High Point city leaders and police had the opportunity to hear from concerned residents and business owners about ongoing issues at Intown Suites on North Main Street. The meeting came in the wake of a stabbing there late last month and other problems that residents say were caused. One resident said, “I haven't been to Walmart in three years, but I live less than 400 meters away from it.'' “I love donuts, but I don't go to Dunkin.'' David Garner owns his Weno Power Equipment on North Main Street, a family business that has been in business for more than 65 years. Even for him, his in-town sweets are becoming an increasingly big problem. “I see a lot of people walking around the back of our store, and I see a lot of people sitting in the service area on the side,” Garner said. “They're leaving trash there. You can see drug paraphernalia.” Residents also noted what they claim is an increase in homeless encampments in the area. . Now, she wants to find solutions to help people in need while building safe communities. “We're in constant communication with the management there and the ownership group,” said High Point Police Department Interim Police Chief Curtis Cheeks. “We had no issues with them prior to this incident, and we expect that to continue.” The Oakview Civic Council will continue to monitor progress and whether calls in the area have decreased. He said he plans to reconvene in about six months to find out.
High Point city leaders and police had the opportunity to hear from concerned residents and business owners about ongoing issues at the Intown Suites on North Main Street.
The rally comes as residents say they are now avoiding businesses in the neighborhood after a stabbing there late last month and other problems.
One resident said, “I haven't been to Walmart in three years. I live less than 400 meters away from there.'' “I love donuts, but I don't go to Dunkin.”
David Garner owns Weno Power Equipment on North Main Street, a family business that has been in business for more than 65 years. He says Intown Suites is becoming increasingly problematic for him, too.
“I see a lot of people walking around the back of our store, and I see a lot of people sitting in the service area on the side,” Garner said. “They leave trash there. We also see drug paraphernalia.”
Residents also noted what they claim is an increase in homeless encampments in the area. Now, she wants to find solutions to help people in need while building safe communities.
“We're in constant communication with the management there and the ownership group,” said High Point Police Department Interim Police Chief Curtis Cheeks. “We had no problems with them until this incident happened, and we expect that to continue.”
The Oakview Civic Council says it plans to reconvene in about six months to review progress and whether calls in the area have decreased.
