by KA0OLD on Tue Jun 25, 2013 3:47 pm
4TH PRECINCT HIGHLIGHTS--WEEK 804 June 18th---June 24th, 2013
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)
O=Owner (property owner)…not to be confused with OT (OTHER) as seen above
PV=Police Officer is the victim
PG=Parental Guardian
CRI=Confidential Reliable Informant
R & C=Receiving & Concealing Stolen Property
EMS= Emergency Medical Service
DAC=Driving After Cancellation
DAR=Driving After Revocation
DK= Drunk
GOA= Gone on Arrival
HCJ= Hennepin County Jail
JDC= Juvenile Detention Center
“KOPS” alert---Keeping Our Police Safe
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
3XX Thomas Ave N Wednesday 6/19/13 2338hrs 13-194474
MFD responded to a vehicle fire at the above location & it was learned that the vehicle had been reported stolen to the Columbia Heights PD. There was fire in the interior of the trunk when it was forced open by fire crews. The fire started in the trunk & there was heavy damage to the exterior of the trunk. Also, heavy fire damage to the rear bumpers & rear side panels. There was burned newspaper in the trunk & heat & smoke spread to the interior ceiling of the vehicle. No witnesses or driver on the scene. The vehicle was towed to the Minneapolis Impound Lot. Estimated damage from the fire is $5000. No injuries.
Arson
16XX Queen Ave N Monday 6/24/13 0001hrs 13-200437
Unknown suspect(s) lit toilet paper & the contents of a garbage can on fire in the unlocked men’s room at the above location. (Willard Park) No damage was caused. MFD was not dispatched & there is no specific known time when this occurred. No injuries.
ASSAULT:
Assault 2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
Broadway Ave W & Knox Ave N Tuesday 6/18/13 1900hrs 13-192668
V1/female, 15 yrs, & PG1, her mother, walked into the Pct to report an Assault that occurred earlier. V1 & PG1 just left the hospital where V1 received medical attention for injuries from the assault. V1 stated she had been in a fight with known S1/female, 16 yrs, about 4 months ago & S1 was looking for her to fight again. V1 was walking down the street & observed S1 in the front seat of a vehicle with her mother, S2, driving. The vehicle pulled over & both S1 & S2 jumped out along with unknown S3/female, 19 yrs, & S4/female, 15-16 yrs. All parties approached V1 & S2 yelled at her. S2 held a wooden club & S1 had a knife. V1 remembered being hit in the head once by S2 & being stabbed in the thigh by S1. S3 & S4 punched V1 all over her body. V1 stated S1 dropped the knife & she (V1) recovered it, swinging it at S1. V1 is unsure if she struck S1 with it. All suspects got back into the vehicle & drove off. V1 suffered a stab wound to her thigh & swelling to her forearm. V1 went with PG1 to the hospital for treatment.
Assault 2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
21st Ave N & Bryant Ave N Tuesday 6/18/13 2308hrs 13-192983
Officers responded to a stabbing & spoke with V1/female, 22 yrs, who was holding her side where there was an apparent stab wound. V1 told officers she was walking down the street with W1/male, 20 yrs, her brother, when they observed 4—5 males walking towards them. The males yelled at V1 & W1 to get out of the way, but V1 remained on the sidewalk. W1 was in a physical struggle with one of the males & another male, S1/18-21 yrs, swung at V1. V1 pulled S1 towards her & S1 swung at her with knife, stabbing V1 in the side. S1 continued swinging the knife & was able to stab V1 another time in the abdomen before S1 & the others ran from the scene. V1 was transported to the hospital via ambulance. V1 had 2 stab wounds about 1” in length in her abdomen. The wounds are non-life threatening.
Assault 2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
33rd Ave N & Queen Ave N Tuesday 6/18/13 2323hrs 13-193015
Officers responded to a stabbing & spoke with V1/female, 20 yrs, who had a 2” laceration to her shoulder; a small laceration to her eyebrow; & a small laceration to her forearm. V1 appeared to be in a lot of pain but was not very cooperative with officers. OT1/male, 18 yrs, a friend of V1, stated he was jumped by a male who was with a girl later ID’d as AP1/ 27 yrs, who then assaulted V1 with a knife. AP1 & the male who jumped OT1 then fled. A “show-up” was conducted & W1 was able to positively ID AP1 as the stabbing suspect. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Assault 2. V1 was transported to the hospital via ambulance with non-life threatening wounds.
Assault 2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
33XX Girard Ave N Friday 6/21/13 1500hrs 13-196488
Officers responded to a Person with a Gun call at the above location. Two female residents & another visiting female reported that 2 females & 2 males came into the address armed with a knife & handgun. The females began fighting with one of the residents & their visitor, because of an ongoing dispute. The 4 suspects fled prior to police arrival. V1/female, 26 yrs, was the only party injured. She was struck in the side of her head by an empty glass canning jar which was thrown at her. V1 was treated by paramedics on the scene & declined transport to the hospital. The gun was held by one of the males.
