2008-04-29-MPD-Highlights

MPD HIGHLIGHTS for the week of 29 April-5 May, 2008

CITYWIDE TRENDS

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

MPLS has had 13 homicides this year to date (none this week). This is a 32% decrease from 19 homicides at this time in 2007.

Robberies decreased by 31% this week. The year-to-date decrease is 11% compared to 2007.

Aggravated assaults are 11% lower in this year-to-date period.

Rape has decreased by 5% this year.

Total property crimes decreased by 12% in this year period.

weapons have been recovered this year, this week.

1^st PRECINCT

2^nd PRECINCT

3^rd PRECINCT

4^th PRECINCT

5^th PRECINCT

1^st Av N/4^th St: Shots fired near pizza restaurant; officers observed vehicle speeding from parking lot as dispatch was receiving vehicle info; officers, along with State Patrol troopers, stopped vehicle just short of Dowling Av N on I-94; vehicle had MN license plate, SD license plate, VIN completely covered; casing also recovered from vehicle: Arrested/WEAPON DISCHARGE/

PROPERTY DAMAGE/ FALSE INFO

CID investigating

15^th/Como Avs SE: Victim sexually assaulted in home by unknown suspect in early morning; victim able to escape, but injured ankle when jumping from window to escape attacker; Crime Alert issued; Officers/SAFE CPS met with area, student housing mangers to alert other residents to crime

CID investigating

4^th Av S/Lake St E:

Officers responded to Person with Weapon call; caller reported suspects robbing people, then fleeing on bus; officers stopped 3 juveniles, 1 with gun, others with knives all transported to Juvenile Center: 1 Arrested/WEAPON

CID investigating

31^st/6^th Sts: Officers observed four males standing on corner that dispersed when they saw officers; 1 man began to walk in different direction, refused to yield to officer’s request to stop, fled; officers apprehended him, recovered loaded 22 cal handgun: Arrested/

WEAPON

CID investigating

Irving Av S/Mount Curve: Officers dispatched to indecent exposure call; suspect exposing himself while in car; caller provided description, plate; officers located car; suspect, wearing only pantyhose, identified by caller; citizen’s arrest signed; suspect resides in 2800 blk Irving Av S: Arrested/ INDECENT EXPOSURE

CID investigating

10 blk E Grant St: CRT Officers conducted search warrant at apt, recovered 7oz crack, tablets of ecstasy, stolen handgun, $1,540 cash; federal agents will review this case: Arrested/NARCOTICS

CID investigating

1000 blk 26^th Av SE: Officers sent to unknown trouble met by victim who stated he just saw unknown suspect his home leaving with power drill in hand; victim attempted to hold suspect but he escaped; caught by officers few houses away from burglary: Arrested/ BURGLARY

Precinct investigating

3500 blk 22^nd Av S: Officers responded to Shots Fired call in very early morning hours; .45 cal casings discovered later in area; caller called back to report same suspicious vehicle had returned, was in front of residence; officers took report of car with bullet damage at 36^th St/18^th Av S

CID investigating

18^th/Morgan Avs N: CRT officer received info from Confidential Informant regarding meeting between gang members at North Commons Park, 1 person carrying gun; responded with Gang Strike Force officers; recovered loaded 9mm handgun reported stolen in St. Paul: Arrested/ WEAPON (14-yr-old with extensive arrest record)

CID investigating

58^th/Blaisdell Av S: Around 230 am officers observed suspects breaking into vehicles, causing felony-level damage: 3 Arrested/ DAMAGE to MOTOR VEHICLE/CURFEW (1 juvenile)

Precinct investigating

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

Robbery Unit

Investigating: 32 new cases routed, 13 cases assigned: 12 ROBBERY of PERSON, 5 assigned; 14 AGGRAVATED ROBBERY of PERSON (including AUTO), 5 assigned; 4 ROBBERY of BUSINESS, 3 cases assigned; 1 cases closed by arrest; 0 cases exceptionally cleared; 3 cases unfounded; 7 cases transferred to another unit; 12 cases open pending additional information; 9 cases open

