I wasn't blogging back then and looks like Rambix, who was, did not note it, since it probably didn't make a lot of news. This child death was ruled a homicide and it looks like witnesses eventually came forward which put pressure on the suspect (the child's father) to admit his guilt.
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Charges filed in 2006 homicide
July 13, 2009 (MINNEAPOLIS) Criminal charges have been filed in the August 2006 death of 27 month old Malaya Rae Douglas. Her father, Pierre Lavontae Gray (DOB 4/4/91), has been charged with:
· MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE (felony) (while committing child abuse)
· MURDER IN The FIRST DEGREE (felony) (While committing domestic abuse)
· MURDER IN THE SECOND DEGREE (felony)
According to the complaint, in the months leading up to Douglas’s death, Gray had been trying to potty train Douglas and would get very angry whenever she would have an accident. These accidents would lead to Gray disciplining Douglas by “whooping” her with a belt or whatever he could get his hands on. On the evening of august 27, 2006, Gray become angry at Douglas because she had urinated on herself. Gray started to beat Douglas with a belt and then with a broom. Gray was observed swinging the broom like a baseball bat, striking Douglas while she cried “stop daddy” numerous times. When Gray finished, Douglas fell to the floor looking weak and pale. Shortly thereafter Douglas started to vomit clear liquid and her skin color started to change. Paramedics were called to the scene and Douglas was transported to Hennepin County Medical Center were she died a few days later.
In a statement, Gray admitted to investigators he hit Douglas repeatedly over several hours before police were called.
Homicide Detectives Scott Larson and Chris Thomsen reviewed this case and uncovered additional information leading to new witness statements that ultimately led to Gray’s admission. This additional information was essential in bringing these charges forward.
Patterson is currently in custody outstate. A current booking photo is not yet available.
PIO contact for this incident is Sgt Jesse Garcia III
7.13.2009
Crime Alert for Burglaries in Precinct 3
This is a bulletin from the MPD Precinct 3 in South East Minneapolis.
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Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct
Sector 2 Community Bulletin
(includes Bancroft, Bryant, Central, Corcoran, Powderhorn Park and Standish Neighborhoods)
Week of June 30 to July 7, 2009
Sector 2 had six home burglaries for the above week: Date & Time
Burglar(s) gained entry by forcing
a door. 36xx 25th Av S 6/30 @ 1:00 am
31xx Clinton Av S 7/5 bet 11am-5:30pm
Burglar(s) gained entry by cutting a
screen on an unlocked window 35xx Bloomington 7/3 bet 8pm-11:15pm
Burglar(s) gained entry with no force
evident 31xx Elliot Av S 7/1-7/6 anytime
40xx 15th Av S 7/6 bet 8am-5pm
Burglar(s) gained entry by forcing their
way past the victim 41xx 28th Av S 7/5 @ 4:25 am
There were five garage burglaries for the above week in Sector 2.
Burglar(s) gained entry through
an unlocked service door 41xx 12th Av S 6/30-7/1 bet 5pm-7am
40xx Cedar Av 7/4 bet 1 am-9:30am
3048 17th Av S 7/3-7/5 anytime
Burglar(s) gained entry by breaking
a board covering the window 30xx 5th Av S 7/5-7/6 bet 4 pm-8am
Burglar(s) gained entry with no force
evident 38xx 23rd Av S 7/1-7/1 anytime
There were no business burglaries during this time period in Sector 2.
There was one theft from motor vehicle report.
Call 911 immediately if you see a crime in progress or anything suspicious.
Working together, we can make a difference.
SECTOR 2
Lt. Wes Ostlund………………673-5787
wesley.ostlund@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
CPS Karen Notsch………….. 673-2856
karen.notsch@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
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Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct
Sector 2 Community Bulletin
(includes Bancroft, Bryant, Central, Corcoran, Powderhorn Park and Standish Neighborhoods)
Week of June 30 to July 7, 2009
Sector 2 had six home burglaries for the above week: Date & Time
Burglar(s) gained entry by forcing
a door. 36xx 25th Av S 6/30 @ 1:00 am
31xx Clinton Av S 7/5 bet 11am-5:30pm
Burglar(s) gained entry by cutting a
screen on an unlocked window 35xx Bloomington 7/3 bet 8pm-11:15pm
Burglar(s) gained entry with no force
evident 31xx Elliot Av S 7/1-7/6 anytime
40xx 15th Av S 7/6 bet 8am-5pm
Burglar(s) gained entry by forcing their
way past the victim 41xx 28th Av S 7/5 @ 4:25 am
There were five garage burglaries for the above week in Sector 2.
Burglar(s) gained entry through
an unlocked service door 41xx 12th Av S 6/30-7/1 bet 5pm-7am
40xx Cedar Av 7/4 bet 1 am-9:30am
3048 17th Av S 7/3-7/5 anytime
Burglar(s) gained entry by breaking
a board covering the window 30xx 5th Av S 7/5-7/6 bet 4 pm-8am
Burglar(s) gained entry with no force
evident 38xx 23rd Av S 7/1-7/1 anytime
There were no business burglaries during this time period in Sector 2.
There was one theft from motor vehicle report.
Call 911 immediately if you see a crime in progress or anything suspicious.
Working together, we can make a difference.
SECTOR 2
Lt. Wes Ostlund………………673-5787
wesley.ostlund@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
CPS Karen Notsch………….. 673-2856
karen.notsch@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
7.11.2009
Mpls. man has laptop stolen right through window
I realize that this has been circulating since the end of the week but in case you haven't seen it...
kare11.com | Twin Cities, MN | Mpls. man has laptop stolen from his lap; police say suspect reached thru window
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7.09.2009
4th Precinct Weekly Highlights
A variety of assaults on people who withdrew odd amounts from ATMs.
Johnny Northside witnessed the police busting this guy robbing a dead guy.
28XX Morgan Ave N 21:02 hrs 09-205584
Victim found DOA inside the residence. Victim had been deceased for a couple weeks. The neighbor had smelt an odor and went to check the house. The neighbor kicked in the door and then proceeded to remove items from the deceased residence. The scene was suspicious. The neighbor/AP1 was booked for burglary. CCN: 205776
And don't miss this--slumlord gets busted for driving on a suspended licence and (I assume) improper carrying of his firearm. (No it is not OK to have it on the front seat next to you, even if you think you'll need it, as a North Minneapolis slumlord.)
31ST/4TH STREET 09-207505
SQUAD SAW PROBLEM LANDLORD DRIVING IN THE AREA. OFFICER KNEW DRIVER’S STATUS WAS SUSPENDED. DURING STOP, OFFICER SAW A .45MM LASER SIGHTED HANDGUN ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. AP WAS BOOKED. AP AGAIN VOICED HIS HATE.
MPD highlights below
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MPD provides this public safety information as a public service. These highlights are not reflective of all incidents handled or investigated by MPD during this time. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
HOMICIDES: NONE
DOA:
25XX Golden Valley Rd Saturday 07-04-09 01:00 hrs 09-204951
PG1/father said he and infant were lying in his bed and when he checked, he appeared to move. Later when he checked again, the infant was not breathing.
DOA
11XX 7th St N Friday 07-03-09 00:00 hrs 09-203575
PG1/mixed race/mother laid the infant boy down to sleep w/her in her bed next to a pillow. When she woke up to feed him, he wasn’t breathing.
ASSAULTS:
ASLT2
34 Av N & Dupont Av N Friday 07-03-09 18:30 hrs 09-204292
V1/BM-17 yrs. arrived at 4 Pct. w/mom stating S1/unk BM-20 yrs. w/silver automatic/wearing red glove on rt. hand/pony tail-dread locks threatened him w/gun after a road rage incident. S1 followed V1 until he ran out of gas. Suspect blocked V1’s vehicle, walked over to point his pistol possibly a 40 cal at V1’s head yelling something about hitting his car and then fled. S1’s veh/’90’s 2-door red Pontiac w/black bumper and a BF passenger was w/S1. V1 was frightened/shocked.
ASLT3
33XX Oliver Av N Friday 07-03-09 01:50 hrs 09-203571
Squad arrived to find V1/BM-41 yrs. w/injuries to head/face. V1 was intoxicated and claimed he was run over by someone but no further info/witnesses.
ASLT2
36 Av N & Humboldt Av Saturday 07-04-09 01:58 hrs 09-204845
V1/BM-16 yrs. was walking by himself when shot (NLT) in the leg. V1 was uncooperative and had no info.
ASLT2
26 Oliver Av N & York Av N Saturday 07-04-09 23:05 hrs 09-205851
V1/BM-21 yrs. was hit in the forehead while riding his bike by 2 unk suspects. He was taken to Hsp. by a resident of the area. Before he was unconscious, he told OT1 that he was “jumped” by 2 unknowns.
ASLT2
15XX Broadway Av W Sunday 07-05-09 14:36 hrs 09-206489
V1/BM was in Jenine’s, a business, and got into an argument w/S1-BM 15-16 yrs. w/black semi-auto handgun. V1 punched S1 in face 2 xs and S1 pointed gun at V1’s feet/shot one time. V1 not injured and did not want anything to do w/assault. S1 GOA.
RAPE:
ROBBERY:
ROBPER
6XX Broadway Av W Tuesday 06-30-09 16:00 hrs 09-203752
V1/BF-30 yrs. walked in to report she had been robbed after withdrawing $596 from ATM at a gas station/walked to the bus stop when 4 unk BMs approached/demanded money. S1 had a knife because of cuts to her 4-arm/leg.
ROBPER
32XX Morgan Av N Wednesday 07-01-09 21:55 hrs 09-201874
V1/BF-52 yrs. was strong-armed by 3/unk BMs 18-25 yrs. all wearing black skull caps as she walked up to her apt. bldg. door/grabbed her $50 purse containing $400 cash/$300 in money orders. Suspects were GOA.
ROBPAG
12 Av N & Knox Av N Thursday 07-02-09 00:30 hrs 09-202100
V1/BM-38 yrs. was at the intersection when S1/known BM pulled a black semi-automatic handgun/demanded money. V1 was struck on the head by all 4 suspects causing his injuries. They stole $27/ pair of ½ karat earrings. The 3 BM suspects were unknown and it was too dark to ID.
ROBPAG
Broadway Av W & James Av N Thursday 07-02-09 18:30 hrs 09-203042
V1/BM-16 yrs. robbed at gunpoint w/black revolver-brn handle of $150 by S1/unk BM 20-25 yrs. /white doo rag/goatee/braids-GOA.
ROBPAG
14XX 25th Av N Thursday 07-02-09 22:24 hrs 09-203294
V1/BM-19 yrs. was waiting for his friend/cousin to meet him at 24th Av & Emerson Av N to visit a friend’s house. They entered the back yard and 8 BMs were on the porch. S1 walked up to V1 putting a silver revolver against his back and told him to give him the $200. V1 gave him a $100 and a $1 bill/told to go away. S1 came out front yelling “Hey you only gave me $100.” V1 took off running. Suspects GOA.
ROBPER
Dowling Av N & Girard Av N Thursday 07-02-09 13:50 hrs 09-202621
V1/AM-19 yrs. and V2/WM-19 yrs. had just left the store walking to V1’s home when 2unk BM suspects 19-20 yrs. ran toward them. V1 fell and S1 pointed a silver handgun demanding money. Stolen were cells, wallets and $3. Little info/suspects GOA.
ROBPAG
10XX Knox Av N Friday 07-03-09 08:00 hrs 09-203758
V1/BF-25 yrs. had just pulled up in her veh/getting her son out of car seat when S1/unk BM 20-40 yrs. on a bike asked if she had change. V1 had her purse slung over left shoulder so S1 grabbed it and she thinks she saw a black knife in S1’s hand. S1 - GOA.
ROBPER
32XX Logan Av N Friday 07-03-09 02:28 hrs 09-203603
V1/WM-32 yrs. was punched in head numerous times by 2 unk BMs 18-25 yrs. when he said he didn’t have any money. Suspects were GOA.
ROBPER
37XX Lyndale Av N Saturday 07-04-09 22:00 hrs 09-205742
V1/BF-43 yrs. passed out on the couch from drinking/woke up to unk people beating her up. Stolen were her Id, SS #Card, etc.