Assault 2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
34XX Penn Ave N Saturday 6/22/13 0707hrs 13-197590
Officers were flagged down by V1 & V2, males, 21 yrs, who pointed to AP1/male, 33 yrs, who was on the sidewalk with an axe in his hands. Victims told officer that AP1 threatened to hit them with the axe. Officer ordered AP1 to drop the axe & he was arrested without incident. Victims stated they were sitting in their car parked in front of the above address when AP1 approached, swearing & threatening to cut off their heads. AP1 also stated he had guns. Victims stated AP1 made threatening movements toward them with the axe. Two victims had to jump into their car & drive off & 2 others ran, fearing they would be harmed. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Assault 2.
Assault 2---w/a Dangerous Weapon
25XX 3rd St N Saturday 6/22/13 1435hrs 13-197910
Officers were dispatched to the above location on a stabbing. V1/male, 55 yrs, was drunk & stated he tried to get known S1/male, 56 yrs, out of his house when S1 cut him with a knife. S1 was also drunk. V1 was sitting on the porch with a towel around his side under his armpit. V1 had a horizontal cut from the front of his chest to the rear of his back, which was about a foot long. V1 was transported to the hospital via ambulance. S1 fled after the incident & he was not located at his home.
Assault 1---Great Bodily Harm / Assault 2—w/a Dangerous Weapon
21XX Broadway Ave W Monday 6/24/13 1930hrs 13-200905
Officers were flagged down re: a shooting & located V1/male, 21 yrs, lying in front of the above address. V1 had blood on his shirt & was also bleeding from his mouth. OT1/male, 50 yrs, stated he is V1’s father & stated he (V1) had been shot. OT1 stated he didn’t see who shot V1, but the shooters were across the street in front of the Olympic Café. OT2/male, 22 yrs, stated he is V1’s friend & didn’t know who shot at them & hit V1. A few minutes later, OT2 stated he felt it was a gang or gangs responsible for the shooting. V1 was transported to the hospital in critical but stable condition.
ROBBERY:
ROBPAG (Attempt)
34XX James Ave N Tuesday 6/18/13 1540hrs 13-192492
Officers responded to the report of an Assault & met PG1/female, 30 yrs, who stated her kids, ages 8, 9,10, & 11, were playing behind her address when they were approached by S1 & S2, males, 11 yrs. S1 pulled out a handgun (a BB gun) & pointed it at the victim’s faces. S1 demanded that S2 take their shoes. PG1 intervened at this time & the suspects fled. According to PG1, the suspects can be ID’d by her kids. No injuries.
ROBPAG
11XX 7th St N Tuesday 6/18/13 1640hrs 13-192513
V1/male, 37 yrs, came into the 4th Pct to report that he had been robbed approximately 15 minutes earlier. V1 stated he was at the above location when he was approached by 2 unknown males, 18-24 yrs, who asked for the time. When V1 removed his cell phone to check the time, S1 held a gun & demanded everything V1 had. S2 forcibly took V1’s phone. S1 demanded that V1 put his hands up or he would shoot while S2 removed V1’s wallet. Suspects then fled on foot. V1 still had his car keys, so he got into his vehicle & drove after the suspects. V1 observed S1 get into a white Tahoe & S2 got into a red sedan & follow S1. V1 was able to obtain the license plate numbers on the vehicles before suspects drove onto I-94. V1 went back to the incident scene & recovered his wallet in a dumpster. Victim’s cell phone is valued at $400. No injuries.
ROBPER
18XX Morgan Ave N Wednesday 6/19/13 1406hrs 13-193730
Officers responded to Golden Valley Rd & Newton Ave N on an Assault in Progress. Officers arrived & met V1/male, 16 yrs, who stated he was in front of his residence at the above listed location when he was approached by 4 males. Unknown S1/16-18 yrs, asked V1 if he had a cell phone he could borrow. V1 removed his cell phone & S1 punched V1 in the face. V1 fell backwards & S1 kicked V1 while he was on the ground. S1 took the cell phone & fled with the other suspects. Officers had victim get into the squad in an attempt to search for the suspects, without success. V1 refused medical attention.
ROBBIZ (Taxi)
52nd Ave N & Knox Ave N Wednesday 6/19/13 1627hrs 13-193899
Officers responded to a Robbery of Biz at gunpoint & met V1/male, 37 yrs, a New Star Taxi driver. V1stated he picked the suspect up at Fairview Hospital & he requested to go to the above area. When V1 pulled over, S1 grabbed V1’s shoulder, produced a 12” kitchen knife, & demanded money. V1 gave S1 $200 from his wallet & S1 fled. V1 stated he believed the suspect fled into one of 2 houses in the 5100 block of James Ave N. V1 also pointed out a potential witness to the robbery, who was in the alley. Officers spoke with W1/male, 40 yrs, who said he observed S1/male, 20 yrs, run out from between 2 yards. Officers checked the area & observed a male in an open window of one of the houses who asked officers what they were doing & stated he didn’t see anyone. This party was brought before V1 who stated he was sure he was NOT the suspect. K9 attempted a track without success.
