4TH PRECINCT HIGHLIGHTS----WEEK 693---May 3rd----May 9th, 2011
MPD provides this public safety information as a public service. These highlights are not reflective of all incidents handled or investigated by the MPD at this time. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
ABBREVIATION GUIDE;
V=Victim (V1, V2, etc…)
S=Suspect (S1, S2, etc…)
AP=Arrested Party (person taken into custody or cited & released for a crime)
W= Witness (W1, W2, etc…)
OT= Other (a party on the scene that often played no specific role or is not a victim)
RP= Reporting Party (Example: “RP told officers there were people trying to break into his neighbor’s house)
PV=Police Officer is the victim
EMS= Emergency Medical Service
DK= Drunk
GOA= Gone on Arrival
HCJ= Hennepin County Jail
JDC= Juvenile Detention Center
CHIPS=Child in Need of Protective Services
ID’d= Identified (“He ID’d the suspect as a classmate”)
SHOW-UP =Suspect is shown to victims to see if he/she can be positively ID’d as the person who committed the crime
DOA= Dead on Arrival
MTP= Metro Transit Police
PC= Probable Cause (Evidence points to reasons to be arrested…i.e. “He was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons”)
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ASSAULT:
Assault1---Great Bodily Harm
38XX Emerson Ave N Wednesday 5/4/11 1637 hrs 11-123289
Officers responded to a shooting at the above location. V1/male, 18 yrs, was observed lying in the alley with a shot to his head. V1 was very critical & not expected to live. Witnesses were able to positively ID 2 male suspects, 17 & 18 yrs, who fled the scene. Witnesses were interviewed to obtain more information. V1 was transported to the hospital via ambulance. UPDATE::: Victim died days later…this is now a Homicide.
Assault2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
16th Ave N & Russell Ave N Wednesday 5/4/11 2100 hrs 11-123582
Officers were dispatched to an assault. V1/female, 17 yrs, phoned her mother just prior to being attacked with a blunt object, possibly a baseball bat, by some females. V1 was bleeding from her head & was unconscious. Ambulance responded & transported to V1 to the hospital. Others on the scene were hostile & directed some of their remarks to officers. Because of imminent danger to officers, they left the scene. It should be noted that during this incident, no other squads were available to assist officers, as the Pct. was very busy with high priority calls. A follow-up call to the hospital provided information that V1 was now conscious & would be fine. No suspect info at this time on the attackers.
Assault2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
16th Ave N & Newton Ave N Wednesday 5/4/11 2129 hrs 11-123606
Officers went to the hospital to interview 2 shooting victims, both males, 15 yrs. Victims were unable to describe the suspect except to say he was wearing all black clothing. V1 had a single gunshot wound to his thigh. V2 had a single gunshot wound to his leg & a possible graze to his back. Wounds were non-life threatening. V2 stated they were attending a memorial service for a murder victim killed a year ago. V2 stated persons attending the service were “SUB” or “Stick Up Boys” gang members & feels the only gang who would want to shoot the SUBS would be the street gang “YNT.”
Assault2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
Girard Ave N & Lowry Ave N Friday 5/6/11 0230 hrs 11-125005
Officers were dispatched to the hospital on a gunshot wound. V1/male, 46 yrs, had been shot in the abdomen & was receiving treatment & was unable to speak with officers. W1/female, 24 yrs, is V1’s girlfriend & told officers that V1 had been at a party, was DK, & he then went to see her at her father’s house, where they argued. They left the house & drove to the above area, still arguing. W1 got out of the vehicle & walked away & V1 tried to restrain her. Unknown males appeared & told V1 to leave W1 alone. V1 argued with these males & the argument became physical. One of the males shot V1 & then all the males fled. V1 walked back to the truck on his own power & told W1 to take him to the hospital. V1’s wound is life threatening.
Assault2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
9XX 30th Ave N Saturday 5/7/11 1500 hrs 11-126883
V1/male, 11 yrs, was playing with others in his backyard when known S1/male, 10 yrs, shot him in the side with a BB gun. Officer observed the injury & mark left by the BB. V1 was able to direct officer to S1’s house, but S1 was not home. S1 attends the same school as V1. S1’s mother was advised to phone police when he returned. V1 & his PG declined medical attention.
Assault2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
44XX Dupont Ave N Saturday 5/7/11 1800 hrs 11-127093
Officer was dispatched to the hospital to take a report from a victim of a stabbing. V1/male, 26 yrs, stated he was having a picnic in the park with his family when he observed another group of people picnicking nearby & recognized one of them as a guy he played basketball with on previous occasions. V1 stated another group of people walked up to the man’s group & started a confrontation. V1 went over to break it up & realized he had been stabbed. V1’s girlfriend took him to the hospital with a non-life threatening stab wound to the side of his body. No suspect info.
Assault2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
8XX Newton Ave N Saturday 5/7/11 2034 hrs 11-127185
Officers met V1/male, 51 yrs, at the above location & noted he had multiple t-shirts wrapped around his arm. V1 was taken to the hospital via ambulance. V1 told officers that he & AP1/male, 36 yrs, were having a conversation when AP1 became upset. AP1 grabbed a “Samurai sword” & lunged at V1, attempting to stab him in the stomach. V1 grabbed a book bag & was able to divert the sword to his arm. At the hospital, Dr’s said the wound was deep enough to cause motor & nerve damage. AP1 was arrested & booked in HCJ for PC Asslt 2.
Assault 3—Significant Bodily Harm / HRPD
Lowry Ave N & Penn Ave N Saturday 5/7/11 2115 hrs 11-127236
Officers arrived at the scene of a HRPD & found V1/male, 36 yrs, with severe facial injuries from an assault. V1 stated he went to that location after his wife phoned him & told him she had been in an accident there. Unknown male suspects, 20-25 yrs, ran at V1 & punched him repeatedly in the face after knocking him to the ground. V2/male, 18 yrs, was the driver of the victim vehicle & was also struck by S2 after trying to exchange information regarding the accident. W1/female, 27 yrs, a passenger in the victim vehicle, confirmed what victims reported. V1 was transported to the hospital via ambulance. V2 refused medical attention. Suspects were GOA in their vehicle.
Assault 2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
Broadway Ave W & James Ave N Monday 5/9/11 1500 hrs 11-129038
V1/male, 27 yrs, was driving in his car when known S1/male, 26 yrs, who is his sisters’ boyfriend, drove up next to his vehicle on the passenger side. S1 proceeded to yell at V1 & pulled a black handgun up & fired at V1’s car. V1 sped to get away & then was struck by another vehicle. S1 continued driving away. V1 said S1 is mad at him because he confronted S1 for beating up his sister. V1 was not injured, but there was heavy damage to his vehicle.
ROBBERY:
ROBPER(Attempt)
27th Ave N & Fremont Ave N Tuesday 5/3/11 0040 hrs 11-121496
V1/male, 38 yrs, & V2/female, 20 yrs, were walking down the street when they were approached from behind by 2 unknown male suspects, 20’s. V1 was struck from behind with the possible butt of a gun. V2 was hit next in the face with the gun. S1, who had the gun, demanded what they had in their pockets. When victims told S1 they didn’t have anything, both suspects fled on foot. V2 got on a bus & told the driver to phone police. At that time, V2 was surprised when the 2 suspects rushed up to her from the back of the bus & dragged her off the bus with them. Suspects then fled again on foot & may have gotten into an Explorer or Lumina. Medics arrived, but both victims refused service. No loss. Suspects were GOA.
ROBPER
James Ave N & Plymouth Ave N Friday 5/6/11 0515 hrs 11-125051
Officers observed V1/male, 58 yrs, stumbling & waving at them. V1appeared to be intoxicated & told officers he was assaulted & robbed in the above area while in a vehicle with S1/male, 45-55 yrs, & S2/female, 28-33 yrs. V1 could not describe many details of the robbery, but stated he was hit & is missing $100 in cash. V1 stated the suspects forced him out of the vehicle & fled the scene. Officers attempted to locate a crime scene, but V1 was unable to recognize anything. V1 was transported to the hospital for treatment. Suspects were GOA.
ROBPAG
18TH Ave N & Dupont Ave N Saturday 5/7/11 1700 hrs 11-127079
V1/male, 60 yrs, stated he has been sober for approx. 6 mos., but on this date he felt an urge to get high. V1 drove to north Mpls. & met known S1/male, 38 yrs. S1 told V1 he could help him find some drugs. S1 & his girlfriend got in V1’s vehicle & drove in an effort to locate a drug dealer. When one wasn’t located, V1 stated he changed his mind. S1 told V1 to let him out of the vehicle & when he pulled over to do so, he felt something up against his back from the back seat. S1 demanded all V1’s money & said he would kill him if he tried anything. V1 handed S1 $150 from his pocket. S1 & his girlfriend then exited the car. V1 sped away as he did not know if S1 had a gun. No injuries. S1 was not located.
ROBPER
8XX Lowry Ave N Sunday 5/8/11 2033 hrs 11-128330
V1/male, 25 yrs, stated he was walking down the street when 2 unknown males, 17-20 yrs, approached him. S1 produced a gun & told him to give him all of his money, while pointing the gun at him. V1 put his hands up & the suspects removed $400 from his pockets & fled on foot. V1 was not injured. It should be noted that V1 is legally blind & was not able to give much of a description on the suspects.
ROBPAG
28XX Fremont Ave N Monday 5/9/11 1504 hrs 11-129033
V1/female, 24 yrs, stated she pulled up in front of the above location & phoned her cousin to let him know she was there. At that time, unknown S1/male, 28-30 yrs, approached her & pointed a black revolver at her head. S1 demanded money & said he’d blow her head off unless she gave him what she had. S1 reached in & frisked her for money, without success. S1 attempted to grab the car keys, but they fell. S1 grabbed V1’s cell phone & ran, along with S2/male, 22-28 yrs, who was only in S1’s company. V1 was not injured. The cell phone is valued at $300. Suspects were GOA.
WEAPONS:
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit / Narcotics Violation / Driving after Revocation
24XX Bryant Ave N Wednesday 5/4/11 1350 hrs 11-123156
Officers conducted a suspicious vehicle stop after receiving info that it was involved in narcotics transactions. Officers recognized the driver, AP1/male, 24 yrs, & knew his DL was revoked. Both the driver & passenger, AP2/male, 19 yrs, attempted to exit the vehicle as officers approached. Officers could smell the strong odor of unused marijuana in the vehicle & observed a bag of marijuana where AP2 had been sitting. AP1 was searched & officers recovered several bags of marijuana. A suspected crack cocaine rock was recovered from AP2, along with two .25 caliber bullets. Upon searching the vehicle, officers recovered a .25 caliber handgun, narcotics, & drug paraphernalia. AP2 was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons & PC Narcotics. AP1 was cited & released for DAR & No Insurance.
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit
Banneker Ave & Humboldt Ave N Friday 5/6/11 1514 hrs 11-125505
A witness observed AP3/male, 38 yrs, drop a handgun, pick it up, & put it in his pocket. AP3 got into a white vehicle. Witness also observed a person in a pink shirt handling a gun in the car. Officers arrived & found the car at the above location & noted there were 3 people inside, with 2 of them, AP1/ female, 38 yrs, & AP2/female, 34 yrs, in pink shirts. Parties were removed from the car & 2 handguns were discovered inside. All 3 AP’s were booked in HCJ for PC Weapons.
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit
33rd Ave N & James Ave N Sunday 5/8/11 2307 hrs 11-128409
While on patrol, officers observed AP1/male, 30 yrs, walking in the street where a sidewalk was provided. As officers approached AP1, they observed the butt of a handgun sticking out of his pocket. AP1 was taken into custody without incident. The gun was a 9mm semi-automatic that was loaded, but no rounds were in the chamber. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons.
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Re: Reports From the 4th, Minneapolis
by KA0OLD on Tue May 17, 2011 11:44 am
4TH PRECINCT HIGHLIGHTS----WEEK 694-----May 10th---May 16th, 2011
MPD provides this public safety information as a public service. These highlights are not reflective of all incidents handled or investigated by the MPD at this time. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
ABBREVIATION GUIDE;
V=Victim (V1, V2, etc…)
S=Suspect (S1, S2, etc…)
AP=Arrested Party (person taken into custody or cited & released for a crime)
W= Witness (W1, W2, etc…)
OT= Other (a party on the scene that often played no specific role or is not a victim)
RP= Reporting Party (Example: “RP told officers there were people trying to break into his neighbor’s house)
PV=Police Officer is the victim
EMS= Emergency Medical Service
DK= Drunk
GOA= Gone on Arrival
HCJ= Hennepin County Jail
JDC= Juvenile Detention Center
CHIPS=Child in Need of Protective Services
ID’d= Identified (“He ID’d the suspect as a classmate”)
SHOW-UP =Suspect is shown to victims to see if he/she can be positively ID’d as the person who committed the crime
DOA= Dead on Arrival
MTP= Metro Transit Police
PC= Probable Cause (Evidence points to reasons to be arrested…i.e. “He was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons”)
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MURDER;
MURDER
11XX Irving Ave N Tuesday 5/10/11 2326 hrs 11-130849
Officers responded to the above location & found V1/male, 27 yrs, DOA. V1 had been shot. AP1/male, 40 yrs, was arrested & booked in HCJ for PC Murder.
ARSON
ARSON
34XX Dupont Ave N Sunday 5/15/11 1909 hrs 11-136110
MFD responded to a garage fire at this location. MFD had been at this location earlier in the day to put out 3 mattresses near the garage that were burning. The only info provided on suspects was that 3—4 children set the mattresses on fire. On the 2nd call, MFD noted a side door on the garage had a small fire burning & it was put out with a pump can. One child approached firefighters & provided suspect info, but when their homes were checked, no one answered the doors. No injuries. Estimated damage to the property is $100.
ASSAULT:
ASLT4—Police/Emergency Personnel
5XX Irving Ave N Tuesday 5/10/11 1020 hrs 11-129966
Officer was working off duty at the above location & was called to assist with an out of control student. AP1/female, 16 yrs, the student, was asked several times to leave the school. AP1 refused several times & officer informed her she was under arrest for Trespassing. While attempting to handcuff AP1, she gouged officer’s nose & face with her fingers & punched officer 2—3 times in the face, causing cuts & several minor scrapes. AP1 was booked in Juvenile for PC Assault 4.
ASLT3---Significant Bodily Harm
15XX Glenwood Ave Thursday 5/12/11 1100 hrs 11-132402
V1/male, 7 yrs, is a special needs student at the school at this location. V1 was in the gym when an altercation occurred, causing V1 to be sent to a time out room. S1/male, 25-29 yrs, a teacher’s aide, escorted V1 out of the gym. V1 then struck S1 in the eye & S1 pushed V1 away from him, into a wall. S1 struck the back of his head, causing an approx. 1” laceration. The wound was not serious. V1 was given a ride home.
ASLT2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
8XX Oliver Ave N Saturday 5/14/11 0221 hrs 11-134420
Officers were dispatched to the hospital on a shooting call. V1/male, 25 yrs, stated he had been shot with a shotgun at 34th & Fremont by 2 unknown males. V1 stated the suspects then fled the area in a vehicle. A nurse informed officers that V1 told her a different story. V1 then stated to officer he had been shot at 26th & Penn Ave N by 2 of his “homeboys” but stated he did not know their names. V1 suffered a single gunshot wound to his shoulder. V1 appeared to be intoxicated & was highly medicated. V1 seemed to be uncooperative, as he would not provide suspects names. Wound was non-life threatening.
ASLT1---Great Bodily Harm
17th Ave N & Queen Ave N Monday 5/16/11 1528 hrs 11-136823
Squads were dispatched to a shooting at this location. Officers located V1/male, 18 yrs, lying face down on the sidewalk with a gunshot wound to his back with a possible exit via his chest. V1 was given aid by officers & stated he was walking when he heard a shot & fell to the ground. V1 had no suspect info & no idea why anyone would shoot him. V1 was transported to the hospital via ambulance in stable condition.
ASLT4---Police/Emergency Personnel
25XX 33rd Ave N Monday 5/16/11 1920 hrs 11-137088
Officers were dispatched to the above location on a disturbance. AP1/female, 28 yrs, was yelling & screaming & trying to fight with others. Officers gave AP1 several verbal commands to come off a step area. AP1 did not follow any commands & officer went up the stairs to apprehend her. AP1 struck officer with a fist in the chest area. AP1 was taken into custody & booked for PC Assault 4.
ROBBERY:
ROBPAG
30XX Russell Ave N Wednesday 5/11/11 1145 hrs 11-131294
Officer responded to a robbery of person call & en route, received info that the loss, a Dodge Neon, & was believed to be in the area of Lowry & Penn Ave N. Officer located the vehicle unoccupied in front of 30XX Penn Ave N. V1/male, 18 yrs, & V2/male, 20 yrs, came to officers’ location & stated they are acquaintances of S1/male, 19 yrs & believed they were “set up.” Victims were instructed to meet S1 behind 30XX Queen Ave N. Once there, they were approached by S1 & unknown S2/male, 18-20 yrs. S1 pointed a revolver at the victims & demanded cash & their cell phones. S1 also made victims take off their shoes & clothes. S2 took V1’s car keys & then told them to walk away, as he held the gun. Suspects retrieved the loss & drove off in V1’s vehicle. Victims were not injured & refused EMS. The vehicle was released to V1.
ROBPAG
24TH Ave N & Bryant Ave N Thursday 5/12/11 1025 hrs 11-132355
V1/male, 32 yrs, stated he was at the gas station at Broadway & Lyndale & observed S1/male, 18-22 yrs, whom he recognized, & asked him for a ride. V1 got in the back seat. S2/male, 18-23 yrs, was in the front passenger seat. V1 asked if he could smoke & S1 told him he’d have to light it up outside the vehicle. S1 stopped the car & V1 got out. S1 also got out, pulled a handgun from his waistband & told V1 to “give it up.” V1 handed over $36 & a pack of cigarettes. S1 got back into his car & left the area with S2. A KOPS alert was placed on the vehicle & a felony stop was conducted, after squads located the vehicle. AP1/ male, 19 yrs, was apprehended & booked in HCJ for PC Robbery. AP2/male, 16 yrs, was apprehended & booked in the Juvenile Detention Center for PC Robbery.
ROBPER
20XX Irving Ave N Thursday 5/12/11 1819 hrs 11-132765
Officers were dispatched to a robbery of person call. V1/female, 11 yrs, stated she just got off the school bus when she was jumped by 3 females & 1 male, all 11-14 yrs. V1 stated that one suspect punched her in the face & the rest punched & kicked her while she was on the ground. V1 did not lose consciousness, but stated she was “dizzy.” V1 refused medical attention. Officers did not observe any visible signs of injury on the victim. Loss was V1’s purse, headphones, & a school folder. Suspects were GOA.
ROBPER
Oak Park Ave & Penn Ave N Thursday 5/12/11 2243 hrs 11-133038
Officers responded to a robbery of person & met V1/male, 28 yrs, who was sitting on the ground, holding his head. W1/male, 25 yrs, told officers they were walking down the street when 2 males, 20-25 yrs, wearing all black, punched V1 in the head. V1 fell to the ground & suspects stole V1’s cell phone & ran. V1 would not speak to officers, but it appeared he was very confused & had trouble with questions. V1 was taken to the hospital for treatment. Suspects were GOA.
ROBPER(Attempt) / 911 Interference
41XX Thomas Ave N Sunday 5/15/11 1651 hrs 11-135958
Officers were dispatched to a robbery of person call. It was learned that V1/male, 61 yrs, was following the suspects. Officers located 3 males matching the description. AP1/male, 13 yrs, fled when officers approached, but was caught. V1 positively ID’d the males that pushed him, threatened to shoot him, & attempted to steal his cell phone while he was calling 911. V1 stated the males were not customers in his biz. & he asked them to leave. AP1 got angry & threatened to shoot V1, then pushed him & threw a rock at him. AP2/male, 16 yrs, attempted to grab his phone as he dialed 911 & knocked the phone to the ground. AP1 & AP2 were booked in the HC Juvenile Detention center for PC Attempt Aggravated Robbery.
WEAPONS:
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit / Forced Entry / Warrant
26XX Queen Ave N Tuesday 5/10/11 1748 hrs 11-130413
Officers, in plain clothes, were conducting surveillance in the above area when they observed 2 males with actions consistent with buying or selling narcotics. AP1/male, 22 yrs, approached the 2 males as officers pulled up. As officers exited the squad, AP1 appeared shocked & began to run before officers could even give a verbal command. As he ran, AP1 grabbed his waistband & officers were able to see the butt of a gun. AP1 took the gun out & held it in his hand as he ran. Officers told him to stop & drop the gun. AP1 rounded a corner & dropped the gun at the last second as he turned toward officers pursuing him, but he continued to run into the above address. Officers forced entry & arrested AP1 for PC Weapons. AP1 did not have a permit to carry & was booked in HCJ. AP2/male, 22 yrs, was booked in HCJ for a Misd. Warrant.
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit
43XX Newton Ave N Tuesday 5/10/11 1800 hrs 11-130441
Officers from the 3rd Pct CRT Unit conducted a weapons investigation at the above location & were informed by a CI that AP1/male, 31 yrs, a convicted felon, was in possession of a handgun. The CI also described AP1’s vehicle. Officers observed AP1 in the vehicle & had a uniformed marked squad stop the vehicle. AP1 was apprehended & officers recovered a .45 cal semi-automatic handgun inside the car. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC WEAPONS/Felon with a Pistol.
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit
Broadway Ave W & Penn Ave N Tuesday 5/10/11 2208 hrs 11-130706
Officers responded to a person with a gun call & observed 2 males matching the description near Broadway & Irving Ave N. Officers attempted to stop the 2 parties, but they fled on foot. AP1/male, 17 yrs, ran one direction & AP2/male, 20 yrs, fled in another. AP1 dropped a handgun, which was found to be fully loaded with a bullet in the chamber. AP1 was taken into custody & booked in the Juvenile Unit for PC Weapons. AP2 also threw a gun which was recovered & he was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons.
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit
19XX Willow Ave Wednesday 5/11/11 0018 hrs 11-130831
Officers went to the above location to execute a search warrant. AP1/male, 29 yrs, & AP2/male, 29 yrs, were located inside the residence. As officers entered they observed AP2 throw an object & heard a loud thud. The object was later found to be a Ruger 9mm pistol. AP1 was found with a small plastic baggie of suspected crack-cocaine sticking out of his pocket. A field test provided a positive result on the drug. Officers also located a baggie of suspected crack-cocaine in the area when AP2 ran from. This also tested positive. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Narcotics & AP2 was booked in HCJ for PC Narcotics & PC Weapons. Four other parties in the home were tagged & released for Disorderly House.
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit / Flee on Foot
36th Ave N & Penn Ave N Sunday 5/15/11 2254 hrs 11-136234
Officers attempted to stop a suspicious person who was walking in the street when a sidewalk was provided. AP1/male, 32 yrs, fled on foot & was grabbing his waistband as he ran. AP1 was taken into custody after a short foot pursuit. Officers checked the area where AP1 ran & located a loaded handgun. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons & misdemeanor fleeing on foot.
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit
Emerson Ave N & Lowry Ave N Monday 5/16/11 1915 hrs 11-137072
Officers responded to the above area after a caller observed AP1/male, 15 yrs, waving a pistol before putting it in his pocket. The caller gave a good description & when officers spotted the suspect, he saw officers & ran inside a barbershop. As police ran behind him, AP1 tossed a BB gun behind one of the barber chairs. AP1 was apprehended & transported to the Juvenile Unit where he was charged with a Gross Misdemeanor for Facsimile Firearms in Public.
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit / Flee Officer on Foot
27th Ave N & Penn Ave N Monday 5/16/11 2258 hrs 11-137324
Officer saw 2 males walking in the middle of the street where a sidewalk was provided. Officer stopped them & asked them to come to talk to him. OT1/male, 28 yrs, had a large stick in his hand, which officer told him to put down. As he did this, AP1/male, 28 yrs, walked away. AP1 was told to come back & he ran from officer. While running, officer observed AP1 holding his waistband & then saw him throw a silver object from his waistband. AP1 was caught & officer located a handgun lying next to a fence where AP1 threw it. AP1 told officer he needed the gun for protection. AP1 was booked into HCJ for PC Weapons & Fleeing an officer on foot.
MPD provides this public safety information as a public service. These highlights are not reflective of all incidents handled or investigated by the MPD at this time. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
ABBREVIATION GUIDE;
V=Victim (V1, V2, etc…)
S=Suspect (S1, S2, etc…)
AP=Arrested Party (person taken into custody or cited & released for a crime)
W= Witness (W1, W2, etc…)
OT= Other (a party on the scene that often played no specific role or is not a victim)
RP= Reporting Party (Example: “RP told officers there were people trying to break into his neighbor’s house)
PV=Police Officer is the victim
EMS= Emergency Medical Service
DK= Drunk
GOA= Gone on Arrival
HCJ= Hennepin County Jail
JDC= Juvenile Detention Center
CHIPS=Child in Need of Protective Services
ID’d= Identified (“He ID’d the suspect as a classmate”)
SHOW-UP =Suspect is shown to victims to see if he/she can be positively ID’d as the person who committed the crime
DOA= Dead on Arrival
MTP= Metro Transit Police
PC= Probable Cause (Evidence points to reasons to be arrested…i.e. “He was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons”)
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MURDER;
MURDER
11XX Irving Ave N Tuesday 5/10/11 2326 hrs 11-130849
Officers responded to the above location & found V1/male, 27 yrs, DOA. V1 had been shot. AP1/male, 40 yrs, was arrested & booked in HCJ for PC Murder.
ARSON
ARSON
34XX Dupont Ave N Sunday 5/15/11 1909 hrs 11-136110
MFD responded to a garage fire at this location. MFD had been at this location earlier in the day to put out 3 mattresses near the garage that were burning. The only info provided on suspects was that 3—4 children set the mattresses on fire. On the 2nd call, MFD noted a side door on the garage had a small fire burning & it was put out with a pump can. One child approached firefighters & provided suspect info, but when their homes were checked, no one answered the doors. No injuries. Estimated damage to the property is $100.
ASSAULT:
ASLT4—Police/Emergency Personnel
5XX Irving Ave N Tuesday 5/10/11 1020 hrs 11-129966
Officer was working off duty at the above location & was called to assist with an out of control student. AP1/female, 16 yrs, the student, was asked several times to leave the school. AP1 refused several times & officer informed her she was under arrest for Trespassing. While attempting to handcuff AP1, she gouged officer’s nose & face with her fingers & punched officer 2—3 times in the face, causing cuts & several minor scrapes. AP1 was booked in Juvenile for PC Assault 4.
ASLT3---Significant Bodily Harm
15XX Glenwood Ave Thursday 5/12/11 1100 hrs 11-132402
V1/male, 7 yrs, is a special needs student at the school at this location. V1 was in the gym when an altercation occurred, causing V1 to be sent to a time out room. S1/male, 25-29 yrs, a teacher’s aide, escorted V1 out of the gym. V1 then struck S1 in the eye & S1 pushed V1 away from him, into a wall. S1 struck the back of his head, causing an approx. 1” laceration. The wound was not serious. V1 was given a ride home.
ASLT2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
8XX Oliver Ave N Saturday 5/14/11 0221 hrs 11-134420
Officers were dispatched to the hospital on a shooting call. V1/male, 25 yrs, stated he had been shot with a shotgun at 34th & Fremont by 2 unknown males. V1 stated the suspects then fled the area in a vehicle. A nurse informed officers that V1 told her a different story. V1 then stated to officer he had been shot at 26th & Penn Ave N by 2 of his “homeboys” but stated he did not know their names. V1 suffered a single gunshot wound to his shoulder. V1 appeared to be intoxicated & was highly medicated. V1 seemed to be uncooperative, as he would not provide suspects names. Wound was non-life threatening.
