2008-04-15-MPD-Highlights

MPD HIGHLIGHTS for the week of 15-21 April, 2008

CITYWIDE TRENDS

The MPLS total violent crime rate continues to be lower than last year by 10%.

MPLS has had 11 homicides this year to date. This is a 39% decrease from 18 homicides at this time in 2007.

Robberies fell by 23% this week to date, making the year-to-date decrease 7% lower than in 2007.

Aggravated assaults are 14% lower in this year-to-date period.

Rape has decreased by 3% this year.

Total property crimes decreased by 13% in this year period.

242 weapons have been recovered this year, 18 this week.

1^st PRECINCT

2^nd PRECINCT

3^rd PRECINCT

4^th PRECINCT

5^th PRECINCT

15^th/Chicago Av: Officers responded to Suspicious Person call, later updated to Person with Gun; victim, witness stated that suspect attempted to get into their vehicle, appeared armed; victim sped away, called police; officers located suspect, positively identified by victim, witness: Arrested/ATTEMPTED AUTO THEFT

CID investigating

1000 blk 13^th SE:

Victim flagged down officers to report that he was robbed of $2K while attempting to purchase marijuana; officers did search of area, recovered loaded .40 cal handgun, $2K. from inside nearby residence: Arrested/ AGGRAVATED ROBBERY

CID investigating

16^th Av S/19^th Av E:

Officers responded to location on report of “one down,” person without pulse; EMS personnel were already attending to victim; officers talked with 3 people that were with victim; 1 person stated that victim and another had been physically fighting in her vehicle as they were driving, victim fell asleep after fight, quit breathing; victim had numerous medical conditions, had been drinking; man died at scene

CID investigating

2200 blk Irving Av N: Caller reported several shots fired into his house, observed several suspects running into adjacent home: officers gained entry, discovered 6 suspects with known gang affiliation, age 16-22, 2 rifles, 2 shotguns; photographed, identified; no arrests

Precinct investigating

Lake St/Pillsbury Av S: Victim approached by suspects midmorning, asked to buy 2 cell phones, but victim told suspects that he had no money; suspects told him that he had credit card, demanded money, threatened to kill him; 2 suspects pointed out to officers at 31^st/Blaisdell, taken into custody after positively identified by victim: 2 Arrested/

ROBBERY of PERSON

CID investigating

15^th/Nicollet: Officers dispatched to theft in progress; observed damaging, stealing from vehicles; suspect last seen getting into taxi; officers located taxi with suspect who fought with officer; suspect in possession of stolen item, burglary tools: Arrested/ THEFT from MOTOR VEHICLE/

OBSTRUCTING LEGAL

PROCESS

Precinct investigating

2400 blk Central Av NE: Officers dispatched to

unknown trouble call, arrived they met with suspect, who fit description of suspect involved with Criminal Sexual Conduct in area; suspect identified by victim: Arrested/ CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT

CID investigating

27^th Av S/ Lake St: Just after 2 am, man walked into 3^rd PCT to report he had been shot; victim stated he was walking home with 2 friends when they encountered 2 men who argued with him, others told victim to leave because it their gang turf, other men left, but returned short time later in green Ford F-150, and fired shots; victim shot once, upper left leg; transported to HCMC with non-life-threatening injury; officers unable to locate crime scene or independent witnesses

CID investigating

30^th/Upton: Community Response Team Officers conducted traffic stop of suspected drug supplier, recovered 79 grams marijuana, $880, vehicle; led to warrant in Brooklyn Park which yielded 370 grams cocaine, $27K: 4 Arrested/ NARCOTICS

CID investigating

40^th/Xerxes: Caller reported several juveniles prowling around neighborhood at 3 am; officers spotted 2 teens on bikes in area; officers, stoppped them, cited, released for curfew; approx half hour later, officers called to burglary in progress: 41^st/Zenith; suspects still in house; resident told to lock himself in bedroom while K-9 officers enter; K-9 located suspect hiding under bed, but suspect refused to cooperate; burglary tools, item reported stolen from

