2008-06-10-MPD-Highlights

MPD HIGHLIGHTS for the week of 10-16 June, 2008

CITYWIDE TRENDS

The MPLS total violent crime rate continues to be lower than last year by 13%.

MPLS has had 17 homicides this year to date. This is a 32% decrease from 25 homicides at this time in 2007.

Robberies decreased by 49% this week. The year-to-date decrease is

17% compared to 2007.

Aggravated assaults were 7% lower in this year-to-date period.

Rape has decreased by 11% this year.

Total property crimes decreased by 10% in this year period.

366 weapons have been placed into evidence this year, 12 this week.

1^st PRECINCT

2^nd PRECINCT

3^rd PRECINCT

4^th PRECINCT

5^th PRECINCT

3^rd St/Chicago:

Officer followed stolen vehicle into First Precinct, that had been taken in carjacking, earlier in day; stopped by several squads without incident: 2 Arrested/ ROBBERY

CID investigating

1800 blk Jackson St NE: Officers responded to Fight call; victim hit on head with pipe, suffered laceration, transported to HCMC; suspect apprehended at scene; witnesses uncooperative, but officers learned victim, suspect had dated same woman: Arrested/

ASSAULT

CID investigating

13^th/Franklin S: Double shooting resulted in non-life threatening injuries to both victims; officers responded, but unable to locate a victim at the scene; short time later, victim found at HCMC; 911 call from 1900 blk Clinton Av S; both victims treated at HCMC; victim shot in forearm, other victim shot in hip; both victims sustained non-life threatening injuries; both victims gave limited, conflicting info to officers; no suspect info

CID investigating

900 blk Vincent Av N: 3 victims approached by victims, 1 brandished handgun, demanded money, cell phones, fled with cash, property; victim said they knew suspects, officers went to residence, found victims’ property, gun matching description; victims identified suspects: 2 Arrested/AGGRAVATED ROBBERY

(1 juvenile)

CID investigating

4600 blk 1^st Av S:

Victim went to gas station parking lot with non-life-threatening gunshot wound to buttocks after being shot during altercation; 1 group fired at another group near bus stop; casings recovered near scene, gun found 2 blks away; witness to shooting could not ID suspect during a show-up but another witness did ID this suspect as person he saw throw rifle away: Arrested/ WEAPON

CID investigating

900 blk 2^nd Av: Officers responded to Burglary of Business/Damage to Property, report was taken; condo building under construction;

unknown suspect(s) entered building, several units, damaged them, leaving behind anti-capitalist slogans, tagger graffiti; info shared with Intelligence and Graffiti Units

CID investigating

2500 blk 5^th St NE:

Officers execute search warrant, assisted Assault Unit case; 4 long guns, 3 pellet guns removed from residence: Arrested/TERRORISTIC THREATS

Precinct investigating

35^th/Chicago S: Officers dispatched to Shots call, located shooting victim; rescue, ambulance responded, transported victim to HCMC

CID investigating

2600 blk Humboldt Av N:

Officers on patrol observed vehicle, driver sped away when he saw squad; officers discovered car was stolen; driver crashed into parked car, fence, fled on foot; officers apprehended suspect without incident: Arrested/ FLEE/RECOVERED VEHICLE

CID investigating

3600 1^st Av S: Officers responded to residence, found two victims dead at scene or apparent homicide; Crime Lab, Homicide Unit called to scene; investigators later arrested to juvenile suspects: 2 Arrested/MURDER

CID Investigating

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

Homicide Unit

Charged: On 13 Jun 5^th Precinct officers responded to 3639 1^st Av S when boyfriend of adult female victim came home, found his 36-yr-old girlfriend, 10-yr-old son deceased inside lower unit of duplex; both were victims of apparent homicide; Hennepin Co Atty’s Office has charged 2 juveniles Brian Lee Flowers (6/21/91), Stafon Edward Thompson (5/2/91) with 2 counts each MURDER

Robbery Unit

Investigating: 39 new cases routed, 9 cases assigned: 12 ROBBERY of PERSON, 4 assigned; 26 AGGRAVATED ROBBERY of PERSON (including AUTO), 6 assigned; 1 ROBBERY of BUSINESS, 0 cases assigned; 5 cases closed by arrest; 1 case exceptionally cleared; 1 cases unfounded; 6 cases transferred to another unit; 15 cases open pending additional information; 3 cases open