ASLT1---Great Bodily Harm
17th Ave N & Queen Ave N Monday 5/16/11 1528 hrs 11-136823
Squads were dispatched to a shooting at this location. Officers located V1/male, 18 yrs, lying face down on the sidewalk with a gunshot wound to his back with a possible exit via his chest. V1 was given aid by officers & stated he was walking when he heard a shot & fell to the ground. V1 had no suspect info & no idea why anyone would shoot him. V1 was transported to the hospital via ambulance in stable condition.
ASLT4---Police/Emergency Personnel
25XX 33rd Ave N Monday 5/16/11 1920 hrs 11-137088
Officers were dispatched to the above location on a disturbance. AP1/female, 28 yrs, was yelling & screaming & trying to fight with others. Officers gave AP1 several verbal commands to come off a step area. AP1 did not follow any commands & officer went up the stairs to apprehend her. AP1 struck officer with a fist in the chest area. AP1 was taken into custody & booked for PC Assault 4.
ROBBERY:
ROBPAG
30XX Russell Ave N Wednesday 5/11/11 1145 hrs 11-131294
Officer responded to a robbery of person call & en route, received info that the loss, a Dodge Neon, & was believed to be in the area of Lowry & Penn Ave N. Officer located the vehicle unoccupied in front of 30XX Penn Ave N. V1/male, 18 yrs, & V2/male, 20 yrs, came to officers’ location & stated they are acquaintances of S1/male, 19 yrs & believed they were “set up.” Victims were instructed to meet S1 behind 30XX Queen Ave N. Once there, they were approached by S1 & unknown S2/male, 18-20 yrs. S1 pointed a revolver at the victims & demanded cash & their cell phones. S1 also made victims take off their shoes & clothes. S2 took V1’s car keys & then told them to walk away, as he held the gun. Suspects retrieved the loss & drove off in V1’s vehicle. Victims were not injured & refused EMS. The vehicle was released to V1.
ROBPAG
24TH Ave N & Bryant Ave N Thursday 5/12/11 1025 hrs 11-132355
V1/male, 32 yrs, stated he was at the gas station at Broadway & Lyndale & observed S1/male, 18-22 yrs, whom he recognized, & asked him for a ride. V1 got in the back seat. S2/male, 18-23 yrs, was in the front passenger seat. V1 asked if he could smoke & S1 told him he’d have to light it up outside the vehicle. S1 stopped the car & V1 got out. S1 also got out, pulled a handgun from his waistband & told V1 to “give it up.” V1 handed over $36 & a pack of cigarettes. S1 got back into his car & left the area with S2. A KOPS alert was placed on the vehicle & a felony stop was conducted, after squads located the vehicle. AP1/ male, 19 yrs, was apprehended & booked in HCJ for PC Robbery. AP2/male, 16 yrs, was apprehended & booked in the Juvenile Detention Center for PC Robbery.
ROBPER
20XX Irving Ave N Thursday 5/12/11 1819 hrs 11-132765
Officers were dispatched to a robbery of person call. V1/female, 11 yrs, stated she just got off the school bus when she was jumped by 3 females & 1 male, all 11-14 yrs. V1 stated that one suspect punched her in the face & the rest punched & kicked her while she was on the ground. V1 did not lose consciousness, but stated she was “dizzy.” V1 refused medical attention. Officers did not observe any visible signs of injury on the victim. Loss was V1’s purse, headphones, & a school folder. Suspects were GOA.
ROBPER
Oak Park Ave & Penn Ave N Thursday 5/12/11 2243 hrs 11-133038
Officers responded to a robbery of person & met V1/male, 28 yrs, who was sitting on the ground, holding his head. W1/male, 25 yrs, told officers they were walking down the street when 2 males, 20-25 yrs, wearing all black, punched V1 in the head. V1 fell to the ground & suspects stole V1’s cell phone & ran. V1 would not speak to officers, but it appeared he was very confused & had trouble with questions. V1 was taken to the hospital for treatment. Suspects were GOA.
ROBPER(Attempt) / 911 Interference
41XX Thomas Ave N Sunday 5/15/11 1651 hrs 11-135958
Officers were dispatched to a robbery of person call. It was learned that V1/male, 61 yrs, was following the suspects. Officers located 3 males matching the description. AP1/male, 13 yrs, fled when officers approached, but was caught. V1 positively ID’d the males that pushed him, threatened to shoot him, & attempted to steal his cell phone while he was calling 911. V1 stated the males were not customers in his biz. & he asked them to leave. AP1 got angry & threatened to shoot V1, then pushed him & threw a rock at him. AP2/male, 16 yrs, attempted to grab his phone as he dialed 911 & knocked the phone to the ground. AP1 & AP2 were booked in the HC Juvenile Detention center for PC Attempt Aggravated Robbery.
WEAPONS:
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit / Forced Entry / Warrant
26XX Queen Ave N Tuesday 5/10/11 1748 hrs 11-130413
Officers, in plain clothes, were conducting surveillance in the above area when they observed 2 males with actions consistent with buying or selling narcotics. AP1/male, 22 yrs, approached the 2 males as officers pulled up. As officers exited the squad, AP1 appeared shocked & began to run before officers could even give a verbal command. As he ran, AP1 grabbed his waistband & officers were able to see the butt of a gun. AP1 took the gun out & held it in his hand as he ran. Officers told him to stop & drop the gun. AP1 rounded a corner & dropped the gun at the last second as he turned toward officers pursuing him, but he continued to run into the above address. Officers forced entry & arrested AP1 for PC Weapons. AP1 did not have a permit to carry & was booked in HCJ. AP2/male, 22 yrs, was booked in HCJ for a Misd. Warrant.
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit
43XX Newton Ave N Tuesday 5/10/11 1800 hrs 11-130441
Officers from the 3rd Pct CRT Unit conducted a weapons investigation at the above location & were informed by a CI that AP1/male, 31 yrs, a convicted felon, was in possession of a handgun. The CI also described AP1’s vehicle. Officers observed AP1 in the vehicle & had a uniformed marked squad stop the vehicle. AP1 was apprehended & officers recovered a .45 cal semi-automatic handgun inside the car. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC WEAPONS/Felon with a Pistol.
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit
Broadway Ave W & Penn Ave N Tuesday 5/10/11 2208 hrs 11-130706
Officers responded to a person with a gun call & observed 2 males matching the description near Broadway & Irving Ave N. Officers attempted to stop the 2 parties, but they fled on foot. AP1/male, 17 yrs, ran one direction & AP2/male, 20 yrs, fled in another. AP1 dropped a handgun, which was found to be fully loaded with a bullet in the chamber. AP1 was taken into custody & booked in the Juvenile Unit for PC Weapons. AP2 also threw a gun which was recovered & he was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons.
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit
19XX Willow Ave Wednesday 5/11/11 0018 hrs 11-130831
Officers went to the above location to execute a search warrant. AP1/male, 29 yrs, & AP2/male, 29 yrs, were located inside the residence. As officers entered they observed AP2 throw an object & heard a loud thud. The object was later found to be a Ruger 9mm pistol. AP1 was found with a small plastic baggie of suspected crack-cocaine sticking out of his pocket. A field test provided a positive result on the drug. Officers also located a baggie of suspected crack-cocaine in the area when AP2 ran from. This also tested positive. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Narcotics & AP2 was booked in HCJ for PC Narcotics & PC Weapons. Four other parties in the home were tagged & released for Disorderly House.
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit / Flee on Foot
36th Ave N & Penn Ave N Sunday 5/15/11 2254 hrs 11-136234
Officers attempted to stop a suspicious person who was walking in the street when a sidewalk was provided. AP1/male, 32 yrs, fled on foot & was grabbing his waistband as he ran. AP1 was taken into custody after a short foot pursuit. Officers checked the area where AP1 ran & located a loaded handgun. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons & misdemeanor fleeing on foot.
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit
Emerson Ave N & Lowry Ave N Monday 5/16/11 1915 hrs 11-137072
Officers responded to the above area after a caller observed AP1/male, 15 yrs, waving a pistol before putting it in his pocket. The caller gave a good description & when officers spotted the suspect, he saw officers & ran inside a barbershop. As police ran behind him, AP1 tossed a BB gun behind one of the barber chairs. AP1 was apprehended & transported to the Juvenile Unit where he was charged with a Gross Misdemeanor for Facsimile Firearms in Public.
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit / Flee Officer on Foot
27th Ave N & Penn Ave N Monday 5/16/11 2258 hrs 11-137324
Officer saw 2 males walking in the middle of the street where a sidewalk was provided. Officer stopped them & asked them to come to talk to him. OT1/male, 28 yrs, had a large stick in his hand, which officer told him to put down. As he did this, AP1/male, 28 yrs, walked away. AP1 was told to come back & he ran from officer. While running, officer observed AP1 holding his waistband & then saw him throw a silver object from his waistband. AP1 was caught & officer located a handgun lying next to a fence where AP1 threw it. AP1 told officer he needed the gun for protection. AP1 was booked into HCJ for PC Weapons & Fleeing an officer on foot.
Re: Reports From the 4th, Minneapolis
by pondrast on Wed May 18, 2011 2:00 pm
thanks for these. I read them with the intensity of a mouse watching a snake, its horrible. It would not be a bad idea to have warning signs posted on the perimeter of the precinct.
Re: Reports From the 4th, Minneapolis
by KA0OLD on Mon May 30, 2011 11:20 am
4TH PRECINCT HIGHLIGHTS----WEEK 695---May 17th—May 23rd, 2011
MPD provides this public safety information as a public service. These highlights are not reflective of all incidents handled or investigated by the MPD at this time. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
ABBREVIATION GUIDE;
V=Victim (V1, V2, etc…)
S=Suspect (S1, S2, etc…)
AP=Arrested Party (person taken into custody or cited & released for a crime)
W= Witness (W1, W2, etc…)
OT= Other (a party on the scene that often played no specific role or is not a victim)
RP= Reporting Party (Example: “RP told officers there were people trying to break into his neighbor’s house)
PV=Police Officer is the victim
EMS= Emergency Medical Service
DK= Drunk
GOA= Gone on Arrival
HCJ= Hennepin County Jail
JDC= Juvenile Detention Center
CHIPS=Child in Need of Protective Services
ID’d= Identified (“He ID’d the suspect as a classmate”)
SHOW-UP =Suspect is shown to victims to see if he/she can be positively ID’d as the person who committed the crime
DOA= Dead on Arrival
MTP= Metro Transit Police
PC= Probable Cause (Evidence points to reasons to be arrested…i.e. “He was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons”)
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ARSON:
ARSON
23XX Dupont Ave N Tuesday 5/17/11 1711 hrs 11-138042
MFD responded to a structural fire at this location. The 2-story house was heavily involved with fire. A neighbor saw smoke drifting between houses & saw flames shooting out of windows. She retrieved her 3 yr-old daughter from her yard & the child told her she saw 3 men come out of the house right before the fire. The house is condemned & has been vacant for approx. 8 months. The interior was strewn with trash, so it appears that transients frequented the place. As a result of the house being vacant, reports of transients, & the speed at which the fire spread with the gas shut off, the cause was determined to be arson. Estimated damage is $90,500…the market value. A neighbor suffered radiant heat damage to the side of his home. His property damage is estimated at $10,000. No suspects. No injuries.
ARSON
6XX Thomas Ave N Thursday 5/19/11 2007 hrs 11-140640
MFD responded to a structural fire at this location. The origin of the fire was in the basement. The fire started on the floor in bedding, a foam mattress pad, & cardboard. These combustibles were piled up on the concrete wall of the basement. The family was home & there were no ignition sources in this area. Family members were interviewed re: the fire & everyone denied setting it. It was learned that OT2/female, 28 yrs, had been home when the home suffered 2 previous fires in 2006. OT2 will be interviewed further with the help of an interpreter. Estimated damage is $500. No injuries.
ASSAULT:
Assault 3---Significant Bodily Harm
38XX 6th St N Friday 5/20/11 1300 hrs 11-141361
V1/male, 31 yrs, stated he was in his vehicle at the above location arguing with W1/female 32 yrs, his ex-girlfriend, who is the mother of his 2 children. They blamed each other because the children had been taken by Child Protection. S1/male, 28-35 yrs, who is the current boyfriend of W1, got involved in the argument & V1 told him to keep out. S1 returned, reached into the vehicle, & stabbed V1 in the stomach & also scratched his face. V1 drove to a friend’s house & that party drove him to the hospital. Officers tried to check on the whereabouts of S1 & W1, but met parties who were uncooperative & would not provide S1’s name or whereabouts. V1’s vehicle was located & dried blood was found on the seatbelt & driver’s seat. The vehicle was towed to be held for investigators. V1’s wounds were non-life threatening.
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon / Asslt4—Police/Emergency Personnel / Weapons / Obstruction
31XX Logan Ave N Monday 5/23/11 1841 hrs 11-144776
Officers responded to the above location on a fight call. AP3/ female, 26 yrs, stated she had the gun that was pointed at 2 victims. AP3 threw the gun in her house & it was recovered. AP3 was booked in HCJ for PC Assault 2 & PC Weapons. AP1/male, 32 yrs, was verbally threatening to kill others & was causing the majority of the disruption, so he was taken into custody. AP1 swung at officer & later kicked backwards at officer, hitting him in the stomach. AP1 spat at officers as well & was booked in HCJ for PC Assault 4. AP2/male, 32 yrs, was yelling & trying to incite others to assault officers, so he was booked in HCJ for Obstruct Legal Process.
ROBBERY:
ROBPAG
21XX 44th Ave N #204 Tuesday 5/17/11 0045 hrs 11-137443
Officers responded to a robbery of person & met V1/male, 38 yrs, & V2/female, 22 yrs. Victims stated that as they left the building, a handgun was immediately pointed at V1’s head. V2 also had a gun pointed at her head. The unknown suspects are 2 males, dressed in all black clothing & wearing black masks. Suspects yelled “Where’s the money?” Even though V2 told them she had $40, suspects didn’t take it. Instead, they demanded keys so V2 gave them keys to her apt., car, & biz. Victims were told to leave & run. Suspects fled in an unknown direction. No injuries. Officers found a live cartridge just outside the rear door of the building.
ROBPAG (Attempt)
31st Ave N & Oliver Ave N Tuesday 5/17/11 0710 hrs 11-137575
V1/male, 17 yrs, was walking to the bus stop to head to school when 2 unknown males, 16-18 yrs, approached him & demanded money from him. V1 did not have any money & so S1 pulled out a folding pocket knife & cut him on the arm. When V1 again stated he had no money, the suspects fled on foot. V1 speaks Spanish & OT1/female, 15 yrs, helped with the translation. The cut on V1’s arm was not deep, but it did break the skin. OT1 cleaned & dressed the wound & they were given a ride to school. Suspects were GOA.
ROBPAG
Morgan Ave N & Olson Mem Hy Wednesday 5/18/11 1116 hrs 11-138868
Officer met with V1/female, 47 yrs, who stated that while she was at the bus stop, 3 unknown males, 17-23 yrs, approached her from behind. S1 grabbed her tote bag, forcibly pulling it from her grip. S3 tried to push V1 down at this time & V1 slapped him on the face. He stumbled & S2 grabbed S3, pulling him to a light-colored vehicle, which all 3 suspects drove off in. OT2 drove past the location where suspects tossed V1’s bag. She gave it to OT1, who lived nearby & left her biz. card, as she (OT2) had to leave. V1’s bag was recovered from OT1 & still contained various items, but she was missing a pink billfold & a money order made out to her landlord for $700. Suspects were GOA. V1 was not injured.
ROBPAG
Humboldt Ave N & Olson Mem HY Thursday 5/19/11 0311 hrs 11-139895
V1/male, 34 yrs, stated he was walking down the street when unknown S1/male, 23-26 yrs, approached him & made jabbing motions with a knife towards V1’s stomach. V1 told S1 he didn’t have any money & S1 took V1’s new cell phone & fled on foot. V1 was not injured & refused medical attention. Suspect was GOA.
ROBPAG
Bryant Ave N & Lowry Ave N Saturday 5/21/11 2120 hrs 11-142870
V1/female, 20 yrs, stated she was walking to the store with her infant daughter when a grey vehicle quickly turned around & drove the wrong way into oncoming traffic. The vehicle turned towards V1 & she stopped to see if anyone she knew was in the vehicle. V1 stated unknown S1/male, 25-30 yrs, got of the driver’s side & demanded her money. S1 held a handgun to V1’s neck, while pulling on her hair with his other hand. V1 told S1 she only had $30. S1 went into V1’s pockets & took the cash. S1 took the battery out of V1’s cell phone, but he did not take the phone. S1 ran back to the car & drove off. V1 was not injured & refused medical attention. It should be noted that S1 told V1 if she didn’t have the baby, he’d “take” her.
ROBPER
36XX Girard Ave N Sunday 5/22/11 2359 hrs 11-144442
V1/male, 25-29 yrs, was out in the dark after a storm hit & power went out. V1 was walking his 15 yr-old cousin home when he was approached by 5 unknown males, 20’s, who yelled “Tres Tres action…give it up!” V1 stated one of the suspects had a gun. Suspect took V1’s cell phone & $35 in cash. Suspects then fled on foot. V1 was not injured.
ROBPER
32XX Knox Ave N Monday 5/23/11 0930 hrs 11-144332
Officer responded to a robbery of person & met V1/female, 31 yrs, who appeared to have been drinking due to her slurred speech & inability to stand still. V1 stated that she & known S1/male, 34 yrs, began to physically fight & S1 took over $100 from her pockets. V1 could not recall what the fight was about & showed officer bruises that were days old---not fresh like the fight just happened. V1 also could not determine how much money was taken, or where the fight occurred. V1 was given a blue card with the case number.
WEAPONS:
WEAP—Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit / Narcotics Violation / Disorderly House
4XX Oliver Ave N Thursday 5/19/11 1123 hrs 11-140120
A Narcotics search warrant was executed at the above location & a quantity of narcotics & 2 guns were recovered. The crack cocaine field test provided positive results. AP1/male, 34 yrs, was arrested & booked in HCJ for PC Narcotics & PC Weapons. Two other parties were cited & released for Disorderly House.
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit / Replica Firearms
Aldrich Ave N & Broadway Ave W Thursday 5/19/11 1641 hrs 11-140428
Plainclothes officer observed AP1/male, 27 yrs, outside the store in the above area for 30 minutes. AP1 did not go inside the store, but appeared to make several hand-to-hand transactions in the parking lot, consistent with drug dealings. AP1 also went to a bus stop across the road, but did not get on any busses going by. Officer stopped AP1, who got up from the bus stop & quickly walked away. A gun which was later discovered to be a BB gun, was found in AP1’s waistband. AP1 was booked in HCJ for Possession of a BB gun in public.
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit
34th Ave N & Fremont Ave N Monday 5/23/11 2230 hrs 11-145062
Officers were standing by a checkpoint, due to a tornado that struck north Mpls. & caused extensive damage. A taxi stopped & the driver told officers, along with a female passenger, that a male was waving a small semi-automatic handgun around & yelled that he was on his way to rob the Footlocker on Broadway. Officers aired this info & immediately went to check the area. Once there, officers located AP1/23 yrs, & took him into custody after a brief struggle. Officers recovered a .22 caliber handgun in his waistband. AP1 did not have a permit to carry & was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons.
For questions, contact:
Mary Etzioni, Crime Prevention Specialist
Minneapolis Police Department, 4th Precinct
(612) 673-3364
mary.etzioni@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
To Protect With Courage
To Serve With Compassion
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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 the MPD at this time. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
ABBREVIATION GUIDE;
V=Victim (V1, V2, etc…)
S=Suspect (S1, S2, etc…)
AP=Arrested Party (person taken into custody or cited & released for a crime)
W= Witness (W1, W2, etc…)
OT= Other (a party on the scene that often played no specific role or is not a victim)
RP= Reporting Party (Example: “RP told officers there were people trying to break into his neighbor’s house)
PV=Police Officer is the victim
EMS= Emergency Medical Service
DK= Drunk
GOA= Gone on Arrival
HCJ= Hennepin County Jail
JDC= Juvenile Detention Center
CHIPS=Child in Need of Protective Services
ID’d= Identified (“He ID’d the suspect as a classmate”)
SHOW-UP =Suspect is shown to victims to see if he/she can be positively ID’d as the person who committed the crime
DOA= Dead on Arrival
MTP= Metro Transit Police
PC= Probable Cause (Evidence points to reasons to be arrested…i.e. “He was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons”)
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ARSON:
ARSON
23XX Dupont Ave N Tuesday 5/17/11 1711 hrs 11-138042
MFD responded to a structural fire at this location. The 2-story house was heavily involved with fire. A neighbor saw smoke drifting between houses & saw flames shooting out of windows. She retrieved her 3 yr-old daughter from her yard & the child told her she saw 3 men come out of the house right before the fire. The house is condemned & has been vacant for approx. 8 months. The interior was strewn with trash, so it appears that transients frequented the place. As a result of the house being vacant, reports of transients, & the speed at which the fire spread with the gas shut off, the cause was determined to be arson. Estimated damage is $90,500…the market value. A neighbor suffered radiant heat damage to the side of his home. His property damage is estimated at $10,000. No suspects. No injuries.
ARSON
6XX Thomas Ave N Thursday 5/19/11 2007 hrs 11-140640
MFD responded to a structural fire at this location. The origin of the fire was in the basement. The fire started on the floor in bedding, a foam mattress pad, & cardboard. These combustibles were piled up on the concrete wall of the basement. The family was home & there were no ignition sources in this area. Family members were interviewed re: the fire & everyone denied setting it. It was learned that OT2/female, 28 yrs, had been home when the home suffered 2 previous fires in 2006. OT2 will be interviewed further with the help of an interpreter. Estimated damage is $500. No injuries.
ASSAULT:
Assault 3---Significant Bodily Harm
38XX 6th St N Friday 5/20/11 1300 hrs 11-141361
V1/male, 31 yrs, stated he was in his vehicle at the above location arguing with W1/female 32 yrs, his ex-girlfriend, who is the mother of his 2 children. They blamed each other because the children had been taken by Child Protection. S1/male, 28-35 yrs, who is the current boyfriend of W1, got involved in the argument & V1 told him to keep out. S1 returned, reached into the vehicle, & stabbed V1 in the stomach & also scratched his face. V1 drove to a friend’s house & that party drove him to the hospital. Officers tried to check on the whereabouts of S1 & W1, but met parties who were uncooperative & would not provide S1’s name or whereabouts. V1’s vehicle was located & dried blood was found on the seatbelt & driver’s seat. The vehicle was towed to be held for investigators. V1’s wounds were non-life threatening.
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon / Asslt4—Police/Emergency Personnel / Weapons / Obstruction
31XX Logan Ave N Monday 5/23/11 1841 hrs 11-144776
Officers responded to the above location on a fight call. AP3/ female, 26 yrs, stated she had the gun that was pointed at 2 victims. AP3 threw the gun in her house & it was recovered. AP3 was booked in HCJ for PC Assault 2 & PC Weapons. AP1/male, 32 yrs, was verbally threatening to kill others & was causing the majority of the disruption, so he was taken into custody. AP1 swung at officer & later kicked backwards at officer, hitting him in the stomach. AP1 spat at officers as well & was booked in HCJ for PC Assault 4. AP2/male, 32 yrs, was yelling & trying to incite others to assault officers, so he was booked in HCJ for Obstruct Legal Process.
ROBBERY:
ROBPAG
21XX 44th Ave N #204 Tuesday 5/17/11 0045 hrs 11-137443
Officers responded to a robbery of person & met V1/male, 38 yrs, & V2/female, 22 yrs. Victims stated that as they left the building, a handgun was immediately pointed at V1’s head. V2 also had a gun pointed at her head. The unknown suspects are 2 males, dressed in all black clothing & wearing black masks. Suspects yelled “Where’s the money?” Even though V2 told them she had $40, suspects didn’t take it. Instead, they demanded keys so V2 gave them keys to her apt., car, & biz. Victims were told to leave & run. Suspects fled in an unknown direction. No injuries. Officers found a live cartridge just outside the rear door of the building.
ROBPAG (Attempt)
31st Ave N & Oliver Ave N Tuesday 5/17/11 0710 hrs 11-137575
V1/male, 17 yrs, was walking to the bus stop to head to school when 2 unknown males, 16-18 yrs, approached him & demanded money from him. V1 did not have any money & so S1 pulled out a folding pocket knife & cut him on the arm. When V1 again stated he had no money, the suspects fled on foot. V1 speaks Spanish & OT1/female, 15 yrs, helped with the translation. The cut on V1’s arm was not deep, but it did break the skin. OT1 cleaned & dressed the wound & they were given a ride to school. Suspects were GOA.
ROBPAG
Morgan Ave N & Olson Mem Hy Wednesday 5/18/11 1116 hrs 11-138868
Officer met with V1/female, 47 yrs, who stated that while she was at the bus stop, 3 unknown males, 17-23 yrs, approached her from behind. S1 grabbed her tote bag, forcibly pulling it from her grip. S3 tried to push V1 down at this time & V1 slapped him on the face. He stumbled & S2 grabbed S3, pulling him to a light-colored vehicle, which all 3 suspects drove off in. OT2 drove past the location where suspects tossed V1’s bag. She gave it to OT1, who lived nearby & left her biz. card, as she (OT2) had to leave. V1’s bag was recovered from OT1 & still contained various items, but she was missing a pink billfold & a money order made out to her landlord for $700. Suspects were GOA. V1 was not injured.
ROBPAG
Humboldt Ave N & Olson Mem HY Thursday 5/19/11 0311 hrs 11-139895
V1/male, 34 yrs, stated he was walking down the street when unknown S1/male, 23-26 yrs, approached him & made jabbing motions with a knife towards V1’s stomach. V1 told S1 he didn’t have any money & S1 took V1’s new cell phone & fled on foot. V1 was not injured & refused medical attention. Suspect was GOA.
ROBPAG
Bryant Ave N & Lowry Ave N Saturday 5/21/11 2120 hrs 11-142870
V1/female, 20 yrs, stated she was walking to the store with her infant daughter when a grey vehicle quickly turned around & drove the wrong way into oncoming traffic. The vehicle turned towards V1 & she stopped to see if anyone she knew was in the vehicle. V1 stated unknown S1/male, 25-30 yrs, got of the driver’s side & demanded her money. S1 held a handgun to V1’s neck, while pulling on her hair with his other hand. V1 told S1 she only had $30. S1 went into V1’s pockets & took the cash. S1 took the battery out of V1’s cell phone, but he did not take the phone. S1 ran back to the car & drove off. V1 was not injured & refused medical attention. It should be noted that S1 told V1 if she didn’t have the baby, he’d “take” her.
ROBPER
36XX Girard Ave N Sunday 5/22/11 2359 hrs 11-144442
V1/male, 25-29 yrs, was out in the dark after a storm hit & power went out. V1 was walking his 15 yr-old cousin home when he was approached by 5 unknown males, 20’s, who yelled “Tres Tres action…give it up!” V1 stated one of the suspects had a gun. Suspect took V1’s cell phone & $35 in cash. Suspects then fled on foot. V1 was not injured.
ROBPER
32XX Knox Ave N Monday 5/23/11 0930 hrs 11-144332
Officer responded to a robbery of person & met V1/female, 31 yrs, who appeared to have been drinking due to her slurred speech & inability to stand still. V1 stated that she & known S1/male, 34 yrs, began to physically fight & S1 took over $100 from her pockets. V1 could not recall what the fight was about & showed officer bruises that were days old---not fresh like the fight just happened. V1 also could not determine how much money was taken, or where the fight occurred. V1 was given a blue card with the case number.
