Crime & Safety

Ban on Payday Lenders; 'Batman' Strikes; and City's New App: Week in Review

Here's a highlight of the top stories from around Lakewood during the past week.

Did you miss anything around town during the past week? Here’s your opportunity to get caught up.  

City Unveils New $1.1 Million Communication System: Following an FCC mandate, the city also installed new radio equipment for the police, fire and public works departments.

Beck Center Opening an Outpost in Tremont: Tremont West Development Corporation names Beck Center the recipient of its Storefront Incubator Program.

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Nurse Who Plotted to Kill Lakewood Woman Pleads Guilty: According to the affidavit, Andrew Martin tried to have a 79-year-old Clifton Boulevard resident killed because she was “trying to mess up (his) life.” But mostly, he was just after her home.

Man Walks Into City Hall Dressed as Batman: Police received a report of a man donning a Batman costume walking into Lakewood City Hall at around 3:15 p.m. April 15.

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Motorcycle Crash Lands Man in the Hospital: Police responded to a crash at the intersection of Clifton and Lake roads on the city’s west side.

: Citing structural issues and a safety hazard to the neighborhood, the city started the demolition of the home at 1214 Gladys Avenue on Wednesday. The rest of the demolition is expected to take place this week.

'Electric and Eclectic' Rocks Lakewood High School: Music, art, activities and education on display as the school highlights some its finer points.

New ‘App’ Allows Lakewood Residents to Report Issues Around Town: Once the message is delivered to Lakewood City Hall, it’s shared with the appropriate department — think building, housing, police or public works.

New Holistic Health Center Opens in Lakewood: Specializing in colon hydrotherapy, Thai yoga massage and infrared dry heat sauna treatment, In Carol’s Care recently opened on Madison Avenue.

City Council Bans Payday Lenders in Lakewood:  The ban won’t affect similar businesses already operating in the city.


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