Monday, January 9, 2017

Shooting last night in Lake Worth at North Federal Hwy. and 7th Ave., near headquarters of the Guardian Angels.

First, there is recent news about the Guardian Angels (GA) in The Lake Worth Herald (at the end of this blog post is more news and information about Lake Worth’s GA chapter):

Recruitment is ongoing to join the Guardian Angels. Call Lake Worth Chapter Leader Cobra at 954-881-7068. The program includes free martial arts, CPR, and a course in basic law. Patrol may be a bike patrol, foot patrol, or mobile patrol. “The Presbyterian Church [231 N. Federal Hwy.] is doing their part to make our community safer.”

Palm Beach Post reporter Charles Elmore has this breaking news from last night (Sunday), “Breaking: Four wounded in Lake Worth, Pahokee shootings”, an excerpt:

     The Lake Worth shooting occurred about 9 p.m. near Seventh Avenue North and Federal Highway, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies responding to a shots-fired call found a victim struck by gunfire.
     There was no immediate word on the victim’s condition or a suspect.

This shooting occurred just a few blocks from where a CBS12/WPEC reporter had this recent news segment,

Guardian Angels take over Lake Worth”:

     CBS12 Luli Ortiz joined them as they canvassed the First Presbyterian Church along North Federal Highway, which according to the Guardian Angels, it’s the site of prostitution and drug-related crimes.
     They call themselves the ‘Wolf Pack . . . Residents tell CBS12 they feel safer with the Angels around.
     “It’s nice to know there are people out there who are watching our backs and taking care of things,” said Leona Navaroli, Lake Worth resident.

And lastly, more information from The Lake Worth Herald datelined December 29th titled, “Guardian Angels Find New Home”:

     The Guardian Angels are back. They were welcomed in Lake Worth during the early 1980’s. In 1975, Curtis Sliwar [sic] was the founder and CEO. When you meet [Lake Worth GA Chapter organizers] Cobra and Sensi, you know they are on a mission for a safer community. Cobra is a chapter leader for the South Florida Guardian Angels. [emphasis added]

[and. . .]

     Because of problems experienced in and around the First Presbyterian Church (FPC) of Lake Worth, Rev. Joan Abell, Pastor and the congregation ‘invited’ [sic] the Guardian Angels Safety Patrol, to be part of their church campus.
     FPC provides the space and electricity for them to work from. It is from this area that they will patrol the area.

[and. . .]

     The member group is called a Wolf Pack. A Wolf Pack is on 24 hour call. The Director of Florida, called Gladiator, can put out a call for anywhere, especially in the state of Florida.

[and lastly. . .]

     The uniform includes black pants, white shirts with the Guardian Angel Safety logo, black shoes and a red beret. Members are required to maintain a neat appearance.
     “At no time, does the Guardian Angels wish to replace the authority of the Police/Sheriff Department. We are the unarmed eyes and ears of the Police/Sheriff Department.”

Once again, Cobra’s phone number is 954-881-7068. Here is the contact information for the First Presbyterian Church:
  • Phone: 561-582-7755
  • Email: firstpresby60107@bellsouth.net
  • Location: 231 North Federal Hwy., Lake Worth, 33460
If you are in need of immediate assistance and don’t have time for the GA “Wolf Pack” to show up, contact Lake Worth’s PBSO District 14:
For more information about PBSO District 14 use this link. Have a tip? Call CrimeStoppers at 800-458-8477 anonymously to solve a crime.