WEAPONS:
WEAP—Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit / Narcotics Violation / Disorderly House
4XX Oliver Ave N Thursday 5/19/11 1123 hrs 11-140120
A Narcotics search warrant was executed at the above location & a quantity of narcotics & 2 guns were recovered. The crack cocaine field test provided positive results. AP1/male, 34 yrs, was arrested & booked in HCJ for PC Narcotics & PC Weapons. Two other parties were cited & released for Disorderly House.
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit / Replica Firearms
Aldrich Ave N & Broadway Ave W Thursday 5/19/11 1641 hrs 11-140428
Plainclothes officer observed AP1/male, 27 yrs, outside the store in the above area for 30 minutes. AP1 did not go inside the store, but appeared to make several hand-to-hand transactions in the parking lot, consistent with drug dealings. AP1 also went to a bus stop across the road, but did not get on any busses going by. Officer stopped AP1, who got up from the bus stop & quickly walked away. A gun which was later discovered to be a BB gun, was found in AP1’s waistband. AP1 was booked in HCJ for Possession of a BB gun in public.
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit
34th Ave N & Fremont Ave N Monday 5/23/11 2230 hrs 11-145062
Officers were standing by a checkpoint, due to a tornado that struck north Mpls. & caused extensive damage. A taxi stopped & the driver told officers, along with a female passenger, that a male was waving a small semi-automatic handgun around & yelled that he was on his way to rob the Footlocker on Broadway. Officers aired this info & immediately went to check the area. Once there, officers located AP1/23 yrs, & took him into custody after a brief struggle. Officers recovered a .22 caliber handgun in his waistband. AP1 did not have a permit to carry & was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons.
For questions, contact:
Mary Etzioni, Crime Prevention Specialist
Minneapolis Police Department, 4th Precinct
(612) 673-3364
mary.etzioni@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
To Protect With Courage
To Serve With Compassion
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Re: Reports From the 4th, Minneapolis
by KA0OLD on Thu Jun 02, 2011 8:26 am
4TH PRECINCT HIGHLIGHTS----WEEK 696---May 24th---May 30th, 2011
MPD provides this public safety information as a public service. These highlights are not reflective of all incidents handled or investigated by the MPD at this time. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
ABBREVIATION GUIDE;
V=Victim (V1, V2, etc…)
S=Suspect (S1, S2, etc…)
AP=Arrested Party (person taken into custody or cited & released for a crime)
W= Witness (W1, W2, etc…)
OT= Other (a party on the scene that often played no specific role or is not a victim)
RP= Reporting Party (Example: “RP told officers there were people trying to break into his neighbor’s house)
PV=Police Officer is the victim
EMS= Emergency Medical Service
DK= Drunk
GOA= Gone on Arrival
HCJ= Hennepin County Jail
JDC= Juvenile Detention Center
CHIPS=Child in Need of Protective Services
ID’d= Identified (“He ID’d the suspect as a classmate”)
SHOW-UP =Suspect is shown to victims to see if he/she can be positively ID’d as the person who committed the crime
DOA= Dead on Arrival
MTP= Metro Transit Police
PC= Probable Cause (Evidence points to reasons to be arrested…i.e. “He was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons”)
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ASSAULT:
Asslt2—w/a Dangerous Weapon
44th Ave N & Logan Ave N Wednesday 5/25/11 1515 hrs 11-147059
Officer responded to the report of shots fired & a male victim who had been shot. Officer located V1/male, 21 yrs, sitting on a bicycle at the above location. V1 stated he had been shot in the leg & shoulder. He also stated he had been riding his bike & didn’t know who shot him or if he was the intended target. V1 was treated by EMS for non-life threatening injuries. No suspects or evidence located.
Asslt4---Police/Emergency Personnel/ Loiter w/intent Narcotics / Trespassing
6XX Broadway Ave W Friday 5/27/11 1800 hrs 11-149561
Officers were conducting surveillance & notified marked squads that PC was developed to arrest 2 males for Narcotics. AP1/male, 30 yrs, had a baggie of narcotics in his pants. As officers attempted to remove the baggie, AP1 pulled away & swung his elbow, striking an officer in the face several times. AP1 was eventually taken into custody & booked in HCJ for PC Assault 4. AP2/male, 23 yrs, was cited & released for loitering & trespassing.
Asslt3—Significant Bodily Harm / Asslt5---Attempt to Cause Bodily Harm
38XX Colfax Ave N Saturday 5/28/11 1241 hrs 11-150351
AP1/male, 25 yrs, made threats to V1/male, 54 yrs, & V2/male, 36 yrs, while in his vehicle at the above location that he was going to return with a gun. Earlier, AP1 was observed by V1 speeding through the area in a vehicle where several people, including children, were picking up storm debris. V1 yelled at AP1 to slow down. AP1 & AP2/female, 26 yrs, returned to the scene & assaulted victims with a baseball bat & physical force. V1 was struck on the side with the bat & V2 was struck in the hand & behind his leg by AP1 while AP2 jumped on him from behind, pulled his hair, & hit him. V2 grabbed the bat from the AP’s & AP’s left the scene. AP1 & AP2 were located a block away & were positively ID’d by the victims & witnesses. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Assault 3 & AP2 was booked in HCJ for Misdemeanor Assault 5. Victims were treated at the scene by EMS.
ROBBERY:
ROBPER
21st Ave N & Irving Ave N Tuesday 5/24/11 0005 hrs 11-145180
V1/female, 25 yrs, flagged officers down stating she just had her purse snatched by unknown S1/male, 20-22 yrs. S1 asked V1 what time it was & when V1 reached into her purse, S1 pushed her & grabbed her purse. S1 fled on foot. V1 stated she has seen S1 in the area before. Loss included the purse; ID; & misc. papers. V1 was not injured.
ROBPER
Penn Ave N & Plymouth Ave N Friday 5/27/11 1300 hrs 11-149357
V1/female, 25 yrs, was at Farview Park getting tornado relief when she encountered 3 known female suspects. V1 & suspects disputed something, but V1 would not tell officers what it was about. V1 walked to the above location to catch a bus. While at the bus stop, the 3 suspects & 2 other unknown females drove up. S1 got out & punched V1 in the eye & took her phone. V1 had no sign of injury. V1 did not have phone numbers for the suspects, as the numbers were in the stolen phone. Suspects were GOA.
ROBPAG
34th Ave N & Penn Ave N Friday 5/27/11 1550 hrs 11-149469
V1/male, 47 yrs, was on the street in the above area when he observed unknown S1/male, 18-21 yrs, walk out of a candy store. S1 asked if V1 had a cell phone he could use & V1 told him it was broken. S1 then asked for a cigarette & as V1 pulled out the pack, S1 asked V1 what he had in his pocket. S1 showed V1 a revolver in his waistband. V1 gave S1 $30 & S1 fled on foot. V1 was not injured. No additional loss.
ROBPAG
26th Ave N & Fremont Ave N Friday 5/27/11 2045 hrs 11-149736
V1/male, 42 yrs, stated he got off the bus when he was followed by unknown S1 & S2, males, 28-30 yrs, who got off the same bus. Suspects asked V1 what he had on him & V1 replied “nothing.” Suspects continued to ask V1 what he had & V1 began to remove his backpack. At this time, S1 threw a bottle of cologne at V1, striking him in the head & almost knocking him to the ground. V1 dropped his cell phone & S1 recovered it. V1 struck S1 with a kick & S1 lifted his shirt, showing V1 a handgun in his waistband. S1 told V1 he was going to shoot him, as he grabbed $100 from V1’s pocket. Suspects fled on foot. V1 refused medical attention.
ROBPER
27XX Fremont Ave N Saturday 5/28/11 0045 hrs 11-149960
V1/male, 40 yrs, was nude inside his car when police responded to a robbery of dwelling call. V1 informed officers that he received a phone call from a female who invited him over to the above address to hang out. V1 did not know her very well, so he felt it was strange. When V1 entered the residence, 2 unknown males came up behind him & told him it was a stick up. Both suspects had guns pointed directly at V1’s head as they ordered him down on the floor. Suspects took 2 cell phones; ID; & $25 in cash. Suspects also ripped off V1’s clothes, which left him naked & then took him into the basement. V1’s brother was waiting in a car outside, so when V1 escaped from the basement, V1 & his brother drove off to call police. V1 was not injured. Suspects were GOA. It should be noted that one suspect wore a mask during the robbery.
ROBPAG
26XX Girard Ave N Saturday 5/28/11 1945 hrs 11-150770
V1/female, 19 yrs, stated she left the grocery store & was approached by unknown S1/male, 19-25 yrs, who asked “What’s up?” S1 then walked past her, but returned to V1, pointed a gun at her, & ordered her to the ground. When V1 got on her knees, S1 removed a wallet containing $200 from V1’s bra area. S1 then fled on foot. V1 was not injured. Loss included the cash; a credit card; ID; & misc papers.
ROBPAG
29XX Irving Ave N Saturday 5/28/11 2150 hrs 11-150872
Officers were flagged down by 2 male victims of a robbery, 14 & 13 yrs, & their parents. Victims told officers they were walking through Jordan Park when they were approached by 4 unknown males, 15-17 yrs. Two of the suspects were on bikes. Suspects cornered the victims & S1 held a semi-automatic pistol on them, while he demanded their money. Victims were too frightened to move, so suspects went through their pockets, taking V1’s wallet; ID card; & cell phone. Suspects then fled. Victims ran home & told their parents, who flagged down the squad. The park was searched & officers located V1’s wallet & ID card on the bike path. Items were returned to V1. Victims were not injured. Suspects were GOA.
ROBPAG
16th Ave N & Knox Ave N Sunday 5/29/11 2320 hrs 11-152060
V1/male, 33 yrs, cut through the park & was at the above location when 3 unknown male suspects, 24-28 yrs, cut through the park from the opposite direction & encountered V1. S1 asked V1 if he had any weed or a cigarette & V1 replied no. S1 then pulled a handgun & demanded whatever he had. V1 raised his hands & S2 went through his pockets. S3 acted as a lookout. Suspects fled after obtaining a cell phone; money order; & misc ID. V1 was not injured. Suspects were GOA.
ROBPAG
25th Ave N & Girard Ave N Monday 5/30/11 2222 hrs 11-153004
V1/male, 44 yrs, was walking down the street when he observed unknown S2/male, 18-30 yrs, standing on the corner. S2 asked V1 if he could have a smoke & also if he could have a dollar. V1 responded no to both requests. S2 punched V2 in the face & grabbed him by his shirt. At this time, S1/male, 18-30 yrs, walked up to them & pointed a revolver at V1. S1 struck V1 in the back of the head, knocking him to the ground. Suspects went through his pockets & fled with V1’s wallet, which contained $380 in cash. V1 sustained a bump on the back of his head. EMS arrived on the scene & treated V1. V1 refused to go to the hospital. Suspects were GOA.
ROBPAG (Attempt)
21XX Glenwood Ave Monday 5/30/11 2235 hrs 11-153033
V1/male, 19 yrs, parked his bike outside a grocery store & made a purchase inside. Unknown S1/male, unknown age, watched V1 make this purchase & left the store at the same time. As V1 was unlocking his bike, S1 stood in front of him with a knife to his neck & demanded V1’s money. V1 refused & fought with S1, who punctured V1 3 times with the knife. The wounds were minor & V1 declined EMS. S1 got into a vehicle & drove off. No loss. Suspect was GOA.
WEAPONS:
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit / Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
26XX Oliver Ave N Tuesday 5/24/11 1839 hrs 11-146039
Officers were dispatched to a person with a gun report. The caller told Dispatch that AP1/male, 23 yrs, was standing at her front door, arguing with her fiancée & he displayed a handgun. Officers observed a male matching the description walking away from the address & he was detained. AP1 had a loaded handgun in his waistband. Checks on the handgun found it to be stolen out of Alabama. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons.
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit
Irving Ave N & Plymouth Ave N Sunday 5/29/11 0420 hrs 11-151305
Officers observed AP1/male, 35 yrs, loitering in the above area after he was warned earlier to leave. The area is a high drug trafficking, narcotics, & prostitution area. AP1 was also seen spitting on a public surface. AP1 was stopped & he stated he had a knife on him. The blade on the knife was over 4 inches long. AP1 was booked in HCJ for Weapons.
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit
38XX Fremont Ave N Sunday 5/29/11 1516 hrs 11-151609
While responding toa shots fired call, officers observed parties matching the description. When squads approached, AP1/male, 18 yrs, fled through the yards & hid inside the address at the above location. The jacket he was wearing was located in an upstairs bedroom where he was hiding. A large black revolver was recovered in the area where he fled. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons.
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit
31XX Dupont Ave N Monday 5/30/11 2333 hrs 11-153135
Officers were on patrol when they heard several gunshots from the area of Lowry & Dupont Aves. AP1/male, 24 yrs, was seen in the area on a bike & officers got into a foot pursuit with this party. Officers observed AP1 pull out a handgun during the chase. AP1 was apprehended & a loaded 9mm handgun was found in the area where officers lost sight of AP1 for a moment. AP1 did not have a permit to carry & was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons.
MPD provides this public safety information as a public service. These highlights are not reflective of all incidents handled or investigated by the MPD at this time. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
ABBREVIATION GUIDE;
V=Victim (V1, V2, etc…)
S=Suspect (S1, S2, etc…)
AP=Arrested Party (person taken into custody or cited & released for a crime)
W= Witness (W1, W2, etc…)
OT= Other (a party on the scene that often played no specific role or is not a victim)
RP= Reporting Party (Example: “RP told officers there were people trying to break into his neighbor’s house)
PV=Police Officer is the victim
EMS= Emergency Medical Service
DK= Drunk
GOA= Gone on Arrival
HCJ= Hennepin County Jail
JDC= Juvenile Detention Center
CHIPS=Child in Need of Protective Services
ID’d= Identified (“He ID’d the suspect as a classmate”)
SHOW-UP =Suspect is shown to victims to see if he/she can be positively ID’d as the person who committed the crime
DOA= Dead on Arrival
MTP= Metro Transit Police
PC= Probable Cause (Evidence points to reasons to be arrested…i.e. “He was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons”)
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ASSAULT:
Asslt2—w/a Dangerous Weapon
44th Ave N & Logan Ave N Wednesday 5/25/11 1515 hrs 11-147059
Officer responded to the report of shots fired & a male victim who had been shot. Officer located V1/male, 21 yrs, sitting on a bicycle at the above location. V1 stated he had been shot in the leg & shoulder. He also stated he had been riding his bike & didn’t know who shot him or if he was the intended target. V1 was treated by EMS for non-life threatening injuries. No suspects or evidence located.
Asslt4---Police/Emergency Personnel/ Loiter w/intent Narcotics / Trespassing
6XX Broadway Ave W Friday 5/27/11 1800 hrs 11-149561
Officers were conducting surveillance & notified marked squads that PC was developed to arrest 2 males for Narcotics. AP1/male, 30 yrs, had a baggie of narcotics in his pants. As officers attempted to remove the baggie, AP1 pulled away & swung his elbow, striking an officer in the face several times. AP1 was eventually taken into custody & booked in HCJ for PC Assault 4. AP2/male, 23 yrs, was cited & released for loitering & trespassing.
Asslt3—Significant Bodily Harm / Asslt5---Attempt to Cause Bodily Harm
38XX Colfax Ave N Saturday 5/28/11 1241 hrs 11-150351
AP1/male, 25 yrs, made threats to V1/male, 54 yrs, & V2/male, 36 yrs, while in his vehicle at the above location that he was going to return with a gun. Earlier, AP1 was observed by V1 speeding through the area in a vehicle where several people, including children, were picking up storm debris. V1 yelled at AP1 to slow down. AP1 & AP2/female, 26 yrs, returned to the scene & assaulted victims with a baseball bat & physical force. V1 was struck on the side with the bat & V2 was struck in the hand & behind his leg by AP1 while AP2 jumped on him from behind, pulled his hair, & hit him. V2 grabbed the bat from the AP’s & AP’s left the scene. AP1 & AP2 were located a block away & were positively ID’d by the victims & witnesses. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Assault 3 & AP2 was booked in HCJ for Misdemeanor Assault 5. Victims were treated at the scene by EMS.
ROBBERY:
ROBPER
21st Ave N & Irving Ave N Tuesday 5/24/11 0005 hrs 11-145180
V1/female, 25 yrs, flagged officers down stating she just had her purse snatched by unknown S1/male, 20-22 yrs. S1 asked V1 what time it was & when V1 reached into her purse, S1 pushed her & grabbed her purse. S1 fled on foot. V1 stated she has seen S1 in the area before. Loss included the purse; ID; & misc. papers. V1 was not injured.
ROBPER
Penn Ave N & Plymouth Ave N Friday 5/27/11 1300 hrs 11-149357
V1/female, 25 yrs, was at Farview Park getting tornado relief when she encountered 3 known female suspects. V1 & suspects disputed something, but V1 would not tell officers what it was about. V1 walked to the above location to catch a bus. While at the bus stop, the 3 suspects & 2 other unknown females drove up. S1 got out & punched V1 in the eye & took her phone. V1 had no sign of injury. V1 did not have phone numbers for the suspects, as the numbers were in the stolen phone. Suspects were GOA.
ROBPAG
34th Ave N & Penn Ave N Friday 5/27/11 1550 hrs 11-149469
V1/male, 47 yrs, was on the street in the above area when he observed unknown S1/male, 18-21 yrs, walk out of a candy store. S1 asked if V1 had a cell phone he could use & V1 told him it was broken. S1 then asked for a cigarette & as V1 pulled out the pack, S1 asked V1 what he had in his pocket. S1 showed V1 a revolver in his waistband. V1 gave S1 $30 & S1 fled on foot. V1 was not injured. No additional loss.
ROBPAG
26th Ave N & Fremont Ave N Friday 5/27/11 2045 hrs 11-149736
V1/male, 42 yrs, stated he got off the bus when he was followed by unknown S1 & S2, males, 28-30 yrs, who got off the same bus. Suspects asked V1 what he had on him & V1 replied “nothing.” Suspects continued to ask V1 what he had & V1 began to remove his backpack. At this time, S1 threw a bottle of cologne at V1, striking him in the head & almost knocking him to the ground. V1 dropped his cell phone & S1 recovered it. V1 struck S1 with a kick & S1 lifted his shirt, showing V1 a handgun in his waistband. S1 told V1 he was going to shoot him, as he grabbed $100 from V1’s pocket. Suspects fled on foot. V1 refused medical attention.
ROBPER
27XX Fremont Ave N Saturday 5/28/11 0045 hrs 11-149960
V1/male, 40 yrs, was nude inside his car when police responded to a robbery of dwelling call. V1 informed officers that he received a phone call from a female who invited him over to the above address to hang out. V1 did not know her very well, so he felt it was strange. When V1 entered the residence, 2 unknown males came up behind him & told him it was a stick up. Both suspects had guns pointed directly at V1’s head as they ordered him down on the floor. Suspects took 2 cell phones; ID; & $25 in cash. Suspects also ripped off V1’s clothes, which left him naked & then took him into the basement. V1’s brother was waiting in a car outside, so when V1 escaped from the basement, V1 & his brother drove off to call police. V1 was not injured. Suspects were GOA. It should be noted that one suspect wore a mask during the robbery.
ROBPAG
26XX Girard Ave N Saturday 5/28/11 1945 hrs 11-150770
V1/female, 19 yrs, stated she left the grocery store & was approached by unknown S1/male, 19-25 yrs, who asked “What’s up?” S1 then walked past her, but returned to V1, pointed a gun at her, & ordered her to the ground. When V1 got on her knees, S1 removed a wallet containing $200 from V1’s bra area. S1 then fled on foot. V1 was not injured. Loss included the cash; a credit card; ID; & misc papers.
ROBPAG
29XX Irving Ave N Saturday 5/28/11 2150 hrs 11-150872
Officers were flagged down by 2 male victims of a robbery, 14 & 13 yrs, & their parents. Victims told officers they were walking through Jordan Park when they were approached by 4 unknown males, 15-17 yrs. Two of the suspects were on bikes. Suspects cornered the victims & S1 held a semi-automatic pistol on them, while he demanded their money. Victims were too frightened to move, so suspects went through their pockets, taking V1’s wallet; ID card; & cell phone. Suspects then fled. Victims ran home & told their parents, who flagged down the squad. The park was searched & officers located V1’s wallet & ID card on the bike path. Items were returned to V1. Victims were not injured. Suspects were GOA.
ROBPAG
16th Ave N & Knox Ave N Sunday 5/29/11 2320 hrs 11-152060
V1/male, 33 yrs, cut through the park & was at the above location when 3 unknown male suspects, 24-28 yrs, cut through the park from the opposite direction & encountered V1. S1 asked V1 if he had any weed or a cigarette & V1 replied no. S1 then pulled a handgun & demanded whatever he had. V1 raised his hands & S2 went through his pockets. S3 acted as a lookout. Suspects fled after obtaining a cell phone; money order; & misc ID. V1 was not injured. Suspects were GOA.
ROBPAG
25th Ave N & Girard Ave N Monday 5/30/11 2222 hrs 11-153004
V1/male, 44 yrs, was walking down the street when he observed unknown S2/male, 18-30 yrs, standing on the corner. S2 asked V1 if he could have a smoke & also if he could have a dollar. V1 responded no to both requests. S2 punched V2 in the face & grabbed him by his shirt. At this time, S1/male, 18-30 yrs, walked up to them & pointed a revolver at V1. S1 struck V1 in the back of the head, knocking him to the ground. Suspects went through his pockets & fled with V1’s wallet, which contained $380 in cash. V1 sustained a bump on the back of his head. EMS arrived on the scene & treated V1. V1 refused to go to the hospital. Suspects were GOA.
ROBPAG (Attempt)
21XX Glenwood Ave Monday 5/30/11 2235 hrs 11-153033
V1/male, 19 yrs, parked his bike outside a grocery store & made a purchase inside. Unknown S1/male, unknown age, watched V1 make this purchase & left the store at the same time. As V1 was unlocking his bike, S1 stood in front of him with a knife to his neck & demanded V1’s money. V1 refused & fought with S1, who punctured V1 3 times with the knife. The wounds were minor & V1 declined EMS. S1 got into a vehicle & drove off. No loss. Suspect was GOA.
WEAPONS:
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit / Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
26XX Oliver Ave N Tuesday 5/24/11 1839 hrs 11-146039
Officers were dispatched to a person with a gun report. The caller told Dispatch that AP1/male, 23 yrs, was standing at her front door, arguing with her fiancée & he displayed a handgun. Officers observed a male matching the description walking away from the address & he was detained. AP1 had a loaded handgun in his waistband. Checks on the handgun found it to be stolen out of Alabama. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons.
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit
Irving Ave N & Plymouth Ave N Sunday 5/29/11 0420 hrs 11-151305
Officers observed AP1/male, 35 yrs, loitering in the above area after he was warned earlier to leave. The area is a high drug trafficking, narcotics, & prostitution area. AP1 was also seen spitting on a public surface. AP1 was stopped & he stated he had a knife on him. The blade on the knife was over 4 inches long. AP1 was booked in HCJ for Weapons.
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit
38XX Fremont Ave N Sunday 5/29/11 1516 hrs 11-151609
While responding toa shots fired call, officers observed parties matching the description. When squads approached, AP1/male, 18 yrs, fled through the yards & hid inside the address at the above location. The jacket he was wearing was located in an upstairs bedroom where he was hiding. A large black revolver was recovered in the area where he fled. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons.
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit
31XX Dupont Ave N Monday 5/30/11 2333 hrs 11-153135
Officers were on patrol when they heard several gunshots from the area of Lowry & Dupont Aves. AP1/male, 24 yrs, was seen in the area on a bike & officers got into a foot pursuit with this party. Officers observed AP1 pull out a handgun during the chase. AP1 was apprehended & a loaded 9mm handgun was found in the area where officers lost sight of AP1 for a moment. AP1 did not have a permit to carry & was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons.
Re: Reports From the 4th, Minneapolis
by KA0OLD on Fri Jun 10, 2011 8:31 am
4TH PRECINCT HIGHLIGHTS----WEEK 697----May 31st---June 6th, 2011
MPD provides this public safety information as a public service. These highlights are not reflective of all incidents handled or investigated by the MPD at this time. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
ABBREVIATION GUIDE;
V=Victim (V1, V2, etc…)
S=Suspect (S1, S2, etc…)
AP=Arrested Party (person taken into custody or cited & released for a crime)
W= Witness (W1, W2, etc…)
OT= Other (a party on the scene that often played no specific role or is not a victim)
RP= Reporting Party (Example: “RP told officers there were people trying to break into his neighbor’s house)
PV=Police Officer is the victim
EMS= Emergency Medical Service
DK= Drunk
GOA= Gone on Arrival
HCJ= Hennepin County Jail
JDC= Juvenile Detention Center
CHIPS=Child in Need of Protective Services
ID’d= Identified (“He ID’d the suspect as a classmate”)
SHOW-UP =Suspect is shown to victims to see if he/she can be positively ID’d as the person who committed the crime
DOA= Dead on Arrival
MTP= Metro Transit Police
PC= Probable Cause (Evidence points to reasons to be arrested…i.e. “He was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons”)
MV=Motor Vehicle
DAR=Driving After Revocation
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ASSAULT:
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
45XX Colfax Ave N Tuesday 5/31/11 1800 hrs 11-154405
Officers responded to the hospital to interview a stabbing victim. V1/male, 39 yrs, stated that his brother & unknown S1/male, 18-21 yrs, were at a party at his house. During the party, property was discovered missing & V1 believed that S1 stole it. S1 showed up at V1’s house a couple days later & V1 accused him of stealing. S1 became confrontational & made punching movements before stabbing V1 in the arm. The knife blade broke in V1’s arm. S1 fled at that time & V1 drove himself to the hospital. V1 was treated for non-life threatening wounds. V1 will learn S1’s name & other info for the investigation.
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
45th Ave N & Colfax Ave N Wednesday 6/1/11 1830 hrs 11-155260
Officers responded to the hospital to interview a shooting victim. V1/male, 21 yrs, sustained a non-life threatening gunshot wound to the femur. The bullet completely fragmented inside his body. V1 stated he saw a smaller SUV pull into the alley. Someone shot him from inside the passenger side of the vehicle. V1 thought he heard 6 shots & he fell to the ground after being hit. V1 stated unknown parties transported him to the hospital. V1 had no suspect info.
Asslt1---Great Bodily Harm
Broadway Ave W & Lyndale Ave N Thursday 6/2/11 1640 hrs 11-156380
V1/male, 44 yrs, was at the SW corner of the above intersection & he was heavily intoxicated. AP1/male, 49 yrs, was also at the corner waiting for a bus. A witness observed AP1 stab or slash V1 in the neck with a utility knife. V1 sustained a major laceration & was transported to the hospital via ambulance. Officers located AP1 & took him into custody. AP1 stated he was afraid for his safety due to V1’s intoxication & that’s why he slashed him. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Assault 1st Degree. V1’s wound appeared to be non-life threatening.
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
21st Ave N & Irving Ave N Friday 6/3/11 0640 hrs 11-157041
Officers were dispatched on a stabbing at the above location. V1/female, 32 yrs, who had been drinking, stated she got into an argument with known S1/female, 25 yrs. V1 told S1 she needed to clean up her life as a prostitute & S1 hit V1 in the side of the head with a glass bottle or jar, leaving a deep cut near her left ear. V1 was transported to the hospital via ambulance. S1 was GOA.
