2008-04-14-MPD-Highlights

MPD HIGHLIGHTS for the week of 8-14 April, 2008

CITYWIDE TRENDS

The MPLS total violent crime rate continues to be lower than last year by 11%.

MPLS has had 11 homicides this year to date. This is a 31% decrease from 16 homicides at this time in 2007.

Robberies decreased by 42% this week. The year-to-date decrease is 6% compared to 2007.

Aggravated assaults are 16% lower in this year-to-date period.

Rape has decreased by 1% to date over last year.

Total property crimes decreased by 14% in this year period.

224 weapons have been recovered this year, 19 this week.

1^st PRECINCT

2^nd PRECINCT

3^rd PRECINCT

4^th PRECINCT

5^th PRECINCT

6^th/Cedar Av: Approx 9:15 pm, man shot while driving near intersection; he drove short distance after being shot, crashed into unoccupied parked car; another man was seated in car with victim when shooting occurred; victim died at scene according to attending paramedics

CID investigating

2400 blk Central NE: Officers responded to Person with Weapon call; victim reported that he identified suspects that had robbed him previously, confronted them; suspects brandished knife, fled scene; officers located suspects, 1 taken into custody for probable cause for home invasion-style burglary, robbery, DOC warrant; 2^nd suspect taken into custody for drug possession; 3^rd suspect arrested on Hennepin Co Felony Warrant: 3 Arrested/ NARCOTICS/FLEE/

Warrant

CID investigating

1400 blk E Franklin Av: During midday shift change officers received report of shooting on roof; caller said he’d been shot by someone who was still on roof; officers called on several squads to assist in closing street to traffic, setting up patrol rifle perimeter; officers observed man hanging from edge of roof on NW corner of building then make his way down side of building; officers took him into custody; suspect appeared to have been under influence of narcotics, frothing from mouth; suspect transported to HCMC: Crisis Intervention

1000 blk Washburn:

Shortly before 1:00 am officers noticed speeding car fail to stop for sign, almost struck squad; when officers attempted to stop driver, he accelerated, failed to pull over, then drove to his garage, parked, got out of car, walked away from officers; when officers attempted to take him into custody, he began assaulting both officers; HELP call sounded, responding officers assisted in taking suspect into custody; 1 officer suffered facial injuries, another officer sustained back, wrist injuries: Arrested/ FLEE/

ASSAULT

CID investigating

100 blk Lake St W: Victim stabbed in neck in bar; victim transported to HCMC, treated for non-life threatening injuries

CID investigating

12^th St/ Currie Av: Officers observed car with 2 different license plates, driving at night without headlights; officers conducted traffic stop, recovered semi-automatic handgun, crossbow with scope, large amount crack cocaine, other narcotics (some of which packaged for sale) $57K cash in plastic bag; follow-up search warrant of vehicle yielded $100, jewelry, quantity of oxycodone, codeine: Arrested/ NARCOTICS

CID investigating

2400 b blk Central NE: Officers responded to

Person with Weapon

call, stopped male matching a description of suspect that had been reported brandishing knife, located large amount marijuana, crack cocaine in coat sleeve (suspect was not same as above knife suspect): Arrested/ NARCOTICS

CID investigating

2900 blk 26^th Av S: Officers dispatched to Abbott Hospital to take report of shooting; victim arrived with several non-life-threatening gunshot wounds to elbow, legs; witness stated that suspect approached victim’s car he was getting in, fired several shots into vehicle at point blank range; witness also stated suspect then fled in 2-door Acura

CID investigating

2300 Ferrant Pl: Officers dispatched to Loud Party call in early morning hours at same address where weapons were recovered twice in past month; after clearing house officers recovered three loaded guns, one of which was stolen:

Cited/ DISORDERLY HOUSE/RECOVERED GUN

CID investigating

1000 blk Kenwood Pkwy: 2 suspects seen entering, leaving residence; officers tracked 5 suspects to 500 blk Queen Av N; 2 have been charged :5 Arrested/ BURGLARY

CID investigating

Investigations Units ~ Special Operations ~ Joint Task Forces ~ Support Operations

Homicide Unit

Investigating: On 11 Apr 3^rd Precinct officers responded to 911 call concerning body that was found outside residence in 4100 blk Park Av shortly before 1030 am; officers found the body of adult man; may be related to report of gunshots in same area around 1145 pm previous night; officers did not find anything suspicious at that time