ROBPER
18XX James Av N Saturday 07-04-09 22:25 hrs 09-205752
V1/BM-14 yrs. was in N. Commons Park when AP1/BM-16 yrs. approached him /stole $5. As V1 and friends walked away, AP2/BM-15 yrs. ran up behind V1/struck his left temple (NLT). Medical not needed.
ROBPAG
41XX Aldrich Av N Sunday 07-05-09 16:20 hrs 09-206554
V1/mixed race female-22 yrs. was walking in an alley when a blue 4 dr. Saturn w/dents in doors drove up. S1 drove and S2 jumped out demanding money w/black silver handgun. S3 grabbed the (5) $100 bills out of her hands/fled.
ROBPER
18 Av N & Dupont Av N Monday 07-06-09 06:40 hrs 09-207235
V1/BF-55 yrs. claims to have been robbed after walking w/$754 in her hand by S1/unk BM/dreadlocks/20-30 yrs. who she has seen at a drug house. She had just walked past it to go to Cub Foods and hasn’t smoked crack in a year. S1 was GOA.
ROBPER
31 Av N & 4th St N Monday 07-06-09 02:00 hrs 09-207355
V1/NA Female-21 yrs. and V2/NA Male-24 yrs. were at a 4th of July party and walked home when bottle rockets were shot at them by 4 BFs and 3 BMs. The BFs charged V1 punching/kicking so V2/husband tried to protect her when the BMs jumped him/stole his wallet/$200/house keys/cell. Suspects later stole $800 from a dresser in their apartment and GOA.
WEAPONS: WEEK TO DATE– 14 /YEAR TO DATE – 175 (4th Pct) /OTHER PRECINCTS – 162YTD (1, 2, 3 & 5 Pcts.)
WEAP
Emerson Av N & Lowry Av N Tuesday 06-30-09 14:06 hrs 09-200133
Shots were fired by AP1/Eddins, Joseph-BM/19 yrs., AP2/Thorpe, Cortez-BM/19 yrs., AP3/Wells, Tony Lynn-BM/25 yrs. and S1/BM-27 yrs., S2/BM-20 yrs. A STURM RUGER, .357 Cal, 4” BBL, 6-shot revolver USA and TAURUS, .38 Cal Special, 3” BBL, 5-shot revolver were recovered.
WEAP
26 Av N & 6th St N Friday 07-03-09 12:41 hrs 09-203928
AP1/Roberts, Kadom – BM/23 yrs. stopped on a TLE. A loaded TAURUS .45 Cal semi-auto 4”BBL pistol w/case and drugs/paraphernalia were found in backpack.
WEAP
26XX Knox Av N Saturday 07-04-09 01:30 hrs 09-204814
AP1/Eaton, Haywood J. /BM 18 yrs. and AP2/ Robinson, Jonte G. /BM-18 yrs. stopped on a TLE where a SMITH & WESSON .357 Cal. 7-shot revolver w/6” BBL USA was found in the center console.
WEAP
33XX Emerson Av N Sunday 07-05-09 20:27 hrs 09-206799
Person w/gun call. AP1/Sanford, Keisha-BF 33 yrs. had a NORINCO 7.62 CAL semi-auto rifle and AP2/Hudson Jr, William-BM 29 yrs. (Chicago) for DASLT5.
WEAP
29 Av N & Penn Av N Monday 07-06-09 11:49 hrs 09-207411
Routine check showed driver/WM have a suspended MN DL. There was a knife w/4 ½” blade on the console next to him.
WEAP
31 Av N & 4th St. N Monday 07-06-09 13:43 hrs 09-207505
AP1/Kleindl, Phillip/WM-62 yrs. was DAR and carrying w/out permit a SPRINGFIELD ARMORY, .45 Cal semi-auto 4” BBL w/laser& flashlight, knife w/4” blade.
WEAP
34 Av N & Emerson Av N Monday 07-06-09 18:23 hrs 09-207745
A TLE was conducted on AP1/Edwards, Lonzell Q. /BM-22 yrs. for DAS along with AP2/Coleman, Jessica/BF-23 yrs. A SMITH & WESSON .22 Cal, 8-shot revolver, USA was recovered.
RECOVERED HANDGUNS/WEAPONS: 14
PATROL HIGHLIGHTS SUBMITTED:
TUESDAY (06-30):
DISWEA
23XX Irving Ave N 09-199679
Squads respond to shot-spotter activation at above location; they hear more gunshots. Officers surround house and eventually make contact with occupants/check the house for possible gunshot victim(s). Officers locate a .40 handgun, a 9mm handgun, and a short barrel, pistol grip .12 gauge shotgun inside the residence. Officers also recover a spent .12 gauge round outside, along with 9mm DCC. 3 parties booked for PC Reckless Discharge of a Firearm. AP was captured on video exchanging something for money. When stopped AP had 70 grams of marijuana in his possession. (CCN-09-200463)
WEDNESDAY (07-01):
THURSDAY (07-02):
FRIDAY (07-03):
MV Pursuit at 0200 hours, CCN 09-203578: Officer tries to stop a car that was speeding NB on 4th Street from 34th. The driver finally stopped just north of Dowling. Driver is believed to be intoxicated/handed over to U of M squad for DWI.
DOA at 11XX North 7th Street at 2351 hours: When Officers arrived; paramedics were performing CPR on a five month old baby boy. The baby later dies at HCMC. There does not appear to be anything suspicious, but I request 710 to the scene. They do respond and officers remain at the apartment so a search warrant can be obtained. CCN 09-203575.
Robbery of Person at 32XX Logan at 0228. Vic is jumped from behind by two suspects. He suffers a possible broken ear drum. A possible suspect is chased by officers, including K9/bitten. CCN 09-203603.
FIREWORKS
36XX Logan Av N 09-203883
Officers assisted Bomb Unit recovering several hundred pounds of fireworks from a traffic stop/a consent search.
THEFT
37XX Dupont Av N 09-203958
Victim reports a Mossberg 12 Gauge shotgun w/scope stolen from residence last night. V1 reports her daughter snuck a boy into house last night/now shotgun is missing.
SATURDAY (07-04):
Recover Gun: Officers stop a car near 27th and Knox at 0130. Driver was digging around near the center console, and officers recover a loaded 357 revolver.
Another infant DOA. Officers responded to a baby not breathing call at 19XX GVR at 0406 hours, but this was a bad address. A few minutes later officers found the father (and the correct address) at 25XX GVR. Infant was just over a month old, and sleeping with father. The father woke up and discovered the baby was lifeless. Medics transported the infant to NMMC where it later passed away.
Shooting at 36th and Humboldt at 0030 hours. Officers get call that a shooting victim showed up at NMMC at 0201 hrs. A very uncooperative 16 YOA V1 said it happened at 0030 near 36th and Humboldt. No scene was located. 09-204845.
Burglary of Dwelling
26XX Penn and 26XX Penn 16:00 hr s 09-205293
Suspect reached into a window at 26XX Penn and took the victims laptop. Victim chased the suspect on foot. The suspect entered a garage at 26XX Penn. Victim and another party found the suspect and held him until police arrived.
DOA
28XX Morgan Ave N 21:02 hrs 09-205584
Victim found DOA inside the residence. Victim had been deceased for a couple weeks. The neighbor had smelt an odor and went to check the house. The neighbor kicked in the door and then proceeded to remove items from the deceased residence. The scene was suspicious. The neighbor/AP1 was booked for burglary. CCN: 205776
SUNDAY (07-05):
ASLT 2
26th/Oliver Ave N 09-205851
Officers called to NMMC on a possible shooting/notified by doctors that the wound (to head) there was no penetration. Victim was unconscious but stable (NLT). Victim told witness that he was jumped near 26th/Oliver Ave N by unknown males, and he pedaled his bike to 27th/Dupont, where witness found him/transported him to NMMC. No scene was located. At this time, it is not known if this was a shooting or if the victim was struck in the head with a blunt object.
ASLT2
15XX W Broadway – Janine’s Foods 09-206489
Officers responded to a silent alarm at Janine’s Foods. Upon arriving, officers learned two teenagers were fighting inside the store. One teen then pulled out a gun/shot at victim inside store/missed. S1 then fled. There was some damage to floor. V1 was uncooperative/fled while officers were attempting to gather information. S1/BM, 15 yrs. was wearing all black clothing.
ROBPER 09-206554
Squad was called to the alley behind 41XX Aldrich Av. N. Victim states as she was walking down the alley, a vehicle drove behind her and front passenger got out and demanded victim’s money. Victim told him she didn’t have any and suspect then pointed a gun at victim. Victim again said she had no money. A backseat passenger got out of the vehicle had attempted to get money from victim. The suspect with the gun then struck the victim in the head with the gun. Suspects were able to get the victims money, approx. $500.00. The suspects then fled in the blue vehicle, southbound in the alley.
PC Weapons 09-206799
Squads called to a female with a “shotgun” in front of 31XX Fremont Av. N. Squads arrived to find a group of approx. 10 people arguing in front of the residence. Several females pointed out a female fitting the original description of the female with the gun. Rifle was found inside the residence and female booked for PC Weapons. Another male on scene was booked to DABUSE 5.
MONDAY (07-06):
PC WEAPONS
31ST/4TH STREET 09-207505
SQUAD SAW PROBLEM LANDLORD DRIVING IN THE AREA. OFFICER KNEW DRIVER’S STATUS WAS SUSPENDED. DURING STOP, OFFICER SAW A .45MM LASER SIGHTED HANDGUN ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. AP WAS BOOKED. AP AGAIN VOICED HIS HATE.
Directed Patrol Bullets: 06/30/09 – 07/06/09
09-205344 PC False Info. Adult male gives name of another during a TLE to avoid being arrested on wts.
09-205430 PC Autoth. Officer checks on plate/confirmed stolen from Mounds View. Driver booked.
09-202072 PC Dastr. Officers conducting surveillance observe a male aslt/choke a female. Booked.
09-204196 Fel Wt (burglary). Officers make vehicle stop on a party they know to have burglary wt.
09-204687 Fel Wt (Robag) Officers make a vehicle stop on a party they know to have a robbery wt.
13 misdemeanor arrests 21 traffic arrests 4 suspv stops
6 misdemeanor warrants 26 TLSs 11 susp stops
JCAT - NO REPORT AT THIS TIME.
K. Bjornstad, PST, 4th Pct.
Tim Hammett, Crime Prevention Specialist
Minneapolis Police Department - 4th Precinct
1925 Plymouth Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 673-2866
timothy.hammett@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
To Protect With Courage
To Serve With Compassion
Johnny Northside witnessed the police busting this guy robbing a dead guy.
28XX Morgan Ave N 21:02 hrs 09-205584
Victim found DOA inside the residence. Victim had been deceased for a couple weeks. The neighbor had smelt an odor and went to check the house. The neighbor kicked in the door and then proceeded to remove items from the deceased residence. The scene was suspicious. The neighbor/AP1 was booked for burglary. CCN: 205776
And don't miss this--slumlord gets busted for driving on a suspended licence and (I assume) improper carrying of his firearm. (No it is not OK to have it on the front seat next to you, even if you think you'll need it, as a North Minneapolis slumlord.)
31ST/4TH STREET 09-207505
SQUAD SAW PROBLEM LANDLORD DRIVING IN THE AREA. OFFICER KNEW DRIVER’S STATUS WAS SUSPENDED. DURING STOP, OFFICER SAW A .45MM LASER SIGHTED HANDGUN ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. AP WAS BOOKED. AP AGAIN VOICED HIS HATE.
MPD highlights below
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MPD provides this public safety information as a public service. These highlights are not reflective of all incidents handled or investigated by MPD during this time. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
HOMICIDES: NONE
DOA:
25XX Golden Valley Rd Saturday 07-04-09 01:00 hrs 09-204951
PG1/father said he and infant were lying in his bed and when he checked, he appeared to move. Later when he checked again, the infant was not breathing.
DOA
11XX 7th St N Friday 07-03-09 00:00 hrs 09-203575
PG1/mixed race/mother laid the infant boy down to sleep w/her in her bed next to a pillow. When she woke up to feed him, he wasn’t breathing.