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon / Discharge Weapon
36XX Fremont Ave N Friday 6/3/11 1700 hrs 11-157598
Officers were patrolling in the above area & received a call on shots fired in the area of 36th & Emerson. Neighbors of the above address told officers that someone in a grey Saturn or older white Pontiac was doing the shooting. Officers located 3 spent 9mm shell casings in the street. One round struck the gas meter at this location & officers were able to shut the gas off before fire responded. This is the 2nd call for shots fired at this address. No injuries. Officers cleared the house for the gas leak & everyone disappeared.
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
16XX Queen Ave N Friday 6/3/11 1940 hrs 11-158015
V1/female, 16 yrs, was at the park with W1/female 14 yrs, & a few other people. They were hanging out by the basketball courts. Known S1/male, 17 yrs, was playing basketball. When V1 walked to a car, S1 followed her, grabbed her cell phone, & threw it to the ground. V1 got out of the car & yelled at S1, who then pulled a gun & pointed it at V1’s face. S1 accused V1 of talking about his baby. Another witness tried to calm S1 down. S1 got on a bike & rode away. No injuries. V1 & S1 had previously been friends.
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
12XX Humboldt Ave N Friday 6/3/11 2140 hrs 11-157910
Officers responded to an assault in progress call at this location. AP1male, 24 yrs, told Dispatch he beat up V1/male, 46 yrs, for making sexual advances towards him. V1, who was located inside, had been beaten severely & was bleeding profusely around his face & head. V1 was transported to the hospital via ambulance. AP1 was apprehended & booked in HCJ for PC Assault 2.
ROBBERY:
ROBPAG
28XX Humboldt Ave N Tuesday 5/31/2011 1855 hrs 11-154070
Officer was flagged down by V1/male, 24 yrs. V1 told officer that 4 unknown males, 12-16 yrs, assaulted him & took his cell phone. V1 had lacerations on his face & his left eye appeared to be bruised & cut. V1 requested an ambulance. There were also scrapes on V1’s hands & arms, as well as a large bump on the outer bone of his hand. V1 told officer this sort of thing has happened several times. V1 said that kids in the area have started his garbage can on fire & done other things to him. On this occasion, V1 observed kids fighting & said he was going to call 911. A large group of juveniles approached him & 2 suspects assaulted him & took his cell phone. V1 told officer he feared for his safety & thought this kind of behavior would continue & the group might come back & retaliate against him by damaging his property or killing him. V1 was transported to the hospital via ambulance. Suspects were GOA.
ROBBIZ (Vitalife Pharmacy)
41XX Fremont Ave N Thursday 6/2/11 0917 hrs 11-155925
Officers were dispatched on a robbery of a drug store. The caller observed 2 males in the store with guns & everybody inside was on the floor. The 2 suspects walked in the front door & each pulled out a semi-automatic handgun, ordering everyone to get on the ground. One suspect demanded Oxy-cotton & Percocet from the pharmacist. He also pulled out the cash drawer on the safe & took approx. $1000 in cash. Both suspects fled out the back door & got into a silver 2-door vehicle, possibly a Honda & fled. No injuries.
ROBPAG
29th Ave N & Oliver Ave N Thursday 6/2/11 2230 hrs 11-157237
V1/female, 27 yrs, came into the Pct to report she had been robbed. V1 stated she got off the bus in the above area & was approached by 4 unknown males, 15-18 yrs. One of the males displayed a handgun & demanded V1’s purse. V1 gave him the purse & all 4 suspects ran off. V1 stated the purse contained $800 in cash. No injuries. Suspects were GOA.
ROBBIZ (Taxi Driver)
32XX 6th St N Friday 6/3/11 0009 hrs 11-156886
V1/male, 26 yrs, a taxi driver, stated he picked up 2 parties AP1/male, 25 yrs, & AP2/ male, 22 yrs. AP2 put a shotgun or other long gun to V1’s head & demanded money. AP2 took $140 from V1 & threatened to shoot him. AP1 & AP2 made V1 stop the taxi & allow AP3/male, 22 yrs, to get in. V1 was then forced to drive into an alley where he thought he would be shot or killed. AP3 grabbed several hundred dollars worth of V1’s property & all 3 fled on foot. Assisting officers located the AP’s & in a show-up, V1 positively ID’d them as the robbers. All 3 AP’s were booked in HCJ for PC Agg Robbery. V1 was not injured.
ROBPAG
20XX Washington Ave N Friday 6/3/11 2050 hrs 11-157856
Officers were dispatched to this location on a male who was holding a knife on one of the employees. V1/male, 56 yrs, stated that AP1/male, 29 yrs, is an old employee who wanted money he’s owed from working there. V1 gave AP $50 in cash from the register & told AP1 to wait until the customers left & he would pay him the balance. AP1 waited a while, then grabbed a knife from the chef’s area & put it to V1’s stomach, demanding his pay. V1 took the knife from AP1 & escorted him to a back hallway until officers arrived. V1 was not injured. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC ROBPAG.
ROBPER
Lyndale Ave N & Webber Park Friday 6/3/11 2100 hrs 11-158795
Officers were dispatched to the hospital to interview a person who had been robbed the previous evening & had been knocked unconscious in the assault. V1 stated she went to the bank that day & made 3 ATM withdrawals, totaling $1000. V1 stated she then went to a liquor store & purchased a box of wine & some cigarettes. V1 encountered unknown S1/male, 40—50 yrs, & unknown S2/male, 20—30 yrs, in the above area, who knocked her out. When V1 came to she observed people surrounding her. V1’s purse; wine; & cigarettes were missing. The following day, V1’s pain worsened & she was transported to the hospital. Total cash loss is $970; liquor was valued at $20; cigarettes, $7; & V1’s purse is worth $20. Papers & ID were also inside the purse.
ROBPAG
Broadway Ave W & Ilion Ave Saturday 6/4/11 0338 hrs 11-158387
Officers responded to a robbery of person call & observed V1/male, 28 yrs, with a cut underneath his eye & blood on his face & shirt. V1 was very emotional & intoxicated & stated he was from Chicago & was not sure where he was staying in Minneapolis. V1 was threatening to kill the parties who supposedly robbed him. V1 dropped his cell phone & it went down the sewer drain. Officers attempted to lift the grate, but it was welded shut. V1 continued his tirade, so he was placed in handcuffs & transported to the hospital. V1 was told he was not under arrest. No suspects.
ROBPER
19XX 5th Ave N Saturday 6/4/11 1125 hrs 11-158609
V1/male, 11 yrs, was riding his bike in front of the above area when AP1/male, 14 yrs, came up to him, pushed him off it, & took off with the bike. AP1 later returned to the area & was detained. Two witnesses ID’d AP1 as the person who took V1’s bike. AP1 was booked in JDC.
ROBPAG
41XX Lyndale Ave Saturday 6/4/11 1539 hrs 11-158835
V1/male, 74 yrs, obtained money from the ATM at the above location & AP1/male, 21 yrs, approached V1, demanding the money. AP1 & AP2/male, 18 yrs, struck V1 with a metal broom & V1 fell to the ground as he tried to fight with the AP’s. AP1 stole V1’s wallet & cell phone & fled on foot with AP2. AP’s were detained by Metro Transit Police in Webber Park. V1 positively ID’d the AP’s as the parties who robbed him. Some of V1’s property was found on AP1. AP’s were booked in HCJ for PC Robbery. V1 sustained a bruise on each forearm.
ROBPAG
14TH Ave N & Knox Ave N Sunday 6/5/11 2300 hrs 11-160436
V1/male, 59 yrs, who is a veteran, with physical injuries to his legs, walked to the store. En route, he noticed a street light randomly go off & unknown S1/male, 22-23 yrs, approached him, asking for a light. As V1 provided a light, unknown S2/male, pressed what he believed was a handgun against his back. S2 stated he had a gun & demanded V1’s money. V1 handed his wallet, containing $530 in cash, back to S2. Suspects told V1 to run, but he could not do this. Suspects fled. V1 was not injured. Further loss in the wallet included V1’s MN ID, apt. key, & V.A. ID card. Suspects were GOA. V1 never saw S2’s face.
ROBPER
Laurel Ave W & Thomas Ave S Monday 6/6/11 1615 hrs 11-161235
V1/male, 14 yrs, was walking down the street with a friend when known S1/male, 14 yrs, came up from behind & grabbed him around the waist. S1 threw V1 to the ground & removed V1’s cell phone from his pocket. Known S2/female, 14 yrs, attempted to take V1’s money but was unsuccessful. V1 sustained a cut to his elbow from being thrown on the ground. Suspects fled on foot. The cell phone is valued at $250.
WEAPONS:
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit
14XX Plymouth Ave N Tuesday 5/31/11 0008 hrs 11-153190
AP1/male, 26 yrs, was involved in a physical fight at this location. A caller reported that a gun was involved in the fight. AP1 struggled with officers as he was being separated from the fight & he reached for his waistband, attempting to pull out a gun. AP1 was taken down by officers & dropped the gun. AP1 was on probation & is prohibited from possessing a firearm, so he was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons & Probation Violation.
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit
36th Ave N & Fremont Ave N Tuesday 5/31/11 2119 hrs 11-154213
Officers were dispatched to a person with a gun call & observed a group near a van that was described in the call. Officers advised the group to come to the squad car & AP1/male, 19 yrs, ran inside a house. The owners gave police permission to search the house & AP1 was apprehended there. Officers also located a semi-automatic handgun. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons.
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit / Obstruct Legal Process
24XX Lyndale Ave N Thursday 6/2/11 2141 hrs 11-156698
Officers arrested AP1/male, 20 yrs; AP2/male, 19 yrs; & AP3/male, 20 yrs, for PC Weapons. No further information available. AP4/male, 17 yrs, was booked in JDC for Misdemeanor Obstruct Legal Process.
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit / Warrant
39XX Dupont Ave N Friday 6/3/11 0241 hrs 11-156980
Officers responded to a person with a gun call & located a vehicle matching the description & the license plate provided. A loaded handgun was accessible by both the driver & the passenger. AP1/male, 24 yrs, was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons & for a Misdemeanor Warrant for Driving after Revocation. AP2/male, 22 yrs, was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons.
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit
29XX Girard Ave N Friday 6/3/11 1724 hrs 11-157616
Officers were dispatched to the above area on a person with a shotgun. Officers saw AP1/male, 15 yrs, run towards the above address & place the gun in the grass on the side of the house. AP1 attempted to run, but was taken into custody & was booked in JDC. The BB rifle was recovered & inventoried, along with air cartridges & a knife found on AP1.
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit
28XX Oliver Ave N Saturday 6/4/11 2219 hrs 11-159234
Officers checked the above area on the sound of shots. Officers observed 2 males riding bikes with no headlights on Newton where the shots were heard. AP1/male, 15 yrs, was stopped in front of 28XX Newton & was told to get off his bike. AP1 laid the bike down & with his other hand, threw a gun in a brush pile near this location. AP1 was handcuffed & placed in the squad. Officers found a loaded & cocked .40 cal Taurus handgun in the brush. AP1 was booked in JDC for PC Weapons. OT1, the male on the other bike, was released at the scene.
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit
14th Ave N & Sheridan Ave Sunday 6/5/11 2103 hrs 11-160306
RP1/female, 38 yrs, was sitting on the front steps of 14XX Sheridan Ave N & observed AP1/male, 18 yrs, walking by & talking on his cell phone. AP1 pulled up his shirt, brandishing a black handgun on his side. RP1 was frightened & phoned police. Officers located AP1 from the description given in front of 24XX Plymouth Ave, with a BB pistol holstered on his hip. AP1 was arrested & booked in HCJ.
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit / Flee Police in a Motor Veh / DAR
26XX Golden Valley Rd Sunday 6/5/11 2225 hrs 11-160383
Officers attempted a traffic stop & the vehicle fled for approx. 4 blocks. Squads activated lights & siren. Suspect vehicle drove onto the sidewalk & was blocked in by a parked car, retaining wall, & street light. Officers located a handgun on the backseat passenger floor. The passenger, AP2/male, 20 yrs, was in immediate reach of the weapon & was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons. The driver, AP1/male, 27 yrs, was booked in HCJ for PC Fleeing in a MV, & for DAR.
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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 the MPD at this time. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
ABBREVIATION GUIDE;
V=Victim (V1, V2, etc…)
S=Suspect (S1, S2, etc…)
AP=Arrested Party (person taken into custody or cited & released for a crime)
W= Witness (W1, W2, etc…)
OT= Other (a party on the scene that often played no specific role or is not a victim)
RP= Reporting Party (Example: “RP told officers there were people trying to break into his neighbor’s house)
PV=Police Officer is the victim
EMS= Emergency Medical Service
DK= Drunk
GOA= Gone on Arrival
HCJ= Hennepin County Jail
JDC= Juvenile Detention Center
CHIPS=Child in Need of Protective Services
ID’d= Identified (“He ID’d the suspect as a classmate”)
SHOW-UP =Suspect is shown to victims to see if he/she can be positively ID’d as the person who committed the crime
DOA= Dead on Arrival
MTP= Metro Transit Police
PC= Probable Cause (Evidence points to reasons to be arrested…i.e. “He was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons”)
MV=Motor Vehicle
DAR=Driving After Revocation
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ASSAULT:
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
45XX Colfax Ave N Tuesday 5/31/11 1800 hrs 11-154405
Officers responded to the hospital to interview a stabbing victim. V1/male, 39 yrs, stated that his brother & unknown S1/male, 18-21 yrs, were at a party at his house. During the party, property was discovered missing & V1 believed that S1 stole it. S1 showed up at V1’s house a couple days later & V1 accused him of stealing. S1 became confrontational & made punching movements before stabbing V1 in the arm. The knife blade broke in V1’s arm. S1 fled at that time & V1 drove himself to the hospital. V1 was treated for non-life threatening wounds. V1 will learn S1’s name & other info for the investigation.
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
45th Ave N & Colfax Ave N Wednesday 6/1/11 1830 hrs 11-155260
Officers responded to the hospital to interview a shooting victim. V1/male, 21 yrs, sustained a non-life threatening gunshot wound to the femur. The bullet completely fragmented inside his body. V1 stated he saw a smaller SUV pull into the alley. Someone shot him from inside the passenger side of the vehicle. V1 thought he heard 6 shots & he fell to the ground after being hit. V1 stated unknown parties transported him to the hospital. V1 had no suspect info.
Asslt1---Great Bodily Harm
Broadway Ave W & Lyndale Ave N Thursday 6/2/11 1640 hrs 11-156380
V1/male, 44 yrs, was at the SW corner of the above intersection & he was heavily intoxicated. AP1/male, 49 yrs, was also at the corner waiting for a bus. A witness observed AP1 stab or slash V1 in the neck with a utility knife. V1 sustained a major laceration & was transported to the hospital via ambulance. Officers located AP1 & took him into custody. AP1 stated he was afraid for his safety due to V1’s intoxication & that’s why he slashed him. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Assault 1st Degree. V1’s wound appeared to be non-life threatening.
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
21st Ave N & Irving Ave N Friday 6/3/11 0640 hrs 11-157041
Officers were dispatched on a stabbing at the above location. V1/female, 32 yrs, who had been drinking, stated she got into an argument with known S1/female, 25 yrs. V1 told S1 she needed to clean up her life as a prostitute & S1 hit V1 in the side of the head with a glass bottle or jar, leaving a deep cut near her left ear. V1 was transported to the hospital via ambulance. S1 was GOA.
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon / Discharge Weapon
36XX Fremont Ave N Friday 6/3/11 1700 hrs 11-157598
Officers were patrolling in the above area & received a call on shots fired in the area of 36th & Emerson. Neighbors of the above address told officers that someone in a grey Saturn or older white Pontiac was doing the shooting. Officers located 3 spent 9mm shell casings in the street. One round struck the gas meter at this location & officers were able to shut the gas off before fire responded. This is the 2nd call for shots fired at this address. No injuries. Officers cleared the house for the gas leak & everyone disappeared.
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
16XX Queen Ave N Friday 6/3/11 1940 hrs 11-158015
V1/female, 16 yrs, was at the park with W1/female 14 yrs, & a few other people. They were hanging out by the basketball courts. Known S1/male, 17 yrs, was playing basketball. When V1 walked to a car, S1 followed her, grabbed her cell phone, & threw it to the ground. V1 got out of the car & yelled at S1, who then pulled a gun & pointed it at V1’s face. S1 accused V1 of talking about his baby. Another witness tried to calm S1 down. S1 got on a bike & rode away. No injuries. V1 & S1 had previously been friends.
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
12XX Humboldt Ave N Friday 6/3/11 2140 hrs 11-157910
Officers responded to an assault in progress call at this location. AP1male, 24 yrs, told Dispatch he beat up V1/male, 46 yrs, for making sexual advances towards him. V1, who was located inside, had been beaten severely & was bleeding profusely around his face & head. V1 was transported to the hospital via ambulance. AP1 was apprehended & booked in HCJ for PC Assault 2.
ROBBERY:
ROBPAG
28XX Humboldt Ave N Tuesday 5/31/2011 1855 hrs 11-154070
Officer was flagged down by V1/male, 24 yrs. V1 told officer that 4 unknown males, 12-16 yrs, assaulted him & took his cell phone. V1 had lacerations on his face & his left eye appeared to be bruised & cut. V1 requested an ambulance. There were also scrapes on V1’s hands & arms, as well as a large bump on the outer bone of his hand. V1 told officer this sort of thing has happened several times. V1 said that kids in the area have started his garbage can on fire & done other things to him. On this occasion, V1 observed kids fighting & said he was going to call 911. A large group of juveniles approached him & 2 suspects assaulted him & took his cell phone. V1 told officer he feared for his safety & thought this kind of behavior would continue & the group might come back & retaliate against him by damaging his property or killing him. V1 was transported to the hospital via ambulance. Suspects were GOA.
ROBBIZ (Vitalife Pharmacy)
41XX Fremont Ave N Thursday 6/2/11 0917 hrs 11-155925
Officers were dispatched on a robbery of a drug store. The caller observed 2 males in the store with guns & everybody inside was on the floor. The 2 suspects walked in the front door & each pulled out a semi-automatic handgun, ordering everyone to get on the ground. One suspect demanded Oxy-cotton & Percocet from the pharmacist. He also pulled out the cash drawer on the safe & took approx. $1000 in cash. Both suspects fled out the back door & got into a silver 2-door vehicle, possibly a Honda & fled. No injuries.
ROBPAG
29th Ave N & Oliver Ave N Thursday 6/2/11 2230 hrs 11-157237
V1/female, 27 yrs, came into the Pct to report she had been robbed. V1 stated she got off the bus in the above area & was approached by 4 unknown males, 15-18 yrs. One of the males displayed a handgun & demanded V1’s purse. V1 gave him the purse & all 4 suspects ran off. V1 stated the purse contained $800 in cash. No injuries. Suspects were GOA.
ROBBIZ (Taxi Driver)
32XX 6th St N Friday 6/3/11 0009 hrs 11-156886
V1/male, 26 yrs, a taxi driver, stated he picked up 2 parties AP1/male, 25 yrs, & AP2/ male, 22 yrs. AP2 put a shotgun or other long gun to V1’s head & demanded money. AP2 took $140 from V1 & threatened to shoot him. AP1 & AP2 made V1 stop the taxi & allow AP3/male, 22 yrs, to get in. V1 was then forced to drive into an alley where he thought he would be shot or killed. AP3 grabbed several hundred dollars worth of V1’s property & all 3 fled on foot. Assisting officers located the AP’s & in a show-up, V1 positively ID’d them as the robbers. All 3 AP’s were booked in HCJ for PC Agg Robbery. V1 was not injured.
ROBPAG
20XX Washington Ave N Friday 6/3/11 2050 hrs 11-157856
Officers were dispatched to this location on a male who was holding a knife on one of the employees. V1/male, 56 yrs, stated that AP1/male, 29 yrs, is an old employee who wanted money he’s owed from working there. V1 gave AP $50 in cash from the register & told AP1 to wait until the customers left & he would pay him the balance. AP1 waited a while, then grabbed a knife from the chef’s area & put it to V1’s stomach, demanding his pay. V1 took the knife from AP1 & escorted him to a back hallway until officers arrived. V1 was not injured. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC ROBPAG.
ROBPER
Lyndale Ave N & Webber Park Friday 6/3/11 2100 hrs 11-158795
Officers were dispatched to the hospital to interview a person who had been robbed the previous evening & had been knocked unconscious in the assault. V1 stated she went to the bank that day & made 3 ATM withdrawals, totaling $1000. V1 stated she then went to a liquor store & purchased a box of wine & some cigarettes. V1 encountered unknown S1/male, 40—50 yrs, & unknown S2/male, 20—30 yrs, in the above area, who knocked her out. When V1 came to she observed people surrounding her. V1’s purse; wine; & cigarettes were missing. The following day, V1’s pain worsened & she was transported to the hospital. Total cash loss is $970; liquor was valued at $20; cigarettes, $7; & V1’s purse is worth $20. Papers & ID were also inside the purse.
ROBPAG
Broadway Ave W & Ilion Ave Saturday 6/4/11 0338 hrs 11-158387
Officers responded to a robbery of person call & observed V1/male, 28 yrs, with a cut underneath his eye & blood on his face & shirt. V1 was very emotional & intoxicated & stated he was from Chicago & was not sure where he was staying in Minneapolis. V1 was threatening to kill the parties who supposedly robbed him. V1 dropped his cell phone & it went down the sewer drain. Officers attempted to lift the grate, but it was welded shut. V1 continued his tirade, so he was placed in handcuffs & transported to the hospital. V1 was told he was not under arrest. No suspects.
ROBPER
19XX 5th Ave N Saturday 6/4/11 1125 hrs 11-158609
V1/male, 11 yrs, was riding his bike in front of the above area when AP1/male, 14 yrs, came up to him, pushed him off it, & took off with the bike. AP1 later returned to the area & was detained. Two witnesses ID’d AP1 as the person who took V1’s bike. AP1 was booked in JDC.
ROBPAG
41XX Lyndale Ave Saturday 6/4/11 1539 hrs 11-158835
V1/male, 74 yrs, obtained money from the ATM at the above location & AP1/male, 21 yrs, approached V1, demanding the money. AP1 & AP2/male, 18 yrs, struck V1 with a metal broom & V1 fell to the ground as he tried to fight with the AP’s. AP1 stole V1’s wallet & cell phone & fled on foot with AP2. AP’s were detained by Metro Transit Police in Webber Park. V1 positively ID’d the AP’s as the parties who robbed him. Some of V1’s property was found on AP1. AP’s were booked in HCJ for PC Robbery. V1 sustained a bruise on each forearm.
ROBPAG
14TH Ave N & Knox Ave N Sunday 6/5/11 2300 hrs 11-160436
V1/male, 59 yrs, who is a veteran, with physical injuries to his legs, walked to the store. En route, he noticed a street light randomly go off & unknown S1/male, 22-23 yrs, approached him, asking for a light. As V1 provided a light, unknown S2/male, pressed what he believed was a handgun against his back. S2 stated he had a gun & demanded V1’s money. V1 handed his wallet, containing $530 in cash, back to S2. Suspects told V1 to run, but he could not do this. Suspects fled. V1 was not injured. Further loss in the wallet included V1’s MN ID, apt. key, & V.A. ID card. Suspects were GOA. V1 never saw S2’s face.
ROBPER
Laurel Ave W & Thomas Ave S Monday 6/6/11 1615 hrs 11-161235
V1/male, 14 yrs, was walking down the street with a friend when known S1/male, 14 yrs, came up from behind & grabbed him around the waist. S1 threw V1 to the ground & removed V1’s cell phone from his pocket. Known S2/female, 14 yrs, attempted to take V1’s money but was unsuccessful. V1 sustained a cut to his elbow from being thrown on the ground. Suspects fled on foot. The cell phone is valued at $250.
WEAPONS:
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit
14XX Plymouth Ave N Tuesday 5/31/11 0008 hrs 11-153190
AP1/male, 26 yrs, was involved in a physical fight at this location. A caller reported that a gun was involved in the fight. AP1 struggled with officers as he was being separated from the fight & he reached for his waistband, attempting to pull out a gun. AP1 was taken down by officers & dropped the gun. AP1 was on probation & is prohibited from possessing a firearm, so he was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons & Probation Violation.
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit
36th Ave N & Fremont Ave N Tuesday 5/31/11 2119 hrs 11-154213
Officers were dispatched to a person with a gun call & observed a group near a van that was described in the call. Officers advised the group to come to the squad car & AP1/male, 19 yrs, ran inside a house. The owners gave police permission to search the house & AP1 was apprehended there. Officers also located a semi-automatic handgun. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons.
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit / Obstruct Legal Process
24XX Lyndale Ave N Thursday 6/2/11 2141 hrs 11-156698
Officers arrested AP1/male, 20 yrs; AP2/male, 19 yrs; & AP3/male, 20 yrs, for PC Weapons. No further information available. AP4/male, 17 yrs, was booked in JDC for Misdemeanor Obstruct Legal Process.
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit / Warrant
39XX Dupont Ave N Friday 6/3/11 0241 hrs 11-156980
Officers responded to a person with a gun call & located a vehicle matching the description & the license plate provided. A loaded handgun was accessible by both the driver & the passenger. AP1/male, 24 yrs, was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons & for a Misdemeanor Warrant for Driving after Revocation. AP2/male, 22 yrs, was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons.
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit
29XX Girard Ave N Friday 6/3/11 1724 hrs 11-157616
Officers were dispatched to the above area on a person with a shotgun. Officers saw AP1/male, 15 yrs, run towards the above address & place the gun in the grass on the side of the house. AP1 attempted to run, but was taken into custody & was booked in JDC. The BB rifle was recovered & inventoried, along with air cartridges & a knife found on AP1.
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit
28XX Oliver Ave N Saturday 6/4/11 2219 hrs 11-159234
Officers checked the above area on the sound of shots. Officers observed 2 males riding bikes with no headlights on Newton where the shots were heard. AP1/male, 15 yrs, was stopped in front of 28XX Newton & was told to get off his bike. AP1 laid the bike down & with his other hand, threw a gun in a brush pile near this location. AP1 was handcuffed & placed in the squad. Officers found a loaded & cocked .40 cal Taurus handgun in the brush. AP1 was booked in JDC for PC Weapons. OT1, the male on the other bike, was released at the scene.
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit
14th Ave N & Sheridan Ave Sunday 6/5/11 2103 hrs 11-160306
RP1/female, 38 yrs, was sitting on the front steps of 14XX Sheridan Ave N & observed AP1/male, 18 yrs, walking by & talking on his cell phone. AP1 pulled up his shirt, brandishing a black handgun on his side. RP1 was frightened & phoned police. Officers located AP1 from the description given in front of 24XX Plymouth Ave, with a BB pistol holstered on his hip. AP1 was arrested & booked in HCJ.
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit / Flee Police in a Motor Veh / DAR
26XX Golden Valley Rd Sunday 6/5/11 2225 hrs 11-160383
Officers attempted a traffic stop & the vehicle fled for approx. 4 blocks. Squads activated lights & siren. Suspect vehicle drove onto the sidewalk & was blocked in by a parked car, retaining wall, & street light. Officers located a handgun on the backseat passenger floor. The passenger, AP2/male, 20 yrs, was in immediate reach of the weapon & was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons. The driver, AP1/male, 27 yrs, was booked in HCJ for PC Fleeing in a MV, & for DAR.