Investigating: ROBBERY of BUSINESS: 6000 Portland Av S: Suspect entered store, pulled knife on clerk, robbed store of cash, fled

Investigating: ROBBERY of BUSINESS: 5400 Lyndale Av S: Suspect entered store, pulled knife on clerk, robbed store of cash, fled

Arrested: ROBBERY of BUSINESS: Above suspect robbing gas station in Bloomington when police pulled up, interrupted robbery, suspect fled in vehicle, arrested, (suspect had recently been released from prison) suspect tied to both Mpls robberies, case will be referred to county attorney’s office for charging

Arrested: ROBBERY of PERSON: 10 blk E Grant St: Suspect got into dispute with taxi driver over fare

Arrested: WEAPONS/ROBBERY of PERSON: 1000 blk Currie Av: Suspect pulled handgun robbed man of his property, robbery interrupted by First Precinct Bike Patrol officers, who saw suspect throw loaded gun, suspect arrested, booked; victim refused to cooperate with investigation (suspect convicted felon (robbery, weapons and drugs), case submitted for federal prosecution.

Juvenile Unit

Investigating/Charged: ROBBERY of PERSON: Franklin/Hennepin Avs: Suspect robbed victim using strong-arm tactics

Investigating: ROBBERY of PERSON: 34^th/Longfellow Av S: 4 suspects in tan SUV robbed victim

Charged: ROBBERY of PERSON:35^th/Grand Av S: Victim robbed at gas station; 3 additional adult suspects not charged

Investigating: ASSAULT: 33^rd E/5^th Av S: Suspect associated with Bloods gang

Investigating: ASSAULT: Jackson/Spring Sts: Victims crossing street when suspect pointed handgun at them; teens know one another from school

Investigating: ASSAULT: 3200 blk Penn Av N: Officers called to Shooting, but discovered suspect only pointed gun at victims

Investigating: ASSAULT: 3900 blk Dupont Av N: Officers responded to Person with Gun call; victim taken to HCMC’ suspect linked to another shooting

Investigating: ASSAULT/ROBBERY: 3600 blk Penn Av N: Several similar incidents in area

Juvenile Criminal Apprehension Team (JCAT): Officers checked 30 addresses; 13 arrested

Probation Checks: Officers on Mpls Anti-Violence Initiative Team (MAVI) checked on 5 juveniles

Narcotics Unit

Investigating: Identified suspect believed to be cocaine courier, suspect described as routinely traveling from Minnesota to Houston, TX to obtain cocaine from unidentified source; timely information developed that indicated suspect would be leaving by plane to procure shipment of cocaine; acting on this information, MPD Narcotics with Airport PD assistance tracked suspect to no avail; MPD Narcotics assisted by HCSO made controlled buy of ecstasy, supplier of recovered ecstasy has been identified. This case is ongoing; officer performed extensive surveillance pertaining to an OCDETF case; MPD/ DEA, HCSO conducted undercover methamphetamine buy (OCDETF case)

Sex Crimes Unit

Investigating: 10 cases assigned

Investigating: CSC-RAPE: 1000 blk 15^th Av: Stranger Forced entry into residence, victim confronted by suspect described as White male, 18-25 yrs, 5’9 to 6’, medium build, dark brown/black hair, scruffy hair on sides of face; victim jumped from 2^nd story window, sustained broken ankle after assault to flee attacker; suspect at large

Charged: CSC-MOLESTATION: 1500 blk Park Av: Hotel employee entered victim’s room, assaulted victim; hotel staff provided suspect info

Charged: CSC-RAPE: 2006 Cold case DNA hit in stranger rape at knife point in Downtown; suspect is identified as convicted sex offender

Charged: CSC: 16-yr-old charged in Juvenile Court with CSC involving 12-yr-old neighbor

Predatory Offenders Div: 23 cases identify Non-compliant sex offenders; 4 cases arrested, charged; 1 referred to other agency for charging; 1 declination