ASSAULTS:
ASLT2
34 Av N & Dupont Av N Friday 07-03-09 18:30 hrs 09-204292
V1/BM-17 yrs. arrived at 4 Pct. w/mom stating S1/unk BM-20 yrs. w/silver automatic/wearing red glove on rt. hand/pony tail-dread locks threatened him w/gun after a road rage incident. S1 followed V1 until he ran out of gas. Suspect blocked V1’s vehicle, walked over to point his pistol possibly a 40 cal at V1’s head yelling something about hitting his car and then fled. S1’s veh/’90’s 2-door red Pontiac w/black bumper and a BF passenger was w/S1. V1 was frightened/shocked.
ASLT3
33XX Oliver Av N Friday 07-03-09 01:50 hrs 09-203571
Squad arrived to find V1/BM-41 yrs. w/injuries to head/face. V1 was intoxicated and claimed he was run over by someone but no further info/witnesses.
ASLT2
36 Av N & Humboldt Av Saturday 07-04-09 01:58 hrs 09-204845
V1/BM-16 yrs. was walking by himself when shot (NLT) in the leg. V1 was uncooperative and had no info.
ASLT2
26 Oliver Av N & York Av N Saturday 07-04-09 23:05 hrs 09-205851
V1/BM-21 yrs. was hit in the forehead while riding his bike by 2 unk suspects. He was taken to Hsp. by a resident of the area. Before he was unconscious, he told OT1 that he was “jumped” by 2 unknowns.
ASLT2
15XX Broadway Av W Sunday 07-05-09 14:36 hrs 09-206489
V1/BM was in Jenine’s, a business, and got into an argument w/S1-BM 15-16 yrs. w/black semi-auto handgun. V1 punched S1 in face 2 xs and S1 pointed gun at V1’s feet/shot one time. V1 not injured and did not want anything to do w/assault. S1 GOA.
RAPE:
ROBBERY:
ROBPER
6XX Broadway Av W Tuesday 06-30-09 16:00 hrs 09-203752
V1/BF-30 yrs. walked in to report she had been robbed after withdrawing $596 from ATM at a gas station/walked to the bus stop when 4 unk BMs approached/demanded money. S1 had a knife because of cuts to her 4-arm/leg.
ROBPER
32XX Morgan Av N Wednesday 07-01-09 21:55 hrs 09-201874
V1/BF-52 yrs. was strong-armed by 3/unk BMs 18-25 yrs. all wearing black skull caps as she walked up to her apt. bldg. door/grabbed her $50 purse containing $400 cash/$300 in money orders. Suspects were GOA.
ROBPAG
12 Av N & Knox Av N Thursday 07-02-09 00:30 hrs 09-202100
V1/BM-38 yrs. was at the intersection when S1/known BM pulled a black semi-automatic handgun/demanded money. V1 was struck on the head by all 4 suspects causing his injuries. They stole $27/ pair of ½ karat earrings. The 3 BM suspects were unknown and it was too dark to ID.
ROBPAG
Broadway Av W & James Av N Thursday 07-02-09 18:30 hrs 09-203042
V1/BM-16 yrs. robbed at gunpoint w/black revolver-brn handle of $150 by S1/unk BM 20-25 yrs. /white doo rag/goatee/braids-GOA.
ROBPAG
14XX 25th Av N Thursday 07-02-09 22:24 hrs 09-203294
V1/BM-19 yrs. was waiting for his friend/cousin to meet him at 24th Av & Emerson Av N to visit a friend’s house. They entered the back yard and 8 BMs were on the porch. S1 walked up to V1 putting a silver revolver against his back and told him to give him the $200. V1 gave him a $100 and a $1 bill/told to go away. S1 came out front yelling “Hey you only gave me $100.” V1 took off running. Suspects GOA.
ROBPER
Dowling Av N & Girard Av N Thursday 07-02-09 13:50 hrs 09-202621
V1/AM-19 yrs. and V2/WM-19 yrs. had just left the store walking to V1’s home when 2unk BM suspects 19-20 yrs. ran toward them. V1 fell and S1 pointed a silver handgun demanding money. Stolen were cells, wallets and $3. Little info/suspects GOA.
ROBPAG
10XX Knox Av N Friday 07-03-09 08:00 hrs 09-203758
V1/BF-25 yrs. had just pulled up in her veh/getting her son out of car seat when S1/unk BM 20-40 yrs. on a bike asked if she had change. V1 had her purse slung over left shoulder so S1 grabbed it and she thinks she saw a black knife in S1’s hand. S1 - GOA.
ROBPER
32XX Logan Av N Friday 07-03-09 02:28 hrs 09-203603
V1/WM-32 yrs. was punched in head numerous times by 2 unk BMs 18-25 yrs. when he said he didn’t have any money. Suspects were GOA.
ROBPER
37XX Lyndale Av N Saturday 07-04-09 22:00 hrs 09-205742
V1/BF-43 yrs. passed out on the couch from drinking/woke up to unk people beating her up. Stolen were her Id, SS #Card, etc.
ROBPER
18XX James Av N Saturday 07-04-09 22:25 hrs 09-205752
V1/BM-14 yrs. was in N. Commons Park when AP1/BM-16 yrs. approached him /stole $5. As V1 and friends walked away, AP2/BM-15 yrs. ran up behind V1/struck his left temple (NLT). Medical not needed.
ROBPAG
41XX Aldrich Av N Sunday 07-05-09 16:20 hrs 09-206554
V1/mixed race female-22 yrs. was walking in an alley when a blue 4 dr. Saturn w/dents in doors drove up. S1 drove and S2 jumped out demanding money w/black silver handgun. S3 grabbed the (5) $100 bills out of her hands/fled.
ROBPER
18 Av N & Dupont Av N Monday 07-06-09 06:40 hrs 09-207235
V1/BF-55 yrs. claims to have been robbed after walking w/$754 in her hand by S1/unk BM/dreadlocks/20-30 yrs. who she has seen at a drug house. She had just walked past it to go to Cub Foods and hasn’t smoked crack in a year. S1 was GOA.
ROBPER
31 Av N & 4th St N Monday 07-06-09 02:00 hrs 09-207355
V1/NA Female-21 yrs. and V2/NA Male-24 yrs. were at a 4th of July party and walked home when bottle rockets were shot at them by 4 BFs and 3 BMs. The BFs charged V1 punching/kicking so V2/husband tried to protect her when the BMs jumped him/stole his wallet/$200/house keys/cell. Suspects later stole $800 from a dresser in their apartment and GOA.
WEAPONS: WEEK TO DATE– 14 /YEAR TO DATE – 175 (4th Pct) /OTHER PRECINCTS – 162YTD (1, 2, 3 & 5 Pcts.)
WEAP
Emerson Av N & Lowry Av N Tuesday 06-30-09 14:06 hrs 09-200133
Shots were fired by AP1/Eddins, Joseph-BM/19 yrs., AP2/Thorpe, Cortez-BM/19 yrs., AP3/Wells, Tony Lynn-BM/25 yrs. and S1/BM-27 yrs., S2/BM-20 yrs. A STURM RUGER, .357 Cal, 4” BBL, 6-shot revolver USA and TAURUS, .38 Cal Special, 3” BBL, 5-shot revolver were recovered.
WEAP
26 Av N & 6th St N Friday 07-03-09 12:41 hrs 09-203928
AP1/Roberts, Kadom – BM/23 yrs. stopped on a TLE. A loaded TAURUS .45 Cal semi-auto 4”BBL pistol w/case and drugs/paraphernalia were found in backpack.
WEAP
26XX Knox Av N Saturday 07-04-09 01:30 hrs 09-204814
AP1/Eaton, Haywood J. /BM 18 yrs. and AP2/ Robinson, Jonte G. /BM-18 yrs. stopped on a TLE where a SMITH & WESSON .357 Cal. 7-shot revolver w/6” BBL USA was found in the center console.
WEAP
33XX Emerson Av N Sunday 07-05-09 20:27 hrs 09-206799
Person w/gun call. AP1/Sanford, Keisha-BF 33 yrs. had a NORINCO 7.62 CAL semi-auto rifle and AP2/Hudson Jr, William-BM 29 yrs. (Chicago) for DASLT5.
WEAP
29 Av N & Penn Av N Monday 07-06-09 11:49 hrs 09-207411
Routine check showed driver/WM have a suspended MN DL. There was a knife w/4 ½” blade on the console next to him.
WEAP
31 Av N & 4th St. N Monday 07-06-09 13:43 hrs 09-207505
AP1/Kleindl, Phillip/WM-62 yrs. was DAR and carrying w/out permit a SPRINGFIELD ARMORY, .45 Cal semi-auto 4” BBL w/laser& flashlight, knife w/4” blade.
WEAP
34 Av N & Emerson Av N Monday 07-06-09 18:23 hrs 09-207745
A TLE was conducted on AP1/Edwards, Lonzell Q. /BM-22 yrs. for DAS along with AP2/Coleman, Jessica/BF-23 yrs. A SMITH & WESSON .22 Cal, 8-shot revolver, USA was recovered.
RECOVERED HANDGUNS/WEAPONS: 14
PATROL HIGHLIGHTS SUBMITTED:
TUESDAY (06-30):
DISWEA
23XX Irving Ave N 09-199679
Squads respond to shot-spotter activation at above location; they hear more gunshots. Officers surround house and eventually make contact with occupants/check the house for possible gunshot victim(s). Officers locate a .40 handgun, a 9mm handgun, and a short barrel, pistol grip .12 gauge shotgun inside the residence. Officers also recover a spent .12 gauge round outside, along with 9mm DCC. 3 parties booked for PC Reckless Discharge of a Firearm. AP was captured on video exchanging something for money. When stopped AP had 70 grams of marijuana in his possession. (CCN-09-200463)
WEDNESDAY (07-01):
THURSDAY (07-02):
FRIDAY (07-03):
MV Pursuit at 0200 hours, CCN 09-203578: Officer tries to stop a car that was speeding NB on 4th Street from 34th. The driver finally stopped just north of Dowling. Driver is believed to be intoxicated/handed over to U of M squad for DWI.
DOA at 11XX North 7th Street at 2351 hours: When Officers arrived; paramedics were performing CPR on a five month old baby boy. The baby later dies at HCMC. There does not appear to be anything suspicious, but I request 710 to the scene. They do respond and officers remain at the apartment so a search warrant can be obtained. CCN 09-203575.
Robbery of Person at 32XX Logan at 0228. Vic is jumped from behind by two suspects. He suffers a possible broken ear drum. A possible suspect is chased by officers, including K9/bitten. CCN 09-203603.
FIREWORKS
36XX Logan Av N 09-203883
Officers assisted Bomb Unit recovering several hundred pounds of fireworks from a traffic stop/a consent search.
THEFT
37XX Dupont Av N 09-203958
Victim reports a Mossberg 12 Gauge shotgun w/scope stolen from residence last night. V1 reports her daughter snuck a boy into house last night/now shotgun is missing.
SATURDAY (07-04):
Recover Gun: Officers stop a car near 27th and Knox at 0130. Driver was digging around near the center console, and officers recover a loaded 357 revolver.
Another infant DOA. Officers responded to a baby not breathing call at 19XX GVR at 0406 hours, but this was a bad address. A few minutes later officers found the father (and the correct address) at 25XX GVR. Infant was just over a month old, and sleeping with father. The father woke up and discovered the baby was lifeless. Medics transported the infant to NMMC where it later passed away.
Shooting at 36th and Humboldt at 0030 hours. Officers get call that a shooting victim showed up at NMMC at 0201 hrs. A very uncooperative 16 YOA V1 said it happened at 0030 near 36th and Humboldt. No scene was located. 09-204845.
Burglary of Dwelling
26XX Penn and 26XX Penn 16:00 hr s 09-205293
Suspect reached into a window at 26XX Penn and took the victims laptop. Victim chased the suspect on foot. The suspect entered a garage at 26XX Penn. Victim and another party found the suspect and held him until police arrived.