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Re: Reports From the 4th, Minneapolis
by KA0OLD on Tue Jun 14, 2011 1:21 pm
4TH PRECINCT HIGHLIGHTS----WEEK 698---June 7th—June 13th, 2011
MPD provides this public safety information as a public service. These highlights are not reflective of all incidents handled or investigated by the MPD at this time. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
ABBREVIATION GUIDE;
V=Victim (V1, V2, etc…)
S=Suspect (S1, S2, etc…)
AP=Arrested Party (person taken into custody or cited & released for a crime)
W= Witness (W1, W2, etc…)
OT= Other (a party on the scene that often played no specific role or is not a victim)
RP= Reporting Party (Example: “RP told officers there were people trying to break into his neighbor’s house)
PV=Police Officer is the victim
EMS= Emergency Medical Service
DK= Drunk
GOA= Gone on Arrival
HCJ= Hennepin County Jail
JDC= Juvenile Detention Center
CHIPS=Child in Need of Protective Services
ID’d= Identified (“He ID’d the suspect as a classmate”)
SHOW-UP =Suspect is shown to victims to see if he/she can be positively ID’d as the person who committed the crime
DOA= Dead on Arrival
MTP= Metro Transit Police
PC= Probable Cause (Evidence points to reasons to be arrested…i.e. “He was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons”)
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MURDER:
Murder / Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
27XX Humboldt Ave N Monday 6/13/11 2345 hrs 11-169726
Officers responded to the report of a shooting at this location. V1/male, 20-23 yrs, was located in the rear of the address & was found to be DOA. V2/male, 26 yrs, was transported to the hospital via ambulance with a gunshot wound to his shoulder.
ARSON;
Arson
10XX Newton Ave N Wednesday 6/8/11 2331 hrs 11-164085
MFD responded to a car fire at this location. The vehicle had not been reported stolen & there were no witnesses on the scene. The acting Fire Captain stated there was a strong odor of gasoline on the driver’s side of the car & there were fire patterns on the roof & all over the surface. The entire dashboard burned & melted & all windows broke from the heat. Cause of the fire is Arson. Vehicle was towed to the Mpls Impound Lot for further investigation. Estimated damage is $12,000. No injuries.
ASSAULT:
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon (Attempt)
30XX Oliver Ave N Tuesday 6/7/11 1400 hrs 11-162144
Officer responded in reference to a shooting. RP1/female, stated she was in the school parking lot at this location & was approached by V1/male, 24 yrs, who had been running & was out of breath. V1 told RP he was being shot at & asked her to take him to 30th & Oliver Ave N. RP gave him a ride there & then called police. V1 had blood on his neck & was very uncooperative with officers. V1 was transported to the hospital via ambulance. V1 had not been shot, but had a cut on the back of his head, as well as abrasions on his hands & elbow. No suspect info. V1 remained uncooperative & would not provide any info.
Asslt4---Police/Emergency Personnel
49XX Washburn Ave N Wednesday 6/8/11 1927 hrs 11-163721
Officers were assisting Brooklyn Center PD on a search warrant. S1/female, 17 yrs, was to be placed under arrest for aiding & abetting when she arrived at this location. Officers located her when she pulled up in a vehicle & handcuffed her before taking her to a squad to search her. S1 (AP) turned quickly in officer’s grasp, pushed officer, & began kicking officer repeatedly. She was finally put into the back seat of the squad & then custody was transferred to the Brooklyn Center PD.
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
12XX Plymouth Ave N Thursday 6/9/11 0916 hrs 11-164384
V1/male, 48 yrs, was working security at this location (WorkForce) when AP1/male, 61 yrs, came in & used the phone. AP1 became very loud on the phone & was disruptive. He also appeared to be intoxicated. V1 & AP1 got into an argument when V1 attempted to get AP1 to leave. AP1 grabbed V1’s gun & started pulling on it. V1 was afraid AP1 was going to disarm him & shoot him. V1 eventually got AP1 out of the building. AP1 was seen boarding an MTC bus. Officers requested the bus stop until they arrived. AP1 was located on the bus, arrested without incident, & was booked in HCJ for PC Assault 2. V1 was not injured.
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
16XX Thomas Ave N Thursday 6/9/11 1136 hrs 11-164507
Officers responded on a report of a person with a gun. Detailed descriptions were given of a male & female who were involved. Officers observed both AP1/female, 30 yrs, & AP2/male, 30 yrs, in a vehicle. AP2 was observed handing something over to AP1. All parties in & around the vehicle were detained & officers recovered a handgun from under the passenger seat. Witnesses told officers that both AP1 & AP2 came over to their residence & pointed the handgun at them in a threatening manner after a dispute over property. Both AP1 & AP2 were booked in HCJ for PC Weapons. No injuries.
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon / Replica Firearms
Lyndale Ave N & Webber PK Thursday 6/9/11 1926 hrs 11-164969
Officers responded to an assault in progress, where one suspect was shooting a gun in the air. Remarks from the caller said that AP1/male, 15 yrs, was now pointing the gun at him. AP1 was taken into custody at the scene & was transported to the Juvenile Division. AP1 was charged with having a BB gun in Public. No injuries.
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon / Disruptive Party
32XX Logan Ave N Friday 6/10/11 2300 hrs 11-166339
Officers responded to a shooting at this location & observed V1/male, 35 yrs, on the front step, bleeding from his chest & arm. Officers learned that a graduation party was underway with many guests when a group of approx. 8 males, around 17 yrs of age, showed up wearing red, a gang color. These parties started talking about the Tre-tre gang & were told to leave. One male broke a window on the side of the house. S1/male, 15 yrs, stood across the street, yelling tre-tre’s. S1 fired 4 shots at the front of the house, hitting V1 in the shoulder & abdomen. S1 & others got into a grey, 4-door vehicle & took off. Other members of their group got into a newer vehicle & also fled. S1 was the only party seen with a gun & firing shots. V1 was transported to the hospital via ambulance in stable condition.
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
11XX Lowry Ave N Saturday 6/11/11 1030 hrs 11-166794
Officers were dispatched to the corner store at this location on info that V1/male, 26 yrs, was hit in the head with an unknown object. V1 was observed lying on the floor inside the store. V1 stated he was walking down the alley when he observed known S1/male, 26-28 yrs, & unknown S2/male, 26-28 yrs. V1 knew S1 from prison & stated S1 pulled out a handgun & threatened to shoot him. S1 then punched V1 in the face with his fist & struck him on the leg with a pipe. V1 went into the store & asked that police be called. Ambulance transported V1 to the hospital & stated he possibly had a broken femur. Suspects were GOA.
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
24XX Lyndale Ave N Saturday 6/11/11 2145 hrs 11-167450
Officers responded to this location regarding a female who had been shot. Officers located V1/female, 18 yrs, lying on the floor near a hallway. V1 was on her side & was conscious. V1 is pregnant & due to deliver a baby at any time. V1 stated she was in the kitchen when she felt a stinging feeling to the upper part of her back & fell to the floor. Officers observed an abrasion & a small amount of blood, but did not see a hole. V1 was transported to the hospital via ambulance with a non-life threatening wound. Officers observed a small hole on the side of the house in the kitchen. It appeared to have been made by a bullet. No suspects.
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon / Narcotics Violation / Asslt5
25th Ave N & 3rd St N Sunday 6/12/11 0230 hrs 11-167823
Officers were dispatched on the call of a person with a weapon. A female was chasing a man down the street with a knife. Officers observed S1/female, 25 yrs, & AP1/ male, 21 yrs, & stopped both parties. S1 stated AP1 punched her in the face & officers observed injuries to S1’s mouth. Officers were preparing to arrest AP1 for Domestic Assault, but during a search incident to arrest, they located suspected crack cocaine in his pocket. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Narcotics. S1 was transported to the hospital & placed on a medical hold.
ROBBERY:
ROBPER
18th Ave N & Emerson Ave N Tuesday 6/7/11 1500 hrs 11-162226
V1/female, 21 yrs, stated she met known S1/female, 20-24 yrs, & unknown S2/female, 18-20 yrs, on the bus. V1 said she has a mutual boyfriend with S1 & S1 asked her to get off the bus so they could talk. The talk quickly turned into a fight & V1 said she was punched & kicked by the suspects. Suspects took V1’s backpack containing her wallet, which had ID inside. Suspects fled & were GOA.
ROBPAG
16XX Dowling Ave N Tuesday 6/7/11 1700 hrs 11-162600
Officers responded to a bike theft at this location. V1/male, 15 yrs, & V2/male, 12 yrs, stated they rode their bikes to the park & were getting a drink from the fountain when 3 male suspects, 16-17 yrs, approached them. S1 showed a silver gun & took V1’s bike. S2 took V2’s bike & S3 grabbed a bike that was leaning on the building. All 3 suspects drove off on the bikes. V1 knows S3 from school but did not know the other suspects. Victims were not injured. Suspects were GOA.
ROBPER
28th Ave N & Lyndale Ave N Wednesday 6/8/11 2320 hrs 11-164059
V1/female, 16 yrs, was walking down the street when she observed a compact vehicle slowly pass her & the occupants “eyeballed” her. Vehicle made a u-turn & stopped. V1 stated unknown S1/male, 16-18 yrs, & unknown S2/female, 16-18 yrs, got out of the vehicle & walked past her. One suspect then (V1 believes it was S1) came from behind & tore her purse off her shoulder. Suspects ran into the waiting getaway car & fled. Loss included a Coach purse valued at $70; a cell phone; bus card; & prescription glasses. V1 was not injured. Suspects were GOA.
ROBPER
30th Ave N & Emerson Ave N Friday 6/10/11 1225 hrs 11-165739
V1/male, 15 yrs, was walking with 2 friends when they observed 4 unknown males, 16-17 yrs, following them. The suspects stopped following them for a short while & then resumed. When V1 & his friends reached the above area, suspects ran up to them. S1 & S2 jumped V1 & punched him the face. V1 tried to run, but S1 & S2 tripped him, causing him to fall to the ground. S1 & S2 then searched V1’s pockets & took his i-Pod with headphones, & bus card. All suspects ran. A store clerk advised that he witnessed the incident & stated the suspects did not come into the store, but waited outside for V1 & the others. There may be video footage of the incident. V1 sustained a bloody nose. The i-Pod is valued at $150.
ROBPAG
9XX Penn Ave N Saturday 6/11/11 2100 hrs 11-168144
V1/male, 50 yrs, was walking home when he was approached by 3 unknown male suspects. S1 was carrying a large stick of wood & struck V1 across the forehead & nose with it, knocking V1 to the ground. V1 feels he was knocked out for a couple minutes. One of the suspects went through V1’s pockets & stole $809 in cash. V1 went home & called 911 the next day. Officers observed a bump on his head, as well as abrasions on his forehead & nose. V1 also injured his right knee. V1 refused medical. No further info.
ROBBIZ (Pizza Hut)
32XX Lyndale Ave N Saturday 6/11/11 2340 hrs 11-167267
V1/male, 46 yrs, flagged down officers & told them he was attempting to deliver a pizza when he saw 3 males, 18-20 yrs, approaching him near his vehicle. S1 punched V1 in the face & S2 punched V1 in the nose. V1 dropped the pizzas & his car keys & S1 grabbed him by the shirt & threw him down. V1’s shirt was torn & his hearing aid was knocked out of his ear. S1 & S2 went through V1’s pockets & took $36 in cash. All 3 suspects then walked away. V1 was able to locate his hearing aid & car keys. V1 refused medical attention. V1 stated the 3rd suspect did not take part in the attack.
WEAPONS:
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit / Narcotics Violation
Colfax Ave N & Glenwood Ave Wednesday 6/8/11 1203 hrs 11-163342
Officers stopped a vehicle prior to a narcotics search warrant at a nearby location. 3 parties were in the car & were placed under arrest for narcotics. AP1/male, 40 yrs, admitted smoking marijuana prior to the stop. He was issued a citation & released. A search of the vehicle revealed a handgun in the flip-up console. Both AP2/ male, 25 yrs, & AP3/male, 26 yrs, had easy access to the weapon. Both AP2 & AP3 have felony convictions & are not permitted to have a handgun in their possession. AP2 & AP3 were booked in HCJ for PC Weapons.
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit / Flee Officer on Foot
15XX Newton Ave N Wednesday 6/8/11 2049 hrs 11-163832
Officers were called to a disturbance at the listed location & observed several males standing outside. Officers observed a clear outline of a gun in the front pouch of a sweatshirt worn by AP1/male, 18 yrs. Officers attempted to stop AP1 & he fled. AP1 was arrested in a nearby yard. The gun & AP’s sweatshirt were located in another area. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons.
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit / Drug Paraphernalia / Warrant
38XX Fremont Ave Saturday 6/11/11 0020 hrs 11-166447
Officers were on routine patrol when they observed a vehicle parked in a biz. parking lot after closing time. Many people were seen around the car. Officers approached the vehicle & smelled a strong odor of marijuana. S1/male, 40 yrs, was digging in his waistband trying to conceal something. Officers found 2 syringes hidden in the engine compartment next to S1. Officers detained all parties & searched the car for further narcotics. A backpack containing a sawed-off shotgun was found in the trunk, as well as a box of ammo & a digital narcotics scale. AP1/male, 21 yrs; AP2/male, 21 yrs; & AP3/male, 21 yrs, were booked in HCJ for PC Weapons. S1 was ID’d & released, as he was not observed in the car.
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit / License Violation
34th Ave N & Emerson Ave N Sunday 6/12/11 0108 hrs 11-167745
Officers responded to a shots fired call. AP1/male, 22 yrs, was detained & found to have a loaded firearm. AP1 had a permit to carry, but was under the influence of alcohol, so he was violating his carry permit. AP1 was booked in HCJ.
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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 the MPD at this time. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
ABBREVIATION GUIDE;
V=Victim (V1, V2, etc…)
S=Suspect (S1, S2, etc…)
AP=Arrested Party (person taken into custody or cited & released for a crime)
W= Witness (W1, W2, etc…)
OT= Other (a party on the scene that often played no specific role or is not a victim)
RP= Reporting Party (Example: “RP told officers there were people trying to break into his neighbor’s house)
PV=Police Officer is the victim
EMS= Emergency Medical Service
DK= Drunk
GOA= Gone on Arrival
HCJ= Hennepin County Jail
JDC= Juvenile Detention Center
CHIPS=Child in Need of Protective Services
ID’d= Identified (“He ID’d the suspect as a classmate”)
SHOW-UP =Suspect is shown to victims to see if he/she can be positively ID’d as the person who committed the crime
DOA= Dead on Arrival
MTP= Metro Transit Police
PC= Probable Cause (Evidence points to reasons to be arrested…i.e. “He was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons”)
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MURDER:
Murder / Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
27XX Humboldt Ave N Monday 6/13/11 2345 hrs 11-169726
Officers responded to the report of a shooting at this location. V1/male, 20-23 yrs, was located in the rear of the address & was found to be DOA. V2/male, 26 yrs, was transported to the hospital via ambulance with a gunshot wound to his shoulder.
ARSON;
Arson
10XX Newton Ave N Wednesday 6/8/11 2331 hrs 11-164085
MFD responded to a car fire at this location. The vehicle had not been reported stolen & there were no witnesses on the scene. The acting Fire Captain stated there was a strong odor of gasoline on the driver’s side of the car & there were fire patterns on the roof & all over the surface. The entire dashboard burned & melted & all windows broke from the heat. Cause of the fire is Arson. Vehicle was towed to the Mpls Impound Lot for further investigation. Estimated damage is $12,000. No injuries.
ASSAULT:
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon (Attempt)
30XX Oliver Ave N Tuesday 6/7/11 1400 hrs 11-162144
Officer responded in reference to a shooting. RP1/female, stated she was in the school parking lot at this location & was approached by V1/male, 24 yrs, who had been running & was out of breath. V1 told RP he was being shot at & asked her to take him to 30th & Oliver Ave N. RP gave him a ride there & then called police. V1 had blood on his neck & was very uncooperative with officers. V1 was transported to the hospital via ambulance. V1 had not been shot, but had a cut on the back of his head, as well as abrasions on his hands & elbow. No suspect info. V1 remained uncooperative & would not provide any info.
Asslt4---Police/Emergency Personnel
49XX Washburn Ave N Wednesday 6/8/11 1927 hrs 11-163721
Officers were assisting Brooklyn Center PD on a search warrant. S1/female, 17 yrs, was to be placed under arrest for aiding & abetting when she arrived at this location. Officers located her when she pulled up in a vehicle & handcuffed her before taking her to a squad to search her. S1 (AP) turned quickly in officer’s grasp, pushed officer, & began kicking officer repeatedly. She was finally put into the back seat of the squad & then custody was transferred to the Brooklyn Center PD.
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
12XX Plymouth Ave N Thursday 6/9/11 0916 hrs 11-164384
V1/male, 48 yrs, was working security at this location (WorkForce) when AP1/male, 61 yrs, came in & used the phone. AP1 became very loud on the phone & was disruptive. He also appeared to be intoxicated. V1 & AP1 got into an argument when V1 attempted to get AP1 to leave. AP1 grabbed V1’s gun & started pulling on it. V1 was afraid AP1 was going to disarm him & shoot him. V1 eventually got AP1 out of the building. AP1 was seen boarding an MTC bus. Officers requested the bus stop until they arrived. AP1 was located on the bus, arrested without incident, & was booked in HCJ for PC Assault 2. V1 was not injured.
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
16XX Thomas Ave N Thursday 6/9/11 1136 hrs 11-164507
Officers responded on a report of a person with a gun. Detailed descriptions were given of a male & female who were involved. Officers observed both AP1/female, 30 yrs, & AP2/male, 30 yrs, in a vehicle. AP2 was observed handing something over to AP1. All parties in & around the vehicle were detained & officers recovered a handgun from under the passenger seat. Witnesses told officers that both AP1 & AP2 came over to their residence & pointed the handgun at them in a threatening manner after a dispute over property. Both AP1 & AP2 were booked in HCJ for PC Weapons. No injuries.
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon / Replica Firearms
Lyndale Ave N & Webber PK Thursday 6/9/11 1926 hrs 11-164969
Officers responded to an assault in progress, where one suspect was shooting a gun in the air. Remarks from the caller said that AP1/male, 15 yrs, was now pointing the gun at him. AP1 was taken into custody at the scene & was transported to the Juvenile Division. AP1 was charged with having a BB gun in Public. No injuries.
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon / Disruptive Party
32XX Logan Ave N Friday 6/10/11 2300 hrs 11-166339
Officers responded to a shooting at this location & observed V1/male, 35 yrs, on the front step, bleeding from his chest & arm. Officers learned that a graduation party was underway with many guests when a group of approx. 8 males, around 17 yrs of age, showed up wearing red, a gang color. These parties started talking about the Tre-tre gang & were told to leave. One male broke a window on the side of the house. S1/male, 15 yrs, stood across the street, yelling tre-tre’s. S1 fired 4 shots at the front of the house, hitting V1 in the shoulder & abdomen. S1 & others got into a grey, 4-door vehicle & took off. Other members of their group got into a newer vehicle & also fled. S1 was the only party seen with a gun & firing shots. V1 was transported to the hospital via ambulance in stable condition.
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
11XX Lowry Ave N Saturday 6/11/11 1030 hrs 11-166794
Officers were dispatched to the corner store at this location on info that V1/male, 26 yrs, was hit in the head with an unknown object. V1 was observed lying on the floor inside the store. V1 stated he was walking down the alley when he observed known S1/male, 26-28 yrs, & unknown S2/male, 26-28 yrs. V1 knew S1 from prison & stated S1 pulled out a handgun & threatened to shoot him. S1 then punched V1 in the face with his fist & struck him on the leg with a pipe. V1 went into the store & asked that police be called. Ambulance transported V1 to the hospital & stated he possibly had a broken femur. Suspects were GOA.
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
24XX Lyndale Ave N Saturday 6/11/11 2145 hrs 11-167450
Officers responded to this location regarding a female who had been shot. Officers located V1/female, 18 yrs, lying on the floor near a hallway. V1 was on her side & was conscious. V1 is pregnant & due to deliver a baby at any time. V1 stated she was in the kitchen when she felt a stinging feeling to the upper part of her back & fell to the floor. Officers observed an abrasion & a small amount of blood, but did not see a hole. V1 was transported to the hospital via ambulance with a non-life threatening wound. Officers observed a small hole on the side of the house in the kitchen. It appeared to have been made by a bullet. No suspects.
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon / Narcotics Violation / Asslt5
25th Ave N & 3rd St N Sunday 6/12/11 0230 hrs 11-167823
Officers were dispatched on the call of a person with a weapon. A female was chasing a man down the street with a knife. Officers observed S1/female, 25 yrs, & AP1/ male, 21 yrs, & stopped both parties. S1 stated AP1 punched her in the face & officers observed injuries to S1’s mouth. Officers were preparing to arrest AP1 for Domestic Assault, but during a search incident to arrest, they located suspected crack cocaine in his pocket. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Narcotics. S1 was transported to the hospital & placed on a medical hold.
ROBBERY:
ROBPER
18th Ave N & Emerson Ave N Tuesday 6/7/11 1500 hrs 11-162226
V1/female, 21 yrs, stated she met known S1/female, 20-24 yrs, & unknown S2/female, 18-20 yrs, on the bus. V1 said she has a mutual boyfriend with S1 & S1 asked her to get off the bus so they could talk. The talk quickly turned into a fight & V1 said she was punched & kicked by the suspects. Suspects took V1’s backpack containing her wallet, which had ID inside. Suspects fled & were GOA.
ROBPAG
16XX Dowling Ave N Tuesday 6/7/11 1700 hrs 11-162600
Officers responded to a bike theft at this location. V1/male, 15 yrs, & V2/male, 12 yrs, stated they rode their bikes to the park & were getting a drink from the fountain when 3 male suspects, 16-17 yrs, approached them. S1 showed a silver gun & took V1’s bike. S2 took V2’s bike & S3 grabbed a bike that was leaning on the building. All 3 suspects drove off on the bikes. V1 knows S3 from school but did not know the other suspects. Victims were not injured. Suspects were GOA.
ROBPER
28th Ave N & Lyndale Ave N Wednesday 6/8/11 2320 hrs 11-164059
V1/female, 16 yrs, was walking down the street when she observed a compact vehicle slowly pass her & the occupants “eyeballed” her. Vehicle made a u-turn & stopped. V1 stated unknown S1/male, 16-18 yrs, & unknown S2/female, 16-18 yrs, got out of the vehicle & walked past her. One suspect then (V1 believes it was S1) came from behind & tore her purse off her shoulder. Suspects ran into the waiting getaway car & fled. Loss included a Coach purse valued at $70; a cell phone; bus card; & prescription glasses. V1 was not injured. Suspects were GOA.
ROBPER
30th Ave N & Emerson Ave N Friday 6/10/11 1225 hrs 11-165739
V1/male, 15 yrs, was walking with 2 friends when they observed 4 unknown males, 16-17 yrs, following them. The suspects stopped following them for a short while & then resumed. When V1 & his friends reached the above area, suspects ran up to them. S1 & S2 jumped V1 & punched him the face. V1 tried to run, but S1 & S2 tripped him, causing him to fall to the ground. S1 & S2 then searched V1’s pockets & took his i-Pod with headphones, & bus card. All suspects ran. A store clerk advised that he witnessed the incident & stated the suspects did not come into the store, but waited outside for V1 & the others. There may be video footage of the incident. V1 sustained a bloody nose. The i-Pod is valued at $150.
ROBPAG
9XX Penn Ave N Saturday 6/11/11 2100 hrs 11-168144
V1/male, 50 yrs, was walking home when he was approached by 3 unknown male suspects. S1 was carrying a large stick of wood & struck V1 across the forehead & nose with it, knocking V1 to the ground. V1 feels he was knocked out for a couple minutes. One of the suspects went through V1’s pockets & stole $809 in cash. V1 went home & called 911 the next day. Officers observed a bump on his head, as well as abrasions on his forehead & nose. V1 also injured his right knee. V1 refused medical. No further info.
ROBBIZ (Pizza Hut)
32XX Lyndale Ave N Saturday 6/11/11 2340 hrs 11-167267
V1/male, 46 yrs, flagged down officers & told them he was attempting to deliver a pizza when he saw 3 males, 18-20 yrs, approaching him near his vehicle. S1 punched V1 in the face & S2 punched V1 in the nose. V1 dropped the pizzas & his car keys & S1 grabbed him by the shirt & threw him down. V1’s shirt was torn & his hearing aid was knocked out of his ear. S1 & S2 went through V1’s pockets & took $36 in cash. All 3 suspects then walked away. V1 was able to locate his hearing aid & car keys. V1 refused medical attention. V1 stated the 3rd suspect did not take part in the attack.
WEAPONS:
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit / Narcotics Violation
Colfax Ave N & Glenwood Ave Wednesday 6/8/11 1203 hrs 11-163342
Officers stopped a vehicle prior to a narcotics search warrant at a nearby location. 3 parties were in the car & were placed under arrest for narcotics. AP1/male, 40 yrs, admitted smoking marijuana prior to the stop. He was issued a citation & released. A search of the vehicle revealed a handgun in the flip-up console. Both AP2/ male, 25 yrs, & AP3/male, 26 yrs, had easy access to the weapon. Both AP2 & AP3 have felony convictions & are not permitted to have a handgun in their possession. AP2 & AP3 were booked in HCJ for PC Weapons.
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit / Flee Officer on Foot
15XX Newton Ave N Wednesday 6/8/11 2049 hrs 11-163832
Officers were called to a disturbance at the listed location & observed several males standing outside. Officers observed a clear outline of a gun in the front pouch of a sweatshirt worn by AP1/male, 18 yrs. Officers attempted to stop AP1 & he fled. AP1 was arrested in a nearby yard. The gun & AP’s sweatshirt were located in another area. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons.
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit / Drug Paraphernalia / Warrant
38XX Fremont Ave Saturday 6/11/11 0020 hrs 11-166447
Officers were on routine patrol when they observed a vehicle parked in a biz. parking lot after closing time. Many people were seen around the car. Officers approached the vehicle & smelled a strong odor of marijuana. S1/male, 40 yrs, was digging in his waistband trying to conceal something. Officers found 2 syringes hidden in the engine compartment next to S1. Officers detained all parties & searched the car for further narcotics. A backpack containing a sawed-off shotgun was found in the trunk, as well as a box of ammo & a digital narcotics scale. AP1/male, 21 yrs; AP2/male, 21 yrs; & AP3/male, 21 yrs, were booked in HCJ for PC Weapons. S1 was ID’d & released, as he was not observed in the car.
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit / License Violation
34th Ave N & Emerson Ave N Sunday 6/12/11 0108 hrs 11-167745
Officers responded to a shots fired call. AP1/male, 22 yrs, was detained & found to have a loaded firearm. AP1 had a permit to carry, but was under the influence of alcohol, so he was violating his carry permit. AP1 was booked in HCJ.
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Re: Reports From the 4th, Minneapolis
by DeanC on Tue Jun 14, 2011 2:09 pm
Take note -
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit / License Violation
34th Ave N & Emerson Ave N Sunday 6/12/11 0108 hrs 11-167745
Officers responded to a shots fired call. AP1/male, 22 yrs, was detained & found to have a loaded firearm. AP1 had a permit to carry, but was under the influence of alcohol, so he was violating his carry permit. AP1 was booked in HCJ.
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Re: Reports From the 4th, Minneapolis
by tman on Tue Jun 14, 2011 7:13 pm
DeanC wrote:Take note -WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit / License Violation
34th Ave N & Emerson Ave N Sunday 6/12/11 0108 hrs 11-167745
Officers responded to a shots fired call. AP1/male, 22 yrs, was detained & found to have a loaded firearm. AP1 had a permit to carry, but was under the influence of alcohol, so he was violating his carry permit. AP1 was booked in HCJ.
I wonder if he was on private property. Is that residential or commercial?
