2008-05-20-MPD-Highlights2

MPD HIGHLIGHTS for the week of 20-26 May, 2008

CITYWIDE TRENDS

The MPLS total violent crime rate continues to be lower than last year by 12%.

MPLS has had 13 homicides this year to date. This is a 41% decrease from 22% homicides at this time in 2007.

Robberies decreased by 34% this week. The year-to-date decrease is

12% compared to 2007.

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

Rape has decreased by 15% this year.

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

331 weapons have been placed into evidence this year, 13 this week.

1^st PRECINCT

2^nd PRECINCT

3^rd PRECINCT

4^th PRECINCT

5^th PRECINCT

700 blk Marquette:

Officers responded to bank robbery; suspect presented note to teller, fled on foot with cash through Skyway

CID investigating

300 blk Monroe St NE: Officers responded to Shots Fired call; victim,14-yr-old son home when 2 males fired shots through their apt door; victim was shot in mid section, son grazed on elbow; narcotics found at scene; officers later saw suspect matching description at convenience store in 600 blk Broadway NE: Arrested/

ASSAULT/WEAPON

CID investigating

5400 blk Bossen Ter S: Squads dispatched to shooting in Bossen Park; victim located with non-life-threatening gunshot wound to leg told officers he was in park when shot at by group, but would not provide any other information, made statements of possible retaliation; officers unable to locate crime scene; shots damaged property in 5700 blk Bossen Terrace, but appeared to be unrelated

CID investigating

Humboldt/Ohm Avs N: Officer responded to Person with Gun call, saw 2 men hiding in bushes, then run across crowded playground at Phyllis Wheatley Ctr; suspect with gun ran away clutching waistband, tossed gun, then cylinder just as officers apprehended him; 22 cal revolver with scratched out serial number, its cylinder, rounds also recovered: 2 Arrested/WEAPON

(both juveniles with previous arrest records)

CID investigating

E Calhoun Pkwy/Lake St: Victim, witness walking around 1130 pm when approached by suspects who asked for purse; victims crossed street, suspects followed, demanded property, implied they had gun; victim became scared, threw purse to ground; suspects took purse, fled on foot; suspects wearing scarves covering faces

CID investigating

60 blk 16^th St E: Officers executed warrant at apt; recovered suspected crack cocaine, handgun, drug paraphernalia: Arrested/NARCOTICS/

WEAPON

CID investigating

2200 blk Roosevelt NE: Officers observed vehicle with no headlights going through stop lights at high rate of speed; vehicle then crashed into parked car, driver fled on foot; Officers set up perimeter; driver caught with burglary tools, evidence indicating he just stole vehicle: Arrested/ POSSESION of BURLARY TOOLS

Precinct investigating

5700 blk Sander Dr: Officers dispatched to Shooting found 18 yr-old woman shot in lower torso, suffered non-life-threatening wound; 2nd victim struck by ricochet bullet in knee; both victims treated, woman transported to HCMC; witness stated that he and victim were sitting on steps of 5700 Bossen Ter when they saw car drive by slowly, occupants of car began shooting at them; witness also stated that same had been involved in shooting there approx 2 weeks ago; he stated suspects were Somali men, officers found 5-6 bullet holes in apt building wall

CID investigating

2000 blk 2^nd St N:

Officers conducting surveillance observed employee and man arguing; man pulled out gun, fired shot, attempted to flee; K9 observed suspect vehicle matching description, stopped car; suspect in but gun wasn’t; K9 backtracked, found 380 cal w/altered serial numbers: Arrested/ WEAPON (suspect, convicted felon with 22 previous arrest records)

CID investigating

2600 E Lake of Isles Pkwy: Officers responded to Robbery of Person around midnight, possibly same suspects as above; this time victims approached by 4 suspects all covering faces with blue scarves, suspects may have fled in light-colored sedan

CID Investigating

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

Robbery Unit

Investigating: 41 new cases routed, 9 cases assigned: 22 ROBBERY of PERSON, 3 assigned; 15 AGGRAVATED ROBBERY of PERSON (including AUTO), 4 assigned; 3 ROBBERY of BUSINESS, 2 cases assigned; 3 cases closed by arrest; 0 cases exceptionally cleared; 0 cases unfounded; 4 cases transferred to another unit; 21 cases open pending additional information; 9 cases open