DOA
28XX Morgan Ave N 21:02 hrs 09-205584
Victim found DOA inside the residence. Victim had been deceased for a couple weeks. The neighbor had smelt an odor and went to check the house. The neighbor kicked in the door and then proceeded to remove items from the deceased residence. The scene was suspicious. The neighbor/AP1 was booked for burglary. CCN: 205776
SUNDAY (07-05):
ASLT 2
26th/Oliver Ave N 09-205851
Officers called to NMMC on a possible shooting/notified by doctors that the wound (to head) there was no penetration. Victim was unconscious but stable (NLT). Victim told witness that he was jumped near 26th/Oliver Ave N by unknown males, and he pedaled his bike to 27th/Dupont, where witness found him/transported him to NMMC. No scene was located. At this time, it is not known if this was a shooting or if the victim was struck in the head with a blunt object.
ASLT2
15XX W Broadway – Janine’s Foods 09-206489
Officers responded to a silent alarm at Janine’s Foods. Upon arriving, officers learned two teenagers were fighting inside the store. One teen then pulled out a gun/shot at victim inside store/missed. S1 then fled. There was some damage to floor. V1 was uncooperative/fled while officers were attempting to gather information. S1/BM, 15 yrs. was wearing all black clothing.
ROBPER 09-206554
Squad was called to the alley behind 41XX Aldrich Av. N. Victim states as she was walking down the alley, a vehicle drove behind her and front passenger got out and demanded victim’s money. Victim told him she didn’t have any and suspect then pointed a gun at victim. Victim again said she had no money. A backseat passenger got out of the vehicle had attempted to get money from victim. The suspect with the gun then struck the victim in the head with the gun. Suspects were able to get the victims money, approx. $500.00. The suspects then fled in the blue vehicle, southbound in the alley.
PC Weapons 09-206799
Squads called to a female with a “shotgun” in front of 31XX Fremont Av. N. Squads arrived to find a group of approx. 10 people arguing in front of the residence. Several females pointed out a female fitting the original description of the female with the gun. Rifle was found inside the residence and female booked for PC Weapons. Another male on scene was booked to DABUSE 5.
MONDAY (07-06):
PC WEAPONS
31ST/4TH STREET 09-207505
SQUAD SAW PROBLEM LANDLORD DRIVING IN THE AREA. OFFICER KNEW DRIVER’S STATUS WAS SUSPENDED. DURING STOP, OFFICER SAW A .45MM LASER SIGHTED HANDGUN ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. AP WAS BOOKED. AP AGAIN VOICED HIS HATE.
Directed Patrol Bullets: 06/30/09 – 07/06/09
09-205344 PC False Info. Adult male gives name of another during a TLE to avoid being arrested on wts.
09-205430 PC Autoth. Officer checks on plate/confirmed stolen from Mounds View. Driver booked.
09-202072 PC Dastr. Officers conducting surveillance observe a male aslt/choke a female. Booked.
09-204196 Fel Wt (burglary). Officers make vehicle stop on a party they know to have burglary wt.
09-204687 Fel Wt (Robag) Officers make a vehicle stop on a party they know to have a robbery wt.
13 misdemeanor arrests 21 traffic arrests 4 suspv stops
6 misdemeanor warrants 26 TLSs 11 susp stops
JCAT - NO REPORT AT THIS TIME.
K. Bjornstad, PST, 4th Pct.
Tim Hammett, Crime Prevention Specialist
Minneapolis Police Department - 4th Precinct
1925 Plymouth Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 673-2866
timothy.hammett@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
To Protect With Courage
To Serve With Compassion
7.06.2009
Missing vulnerable adult (Update)
Press Release below
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Missing 74 year-old found
July 6, 2009 (MINNEAPOLIS) Cancel the attempt to locate on the missing 74 year-old south Minneapolis man. He has been located unharmed and is currently checked in at North Memorial Medical Center.
PIO contact for this incident is Sgt Jesse Garcia III.
Earlier press release below
He walked out of Abbot Northwestern Hospital yesterday afternoon
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Police seek help in locating missing 74 year-old
July 6, 2009 (MINNEAPOLIS) The Minneapolis Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing 74 year-old south Minneapolis man. Staff from Abbott Northwestern hospital reported that Vincent Hamann walked away from the hospital at around 2:30 PM Sunday afternoon.
Hamann is a white male, 5’8” and 200 pounds. He is described as having grey hair, grey goatee and wire framed glasses. When he was last seen he was wearing a gray striped polo shirt, tan pants and Reebok tennis shoes. Hamann is considered a vulnerable adult and may be mentally confused and experiencing some memory loss.
Anyone who has seen or located Hamann is asked to call Abbott Northwestern Hospital Security at 612-863-5416 or call 911.
Photo is below and attached.
PIO contact for this incident is Sgt Jesse Garcia III.
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Sgt Jesse Garcia III
Minneapolis Police Department
Public Information Officer
jesse.garcia@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
(office) 612-673-2995
(nextel) 612-919-9023
(fax) 612-673-2613
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Missing 74 year-old found
July 6, 2009 (MINNEAPOLIS) Cancel the attempt to locate on the missing 74 year-old south Minneapolis man. He has been located unharmed and is currently checked in at North Memorial Medical Center.
PIO contact for this incident is Sgt Jesse Garcia III.
Earlier press release below
He walked out of Abbot Northwestern Hospital yesterday afternoon
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Police seek help in locating missing 74 year-old
July 6, 2009 (MINNEAPOLIS) The Minneapolis Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing 74 year-old south Minneapolis man. Staff from Abbott Northwestern hospital reported that Vincent Hamann walked away from the hospital at around 2:30 PM Sunday afternoon.
Hamann is a white male, 5’8” and 200 pounds. He is described as having grey hair, grey goatee and wire framed glasses. When he was last seen he was wearing a gray striped polo shirt, tan pants and Reebok tennis shoes. Hamann is considered a vulnerable adult and may be mentally confused and experiencing some memory loss.
Anyone who has seen or located Hamann is asked to call Abbott Northwestern Hospital Security at 612-863-5416 or call 911.
Photo is below and attached.
PIO contact for this incident is Sgt Jesse Garcia III.
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Sgt Jesse Garcia III
Minneapolis Police Department
Public Information Officer
jesse.garcia@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
(office) 612-673-2995
(nextel) 612-919-9023
(fax) 612-673-2613
7.02.2009
18 charged in major Twin Cities pot bust
I remember when I lived in St. Paul, Hmong farmers were supplying produce for the farmer's market in St. Paul. Apparently some of them have been using their agricultural skills in another way. And before anybody jumps in to bring in the pot should be de-criminalized angle, I should point out that these people were also stealing power in what was a pretty huge operation. Looks like they got to it a little late.
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18 charged in major Twin Cities pot bust
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18 charged in major Twin Cities pot bust
Arrest in Homicide #6
MPD Press Release Below
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Arrest made in Bossen Terrace homicide
July 2, 2009 (MINNEAPOLIS) The Minneapolis Police Homicide Unit announced today that an arrest has been made in connection with the June 29th homicide that occurred at 5710 Bossen Terrace in south Minneapolis.
In the incident, which was discovered around 7 pm, an EMS crew responding to a medical emergency discovered that the patient was deceased and that the death appeared to be a homicide. Minneapolis Homicide investigators have been working the case since that point. In cooperation with the Minneapolis Police Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT) homicide investigators arrested Andres Rocha-Campinz (Date of birth 8-6-1990) last night at approximately 9 pm in the 3100 block of 15th Avenue South.
Rocha-Campinz is currently being held at HCJ for PC Murder. Investigators are working with the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office on criminal charges which are expected possibly as early as later this afternoon.
A booking photo is not currently available.
The PIO contact for this case is Sgt. William Palmer.
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Arrest made in Bossen Terrace homicide
July 2, 2009 (MINNEAPOLIS) The Minneapolis Police Homicide Unit announced today that an arrest has been made in connection with the June 29th homicide that occurred at 5710 Bossen Terrace in south Minneapolis.
In the incident, which was discovered around 7 pm, an EMS crew responding to a medical emergency discovered that the patient was deceased and that the death appeared to be a homicide. Minneapolis Homicide investigators have been working the case since that point. In cooperation with the Minneapolis Police Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT) homicide investigators arrested Andres Rocha-Campinz (Date of birth 8-6-1990) last night at approximately 9 pm in the 3100 block of 15th Avenue South.
Rocha-Campinz is currently being held at HCJ for PC Murder. Investigators are working with the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office on criminal charges which are expected possibly as early as later this afternoon.
A booking photo is not currently available.
The PIO contact for this case is Sgt. William Palmer.
6.29.2009
Possible Homicide #6
Even if this turns out to be a homicide, we are still well below last year and below St. Paul which has 7 or 8, I believe, at present. MPD Media Release below
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Police investigate suspicious death
June 29, 2009 (MINNEAPOLIS) Shortly before 7 p.m. EMS personnel responded to a medical call in the 5700 block of Bossen Terrace on the southern edge of the Third Precinct. When EMS personnel arrived at the apartment it was apparent that the adult male for whom medical attention had been summoned was deceased and that the death appeared suspicious.
Minneapolis Police personnel responded to the scene and the Minneapolis Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating the case. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office will determine the cause of death and identify the victim.
There are no suspects in custody. The Minneapolis Police are asking that anyone who can provide information about this case contact the TIPS line at 612-692-TIPS (8477).
The PIO contact for this case is Sgt. William Palmer. The CCN is 09-199339.
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Police investigate suspicious death
June 29, 2009 (MINNEAPOLIS) Shortly before 7 p.m. EMS personnel responded to a medical call in the 5700 block of Bossen Terrace on the southern edge of the Third Precinct. When EMS personnel arrived at the apartment it was apparent that the adult male for whom medical attention had been summoned was deceased and that the death appeared suspicious.
Minneapolis Police personnel responded to the scene and the Minneapolis Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating the case. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office will determine the cause of death and identify the victim.
There are no suspects in custody. The Minneapolis Police are asking that anyone who can provide information about this case contact the TIPS line at 612-692-TIPS (8477).
The PIO contact for this case is Sgt. William Palmer. The CCN is 09-199339.
Suspects Charged in Light Rail muggings
City Pages has the story. Looks like the security cameras helped police ID the suspects. The pattern went public when a Pioneer Press Transit reporter got mugged.
New Burglary Alert and crime prevention tips
Yes, burglary is on the upswing.
MPD Crime Alert below
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Hello,
We need your help! We are seeing an uptick in Burglaries. Specifically garage burglaries. Many of these involve no force. This means that either doors are left open or unlocked. Bicycles still seem to be the most commonly stolen item from the garages.
We need our Community Partners to get the word out. Let everyone on your block know;
1. Lock your garage doors and make sure they shut completely as you're leaving. Don't be in such a hurry that you drive away while your garage door is shutting. The door sensors may trip and leave your garage open all day.
2. Keep your garage doors locked and shut even when you are home. We have had people working in their front yards be victims of garage burglaries. They leave the garage open after getting gardening tools out and go to the front yard. The opportunist walks through the alley and sees the open garage and in seconds takes a bike.
3. Keep your house doors locked even when working in the yard. Don't leave your front door vulnerable and unlocked while you work in the back yard.
4. Watch for ANY suspicious activity/behavior on your block. If you see ANYTHING suspicious please call 911. Don't be afraid to use 911 to let us know something suspicious is happening on your block. You are our partners, we need you to call.
5. Be a good witness. Get as much description as you can. Observe any physical features of suspicious parties, clothing, vehicles, tattoo's, license plates and any other information that can help us locate or identify the person. I have attached a good form to have handy to make notes on what you saw.
6. Attend or start a neighbor Crime & Safety Committee meeting. Be informed and help keep your neighbors informed.
7. Make sure your motion lights work and that when they go off at night, you or your neighbors pay attention to why they went off.
8. Cut down foliage that is blocking lines of site. We need you to be able to watch out for your neighbors and your neighbors to be able to watch out for you.
9. Stay in contact with your neighbors and welcome anyone who has recently moved in (or those you haven't met yet that have been there for a while).
Remember please:
Please pass this information on to your neighbors if they do not receive these emails (copy emails and paste them into a new message rather than forwarding them). Tell your neighbors how to sign up for these alerts – visit http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/police/crimealert/signup.asp.
Please let your block club members know about these events.
Be aware of your surroundings. Call 911 on any suspicious activity, persons, or vehicles.
