4th Precinct Weekly Highlights

Prepared by the 4th Precinct staff.

Lots of Sexual assaults, including the one in the Follwell neighborhood. Also a passenger is stabbed for unknown reasons by unknown person when the driver stops to talk to somebody.

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4TH PRECINCT HIGHLIGHTS - WEEK 591 – May 19 to MAY 25, 2009


The 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.



HOMICIDE: NONE

DOA:

DOA

33XX Fremont Ave N Friday 05-22-09 11:14 hrs 09-152477

No foul play evident. Black male had high blood pressure and a “crack user.”



ASSAULTS:

ASLT2

32XX Lowry Av N Thursday 05-21-09 19:45 hrs 09-151701

V1/mixed race male-22 yrs. was stabbed in neck/face/knee by S1/BM 28-32 yrs. W1/girlfriend of 2 wks.,V1 was flagged down by W2 and S1. W1 was on the phone not paying attention to what happened between W2, S1 and V1 until after the stabbing. W1 drove him to the hsp. What appeared to be a broken wood knife handle was on front passenger seat. V1 was unable to speak at Hsp.



ASLT1

26 Av N & Penn Av N Monday 05-25-09 19:19 hrs 09-156691

V1/BM-46 yrs. sustained a gunshot wound to his back and was lying in the street. S1/unk BM 17-21 yrs. wearing a pink sweatshirt, dark pants and black BB cap w/handgun and S2/unk BM 15-19 yrs. running. V1 was standing in his yard to begin with. An argument ensued and could be heard by Others. S1 fired 3 to 4 shots at V1.



ASLT2

27XX Fremont Av N Monday 05-25-09 23:36 hrs 09-156845

V1/BM-18 yrs. was getting off the bus to visit when 2 BM suspects (18-27 yrs.) began to chase him. V1 was caught in an alley of Fremont/Girard, punched and stabbed 2xs in ribs and 1x in thigh. V1 says suspects said nothing and then V1 became uncooperative/refused info.



ASLT2

9XX Oliver Av N Monday 05-25-09 22:15 hrs 09-156944

AP1/Brown, Phillis-BF 42 yrs. appeared to be drunk/drugged threatening people with a BBQ meat fork. V1/BF-30 yrs. was visiting her father and AP1 is his girlfriend who has stabbed her father before. Others said AP1 was drinking, smoking marijuana and possibly smoking crack all day. AP1 went after V1 with the meat fork. No one was injured.



ASLT2

13XX Dowling Av N Monday 05-25-09 21:45 hrs 09-156949

V1/BF-25 yrs. and her family were involved in a physical confrontation with AP1/Loyd, Betty Dee-BF 24 yrs. and her family, and AP2/juvenile BF-16 yrs. in the parking lot of Super USA. Later a rock was thrown/broke window at an apt. at above location. V1 states these are distant relatives of hers; but, she only knows by their first names. Later another call from APs, they were at V1’s address just leaving. AP1 did not cooperate and a steak knife was found. V1 was threatened by AP1 w/knife.



RAPE:

CSCR

Dowling Av N & Humboldt Wednesday 05-20-09 20:00 hrs 09-150822

V1/BF-37 yrs. had gone for a walk in Folwell Park when S1/Unk/WM-20 to 30 yrs./acne/pockmarked/odor/dirty/cross earring in rt. ear/dark skin spot under rt. ear who grabbed her throat from behind and knocked her to the ground. He was violent during sex. S1 had to use left arm to lift left leg up after as if he had trouble using his left leg.



CSCR

94 I EB Thursday 05-21-09 21:30 hrs. 09-152068

V1/mixed race female-18 yrs. (vulnerable adult) was assaulted while walking home from downtown. The 2 people escorting her took off when she was approached by S1/Unk/BM age? w/chin hair/earring in lt. ear, S2/Unk - ?, S3/Unk-? and S4/Unk-? Suspect put plastic bag over her head and dragged her into a house – SW corner of EB I94/Olson Memorial Hwy. She was raped. Suspects fled. V1 was found by her Parent walking WB on Olson Memorial Hwy. Parent noticed she was walking w/limp and holding her stomach. A SARS exam ordered at HCMC.



CSCR

32XX Lowry Av N Thursday 05-21-09 21:00 hrs 09-152293

V1/WF-33 yrs. stated she went out with S1/unk, Johnny/BM 30-40 yrs. whom she knows only by first name. They drank/smoked cocaine and V1 passed out because she believes male put something in her drink.