Investigating: On 11 Apr at approximately 915 pm 1^st Precinct officers along with Special Operations Division Patrol Unit responded to 6^th St/Cedar Av S area on report of shooting; officers found 1 man dead in vehicle from apparent gunshot wound

Robbery Unit

Investigating: 23 new cases routed, 8 cases assigned: 15 ROBBERY of PERSON, 4 assigned; 7 AGGRAVATED ROBBERY of PERSON (including AUTO), 3 assigned; 1 ROBBERY of BUSINESS, 1 cases assigned; 1 case closed by arrest; 0 cases exceptionally cleared; 1 case unfounded; 5 cases transferred to another unit; 9 cases open pending additional information; 5 cases open

Investigating: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY: 5000 blk Bossen Terrace: Victim who is in a wheelchair answered door, 3 suspects pushed their way in, robbed victim at gunpoint’ may be related to similar incident in area

2 Arrested: ROBBERY of PERSON: 3000 blk Logan Av N: 4^th Precinct Sgt successful in getting charges against 2 north side residents who have been operating a “John” robbery scheme since 2001; there have been 8 documented instances where men went to a house expecting to have sex with a woman, they had arranged these “dates” through classified ads, chat lines; once at address, suspect threatened “Johns” with assault or would brandish a blunt instrument; suspect obtained PIN numbers from “Johns”; woman suspect withdrew money from Johns bank accounts, then allowed Johns to leave; scam ended when John robbed, incident led to John breaking leg; Sgt’s investigation led to warrants, arrests

Arrested: ROBBERY of PERSON: 10^th/ Marquette Av: The female victim was standing at the bus stop when suspect grabbed purse, victim struggled, struck victim on side of face, ran off with loss; suspect corralled by 2 citizens, held for police

Arrested: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY/ROBBERY of PERSON: 3900 blk 1^st Av: Victim of street robbery which occurred week prior recognized 1 of his attackers, called police, suspects identified, released; Sgt assigned to case, had Andreas Ronnell Asher (8/22/87) arrested on probable cause, Asher made statements connecting him to robbery, charged with 1 count each

Charged: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY/ROBBERY/FALSE IMPRISONMENT: Hennepin Co Atty charged Shanita Deanne Cannon (9/26/69), Carl Maurice Townsend (2/22/68) with 10 counts each

Juvenile Unit

Investigating: ROBBERY of PERSON: 18^th/Quincy NE: Around 1030 pm victim robbed by teen, described as having pock-marked face

Investigating: ROBBERY of PERSON: 41^st/Chicago Av S: Around 10 pm victim got off bus, observed 4 individuals standing in front of convenience store; 1 man followed victim, pointed gun at victim, charging weapon; suspect took victim’s cell phone;

Investigating: 38^th/Chicago Av: Noted youth hangout; over past year numerous Robbery of Person calls from this area surrounding Cup Foods

Investigating: WEAPON/CURFEW: 36^th/Chicago Av: Officers conducted traffic stop; car occupied by known Vatos Locos gang members; officers spotted gun in between front seat; Glock bb gun; driver, front seat passenger booked for gun; 1 passenger who had 9mm round in his pocket taken for curfew

Pending further info: ROBBERY of PERSON/BIAS: Approx 230 pm group of Somali youth in 1990s Toyota pointed handgun at victim, used racial slur

Juvenile Criminal Apprehension Team: Checked 37 addresses; made 13 arrests; took 2 Walk-ins

Issued 41TRUANT, 23 CURFEW, 5 LOW LEVEL citations

Sex Crimes Unit

PORS initiated 7 new cases of Failure to Register; 1 has resulted in complaint; 3 are currently in-custody, under review

PORS signed 3 separate criminal complaints for Failure to Register on previously generated cases.