Investigating PATTERN of ROBBERY: People robbed while walking around Lake of Isles, Lake Calhoun around 11:30pm-12:00 am: (28^th/Fremont S; 26^th/Euclid Pl; 3300 blk Lk Calhoun Pkwy; Lake St/ Lake of Isles Pkwy): 5 similar incidents; couples walking approached by groups of 2-4 suspects, described as black men wearing bandanas

Investigating: ROBBERY of BUSINESS: 700 blk Marquette: Suspect, black male, 45-50 yrs old, 5’9”, medium build, wearing glasses, a turquoise jogging suit, presented note to teller, fled with cash loss

Juvenile Unit

Investigating/Charged: ROBBERY of PERSON: 39^th/Fremont Av N: 2 suspects robbed victim silver hand gun, later found to be replica BB gun

Investigating: ROBBERY of PERSON: Known suspect took cash, shoes from 14-yr-old victim

Charged: ASSAULT: 3500 blk Morgan N Victim confronted by suspect day before, asked if he was “ready to die”; suspect came to victim’s house with BB gun, shot at victim

Investigating: ASSAULT: 1300 blk Lowry Av N: Video surveillance at library detected face of suspect shown pointing handgun, referring to themselves as gang members

Investigating PATTERN of ROBBERY/ASSAULTS: 35^th- 44^th/Penn -Sheridan; Dowling to 50^th/Bryant - Fremont

Juvenile Criminal Apprehension Team (JCAT): Officers checked 32 addresses; 8 arrested

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

Charged: 22TRUANT; 49 CURFEW; 14 LOW LEVEL

Narcotics Unit

Training: MPD Narcotics and other law enforcement partners attended the Can Am Narcotics Conference in Nisswa, MN; office manned by Lt, officer, along with civilians; officers at conference received excellent education/instruction

Investigating: MPD/ DEA conducted undercover buy in an ongoing OCDEFT case; MPD Narcotics also assisted HCSO with controlled buy/ follow

Sex Crimes Unit

Investigating: 11 cases reported; 4 assigned

Charges pending: CSC-RAPE: 1500 blk University SE: Convicted offender identified by DNA for 5 May rape; suspect arrested 22 May

Charged: CSC-RAPE: 31^st/Arthur St SE: 23-yr-old arrested after assault of 16-yr-old victim, dragged into house

Charged: CSC-RAPE: 41^st/37^th Av S: 16-yr-old charged with rape of 15 yr-old outside of church

Violent Crime Apprehension Team

Arrested/investigating: Probable Cause CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT-RAPE Jose Gomez (11/3/74); Probable Cause CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT-RAPE: Produchee Williams (7/15/75),Vanbuchee William Bailey (1/31/77); Probable Cause CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT-RAPE: Darrius Devonte Parkman (10/28/92) ; Probable Cause 2^nd Deg ASSAULT: Damico Tyrone Anderson (12/13/92); Probable Cause 2^nd Deg ASSAULT/ROBBERY: Xavier Ulysses Medlock (12/27/90); Outstanding Federal Felony Warrant for Narcotics: Kevin Lashon Lewis (12/31/86); Outstanding Federal Felony Warrant for Probation Violation: Lorne Emanuel Harris (10/08/70)

MPD/ATF Weapons Task Force

Arrested/investigating: 13 cases assigned, 21 arrested; in most cases individuals are convicted felons, documented gang members; 7 cases presented for charging, 6 cases charged, 1 case deferred; 5 cases remain under investigation; several search warrants were executed in relation to the above cases

Motor Vehicle Theft Program

Arrested/investigating: Bait vehicles were deployed last week and we had one stolen in 1^st Precinct; 1 defendant charged in custody with felony motor vehicle theft; bait vehicle stolen in 3^rd Precinct; 4 juveniles arrested; ll released prior to being interviewed; all will be petitioned out of custody with felony motor vehicle theft; 5^th Precinct had bait vehicle stolen; 1 defendant arrested, charged in custody with felony motor vehicle theft

Special Operations Division

SOD Patrol: SOD made a number of proactive stops this week; SOD officers responded to Shots Fired call in 4th Pct; they attempted to stop 2 suspects, foot chase ensued, suspects threw .32 cal revolver, arrested; also in 4th Pct, officers stopped suspicious car, found .40 cal handgun with extended magazine, arrested driver; 3rd Pct SOD officers attempted to stop car, pursuit ensued, car crashed, driver arrested