ROBPAG / Hit & Run---Property Damage
29th Ave N & 4th St N Thursday 6/20/13 0213hrs 13-194646
V1/female, 43 yrs, was assaulted & fled the area with S2/female, 40 yrs, her sister. 3 male suspects, 20-25 yrs, chased V1 in vehicles, causing her to crash into 2 other vehicles. After the crash, suspects pulled V1 from the vehicle, assaulted her, & took her purse. The 3 male suspects fled the area, as did V1’s sister, S2. V1 knows the suspects but would not provide helpful information to officers, including why they assaulted her. V1 was treated on the scene by EMS, but would not go to the hospital. V1 seemed to be intoxicated.
ROBPER
37th Ave N & Humboldt Ave N Thursday 6/20/13 2033hrs 13-195621
Officers responded to a Robbery of Person report & met V1/female, 21 yrs. V1 stated she was walking with her friend, W1/female, 20 yrs, when they were approached by 2 males, 16-20 yrs, riding bicycles. S1 asked to use V1’s cell phone & V1 agreed. S1 made a call then quickly punched V1 in the cheek. V1 stumbled backwards & the suspects rode off on their bicycles. V1 refused medical treatment. The phone is valued at $400.
ROBPAG
Broadway Ave W & Emerson Ave N Friday 6/21/13 1056hrs 13-196322
Officer was dispatched to the above area on the report of an Assault in Progress & observed V1/male, 36 yrs, lying on the ground. A witness told officer that he observed V1 being beaten by a group of teenage males, who were punching & kicking V1 as he was on the sidewalk. V1 was dazed & disoriented, but also stated he was punched multiple times by a group of teenage males. V1 stated the suspects took his wallet, which contained $400 in cash & ID. Officer noticed that V1 had a large cut on his lower lip & was bleeding considerably from his hairline. V1 was transported to the hospital via ambulance. V1 was on his bicycle at the time of the robbery & at his request, it was property inventoried for him at the 4th Pct to pick up later.
ROBPAG (Attempt)
14th Ave N & Penn Ave N Sunday 6/23/13 1551hrs 13-199398
V1/male, 24 yrs, stated he was standing at the bus stop at the above location when unknown S1/male, 23-25 yrs, approached him & pointed a handgun at him. S1 demanded V1’s money & phone. V1 immediately fled. S1 also fled (in a different direction). No loss or injuries.
ROBPAG
33rd Ave N & Newton Ave N Sunday 6/23/13 2145hrs 13-199753
V1/male, 16 yrs, was advised to call police by PG2, his mother, after he was robbed at gunpoint. V1 stated he was walking around in the above area with W1/male, 17 yrs, when they were approached by 3 unknown males, 20-25 yrs. Suspects asked V1 what he had in a red Nike bag he was carrying. When W1 said it was none of their business, suspects grabbed the bag & an altercation began. V1 was punched in the face & W1 stated he pulled out a knife to defend himself & V1. At this point, S1 pulled out a handgun & pointed it at V1 & W1. Suspects grabbed the Nike bag from V1, which contained an i-phone valued at $200, & Dre Beats headsets valued at $300. (the Nike bag is valued at $15) Suspects then fled on foot. V1 refused medical attention, but officers noticed a small amount of blood on his face. W1 stated he may know who S2 is.
ROBPAG / Motor Vehicle Theft
42nd Ave N & Fremont Ave N Monday 6/24/13 2125hrs 13-201067
V1/male, 41 yrs, stated he was at the above intersection in his vehicle when he was approached by unknown S1/male, 20-30 yrs, who opened the driver’s door, grabbed him by the arm, & stuck a gun in his side. S1 demanded that V1 get out of the vehicle & V1 complied. S1 got into the vehicle & sped off. V1 stated he never saw S1 before & was not injured. Vehicle is a GMC SUV.
WEAPONS:
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit / Narcotics Violation
26th Ave N & Irving Ave N Tuesday 6/18/13 1933hrs 13-192720
Officers conducted a Traffic stop for violations & upon speaking with the driver, AP1/male, 27 yrs, & the passenger, AP2/male, 30 yrs, officers detected the strong odor of marijuana. Both occupants were removed from the vehicle & a search revealed a loaded 9mm handgun in the map holder of the passenger door. There was also a pound of marijuana in the engine compartment. AP1 stated the vehicle was his. Neither party had a permit to carry & both were booked in HCJ for PC Weapons & PC Narcotics.