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Re: Reports From the 4th, Minneapolis
by BBeckwith on Tue Jun 14, 2011 7:26 pm
tman wrote:DeanC wrote:Take note -WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit / License Violation
34th Ave N & Emerson Ave N Sunday 6/12/11 0108 hrs 11-167745
Officers responded to a shots fired call. AP1/male, 22 yrs, was detained & found to have a loaded firearm. AP1 had a permit to carry, but was under the influence of alcohol, so he was violating his carry permit. AP1 was booked in HCJ.
I wonder if he was on private property. Is that residential or commercial?
Don't know about on private property or not but it is all residential within a couple blocks in any direction
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Re: Reports From the 4th, Minneapolis
by pondrast on Thu Jun 16, 2011 5:44 pm
the ones that amaze me are folks who are accosted and robbed of very lage amounts of cash. there is one incident in the abouve list where a man in his 50s was robbed by 3 for over 800 in cash!
I dont think I have ever carried that kind of cash.
the noth side sounds like urban hell and if I ran the circus I'd send in the army.
I dont think I have ever carried that kind of cash.
the noth side sounds like urban hell and if I ran the circus I'd send in the army.
Re: Reports From the 4th, Minneapolis
by gyrfalcon on Thu Jun 16, 2011 5:55 pm
Is there a way to go back and get older reports? Like 7 years ago?
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Re: Reports From the 4th, Minneapolis
by KA0OLD on Wed Jun 22, 2011 1:02 pm
4TH PRECINCT HIGHLIGHTS----WEEK 680----June 14th—June 20th,2011
MPD provides this public safety information as a public service. These highlights are not reflective of all incidents handled or investigated by the MPD at this time. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
ABBREVIATION GUIDE;
V=Victim (V1, V2, etc…)
S=Suspect (S1, S2, etc…)
AP=Arrested Party (person taken into custody or cited & released for a crime)
W= Witness (W1, W2, etc…)
OT= Other (a party on the scene that often played no specific role or is not a victim)
RP= Reporting Party (Example: “RP told officers there were people trying to break into his neighbor’s house)
PV=Police Officer is the victim
EMS= Emergency Medical Service
DK= Drunk
GOA= Gone on Arrival
HCJ= Hennepin County Jail
JDC= Juvenile Detention Center
CHIPS=Child in Need of Protective Services
ID’d= Identified (“He ID’d the suspect as a classmate”)
SHOW-UP =Suspect is shown to victims to see if he/she can be positively ID’d as the person who committed the crime
DOA= Dead on Arrival
MTP= Metro Transit Police
PC= Probable Cause (Evidence points to reasons to be arrested…i.e. “He was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons”)
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ARSON;
Arson
32XX Humboldt Ave N Friday 6/17/11 2220 hrs 11-174437
MFD responded to a house fire at this location. The house is an unoccupied, 2-story, wood frame house. Tenants had recently been evicted from this property. In the SE corner of the house a stuffed chair had been placed on fire. The kitchen sustained heavy smoke damage. There also appeared to be the remains of a melted plastic gasoline container beneath some stairs & the smell of gasoline in the structure. The origins of the fires were the chair in the dining room; an object in the SE room on the 1st floor; & a sofa in the NE room of the basement. The cause of the fire was determined to be Arson with loss estimated at $30,000 to the building & $1000 to the contents. No injuries.
Arson
33XX 4th St N Sunday 6/19/11 1938 hrs 11-176382
MFD responded to an outside fire near City View Public School. The fire was located in outside playground equipment on the side of the bldg. The cause of the fire was incendiary. S1/male, 14-15 yrs, was observed lighting candy wrappers near the equipment. The fire melted steps near the fire pole on the dinosaur playground section. Shredded rubber tires used for safety near the equipment were also on fire. The estimated damage is $8000. No arrests. No injuries.
ASSAULT:
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon / Disorderly Conduct
30XX Penn Ave N Tuesday 6/14/11 1518 hrs 11-170318
Officers responded to the report of several people armed with bats & other weapons. A witness pointed out 3 people who were the main instigators in the conflict. AP1/female, 16 yrs, threatened to hit V1/male, 34 yrs, with a tree trimmer tool. AP2/female,15yrs , & AP3/female, 16 yrs, were cited & released for Disorderly Conduct. AP1 was booked in JDC.
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
Fremont Ave N & Plymouth Ave N Tuesday 6/14/11 1645 hrs 11-170404
Officers on patrol observed a physical fight in front of a bus stop at this location. Officers stopped the fight & observed that V1/male, 29 yrs, had a large laceration on his forehead. V1 stated he was at the bus stop & AP1/male, 49 yrs, was causing a disturbance in front of young children. When V1 told him to stop, AP1 punched V1 in the face & then ran off. AP1 suddenly returned & struck V1 in the head several times with a silver machete, which caused the laceration & several minor cuts. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Assault 2. V1 was transported to the hospital via ambulance.
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
44th Ave N & Sheridan Ave N Wednesday 6/15/11 1800 hrs 11-171546
Officers responded to the hospital to take a report of a shooting. V1/male, 21 yrs, had been shot in the finger & stated it was just a graze…that he didn’t lose his entire finger. V1 was very hesitant in providing information & said he didn’t walk to talk about it. V1 told officers he was on foot, & went to talk to a female on the corner. V1 stated he observed a green station wagon turn the corner & heard a single shot. V1 stated friends of his happened to be nearby & they drove him to the hospital. V1 would not provide their names. No suspect information. Wound is minor.
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
10XX Knox Ave N Saturday 6/18/11 0850 hrs 11-174874
Officers responded to an assault in progress & observed V1/male, 51 yrs, with a severe injury to his hand. V1’s hand appeared to be broken & one finger had a severe laceration. V1 stated that known S1/female, 42 yrs, is a friend of his & got mad at him. S1 picked up a metal shovel & swung it at V1. V1 was hit several times in the back & he put his hand up to protect his head. S1 was GOA. V1 was transported to the hospital via ambulance.
Asslt3---Significant Bodily Harm
38XX Thomas Ave N Monday 6/20/11 1530 hrs 11-177275
Officer responded to the above location regarding an assault. V1/male, 26 yrs, was bleeding from the face & head. V1 also had significant swelling around his eye socket & forehead. When asked what happened, V1 stated he was “jumped.” V1 was taken to the hospital via ambulance. A witness told officer she observed a gray van parked near the rear of this location & 2-3 males were beating V1 in the alley there. One of the suspects looked at the witness & told her that V1 had raped a 14 yr-old girl. The witness ran inside an address & asked the resident to call 911. Suspects were GOA.
ROBBERY:
ROBPAG
27XX Russell Ave N Tuesday 6/14/11 2323 hrs 11-170737
V1/male, 56 yrs, was walking in the alley when unknown S1/male, 18-24 yrs, grabbed him around the neck & told him to shut up. S2, another unknown male, 18-24 yrs, then put something into V1’s side, stating he had a gun. S2 went into V1’s pockets & took $25 in cash; an MP3 player; a smart phone; & 8 keys on a ring. Suspects fled & V1 went home & called police. V1 was not injured.
ROBPAG
14XX Plymouth Ave N Wednesday 6/15/11 2250 hrs 11-171919
V1/male, 25 yrs, & V2/male, 30 yrs, are from Ely, MN & were en route to a home in Maple Wood when they became lost & stopped in a parking lot at the above location. V1 stated he asked for directions from unknown S1 & S2, males, both 18-21 yrs. One of the suspects pulled out a handgun & made victims get out of the car & lie on the ground. S1 went through their pockets & took their shoes, as well as keys to the car. Victims believe a 3rd party was involved acting as a look-out. Loss included $600 in cash; 2 pairs of shoes; a wallet; cell phone valued at $80; misc ID; & car keys. Suspects were GOA. Victims were transported to the 4th Pct to call for a ride.
ROBPER
37XX Bryant Ave N Thursday 6/16/11 1500 hrs 11-172869
V1/female, 38 yrs, was visiting a friend when known S1/female, 25 yrs, came to the house. S1 is a relative of the party V1 was visiting & has attacked V1 in the past. On this date, S1 came up behind V1, punched her in the eye & took V1’s car keys & cell phone. S1 then left. V1 was able to retrieve her car keys through intervention with her friend, but was unable to get her cell phone back, which is valued at $100. V1 refused medical attention & was advised on how to obtain a restraining order.
ROBPER
Broadway Ave W & River Park W Saturday 6/18/11 1725 hrs 11-175223
V1/male, 15 yrs, was riding his bike on the pedestrian bridge at the above location when he was approached by 3 unknown male suspects, 15—19 yrs, on bikes. Suspects told V1 to empty his pockets. Suspects grabbed his silver necklace & stole his cell phone. Suspects then fled. V1 stated he may know S1 from high school, but was not sure. Loss is valued at $250. V1 was not injured.
ROBPER
30th Ave N & Irving Ave N Saturday 6/18/11 2033 hrs 11-175372
V1/male, 15 yrs, was riding his bike, along with his female cousin, when they observed a group of 15 males standing near their direction of travel. Unknown S1/male, 16-18 yrs, walked toward V1 & yelled at him to give up his bike. V1 stated he did not respond & tried walking away, but the group blocked him. S1 then punched V1 in the head & grabbed him by the shirt, to pull him off the bike. S1 continued to punch V1 until he fell off the bike. V1 was able to run to his uncle’s house. V1’s uncle got into his truck to look for his daughter, the cousin with V1. V1’s uncle observed S1 riding V1’s bike. S1 saw the uncle & jumped off the bike & ran. V1’s female cousin was located unharmed, as the group totally ignored her.
ROBPAG
43XX Washburn Ave N Sunday 6/19/11 0250 hrs 11-175936
V1/male, 27 yrs, said that after he parked his vehicle & walked into the backyard of his house, he observed unknown S1/male, 18-25 yrs, pointing a gun at him as S1 & 2 other males, 18-25 yrs, ran into the yard. V1 ran to get away, but slipped on wet grass & suspects caught up to him. S2 sat on V1 & one of the suspects placed the muzzle of the gun on V1’s neck & threatened to shoot him. One suspect kicked V1 on the side of his face, leaving an abrasion. Suspects went through V1’s pockets & took his wallet containing his DL; bank cards; & approx. $150 in cash. Suspects did not get V1’s keys, as he threw them in the air when he ran. V1 was able to get away & ran to his father’s house nearby. V1 reported the incident the following day. V1 refused medical attention & stated this is the 2nd time he’s been robbed.
ROBPAG
25th Ave N & Emerson Ave N Sunday 6/19/11 1635 hrs 11-176262
V1/male, 23 yrs, reported he had been robbed at knifepoint. V1 stated he was on the sidewalk at the above location when he was approached by unknown S1/male, 25-30 yrs, & unknown S2/female, 25-30 yrs. S1 held a kitchen-style knife in his hand & demanded V1’s money. V1 wrestled with S1, & the knife cut V1’s lower back & thumb. S2 reached in V1’s pockets & took $180 in cash. Suspects then fled, as did V1. V1 was transported to the hospital via ambulance.
ROBPAG
26XX Knox Ave N Sunday 6/19/11 2304 hrs 11-176590
Officers were dispatched to the above location on a carjacking. V1/female, 39 yrs, who was standing in the alley near her car with W1/female, 36 yrs, stated unknown S1/male, 23-34 yrs, walked past, then walked toward them. S1 pointed a silver semi-automatic handgun at V1 & W1 & demanded money. V1 told S1 her purse was inside her vehicle. V1 asked W1 to get her purse for her. S1 yelled at V1 to get it. S1 also demanded the keys to V1’s car. S1 got into V1’s car & an older white car drove up in the alley & talked to S1. The white car drove off, as did S1, in V1’s vehicle. V1 stated her purse containing $1000 in cash, was still inside her vehicle. No injuries. Suspects were GOA.
ROBPER(Attempt)
35XX Humboldt Ave N Monday 6/20/11 1253 hrs 11-177102
V1/female, 66 yrs, had earlier been on the bus with her husband & had a “bad feeling”, so she removed her necklace & put it in her pocket. Once home, V1’s husband went inside & V1 went to the backyard to check her garden. While there, V1 was approached from behind by unknown S1/male, 28-32 yrs, who grabbed her & demanded her necklace. V1 screamed & S1 fled. V1 was not injured & there was no loss. V1 did not know if S1 had been on the bus with them.
ROBPER
Broadway Ave W & Morgan Ave N Monday 6/20/11 1945 hrs 11-177574
V1/female, 25 yrs, was waiting at the above location for the bus when unknown AP1/female, 42 yrs, maced V1 in the face & took her purse. V1’s baby was also hit by the mace. AP1 fled on foot & was followed by W1/male, 42 yrs. AP1 threw several items belonging to V1, while being chased by W1. Officers caught up to AP1 & she was apprehended, then presented to V1 in a “show-up” where V1 positively ID’d her as the robber. Officers recovered all of V1’s loss except for her purse. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Robbery of Person.
WEAPONS:
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit
Logan Ave N & Lowry Ave N. Monday 6/20/11 2310 hrs 11-177842
Officers observed 2 males who matched the description of a person with a weapon at a nearby call. The males were also riding their bikes from the area of that call. Officers approached the males & told them to stop. AP1/male, 23 yrs, continued on his bike. AP1 rode into an alley & officers observed him drop a gun, & continue riding. AP1 was apprehended & booked in HCJ for PC Weapons. The loaded gun was recovered.
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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 the MPD at this time. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
ABBREVIATION GUIDE;
V=Victim (V1, V2, etc…)
S=Suspect (S1, S2, etc…)
AP=Arrested Party (person taken into custody or cited & released for a crime)
W= Witness (W1, W2, etc…)
OT= Other (a party on the scene that often played no specific role or is not a victim)
RP= Reporting Party (Example: “RP told officers there were people trying to break into his neighbor’s house)
PV=Police Officer is the victim
EMS= Emergency Medical Service
DK= Drunk
GOA= Gone on Arrival
HCJ= Hennepin County Jail
JDC= Juvenile Detention Center
CHIPS=Child in Need of Protective Services
ID’d= Identified (“He ID’d the suspect as a classmate”)
SHOW-UP =Suspect is shown to victims to see if he/she can be positively ID’d as the person who committed the crime
DOA= Dead on Arrival
MTP= Metro Transit Police
PC= Probable Cause (Evidence points to reasons to be arrested…i.e. “He was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons”)
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ARSON;
Arson
32XX Humboldt Ave N Friday 6/17/11 2220 hrs 11-174437
MFD responded to a house fire at this location. The house is an unoccupied, 2-story, wood frame house. Tenants had recently been evicted from this property. In the SE corner of the house a stuffed chair had been placed on fire. The kitchen sustained heavy smoke damage. There also appeared to be the remains of a melted plastic gasoline container beneath some stairs & the smell of gasoline in the structure. The origins of the fires were the chair in the dining room; an object in the SE room on the 1st floor; & a sofa in the NE room of the basement. The cause of the fire was determined to be Arson with loss estimated at $30,000 to the building & $1000 to the contents. No injuries.
Arson
33XX 4th St N Sunday 6/19/11 1938 hrs 11-176382
MFD responded to an outside fire near City View Public School. The fire was located in outside playground equipment on the side of the bldg. The cause of the fire was incendiary. S1/male, 14-15 yrs, was observed lighting candy wrappers near the equipment. The fire melted steps near the fire pole on the dinosaur playground section. Shredded rubber tires used for safety near the equipment were also on fire. The estimated damage is $8000. No arrests. No injuries.
ASSAULT:
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon / Disorderly Conduct
30XX Penn Ave N Tuesday 6/14/11 1518 hrs 11-170318
Officers responded to the report of several people armed with bats & other weapons. A witness pointed out 3 people who were the main instigators in the conflict. AP1/female, 16 yrs, threatened to hit V1/male, 34 yrs, with a tree trimmer tool. AP2/female,15yrs , & AP3/female, 16 yrs, were cited & released for Disorderly Conduct. AP1 was booked in JDC.
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
Fremont Ave N & Plymouth Ave N Tuesday 6/14/11 1645 hrs 11-170404
Officers on patrol observed a physical fight in front of a bus stop at this location. Officers stopped the fight & observed that V1/male, 29 yrs, had a large laceration on his forehead. V1 stated he was at the bus stop & AP1/male, 49 yrs, was causing a disturbance in front of young children. When V1 told him to stop, AP1 punched V1 in the face & then ran off. AP1 suddenly returned & struck V1 in the head several times with a silver machete, which caused the laceration & several minor cuts. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Assault 2. V1 was transported to the hospital via ambulance.
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
44th Ave N & Sheridan Ave N Wednesday 6/15/11 1800 hrs 11-171546
Officers responded to the hospital to take a report of a shooting. V1/male, 21 yrs, had been shot in the finger & stated it was just a graze…that he didn’t lose his entire finger. V1 was very hesitant in providing information & said he didn’t walk to talk about it. V1 told officers he was on foot, & went to talk to a female on the corner. V1 stated he observed a green station wagon turn the corner & heard a single shot. V1 stated friends of his happened to be nearby & they drove him to the hospital. V1 would not provide their names. No suspect information. Wound is minor.
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
10XX Knox Ave N Saturday 6/18/11 0850 hrs 11-174874
Officers responded to an assault in progress & observed V1/male, 51 yrs, with a severe injury to his hand. V1’s hand appeared to be broken & one finger had a severe laceration. V1 stated that known S1/female, 42 yrs, is a friend of his & got mad at him. S1 picked up a metal shovel & swung it at V1. V1 was hit several times in the back & he put his hand up to protect his head. S1 was GOA. V1 was transported to the hospital via ambulance.
Asslt3---Significant Bodily Harm
38XX Thomas Ave N Monday 6/20/11 1530 hrs 11-177275
Officer responded to the above location regarding an assault. V1/male, 26 yrs, was bleeding from the face & head. V1 also had significant swelling around his eye socket & forehead. When asked what happened, V1 stated he was “jumped.” V1 was taken to the hospital via ambulance. A witness told officer she observed a gray van parked near the rear of this location & 2-3 males were beating V1 in the alley there. One of the suspects looked at the witness & told her that V1 had raped a 14 yr-old girl. The witness ran inside an address & asked the resident to call 911. Suspects were GOA.
ROBBERY:
ROBPAG
27XX Russell Ave N Tuesday 6/14/11 2323 hrs 11-170737
V1/male, 56 yrs, was walking in the alley when unknown S1/male, 18-24 yrs, grabbed him around the neck & told him to shut up. S2, another unknown male, 18-24 yrs, then put something into V1’s side, stating he had a gun. S2 went into V1’s pockets & took $25 in cash; an MP3 player; a smart phone; & 8 keys on a ring. Suspects fled & V1 went home & called police. V1 was not injured.
ROBPAG
14XX Plymouth Ave N Wednesday 6/15/11 2250 hrs 11-171919
V1/male, 25 yrs, & V2/male, 30 yrs, are from Ely, MN & were en route to a home in Maple Wood when they became lost & stopped in a parking lot at the above location. V1 stated he asked for directions from unknown S1 & S2, males, both 18-21 yrs. One of the suspects pulled out a handgun & made victims get out of the car & lie on the ground. S1 went through their pockets & took their shoes, as well as keys to the car. Victims believe a 3rd party was involved acting as a look-out. Loss included $600 in cash; 2 pairs of shoes; a wallet; cell phone valued at $80; misc ID; & car keys. Suspects were GOA. Victims were transported to the 4th Pct to call for a ride.
ROBPER
37XX Bryant Ave N Thursday 6/16/11 1500 hrs 11-172869
V1/female, 38 yrs, was visiting a friend when known S1/female, 25 yrs, came to the house. S1 is a relative of the party V1 was visiting & has attacked V1 in the past. On this date, S1 came up behind V1, punched her in the eye & took V1’s car keys & cell phone. S1 then left. V1 was able to retrieve her car keys through intervention with her friend, but was unable to get her cell phone back, which is valued at $100. V1 refused medical attention & was advised on how to obtain a restraining order.
ROBPER
Broadway Ave W & River Park W Saturday 6/18/11 1725 hrs 11-175223
V1/male, 15 yrs, was riding his bike on the pedestrian bridge at the above location when he was approached by 3 unknown male suspects, 15—19 yrs, on bikes. Suspects told V1 to empty his pockets. Suspects grabbed his silver necklace & stole his cell phone. Suspects then fled. V1 stated he may know S1 from high school, but was not sure. Loss is valued at $250. V1 was not injured.
ROBPER
30th Ave N & Irving Ave N Saturday 6/18/11 2033 hrs 11-175372
V1/male, 15 yrs, was riding his bike, along with his female cousin, when they observed a group of 15 males standing near their direction of travel. Unknown S1/male, 16-18 yrs, walked toward V1 & yelled at him to give up his bike. V1 stated he did not respond & tried walking away, but the group blocked him. S1 then punched V1 in the head & grabbed him by the shirt, to pull him off the bike. S1 continued to punch V1 until he fell off the bike. V1 was able to run to his uncle’s house. V1’s uncle got into his truck to look for his daughter, the cousin with V1. V1’s uncle observed S1 riding V1’s bike. S1 saw the uncle & jumped off the bike & ran. V1’s female cousin was located unharmed, as the group totally ignored her.
ROBPAG
43XX Washburn Ave N Sunday 6/19/11 0250 hrs 11-175936
V1/male, 27 yrs, said that after he parked his vehicle & walked into the backyard of his house, he observed unknown S1/male, 18-25 yrs, pointing a gun at him as S1 & 2 other males, 18-25 yrs, ran into the yard. V1 ran to get away, but slipped on wet grass & suspects caught up to him. S2 sat on V1 & one of the suspects placed the muzzle of the gun on V1’s neck & threatened to shoot him. One suspect kicked V1 on the side of his face, leaving an abrasion. Suspects went through V1’s pockets & took his wallet containing his DL; bank cards; & approx. $150 in cash. Suspects did not get V1’s keys, as he threw them in the air when he ran. V1 was able to get away & ran to his father’s house nearby. V1 reported the incident the following day. V1 refused medical attention & stated this is the 2nd time he’s been robbed.
ROBPAG
25th Ave N & Emerson Ave N Sunday 6/19/11 1635 hrs 11-176262
V1/male, 23 yrs, reported he had been robbed at knifepoint. V1 stated he was on the sidewalk at the above location when he was approached by unknown S1/male, 25-30 yrs, & unknown S2/female, 25-30 yrs. S1 held a kitchen-style knife in his hand & demanded V1’s money. V1 wrestled with S1, & the knife cut V1’s lower back & thumb. S2 reached in V1’s pockets & took $180 in cash. Suspects then fled, as did V1. V1 was transported to the hospital via ambulance.
ROBPAG
26XX Knox Ave N Sunday 6/19/11 2304 hrs 11-176590
Officers were dispatched to the above location on a carjacking. V1/female, 39 yrs, who was standing in the alley near her car with W1/female, 36 yrs, stated unknown S1/male, 23-34 yrs, walked past, then walked toward them. S1 pointed a silver semi-automatic handgun at V1 & W1 & demanded money. V1 told S1 her purse was inside her vehicle. V1 asked W1 to get her purse for her. S1 yelled at V1 to get it. S1 also demanded the keys to V1’s car. S1 got into V1’s car & an older white car drove up in the alley & talked to S1. The white car drove off, as did S1, in V1’s vehicle. V1 stated her purse containing $1000 in cash, was still inside her vehicle. No injuries. Suspects were GOA.
ROBPER(Attempt)
35XX Humboldt Ave N Monday 6/20/11 1253 hrs 11-177102
V1/female, 66 yrs, had earlier been on the bus with her husband & had a “bad feeling”, so she removed her necklace & put it in her pocket. Once home, V1’s husband went inside & V1 went to the backyard to check her garden. While there, V1 was approached from behind by unknown S1/male, 28-32 yrs, who grabbed her & demanded her necklace. V1 screamed & S1 fled. V1 was not injured & there was no loss. V1 did not know if S1 had been on the bus with them.
ROBPER
Broadway Ave W & Morgan Ave N Monday 6/20/11 1945 hrs 11-177574
V1/female, 25 yrs, was waiting at the above location for the bus when unknown AP1/female, 42 yrs, maced V1 in the face & took her purse. V1’s baby was also hit by the mace. AP1 fled on foot & was followed by W1/male, 42 yrs. AP1 threw several items belonging to V1, while being chased by W1. Officers caught up to AP1 & she was apprehended, then presented to V1 in a “show-up” where V1 positively ID’d her as the robber. Officers recovered all of V1’s loss except for her purse. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Robbery of Person.
WEAPONS:
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit
Logan Ave N & Lowry Ave N. Monday 6/20/11 2310 hrs 11-177842
Officers observed 2 males who matched the description of a person with a weapon at a nearby call. The males were also riding their bikes from the area of that call. Officers approached the males & told them to stop. AP1/male, 23 yrs, continued on his bike. AP1 rode into an alley & officers observed him drop a gun, & continue riding. AP1 was apprehended & booked in HCJ for PC Weapons. The loaded gun was recovered.
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Re: Reports From the 4th, Minneapolis
by KA0OLD on Wed Jun 29, 2011 8:13 pm
4TH PRECINCT HIGHLIGHTS----WEEK 700—June 21---27th, 2011
MPD provides this public safety information as a public service. These highlights are not reflective of all incidents handled or investigated by the MPD at this time. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
ABBREVIATION GUIDE;
V=Victim (V1, V2, etc…)
S=Suspect (S1, S2, etc…)
AP=Arrested Party (person taken into custody or cited & released for a crime)
W= Witness (W1, W2, etc…)
OT= Other (a party on the scene that often played no specific role or is not a victim)
RP= Reporting Party (Example: “RP told officers there were people trying to break into his neighbor’s house)
PV=Police Officer is the victim
EMS= Emergency Medical Service
DK= Drunk
GOA= Gone on Arrival
HCJ= Hennepin County Jail
JDC= Juvenile Detention Center
CHIPS=Child in Need of Protective Services
ID’d= Identified (“He ID’d the suspect as a classmate”)
SHOW-UP =Suspect is shown to victims to see if he/she can be positively ID’d as the person who committed the crime
DOA= Dead on Arrival
MTP= Metro Transit Police
PC= Probable Cause (Evidence points to reasons to be arrested…i.e. “He was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons”)
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ARSON:
Arson / Auto Theft
37XX Queen Ave N Thursday 6/23/11 1900 hrs 11-183707
MFD responded to a vehicle fire at this location. The vehicle was missing all 4 tires & the origin of the fire was in the passenger compartment. MFD determined the cause of the fire was incendiary/Arson. All combustibles in the passenger compartment burned & melted. The upholstery & doors were burned down to the metal frame. The most damage was to the back of the engine. Fire was extinguished & the vehicle was towed to the Mpls Impound Lot. It was later learned that the vehicle had been stolen. Estimated damage is $7000. No suspects. No injuries.
Arson
29XX Newton Ave N Saturday 6/25/11 0541 hrs 11-182802
MFD responded to a garage fire at this location. The fire was called in to 911 by a newspaper delivery man. The origin of the fire was the city of Minneapolis plastic garbage bin & it was determined the cause of the fire was incendiary/Arson. The bin completely melted & the radiant heat ignited the vinyl siding of the garage on the SW corner. The fire spread up the side to the eaves. Estimated damage is $4000. No suspects. No injuries.
ASSAULT:
Asslt3---Significant Bodily Harm
47XX Lyndale Ave N Tuesday 6/21/11 1833 hrs 11-178695
Officers were dispatched to an Assault at the above location. V1/male, 55 yrs, had blood coming down from his face, a laceration over his right eye, & abrasions all over his torso. V1 didn’t know what happened to him or who hit him, only that he had been hit in the head. V1 went to the hospital via ambulance. No suspects or further information.