2500 blk 40^threcovered :Arrested/ BURGLARY

(incidents possible related)

Precinct investigating

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

Robbery Unit

Investigating: 39 new cases routed, 6 cases assigned: 22 ROBBERY of PERSON, 2 assigned; 14 AGGRAVATED ROBBERY of PERSON (including AUTO), 4 assigned; 1 ROBBERY of BUSINESS, 0 cases assigned; 3 cases closed by arrest; 0 case exceptionally cleared; 2 cases unfounded; 10 cases transferred to another unit; 18 cases open pending additional information; 4 cases open

Investigating: ROBBERY of BUSINESS: 1300 E Franklin: Victim, 2 other clerks were in discount store when suspect entered, began striking victim with large stick while announcing robbery; suspect went behind counter, where he unsuccessfully tried to open cash register; suspect fled; during incident at 11^th/ E Franklin on 16 Apr, witness saw police chasing suspect, recognized him from attempted business robbery; suspect arrested for felony theft; witness subsequently identified suspect; case will be submitted to the county atty’s office for charging

Arrested: THEFT from PERSON: 1100 blk Franklin: Victim, boyfriend were waiting for bus when suspect entered shelter, snatched victim’s bag containing cash, credit cards; incident witnessed by JCAT; officers chased suspect until apprehended at 13^th/ E Franklin; suspect also connected to attempted robbery described

Arrested: ROBBERY of BUSINESS: 6^th/Hennepin: victim/student at Dunwoody Institute, was waiting for bus when suspect entered bus shelter, threatened victim with bodily harm if he didn’t give him cash; victim complied, suspect left; victim called 911; officers located, apprehended suspect

Arrested: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY: 3400 blk Chicago: Victim walking to the store when confronted by 2 suspects, 1 armed with handgun; after robbery announced, victim struggled with suspect, which resulted in victim being shot left shoulder; when victim fled, suspect fired twice more at victim, but gun failed to fire; officers set up perimeter, searched area; information the 3^rd Pct CRT led Sgt Robbery Unit to identify suspect, who was brought in for questioning, subsequently confessed

Family Violence Unit

Arrested: CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT-RAPE: 2900 4^th St N: Officers investigated several incidents of sexual contact with 3 juvenile family members that had occurred over past 7 yrs; suspect confessed to incidents;

Arrested: DOMESTIC ASSAULT/ASSAULT of OFFICER: 100 Logan Av N: Officers observed suspect assaulting victim; officers attempted to arrest suspect, struggle ensued, officer injured, exposed to suspect’s blood; suspect apprehended

Investigating: DOMESTIC ASSAULT/ASSAULT of OFFICER: 1700 Dupont Av N: Officers investigated case found Level 3 Predatory Sex Offender living with grandchildren; 6-yr old disclosed being victimized by suspect; suspect arrested, charged with Failure to Comply as Registered Sex Offender; investigation has revealed additional suspects/victims

Juvenile Unit

Arrested: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY: 31^st/Pleasant: 2 suspects charged for armed robbery

Investigating: ROBBERY of BUSINESS: 10 blk 58^th St W: Robbery of salon, possibly related to similar robbery

Investigating: ROBBERY of PERSON: Dowling/Fremont: 2 suspects robbed victim at bus stop

Investigating: ROBBERY of PERSON: 37^th/Nicollet: female suspects robbed victim at bus stop

Investigating: ASSAULT: 2900 Thomas Av N: Suspected gang member fired shots at victim

Investigating: ASSAULT: 30/Aldrich: 11-yr-old victim beaten with baseball bat by high school suspects

Investigating: ASSAULT: 5900 Nicollet: Victim confronted by suspect with knife because he was “on his turf”

Investigating: ASSAULT: 900 19^th Av S: 14-yr-old suspect charged with assaulting student on school property

Juvenile Criminal Apprehension Team (JCAT): Officers checked 38 addresses; 12 arrested