CSCR

42XX Humboldt Av N Friday 05-22-09 04:00 hrs 09-152273

V1/WF-34 yrs claimed AP1/Scott, Derell-BM 33 yrs./drunken raped her while sleeping. Officers were met by V1 and a large pit bull at the front door crying hysterically and couldn’t speak. She said that AP1 was still in the house which he was.



CSCR

20XX Emerson Av N Friday 05-22-09 23:00 hrs 09-153951

AP1/Roberts, Bobby-BM 55 yrs. held V1/BF-41 yrs. against her will with a baseball bat. They are married but live in separate apartments in the same building. V1 stated she eventually went up to his apt. where he raped her, and threatened to bury her where no one can find her.



CSCM

11XX Logan Av N Sunday 05-24-09 22:00 hrs 09-156078

V1/BF-17 yrs. stated AP1/Bettis, Clarence – BM 21 yrs. approached her on the couch while she was sleeping/molested her the first night. The second night, he was caught by Parent. AP1 threatened to hurt V1/family if she told. Both are family related.



ROBBERY:

ROBPAG

15XX Broadway Av W Tuesday 05-19-09 17:52 hrs 09-148817

V1/BM-22 yrs. was robbed of $200at gunpoint by AP1/Stewart, Dwayne-BM 20 yrs., AP2/BM-Moore, Henry–BM 19 yrs. had a short sawed-off shotgun, AP3/Poe, Deandrae-BM 19 yrs. and AP4/B-15 yrs. stayed in the veh. This happened at Broadway Car Wash where V1 was approached and asked if he had any marijuana.



ROBPER (ATT)

26 Av N & Irving Av N Wednesday 05-20-09 14:14 hrs 09-149921

S1/Unk BM-15 to 16 yrs. displayed a gun to V1/BM-15 yrs. for his shoes. S2 /Unk BM 15-16 yrs. then pushed S1 and the two left. Then S1 and S2 approached mom who knows them. S1 wanted V1’s shoes/showed a gun and S2 pushed S1 telling him about the cameras in area and they ran.



ROBPAG

25 Av N & Fremont Av N Saturday 05-23-09 04:55 hrs 09-153781

V1/BF-18 yrs. was waiting for a bus when S1/Unk BM 18 to 19 yrs. and S2/ pulled a pole out of his sleeve/began striking victim about her torso injuring her left arm. S2/mixed race-18 to 19 yrs. went through her pockets and stole $40. Suspects were GOA.



ROBPAG

Glenwood Av & Knox Av N Saturday 05-23-09 22:25 hrs 09-154657

V1/mixed race male-24 yrs. was driving his friend’s vehicle and decided to pick up these 2 suspects for $15/ride to north side. S1/Unk BM-18 to 21 yrs. w/handgun told him to pull over/demanded money. V1 fled and was chased by S1 and S2/Unk BM-18 to 21 yrs. who tackled, punched and kicked V1. V1’s cell, car keys and $20 were stolen. Suspects fled on foot.



ROBPAG (ATT)

26 Av N & Fremont Av N Saturday 05-23-09 18:08 hrs 09-154346

V1/mixed race-25 yrs. had just gotten off the bus when S1/Unk BM 16-18 yrs. asked him if he wanted any green. V1 replied he’d give $1.00 for a cigarette that’s when the suspects jumped him kicking and hitting him w/bat to his back by S4 and S2/Unk BM 16-18 yrs. (braided hair/sideburns) and S3/Unk BM 16-18 yrs. (short bald fade) and S4/Unk BM 16-18 yrs. w/baseball bat. They stole his wallet/threw it back because he had nothing. Suspects GOA.



ROBPAG

21XX Irving Av N Sunday 05-24-09 11:18 hrs 09-155221

V1/BM-35 yrs. pulled over near intersection of W. Broadway/Irving because it was smelling like exhaust. S1/Unk BM with a handgun approached and demanded money. V1 gave S1 his $20 and S1 left on a bicycle. No injuries.









ROBPER (ATT)

6XX Lowry Av N Sunday 05-24-09 21:22 hrs 09-155734

V1/BM-61 yrs. was in the parking lot when he exited his van to look at a trailer. The 3 APs approached him and pulled a bike from a grassy area claiming that V1 damaged it and to repair it. V1 denied it so AP2 pointed what appeared to be a handgun and stated they were going to take V1’s van. Suspects noticed witnesses in the same lot so left. All 3 were wearing the same shirts. AP1/BM-14 yrs., AP2/BM-14 yrs. w/handgun, and AP3/BM-12 yrs. all were wearing yellow/white striped shirts/blue jeans.