PORS 3 Sex offender charged with Indecent Exposure in 4^th Precinct

Crime Lab

Processed: Field Operations processed 27 scenes; Forensic Garage processed 10 vehicles; Computer Forensics 9 completed cases; Firearms/Tool marks completed 24 cases

Motor Vehicle Theft Program

Bait vehicles were deployed last week; no activations

MPD/ATF Weapons Task Force

Investigating: 10 cases assigned, with 12 arrested in-custody; 5 cases presented for charging, 5 cases charged; 1 case closed by arrest, 4 cases under investigation; most cases involved felons, documented gang members

Violent Criminal Apprehension Team

Investigating: Jose Gomez (11/24/74) has Outstanding Hennepin County Felony Warrant for Criminal Sexual Conduct Rape; Arrested: Brandon Deshawn Reynolds (6/30/86) for Probable Cause 2^nd Degree Assault; Arrested: Jesse Wayne Duran (11/19/86) for Probable Cause CSCR; Arrested: Martel Javell Einfeldt (7/9/89) for Probable Cause Felon in Possession of Handgun Arrested: Deonte Maurice Jackson (12/12/88) for Probable Cause Aggravated Assault; Arrested: Andreas Ronnell Asher (8/22/87) for Probable Cause Aggravated Robbery; Arrested: Shanita Deanne Cannon (9/26/69), Carl Maurice Townsend (2/22/68) for Probable Cause Aggravated Robbery; Arrested: Charlisa Yvonne Bonds (11/23/78) for Probable Cause Robbery

Special Operations Division

SOD Patrol: Answered/initiated 258 calls; made 31 suspicious vehicle/person stops, 88 traffic stops; made 37 misdemeanor arrests, 4 felony arrests; 15^th/18^th St E, SOD officers attempted to stop suspicious vehicle; vehicle refused to stop, chase ensued; after crash, officers arrested driver, 3 occupants; SOD/SWAT responded to barricaded/hostage situation in 5^th Precinct; suspect released hostages, eventually surrendered after extensive negotiations

Traffic Unit: Officers made 438 stops, issued 496 citations, made 54 arrests; officers also investigated 24 accidents, 5 squad accidents

High Risk Warrant Team: Officers executed 4 warrants, participated in 4 high risk details; narcotics recovered in 3 of 4 warrants, 10 people detained, handgun recovered from north side warrant; 4 handguns recovered during the high risk details

K9 Unit: 2 K9 teams responded to burglary in progress in 700 blk 7^th Av SE, K9 located suspect hiding in second floor bedroom, suspect jumped through window to escape K9, taken into custody by 2^nd K9 officer; K9 team assisted US Marshals with attempt to pick up 2 homicide suspects in 800 blk Summer Ct, both suspects surrendered after hearing K9 warning; K9 officer located vehicle involved in shooting in 4^th Precinct, stop made, 4 suspects taken into custody; K9 assisted 3^rd Precinct officers chasing suspect armed with handgun, K9 tracked, located suspect hiding under deck; K9 officer got into pursuit with vehicle in 3000 blk Portland Av S; 2^nd K9 team apprehended suspect short distance away

Bomb Unit: Attended DEA Clandestine Lab re-certification course at BCA in St. Paul; provided presentation on handling of suspicious packages/mail to Mayor, City Council, staffs

Support Services

Processed: 919 Property Inventories; 530 Booking Sheets processed; reviewed, processed 1014 gun registration cards; first bike auction of the year was held this week, with over 150 participants

CCP/SAFE

Rental Property Owners Workshop presented by CCP/SAFE and Housing Inspections attended by 69 residents; 4 new McGruff House volunteers trained in Folwell, Linden Hills, Como neighborhoods, making total 321 McGruff Houses in Mpls

City Cable (Channel 14) and MTN (Channel 16) airing program about 2007 crime prevention awards

CODEFOR PATTERNS & ACTIONS

1^st Precinct: The precinct’s second homicide of the year occurred this week and violent crime rates overall remained the same as in this period for 2007. Robberies fell by half this week, making the year-to-date increase over 2007 28%. Proactive work by officers has resulted in 22% fewer aggravated assaults this year over last. Property crimes rose by 15% this week and by 12% this year, due in part by increases in larceny and auto theft.

2^nd Precinct: Total violent crime fell by 69% this week, keeping the violent crime rate lower for the year by 28%. Overall property crime remains lower over last year by 37%. Officers made almost 9% more arrests this year for violent crimes and nearly 25% more total arrests.

3^rd Precinct: Overall violent crime was down 24% this week. Officers have made 25% more arrests for violent crime in this year-to-date period. Property crime rose by 18% this week, driven by increases in larceny and auto theft, but remains 2% lower than last year at this time.

4^th Precinct: Violent crime totals remain lower by 20% than during this timeframe in 2007. Officers made 40% more arrests for violent crimes this week. Overall property crimes continue to be about 25% lower over last year.