Asslt3---Significant Bodily Harm
34XX 4th St N Thursday 6/23/11 1415 hrs 11-180618
Officers were dispatched to an assault in progress. V1/male, 54 yrs, was found lying on the sidewalk with a large swollen bloody area on the back of his head & he was unconscious. AP1/male, 39 yrs, was standing over him. Witnesses told officers they heard yelling & observed AP1 sitting on the top step of the porch with V1 standing behind him. AP1 was seen reaching behind himself & pulling V1 over the top of him, causing V1 to go head first onto the sidewalk & land on his head. Another witness told officers that V1 & AP1 had been drinking all afternoon. V1 was transported to the hospital via ambulance. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Assault 3---substantial bodily harm.
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon / WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit
22XX 4th St N Thursday 6/23/11 1710 hrs 11-180766
Officers responded to the report of shots being fired. Witnesses told officers that AP1/male, 16 yrs, shot off rounds in the street & then ran. Officers were contacted by a Probation Officer for AP1 who stated he confessed to her that he shot at somebody. Officers contacted AP1’s mother who advised he ran into the house & was now on the corner of 4th St & 22nd. AP1 was located there & willingly confessed to shooting at someone. Officers recovered a .45 bullet in front of the incident address. AP1 was booked in JDC for PC Assault 2 & PC Weapons. No injuries.
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
16XX 26th Ave N Friday 6/24/11 1510 hrs 11-181862
Officers responded to a shooting at the above location. Several people were in the garage & driveway, with some of them being DK & unwilling to cooperate. V1/male, 32 yrs, refused to show officers his wound & began to walk away, despite commands to stay put. EMS arrived & took V1 to the hospital via ambulance with a non-life threatening wound to his leg. Some witnesses stated a dark green Jeep or Tahoe pulled up & unknown S1/male, approx 21 yrs, shot an older revolver at the garage floor, which bounced up & hit V1 in the leg. Witnesses stated they did not know the people from the vehicle or why they stopped to shoot, but stated it might have been because they were playing loud music. Suspects were GOA.
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
32XX Girard Ave N Friday 6/24/11 1914 hrs 11-182114
Officer was dispatched to the above location on the report of people having guns & a fight occurring. On arrival, officer saw a large group stomping V1/male, 20 yrs, who was on the ground. Officer ordered the group to the ground at gunpoint & several males fled. AP1/male, 19 yrs,was seen dropping a .22 caliber handgun & he was taken into custody. V1 stated he got into a fight with one of AP1’s friends & was then knocked to the ground when AP1 pulled out a gun, pointed it at V1 & told him not to get up. V1 positively ID’d AP1 in a show-up & AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Assault 2. Victim’s injuries were minor.
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
33rd Ave N & Dupont Ave N Friday 6/24/11 2113 hrs 11-182254
Officer responded to the hospital on an Assault report. V1/male, 14 yrs, stated he got into an argument with someone he never met before & he couldn’t explain why. V1 was very uncooperative regarding potential suspect info, except to say that S1/male, had brass knuckles. V1 had blood coming from his ears; mouth; face; & minor lacerations on his face & hand. V1 also sustained a chipped tooth. A CT scan showed that V1 was okay. No suspect information.
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
33XX Bryant Ave N Saturday 6/25/11 0308 hrs 11-182735
Officers responded to a Domestic Assault in progress. V1/male, 53 yrs, met officers & stated that AP1/ male, 39 yrs, broke into the residence, damaged property, & assaulted him. V1 stated he was sleeping & AP1 woke him with a scissors to his head & stated he was going to kill him. AP1 was arrested & booked in HCJ for Assault 2. It was determined that AP1 is the son of V1’s girlfriend & was very intoxicated. V1 refused medical treatment.
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
25XX 4th St N Saturday 6/25/11 1715 hrs 11-183223
Officers were dispatched to the above location on the report of kids fighting. A witness stated that adults were present & were urging the kids to fight & stab each other. V1/male, 11 yrs, stated he was outside with his cousin when neighbor kids from 3XX 25th Ave N began to fight with them. V1 stated his cousin brought a knife out from the house & told the other kids to leave V1 alone. One of the suspects grabbed the knife from V1’s cousin & threatened V1 with it. The group continued to fight & S1/male, 9 yrs, cut V1 by his right eye. V1’s wound was very minor. Officers stopped the fight & parents took their respective kids home.
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
2XX Cedar Lake Rd N Sunday 6/26/11 0008 hrs 11-183716
Officers were dispatched to the above location re: a female, AP1/female, 44 yrs, pounding on the door while armed with a knife. AP1 started sliding the knife under the door & threatened to kill V1/male, 45 yrs, & V2/male, 18 yrs. Officers located AP1 in her apt & the knife was in plain view on a counter. V1 & V2 positively ID’d AP1 was the one who threatened them. V1 & V2 did not know AP1, as they were staying at the residence while the owner was out of town. No injuries. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Assault 2.
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
34XX Aldrich Ave N Sunday 6/26/11 2100 hrs 11-184623
Officers responded to the hospital on the report of a stabbing. V1/male, 57 yrs, had several stab wounds to various parts of his body that appeared to be non-life threatening. V1 stated that he was sitting on the steps at the above location when S1/male, 19 yrs, his grandson, came out of bushes & ran towards him. V1 stated S1 was carrying an object he believed was an ice pick. V1 & S1 had an altercation in the recent past over some stolen merchandise & S1 was still upset over it. S1 lunged towards V1 & stabbed him in the arm, the calf, & at least twice more on V1’s torso & left shoulder. S1 ran from the yard & got into a Chevy Tahoe & took off. V1 ran inside & had a relative take him to the hospital. V1 stated S1 took the weapon with him when he left. Suspect was GOA.
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
11XX 37th Ave N Monday 6/27/11 1345 hrs 11-185285
Officers responded to the above location on a Shooting report. V1/male, 22 yrs, stated he was sitting outside of this address with others & saw unknown S1/male, 16-20 yrs, come out of the alley, pull out a black semi-automatic, & start shooting. V1 & the others ran. V1 was shot in the chest. V1 stated he had never seen S1 before. V1 was transported to the hospital via ambulance. S1 was GOA.
Asslt2—w/a Dangerous Weapon
26XX Emerson Ave N Monday 6/27/11 1703 hrs 11-185447
Officers were dispatched to the above location on an Assault. Officers spoke with V1/18 yrs, & V2/23 yrs. V1 had lacerations on her forehead approx. 2 inches long, & blood all over her face. V2 was also present during the assault & was punched in the face by one of the unknown male suspects. V1 explained that when she & V2, walked to the store, there was a group of males & females outside. When V1 & V2 got closer, parties in the group realized that both victims are actually males who live transgender life styles. As victims exited the store, a group of males began punching them. S1/male, 16-18 yrs, continued to strike V1 after she fell to the ground. Another male threw a rock at her, which struck her in the head. Victims were able to get home & call police. V1 was transported to the hospital via ambulance for further treatment. Officers attempted to locate suspects, but they were GOA.
Assalt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
Dowling Ave N & Fremont Ave N Monday 6/27/11 1900 hrs 11-185573
Officer responded to a shooting at the above location. V1/male, 23 yrs, was lying in the living room with a shot in his upper thigh. Everyone was uncooperative, but V1 stated it happened at the Super USA at 3807 Fremont N. V1 stated there were numerous shots fired & he later observed a black car drive by his sister’s house with 4 males in it. It is unknown if this vehicle had anything to do with the shooting. V1 was transported to the hospital via ambulance. V1 remained uncooperative. It should be noted that there were no shot calls at the Suspect USA, no staff heard any shots, nor were there any Shot Spotter activations at that location.
ROBBERY:
ROBPAG
38XX Emerson Ave N Tuesday 6/21/11 0101 hrs 11-177943
V1/female, 21 yrs, stated she was in her friend’s car (V2/female, 22 yrs), parked at this location when 3 unknown males, 2 between 18-22 yrs, one approx. 15-16 yrs, dressed in all black, approached the car on foot & demanded cash. Two of the males pointed guns at V1 & V2. V1 forfeited her purse, containing credit cards; ID; & some cash. V1 saw V2 get struck in the face with a handgun. V2 did not have a purse or cash, so she suffered no loss. A witness ran inside to call 911. Suspects were GOA.
ROBPAG
44th Ave N & Girard Ave N Tuesday 6/21/11 0136 hrs 11-177978
V1/male, 29 yrs, said he was at the bus stop at this location when he was approached by 3 males, 19—21 yrs, all carrying semi-automatic pistols. Suspects made V1 drop his pants & jacket. One suspect picked up the clothes. S1 struck V1 in the forehead with the pistol causing a small cut. Suspects then fled. Loss was a cell phone & set of keys. V1 refused EMS. This incident possibly related to CCN above—11-177943.
ROBPER
22XX 6th St N Tuesday 6/21/11 2342 hrs 11-179035
V1/male, 28 yrs, was walking down the street when 4 unknown males, 18-20 yrs, approached him from behind. One male put his fist to the back of V1’s head, while another grabbed V1’s tote bag. V1 tried to hold onto the bag, but one of the suspects punched him in the ear & then the mouth. Another suspect patted V1 down. All 4 suspects ran. Loss includes ID; wallet; tote bag; & a cell phone valued at $150. Suspects were GOA. V1 did not require medical attention.
ROBPAG
26TH Ave N & Dupont Ave N Wednesday 6/22/11 0045 hrs 11-179111
V1/male, 55 yrs, was walking down the street when he observed 3 unknown males, 15-17 yrs, walking towards him. The parties passed him, but later came back & “jumped” V1. S1 pulled out a black semi-automatic while S2 searched V1’s pockets. S3 stood behind V1. After obtaining V1’s wallet, suspects taunted him & S2 & S3 both struck V1 with a closed fist, while S1 put the gun to V1’s temple. Suspects then fled. Loss included the wallet containing a TCF Debit card; $7 in cash; & V1’s SS card.
ROBBIZ (Taxi)
24th Ave N & Lyndale Ave N Wednesday 6/22/11 0049 hrs 11-179097
V1/male, 33 yrs, a taxi driver, was sitting in the lot at 701 W. Broadway when he was approached by 2 unknown males, 14-17 yrs. Suspects told V1 they only had $5, got into the back of the Taxi, & said they would give him directions to their destination. As V1drove to the above listed area, one suspect put a gun to V1’s head & demanded money. V1 reached over & grabbed the barrel of the gun. V1 was able to yank it away from S1, but heard & bang & realized he was shot in the hand. V1 slammed on the gas & crashed into a utility pole, at which time the suspects fled from the cab. EMS arrived on scene & treated V1’s hand. The weapon, a BB gun, was property inventoried. No loss, but significant damage to the cab.
ROBPER / Asslt5----Attempt/Cause Bodily Harm
6XX 29th Ave N Wednesday 6/22/11 1907 hrs 11-179882
Officers were dispatched to Farview Park on the report of a robbery of person. V1/male, 13 yrs, & V2/male, 14 yrs, told officers they were approached by 4 juvenile males who are known to them from school. The 4 parties surrounded the victims & yelled gang affiliation comments at them. Farview Park is known to be a hang-out for YNT/Taliban gang members. AP1 & AP2, males, 14 yrs, 2 of the 4 main parties, started to punch V1 in the head & face. The other 2 suspects joined in also. AP’s & suspects then struck V2 & knocked his cell phone out of his hand, stealing same. AP’s & suspects fled the scene. Victims ran to Park Staff, who phoned 911. AP1 was arrested at his home & AP2 was arrested a block from his home. Both were booked in JDC for PC Robbery.
ROBPER
26th Ave N & Lyndale Ave N Thursday 6/23/11 1453 hrs 11-180652
Officer responded to a robbery & met V1 & V2, males, both 22 yrs. Victims were from out of town & were visiting friends. The victims decided to take videos of themselves on a vacant property. V1 stood on some stairs, while V2 taped this by lying on the ground with the camera. Unknown S1/male, 25-30 yrs, walked up behind V2 & grabbed the camera, damaging the lens. S1 then swung his fist at V2. Neither victim was hurt. S2/male, 25-30 yrs, said nothing, but fled with S1 when he ran off. The camera & lens together are valued at $1800.
ROBPAG
35XX Aldrich Ave N Saturday 6/25/11 2115 hrs 11-183451
Officers were dispatched to a robbery of person call. V1/male, 24 yrs, stated he walked into a corner store to use the ATM & observed unknown S1 & S2, males, 18-21 yrs, paying for items. V1 made eye contact with these parties. When V1 left the store & approached the alley between Fremont & Emerson N, he heard the sound of someone running behind him. V1 was grabbed by the back of his neck & pushed up against the wall of a garage by S1 who pulled out a black semi-automatic, putting it to V1’s face & demanded money. S1 went through V1’s pockets while holding the gun on him. S2 went through V1’s back pockets. Loss included V1’s new cell phone, valued at $400; a wallet containing $15; debit card; & MN DL. S1 also demanded V1’s watch, valued at $100, before both suspects fled. V1 went home & called 911. V1 was not injured. Suspects were GOA.
ROBPER (Attempt)
18XX James Ave N Sunday 6/26/11 1205 hrs 11-184217
V1/female, 65 yrs, stated she was along a walking path in North Commons Park when she was approached by 3 unknown females, 14-18 yrs. S1 grabbed V1 by the hair & demanded her purse. V1 fell to the ground & sustained abrasions to her hands. V1 got up & was punched in the eye with a closed fist by S1, while S2 & S3 stood around & watched. V1 yelled for help & W1/male, 34 yrs, a neighbor came to assist. Suspects ran with W1 in pursuit. W1 caught S1, but let her go, as he did not have a cell phone to call police & observed S2 & S3 calling others. W1 was concerned for his safety, so he released S1. V1 was able to obtain all her property. W1 & officer checked the area of the foot chase, but did not locate any evidence. V1 declined medical assistance.
ROBPAG
1XX Penn Ave N Sunday 6/26/11 1411 hrs 11-184282
Officers responded to a Robbery that occurred in Bassett Creek Park. V1/male, 17 yrs, stated he was walking in the park under the Penn Ave Bridge when a group of males yelled at him. V1 did not know them & continued on his way. The group of males ran down from the bridge, encircling V1, & asked him if he had any crack. Suspects stated they had guns & that they wanted his property. No guns were seen. V1 attempted to run away, but S1 produced a metal piece of bicycle parts & struck V1 in the back with it. Suspects obtained a $100 bill from V1 & a pair of black flip-flop sandals. V1 was able to break free & ran to 53rd & Queen where he asked a resident to phone police. V1 produced the metal bike bar that suspects threw at him after he ran. Suspects were GOA. V1 refused medical treatment.
ROBPER
9XX Broadway Ave W Sunday 6/26/11 1905 hrs 11-184493
Officers met with V1/male, 30 yrs, who stated he agreed to meet his ex-girlfriend in the McDonald’s parking lot to see his son. Once V1 arrived, he was approached by his ex-girlfriend’s current boyfriend, who asked if he had been paying his child support, to which V1 replied “Yes.” S1 pulled a black semi-automatic & demanded V1’s wallet, from which he took $60. S1 threw the wallet back to V1 & left in a green minivan with V1’s ex-girlfriend & son. S1 also took the battery from V1’s cell phone, so he could not call police. V1 was not injured. S1 was GOA.
ROBPAG
Broadway Ave W & Lyndale Ave N Sunday 6/26/11 1930 hrs 11-185547
V1/male, 49 yrs, was leaving a store in the area when unknown S1/male, 28 yrs, asked him for change. V1 turned to get some & S1 now had a handgun pointed at him. S1 asked V1 for his wallet, which V1 forfeited. Loss included $6 in cash; a Swiss watch valued at $60; an earring; & misc ID. S1 fled on foot. V1 was not injured.
WEAPONS:
WEAP—Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit / DASLT2 / Discharge Weapon / Warrant
29XX Aldrich Ave N Thursday 6/23/11 1603 hrs 11-180709
Officers responded to the Discharge of a Weapon call & located AP1/male, 19 yrs, & W1/male, 19 yrs. Officers recognized AP1 from a description that was provided & took him into custody. W1 told officers that AP1 hid a weapon in his basement & showed officers where to recover it. A “show-up” was conducted & witnesses positively ID’d AP1 as the party who fired the handgun. It was also learned that AP1 shot at his girlfriend, V1/female, 18 yrs. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons; PC 2nd Degree Domestic Assault; PC Discharge Weapon; & a Misdemeanor warrant.
WEAP -----CCN # 11-180766 already covered on the assault page.
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit
28XX Golden Valley Rd. Friday 6/24/11 2300 hrs 11-182411
Officers responded to an unwanted party in front of the above location. AP1/male, 31 yrs, told officers not to come towards him & then stated “Just shoot me.” AP1 had his hand on his right pocket with fingers cupped as if he was holding something. Officers drew their weapons & told him to keep his hands out of his pockets & place them over his head. AP1 stated he wanted to die & told officers repeatedly to shoot him. AP1 finally pulled his hands out of his pockets & went down on his knees with his hands over his head. AP1 struggled when officers reached him, but was handcuffed. A gun was located in his pocket. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons.
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit
Olson Mem Hwy & Van White Blvd Saturday 6/25/11 0013 hrs 11-182512
Officer stopped a vehicle for multiple traffic infractions. While following the vehicle, officer observed the rear seat passengers moving around. After the vehicle stopped & officer approached, he observed passengers still moving around & a bottle of alcohol in open, & in plain sight. Officer obtained ID’s from 3 of the 4 occupants. Another squad arrived & the occupants were removed from the vehicle. A handgun was recovered under the passenger side of the front seat. One male stated the gun was his, without being asked. This male, AP1/20 yrs, was apprehended & booked in HCJ for PC Weapons.
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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 the MPD at this time. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
ABBREVIATION GUIDE;
V=Victim (V1, V2, etc…)
S=Suspect (S1, S2, etc…)
AP=Arrested Party (person taken into custody or cited & released for a crime)
W= Witness (W1, W2, etc…)
OT= Other (a party on the scene that often played no specific role or is not a victim)
RP= Reporting Party (Example: “RP told officers there were people trying to break into his neighbor’s house)
PV=Police Officer is the victim
EMS= Emergency Medical Service
DK= Drunk
GOA= Gone on Arrival
HCJ= Hennepin County Jail
JDC= Juvenile Detention Center
CHIPS=Child in Need of Protective Services
ID’d= Identified (“He ID’d the suspect as a classmate”)
SHOW-UP =Suspect is shown to victims to see if he/she can be positively ID’d as the person who committed the crime
DOA= Dead on Arrival
MTP= Metro Transit Police
PC= Probable Cause (Evidence points to reasons to be arrested…i.e. “He was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons”)
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ARSON:
Arson / Auto Theft
37XX Queen Ave N Thursday 6/23/11 1900 hrs 11-183707
MFD responded to a vehicle fire at this location. The vehicle was missing all 4 tires & the origin of the fire was in the passenger compartment. MFD determined the cause of the fire was incendiary/Arson. All combustibles in the passenger compartment burned & melted. The upholstery & doors were burned down to the metal frame. The most damage was to the back of the engine. Fire was extinguished & the vehicle was towed to the Mpls Impound Lot. It was later learned that the vehicle had been stolen. Estimated damage is $7000. No suspects. No injuries.
Arson
29XX Newton Ave N Saturday 6/25/11 0541 hrs 11-182802
MFD responded to a garage fire at this location. The fire was called in to 911 by a newspaper delivery man. The origin of the fire was the city of Minneapolis plastic garbage bin & it was determined the cause of the fire was incendiary/Arson. The bin completely melted & the radiant heat ignited the vinyl siding of the garage on the SW corner. The fire spread up the side to the eaves. Estimated damage is $4000. No suspects. No injuries.
ASSAULT:
Asslt3---Significant Bodily Harm
47XX Lyndale Ave N Tuesday 6/21/11 1833 hrs 11-178695
Officers were dispatched to an Assault at the above location. V1/male, 55 yrs, had blood coming down from his face, a laceration over his right eye, & abrasions all over his torso. V1 didn’t know what happened to him or who hit him, only that he had been hit in the head. V1 went to the hospital via ambulance. No suspects or further information.
Asslt3---Significant Bodily Harm
34XX 4th St N Thursday 6/23/11 1415 hrs 11-180618
Officers were dispatched to an assault in progress. V1/male, 54 yrs, was found lying on the sidewalk with a large swollen bloody area on the back of his head & he was unconscious. AP1/male, 39 yrs, was standing over him. Witnesses told officers they heard yelling & observed AP1 sitting on the top step of the porch with V1 standing behind him. AP1 was seen reaching behind himself & pulling V1 over the top of him, causing V1 to go head first onto the sidewalk & land on his head. Another witness told officers that V1 & AP1 had been drinking all afternoon. V1 was transported to the hospital via ambulance. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Assault 3---substantial bodily harm.
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon / WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit
22XX 4th St N Thursday 6/23/11 1710 hrs 11-180766
Officers responded to the report of shots being fired. Witnesses told officers that AP1/male, 16 yrs, shot off rounds in the street & then ran. Officers were contacted by a Probation Officer for AP1 who stated he confessed to her that he shot at somebody. Officers contacted AP1’s mother who advised he ran into the house & was now on the corner of 4th St & 22nd. AP1 was located there & willingly confessed to shooting at someone. Officers recovered a .45 bullet in front of the incident address. AP1 was booked in JDC for PC Assault 2 & PC Weapons. No injuries.
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
16XX 26th Ave N Friday 6/24/11 1510 hrs 11-181862
Officers responded to a shooting at the above location. Several people were in the garage & driveway, with some of them being DK & unwilling to cooperate. V1/male, 32 yrs, refused to show officers his wound & began to walk away, despite commands to stay put. EMS arrived & took V1 to the hospital via ambulance with a non-life threatening wound to his leg. Some witnesses stated a dark green Jeep or Tahoe pulled up & unknown S1/male, approx 21 yrs, shot an older revolver at the garage floor, which bounced up & hit V1 in the leg. Witnesses stated they did not know the people from the vehicle or why they stopped to shoot, but stated it might have been because they were playing loud music. Suspects were GOA.
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
32XX Girard Ave N Friday 6/24/11 1914 hrs 11-182114
Officer was dispatched to the above location on the report of people having guns & a fight occurring. On arrival, officer saw a large group stomping V1/male, 20 yrs, who was on the ground. Officer ordered the group to the ground at gunpoint & several males fled. AP1/male, 19 yrs,was seen dropping a .22 caliber handgun & he was taken into custody. V1 stated he got into a fight with one of AP1’s friends & was then knocked to the ground when AP1 pulled out a gun, pointed it at V1 & told him not to get up. V1 positively ID’d AP1 in a show-up & AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Assault 2. Victim’s injuries were minor.
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
33rd Ave N & Dupont Ave N Friday 6/24/11 2113 hrs 11-182254
Officer responded to the hospital on an Assault report. V1/male, 14 yrs, stated he got into an argument with someone he never met before & he couldn’t explain why. V1 was very uncooperative regarding potential suspect info, except to say that S1/male, had brass knuckles. V1 had blood coming from his ears; mouth; face; & minor lacerations on his face & hand. V1 also sustained a chipped tooth. A CT scan showed that V1 was okay. No suspect information.
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
33XX Bryant Ave N Saturday 6/25/11 0308 hrs 11-182735
Officers responded to a Domestic Assault in progress. V1/male, 53 yrs, met officers & stated that AP1/ male, 39 yrs, broke into the residence, damaged property, & assaulted him. V1 stated he was sleeping & AP1 woke him with a scissors to his head & stated he was going to kill him. AP1 was arrested & booked in HCJ for Assault 2. It was determined that AP1 is the son of V1’s girlfriend & was very intoxicated. V1 refused medical treatment.
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
25XX 4th St N Saturday 6/25/11 1715 hrs 11-183223
Officers were dispatched to the above location on the report of kids fighting. A witness stated that adults were present & were urging the kids to fight & stab each other. V1/male, 11 yrs, stated he was outside with his cousin when neighbor kids from 3XX 25th Ave N began to fight with them. V1 stated his cousin brought a knife out from the house & told the other kids to leave V1 alone. One of the suspects grabbed the knife from V1’s cousin & threatened V1 with it. The group continued to fight & S1/male, 9 yrs, cut V1 by his right eye. V1’s wound was very minor. Officers stopped the fight & parents took their respective kids home.
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
2XX Cedar Lake Rd N Sunday 6/26/11 0008 hrs 11-183716
Officers were dispatched to the above location re: a female, AP1/female, 44 yrs, pounding on the door while armed with a knife. AP1 started sliding the knife under the door & threatened to kill V1/male, 45 yrs, & V2/male, 18 yrs. Officers located AP1 in her apt & the knife was in plain view on a counter. V1 & V2 positively ID’d AP1 was the one who threatened them. V1 & V2 did not know AP1, as they were staying at the residence while the owner was out of town. No injuries. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Assault 2.
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
34XX Aldrich Ave N Sunday 6/26/11 2100 hrs 11-184623
Officers responded to the hospital on the report of a stabbing. V1/male, 57 yrs, had several stab wounds to various parts of his body that appeared to be non-life threatening. V1 stated that he was sitting on the steps at the above location when S1/male, 19 yrs, his grandson, came out of bushes & ran towards him. V1 stated S1 was carrying an object he believed was an ice pick. V1 & S1 had an altercation in the recent past over some stolen merchandise & S1 was still upset over it. S1 lunged towards V1 & stabbed him in the arm, the calf, & at least twice more on V1’s torso & left shoulder. S1 ran from the yard & got into a Chevy Tahoe & took off. V1 ran inside & had a relative take him to the hospital. V1 stated S1 took the weapon with him when he left. Suspect was GOA.
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
11XX 37th Ave N Monday 6/27/11 1345 hrs 11-185285
Officers responded to the above location on a Shooting report. V1/male, 22 yrs, stated he was sitting outside of this address with others & saw unknown S1/male, 16-20 yrs, come out of the alley, pull out a black semi-automatic, & start shooting. V1 & the others ran. V1 was shot in the chest. V1 stated he had never seen S1 before. V1 was transported to the hospital via ambulance. S1 was GOA.
Asslt2—w/a Dangerous Weapon
26XX Emerson Ave N Monday 6/27/11 1703 hrs 11-185447
Officers were dispatched to the above location on an Assault. Officers spoke with V1/18 yrs, & V2/23 yrs. V1 had lacerations on her forehead approx. 2 inches long, & blood all over her face. V2 was also present during the assault & was punched in the face by one of the unknown male suspects. V1 explained that when she & V2, walked to the store, there was a group of males & females outside. When V1 & V2 got closer, parties in the group realized that both victims are actually males who live transgender life styles. As victims exited the store, a group of males began punching them. S1/male, 16-18 yrs, continued to strike V1 after she fell to the ground. Another male threw a rock at her, which struck her in the head. Victims were able to get home & call police. V1 was transported to the hospital via ambulance for further treatment. Officers attempted to locate suspects, but they were GOA.
Assalt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
Dowling Ave N & Fremont Ave N Monday 6/27/11 1900 hrs 11-185573
Officer responded to a shooting at the above location. V1/male, 23 yrs, was lying in the living room with a shot in his upper thigh. Everyone was uncooperative, but V1 stated it happened at the Super USA at 3807 Fremont N. V1 stated there were numerous shots fired & he later observed a black car drive by his sister’s house with 4 males in it. It is unknown if this vehicle had anything to do with the shooting. V1 was transported to the hospital via ambulance. V1 remained uncooperative. It should be noted that there were no shot calls at the Suspect USA, no staff heard any shots, nor were there any Shot Spotter activations at that location.