Violent Crime Apprehension Team

Arrested/investigating: Probable Cause CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT-RAPE Anthony Jamal Ferguson (10/13/77): Jose Gomez (11/3/74); Probable Cause 2^nd Deg DOMESTIC ASSAULT/STRANGULATION: Travis Cortez Blanche (5/21/91); Probable Cause 2^nd Deg DOMESTIC ASSAULT: Veronica Earlean Lacy (8/02/87); Probable Cause 2^nd Deg DOMESTIC ASSAULT: Henry Lee Harris (9/8/89); Probable Cause CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT-RAPE: Arrested for Probable Cause MURDER: Adam Charles Heldt (12/25/79) , Mattie Ann Grassrope (11/17/64); Arrested for Probable Cause outstanding felony warrants Marvin Lee Bobo (6/14/88); Arrested for Probable Cause AGGRAVATED ROBBERY Jamarcus Antowan Bridges (12/2/79), Nadia Yvette Gray (2/7/83); Arrested for Probable Cause ASSAULT Nicholas Dale Pardon (1/6/88); Outstanding Cook County Illinois Felony Warrant for Probation Violation: James NMN Richmond (12/12/88)

Crime Lab

Processed: Field Operations processed 21 scenes; Computer Forensics completed 4 cases; Firearms/Tool marks completed 24 cases

Motor Vehicle Theft Program

Arrested/investigating: Probable Cause Auto Theft pickup issued for suspect that was identified from still photo, auto theft occurred in 2007 in 3^rd Precinct, suspect picked up, interview conducted, suspect charged with felony theft of motor vehicle; PC auto theft pickup had been issued on another suspect, officer advised suspect arrested on unrelated case in Anoka Co; officer went to Anoka Co, interviewed suspect, case will be presented to Hennepin Co Attorney's Office for consideration of charges; while recovering bait vehicles, officer observed vehicle that had been reported stolen in Mpls heading south on Hiawatha; vehicle confirmed via dispatch; officer continued to follow vehicle until it was lost; other squads found vehicle, continued to follow it, vehicle lost again, found again, vehicle pursuit was called off per a supervisor, short time later, officers were notified same vehicle possibly involved in armed robbery

MPD/ATF Weapons Task Force

Investigating: Received 7 cases for investigation, 7 arrested; in many cases, individuals were violent felons, documented gang members; 7 cases presented for charging, 3 cases charged, 1 case deferred, 3 cases awaiting charges; assisted MN Fugitive Task Force on homicide case

Special Operations Division

SOD Patrol: Answered/initiated 96 calls; made 27 suspicious vehicle/person stops, 30 traffic stops; SOD patrol worked the May Day detail this weekend; during the detail, SOD patrolled the city, trained with Mobile Field Force Divisions; in 3200 blk Knox N, SOD officers stopped a stolen vehicle, driver arrested for Auto Theft, the passenger arrested for possession of crack cocaine

Warrant Team: Executed 6 warrants, 7 felony arrests; team assigned to the May Day Detail; recovered following weapons: 2 .45 cal handguns, 3 shotguns, 2 rifles, 9mm handgun

Traffic Unit: Officers made 469 stops, issued 503 citations, made 53 arrests; officers also investigated 21 accidents, 6 squad accidents

Bomb Unit: Conducted presentation with bomb truck, robots, bomb suits for “Kids, Cops and Firefighters” Open House at SOC; provided support for May Day protest detail

K9: Team responded to burglary in progress in 3000 blk 13^th Av S, suspect fled from church as officers arrived, was apprehended by K9; K9 team assisted 4^th pct officers chase suspect wanted for narcotics; K9 tracked; apprehended suspect; K9 team assisted 4^th pct officers on burglary in progress in 2000 blk Willow Av N, K9 located suspect hiding inside of dwelling

Licensing Unit

Compliance checks had to be rescheduled, shopper cancelled, unable to get replacement in time; detail scheduled for this week, mix of ten on- and off-sale licensees; finalizing details to assist 2^nd Precinct with 1^st on-sale false ID detail (first off-sale detail netted 3 arrests)

Support Services

Processed: 1017 Property Inventories; 551 Booking Sheets processed; reviewed, processed 705 gun registration cards

CODEFOR PATTERNS & ACTIONS

1^st Precinct: Down 12% this week and for the year, total violent crime rates continue to trend downward. Robbery increased by 17% this week, yet remains 2% less for the year to date. Property crime totals fell by 10% this week, but have increased by 14% this year over 2007.