Watch for people on the street before exiting your home or vehicle.
When you get into your car, lock your doors and do not just sit in the parked vehicle.
Do not carry excessive cash, credit cards, or other items. Bring only what you need.
Write down the numbers and contact information for all your credit/debit cards so you can call and cancel them immediately if they are taken or lost. Keep this information in a safe location.
Get involved with (or start) your neighborhoods Crime & Safety committee
CARAG call Scott Engle 823-2520 for more information on neighborhood meetings
East Harriet meets the 3rd Monday of each month at Java Jacks, contact Matt Perry at 839-3320 for more information.
Kingfield meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at MLK Park, contact Sarah at 823-5980 for more information.
Lyndale meets the second Tuesday of each month at the 5th Pct, contact Mark at 824-9402 for more information.
If you have information on a crime please call the MPD Tips Line at (612) 692-8477.
If you witness a crime, try to look for this information:
People: Estimated height, weight, build, age, race, gender, distinguishing features, and clothing.
Vehicle: License plate number, make, model, year, and color.
People and vehicles: Time they came/left, and what direction they were last seen headed.
Also note if a weapon is involved.
For additional crime prevention resources please visit the City of Minneapolis’s crime prevention website at http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/police/crime-prevention/.
Again, please call 911 with suspicious person/activity complaints if you see something out of the ordinary.
Thanks
Tom
For questions, contact:
Tom Thompson, Crime Prevention Specialist
Minneapolis Police Department, 5th Precinct
(612) 673-2823
thomas.thompson@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
To Protect With Courage
To Serve With Compassion
MPD Crime Alert below
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Hello,
We need your help! We are seeing an uptick in Burglaries. Specifically garage burglaries. Many of these involve no force. This means that either doors are left open or unlocked. Bicycles still seem to be the most commonly stolen item from the garages.
We need our Community Partners to get the word out. Let everyone on your block know;
1. Lock your garage doors and make sure they shut completely as you're leaving. Don't be in such a hurry that you drive away while your garage door is shutting. The door sensors may trip and leave your garage open all day.
2. Keep your garage doors locked and shut even when you are home. We have had people working in their front yards be victims of garage burglaries. They leave the garage open after getting gardening tools out and go to the front yard. The opportunist walks through the alley and sees the open garage and in seconds takes a bike.
3. Keep your house doors locked even when working in the yard. Don't leave your front door vulnerable and unlocked while you work in the back yard.
4. Watch for ANY suspicious activity/behavior on your block. If you see ANYTHING suspicious please call 911. Don't be afraid to use 911 to let us know something suspicious is happening on your block. You are our partners, we need you to call.
5. Be a good witness. Get as much description as you can. Observe any physical features of suspicious parties, clothing, vehicles, tattoo's, license plates and any other information that can help us locate or identify the person. I have attached a good form to have handy to make notes on what you saw.
6. Attend or start a neighbor Crime & Safety Committee meeting. Be informed and help keep your neighbors informed.
7. Make sure your motion lights work and that when they go off at night, you or your neighbors pay attention to why they went off.
8. Cut down foliage that is blocking lines of site. We need you to be able to watch out for your neighbors and your neighbors to be able to watch out for you.
9. Stay in contact with your neighbors and welcome anyone who has recently moved in (or those you haven't met yet that have been there for a while).
Remember please:
Please pass this information on to your neighbors if they do not receive these emails (copy emails and paste them into a new message rather than forwarding them). Tell your neighbors how to sign up for these alerts – visit http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/police/crimealert/signup.asp.
Please let your block club members know about these events.
Be aware of your surroundings. Call 911 on any suspicious activity, persons, or vehicles.
Watch for people on the street before exiting your home or vehicle.
When you get into your car, lock your doors and do not just sit in the parked vehicle.
Do not carry excessive cash, credit cards, or other items. Bring only what you need.
Write down the numbers and contact information for all your credit/debit cards so you can call and cancel them immediately if they are taken or lost. Keep this information in a safe location.
Get involved with (or start) your neighborhoods Crime & Safety committee
CARAG call Scott Engle 823-2520 for more information on neighborhood meetings
East Harriet meets the 3rd Monday of each month at Java Jacks, contact Matt Perry at 839-3320 for more information.
Kingfield meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at MLK Park, contact Sarah at 823-5980 for more information.
Lyndale meets the second Tuesday of each month at the 5th Pct, contact Mark at 824-9402 for more information.
If you have information on a crime please call the MPD Tips Line at (612) 692-8477.
If you witness a crime, try to look for this information:
People: Estimated height, weight, build, age, race, gender, distinguishing features, and clothing.
Vehicle: License plate number, make, model, year, and color.
People and vehicles: Time they came/left, and what direction they were last seen headed.
Also note if a weapon is involved.
For additional crime prevention resources please visit the City of Minneapolis’s crime prevention website at http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/police/crime-prevention/.
Again, please call 911 with suspicious person/activity complaints if you see something out of the ordinary.
Thanks
Tom
For questions, contact:
Tom Thompson, Crime Prevention Specialist
Minneapolis Police Department, 5th Precinct
(612) 673-2823
thomas.thompson@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
To Protect With Courage
To Serve With Compassion
Crime News Roundup
- Police shot and wounded a suspect over the weekend in Precinct 3 (See Press Release Below)
- Crack house fire in North. Johnny Northside has the pictures and details
- I got added to a series of emails by concerned neighbors in Northeast discussing a resident's home getting burglarized. One of the most frustrating things that happened to her (other than her home getting completely trashed was that she almost immediately became a victim of ID theft. (These guys were pros--they disabled her burglar alarm and broke into her safe). Something that's good to remember in the chaotic aftermath of a burglary is that requesting new cards from your CC companies may not be enough. You should also freeze your credit record to prevent ID thieves from simply opening new accounts in your name. Here is info about how to go about it.
- Also a heartwarming story came to me via my neighborhood email list. Car thieves were caught thanks to a resident who noticed a strange car full of people parked in a neighbor's driveway. When questioned, the people in the car gave a vague (and unconvincing) answer and shoved off. Long story short--the neighbor got the plates and called it in to 911. It was a stolen car and the perps were apprehended. Who knows what other crime spree was thwarted by the actions of this alert neighbor. Moral of the story, if something looks wrong, call it in. Let the 911 operator decide what priority to give it.
Police shoot and wound armed suspect
June 28, 2009 (MINNEAPOLIS) Just before 3:30 this morning patrol officers in the Third Precinct responded to a shots fired call in the area of Park Avenue South and East 19th Street. Information from 911 about the suspects directed officers into the area of East 14th Street and Park Avenue South. Two suspects were located and officers tried to stop them. One of the suspects immediately complied with officers and was taken into custody without incident. The other suspect, who was armed with a firearm, fled on foot with a uniformed officer chasing him.
A confrontation between the armed suspect and officers took place on East 14th Street between Park and Chicago Avenues. At least one officer fired his service weapon at the armed suspect and that suspect sustained a non-life threatening injury. The officers at the scene were not injured. When the wounded suspect was taken into custody a firearm was recovered. The suspect is currently being treated at HCMC for his injury. A third male suspect who was seen in the area could not be located.
The Minneapolis Police Homicide and Internal Affairs Units will be investigating this case. Several officers who were at the scene will be on paid administrative leave while the investigation continues. These officers will be identified on Monday June 29th.
Anyone with information about the remaining suspect is asked to call the TIPS line at 612-692-TIPS(8477).
There is PIO availability regarding this case until 6:30 a.m. and then after 11 a.m. It is not expected that there will be any further updates on this case today. The CCN is 09-197763.
6.24.2009
Final Chapter in Gabby's/NE Saga?
Star Tribune: The city lost the lawsuit Gabby's filed against it and will pay up to the tune of $201,000. You can find my previous posts here. H/T Eastside Defender.
4th Precinct Weekly Highlights
Shootings, stabbings, drug deals that didn't come off quite as the participants wanted or expected. I don't think that sex offender was properly registered if he was staying at a home with a 12 year old girl.
Compiled by the staff of the 4th Precinct (North Minneapolis)
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4TH PRECINCT HIGHLIGHTS - WEEK 595– June 16 to June 22, 2009
MPD provides this public safety information as a public service. These highlights are not reflective of all incidents handled or investigated by MPD during this time. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
HOMICIDES: NONE
ASSAULTS:
ASLT2
28XX Oliver Av N Tuesday 06-16-09 00:30 hrs 09-182369
AP1/Walker Jr, James-WM 40 yrs. is the uncle of V1/WF-17 yrs. V1 was asked by AP1/drunk to pick him up from the bar. and so V2/WM-17 yrs. went with her. AP1 thought V2 was the abusive ex-boyfriend of V1/made him get out of the car. When they arrived home, AP1 was out of control choking/hitting V1 in face and went to get his bat. V3/Wm-38 yrs. was watching/got the focus on him instead of the kids then all three got the bat away from AP1 who then made threats of a gun. AP1 fled in vehicle.
ASLT2 (Footlocker)
910 Broadway Av W Tuesday 06-16-09 12:18 hrs 09-182712
AP1/Nickens, Finest Andre-BM 28 yrs. stole a $160 pair of AIR Jordan’s after threat to kill V1/clerk if no shoes.
ASLT2
Broadway Av W & Girard Av N Tuesday 06-16-09 15:40 hrs 09-182910
V1/BM-34 yrs. was shot in right elbow on the street by S1/unk BM 20-30 yrs. w/9mm. Shell casing located at NW entrance of Marathon Gas Station. V1 stated that 3 BMs shot at him from inside a black CHEV Monte Carlo. A witness saw a BM walking on Broadway and casually pulls out a handgun/shooting in the direction of SW corner of Fremont Av N/W. Broadway firing once. V1 became out of control in ambulance/refused medical. NLT injury.
ASLT2
29XX Morgan Av N Tuesday 06-16-09 23:52 hrs 09-183372
V1/BM-21 yrs. was shot in left bicep. He stated he had no suspect info and did not see who shot him.
ASLT2
701 Broadway Av W Wednesday 06-17-09 19:31 hrs 09-184303
V1/BF-23 yrs. punched/stabbed in the face w/unk object just outside of Olympic Café. While ordering food, AP1/Dorsey, Cary –BM 46 yrs. started harassing her/being vulgar. She left after she told him to leave her alone/unk to her. He followed her out.
ASLT2
14XX 25th Av N Thursday 06-18-09 18:00 hrs 09-185754
V1/BM-39 yrs. knows S1/BM-38 yrs. through a cousin. They got into an argument over the phone on 06-17-09. On this date, V1 had a small surgical procedure done on his groin/awakened by S1 kicking him in head 3xs and then pulled out a “black automatic” w/red laser dot yelling, “Nigger I will kill you!” After that, S1 left in a green Plymouth Voyager
ASLT2
29XX 4th St N Thursday 06-18-09 23:10 hrs 09-186018
V1/BF-15 yrs. was dragged/run over by suspect veh/FORD Explorer ’98 – ’05 black/grey SUV with 3 BF suspects 18 – 20 yrs. inside. V1 and 2 others were arguing w/suspects in vehicle. An apple was thrown at V1 or V1 threw the apple at the SUV/unk. V1 along w/2 others went over to SUV/V1 started punching the passenger or passenger grabbed V1 and the driver took off dropping her at 20 mph so she was run over by the rear wheels. There are 2 different stories. V1 has NLT injuries/Suspects GOA.
ASLT2
29XX 4th St N Friday 06-19-09 18:30 hrs 09-186985
Officers located V1/WM-56 yrs. unconscious who the caller stated he was assaulted. V1 had no ID but had a crack pipe, wine coolers but knew nothing. V1 had severe brain injury, jaw fracture, rib fracture, hematoma and collapsed lung.
ASLT2
23XX James Av N Friday 06-19-09 22:00 hrs 09-187770
V1/BM-48 yrs., V2 /BF-18 yrs. and V3/Unk female-0 yrs. is girlfriend of V1 was visiting when the house was shot at. The bullet went through V1’s upstairs bedroom. No one was hurt and they have no info as to who would do this.