Traffic Unit: Officers made 692 stops, issued 790 citations, made 69 arrests; officers also investigated 28 accidents, 3 squad accidents: Motorcycle Officers made 97, issued 107 citations, made 4 arrests; attended several open houses

Bomb Unit: Attended advanced bomb diagnostics course hosted by FBI Hazardous Devices Unit

K9: Team responded to assist officers who responded to an Attempt robbery in 2100 blk Chicago Av S, Pct 3 officers lost suspects in foot chase, K9 team performed track, located suspect, made apprehension at in 2100 blk Elliot Av S; K9 teams made several traffic stops, in 2 stops, drivers arrested for outstanding felony warrants; K9 team assisted on traffic stop at 33^rd/Lyndale Av N, gun, drug Ecstasy found on driver; K9 team assisted Stop Patrol SQD on traffic stop at 42^nd/Dupont Av N where drugs, gun were found on driver; K9 team assisted on officer involved shooting in Pct 3; performed track, located 2 suspects who fled from burglary in 3300 blk Newton Av N; K9 team responded to burglary in progress/auto theft, upon arrival in 2800 blk Stevens Av S suspects observed K9 team, fled on foot, but K9 apprehended 1 suspect as he attempted to climb 9-ft fence; K9 teams responded to burglary in 3200 blk Bryant Av S; officer located suspect nearby; suspect arrested for Attempted Burglary of Business; K9 team attempted to make traffic stop, driver fled resulting in pursuit; after car chase suspect crashed vehicle, fled on foot; K9 team gave chase, apprehended driver at 28^th/Columbus Av S; K9 team assisted Pct 4 officers who were in car chase, lost driver of stolen car, K9 team performed area search, located suspect hiding in 2900 blk Aldrich Av N; K9 team assisted on traffic stop at 36^th/Colfax Av N, K9 located marijuana, crack cocaine hidden in vehicle; K9 Unit focused heavily on training in preparation for annual certification test mid-June in Detroit Lakes, MN

Crime Lab

Field Operations processed 19 scenes; Forensic Garage processed 10 vehicles; Computer Forensics completed 3 cases

Support Services

Processed: 976 Property Inventories; 486 Booking Sheets processed; reviewed, processed 493 gun registration cards; handled huge turn out for bike auction, took in a record $10,683 with over 300 people bidding

CODEFOR PATTERNS & ACTIONS

1^st Precinct: Overall violent crime rates did not change from this week in 2007; they have decreased 21% in this year-to-date period. Robbery fell this week by 56%, but the number of aggravated assaults rose to 11 from 2 this week last year. Total violent crime arrests this week are up 33% from last year fro the same week. An increase in the reported number of larceny cases has driven up total property crime to 12% over this time last year.

2^nd Precinct: Violent crime totals are the lowest citywide, falling by 57% this week and by 30% for the year to date. Property crimes are remaining low, at 34% less than in 2007.

3^rd Precinct: Violent crime decreased this week by 19%, keeping the totals for the year 4% lower than in 2007. Incidents of aggravated assaults are a cause for concern; this week saw an increase of 46%. Officers are targeting patterns of assault with directed and stepped up patrols. Property crime totals are still nearly 2% lower than last year at this time.

4^th Precinct: Total violent crime remains 16% lower than last year’s in number to date. Aggravated assault increased this week, 23 were reported in comparison to 15 in this week in 2007. Property crimes have decreased for the week by 43% and for the year by 22%

5^th Precinct: Robberies and aggravated assaults increased this week, driving up violent crime rates by 19% compared with this week in 2007. Officers have noted a pattern of robberies around the lakes and are targeting these areas. Property crime totals fell by 10%.