2^nd Precinct: Overall violent crime remains significantly lower in all categories this week and this year; down 50% this week and 36% this year to date. Property crimes are following the same trend: down 52% this week and 37% this year.

3^rd Precinct: Violent crime totals rose this week by 17% driven by an increase in the number of rapes and aggravated assaults. Violent crime rates for the year, however, are 2% lower over 2007 this year to date. Larceny increased by 47% this week, increasing the total property crime rate by 14% for the week, although still down 1% lower than last year at this time.

4^th Precinct: Total violent crime remains 16% lower than last year by this time, but did increase by 20% this week. This week’s increase was due to an increase in the number of aggravated assaults which involved multiple victims. Property crime rose 13% this week, but is 22% lower this year to date.

5^th Precinct: Though down by 31% this week, violent crime overall for the year has risen by 3% due to an increase in robbery and rape. The number of auto thefts increased from 5 to 13 in this same reporting week over last year, contributing to the total 7% increase in property crime this week. For the year to date period, however, property crime remains 9% lower than in 2007.

Media Highlights

KARE11:”Minneapolis to fight crime on three wheels”: http://www.kare11.com/video/player.aspx?sid=510107&aid=69840

WCCO TV: “MN Officers Bike To Honor Fallen Comrades”: http://wcco.com/local/minnesota.law.enforcement.2.715377.html

“A look inside new MPD squad cars”: http://wcco.com/video/?id=40972@wcco.dayport.com