RAPE:
CSCM
24XX Sheridan Av N Saturday 06-20-09 08:00 hrs 09-09-189528
V1/BF-12 yrs. was molested by AP1/Jordan, Kenneth-BM 29 yrs. OT1/BF was hit in the face by AP1 because she tried to get her $180 back that he stole from her house. AP1, a Registered Sex Offender, had been staying w/parents of V1. Medical refused.
CSCR
23XX Washington Av N Sunday 06-21-09 00:00 hrs 09-189237
V1/WF-21 arrived at Holiday Gas Station confused/scratched up/bruised and stated she may have been raped. V1 was drinking w/boyfriend/OT1-WM 31 yrs. and got into an argument. After that, she doesn’t remember anything until OT2/unk BM woke her up near railroad tracks. OT2 was also next to her at the Holiday Station. V1’s $600 Louis Vatton shoes, purse and cell were missing. No crime scene found.
ROBBERY:
ROBBIZ (Footlocker)
910 Broadway Av W Tuesday 06-16-09 12:18 hrs 09-182712
Silent alarm activated. Call stated a male suspect w/handgun had stolen tennis shoes/NIKE $160. Employee got veh plate number as it fled. AP1/Nickens, Finest-BM 28 yrs. threatened V1/BM-24 yrs. at gunpoint.
ROBPAG (ATT)
Broadway Av W & Knox Av N Tuesday 06-16-09 22:30 hrs 09-183299
V1/WM-22 yrs. was stabbed (NLT) by S1/unk AM-0 yrs. who demanded money. V1 went to neighbors next door/a ride to Hsp.
ROBPER
Olson Mem Hwy & Penn Av N Tuesday 06-16-09 16:20 hrs 09-182944
V1/WM-28 yrs. robbed of wallet/$35 at a MTC bus shelter when 3 BMs (20’s) showed up w/S1 strangling him and S2 grabbing at his pants. S3 was the lookout. GOA.
ROBPER
Broadway Av W & Irving Av N Tuesday 06-16-09 22:00 hrs 09-183275
V1/BM-18 yrs. was walking when 4 BMs surrounded him/asked a gang question/punched him in back of head/took his wallet.
ROBPAG
40XX Vincent Av N Wednesday 06-17-09 21:41 hrs 09-184469
V1/BM-17 yrs. robbed by S1/known BM-16 yrs. and S2/unk BM 16-17 yrs. after he rode around w/them all day smoking MJ plus 2 other BMs. V1 fell asleep/awoke by being punched in eye/all suspects were going through his pockets/stole cell and $60.
ROBPAG
42XX Irving Av N Wednesday 06-17-09 22:46 hrs 09-184582
V1/BM-16 yrs. and V2/BM-15 yrs. were robbed while taking trash out by 5 BM suspects 12-18 yrs. of whom 3 pulled pistols out and demanded money. A cell and $21 was taken. Suspects GOA.
ROBPER
34XX Irving Av N Wednesday 06-17-09 14:00 hrs 09-183909
V1/Mixed race male-11 yrs. was by his house when 4 BM teens 12-13 yrs. started punching him/stole his dark green dirt bike.
ROBPAG
27 Av N & Oliver Av N Thursday 06-18-09 04:30 hrs 09-184913
V1/BM-49 yrs. was punched in face/knocked to ground and robbed at gunpoint by 4 unk BMs 26-30 yrs. of wallet w/$150.
ROBPER
Broadway Av W & Emerson Av N Sunday 06-21-09 04:39 hrs 09-189219
V1/BF-23 yrs. was robbed of $65/EBT card walking/passed a bus shelter and felt something in her side by S1/unk BM 32-37 yrs.
ROBBIZ (Taylor Entllc ‘sound”)
2921 2nd St N Monday 06-22-09 03:20 hrs 09-190106
V1/BM-22 yrs., V2/BM-26 yrs. and V3/BM-19 yrs. were robbed by a group of 10-15 males some armed w/guns all wearing dark clothes and faces covered w/bandanas. They had to take their clothes off while suspects searched for drugs, money and stole thousands of dollars worth of equipment.
WEAPONS: WEEK TO DATE– 4 /YEAR TO DATE – 162 (4th Pct) /OTHER PRECINCTS – 139 YTD (1, 2, 3 & 5 Pcts.)
WEAP
35XX Fremont Av N Tuesday 06-16-09 13:37 hrs 09-182787
AP1/Smith, Rachel-BF 39 yrs. and her son AP2/BM-13 yrs. recovered a HI-POINT, .380 ACP, 3 ½” BBL, semi auto pistol USA. AP1 saw the police coming and gave her 13 YOA child a handgun to leave the home with so police wouldn’t find it.
WEAP
13XX Newton Av N Saturday 06-20-09 21:25 hrs 09-188587
AP1/Bobo Jr., Damon-BM 20 yrs. had no permit. H&R 9 Shot revolver w/6” BBL.
RECOVERED HANDGUNS/WEAPONS: 4
PATROL HIGHLIGHTS SUBMITTED:
TUESDAY (06-16):
ROBBIZ- FOOTLOCKER
910 BROADWAY 12:18 hr 09-182712
Officers dispatched to a hold up alarm/learned male suspect pointed a handgun at employee/stole Nike gym shoes. Suspect fled in vehicle. Officers located the “get away” driver, but not the robber.
PC CHILD ENDANGERMENT
PC WEAPONS
35XX FREMONT 13:34 hrs 09-182787
Squad was assisting St. Louis Park Investigators w/warrant for stolen property at above address. While officers were securing the premise, a juvenile male walked past one of the officers. The mother recalled the juvenile into the bedroom and told him to put some clothes on. Officer thought that this was strange since the juvie was already dressed. Officer noticed ammunition in an open dresser drawer. Officers stop the juvie and find a .380 on the juvie. Mother booked at HCJ. Son booked at Juvenile unit.
Shooting at Broadway/Fremont, 09-182910
Officers, at 1550 hrs, located one male victim with a gunshot wound to arm. Victim was being transported to HCMC when he fled from ambulance at 7th/Aldrich. Victim later decided the pain was too much/called from Sharing and Caring Hands. Another ambulance responded/completed transport. Shooting was captured on 4th PCT safety cameras. A black Monte Carlo with 3 occupants was SB Fremont stopped at the light. An occupant was yelling at the suspect who was in parking lot on NE corner. Suspect fired a pistol toward vehicle/struck victim who was in the line of fire. Vehicle fled WB Broadway/suspect fled NB Fremont. No suspects located.
Preliminary Report of Shoot
29XX Morgan Ave N. 23:50 hrs 09-183372
Officers responded to shooting call/located victim who stated he was shot walking on 30th Ave N. near Morgan with friends. V1 sustained a gunshot wound to left bicep. Call stated another male was seen limping away from scene E/B. Officers located another victim with a minor gunshot wound to leg near 30th/Fremont Ave N. Both victims were very uncooperative. ShotSpotter pinpointed the shots to area of 3003 Morgan Ave N. V1 transported to NMMC w/NLT wounds. V2 declined medical.
WEDNESDAY (06-17):
PCPKUP
Logan/Lowry 09-183822
Officers located/booked party with a PC Pickup issued in regards to a ROBBIZ that occurred in 4th Pct. yesterday. The loss in yesterdays’ robbery included a hat and shoes. AP1 was wearing these items today…
CONTMP
Broadway/ Lyndale Av N 09-183668
Working his beat, Officer located a party violating a court ordered Geographical Restriction. AP1 booked HCJ.
THURSDAY (06-18):
AGG. ASLT W/VEHICLE
30th and 4th St. N. 23:14 hrs 09-186018
Traffic squads to incident where Juvenile female left a residence in 3000 block of 4th St. N. 3 females in a dark grey or black Ford Explorer pull up to residence that juvenile had just left/began yelling for a male that was supposed to be in residence to sell them ecstasy. Explorer left/came back around the block/began yelling at juvenile female. Juvenile approached vehicle where occupants & juvenile female got into a verbal altercation. Passenger of Explorer grabbed the arm of victim and driver began driving away NB on 4th St, dragging victim next to car. Victim either was able to get loose or passenger let her go, but went under vehicle/run over by rear tire. Traffic called to scene/possible serious injuries of victim who at the time of squads arrival, could not move an arm/a leg/initially unconscious when squads arrived. Traffic officers advised this was not a “traffic accident” as victim was grabbed onto by passenger in vehicle/was run over from this. Traffic advised to make an Agg. Assault report. Victim went to NMMC where it appeared that she suffered a broken arm, dislocated elbow and a leg injury. Suspects GOA.
Burglary of Business in Progress
1120 W. Broadway (Gas Station) 00:16 hrs 09-186104
Squads was flagged down by pedestrian who pointed out a broken out door window to business. Newspaper box had been placed against door and window broken out with cinder block. Recruit officer believed he saw someone in business at time of calling it out. No one located inside business. Board Up also responded to board window in door.
FRIDAY (06-19):
SATURDAY (06-20):
Squads called on a Fight/Down call. Female caller states she was walking down sidewalk/saw a group and a down male on south side of above address. Female states group of males fled leaving male down. Female was not on scene when squads arrived. Victim found unconscious/unresponsive between a side porch and fence. V1/WM appeared to have severe head injury and injuries to his torso. V1 had shoe tread marks on side of his head. On his torso, it appeared he had been stomped/kicked. V1 transported to NMMC w/bleeding on the brain, fractured jaw, broken rib, collapsed lung, etc. V1 had not regained consciousness. V1 was ID’d through fingerprints taken by B of I. Severe injuries but Hospital felt victim would survive.
FLEE
6-20-09
0203 hrs
09-187609
Squads Involved: 924
Original Offence: Erratic/reckless driving
Route: 42/Lyndale east to 46/Pierce, generally following 42nd.
Time: Approx. 5 min
Speeds: 40-80 MPH
Roads dry, weather clear
Squads lost site/terminated pursuit about the time suspect vehicle got east of Central at 46th. Suspect located walking a few blocks down the road about a minute later. Vehicle located in same area.
PC Narcotics
16XX Broadway/AMSTAR 18:36 hrs 09-188344
Squad doing surveillance above/observed male litter from a vehicle while holding narcotics in his lap. Squad showed up/male shoved narcotics in his waistband. Officers recovered a small amount of heroine.
SUNDAY (06-21):
Pursuit Reason: Traffic violation/Careless driving PC FLEE
6 blocks, from 30th/Dupont to 27th/Lyndale 02:41 to 02:42 hrs 09-189125
Squad observed vehicle fail to stop for stop sign, then accelerate around a corner, almost striking the curb. Squad activated lights/siren and vehicle accelerated to approx. 50 MPH E/B on 30th. Vehicle turned S/B on Bryant to 27th in excess of 50 MPH. Vehicle turned E/B on 27th/struck a school sign/a tree, causing tire to fold under vehicle. Vehicle came to a stop at 27th/Lyndale and driver was taken into custody. Driver sustained a cut to his lip/treated with a few stitches at NMMC/booked at HCJ.
CSCR
23XX Washington Ave N 09-189237
Officers responded to an assault call and met by victim who is unsure of what happened to her. She has no recollection of past several hours. V1 transported to NMMC/treated for numerous injuries (bruises, scrapes, scratches, suspected victim of CSCR). V1 recalled being downtown last evening/regaining consciousness near Holiday Station/Washington Ave N (and missing her $600 Versace shoes). Officers were unable to locate any type of scene.
CSCM
242XX Sheridan Av N 09-189399
Officers respond to assault call/learn a 12 YOA is reporting a CSCM. S1 is reported to be a Registered Sex Offender that the victim’s family took into their home. When the AP learns he is going to return to jail, he tries to fight with officers. Booked.
PC BURG 09-189037
AP1 removed screen from window/enters an occupied home. Homeowners detain him until officers arrive.
PC BURG 09-188996
AP removes a screen from a house and attempts to break a window. A neighbor hears the commotion and tackles the AP and holds him until officers arrive (sound familiar?). AP is booked PC BURGLARY (ATTEMPT).
PC WEAP 09-188587
Officers observe a male walking near Plymouth/Newton who closely resembles a party with a PC Pick-up from St. Paul PD for Murder. AP walks away from officers clutching his waistband. He eventually turns around and comes back to the officers, who locate a .22 revolver (with serial number removed) in his waistband. AP is booked PC Weapons.