WEAPONS: WEEK TO DATE – 7 /YEAR TO DATE - 108 (4th Pct) / OTHER PRECINCTS – 97 YTD (1, 2, 3 & 5 Pcts.)



WEAP

16XX Vincent Av N Thursday 05-21-09 11:47 hrs 09-151099

AP1/Townley, Brandyn-BM 23 yrs. picked up on a warrant.



WEAP

Logan Av N & Plymouth Av N Friday 05-22-09 23:27 hrs 09-153424

AP1/BM-17 yrs., AP2/BM 14 yrs., AP3/BM-13 yrs. and AP4/Johnson, Wm.-18 yrs. w/dreadlocks caught w/FEG, .45 cal semi-auto pistol, W/4 5/8” BBL, Mfg. Hungary, IMP/KBI Inc. Harrisburg, PA and a RUGER VAQUER, .45 cal., 6-shot revolver w/1 ½” BBl Sawed-off barrel. The shots fired were heard outside of the Precinct.



WEAP

13XX Newton Av N Saturday 05-23-009 03:40 hrs 09-153741

AP1/Potts, Eddie-BM 26 yrs. carrying w/out permit -SPRINGFIELD ARMORY, .45 cal semi-auto pistol, W/5” BBL, US Mfg., Geneseo, IL



WEAP

27 Av N & Colfax Av N Saturday 05-23-09 22:04 hrs 09-154617

AP1/Adams, Chance-BM 18 yrs., AP2/Martin, Derrick-BM 19 yrs., and AP3/Roberson, Marquis-BM 21 yrs. had a DAVIS INDUSTRIES OVER/UNDER .38 Cal Derringer W/2.75” BBL.



RECOVERED HANDGUNS/WEAPONS: 7



PATROL HIGHLIGHTS SUBMITTED:

TUESDAY (05-19):

AGG ROBBERY PERSON/WEAPONS

15XX West B’Way (Carwash) 17:25 hrs 09-148817

Officers called to above on an armed robbery of person. Suspect description aired along with vehicle/plate #. DOC Officer observed vehicle right after the robbery/followed it to B’Way/Thomas. 4 suspects were in vehicle along with a sawed off shotgun. Victim brought to scene for a show-up. 3 males booked HCJ and one juvenile taken to Juvenile Division.



WEDNESDAY (05-20):



THURSDAY (05-21):

Preliminary report of CSCR

Folwell Park 20:00 hrs 09-150822

Officers responded to NMMC on report of a CSCR that occurred in Folwell Park, located at Dowling & Humboldt. Victim stated she was walking around the park/approached by a stranger who threw her down/forcibly raped her. After the rape, suspect threatened to kill victim if she told the police. The victim had a very good description of the suspect. Officers checked the park but did not locate a crime scene. SARS exam done on the victim at NMMC.



RECVEH

10XX LOGAN 09-151177

Officers saw Mpls listed stolen on street moving. AP was booked at HCJ for R & C. Keys were in car.



PC Narcotics 09-151776

Officers responded to a disturbance just after 2200 hours on Vincent north of GVR. When they arrived, there are 2 cars, each with 2 people in them. They confront two suspects and find dope and cash. The other two take off on foot. The two were both booked for PC Narcotics after neighbors saw them selling, and around $6,000 is recovered.







FRIDAY (05-22):

Suicide/Attempt Suicide?

33XX Bryant AN 15:30 hrs 09-151467

18 YOA Male
Hanging
Was alive at scene, unk condition at this time
PC Weap X 3

Approx. 250 feet straight out from the front door of the PCT 23:27 hrs 09-153424

Squad leaving station along with cops inside station hear multiple shots
4 person seen running EB
One (w/ gun) snapped up at Ply/Logan
3 others were NB alley
Two additional suspects(w/ guns) caught in block
Fourth arrested for flee on foot
Damage to one house at 13XX Newton, incoming rounds just missed a child inside
Possible shoot out between groups, other group got away
EXCELLENT WORK BY NORTH SIDE COPS!!!!!!
Stabbing

NMMC/Unk actual scene location 19:48 hrs 09151701

Victim driven to hosp by Girlfriend
Severe cut to throat/face
Female not familiar with area/happened while they had stopped to talk with some people on street
Victim seated in a vehicle, Suspect outside of window
Unk motive at this time
Victim medical condition –Grave
CSCR

Report location 9XX Penn/Unk scene at this time 23:52 hrs 09-152068

Mentally challenged adult female Vic
Up to 4 Suspects (stranger)
Possibly occurred just south of OMH and west of 94 in new apts.
Vic to Hosp for SARS


SATURDAY (05-23):

CSCR

2XXX Emerson Ave N 11:00 hrs 09-153951

Victim/Deft are married. Deft forced sex on victim by use of a weapon/threats. Victim was taken to HCMC for a sars exam.