ROBBERY:
ROBPAG
38XX Emerson Ave N Tuesday 6/21/11 0101 hrs 11-177943
V1/female, 21 yrs, stated she was in her friend’s car (V2/female, 22 yrs), parked at this location when 3 unknown males, 2 between 18-22 yrs, one approx. 15-16 yrs, dressed in all black, approached the car on foot & demanded cash. Two of the males pointed guns at V1 & V2. V1 forfeited her purse, containing credit cards; ID; & some cash. V1 saw V2 get struck in the face with a handgun. V2 did not have a purse or cash, so she suffered no loss. A witness ran inside to call 911. Suspects were GOA.
ROBPAG
44th Ave N & Girard Ave N Tuesday 6/21/11 0136 hrs 11-177978
V1/male, 29 yrs, said he was at the bus stop at this location when he was approached by 3 males, 19—21 yrs, all carrying semi-automatic pistols. Suspects made V1 drop his pants & jacket. One suspect picked up the clothes. S1 struck V1 in the forehead with the pistol causing a small cut. Suspects then fled. Loss was a cell phone & set of keys. V1 refused EMS. This incident possibly related to CCN above—11-177943.
ROBPER
22XX 6th St N Tuesday 6/21/11 2342 hrs 11-179035
V1/male, 28 yrs, was walking down the street when 4 unknown males, 18-20 yrs, approached him from behind. One male put his fist to the back of V1’s head, while another grabbed V1’s tote bag. V1 tried to hold onto the bag, but one of the suspects punched him in the ear & then the mouth. Another suspect patted V1 down. All 4 suspects ran. Loss includes ID; wallet; tote bag; & a cell phone valued at $150. Suspects were GOA. V1 did not require medical attention.
ROBPAG
26TH Ave N & Dupont Ave N Wednesday 6/22/11 0045 hrs 11-179111
V1/male, 55 yrs, was walking down the street when he observed 3 unknown males, 15-17 yrs, walking towards him. The parties passed him, but later came back & “jumped” V1. S1 pulled out a black semi-automatic while S2 searched V1’s pockets. S3 stood behind V1. After obtaining V1’s wallet, suspects taunted him & S2 & S3 both struck V1 with a closed fist, while S1 put the gun to V1’s temple. Suspects then fled. Loss included the wallet containing a TCF Debit card; $7 in cash; & V1’s SS card.
ROBBIZ (Taxi)
24th Ave N & Lyndale Ave N Wednesday 6/22/11 0049 hrs 11-179097
V1/male, 33 yrs, a taxi driver, was sitting in the lot at 701 W. Broadway when he was approached by 2 unknown males, 14-17 yrs. Suspects told V1 they only had $5, got into the back of the Taxi, & said they would give him directions to their destination. As V1drove to the above listed area, one suspect put a gun to V1’s head & demanded money. V1 reached over & grabbed the barrel of the gun. V1 was able to yank it away from S1, but heard & bang & realized he was shot in the hand. V1 slammed on the gas & crashed into a utility pole, at which time the suspects fled from the cab. EMS arrived on scene & treated V1’s hand. The weapon, a BB gun, was property inventoried. No loss, but significant damage to the cab.
ROBPER / Asslt5----Attempt/Cause Bodily Harm
6XX 29th Ave N Wednesday 6/22/11 1907 hrs 11-179882
Officers were dispatched to Farview Park on the report of a robbery of person. V1/male, 13 yrs, & V2/male, 14 yrs, told officers they were approached by 4 juvenile males who are known to them from school. The 4 parties surrounded the victims & yelled gang affiliation comments at them. Farview Park is known to be a hang-out for YNT/Taliban gang members. AP1 & AP2, males, 14 yrs, 2 of the 4 main parties, started to punch V1 in the head & face. The other 2 suspects joined in also. AP’s & suspects then struck V2 & knocked his cell phone out of his hand, stealing same. AP’s & suspects fled the scene. Victims ran to Park Staff, who phoned 911. AP1 was arrested at his home & AP2 was arrested a block from his home. Both were booked in JDC for PC Robbery.
ROBPER
26th Ave N & Lyndale Ave N Thursday 6/23/11 1453 hrs 11-180652
Officer responded to a robbery & met V1 & V2, males, both 22 yrs. Victims were from out of town & were visiting friends. The victims decided to take videos of themselves on a vacant property. V1 stood on some stairs, while V2 taped this by lying on the ground with the camera. Unknown S1/male, 25-30 yrs, walked up behind V2 & grabbed the camera, damaging the lens. S1 then swung his fist at V2. Neither victim was hurt. S2/male, 25-30 yrs, said nothing, but fled with S1 when he ran off. The camera & lens together are valued at $1800.
ROBPAG
35XX Aldrich Ave N Saturday 6/25/11 2115 hrs 11-183451
Officers were dispatched to a robbery of person call. V1/male, 24 yrs, stated he walked into a corner store to use the ATM & observed unknown S1 & S2, males, 18-21 yrs, paying for items. V1 made eye contact with these parties. When V1 left the store & approached the alley between Fremont & Emerson N, he heard the sound of someone running behind him. V1 was grabbed by the back of his neck & pushed up against the wall of a garage by S1 who pulled out a black semi-automatic, putting it to V1’s face & demanded money. S1 went through V1’s pockets while holding the gun on him. S2 went through V1’s back pockets. Loss included V1’s new cell phone, valued at $400; a wallet containing $15; debit card; & MN DL. S1 also demanded V1’s watch, valued at $100, before both suspects fled. V1 went home & called 911. V1 was not injured. Suspects were GOA.
ROBPER (Attempt)
18XX James Ave N Sunday 6/26/11 1205 hrs 11-184217
V1/female, 65 yrs, stated she was along a walking path in North Commons Park when she was approached by 3 unknown females, 14-18 yrs. S1 grabbed V1 by the hair & demanded her purse. V1 fell to the ground & sustained abrasions to her hands. V1 got up & was punched in the eye with a closed fist by S1, while S2 & S3 stood around & watched. V1 yelled for help & W1/male, 34 yrs, a neighbor came to assist. Suspects ran with W1 in pursuit. W1 caught S1, but let her go, as he did not have a cell phone to call police & observed S2 & S3 calling others. W1 was concerned for his safety, so he released S1. V1 was able to obtain all her property. W1 & officer checked the area of the foot chase, but did not locate any evidence. V1 declined medical assistance.
ROBPAG
1XX Penn Ave N Sunday 6/26/11 1411 hrs 11-184282
Officers responded to a Robbery that occurred in Bassett Creek Park. V1/male, 17 yrs, stated he was walking in the park under the Penn Ave Bridge when a group of males yelled at him. V1 did not know them & continued on his way. The group of males ran down from the bridge, encircling V1, & asked him if he had any crack. Suspects stated they had guns & that they wanted his property. No guns were seen. V1 attempted to run away, but S1 produced a metal piece of bicycle parts & struck V1 in the back with it. Suspects obtained a $100 bill from V1 & a pair of black flip-flop sandals. V1 was able to break free & ran to 53rd & Queen where he asked a resident to phone police. V1 produced the metal bike bar that suspects threw at him after he ran. Suspects were GOA. V1 refused medical treatment.
ROBPER
9XX Broadway Ave W Sunday 6/26/11 1905 hrs 11-184493
Officers met with V1/male, 30 yrs, who stated he agreed to meet his ex-girlfriend in the McDonald’s parking lot to see his son. Once V1 arrived, he was approached by his ex-girlfriend’s current boyfriend, who asked if he had been paying his child support, to which V1 replied “Yes.” S1 pulled a black semi-automatic & demanded V1’s wallet, from which he took $60. S1 threw the wallet back to V1 & left in a green minivan with V1’s ex-girlfriend & son. S1 also took the battery from V1’s cell phone, so he could not call police. V1 was not injured. S1 was GOA.
ROBPAG
Broadway Ave W & Lyndale Ave N Sunday 6/26/11 1930 hrs 11-185547
V1/male, 49 yrs, was leaving a store in the area when unknown S1/male, 28 yrs, asked him for change. V1 turned to get some & S1 now had a handgun pointed at him. S1 asked V1 for his wallet, which V1 forfeited. Loss included $6 in cash; a Swiss watch valued at $60; an earring; & misc ID. S1 fled on foot. V1 was not injured.
WEAPONS:
WEAP—Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit / DASLT2 / Discharge Weapon / Warrant
29XX Aldrich Ave N Thursday 6/23/11 1603 hrs 11-180709
Officers responded to the Discharge of a Weapon call & located AP1/male, 19 yrs, & W1/male, 19 yrs. Officers recognized AP1 from a description that was provided & took him into custody. W1 told officers that AP1 hid a weapon in his basement & showed officers where to recover it. A “show-up” was conducted & witnesses positively ID’d AP1 as the party who fired the handgun. It was also learned that AP1 shot at his girlfriend, V1/female, 18 yrs. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons; PC 2nd Degree Domestic Assault; PC Discharge Weapon; & a Misdemeanor warrant.
WEAP -----CCN # 11-180766 already covered on the assault page.
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit
28XX Golden Valley Rd. Friday 6/24/11 2300 hrs 11-182411
Officers responded to an unwanted party in front of the above location. AP1/male, 31 yrs, told officers not to come towards him & then stated “Just shoot me.” AP1 had his hand on his right pocket with fingers cupped as if he was holding something. Officers drew their weapons & told him to keep his hands out of his pockets & place them over his head. AP1 stated he wanted to die & told officers repeatedly to shoot him. AP1 finally pulled his hands out of his pockets & went down on his knees with his hands over his head. AP1 struggled when officers reached him, but was handcuffed. A gun was located in his pocket. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons.
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit
Olson Mem Hwy & Van White Blvd Saturday 6/25/11 0013 hrs 11-182512
Officer stopped a vehicle for multiple traffic infractions. While following the vehicle, officer observed the rear seat passengers moving around. After the vehicle stopped & officer approached, he observed passengers still moving around & a bottle of alcohol in open, & in plain sight. Officer obtained ID’s from 3 of the 4 occupants. Another squad arrived & the occupants were removed from the vehicle. A handgun was recovered under the passenger side of the front seat. One male stated the gun was his, without being asked. This male, AP1/20 yrs, was apprehended & booked in HCJ for PC Weapons.
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Re: Reports From the 4th, Minneapolis
by KA0OLD on Tue Jul 12, 2011 12:39 pm
4TH PRECINCT HIGHLIGHTS----WEEK 701---June 28th---July 4th, 2011
MPD provides this public safety information as a public service. These highlights are not reflective of all incidents handled or investigated by the MPD at this time. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
ABBREVIATION GUIDE;
V=Victim (V1, V2, etc…)
S=Suspect (S1, S2, etc…)
AP=Arrested Party (person taken into custody or cited & released for a crime)
W= Witness (W1, W2, etc…)
OT= Other (a party on the scene that often played no specific role or is not a victim)
RP= Reporting Party (Example: “RP told officers there were people trying to break into his neighbor’s house)
PV=Police Officer is the victim
EMS= Emergency Medical Service
DK= Drunk
GOA= Gone on Arrival
HCJ= Hennepin County Jail
JDC= Juvenile Detention Center
CHIPS=Child in Need of Protective Services
ID’d= Identified (“He ID’d the suspect as a classmate”)
SHOW-UP =Suspect is shown to victims to see if he/she can be positively ID’d as the person who committed the crime
DOA= Dead on Arrival
MTP= Metro Transit Police
PC= Probable Cause (Evidence points to reasons to be arrested…i.e. “He was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons”)
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ARSON:
Arson
16XX Oliver Ave N Sunday 7/3/11 0318 hrs 11-191836
MFD responded to a fire inside a home at this location. The front & back doors were open, the house had been ransacked, & MFD found a pile of clothes burning on the floor. The gas stove was on, but the pilot light was not lit. There appeared to be the smell of lighter fluid on the 1st floor. MFD located a large caliber handgun & notified MPD. The cause of the fire was determined to be Arson & the damage is estimated at $200. No suspects. No injuries.
ASSAULT:
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
Olson Hwy Service Rd & Russell Ave N Tuesday 6/28/11 2045 hrs 11-186886
Officers were dispatched to the hospital to take an Assault report. V1/male, 26 yrs, suffered a 1 & ½” cut in his armpit & a minor scratch on his shoulder. V1 was uncooperative & stated he didn’t know the man who assaulted him, or the reason for the assault. V1 provided a limited suspect description. Wound to V1 is non-life threatening.
Asslt1---Great Bodily Harm
37XX Morgan Ave N Wednesday 6/29/11 1404 hrs 11-187526
Officer was dispatched to the above location on shooting. V1/male, 22 yrs, was lying on the floor in the rear of the house with a gunshot wound to his buttocks. V1 stated he was standing outside & did not see who shot him. V1 & others on the scene were very uncooperative. W1, who made the 911 call, stated she heard shots & saw a male, unknown age, running from the area. V1 was transported to the hospital via ambulance for a non-life threatening wound.
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
29XX 4th St N Wednesday 6/29/11 1535 hrs 11-187606
Officer responded to the report of a stabbing & met V1/female, 24 yrs, on the porch where the stabbing occurred. V1 had a 4” cut from her back thumb knuckle towards her wrist & advised that known AP1/female, 37 yrs, was in a back bedroom of the house. V1 stated she went to the address to visit her sister & AP1 came outside & said something to V1. AP1 & V1 began to fight when AP1 cut V1’s hand. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Assault 2. V1 was transported to the hospital via ambulance.
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
8th Ave N & Aldrich Ave N Thursday 6/30/11 1555 hrs 11-188804
Officers were dispatched to the above location on the report of shots fired. Further remarks stated that a blue vehicle had crashed at the scene. Officers observed V2/male, 24 yrs, walking away from the vehicle. Officers were then directed to V1/male, 31 yrs, who was standing in a doorway. V1 stated he & V2 were in their vehicle, headed to play basketball, when he heard multiple shots & observed an unknown person pointing a gun at the car. V1 felt an impact to his hip, but the skin was not broken. V1 refused medical attention. Victims could not provide suspect information, but a witness stated she heard approx. 7 shots & observed a male, 20’s, run into a dark-colored, 4-door vehicle, which drove off. Officers located 3 bullet fragments inside victim’s vehicle near the passenger door jamb. Suspect(s) were GOA.
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
26XX Lyndale Ave N Saturday 7/2/11 0015 hrs 11-190403
Officers responded to the above location on a stabbing & met V1/male, 33 yrs, with a small cut on his upper chest area. V1 smelled of alcohol & stated he was very DK. V1 stated he went to this address & knocked on the door to be let in when S1/male, 30-45 yrs, an acquaintance, stabbed V1 in the chest with an unknown object. V1 kept changing his story & was very vague about what happened. V1 was transported to the hospital via ambulance with a non-life threatening wound.
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
40XX Colfax Ave N Sunday 7/3/11 1548 hrs 11-192220
Officers were dispatched to a stabbing call & met V1/female, 41 yrs, who had small cuts to her fingers & a puncture wound to her arm. V1 described the knife, which was found near the scene. AP1/ female, 50 yrs, was found across the street & admitted fighting with V1. AP1 denied stabbing V1. A witness confirmed there was a fight. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Assault 2. V1 was treated at the scene by EMS.
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
27th Ave N & Oliver Ave N Monday 7/4/11 2215 hrs 11-193619
Officers responded to the above location on a shooting. V1/male, 15 yrs, stated he was alone, riding his bicycle, when 3 unknown males, 16-17 yrs, all wearing dark clothing, started shooting at him from across the street. V1 fell off his bike & fled to address on Queen where a couple of his friends live. V1 was asked if the suspects spoke or threw gang signs at him, & V1 stated “No.” V1 was transported to the hospital via ambulance with a shot to his forearm. Suspects were GOA.
ROBBERY:
ROBPER
49th Ave N & Aldrich Ave N Tuesday 6/28/11 1735 hrs 11-186634
V1/male, 15 yrs, stated he was walking his bike down the sidewalk when he was approached by unknown S1/male, 18-19 yrs, who asked him something & then punched him in the face. V1 attempted to fight back, but fell. Unknown S2/male, 15-16 yrs, then kicked V1 in the head. Suspects took V1’s bike, valued at $150, & left. V1 refused medical attention, but officers noticed minor injuries to his face & a swollen left eye. Suspects were not located.
ROBPER
36th Ave N & Russell Ave N Wednesday 6/29/11 1435 hrs 11-187555
V1/female, 51 yrs, was walking down the street when 2 unknown male juveniles, 15-17 yrs, approached her from behind. One suspect blocked V1’s way while the other grabbed the purse from her shoulder. Suspects then fled. Loss includes V1’s DL; SS Card; $32 in cash; a smart phone; & bank card vouchers. V1 was not injured. Suspects were GOA.
ROBPAG
12TH Ave N & Oliver Ave N Monday 7/4/11 1540 hrs 11-193198
V1/male, 41 yrs, walked into the Pct to report he had been robbed at gunpoint. V1 was approached by 3 unknown males, 25-30 yrs, on bikes, who circled him. S1 demanded money & pulled out a handgun. V1 forfeited all his money, which was $385. Suspects then rode off & V1 came to the Pct to report the incident. No injuries.
ROBPER
35XX Oliver Ave N Monday 7/4/11 2354 hrs 11-193780
V1/male, 14 yrs, was in front of the above location when he was approached by approx. 6 unknown males, 18-21 yrs, who circled him & started punching him. V1 went to the ground & into a fetal position in an attempt to protect himself. Suspects stole a new i-Pod valued at $300 & fled. V1 & his mother refused EMS, but she stated she would take V1 to the hospital, as he possibly suffered a broken nose. Suspects were GOA.
WEAPONS:
WEAP—Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit / Narcotics Violation
21st Ave N & 4th St N Tuesday 6/28/11 1314 hrs 11-186351
Officer initiated a traffic stop after noticing a vehicle did not have functioning brake lights & a passenger was not wearing a seatbelt. Officer detected a strong odor of burnt marijuana inside the vehicle when he approached the driver, AP1/male, 24 yrs. The passenger admitted smoking marijuana. Officer asked AP1 to step out, so the vehicle could be searched. Officer noticed a baggie sticking out of AP1’s pocket & AP1 admitted it was heroin. AP1 had a permit to carry the guns & ammunition in the vehicle, but the permit was invalid because of his Felony Possession of Heroin. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons & PC Narcotics.
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit
35th Ave N & Penn Ave N Wednesday 6/29/11 1952 hrs 11-187871
Officers were dispatched on the report of a person with a gun. Remarks stated there were many people around a car handling a handgun. Officers arrived & ordered everyone to the ground. A handgun was found in a case in the trunk of a car. AP1/male, 27 yrs, admitted to owning the gun & was positively ID’d in a “show-up” with the 911 caller. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons.
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit
14th Ave N & Knox Ave N Sunday 7/3/11 0322 hrs 11-191828
Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that was earlier reported to have been occupied by a male with a handgun. Officers conducted a Felony stop & located a handgun in the map pouch on the back side of the front passenger seat. Four occupants were arrested & booked in HCJ for PC Weapons. They are:
AP1/male, 21 yrs; AP2/male, 25 yrs; AP3/male, 22 yrs; & AP4/female, 35 yrs. The recovered handgun was a 9mm Hi-Point & was confirmed to be stolen out of Anoka County.
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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 the MPD at this time. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
ABBREVIATION GUIDE;
V=Victim (V1, V2, etc…)
S=Suspect (S1, S2, etc…)
AP=Arrested Party (person taken into custody or cited & released for a crime)
W= Witness (W1, W2, etc…)
OT= Other (a party on the scene that often played no specific role or is not a victim)
RP= Reporting Party (Example: “RP told officers there were people trying to break into his neighbor’s house)
PV=Police Officer is the victim
EMS= Emergency Medical Service
DK= Drunk
GOA= Gone on Arrival
HCJ= Hennepin County Jail
JDC= Juvenile Detention Center
CHIPS=Child in Need of Protective Services
ID’d= Identified (“He ID’d the suspect as a classmate”)
SHOW-UP =Suspect is shown to victims to see if he/she can be positively ID’d as the person who committed the crime
DOA= Dead on Arrival
MTP= Metro Transit Police
PC= Probable Cause (Evidence points to reasons to be arrested…i.e. “He was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons”)
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ARSON:
Arson
16XX Oliver Ave N Sunday 7/3/11 0318 hrs 11-191836
MFD responded to a fire inside a home at this location. The front & back doors were open, the house had been ransacked, & MFD found a pile of clothes burning on the floor. The gas stove was on, but the pilot light was not lit. There appeared to be the smell of lighter fluid on the 1st floor. MFD located a large caliber handgun & notified MPD. The cause of the fire was determined to be Arson & the damage is estimated at $200. No suspects. No injuries.
ASSAULT:
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
Olson Hwy Service Rd & Russell Ave N Tuesday 6/28/11 2045 hrs 11-186886
Officers were dispatched to the hospital to take an Assault report. V1/male, 26 yrs, suffered a 1 & ½” cut in his armpit & a minor scratch on his shoulder. V1 was uncooperative & stated he didn’t know the man who assaulted him, or the reason for the assault. V1 provided a limited suspect description. Wound to V1 is non-life threatening.
Asslt1---Great Bodily Harm
37XX Morgan Ave N Wednesday 6/29/11 1404 hrs 11-187526
Officer was dispatched to the above location on shooting. V1/male, 22 yrs, was lying on the floor in the rear of the house with a gunshot wound to his buttocks. V1 stated he was standing outside & did not see who shot him. V1 & others on the scene were very uncooperative. W1, who made the 911 call, stated she heard shots & saw a male, unknown age, running from the area. V1 was transported to the hospital via ambulance for a non-life threatening wound.
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
29XX 4th St N Wednesday 6/29/11 1535 hrs 11-187606
Officer responded to the report of a stabbing & met V1/female, 24 yrs, on the porch where the stabbing occurred. V1 had a 4” cut from her back thumb knuckle towards her wrist & advised that known AP1/female, 37 yrs, was in a back bedroom of the house. V1 stated she went to the address to visit her sister & AP1 came outside & said something to V1. AP1 & V1 began to fight when AP1 cut V1’s hand. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Assault 2. V1 was transported to the hospital via ambulance.
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
8th Ave N & Aldrich Ave N Thursday 6/30/11 1555 hrs 11-188804
Officers were dispatched to the above location on the report of shots fired. Further remarks stated that a blue vehicle had crashed at the scene. Officers observed V2/male, 24 yrs, walking away from the vehicle. Officers were then directed to V1/male, 31 yrs, who was standing in a doorway. V1 stated he & V2 were in their vehicle, headed to play basketball, when he heard multiple shots & observed an unknown person pointing a gun at the car. V1 felt an impact to his hip, but the skin was not broken. V1 refused medical attention. Victims could not provide suspect information, but a witness stated she heard approx. 7 shots & observed a male, 20’s, run into a dark-colored, 4-door vehicle, which drove off. Officers located 3 bullet fragments inside victim’s vehicle near the passenger door jamb. Suspect(s) were GOA.
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
26XX Lyndale Ave N Saturday 7/2/11 0015 hrs 11-190403
Officers responded to the above location on a stabbing & met V1/male, 33 yrs, with a small cut on his upper chest area. V1 smelled of alcohol & stated he was very DK. V1 stated he went to this address & knocked on the door to be let in when S1/male, 30-45 yrs, an acquaintance, stabbed V1 in the chest with an unknown object. V1 kept changing his story & was very vague about what happened. V1 was transported to the hospital via ambulance with a non-life threatening wound.
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
40XX Colfax Ave N Sunday 7/3/11 1548 hrs 11-192220
Officers were dispatched to a stabbing call & met V1/female, 41 yrs, who had small cuts to her fingers & a puncture wound to her arm. V1 described the knife, which was found near the scene. AP1/ female, 50 yrs, was found across the street & admitted fighting with V1. AP1 denied stabbing V1. A witness confirmed there was a fight. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Assault 2. V1 was treated at the scene by EMS.
Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
27th Ave N & Oliver Ave N Monday 7/4/11 2215 hrs 11-193619
Officers responded to the above location on a shooting. V1/male, 15 yrs, stated he was alone, riding his bicycle, when 3 unknown males, 16-17 yrs, all wearing dark clothing, started shooting at him from across the street. V1 fell off his bike & fled to address on Queen where a couple of his friends live. V1 was asked if the suspects spoke or threw gang signs at him, & V1 stated “No.” V1 was transported to the hospital via ambulance with a shot to his forearm. Suspects were GOA.
ROBBERY:
ROBPER
49th Ave N & Aldrich Ave N Tuesday 6/28/11 1735 hrs 11-186634
V1/male, 15 yrs, stated he was walking his bike down the sidewalk when he was approached by unknown S1/male, 18-19 yrs, who asked him something & then punched him in the face. V1 attempted to fight back, but fell. Unknown S2/male, 15-16 yrs, then kicked V1 in the head. Suspects took V1’s bike, valued at $150, & left. V1 refused medical attention, but officers noticed minor injuries to his face & a swollen left eye. Suspects were not located.
ROBPER
36th Ave N & Russell Ave N Wednesday 6/29/11 1435 hrs 11-187555
V1/female, 51 yrs, was walking down the street when 2 unknown male juveniles, 15-17 yrs, approached her from behind. One suspect blocked V1’s way while the other grabbed the purse from her shoulder. Suspects then fled. Loss includes V1’s DL; SS Card; $32 in cash; a smart phone; & bank card vouchers. V1 was not injured. Suspects were GOA.
ROBPAG
12TH Ave N & Oliver Ave N Monday 7/4/11 1540 hrs 11-193198
V1/male, 41 yrs, walked into the Pct to report he had been robbed at gunpoint. V1 was approached by 3 unknown males, 25-30 yrs, on bikes, who circled him. S1 demanded money & pulled out a handgun. V1 forfeited all his money, which was $385. Suspects then rode off & V1 came to the Pct to report the incident. No injuries.
ROBPER
35XX Oliver Ave N Monday 7/4/11 2354 hrs 11-193780
V1/male, 14 yrs, was in front of the above location when he was approached by approx. 6 unknown males, 18-21 yrs, who circled him & started punching him. V1 went to the ground & into a fetal position in an attempt to protect himself. Suspects stole a new i-Pod valued at $300 & fled. V1 & his mother refused EMS, but she stated she would take V1 to the hospital, as he possibly suffered a broken nose. Suspects were GOA.
WEAPONS:
WEAP—Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit / Narcotics Violation
21st Ave N & 4th St N Tuesday 6/28/11 1314 hrs 11-186351
Officer initiated a traffic stop after noticing a vehicle did not have functioning brake lights & a passenger was not wearing a seatbelt. Officer detected a strong odor of burnt marijuana inside the vehicle when he approached the driver, AP1/male, 24 yrs. The passenger admitted smoking marijuana. Officer asked AP1 to step out, so the vehicle could be searched. Officer noticed a baggie sticking out of AP1’s pocket & AP1 admitted it was heroin. AP1 had a permit to carry the guns & ammunition in the vehicle, but the permit was invalid because of his Felony Possession of Heroin. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons & PC Narcotics.
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit
35th Ave N & Penn Ave N Wednesday 6/29/11 1952 hrs 11-187871
Officers were dispatched on the report of a person with a gun. Remarks stated there were many people around a car handling a handgun. Officers arrived & ordered everyone to the ground. A handgun was found in a case in the trunk of a car. AP1/male, 27 yrs, admitted to owning the gun & was positively ID’d in a “show-up” with the 911 caller. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons.
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit
14th Ave N & Knox Ave N Sunday 7/3/11 0322 hrs 11-191828
Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that was earlier reported to have been occupied by a male with a handgun. Officers conducted a Felony stop & located a handgun in the map pouch on the back side of the front passenger seat. Four occupants were arrested & booked in HCJ for PC Weapons. They are:
AP1/male, 21 yrs; AP2/male, 25 yrs; AP3/male, 22 yrs; & AP4/female, 35 yrs. The recovered handgun was a 9mm Hi-Point & was confirmed to be stolen out of Anoka County.
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