Investigating: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY: 700 blk Vincent Av N: Man robbed at gunpoint in driveway of his residence by 2 suspects armed with silver handgun

Investigating: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY: Oak Park/Penn Avs N: 3 teens robbed at gunpoint by 2 suspects armed with silver handgun; victim recognized suspect, led police to 900 blk Russell Av N; officers gained entry into dwelling, arrested juvenile suspect; investigator got juvenile charged in earlier robbery on Vincent Av. N, robbery in this case’ 2^nd suspect charged with this robbery; both suspects have extensive criminal histories, including arrests for Aggravated Robbery

Investigating: ROBBERY of PERSON: 400 blk Madison St NE: Man alleges he was chased, robbed by2 suspects, driving (MN) SEY-151; Investigator discovered victim, suspect knew one another, that incident was over cash debt; both detained, case referred to county attorney’s office for possible charges

Investigating: ROBBERY of PERSON/CARJACK: Broadway/James Av N: Victim alleged that he was robbed by 4 suspects, had his friend’s car taken; 4 suspects apprehended in car claimed they took car in exchange for crack cocaine

Investigating: ROBBERY of PERSON/CARJACK: 2200 Lyndale Av S: Victim claims 2 suspects took his friend’s car by force; later 2 suspects arrested inside the car on 3^rd/ Chicago Av; victim refused to come in for statement, refused to cooperate in the investigation

Juvenile Unit

Charged: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY: 18^th/29^th St E: Victim robbed by suspect armed with BB gun while walking from store; suspect apprehended 4 blks away, victim identified suspect who was found with victim’s cell phone

Charged: ROBBERY of PERSON: 900 blk Vincent-700 blk Upton N: Suspects apprehended after committing 2 robberies

Charged: ROBBERY of PERSON: 26^th/Monroe: Suspects robbed victim, attempted to flee in vehicle when stopped by officers; victim positively identified 2 suspects that were sitting in the back of vehicle

Charged: ASSAULT: 100 blk 9^th St N: Ambulance drivers assaulted when family member was refused ride to hospital

Investigating: ASSAULT: 60 blk Van White Mem Blvd: Suspect threatened to cut victim’s throat

Investigating PATTERN of ROBBERY/ASSAULTS: 3 suspects’ robberies; 34^th/Hennepin – 2600 blk Bryant - 19^th Av S: Victim/witness description suspect 1: Black male, 16-20 yrs, 5’9”, thin wearing black baseball cap, white t-shirt; suspect 2: Black male, 16-20 yrs old, blue t-shirt, brown pants; suspect 3 unknown clothing; vehicle, possibly silver car

Cited: 69 CURFEW; 7 LOW LEVEL

Narcotics Unit

Investigating: Narcotics Officers assisted Hennepin Co Narcotics on joint case; undercover officer purchased 100 tablets of Ecstasy, followed target to address in Coon Rapids

Investigating: Ongoing long-term investigation of MPD/DEA Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force case resulted in stopping vehicle, recovering 4 oz crystal methamphetamine; drugs, vehicle seized; 2 individuals identified, released

Investigating: Narcotics, MN Gang Strike Force executed search warrant in 1900 Newton Av N with assistance of SWAT for entry; officers arrested 4, recovered 2 oz marijuana, 3.5 grams crack cocaine, vehicle, $500

Investigating: Ongoing narcotics investigations into gang; MGSF also involved; search warrant to be executed

Training: Several officers participated in BCA training regarding illicit crimes for profit, financial crimes, money laundering, medical marijuana, etc.