Cited: 20 truant; 28 curfew: 10 low level offenses

Crime Lab

Processed: Field Operations processed 16 scenes; Forensic Garage processed 9 vehicles; Computer Forensics completed 7 cases; Firearms/Tool marks completed 22 cases

MPD/ATF Weapons Task Force

Investigating: 9 cases assigned, 18 arrested; many cases involved felons/documented gang members; 8 cases presented for charging; 5 cases were charged; 2 cases awaiting charges; 1 case was deferred; 1 case remains open ; 1 historical weapons case was presented to and charged by the Mpls City Atty's Office

Motor Vehicle Theft Program

Bait vehicles deployed last week with activation in 3^rd Precinct; 1 person, the driver, was arrested, charged in custody with felony motor vehicle theft; other person was released during Judicial Review and Hennepin Co Atty's Office considering charges against passenger; if charges are declined, case will be presented to the Mpls City Atty's Office for consideration of charges

Special Operations Division

SOD Patrol: Answered/initiated 366 calls; made 50 suspicious vehicle/person stops, 157 traffic stops; made 44 misdemeanor arrests, 8 felony arrests; SOD Officers made suspicious stop at 26^th/Penn, observed loaded pistol grip shotgun in vehicle, arrested lone driver; While conducting proactive patrol at 38^th/Clinton S, SOD officers stopped suspicious vehicle, recovered large amount crack cocaine, marijuana

Warrant Team: Executed 3 warrants and 3 high risk narcotics details this week; arrested 10 for felony charges , 14 misdemeanor arrests, small caliber handgun, sawed-off shotgun, 9mm pistol recovered

Traffic Unit: Officers made 628 stops, issued 654 citations, made 54 arrests; officers also investigated 26 accidents, 4 squad accidents

K9 Unit: K9 team assisted 3^rd pct officers chasing burglary suspect; K9 tracked, located suspect hiding in garage in 2600 blk of 18^th Av; K9 teams assisted 4^th pct officers with prowler in 2900 blk Bryant Av S; after foot chase, 2^nd K9 team tracked suspect to house, located suspect hiding in attic; K9 assisted 4^th pct officers chasing suspect on foot in area of Glenwood/Penn Avs N; K9 tracked, located the suspect hiding in wooded area

Bomb Unit: Conducted investigation into explosion caused by chemical bomb, case presented to the Hennepin Co Attys Office for consideration of charges against 2 individuals

Support Services

Processed: 891 Property Inventories; 502 Booking Sheets processed; reviewed, processed 1204 gun registration cards into database; 2^nd bike auction of year took in over $6,900

CODEFOR PATTERNS & ACTIONS (no meeting held this week)

1^st Precinct: Violent crime fell by 76% this week and by 8% this year to date. Property crimes overall are lower this year to date by 14%.

2^nd Precinct: Total violent crime fell by 45% this week, keeping the violent crime rate lower for the year by 29%. Overall property crime remains lower over last year by 37%. Officers made almost 10% more arrests this year for violent crimes and nearly 22% more total arrests.

3^rd Precinct: Overall violent crime increased 39% this week. Officers noted an unusual case of robbery in Stewart Park: Officers apprehended a 15-year-old robbery suspect who robbed an 8-year-old girl at knife point for her bike. Property crime decreased by 17% this week.

4^th Precinct: Violent crime totals remain lower by 19% than during this timeframe in 2007. 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 5% higher than 2007. Property crime remains lower by 11% this year over last.

Media Highlight

Star Tribune: “Minneapolis Police to add 10 to Mounted Patrol unit” http://www.startribune.com/local/18054479.html; “32 officers added to Minneapolis police force” http://www.startribune.com/local/17907994.html; “Minneapolis gets high marks on response to bridge collapse” http://www.startribune.com/local/18008224.html;

FOX 9 TV: “Minneapolis Police Creates Entire Sex Offender Tracking Unit” http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=91A242455D1ABB25D2FD8BA46A9C33B4?contentId=6303231&version=2&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1

WCCO TV: “Fugitive Level 3 Sex Offender Arrested In Mpls” http://wcco.com/crime/fugitive.arrested.minneapolis.2.705083.html