AGG ROBBERY PERSON
42XX Girard Ave N 18:40 hrs 09-189635
Victims drove into the driveway in alley when two suspects approached the vehicle. S1 w/handgun demanded money from victim/driver. S2, also armed, pulled the passenger from vehicle/forced him to the ground. S2 went through his pockets taking cash/cell phone. Suspects fled area on foot. Suspects were 16-18 and had shirts covering their faces. No injuries.
RECVEH
Broadway/Lyndale Ave N 01:14 hrs 09-190014
Squad run MN UKJ323 on MDC/vehicle comes back stolen out of Apple Valley, Mn. Driver is booked at HCJ.
ROBBIZ
29XX 2nd St N 03:20 hrs 09-190106
Squad dispatched to a ROBBIZ. Victim stated that approx. 5 BMs some armed with handguns entered business/demanded money and drugs. Suspects took several thousand dollars worth of recording equipment. Suspects GOA. Two victims were pistol whipped by the suspects and had minor injuries.
MONDAY (06-22):
AGG ROBPER
25th and Irving 20:17 hrs 09-190837
Victim robbed by 4 males armed w/handgun and shotgun. Officers stopped several parties in the area. No loss recovered. Officers located a handgun in the area. 4 suspects taken to the juvenile division.
Preliminary report of shoot 23:00 hrs 09-191024
Officers responded to a shoot at 30th/Logan. Officers arrive and locate 1 victim (V1) at 30th/Logan with a GSW to the arm. Responding officers also locate a second V2at 30th/Morgan with a GSW to the head. V3 walks to Fire Station 14 with a GSW to the hand. Six 9mm casings located near 30th/Morgan in the street. All 3 victims transported to NMMC. Victim who was shot in the head is in critical condition, the other two have NLT wounds. This is the 4th shooting at 30th/Morgan since 6/15/09.
Directed Patrol Bullets: 06/16/09 – 06/22/09
· 06/17/2009 09-184303 PC ASLT 2
Officers responded to assist with a stabbing at 7XX W. Broadway Av. Officers located the stabbing suspect as he jumped a privacy fence attempting to flee the area. AP was positively identified/booked HCJ.
· 06/17/2009 09-184725 PC CANC-IPS
Officers conducted a felony stop on a vehicle involved in a gun pointing incident. Driver/AP found to be CANC-IPS. No gun was located. AP was booked HCJ.
· 06/18/2009 09-185602 PC R&C / Fel WT’s
Officers located a Maple Grove stolen vehicle taken in a burglary. Occupants bailed from the vehicle/fled on foot. Driver/AP1 and passenger/AP3 were apprehended after a short foot chase and were booked HCJ for PC R&C. Passenger/AP2 was booked HCJ for an Aggravated Robbery Warrant.
· 06/20/2009 09-188290 PC NARC
Officers received information about a pergun vehicle. Vehicle was located and stopped. During the stop, officers observed the driver/AP drop suspected crack cocaine on the vehicles floorboard. AP was booked HCJ.
Misc: 11 Misdemeanor Traffic Arrests
3 Consume in Public
3 Misdemeanor Warrants
K. Bjornstad, PST, 4th Pct.
Tim Hammett, Crime Prevention Specialist
Minneapolis Police Department - 4th Precinct
1925 Plymouth Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 673-2866
timothy.hammett@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
To Protect With Courage
To Serve With Compassion
Compiled by the staff of the 4th Precinct (North Minneapolis)
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4TH PRECINCT HIGHLIGHTS - WEEK 595– June 16 to June 22, 2009
MPD provides this public safety information as a public service. These highlights are not reflective of all incidents handled or investigated by MPD during this time. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
HOMICIDES: NONE
ASSAULTS:
ASLT2
28XX Oliver Av N Tuesday 06-16-09 00:30 hrs 09-182369
AP1/Walker Jr, James-WM 40 yrs. is the uncle of V1/WF-17 yrs. V1 was asked by AP1/drunk to pick him up from the bar. and so V2/WM-17 yrs. went with her. AP1 thought V2 was the abusive ex-boyfriend of V1/made him get out of the car. When they arrived home, AP1 was out of control choking/hitting V1 in face and went to get his bat. V3/Wm-38 yrs. was watching/got the focus on him instead of the kids then all three got the bat away from AP1 who then made threats of a gun. AP1 fled in vehicle.
ASLT2 (Footlocker)
910 Broadway Av W Tuesday 06-16-09 12:18 hrs 09-182712
AP1/Nickens, Finest Andre-BM 28 yrs. stole a $160 pair of AIR Jordan’s after threat to kill V1/clerk if no shoes.
ASLT2
Broadway Av W & Girard Av N Tuesday 06-16-09 15:40 hrs 09-182910
V1/BM-34 yrs. was shot in right elbow on the street by S1/unk BM 20-30 yrs. w/9mm. Shell casing located at NW entrance of Marathon Gas Station. V1 stated that 3 BMs shot at him from inside a black CHEV Monte Carlo. A witness saw a BM walking on Broadway and casually pulls out a handgun/shooting in the direction of SW corner of Fremont Av N/W. Broadway firing once. V1 became out of control in ambulance/refused medical. NLT injury.
ASLT2
29XX Morgan Av N Tuesday 06-16-09 23:52 hrs 09-183372
V1/BM-21 yrs. was shot in left bicep. He stated he had no suspect info and did not see who shot him.
ASLT2
701 Broadway Av W Wednesday 06-17-09 19:31 hrs 09-184303
V1/BF-23 yrs. punched/stabbed in the face w/unk object just outside of Olympic Café. While ordering food, AP1/Dorsey, Cary –BM 46 yrs. started harassing her/being vulgar. She left after she told him to leave her alone/unk to her. He followed her out.
ASLT2
14XX 25th Av N Thursday 06-18-09 18:00 hrs 09-185754
V1/BM-39 yrs. knows S1/BM-38 yrs. through a cousin. They got into an argument over the phone on 06-17-09. On this date, V1 had a small surgical procedure done on his groin/awakened by S1 kicking him in head 3xs and then pulled out a “black automatic” w/red laser dot yelling, “Nigger I will kill you!” After that, S1 left in a green Plymouth Voyager
ASLT2
29XX 4th St N Thursday 06-18-09 23:10 hrs 09-186018
V1/BF-15 yrs. was dragged/run over by suspect veh/FORD Explorer ’98 – ’05 black/grey SUV with 3 BF suspects 18 – 20 yrs. inside. V1 and 2 others were arguing w/suspects in vehicle. An apple was thrown at V1 or V1 threw the apple at the SUV/unk. V1 along w/2 others went over to SUV/V1 started punching the passenger or passenger grabbed V1 and the driver took off dropping her at 20 mph so she was run over by the rear wheels. There are 2 different stories. V1 has NLT injuries/Suspects GOA.
ASLT2
29XX 4th St N Friday 06-19-09 18:30 hrs 09-186985
Officers located V1/WM-56 yrs. unconscious who the caller stated he was assaulted. V1 had no ID but had a crack pipe, wine coolers but knew nothing. V1 had severe brain injury, jaw fracture, rib fracture, hematoma and collapsed lung.
ASLT2
23XX James Av N Friday 06-19-09 22:00 hrs 09-187770
V1/BM-48 yrs., V2 /BF-18 yrs. and V3/Unk female-0 yrs. is girlfriend of V1 was visiting when the house was shot at. The bullet went through V1’s upstairs bedroom. No one was hurt and they have no info as to who would do this.
RAPE:
CSCM
24XX Sheridan Av N Saturday 06-20-09 08:00 hrs 09-09-189528
V1/BF-12 yrs. was molested by AP1/Jordan, Kenneth-BM 29 yrs. OT1/BF was hit in the face by AP1 because she tried to get her $180 back that he stole from her house. AP1, a Registered Sex Offender, had been staying w/parents of V1. Medical refused.
CSCR
23XX Washington Av N Sunday 06-21-09 00:00 hrs 09-189237
V1/WF-21 arrived at Holiday Gas Station confused/scratched up/bruised and stated she may have been raped. V1 was drinking w/boyfriend/OT1-WM 31 yrs. and got into an argument. After that, she doesn’t remember anything until OT2/unk BM woke her up near railroad tracks. OT2 was also next to her at the Holiday Station. V1’s $600 Louis Vatton shoes, purse and cell were missing. No crime scene found.
ROBBERY:
ROBBIZ (Footlocker)
910 Broadway Av W Tuesday 06-16-09 12:18 hrs 09-182712
Silent alarm activated. Call stated a male suspect w/handgun had stolen tennis shoes/NIKE $160. Employee got veh plate number as it fled. AP1/Nickens, Finest-BM 28 yrs. threatened V1/BM-24 yrs. at gunpoint.
ROBPAG (ATT)
Broadway Av W & Knox Av N Tuesday 06-16-09 22:30 hrs 09-183299
V1/WM-22 yrs. was stabbed (NLT) by S1/unk AM-0 yrs. who demanded money. V1 went to neighbors next door/a ride to Hsp.
ROBPER
Olson Mem Hwy & Penn Av N Tuesday 06-16-09 16:20 hrs 09-182944
V1/WM-28 yrs. robbed of wallet/$35 at a MTC bus shelter when 3 BMs (20’s) showed up w/S1 strangling him and S2 grabbing at his pants. S3 was the lookout. GOA.
ROBPER
Broadway Av W & Irving Av N Tuesday 06-16-09 22:00 hrs 09-183275
V1/BM-18 yrs. was walking when 4 BMs surrounded him/asked a gang question/punched him in back of head/took his wallet.
ROBPAG
40XX Vincent Av N Wednesday 06-17-09 21:41 hrs 09-184469
V1/BM-17 yrs. robbed by S1/known BM-16 yrs. and S2/unk BM 16-17 yrs. after he rode around w/them all day smoking MJ plus 2 other BMs. V1 fell asleep/awoke by being punched in eye/all suspects were going through his pockets/stole cell and $60.
ROBPAG
42XX Irving Av N Wednesday 06-17-09 22:46 hrs 09-184582
V1/BM-16 yrs. and V2/BM-15 yrs. were robbed while taking trash out by 5 BM suspects 12-18 yrs. of whom 3 pulled pistols out and demanded money. A cell and $21 was taken. Suspects GOA.
ROBPER
34XX Irving Av N Wednesday 06-17-09 14:00 hrs 09-183909
V1/Mixed race male-11 yrs. was by his house when 4 BM teens 12-13 yrs. started punching him/stole his dark green dirt bike.
ROBPAG
27 Av N & Oliver Av N Thursday 06-18-09 04:30 hrs 09-184913
V1/BM-49 yrs. was punched in face/knocked to ground and robbed at gunpoint by 4 unk BMs 26-30 yrs. of wallet w/$150.
ROBPER
Broadway Av W & Emerson Av N Sunday 06-21-09 04:39 hrs 09-189219
V1/BF-23 yrs. was robbed of $65/EBT card walking/passed a bus shelter and felt something in her side by S1/unk BM 32-37 yrs.
ROBBIZ (Taylor Entllc ‘sound”)
2921 2nd St N Monday 06-22-09 03:20 hrs 09-190106
V1/BM-22 yrs., V2/BM-26 yrs. and V3/BM-19 yrs. were robbed by a group of 10-15 males some armed w/guns all wearing dark clothes and faces covered w/bandanas. They had to take their clothes off while suspects searched for drugs, money and stole thousands of dollars worth of equipment.
WEAPONS: WEEK TO DATE– 4 /YEAR TO DATE – 162 (4th Pct) /OTHER PRECINCTS – 139 YTD (1, 2, 3 & 5 Pcts.)
WEAP
35XX Fremont Av N Tuesday 06-16-09 13:37 hrs 09-182787
AP1/Smith, Rachel-BF 39 yrs. and her son AP2/BM-13 yrs. recovered a HI-POINT, .380 ACP, 3 ½” BBL, semi auto pistol USA. AP1 saw the police coming and gave her 13 YOA child a handgun to leave the home with so police wouldn’t find it.
WEAP
13XX Newton Av N Saturday 06-20-09 21:25 hrs 09-188587
AP1/Bobo Jr., Damon-BM 20 yrs. had no permit. H&R 9 Shot revolver w/6” BBL.