Sex Crimes Unit

Investigating: 18 cases reported; 10 assigned

Charges: CSC-RAPE: Suspect charged with 2 counts of CSC; suspect, 400lb man, assaulted physically/mentally impaired juvenile female; stalked her at her school

Predatory Offender Registration: Initiated 9 new cases of Failure to Register; 2 arrested/Non-complaint Predatory Offender; 1 case declined by Hennepin Co Atty; 6 complaints signed; 30 Homeless registrants were updated to ‘Non-Compliant’; Current total non-complaint in Mpls: 187 (189 last week)

Violent Crime Apprehension Team

Arrested/investigating: Probable Cause CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT-RAPE Jose Gomez (11/3/74); Probable Cause 1^st Deg ARSON/BURLARY: Marcus Derell Stigger (1/20/77); Probable Cause CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT-RAPE: Michael Joseph Wilson (3/7/88) ; Probable Cause 2^nd Deg ASSAULT: Rashad Arthur Russell (5/25/82); Probable Cause ATTEMPTED AGGRAVATED ROBBERY: Michael Calhoun Offord (11/21/81); Outstanding Hennepin Co Felony Warrant for Murder: Andre Dewayne Stevenson (9/02/85); Probable Cause CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT-RAPE: David Lucas Franklin (11/11/53); Outstanding Federal Felony Warrant for Narcotics: Carllows Battles (06/19/79)

MPD/ATF Weapons Task Force

Arrested/investigating: 6 cases assigned, 11 arrested; in most cases individuals are convicted felons, documented gang members; 5 cases presented for charging, 1 case charged, 1 case open; 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 4^th Precinct; suspect exited vehicle before police arrived; video still will be made, distributed to see if suspect can be identified; 3^rd Precinct had bait vehicle stolen; suspect arrested, charged with felony Motor Vehicle Theft

Special Operations Division

SOD Patrol: SOD Patrol answered/initiated 244 calls, made 63 Traffic Stops, 38 Suspicious stops, 17 arrests (2 felonies); in 2500 blk of 12^th

Av, SOD officers responded to Shooting, received info found 1 of 2 shooting suspects; suspect arrested for felony assault; SOD officers received info about attempted kidnapping of 8-yr-old female in 3^rd Pct, SOD officers found vehicle involved, arrested suspect for felony kidnapping; SOD officers received info about domestic arson incident in 4^th Pct, found suspect at 16^th/Newton, arrested him for felony arson

Traffic Unit: Officers made 654 stops, issued 694 citations, made 55 arrests; officers also investigated 24 accidents, 1 squad accident: Motorcycle Officers made 81stops, issued 90 citations, made 1 arrest

Bomb Unit: Secret Service dignitary protection detail for VP Cheney

K9: 2 K9 teams assisted homicide investigators in 5^th Pct at double homicide scene, amount of evidence recovered by team; K9 teams responded to burglary in progress in 3^rd Pct (36^th/Lake St), burglar attempted to escape on bike, K9 apprehended him; at 36^th/Cedar Av S, K9 responded to Robbery at gunpoint; K9 apprehended robber, recovered replica handgun, K9 responded to 1300 blk Lowry on attempt pick up for Sexual Assault suspect, suspect refused to surrender, K9 gave a warning, suspect surrendered immediately; in 3^rd Pct, K9 responded to burglary of church; 2 suspects fled, Pct officers arrested 1, K9 tracked, apprehended 2^nd suspect

Crime Lab

Field Operations processed 25 scenes; Forensic Garage processed 9 vehicles; Computer Forensics completed 0 cases; Fireams/Toolmarks completed 17 cases

Support Services

Processed: 1104 Property Inventories; 508 Booking Sheets processed; reviewed, processed 696 gun registration cards;

CODEFOR PATTERNS & ACTIONS (no meeting held this week)

1^st Precinct: Overall violent crime rates rose 5% this week, driven an increase in aggravated assaults. Robbery fell this week by 25%, but the number of aggravated assaults rose to 11 from 5 this week last year. An 18% increase in the reported number of larceny cases has driven up total property crime to 9% over this time last year.

2^nd Precinct: Violent crime totals are 27% lower this year to date, but have risen 18% this week from 11 to 13 this week. Property crimes remain lower as well at 30% less than in 2007.

3^rd Precinct: Violent crime decreased this week by 44%, keeping the totals for the year 5% lower than in 2007. Incidents of aggravated assaults are a cause for concern; this week there was a 22% decrease, they are up 5% for the year. Property crime totals remain lower than last year.

4^th Precinct: Total violent crime remains 17% lower than last year’s in number to date. There was an increase in the number of rapes reported this week (6) compared to 1 reported last year. Property crimes have decreased for the year by 19%.

5^th Precinct: Robberies and aggravated assaults fell this week, lowering violent crime rates again, now by 3% compared with this week in 2007. Property crime totals fell by 9%.

