RED PRAIRIE OWNER CLAIMS HOUSE INVASION; REFUSES TO COOPERATE WITH POLICE
By Michael Horne
Exclusive to the readers of Milwaukeeworld.com
Updated Thursday, October 18th, 2007; see below.
A mansion in the 3000 block of N. Marietta St. was the site of a home invasion, according to its owner, John Jazwiec, the owner of Red Prairie, a Milwaukee firm.
Jazwiec, you might remember, is the slightly loony corporate executive who made headlines when he threatened to move his firm out of Milwaukee, citing crime and taxes. This got him a luncheon with the mayor, and a little more press.
However, Jazwiec refuses to share details of the invasion with Milwaukee police, who don't like it when citizens try to game them.
Is it just a ploy for headlines? Some residents of Jazwiec's 3rd aldermanic district -- including the alderman -- think so. According to a neighborhood e-mail sent today by Ald. Michael D'Amato, "There are serious questions as to the veracity of this report at this point. Apparently this gentleman was far more interested in contacting the press than he was the MPD. ... Do not allow a single man with a remarkable story convince you that this is not a great, safe and united neighborhood."
The peculiar report and Jazwiec's lack of cooperation led to an e-mail message from the Milwaukee Police Department which was sent to the mayor and interested residents. In it, Anne E. Schwartz writes:
"Milwaukee Police have no evidence that an incident described by a resident in the 3100 block of N. Marietta has occurred.
"The resident has refused multiple attempts by Milwaukee Police to investigate the incident he is alleging. Milwaukee Police have attempted to contact this resident through his business, by telephone and by appearing in person at his residence as recently as today, October 2, 2007.
"Milwaukee Police can not investigate an incident that has not been reported to us. If residents in the area have safety concerns, they are encouraged to contact District 5 Community Liaison Officer Ray Robakowski (935-7258) or District 5 Captain Tony Smith (935-7250).
The home is in a quiescent neighborhood heavily populated with educated and prosperous citizens. It is Prairie Style (early), and despite its patrician bearings is frequently landscaped in a cheapish commercial style quite at odds with the noble plantings that tend to distinguish neighboring homes. Mr. Jazwiec is said to be traveling and is not available for comment.
UPDATE: Thursday, October 18th, 2007--
Alderman Michael S. D'Amato issued a statement today after Jazwiec's attorneys said he no longer intended to pursue his complaint. D'Amato said Jazwiec "reminds me of a spoiled little boy" who trashes his family's home, and then expects the matter to be forgotten once he regains his temper. If only life were that easy.
D'Amato said he intends to pursue options that would require Jazwiec to reimburse the city for time spent on this investigation. Jazwiec, "unnecessarily besmirched the reputation of one of Milwaukee's finest and safest neighborhoods." The neighbors "deserve not only an apology but also the truth about exactly what happened that night at Mr. Jazwiec's home, if anything."
Here is the full text of D'Amato's letter.
--Michael Horne
The home is in a quiescent neighborhood heavily populated with educated and prosperous citizens. It is Prairie Style (early), and despite its patrician bearings is frequently landscaped in a cheapish commercial style quite at odds with the noble plantings that tend to distinguish neighboring homes. Mr. Jazwiec is said to be traveling and is not available for comment.
UPDATE: Thursday, October 18th, 2007--
Alderman Michael S. D'Amato issued a statement today after Jazwiec's attorneys said he no longer intended to pursue his complaint. D'Amato said Jazwiec "reminds me of a spoiled little boy" who trashes his family's home, and then expects the matter to be forgotten once he regains his temper. If only life were that easy.
D'Amato said he intends to pursue options that would require Jazwiec to reimburse the city for time spent on this investigation. Jazwiec, "unnecessarily besmirched the reputation of one of Milwaukee's finest and safest neighborhoods." The neighbors "deserve not only an apology but also the truth about exactly what happened that night at Mr. Jazwiec's home, if anything."
Here is the full text of D'Amato's letter.
--Michael Horne
posted by Michael Horne @ 4:45 PM
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When you checked out the home, you might have noticed that it's not even in the 3100 block. No wonder the cops couldn't find that a crime occurred there -- first, no call to MPD, and then even when he sends his message, he gives the wrong block.
One story about this said they gave the intruder an Iphone. Since only ATT provides service, can't the cops ask or subpeone ATT to tell if there is activity on that phone since the intrusion? And to whom, leading to ...from whom?
And hasn't that family reported crimes to the police earlier, giving the lie to John's remarks that he has not called the MPD ever before?
Who is checking these things out?
...psst. it's a drug deal gone bad.
He is not one bit "loony", a broad brushed paint stroke attempt to discredit him. I agree with everything he says about the business climate. Many people believe the same thing, but don't say it because they are then shunned or are then marginalized. Crime is a serious problem, and often not reported, because the police either can't do anything about it or have become complacent, so what's the point of reporting it? Surveillance cameras with the right software are the solution to helping control crime. And no wonder he later moved out, and out of the state. My family's life and liberty wouldn't be worth the high profile or influential company position.
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