Media Highlights

FOX9 TV:” Spanish-Language Program Offered to Metro Police Officers” http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=3684BCE6204BDAE03033E1A66B3E57EA?contentId=6607349&version=2&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1

FOX9 TV: “A scratch on a window sill leads to arrest of U of M rape suspect” http://www.kare11.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=512338

KARE 11: “Minneapolis police officer saves baby, credits Guard training and time in Iraq“ http://www.kare11.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=512113

KSTP: “Mpls. homicide rate dips as police focus on youth” http://kstp.com/article/stories/S454605.shtml?cat=206

CITYWIDE TRENDS The MPLS total violent crime rate continues to be lower than last year by 12%. MPLS has had 13 homicides this year to date. This is a 41% decrease from 22% homicides at this time in 2007. Robberies decreased by 34% this week. The year-to-date decrease is 12% compared to 2007. Aggravated assaults are 11% lower in this year-to-date period. Rape has decreased by 15% this year. Total property crimes decreased by 12% in this year period. 331 weapons have been placed into evidence this year, 13 this week.	1^st PRECINCT	2^nd PRECINCT	3^rd PRECINCT	4^th PRECINCT	5^th PRECINCT
	700 blk Marquette: Officers responded to bank robbery; suspect presented note to teller, fled on foot with cash through Skyway CID investigating	300 blk Monroe St NE: Officers responded to Shots Fired call; victim,14-yr-old son home when 2 males fired shots through their apt door; victim was shot in mid section, son grazed on elbow; narcotics found at scene; officers later saw suspect matching description at convenience store in 600 blk Broadway NE: Arrested/ ASSAULT/WEAPON CID investigating	5400 blk Bossen Ter S: Squads dispatched to shooting in Bossen Park; victim located with non-life-threatening gunshot wound to leg told officers he was in park when shot at by group, but would not provide any other information, made statements of possible retaliation; officers unable to locate crime scene; shots damaged property in 5700 blk Bossen Terrace, but appeared to be unrelated CID investigating	Humboldt/Ohm Avs N: Officer responded to Person with Gun call, saw 2 men hiding in bushes, then run across crowded playground at Phyllis Wheatley Ctr; suspect with gun ran away clutching waistband, tossed gun, then cylinder just as officers apprehended him; 22 cal revolver with scratched out serial number, its cylinder, rounds also recovered: 2 Arrested/WEAPON (both juveniles with previous arrest records) CID investigating	E Calhoun Pkwy/Lake St: Victim, witness walking around 1130 pm when approached by suspects who asked for purse; victims crossed street, suspects followed, demanded property, implied they had gun; victim became scared, threw purse to ground; suspects took purse, fled on foot; suspects wearing scarves covering faces CID investigating
	60 blk 16^th St E: Officers executed warrant at apt; recovered suspected crack cocaine, handgun, drug paraphernalia: Arrested/NARCOTICS/ WEAPON CID investigating	2200 blk Roosevelt NE: Officers observed vehicle with no headlights going through stop lights at high rate of speed; vehicle then crashed into parked car, driver fled on foot; Officers set up perimeter; driver caught with burglary tools, evidence indicating he just stole vehicle: Arrested/ POSSESION of BURLARY TOOLS Precinct investigating	5700 blk Sander Dr: Officers dispatched to Shooting found 18 yr-old woman shot in lower torso, suffered non-life-threatening wound; 2nd victim struck by ricochet bullet in knee; both victims treated, woman transported to HCMC; witness stated that he and victim were sitting on steps of 5700 Bossen Ter when they saw car drive by slowly, occupants of car began shooting at them; witness also stated that same had been involved in shooting there approx 2 weeks ago; he stated suspects were Somali men, officers found 5-6 bullet holes in apt building wall CID investigating	2000 blk 2^nd St N: Officers conducting surveillance observed employee and man arguing; man pulled out gun, fired shot, attempted to flee; K9 observed suspect vehicle matching description, stopped car; suspect in but gun wasn’t; K9 backtracked, found 380 cal w/altered serial numbers: Arrested/ WEAPON (suspect, convicted felon with 22 previous arrest records) CID investigating	2600 E Lake of Isles Pkwy: Officers responded to Robbery of Person around midnight, possibly same suspects as above; this time victims approached by 4 suspects all covering faces with blue scarves, suspects may have fled in light-colored sedan CID Investigating