5^th Precinct: The number of reported rapes and robberies have increased in this year-to-date period, pushing up the overall violent crime rate almost 2% higher than 2007. Property crimes remain lower by 14% this year over last.

CITYWIDE TRENDS The MPLS total violent crime rate continues to be lower than last year by 11%. MPLS has had 11 homicides this year to date. This is a 31% decrease from 16 homicides at this time in 2007. Robberies decreased by 42% this week. The year-to-date decrease is 6% compared to 2007. Aggravated assaults are 16% lower in this year-to-date period. Rape has decreased by 1% to date over last year. Total property crimes decreased by 14% in this year period. 224 weapons have been recovered this year, 19 this week.	1^st PRECINCT	2^nd PRECINCT	3^rd PRECINCT	4^th PRECINCT	5^th PRECINCT
	6^th/Cedar Av: Approx 9:15 pm, man shot while driving near intersection; he drove short distance after being shot, crashed into unoccupied parked car; another man was seated in car with victim when shooting occurred; victim died at scene according to attending paramedics CID investigating	2400 blk Central NE: Officers responded to Person with Weapon call; victim reported that he identified suspects that had robbed him previously, confronted them; suspects brandished knife, fled scene; officers located suspects, 1 taken into custody for probable cause for home invasion-style burglary, robbery, DOC warrant; 2^nd suspect taken into custody for drug possession; 3^rd suspect arrested on Hennepin Co Felony Warrant: 3 Arrested/ NARCOTICS/FLEE/ Warrant CID investigating	1400 blk E Franklin Av: During midday shift change officers received report of shooting on roof; caller said he’d been shot by someone who was still on roof; officers called on several squads to assist in closing street to traffic, setting up patrol rifle perimeter; officers observed man hanging from edge of roof on NW corner of building then make his way down side of building; officers took him into custody; suspect appeared to have been under influence of narcotics, frothing from mouth; suspect transported to HCMC: Crisis Intervention	1000 blk Washburn: Shortly before 1:00 am officers noticed speeding car fail to stop for sign, almost struck squad; when officers attempted to stop driver, he accelerated, failed to pull over, then drove to his garage, parked, got out of car, walked away from officers; when officers attempted to take him into custody, he began assaulting both officers; HELP call sounded, responding officers assisted in taking suspect into custody; 1 officer suffered facial injuries, another officer sustained back, wrist injuries: Arrested/ FLEE/ ASSAULT CID investigating	100 blk Lake St W: Victim stabbed in neck in bar; victim transported to HCMC, treated for non-life threatening injuries CID investigating
	12^th St/ Currie Av: Officers observed car with 2 different license plates, driving at night without headlights; officers conducted traffic stop, recovered semi-automatic handgun, crossbow with scope, large amount crack cocaine, other narcotics (some of which packaged for sale) $57K cash in plastic bag; follow-up search warrant of vehicle yielded $100, jewelry, quantity of oxycodone, codeine: Arrested/ NARCOTICS CID investigating	2400 b blk Central NE: Officers responded to Person with Weapon call, stopped male matching a description of suspect that had been reported brandishing knife, located large amount marijuana, crack cocaine in coat sleeve (suspect was not same as above knife suspect): Arrested/ NARCOTICS CID investigating	2900 blk 26^th Av S: Officers dispatched to Abbott Hospital to take report of shooting; victim arrived with several non-life-threatening gunshot wounds to elbow, legs; witness stated that suspect approached victim’s car he was getting in, fired several shots into vehicle at point blank range; witness also stated suspect then fled in 2-door Acura CID investigating	2300 Ferrant Pl: Officers dispatched to Loud Party call in early morning hours at same address where weapons were recovered twice in past month; after clearing house officers recovered three loaded guns, one of which was stolen: Cited/ DISORDERLY HOUSE/RECOVERED GUN CID investigating	1000 blk Kenwood Pkwy: 2 suspects seen entering, leaving residence; officers tracked 5 suspects to 500 blk Queen Av N; 2 have been charged :5 Arrested/ BURGLARY CID investigating
Investigations Units ~ Special Operations ~ Joint Task Forces ~ Support Operations