CITYWIDE TRENDS The MPLS total violent crime rate continues to be lower than last year by 10%. MPLS has had 11 homicides this year to date. This is a 39% decrease from 18 homicides at this time in 2007. Robberies fell by 23% this week to date, making the year-to-date decrease 7% lower than in 2007. Aggravated assaults are 14% lower in this year-to-date period. Rape has decreased by 3% this year. Total property crimes decreased by 13% in this year period. 242 weapons have been recovered this year, 18 this week.	1^st PRECINCT	2^nd PRECINCT	3^rd PRECINCT	4^th PRECINCT	5^th PRECINCT
	15^th/Chicago Av: Officers responded to Suspicious Person call, later updated to Person with Gun; victim, witness stated that suspect attempted to get into their vehicle, appeared armed; victim sped away, called police; officers located suspect, positively identified by victim, witness: Arrested/ATTEMPTED AUTO THEFT CID investigating	1000 blk 13^th SE: Victim flagged down officers to report that he was robbed of $2K while attempting to purchase marijuana; officers did search of area, recovered loaded .40 cal handgun, $2K. from inside nearby residence: Arrested/ AGGRAVATED ROBBERY CID investigating	16^th Av S/19^th Av E: Officers responded to location on report of “one down,” person without pulse; EMS personnel were already attending to victim; officers talked with 3 people that were with victim; 1 person stated that victim and another had been physically fighting in her vehicle as they were driving, victim fell asleep after fight, quit breathing; victim had numerous medical conditions, had been drinking; man died at scene CID investigating	2200 blk Irving Av N: Caller reported several shots fired into his house, observed several suspects running into adjacent home: officers gained entry, discovered 6 suspects with known gang affiliation, age 16-22, 2 rifles, 2 shotguns; photographed, identified; no arrests Precinct investigating	Lake St/Pillsbury Av S: Victim approached by suspects midmorning, asked to buy 2 cell phones, but victim told suspects that he had no money; suspects told him that he had credit card, demanded money, threatened to kill him; 2 suspects pointed out to officers at 31^st/Blaisdell, taken into custody after positively identified by victim: 2 Arrested/ ROBBERY of PERSON CID investigating
	15^th/Nicollet: Officers dispatched to theft in progress; observed damaging, stealing from vehicles; suspect last seen getting into taxi; officers located taxi with suspect who fought with officer; suspect in possession of stolen item, burglary tools: Arrested/ THEFT from MOTOR VEHICLE/ OBSTRUCTING LEGAL PROCESS Precinct investigating	2400 blk Central Av NE: Officers dispatched to unknown trouble call, arrived they met with suspect, who fit description of suspect involved with Criminal Sexual Conduct in area; suspect identified by victim: Arrested/ CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT CID investigating	27^th Av S/ Lake St: Just after 2 am, man walked into 3^rd PCT to report he had been shot; victim stated he was walking home with 2 friends when they encountered 2 men who argued with him, others told victim to leave because it their gang turf, other men left, but returned short time later in green Ford F-150, and fired shots; victim shot once, upper left leg; transported to HCMC with non-life-threatening injury; officers unable to locate crime scene or independent witnesses CID investigating	30^th/Upton: Community Response Team Officers conducted traffic stop of suspected drug supplier, recovered 79 grams marijuana, $880, vehicle; led to warrant in Brooklyn Park which yielded 370 grams cocaine, $27K: 4 Arrested/ NARCOTICS CID investigating	40^th/Xerxes: Caller reported several juveniles prowling around neighborhood at 3 am; officers spotted 2 teens on bikes in area; officers, stoppped them, cited, released for curfew; approx half hour later, officers called to burglary in progress: 41^st/Zenith; suspects still in house; resident told to lock himself in bedroom while K-9 officers enter; K-9 located suspect hiding under bed, but suspect refused to cooperate; burglary tools, item reported stolen from 2500 blk 40^threcovered :Arrested/ BURGLARY (incidents possible related) Precinct investigating