NARC

25XX Aldrich Av N 10:52 hrs 09-153949

Vehicle stopped for loud car stereo. Passenger in vehicle made movement as if he was hiding something. All occupants were removed. 95 ecstasy pills were located in a cigarette case. Passenger booked PC Narc, driver cited for XSOUND, car towed.



NARC

37XX Vincent Ave N 10:51 hrs 09-153953

Officers responded to possible drug dealing. A deft was detained and arrested for possession of methamphetamine. An involved vehicle was later located and two more were arrested for possession of methamphetamine. Heavy Call Load all night long.



SUNDAY (05-24):



MONDAY (05-25):

BURGB

22XX Plymouth Ave N (Estes Funeral Home) 09-156091

Officers responded to the above location on a BUGB in Progress. Officers found a forced open back door. K-9 checked the building/located suspect hiding in one of funeral home’s vehicles. Suspect had kicked 4-5 interior doors/moved a computer off a desk into the hallway. Suspect was bitten by the K-9, transported to NMMC, and booked HCJ.









DASLT 2

19XX Sheridan Ave N 09-156096

Officers responded to a stabbing at above location. Remarks stated that victim was stabbed by his girlfriend. Officers located male with a stab wound to his chest. V1 transported to NMMC with NLT wound. S1 was later located and booked for Daslt 2.



CSCM

11XX Logan Ave N #1 09-156078

Officers responded to a CSCM of a 14 year old by a cousin of the victim’s mother. Suspect fondled victim both through her clothes/under her shirt. Suspect was at another location/booked at HCJ.



DIRECTED PATROL:

Directed Patrol Bullets: 05/18/09 – 05/25/09



· 05/19/2009 09-148819 PC AGG ROBBERY

DOC squad located and followed a suspect vehicle involved an aggravated robbery of person. Officers conducted a felony stop with the suspect vehicle. Occupants were positively identified as the robbers during a show up. A sawed off shotgun used in the robbery was recovered from the vehicle. AP’s were booked HCJ and JDC



05/25/2009 09-156645 G.M. Warrant

Officers ran a vehicle’s registration and found that the RO had a revoked DL and a gross misdemeanor warrant. Officers confirmed that the RO was driving by DVS website picture. The vehicle was stopped and AP was booked HCJ for DAR and the confirmed GM warrant.

Misc: 24 Misdemeanor Arrests

1 Misdemeanor warrant



JCAT - Mpls Juvenile Division, 4th Precinct Officers, Minneapolis School Resource Officers, Hennepin County Sheriff Deputies and Hennepin County Juvenile Probation made the following contacts and or arrests in the Fourth Precinct though it should be noted not all officers are not present at every scene due to agency schedules and field logistics. All warrants confirmed prior to beginning field operations and at each location officers explained the purpose and objectives of JCAT.



1. Officers initially sought juvenile male at; 36XX Bryant Ave. No. Mpls., MN. and encountered 5 others. He had an active JUVENILE PROBATION VIOLATION ARREST WARRANT FOR POSSESION OF A PISTOL. The PV warrant was issued because on 5/14/09 he brought another gun to school and fired shots in the parking lot at two youth on bicycles. He is on file in MPD juvenile history # 43159 with prior MPD citations/petitions for: LOITER NARC X4, TRESPASS, ROBBERY X2, SPITTING, BETTING, AND CURFEW X2. There was an aggressive pit bull dog on scene. The dog was secured by residents. Officers received consent to search and conducted interviews. Officers next sought him at 49XX Brooklyn Blvd. which was reportedly the home of his stepparent. This was found to be a non-existent address. Officers then proceeded to 14XX Newton Ave. No. and encountered multiple family members who reside there, and some from Chicago, IL who were in town for a funeral that day. Officers received consent to search and conducted interviews. Officers determined that address is really 49XX Penn Ave. No. Officers proceeded there and held perimeter/surveillance. Officers developed leads taking us to 45XX Knox Ave. No. MPLS, which is the home of his aunt. His biological mother was there along with others. She was also in town from Chicago, IL. She was uncooperative with solving this case. As Officers arrived he was heading out the front door with his mother and then retreated inside. He was located and arrested inside the dwelling on the authority of the arrest warrant. He surely would have been in Chicago by the evening if not arrested on this date.