CITYWIDE TRENDS The MPLS total violent crime rate continues to be lower than last year by 11%. MPLS has had 13 homicides this year to date (none this week). This is a 32% decrease from 19 homicides at this time in 2007. Robberies decreased by 31% this week. The year-to-date decrease is 11% compared to 2007. Aggravated assaults are 11% lower in this year-to-date period. Rape has decreased by 5% this year. Total property crimes decreased by 12% in this year period. weapons have been recovered this year, this week.	1^st PRECINCT	2^nd PRECINCT	3^rd PRECINCT	4^th PRECINCT	5^th PRECINCT
	1^st Av N/4^th St: Shots fired near pizza restaurant; officers observed vehicle speeding from parking lot as dispatch was receiving vehicle info; officers, along with State Patrol troopers, stopped vehicle just short of Dowling Av N on I-94; vehicle had MN license plate, SD license plate, VIN completely covered; casing also recovered from vehicle: Arrested/WEAPON DISCHARGE/ PROPERTY DAMAGE/ FALSE INFO CID investigating	15^th/Como Avs SE: Victim sexually assaulted in home by unknown suspect in early morning; victim able to escape, but injured ankle when jumping from window to escape attacker; Crime Alert issued; Officers/SAFE CPS met with area, student housing mangers to alert other residents to crime CID investigating	4^th Av S/Lake St E: Officers responded to Person with Weapon call; caller reported suspects robbing people, then fleeing on bus; officers stopped 3 juveniles, 1 with gun, others with knives all transported to Juvenile Center: 1 Arrested/WEAPON CID investigating	31^st/6^th Sts: Officers observed four males standing on corner that dispersed when they saw officers; 1 man began to walk in different direction, refused to yield to officer’s request to stop, fled; officers apprehended him, recovered loaded 22 cal handgun: Arrested/ WEAPON CID investigating	Irving Av S/Mount Curve: Officers dispatched to indecent exposure call; suspect exposing himself while in car; caller provided description, plate; officers located car; suspect, wearing only pantyhose, identified by caller; citizen’s arrest signed; suspect resides in 2800 blk Irving Av S: Arrested/ INDECENT EXPOSURE CID investigating
	10 blk E Grant St: CRT Officers conducted search warrant at apt, recovered 7oz crack, tablets of ecstasy, stolen handgun, $1,540 cash; federal agents will review this case: Arrested/NARCOTICS CID investigating	1000 blk 26^th Av SE: Officers sent to unknown trouble met by victim who stated he just saw unknown suspect his home leaving with power drill in hand; victim attempted to hold suspect but he escaped; caught by officers few houses away from burglary: Arrested/ BURGLARY Precinct investigating	3500 blk 22^nd Av S: Officers responded to Shots Fired call in very early morning hours; .45 cal casings discovered later in area; caller called back to report same suspicious vehicle had returned, was in front of residence; officers took report of car with bullet damage at 36^th St/18^th Av S CID investigating	18^th/Morgan Avs N: CRT officer received info from Confidential Informant regarding meeting between gang members at North Commons Park, 1 person carrying gun; responded with Gang Strike Force officers; recovered loaded 9mm handgun reported stolen in St. Paul: Arrested/ WEAPON (14-yr-old with extensive arrest record) CID investigating	58^th/Blaisdell Av S: Around 230 am officers observed suspects breaking into vehicles, causing felony-level damage: 3 Arrested/ DAMAGE to MOTOR VEHICLE/CURFEW (1 juvenile) Precinct investigating
Investigations Units ~ Special Operations ~ Joint Task Forces ~ Support Operations
Robbery Unit	Investigating: 32 new cases routed, 13 cases assigned: 12 ROBBERY of PERSON, 5 assigned; 14 AGGRAVATED ROBBERY of PERSON (including AUTO), 5 assigned; 4 ROBBERY of BUSINESS, 3 cases assigned; 1 cases closed by arrest; 0 cases exceptionally cleared; 3 cases unfounded; 7 cases transferred to another unit; 12 cases open pending additional information; 9 cases open Investigating: ROBBERY of BUSINESS: 6000 Portland Av S: Suspect entered store, pulled knife on clerk, robbed store of cash, fled Investigating: ROBBERY of BUSINESS: 5400 Lyndale Av S: Suspect entered store, pulled knife on clerk, robbed store of cash, fled Arrested: ROBBERY of BUSINESS: Above suspect robbing gas station in Bloomington when police pulled up, interrupted robbery, suspect fled in vehicle, arrested, (suspect had recently been released from prison) suspect tied to both Mpls robberies, case will be referred to county attorney’s office for charging Arrested: ROBBERY of PERSON: 10 blk E Grant St: Suspect got into dispute with taxi driver over fare Arrested: WEAPONS/ROBBERY of PERSON: 1000 blk Currie Av: Suspect pulled handgun robbed man of his property, robbery interrupted by First Precinct Bike Patrol officers, who saw suspect throw loaded gun, suspect arrested, booked; victim refused to cooperate with investigation (suspect convicted felon (robbery, weapons and drugs), case submitted for federal prosecution.