CITYWIDE TRENDS The MPLS total violent crime rate continues to be lower than last year by 13%. MPLS has had 17 homicides this year to date. This is a 32% decrease from 25 homicides at this time in 2007. Robberies decreased by 49% this week. The year-to-date decrease is 17% compared to 2007. Aggravated assaults were 7% lower in this year-to-date period. Rape has decreased by 11% this year. Total property crimes decreased by 10% in this year period. 366 weapons have been placed into evidence this year, 12 this week.	1^st PRECINCT	2^nd PRECINCT	3^rd PRECINCT	4^th PRECINCT	5^th PRECINCT
	3^rd St/Chicago: Officer followed stolen vehicle into First Precinct, that had been taken in carjacking, earlier in day; stopped by several squads without incident: 2 Arrested/ ROBBERY CID investigating	1800 blk Jackson St NE: Officers responded to Fight call; victim hit on head with pipe, suffered laceration, transported to HCMC; suspect apprehended at scene; witnesses uncooperative, but officers learned victim, suspect had dated same woman: Arrested/ ASSAULT CID investigating	13^th/Franklin S: Double shooting resulted in non-life threatening injuries to both victims; officers responded, but unable to locate a victim at the scene; short time later, victim found at HCMC; 911 call from 1900 blk Clinton Av S; both victims treated at HCMC; victim shot in forearm, other victim shot in hip; both victims sustained non-life threatening injuries; both victims gave limited, conflicting info to officers; no suspect info CID investigating	900 blk Vincent Av N: 3 victims approached by victims, 1 brandished handgun, demanded money, cell phones, fled with cash, property; victim said they knew suspects, officers went to residence, found victims’ property, gun matching description; victims identified suspects: 2 Arrested/AGGRAVATED ROBBERY (1 juvenile) CID investigating	4600 blk 1^st Av S: Victim went to gas station parking lot with non-life-threatening gunshot wound to buttocks after being shot during altercation; 1 group fired at another group near bus stop; casings recovered near scene, gun found 2 blks away; witness to shooting could not ID suspect during a show-up but another witness did ID this suspect as person he saw throw rifle away: Arrested/ WEAPON CID investigating
	900 blk 2^nd Av: Officers responded to Burglary of Business/Damage to Property, report was taken; condo building under construction; unknown suspect(s) entered building, several units, damaged them, leaving behind anti-capitalist slogans, tagger graffiti; info shared with Intelligence and Graffiti Units CID investigating	2500 blk 5^th St NE: Officers execute search warrant, assisted Assault Unit case; 4 long guns, 3 pellet guns removed from residence: Arrested/TERRORISTIC THREATS Precinct investigating	35^th/Chicago S: Officers dispatched to Shots call, located shooting victim; rescue, ambulance responded, transported victim to HCMC CID investigating	2600 blk Humboldt Av N: Officers on patrol observed vehicle, driver sped away when he saw squad; officers discovered car was stolen; driver crashed into parked car, fence, fled on foot; officers apprehended suspect without incident: Arrested/ FLEE/RECOVERED VEHICLE CID investigating	3600 1^st Av S: Officers responded to residence, found two victims dead at scene or apparent homicide; Crime Lab, Homicide Unit called to scene; investigators later arrested to juvenile suspects: 2 Arrested/MURDER CID Investigating
Investigations Units ~ Special Operations ~ Joint Task Forces ~ Support Operations
Homicide Unit	Charged: On 13 Jun 5^th Precinct officers responded to 3639 1^st Av S when boyfriend of adult female victim came home, found his 36-yr-old girlfriend, 10-yr-old son deceased inside lower unit of duplex; both were victims of apparent homicide; Hennepin Co Atty’s Office has charged 2 juveniles Brian Lee Flowers (6/21/91), Stafon Edward Thompson (5/2/91) with 2 counts each MURDER