Investigations Units ~ Special Operations ~ Joint Task Forces ~ Support Operations
Robbery Unit	Investigating: 39 new cases routed, 6 cases assigned: 22 ROBBERY of PERSON, 2 assigned; 14 AGGRAVATED ROBBERY of PERSON (including AUTO), 4 assigned; 1 ROBBERY of BUSINESS, 0 cases assigned; 3 cases closed by arrest; 0 case exceptionally cleared; 2 cases unfounded; 10 cases transferred to another unit; 18 cases open pending additional information; 4 cases open Investigating: ROBBERY of BUSINESS: 1300 E Franklin: Victim, 2 other clerks were in discount store when suspect entered, began striking victim with large stick while announcing robbery; suspect went behind counter, where he unsuccessfully tried to open cash register; suspect fled; during incident at 11^th/ E Franklin on 16 Apr, witness saw police chasing suspect, recognized him from attempted business robbery; suspect arrested for felony theft; witness subsequently identified suspect; case will be submitted to the county atty’s office for charging Arrested: THEFT from PERSON: 1100 blk Franklin: Victim, boyfriend were waiting for bus when suspect entered shelter, snatched victim’s bag containing cash, credit cards; incident witnessed by JCAT; officers chased suspect until apprehended at 13^th/ E Franklin; suspect also connected to attempted robbery described Arrested: ROBBERY of BUSINESS: 6^th/Hennepin: victim/student at Dunwoody Institute, was waiting for bus when suspect entered bus shelter, threatened victim with bodily harm if he didn’t give him cash; victim complied, suspect left; victim called 911; officers located, apprehended suspect Arrested: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY: 3400 blk Chicago: Victim walking to the store when confronted by 2 suspects, 1 armed with handgun; after robbery announced, victim struggled with suspect, which resulted in victim being shot left shoulder; when victim fled, suspect fired twice more at victim, but gun failed to fire; officers set up perimeter, searched area; information the 3^rd Pct CRT led Sgt Robbery Unit to identify suspect, who was brought in for questioning, subsequently confessed
Family Violence Unit	Arrested: CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT-RAPE: 2900 4^th St N: Officers investigated several incidents of sexual contact with 3 juvenile family members that had occurred over past 7 yrs; suspect confessed to incidents; Arrested: DOMESTIC ASSAULT/ASSAULT of OFFICER: 100 Logan Av N: Officers observed suspect assaulting victim; officers attempted to arrest suspect, struggle ensued, officer injured, exposed to suspect’s blood; suspect apprehended Investigating: DOMESTIC ASSAULT/ASSAULT of OFFICER: 1700 Dupont Av N: Officers investigated case found Level 3 Predatory Sex Offender living with grandchildren; 6-yr old disclosed being victimized by suspect; suspect arrested, charged with Failure to Comply as Registered Sex Offender; investigation has revealed additional suspects/victims
Juvenile Unit	Arrested: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY: 31^st/Pleasant: 2 suspects charged for armed robbery Investigating: ROBBERY of BUSINESS: 10 blk 58^th St W: Robbery of salon, possibly related to similar robbery Investigating: ROBBERY of PERSON: Dowling/Fremont: 2 suspects robbed victim at bus stop Investigating: ROBBERY of PERSON: 37^th/Nicollet: female suspects robbed victim at bus stop Investigating: ASSAULT: 2900 Thomas Av N: Suspected gang member fired shots at victim Investigating: ASSAULT: 30/Aldrich: 11-yr-old victim beaten with baseball bat by high school suspects Investigating: ASSAULT: 5900 Nicollet: Victim confronted by suspect with knife because he was “on his turf” Investigating: ASSAULT: 900 19^th Av S: 14-yr-old suspect charged with assaulting student on school property Juvenile Criminal Apprehension Team (JCAT): Officers checked 38 addresses; 12 arrested Cited: 20 truant; 28 curfew: 10 low level offenses
Crime Lab	Processed: Field Operations processed 16 scenes; Forensic Garage processed 9 vehicles; Computer Forensics completed 7 cases; Firearms/Tool marks completed 22 cases