Juvenile Unit	Investigating/Charged: ROBBERY of PERSON: Franklin/Hennepin Avs: Suspect robbed victim using strong-arm tactics Investigating: ROBBERY of PERSON: 34^th/Longfellow Av S: 4 suspects in tan SUV robbed victim Charged: ROBBERY of PERSON:35^th/Grand Av S: Victim robbed at gas station; 3 additional adult suspects not charged Investigating: ASSAULT: 33^rd E/5^th Av S: Suspect associated with Bloods gang Investigating: ASSAULT: Jackson/Spring Sts: Victims crossing street when suspect pointed handgun at them; teens know one another from school Investigating: ASSAULT: 3200 blk Penn Av N: Officers called to Shooting, but discovered suspect only pointed gun at victims Investigating: ASSAULT: 3900 blk Dupont Av N: Officers responded to Person with Gun call; victim taken to HCMC’ suspect linked to another shooting Investigating: ASSAULT/ROBBERY: 3600 blk Penn Av N: Several similar incidents in area Juvenile Criminal Apprehension Team (JCAT): Officers checked 30 addresses; 13 arrested Probation Checks: Officers on Mpls Anti-Violence Initiative Team (MAVI) checked on 5 juveniles
Narcotics Unit	Investigating: Identified suspect believed to be cocaine courier, suspect described as routinely traveling from Minnesota to Houston, TX to obtain cocaine from unidentified source; timely information developed that indicated suspect would be leaving by plane to procure shipment of cocaine; acting on this information, MPD Narcotics with Airport PD assistance tracked suspect to no avail; MPD Narcotics assisted by HCSO made controlled buy of ecstasy, supplier of recovered ecstasy has been identified. This case is ongoing; officer performed extensive surveillance pertaining to an OCDETF case; MPD/ DEA, HCSO conducted undercover methamphetamine buy (OCDETF case)
Sex Crimes Unit	Investigating: 10 cases assigned Investigating: CSC-RAPE: 1000 blk 15^th Av: Stranger Forced entry into residence, victim confronted by suspect described as White male, 18-25 yrs, 5’9 to 6’, medium build, dark brown/black hair, scruffy hair on sides of face; victim jumped from 2^nd story window, sustained broken ankle after assault to flee attacker; suspect at large Charged: CSC-MOLESTATION: 1500 blk Park Av: Hotel employee entered victim’s room, assaulted victim; hotel staff provided suspect info Charged: CSC-RAPE: 2006 Cold case DNA hit in stranger rape at knife point in Downtown; suspect is identified as convicted sex offender Charged: CSC: 16-yr-old charged in Juvenile Court with CSC involving 12-yr-old neighbor Predatory Offenders Div: 23 cases identify Non-compliant sex offenders; 4 cases arrested, charged; 1 referred to other agency for charging; 1 declination
Violent Crime Apprehension Team	Arrested/investigating: Probable Cause CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT-RAPE Anthony Jamal Ferguson (10/13/77): Jose Gomez (11/3/74); Probable Cause 2^nd Deg DOMESTIC ASSAULT/STRANGULATION: Travis Cortez Blanche (5/21/91); Probable Cause 2^nd Deg DOMESTIC ASSAULT: Veronica Earlean Lacy (8/02/87); Probable Cause 2^nd Deg DOMESTIC ASSAULT: Henry Lee Harris (9/8/89); Probable Cause CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT-RAPE: Arrested for Probable Cause MURDER: Adam Charles Heldt (12/25/79) , Mattie Ann Grassrope (11/17/64); Arrested for Probable Cause outstanding felony warrants Marvin Lee Bobo (6/14/88); Arrested for Probable Cause AGGRAVATED ROBBERY Jamarcus Antowan Bridges (12/2/79), Nadia Yvette Gray (2/7/83); Arrested for Probable Cause ASSAULT Nicholas Dale Pardon (1/6/88); Outstanding Cook County Illinois Felony Warrant for Probation Violation: James NMN Richmond (12/12/88)
Crime Lab	Processed: Field Operations processed 21 scenes; Computer Forensics completed 4 cases; Firearms/Tool marks completed 24 cases