Investigations Units ~ Special Operations ~ Joint Task Forces ~ Support Operations
Robbery Unit	Investigating: 41 new cases routed, 9 cases assigned: 22 ROBBERY of PERSON, 3 assigned; 15 AGGRAVATED ROBBERY of PERSON (including AUTO), 4 assigned; 3 ROBBERY of BUSINESS, 2 cases assigned; 3 cases closed by arrest; 0 cases exceptionally cleared; 0 cases unfounded; 4 cases transferred to another unit; 21 cases open pending additional information; 9 cases open Investigating PATTERN of ROBBERY: People robbed while walking around Lake of Isles, Lake Calhoun around 11:30pm-12:00 am: (28^th/Fremont S; 26^th/Euclid Pl; 3300 blk Lk Calhoun Pkwy; Lake St/ Lake of Isles Pkwy): 5 similar incidents; couples walking approached by groups of 2-4 suspects, described as black men wearing bandanas Investigating: ROBBERY of BUSINESS: 700 blk Marquette: Suspect, black male, 45-50 yrs old, 5’9”, medium build, wearing glasses, a turquoise jogging suit, presented note to teller, fled with cash loss
Juvenile Unit	Investigating/Charged: ROBBERY of PERSON: 39^th/Fremont Av N: 2 suspects robbed victim silver hand gun, later found to be replica BB gun Investigating: ROBBERY of PERSON: Known suspect took cash, shoes from 14-yr-old victim Charged: ASSAULT: 3500 blk Morgan N Victim confronted by suspect day before, asked if he was “ready to die”; suspect came to victim’s house with BB gun, shot at victim Investigating: ASSAULT: 1300 blk Lowry Av N: Video surveillance at library detected face of suspect shown pointing handgun, referring to themselves as gang members Investigating PATTERN of ROBBERY/ASSAULTS: 35^th- 44^th/Penn -Sheridan; Dowling to 50^th/Bryant - Fremont Juvenile Criminal Apprehension Team (JCAT): Officers checked 32 addresses; 8 arrested Probation Checks: Officers on Mpls Anti-Violence Initiative Team (MAVI) checked on 5 juveniles Charged: 22TRUANT; 49 CURFEW; 14 LOW LEVEL
Narcotics Unit	Training: MPD Narcotics and other law enforcement partners attended the Can Am Narcotics Conference in Nisswa, MN; office manned by Lt, officer, along with civilians; officers at conference received excellent education/instruction Investigating: MPD/ DEA conducted undercover buy in an ongoing OCDEFT case; MPD Narcotics also assisted HCSO with controlled buy/ follow
Sex Crimes Unit	Investigating: 11 cases reported; 4 assigned Charges pending: CSC-RAPE: 1500 blk University SE: Convicted offender identified by DNA for 5 May rape; suspect arrested 22 May Charged: CSC-RAPE: 31^st/Arthur St SE: 23-yr-old arrested after assault of 16-yr-old victim, dragged into house Charged: CSC-RAPE: 41^st/37^th Av S: 16-yr-old charged with rape of 15 yr-old outside of church
Violent Crime Apprehension Team	Arrested/investigating: Probable Cause CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT-RAPE Jose Gomez (11/3/74); Probable Cause CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT-RAPE: Produchee Williams (7/15/75),Vanbuchee William Bailey (1/31/77); Probable Cause CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT-RAPE: Darrius Devonte Parkman (10/28/92) ; Probable Cause 2^nd Deg ASSAULT: Damico Tyrone Anderson (12/13/92); Probable Cause 2^nd Deg ASSAULT/ROBBERY: Xavier Ulysses Medlock (12/27/90); Outstanding Federal Felony Warrant for Narcotics: Kevin Lashon Lewis (12/31/86); Outstanding Federal Felony Warrant for Probation Violation: Lorne Emanuel Harris (10/08/70)
MPD/ATF Weapons Task Force	Arrested/investigating: 13 cases assigned, 21 arrested; in most cases individuals are convicted felons, documented gang members; 7 cases presented for charging, 6 cases charged, 1 case deferred; 5 cases remain under investigation; several search warrants were executed in relation to the above cases
Motor Vehicle Theft Program	Arrested/investigating: Bait vehicles were deployed last week and we had one stolen in 1^st Precinct; 1 defendant charged in custody with felony motor vehicle theft; bait vehicle stolen in 3^rd Precinct; 4 juveniles arrested; ll released prior to being interviewed; all will be petitioned out of custody with felony motor vehicle theft; 5^th Precinct had bait vehicle stolen; 1 defendant arrested, charged in custody with felony motor vehicle theft