Robbery Unit	Investigating: 39 new cases routed, 9 cases assigned: 12 ROBBERY of PERSON, 4 assigned; 26 AGGRAVATED ROBBERY of PERSON (including AUTO), 6 assigned; 1 ROBBERY of BUSINESS, 0 cases assigned; 5 cases closed by arrest; 1 case exceptionally cleared; 1 cases unfounded; 6 cases transferred to another unit; 15 cases open pending additional information; 3 cases open Investigating: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY: 700 blk Vincent Av N: Man robbed at gunpoint in driveway of his residence by 2 suspects armed with silver handgun Investigating: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY: Oak Park/Penn Avs N: 3 teens robbed at gunpoint by 2 suspects armed with silver handgun; victim recognized suspect, led police to 900 blk Russell Av N; officers gained entry into dwelling, arrested juvenile suspect; investigator got juvenile charged in earlier robbery on Vincent Av. N, robbery in this case’ 2^nd suspect charged with this robbery; both suspects have extensive criminal histories, including arrests for Aggravated Robbery Investigating: ROBBERY of PERSON: 400 blk Madison St NE: Man alleges he was chased, robbed by2 suspects, driving (MN) SEY-151; Investigator discovered victim, suspect knew one another, that incident was over cash debt; both detained, case referred to county attorney’s office for possible charges Investigating: ROBBERY of PERSON/CARJACK: Broadway/James Av N: Victim alleged that he was robbed by 4 suspects, had his friend’s car taken; 4 suspects apprehended in car claimed they took car in exchange for crack cocaine Investigating: ROBBERY of PERSON/CARJACK: 2200 Lyndale Av S: Victim claims 2 suspects took his friend’s car by force; later 2 suspects arrested inside the car on 3^rd/ Chicago Av; victim refused to come in for statement, refused to cooperate in the investigation
Juvenile Unit	Charged: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY: 18^th/29^th St E: Victim robbed by suspect armed with BB gun while walking from store; suspect apprehended 4 blks away, victim identified suspect who was found with victim’s cell phone Charged: ROBBERY of PERSON: 900 blk Vincent-700 blk Upton N: Suspects apprehended after committing 2 robberies Charged: ROBBERY of PERSON: 26^th/Monroe: Suspects robbed victim, attempted to flee in vehicle when stopped by officers; victim positively identified 2 suspects that were sitting in the back of vehicle Charged: ASSAULT: 100 blk 9^th St N: Ambulance drivers assaulted when family member was refused ride to hospital Investigating: ASSAULT: 60 blk Van White Mem Blvd: Suspect threatened to cut victim’s throat Investigating PATTERN of ROBBERY/ASSAULTS: 3 suspects’ robberies; 34^th/Hennepin – 2600 blk Bryant - 19^th Av S: Victim/witness description suspect 1: Black male, 16-20 yrs, 5’9”, thin wearing black baseball cap, white t-shirt; suspect 2: Black male, 16-20 yrs old, blue t-shirt, brown pants; suspect 3 unknown clothing; vehicle, possibly silver car Cited: 69 CURFEW; 7 LOW LEVEL
Narcotics Unit	Investigating: Narcotics Officers assisted Hennepin Co Narcotics on joint case; undercover officer purchased 100 tablets of Ecstasy, followed target to address in Coon Rapids Investigating: Ongoing long-term investigation of MPD/DEA Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force case resulted in stopping vehicle, recovering 4 oz crystal methamphetamine; drugs, vehicle seized; 2 individuals identified, released Investigating: Narcotics, MN Gang Strike Force executed search warrant in 1900 Newton Av N with assistance of SWAT for entry; officers arrested 4, recovered 2 oz marijuana, 3.5 grams crack cocaine, vehicle, $500 Investigating: Ongoing narcotics investigations into gang; MGSF also involved; search warrant to be executed Training: Several officers participated in BCA training regarding illicit crimes for profit, financial crimes, money laundering, medical marijuana, etc.
Sex Crimes Unit	Investigating: 18 cases reported; 10 assigned Charges: CSC-RAPE: Suspect charged with 2 counts of CSC; suspect, 400lb man, assaulted physically/mentally impaired juvenile female; stalked her at her school Predatory Offender Registration: Initiated 9 new cases of Failure to Register; 2 arrested/Non-complaint Predatory Offender; 1 case declined by Hennepin Co Atty; 6 complaints signed; 30 Homeless registrants were updated to ‘Non-Compliant’; Current total non-complaint in Mpls: 187 (189 last week)