Motor Vehicle Theft Program	Arrested/investigating: Probable Cause Auto Theft pickup issued for suspect that was identified from still photo, auto theft occurred in 2007 in 3^rd Precinct, suspect picked up, interview conducted, suspect charged with felony theft of motor vehicle; PC auto theft pickup had been issued on another suspect, officer advised suspect arrested on unrelated case in Anoka Co; officer went to Anoka Co, interviewed suspect, case will be presented to Hennepin Co Attorney's Office for consideration of charges; while recovering bait vehicles, officer observed vehicle that had been reported stolen in Mpls heading south on Hiawatha; vehicle confirmed via dispatch; officer continued to follow vehicle until it was lost; other squads found vehicle, continued to follow it, vehicle lost again, found again, vehicle pursuit was called off per a supervisor, short time later, officers were notified same vehicle possibly involved in armed robbery
MPD/ATF Weapons Task Force	Investigating: Received 7 cases for investigation, 7 arrested; in many cases, individuals were violent felons, documented gang members; 7 cases presented for charging, 3 cases charged, 1 case deferred, 3 cases awaiting charges; assisted MN Fugitive Task Force on homicide case
Special Operations Division	SOD Patrol: Answered/initiated 96 calls; made 27 suspicious vehicle/person stops, 30 traffic stops; SOD patrol worked the May Day detail this weekend; during the detail, SOD patrolled the city, trained with Mobile Field Force Divisions; in 3200 blk Knox N, SOD officers stopped a stolen vehicle, driver arrested for Auto Theft, the passenger arrested for possession of crack cocaine Warrant Team: Executed 6 warrants, 7 felony arrests; team assigned to the May Day Detail; recovered following weapons: 2 .45 cal handguns, 3 shotguns, 2 rifles, 9mm handgun Traffic Unit: Officers made 469 stops, issued 503 citations, made 53 arrests; officers also investigated 21 accidents, 6 squad accidents Bomb Unit: Conducted presentation with bomb truck, robots, bomb suits for “Kids, Cops and Firefighters” Open House at SOC; provided support for May Day protest detail K9: Team responded to burglary in progress in 3000 blk 13^th Av S, suspect fled from church as officers arrived, was apprehended by K9; K9 team assisted 4^th pct officers chase suspect wanted for narcotics; K9 tracked; apprehended suspect; K9 team assisted 4^th pct officers on burglary in progress in 2000 blk Willow Av N, K9 located suspect hiding inside of dwelling
Licensing Unit	Compliance checks had to be rescheduled, shopper cancelled, unable to get replacement in time; detail scheduled for this week, mix of ten on- and off-sale licensees; finalizing details to assist 2^nd Precinct with 1^st on-sale false ID detail (first off-sale detail netted 3 arrests)
Support Services	Processed: 1017 Property Inventories; 551 Booking Sheets processed; reviewed, processed 705 gun registration cards
CODEFOR PATTERNS & ACTIONS
1^st Precinct: Down 12% this week and for the year, total violent crime rates continue to trend downward. Robbery increased by 17% this week, yet remains 2% less for the year to date. Property crime totals fell by 10% this week, but have increased by 14% this year over 2007. 2^nd Precinct: Overall violent crime remains significantly lower in all categories this week and this year; down 50% this week and 36% this year to date. Property crimes are following the same trend: down 52% this week and 37% this year. 3^rd Precinct: Violent crime totals rose this week by 17% driven by an increase in the number of rapes and aggravated assaults. Violent crime rates for the year, however, are 2% lower over 2007 this year to date. Larceny increased by 47% this week, increasing the total property crime rate by 14% for the week, although still down 1% lower than last year at this time. 4^th Precinct: Total violent crime remains 16% lower than last year by this time, but did increase by 20% this week. This week’s increase was due to an increase in the number of aggravated assaults which involved multiple victims. Property crime rose 13% this week, but is 22% lower this year to date. 5^th Precinct: Though down by 31% this week, violent crime overall for the year has risen by 3% due to an increase in robbery and rape. The number of auto thefts increased from 5 to 13 in this same reporting week over last year, contributing to the total 7% increase in property crime this week. For the year to date period, however, property crime remains 9% lower than in 2007.
Media Highlights
KARE11:”Minneapolis to fight crime on three wheels”: http://www.kare11.com/video/player.aspx?sid=510107&aid=69840 WCCO TV: “MN Officers Bike To Honor Fallen Comrades”: http://wcco.com/local/minnesota.law.enforcement.2.715377.html “A look inside new MPD squad cars”: http://wcco.com/video/?id=40972@wcco.dayport.com

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