It's overdue. I can smell you through this cable.
In reality, you wish that you could smell my ass. You would love for me to sit on your face. But, you're too old and ugly to find an attractive guy to do that for you.
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