MPD/ATF Weapons Task Force	Investigating: 9 cases assigned, 18 arrested; many cases involved felons/documented gang members; 8 cases presented for charging; 5 cases were charged; 2 cases awaiting charges; 1 case was deferred; 1 case remains open ; 1 historical weapons case was presented to and charged by the Mpls City Atty's Office
Motor Vehicle Theft Program	Bait vehicles deployed last week with activation in 3^rd Precinct; 1 person, the driver, was arrested, charged in custody with felony motor vehicle theft; other person was released during Judicial Review and Hennepin Co Atty's Office considering charges against passenger; if charges are declined, case will be presented to the Mpls City Atty's Office for consideration of charges
Special Operations Division	SOD Patrol: Answered/initiated 366 calls; made 50 suspicious vehicle/person stops, 157 traffic stops; made 44 misdemeanor arrests, 8 felony arrests; SOD Officers made suspicious stop at 26^th/Penn, observed loaded pistol grip shotgun in vehicle, arrested lone driver; While conducting proactive patrol at 38^th/Clinton S, SOD officers stopped suspicious vehicle, recovered large amount crack cocaine, marijuana Warrant Team: Executed 3 warrants and 3 high risk narcotics details this week; arrested 10 for felony charges , 14 misdemeanor arrests, small caliber handgun, sawed-off shotgun, 9mm pistol recovered Traffic Unit: Officers made 628 stops, issued 654 citations, made 54 arrests; officers also investigated 26 accidents, 4 squad accidents K9 Unit: K9 team assisted 3^rd pct officers chasing burglary suspect; K9 tracked, located suspect hiding in garage in 2600 blk of 18^th Av; K9 teams assisted 4^th pct officers with prowler in 2900 blk Bryant Av S; after foot chase, 2^nd K9 team tracked suspect to house, located suspect hiding in attic; K9 assisted 4^th pct officers chasing suspect on foot in area of Glenwood/Penn Avs N; K9 tracked, located the suspect hiding in wooded area Bomb Unit: Conducted investigation into explosion caused by chemical bomb, case presented to the Hennepin Co Attys Office for consideration of charges against 2 individuals
Support Services	Processed: 891 Property Inventories; 502 Booking Sheets processed; reviewed, processed 1204 gun registration cards into database; 2^nd bike auction of year took in over $6,900
CODEFOR PATTERNS & ACTIONS (no meeting held this week)
1^st Precinct: Violent crime fell by 76% this week and by 8% this year to date. Property crimes overall are lower this year to date by 14%. 2^nd Precinct: Total violent crime fell by 45% this week, keeping the violent crime rate lower for the year by 29%. Overall property crime remains lower over last year by 37%. Officers made almost 10% more arrests this year for violent crimes and nearly 22% more total arrests. 3^rd Precinct: Overall violent crime increased 39% this week. Officers noted an unusual case of robbery in Stewart Park: Officers apprehended a 15-year-old robbery suspect who robbed an 8-year-old girl at knife point for her bike. Property crime decreased by 17% this week. 4^th Precinct: Violent crime totals remain lower by 19% than during this timeframe in 2007. 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 5% higher than 2007. Property crime remains lower by 11% this year over last.
Media Highlight
Star Tribune: “Minneapolis Police to add 10 to Mounted Patrol unit” http://www.startribune.com/local/18054479.html; “32 officers added to Minneapolis police force” http://www.startribune.com/local/17907994.html; “Minneapolis gets high marks on response to bridge collapse” http://www.startribune.com/local/18008224.html; FOX 9 TV: “Minneapolis Police Creates Entire Sex Offender Tracking Unit” http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=91A242455D1ABB25D2FD8BA46A9C33B4?contentId=6303231&version=2&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1 WCCO TV: “Fugitive Level 3 Sex Offender Arrested In Mpls” http://wcco.com/crime/fugitive.arrested.minneapolis.2.705083.html

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