Violent Crime Apprehension Team	Arrested/investigating: Probable Cause CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT-RAPE Jose Gomez (11/3/74); Probable Cause 1^st Deg ARSON/BURLARY: Marcus Derell Stigger (1/20/77); Probable Cause CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT-RAPE: Michael Joseph Wilson (3/7/88) ; Probable Cause 2^nd Deg ASSAULT: Rashad Arthur Russell (5/25/82); Probable Cause ATTEMPTED AGGRAVATED ROBBERY: Michael Calhoun Offord (11/21/81); Outstanding Hennepin Co Felony Warrant for Murder: Andre Dewayne Stevenson (9/02/85); Probable Cause CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT-RAPE: David Lucas Franklin (11/11/53); Outstanding Federal Felony Warrant for Narcotics: Carllows Battles (06/19/79)
MPD/ATF Weapons Task Force	Arrested/investigating: 6 cases assigned, 11 arrested; in most cases individuals are convicted felons, documented gang members; 5 cases presented for charging, 1 case charged, 1 case open; 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 4^th Precinct; suspect exited vehicle before police arrived; video still will be made, distributed to see if suspect can be identified; 3^rd Precinct had bait vehicle stolen; suspect arrested, charged with felony Motor Vehicle Theft
Special Operations Division	SOD Patrol: SOD Patrol answered/initiated 244 calls, made 63 Traffic Stops, 38 Suspicious stops, 17 arrests (2 felonies); in 2500 blk of 12^th Av, SOD officers responded to Shooting, received info found 1 of 2 shooting suspects; suspect arrested for felony assault; SOD officers received info about attempted kidnapping of 8-yr-old female in 3^rd Pct, SOD officers found vehicle involved, arrested suspect for felony kidnapping; SOD officers received info about domestic arson incident in 4^th Pct, found suspect at 16^th/Newton, arrested him for felony arson Traffic Unit: Officers made 654 stops, issued 694 citations, made 55 arrests; officers also investigated 24 accidents, 1 squad accident: Motorcycle Officers made 81stops, issued 90 citations, made 1 arrest Bomb Unit: Secret Service dignitary protection detail for VP Cheney K9: 2 K9 teams assisted homicide investigators in 5^th Pct at double homicide scene, amount of evidence recovered by team; K9 teams responded to burglary in progress in 3^rd Pct (36^th/Lake St), burglar attempted to escape on bike, K9 apprehended him; at 36^th/Cedar Av S, K9 responded to Robbery at gunpoint; K9 apprehended robber, recovered replica handgun, K9 responded to 1300 blk Lowry on attempt pick up for Sexual Assault suspect, suspect refused to surrender, K9 gave a warning, suspect surrendered immediately; in 3^rd Pct, K9 responded to burglary of church; 2 suspects fled, Pct officers arrested 1, K9 tracked, apprehended 2^nd suspect
Crime Lab	Field Operations processed 25 scenes; Forensic Garage processed 9 vehicles; Computer Forensics completed 0 cases; Fireams/Toolmarks completed 17 cases
Support Services	Processed: 1104 Property Inventories; 508 Booking Sheets processed; reviewed, processed 696 gun registration cards;
CODEFOR PATTERNS & ACTIONS (no meeting held this week)
1^st Precinct: Overall violent crime rates rose 5% this week, driven an increase in aggravated assaults. Robbery fell this week by 25%, but the number of aggravated assaults rose to 11 from 5 this week last year. An 18% increase in the reported number of larceny cases has driven up total property crime to 9% over this time last year. 2^nd Precinct: Violent crime totals are 27% lower this year to date, but have risen 18% this week from 11 to 13 this week. Property crimes remain lower as well at 30% less than in 2007. 3^rd Precinct: Violent crime decreased this week by 44%, keeping the totals for the year 5% lower than in 2007. Incidents of aggravated assaults are a cause for concern; this week there was a 22% decrease, they are up 5% for the year. Property crime totals remain lower than last year. 4^th Precinct: Total violent crime remains 17% lower than last year’s in number to date. There was an increase in the number of rapes reported this week (6) compared to 1 reported last year. Property crimes have decreased for the year by 19%. 5^th Precinct: Robberies and aggravated assaults fell this week, lowering violent crime rates again, now by 3% compared with this week in 2007. Property crime totals fell by 9%.

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