2. Officers sought known person male initially at 23XX James Ave. No. Mpls which is the home of his friend. He was wanted on an active JUVENILE PROBATION VIOLATION ARREST WARRANT FOR FELONY THEFT. He is on file in MPD juvenile history # 25710 with prior MPD citations/petitions for; ROBBERY OF PERSON X2, DISCHARGE WEAPON, CURFEW X9, TRANSIT CRIME, ASLT 1, TOBACCO, DAMAGE TO MV, AND ARSON. Officers interviewed male and his mother. Officers previously sought him at his grandmothers at 57XX 2nd St. NE Fridley, MN. Apt. 1. Officers next proceeded to 16XX 22nd Ave. No. Mpls. Officers encountered sibling, AUNT and her young children. They denied that he was there, stating they hadn’t seen him in a while. Officers located him hiding in the basement. He was arrested on the authority of the arrest warrant and transported to JDC. Another adult male was also arrested on an active ARREST WARRANT FOR ASLT. He was transported to HCJ.



3. Officers continued seeking female who is associated with many violent Mpls. MN, youth. JCAT has sought her in the past at multiple addresses. She is known to associate with many wanted youths. She had an active HOLD NO BAIL NO BOND BENCH WARRANT FOR THEFT. She is on file in MPD juvenile history # 35628 with prior MPD citations/petitions for: CURFEW X2, DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, ROBBERY, RUNAWAY, AND ASLT 5 X2. She was located and arrested at 4XXConcord St. St. Paul, MN. She was transported to JDC on the authority of the arrest warrant. She was living there with Other.



4. Officers sought known juvenile male at 9XX Penn Ave. No. Mpls. JCAT has sought him there in the past and have learned he is associating with street gangs, not attending school, and not returning home. He has an active JUVENILE BENCH WARRANT FOR CURFEW/PARK violations. There are three aggressive pit bull dogs on scene. He is on file in MDP juvenile history # 32816 with prior MPD citations/petitions for: SHOPLIFT X2, CURFEW X2, THEFT, AND LURKING W/INTENT TO COMMIT CRIME. Officers encountered family members. Everyone claims they don’t know his whereabouts or associates. Open investigation.



5. Officers sought male at 10XX Dale St. St. Paul, MN, where is mother currently resides, and then at 38XX and 38XX Emerson Ave. No. He is wanted on an active JUVENILE PROBATION VIOLATION ARREST WARRANT FOR R&C. He doesn’t attend school or have a stable residence. He is known to stay with female who presently lists the Emerson address as hers. Officers conducted on scene interviews and learned that he associates with Other1 at 38XX EMERSON Ave. No. Officers conducted premises checks and interviews. Open investigation. He has been wanted on this warrant since 3/28/08. Open investigation.



6. Officers sought wanted 3 juvenile associates. All are reported VATOS LOCAS CRIMINAL STREET GANG MEMBERS. S1 is wanted on an active JUVENILE PROBATION VIOLATION ARREST WARRANT FOR PISTOL. He is on file in MPD juvenile history with prior MPD citations/petitions for: CURFEW X3, HANDGUN, NO DL, ASLT 5, GRAFFITTI X2, KNIFE IN SCHOOL, NARCOTICS, ASLT 1, AND SHOPLIFT. S2 has an active JUVENILE PROBATION VIOLATION ARREST WARRANT FOR BURGLARY. He is on file in MPD juvenile history # 32931 with prior MPD citations/petitions for: BURGLARY, CURFEW X2, DOMESTIC ASLT, DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, GRAFFITTI X2, ASLT 5, DISORDERLY CONDUCT, AND SHOPLIFT. S3 has an active JUVENILE BENCH WARRANT and is on file in MPD juvenile history # 40165 with prior MPD citations for: CURFEW X4, TOBACCO, AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. He was at a recent shots fired call where ammunition was recovered. Officers checked; 3XX 17TH AVE NE Mpls. 1XX 14TH Ave. NE, and 25XX California St. NE Mpls. All are currently on run. Open investigation.

























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



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