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit
29XX Lyndale Ave N Tuesday 6/18/13 2027hrs 13-192783
Officers responded to the above location regarding a person shooting a bow off the back deck of their garage. OT1/male, 35 yrs, stated he was shooting his bow at a target on his garage. Officers recovered a bow from inside OT1’s house. They also recovered 2 arrows from the deck. OT1 was advised it was against a city ordinance to shoot a bow in the city.
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit / Flee Officer on Foot
18XX Queen Ave N Wednesday 6/19/13 1638hrs 13-193909
Officers observed AP1/ male, 18 yrs, walking in the street where a sidewalk was provided. Vehicles had to swerve to avoid hitting AP1. Officers also noticed an unnatural bulge on the side of his waistband. Officers attempted to stop AP1 & he fled. When AP1 jumped over a fence, a 9mm handgun fell onto the ground from his waistband. AP1 was apprehended & booked in HCJ for PC Weapons.
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit / Damage to Property/ Assault 5
16XX Washington Ave N Wednesday 6/19/13 2031hrs 13-194210
Officers responded to the above location on the report of a Person with a Weapon call. V1/female, 20 yrs, is the cashier at this location (Old Colony Gas Station) & stated she & AP2/female, 19 yrs, were exchanging Facebook messages all day. AP2’s boyfriend is the father of V1’s baby. V1 & a witness told officers that AP1/female, 30 yrs, came into the biz & yelled at V1 in an attempt to incite a fight. AP1 attempted to punch V1 with closed fists, but missed her. AP1 also attempted to use a taser on V1. At this point AP2 started throwing merchandise at V1. AP1 got behind the counter & broke a hanging cigarette sign. Different items of merchandise hit V1, but she stated she was not injured. V1 completed citizen arrest forms & AP1 & AP2 were arrested. AP1 was booked in HCJ for misuse of zappers; 5th Degree Assault; & Damage to Property. AP2 was booked in HCJ for 5th Degree Assault & Damage to Property.
WEAP—Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit / Flee Officer on Foot / Warrant
43XX Irving Ave N Wednesday 6/19/13 2303hrs 13-194426
Officers were in the area due to information about shots being fired in this location. Information showed that AP2/male, 23 yrs, was a possible suspect in the Shots Fired calls. Officers observed AP2, AP1/male, 22 yrs, 3/22/91, & OT1/male, 22 yrs, walking in the alley & blocking it. As officers approached, none of the parties moved to the side. Officers observed that AP2 was the correct party provided from the information. As officers approached, AP1 fled on foot & was observed tossing a black handgun. AP1 & OT1 were detained & a silver revolver was recovered from the person of AP1. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons; a Gross Misdemeanor Warrant; & Fleeing Officer on Foot. AP2 was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons.
WEAPON---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit
43XX Irving Ave N Friday 6/21/13 0815hrs 13-196208
Officers executed a Search Warrant at the above location after obtaining information that a party arrested in various Weapons violations resided at this location. Officers recovered a holster; ammunition; & misc other items in the home. All property was inventoried. No arrests made.
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permi
26XX Emerson Ave N Friday 6/21/13 1350hrs 13-196419
Officers patrolled the above area due to a lot of calls regarding narcotics dealers. Officers noticed several males standing next to the store at this location & when officers approached, AP1/male, 14 yrs, immediately turned & began walking away. Officers followed AP1 as he turned into the rear yard of the store & observed him pull a handgun from his waist & toss it into a stairway leading to the basement of the building. Officer demanded that AP1 get on the ground. AP1 stated several times without being provoked that it was a BB gun. The gun was recovered & a magazine for the gun was in AP1’s pants pocket. AP1 was booked in JDC for PC Weapons. The gun was inventoried.
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit
6XX Broadway Ave W Friday 6/21/13 1707hrs 13-196653
Officers were called by a security guard at the above location, requesting that AP1/ male, 35 yrs, be trespassed from in front of the store as he was selling bootleg CD’s. AP1 saw officer approach & threw a pack of cigarettes on the ground. AP1 admitted it was some weed. During a pat-down, AP1 admitted he was in possession of a BB gun & that he was a convicted felon. AP1 was arrested & booked in HCJ for PC Weapons.
WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit
29th Ave N & Knox Ave N Monday 6/24/13 1646hrs 13-200682
AP1/male, 23 yrs, & OT1/male, 17 yrs, were riding bikes in the street without lights or reflectors & obstructing traffic. When the 2 males were stopped, AP1 reached toward his waistband. AP1 was handcuffed & a replica handgun (bb/pellet gun) was concealed on the side of his waistband. AP1 was placed under arrest. It was learned that AP1 was released from prison in May, 2013 for Aggravated Robbery with a gun & is on parole until December, 2013. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons & Felon in Possession of a handgun. The weapon was inventoried.
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