RECOVERED HANDGUNS/WEAPONS: 4
PATROL HIGHLIGHTS SUBMITTED:
TUESDAY (06-16):
ROBBIZ- FOOTLOCKER
910 BROADWAY 12:18 hr 09-182712
Officers dispatched to a hold up alarm/learned male suspect pointed a handgun at employee/stole Nike gym shoes. Suspect fled in vehicle. Officers located the “get away” driver, but not the robber.
PC CHILD ENDANGERMENT
PC WEAPONS
35XX FREMONT 13:34 hrs 09-182787
Squad was assisting St. Louis Park Investigators w/warrant for stolen property at above address. While officers were securing the premise, a juvenile male walked past one of the officers. The mother recalled the juvenile into the bedroom and told him to put some clothes on. Officer thought that this was strange since the juvie was already dressed. Officer noticed ammunition in an open dresser drawer. Officers stop the juvie and find a .380 on the juvie. Mother booked at HCJ. Son booked at Juvenile unit.
Shooting at Broadway/Fremont, 09-182910
Officers, at 1550 hrs, located one male victim with a gunshot wound to arm. Victim was being transported to HCMC when he fled from ambulance at 7th/Aldrich. Victim later decided the pain was too much/called from Sharing and Caring Hands. Another ambulance responded/completed transport. Shooting was captured on 4th PCT safety cameras. A black Monte Carlo with 3 occupants was SB Fremont stopped at the light. An occupant was yelling at the suspect who was in parking lot on NE corner. Suspect fired a pistol toward vehicle/struck victim who was in the line of fire. Vehicle fled WB Broadway/suspect fled NB Fremont. No suspects located.
Preliminary Report of Shoot
29XX Morgan Ave N. 23:50 hrs 09-183372
Officers responded to shooting call/located victim who stated he was shot walking on 30th Ave N. near Morgan with friends. V1 sustained a gunshot wound to left bicep. Call stated another male was seen limping away from scene E/B. Officers located another victim with a minor gunshot wound to leg near 30th/Fremont Ave N. Both victims were very uncooperative. ShotSpotter pinpointed the shots to area of 3003 Morgan Ave N. V1 transported to NMMC w/NLT wounds. V2 declined medical.
WEDNESDAY (06-17):
PCPKUP
Logan/Lowry 09-183822
Officers located/booked party with a PC Pickup issued in regards to a ROBBIZ that occurred in 4th Pct. yesterday. The loss in yesterdays’ robbery included a hat and shoes. AP1 was wearing these items today…
CONTMP
Broadway/ Lyndale Av N 09-183668
Working his beat, Officer located a party violating a court ordered Geographical Restriction. AP1 booked HCJ.
THURSDAY (06-18):
AGG. ASLT W/VEHICLE
30th and 4th St. N. 23:14 hrs 09-186018
Traffic squads to incident where Juvenile female left a residence in 3000 block of 4th St. N. 3 females in a dark grey or black Ford Explorer pull up to residence that juvenile had just left/began yelling for a male that was supposed to be in residence to sell them ecstasy. Explorer left/came back around the block/began yelling at juvenile female. Juvenile approached vehicle where occupants & juvenile female got into a verbal altercation. Passenger of Explorer grabbed the arm of victim and driver began driving away NB on 4th St, dragging victim next to car. Victim either was able to get loose or passenger let her go, but went under vehicle/run over by rear tire. Traffic called to scene/possible serious injuries of victim who at the time of squads arrival, could not move an arm/a leg/initially unconscious when squads arrived. Traffic officers advised this was not a “traffic accident” as victim was grabbed onto by passenger in vehicle/was run over from this. Traffic advised to make an Agg. Assault report. Victim went to NMMC where it appeared that she suffered a broken arm, dislocated elbow and a leg injury. Suspects GOA.
Burglary of Business in Progress
1120 W. Broadway (Gas Station) 00:16 hrs 09-186104
Squads was flagged down by pedestrian who pointed out a broken out door window to business. Newspaper box had been placed against door and window broken out with cinder block. Recruit officer believed he saw someone in business at time of calling it out. No one located inside business. Board Up also responded to board window in door.
FRIDAY (06-19):
SATURDAY (06-20):
Squads called on a Fight/Down call. Female caller states she was walking down sidewalk/saw a group and a down male on south side of above address. Female states group of males fled leaving male down. Female was not on scene when squads arrived. Victim found unconscious/unresponsive between a side porch and fence. V1/WM appeared to have severe head injury and injuries to his torso. V1 had shoe tread marks on side of his head. On his torso, it appeared he had been stomped/kicked. V1 transported to NMMC w/bleeding on the brain, fractured jaw, broken rib, collapsed lung, etc. V1 had not regained consciousness. V1 was ID’d through fingerprints taken by B of I. Severe injuries but Hospital felt victim would survive.
FLEE
6-20-09
0203 hrs
09-187609
Squads Involved: 924
Original Offence: Erratic/reckless driving
Route: 42/Lyndale east to 46/Pierce, generally following 42nd.
Time: Approx. 5 min
Speeds: 40-80 MPH
Roads dry, weather clear
Squads lost site/terminated pursuit about the time suspect vehicle got east of Central at 46th. Suspect located walking a few blocks down the road about a minute later. Vehicle located in same area.
PC Narcotics
16XX Broadway/AMSTAR 18:36 hrs 09-188344
Squad doing surveillance above/observed male litter from a vehicle while holding narcotics in his lap. Squad showed up/male shoved narcotics in his waistband. Officers recovered a small amount of heroine.
SUNDAY (06-21):
Pursuit Reason: Traffic violation/Careless driving PC FLEE
6 blocks, from 30th/Dupont to 27th/Lyndale 02:41 to 02:42 hrs 09-189125
Squad observed vehicle fail to stop for stop sign, then accelerate around a corner, almost striking the curb. Squad activated lights/siren and vehicle accelerated to approx. 50 MPH E/B on 30th. Vehicle turned S/B on Bryant to 27th in excess of 50 MPH. Vehicle turned E/B on 27th/struck a school sign/a tree, causing tire to fold under vehicle. Vehicle came to a stop at 27th/Lyndale and driver was taken into custody. Driver sustained a cut to his lip/treated with a few stitches at NMMC/booked at HCJ.
CSCR
23XX Washington Ave N 09-189237
Officers responded to an assault call and met by victim who is unsure of what happened to her. She has no recollection of past several hours. V1 transported to NMMC/treated for numerous injuries (bruises, scrapes, scratches, suspected victim of CSCR). V1 recalled being downtown last evening/regaining consciousness near Holiday Station/Washington Ave N (and missing her $600 Versace shoes). Officers were unable to locate any type of scene.
CSCM
242XX Sheridan Av N 09-189399
Officers respond to assault call/learn a 12 YOA is reporting a CSCM. S1 is reported to be a Registered Sex Offender that the victim’s family took into their home. When the AP learns he is going to return to jail, he tries to fight with officers. Booked.
PC BURG 09-189037
AP1 removed screen from window/enters an occupied home. Homeowners detain him until officers arrive.
PC BURG 09-188996
AP removes a screen from a house and attempts to break a window. A neighbor hears the commotion and tackles the AP and holds him until officers arrive (sound familiar?). AP is booked PC BURGLARY (ATTEMPT).
PC WEAP 09-188587
Officers observe a male walking near Plymouth/Newton who closely resembles a party with a PC Pick-up from St. Paul PD for Murder. AP walks away from officers clutching his waistband. He eventually turns around and comes back to the officers, who locate a .22 revolver (with serial number removed) in his waistband. AP is booked PC Weapons.
AGG ROBBERY PERSON
42XX Girard Ave N 18:40 hrs 09-189635
Victims drove into the driveway in alley when two suspects approached the vehicle. S1 w/handgun demanded money from victim/driver. S2, also armed, pulled the passenger from vehicle/forced him to the ground. S2 went through his pockets taking cash/cell phone. Suspects fled area on foot. Suspects were 16-18 and had shirts covering their faces. No injuries.
RECVEH
Broadway/Lyndale Ave N 01:14 hrs 09-190014
Squad run MN UKJ323 on MDC/vehicle comes back stolen out of Apple Valley, Mn. Driver is booked at HCJ.
ROBBIZ
29XX 2nd St N 03:20 hrs 09-190106
Squad dispatched to a ROBBIZ. Victim stated that approx. 5 BMs some armed with handguns entered business/demanded money and drugs. Suspects took several thousand dollars worth of recording equipment. Suspects GOA. Two victims were pistol whipped by the suspects and had minor injuries.
MONDAY (06-22):
AGG ROBPER
25th and Irving 20:17 hrs 09-190837
Victim robbed by 4 males armed w/handgun and shotgun. Officers stopped several parties in the area. No loss recovered. Officers located a handgun in the area. 4 suspects taken to the juvenile division.
Preliminary report of shoot 23:00 hrs 09-191024
Officers responded to a shoot at 30th/Logan. Officers arrive and locate 1 victim (V1) at 30th/Logan with a GSW to the arm. Responding officers also locate a second V2at 30th/Morgan with a GSW to the head. V3 walks to Fire Station 14 with a GSW to the hand. Six 9mm casings located near 30th/Morgan in the street. All 3 victims transported to NMMC. Victim who was shot in the head is in critical condition, the other two have NLT wounds. This is the 4th shooting at 30th/Morgan since 6/15/09.
Directed Patrol Bullets: 06/16/09 – 06/22/09
· 06/17/2009 09-184303 PC ASLT 2
Officers responded to assist with a stabbing at 7XX W. Broadway Av. Officers located the stabbing suspect as he jumped a privacy fence attempting to flee the area. AP was positively identified/booked HCJ.
· 06/17/2009 09-184725 PC CANC-IPS
Officers conducted a felony stop on a vehicle involved in a gun pointing incident. Driver/AP found to be CANC-IPS. No gun was located. AP was booked HCJ.
· 06/18/2009 09-185602 PC R&C / Fel WT’s
Officers located a Maple Grove stolen vehicle taken in a burglary. Occupants bailed from the vehicle/fled on foot. Driver/AP1 and passenger/AP3 were apprehended after a short foot chase and were booked HCJ for PC R&C. Passenger/AP2 was booked HCJ for an Aggravated Robbery Warrant.
· 06/20/2009 09-188290 PC NARC
Officers received information about a pergun vehicle. Vehicle was located and stopped. During the stop, officers observed the driver/AP drop suspected crack cocaine on the vehicles floorboard. AP was booked HCJ.
Misc: 11 Misdemeanor Traffic Arrests
3 Consume in Public
3 Misdemeanor Warrants
K. Bjornstad, PST, 4th Pct.
Tim Hammett, Crime Prevention Specialist
Minneapolis Police Department - 4th Precinct
1925 Plymouth Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 673-2866
timothy.hammett@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
To Protect With Courage
To Serve With Compassion
Armed Robbery in Northrop neighborhoood (SE Mpls)
As much as the MPD has been advertising that serious crime (like homicide) is down this year, it's pretty clear that street crime is still a problem, and robbery, even when associated with assault doesn't always make the news unless it happens to be a reporter as in this light rail station mugging. Police may be looking for a pattern here.
MPD Advisory below
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POLICE ADVISORY: Armed robbery in Northrop Neighborhood
Last night (Monday, June 22) about 10:20 p.m., two unknown juveniles robbed a man at knifepoint in an area near the intersection of E. 46th Street and Chicago Avenue in Northrop Neighborhood.
About 10 p.m., the man was cutting through McRae near the tennis courts. The victim said two black males, approximately 15-19 years of age, approached him as he was about to use his cell phone. One of the suspects demanded the victim's phone and punched him several times. The other suspect took the victim's keys and wallet while he was down on the ground. The victim was only able to provide a limited generic description of the suspects.
3rd Precinct patrol officers are particularly on the alert for lurking or loitering people in the area. Residents, please increase your use of good crime prevention techniques and thoroughly read the attached Police Advisory.
For questions, contact:
Sue Roethele, Crime Prevention Specialist
Minneapolis Police Department, 3rd Precinct
(612) 673-2839
sue.roethele@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
To Protect With Courage
To Serve With Compassion
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