Special Operations Division	SOD Patrol: SOD made a number of proactive stops this week; SOD officers responded to Shots Fired call in 4th Pct; they attempted to stop 2 suspects, foot chase ensued, suspects threw .32 cal revolver, arrested; also in 4th Pct, officers stopped suspicious car, found .40 cal handgun with extended magazine, arrested driver; 3rd Pct SOD officers attempted to stop car, pursuit ensued, car crashed, driver arrested Traffic Unit: Officers made 692 stops, issued 790 citations, made 69 arrests; officers also investigated 28 accidents, 3 squad accidents: Motorcycle Officers made 97, issued 107 citations, made 4 arrests; attended several open houses Bomb Unit: Attended advanced bomb diagnostics course hosted by FBI Hazardous Devices Unit K9: Team responded to assist officers who responded to an Attempt robbery in 2100 blk Chicago Av S, Pct 3 officers lost suspects in foot chase, K9 team performed track, located suspect, made apprehension at in 2100 blk Elliot Av S; K9 teams made several traffic stops, in 2 stops, drivers arrested for outstanding felony warrants; K9 team assisted on traffic stop at 33^rd/Lyndale Av N, gun, drug Ecstasy found on driver; K9 team assisted Stop Patrol SQD on traffic stop at 42^nd/Dupont Av N where drugs, gun were found on driver; K9 team assisted on officer involved shooting in Pct 3; performed track, located 2 suspects who fled from burglary in 3300 blk Newton Av N; K9 team responded to burglary in progress/auto theft, upon arrival in 2800 blk Stevens Av S suspects observed K9 team, fled on foot, but K9 apprehended 1 suspect as he attempted to climb 9-ft fence; K9 teams responded to burglary in 3200 blk Bryant Av S; officer located suspect nearby; suspect arrested for Attempted Burglary of Business; K9 team attempted to make traffic stop, driver fled resulting in pursuit; after car chase suspect crashed vehicle, fled on foot; K9 team gave chase, apprehended driver at 28^th/Columbus Av S; K9 team assisted Pct 4 officers who were in car chase, lost driver of stolen car, K9 team performed area search, located suspect hiding in 2900 blk Aldrich Av N; K9 team assisted on traffic stop at 36^th/Colfax Av N, K9 located marijuana, crack cocaine hidden in vehicle; K9 Unit focused heavily on training in preparation for annual certification test mid-June in Detroit Lakes, MN
Crime Lab	Field Operations processed 19 scenes; Forensic Garage processed 10 vehicles; Computer Forensics completed 3 cases
Support Services	Processed: 976 Property Inventories; 486 Booking Sheets processed; reviewed, processed 493 gun registration cards; handled huge turn out for bike auction, took in a record $10,683 with over 300 people bidding
CODEFOR PATTERNS & ACTIONS
1^st Precinct: Overall violent crime rates did not change from this week in 2007; they have decreased 21% in this year-to-date period. Robbery fell this week by 56%, but the number of aggravated assaults rose to 11 from 2 this week last year. Total violent crime arrests this week are up 33% from last year fro the same week. An increase in the reported number of larceny cases has driven up total property crime to 12% over this time last year. 2^nd Precinct: Violent crime totals are the lowest citywide, falling by 57% this week and by 30% for the year to date. Property crimes are remaining low, at 34% less than in 2007. 3^rd Precinct: Violent crime decreased this week by 19%, keeping the totals for the year 4% lower than in 2007. Incidents of aggravated assaults are a cause for concern; this week saw an increase of 46%. Officers are targeting patterns of assault with directed and stepped up patrols. Property crime totals are still nearly 2% lower than last year at this time. 4^th Precinct: Total violent crime remains 16% lower than last year’s in number to date. Aggravated assault increased this week, 23 were reported in comparison to 15 in this week in 2007. Property crimes have decreased for the week by 43% and for the year by 22% 5^th Precinct: Robberies and aggravated assaults increased this week, driving up violent crime rates by 19% compared with this week in 2007. Officers have noted a pattern of robberies around the lakes and are targeting these areas. Property crime totals fell by 10%.
Media Highlights
FOX9 TV:” Spanish-Language Program Offered to Metro Police Officers” http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=3684BCE6204BDAE03033E1A66B3E57EA?contentId=6607349&version=2&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1 FOX9 TV: “A scratch on a window sill leads to arrest of U of M rape suspect” http://www.kare11.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=512338 KARE 11: “Minneapolis police officer saves baby, credits Guard training and time in Iraq“ http://www.kare11.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=512113 KSTP: “Mpls. homicide rate dips as police focus on youth” http://kstp.com/article/stories/S454605.shtml?cat=206

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