Homicide Unit	Investigating: On 11 Apr 3^rd Precinct officers responded to 911 call concerning body that was found outside residence in 4100 blk Park Av shortly before 1030 am; officers found the body of adult man; may be related to report of gunshots in same area around 1145 pm previous night; officers did not find anything suspicious at that time Investigating: On 11 Apr at approximately 915 pm 1^st Precinct officers along with Special Operations Division Patrol Unit responded to 6^th St/Cedar Av S area on report of shooting; officers found 1 man dead in vehicle from apparent gunshot wound
Robbery Unit	Investigating: 23 new cases routed, 8 cases assigned: 15 ROBBERY of PERSON, 4 assigned; 7 AGGRAVATED ROBBERY of PERSON (including AUTO), 3 assigned; 1 ROBBERY of BUSINESS, 1 cases assigned; 1 case closed by arrest; 0 cases exceptionally cleared; 1 case unfounded; 5 cases transferred to another unit; 9 cases open pending additional information; 5 cases open Investigating: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY: 5000 blk Bossen Terrace: Victim who is in a wheelchair answered door, 3 suspects pushed their way in, robbed victim at gunpoint’ may be related to similar incident in area 2 Arrested: ROBBERY of PERSON: 3000 blk Logan Av N: 4^th Precinct Sgt successful in getting charges against 2 north side residents who have been operating a “John” robbery scheme since 2001; there have been 8 documented instances where men went to a house expecting to have sex with a woman, they had arranged these “dates” through classified ads, chat lines; once at address, suspect threatened “Johns” with assault or would brandish a blunt instrument; suspect obtained PIN numbers from “Johns”; woman suspect withdrew money from Johns bank accounts, then allowed Johns to leave; scam ended when John robbed, incident led to John breaking leg; Sgt’s investigation led to warrants, arrests Arrested: ROBBERY of PERSON: 10^th/ Marquette Av: The female victim was standing at the bus stop when suspect grabbed purse, victim struggled, struck victim on side of face, ran off with loss; suspect corralled by 2 citizens, held for police Arrested: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY/ROBBERY of PERSON: 3900 blk 1^st Av: Victim of street robbery which occurred week prior recognized 1 of his attackers, called police, suspects identified, released; Sgt assigned to case, had Andreas Ronnell Asher (8/22/87) arrested on probable cause, Asher made statements connecting him to robbery, charged with 1 count each Charged: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY/ROBBERY/FALSE IMPRISONMENT: Hennepin Co Atty charged Shanita Deanne Cannon (9/26/69), Carl Maurice Townsend (2/22/68) with 10 counts each
Juvenile Unit	Investigating: ROBBERY of PERSON: 18^th/Quincy NE: Around 1030 pm victim robbed by teen, described as having pock-marked face Investigating: ROBBERY of PERSON: 41^st/Chicago Av S: Around 10 pm victim got off bus, observed 4 individuals standing in front of convenience store; 1 man followed victim, pointed gun at victim, charging weapon; suspect took victim’s cell phone; Investigating: 38^th/Chicago Av: Noted youth hangout; over past year numerous Robbery of Person calls from this area surrounding Cup Foods Investigating: WEAPON/CURFEW: 36^th/Chicago Av: Officers conducted traffic stop; car occupied by known Vatos Locos gang members; officers spotted gun in between front seat; Glock bb gun; driver, front seat passenger booked for gun; 1 passenger who had 9mm round in his pocket taken for curfew Pending further info: ROBBERY of PERSON/BIAS: Approx 230 pm group of Somali youth in 1990s Toyota pointed handgun at victim, used racial slur Juvenile Criminal Apprehension Team: Checked 37 addresses; made 13 arrests; took 2 Walk-ins Issued 41TRUANT, 23 CURFEW, 5 LOW LEVEL citations
Sex Crimes Unit	PORS initiated 7 new cases of Failure to Register; 1 has resulted in complaint; 3 are currently in-custody, under review PORS signed 3 separate criminal complaints for Failure to Register on previously generated cases. PORS 3 Sex offender charged with Indecent Exposure in 4^th Precinct
Crime Lab	Processed: Field Operations processed 27 scenes; Forensic Garage processed 10 vehicles; Computer Forensics 9 completed cases; Firearms/Tool marks completed 24 cases
Motor Vehicle Theft Program	Bait vehicles were deployed last week; no activations
MPD/ATF Weapons Task Force	Investigating: 10 cases assigned, with 12 arrested in-custody; 5 cases presented for charging, 5 cases charged; 1 case closed by arrest, 4 cases under investigation; most cases involved felons, documented gang members
Violent Criminal Apprehension Team	Investigating: Jose Gomez (11/24/74) has Outstanding Hennepin County Felony Warrant for Criminal Sexual Conduct Rape; Arrested: Brandon Deshawn Reynolds (6/30/86) for Probable Cause 2^nd Degree Assault; Arrested: Jesse Wayne Duran (11/19/86) for Probable Cause CSCR; Arrested: Martel Javell Einfeldt (7/9/89) for Probable Cause Felon in Possession of Handgun Arrested: Deonte Maurice Jackson (12/12/88) for Probable Cause Aggravated Assault; Arrested: Andreas Ronnell Asher (8/22/87) for Probable Cause Aggravated Robbery; Arrested: Shanita Deanne Cannon (9/26/69), Carl Maurice Townsend (2/22/68) for Probable Cause Aggravated Robbery; Arrested: Charlisa Yvonne Bonds (11/23/78) for Probable Cause Robbery
Special Operations Division	SOD Patrol: Answered/initiated 258 calls; made 31 suspicious vehicle/person stops, 88 traffic stops; made 37 misdemeanor arrests, 4 felony arrests; 15^th/18^th St E, SOD officers attempted to stop suspicious vehicle; vehicle refused to stop, chase ensued; after crash, officers arrested driver, 3 occupants; SOD/SWAT responded to barricaded/hostage situation in 5^th Precinct; suspect released hostages, eventually surrendered after extensive negotiations Traffic Unit: Officers made 438 stops, issued 496 citations, made 54 arrests; officers also investigated 24 accidents, 5 squad accidents High Risk Warrant Team: Officers executed 4 warrants, participated in 4 high risk details; narcotics recovered in 3 of 4 warrants, 10 people detained, handgun recovered from north side warrant; 4 handguns recovered during the high risk details K9 Unit: 2 K9 teams responded to burglary in progress in 700 blk 7^th Av SE, K9 located suspect hiding in second floor bedroom, suspect jumped through window to escape K9, taken into custody by 2^nd K9 officer; K9 team assisted US Marshals with attempt to pick up 2 homicide suspects in 800 blk Summer Ct, both suspects surrendered after hearing K9 warning; K9 officer located vehicle involved in shooting in 4^th Precinct, stop made, 4 suspects taken into custody; K9 assisted 3^rd Precinct officers chasing suspect armed with handgun, K9 tracked, located suspect hiding under deck; K9 officer got into pursuit with vehicle in 3000 blk Portland Av S; 2^nd K9 team apprehended suspect short distance away Bomb Unit: Attended DEA Clandestine Lab re-certification course at BCA in St. Paul; provided presentation on handling of suspicious packages/mail to Mayor, City Council, staffs
Support Services	Processed: 919 Property Inventories; 530 Booking Sheets processed; reviewed, processed 1014 gun registration cards; first bike auction of the year was held this week, with over 150 participants
CCP/SAFE	Rental Property Owners Workshop presented by CCP/SAFE and Housing Inspections attended by 69 residents; 4 new McGruff House volunteers trained in Folwell, Linden Hills, Como neighborhoods, making total 321 McGruff Houses in Mpls City Cable (Channel 14) and MTN (Channel 16) airing program about 2007 crime prevention awards
CODEFOR PATTERNS & ACTIONS
1^st Precinct: The precinct’s second homicide of the year occurred this week and violent crime rates overall remained the same as in this period for 2007. Robberies fell by half this week, making the year-to-date increase over 2007 28%. Proactive work by officers has resulted in 22% fewer aggravated assaults this year over last. Property crimes rose by 15% this week and by 12% this year, due in part by increases in larceny and auto theft. 2^nd Precinct: Total violent crime fell by 69% this week, keeping the violent crime rate lower for the year by 28%. Overall property crime remains lower over last year by 37%. Officers made almost 9% more arrests this year for violent crimes and nearly 25% more total arrests. 3^rd Precinct: Overall violent crime was down 24% this week. Officers have made 25% more arrests for violent crime in this year-to-date period. Property crime rose by 18% this week, driven by increases in larceny and auto theft, but remains 2% lower than last year at this time. 4^th Precinct: Violent crime totals remain lower by 20% than during this timeframe in 2007. Officers made 40% more arrests for violent crimes this week. Overall property crimes continue to be about 25% lower over last year. 5^th Precinct: The number of reported rapes and robberies have increased in this year-to-date period, pushing up the overall violent crime rate almost 2% higher than 2007. Property crimes remain lower by 14% this year over last.

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