2008-06-17-MPD-Highlights

MPD HIGHLIGHTS for the week of 17-23 June, 2008

CITYWIDE TRENDS

The MPLS total violent crime rate continues to be lower than last year by 14%.

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 12% this week. The year-to-date decrease is

17% compared to 2007.

Aggravated assaults were 10% lower in this year-to-date period.

Rape has decreased by 14% this year.

Total property crimes decreased by 9% in this year period.

394 weapons have been placed into evidence this year, 28 this week.

1^st PRECINCT

2^nd PRECINCT

3^rd PRECINCT

4^th PRECINCT

5^th PRECINCT

1600 blk 6^th St S: Homicide investigators observed suspect assaulting victim; after speaking with victim, he stated that suspect made many bigoted statements prior to assault: Arrested/ ASSAULT/BIAS CRIME

CID investigating

400 blk 4^th Av SE: Officers responded to Burglary alarm at school; 17-yr-old, 19-yr-old apprehended after short foot chase; officers caught up with suspects as they ran, 1 suspect carrying skeleton leg bone taken from classroom: 2 Arrested/

BURGLARY

Precinct investigating

3500 blk 4^th Av S: Officers responded to SpotSpotter activation, located victim in alley with gunshot wound to back; multiple witnesses were located; witness/suspect was with victim when he was shot, disposed of gun in nearby dumpster; gun recovered; Crime Lab called to scene; victim transported to HCMC; officers learned that there was gun battle between 2 pairs of males; shooting may be related to earlier shooting in 4^th Precinct

CID investigating

3800 blk Xerxes Av N: Officers responded to Burglary in Progress, had info that suspect was previously seen at address, was now removing items but gone when officers arrived; later neighbors called to say suspect was back again, that they’d taken pictures of him, his car; officers went to his house, brought him back to the scene where IDed by numerous witnesses: 2 Arrested/BURGLARY

(suspect with numerous previous burglary arrests)

CID investigating

100 blk 18^th Av E:

Officers responded to Burglary in progress; witness told officers he heard sounds of glass breaking, shortly after, he saw 2 suspects coming out of abandoned building, climb fence on side of building to get out; provided good description; officers found suspects near address, took them into custody; broken window was very large, costly: Arrested/ BURGLARY

Precinct investigating

6^th/19^th Avs S: Officers responded to stabbing; victim transported to HCMC, later died

CID investigating

900 blk 18^th Av NE:

Officers dispatched to house fire; 2 neighborhood children, aged 9, 14 started fire in condemned building; fire destroyed house, neighboring property:2 Arrested/ARSON

CID investigating

18^th/24^th Av S: Bike officers observed suspect breaking out car windows with baseball bat, jump into car, start moving away; officers attempted to stop car, but driver accelerated, with bikes following, officers were able to keep up with this car, keep in sight; marked squad eventually got into position, stopped suspect vehicle; suspect IDed; known to victim of smashed car windows; victim, infant inside car when suspect broke windows: Arrested/FLEE/DAMAGE to MOTOR VEHICLE

CID investigating

Broadway/Emerson Avs N: Responding to Loud Music call in very early morning, officers observe car fail to stop at sign; officers pull in behind car, the driver flees on foot, chased to 1400 blk Irving; During chase, officers get info on nearby shooting, victim robbed of car suspect now fleeing from; suspect apprehended, IDed: Arrested/AUTO THEFT/FLEE (27-yr-od suspect has 81 prior arrest records, revoked license)

CID investigating

5300 blk Newton Av S: Neighbors reported suspect carrying rifle, shotgun around outside his house, “dry firing” weapons; Precinct, SOD/SWAT officers set up perimeter; suspect exited house as SWAT was conducting reconnaissance; as suspect neared officers apprehended him; high powered, scoped rifle, 2 shotguns recovered: Arrested/TERRORISTIC THREATS

CID Investigating

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

Homicide Unit

Investigating: On 18 Jun at 2 am, 1^st Precinct officers along with UMN officers responded to stabbing near 19^th Av S /6^th-7^th Avs S, officers found 20-yr-old Joseph Sodd III unconscious in street, transported to HCMC where he died short time later; there are no suspects in custody

Robbery Unit

Investigating: 39 new cases routed, 9 cases assigned: 19 ROBBERY of PERSON, 2 assigned; 13 AGGRAVATED ROBBERY of PERSON (including AUTO), 5 assigned; 2 ROBBERY of BUSINESS, 1 case assigned; 0 cases closed by arrest; 1 case exceptionally cleared; 0 cases unfounded; 7 cases transferred to another unit; 17 cases open pending additional information; 6 cases open

Investigating: ROBBERY of BUSINESS: 900 blk Washington Av SE: Suspect entered business, present demand note for cash to clerk, fled on foot with cash

Investigating: ROBBERY of PERSON: 22^nd/Pillsbury Av: Female victim had purse forcibly taken, officer Brown responded to scene, talked to victim, rode around area with victim; victim spotted suspect, who was taken into custody

Investigating: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY: 1900 blk Upton Av N: Male victim arrived at address, robbed by 3 acquaintances, as victim fled, got into his car, he was shot in leg

Investigating: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY: 3300 blk Colfax Av N: Male, female victims were walking down street when they were confronted by man who wanted money; when victims refused, suspect punched both victims several times; suspect fled but was spotted later that day by victim

Juvenile Unit

Investigating: ROBBERY of BUSINESS: 4300 blk Knox Av N: Pizza delivery man robbed en route to address by 2 suspects

Investigating: ROBBERY of PERSON: Humboldt/Hwy 55: Suspect approached victim walking along street, brandished knife, demanded money; suspect known to victim as classmate; suspect realized this, told victim he was “just kidding”

Investigating: ROBBERY of PERSON: 31^st/Minnehaha Avs A: Victim approached by 3 suspects; 1 armed with gun; victim gave suspects wallet

Charged: ROBBERY of PERSON: 26^th/6^th NE: 3 juveniles, all under age 12, stole electric scooter

Investigating: ROBBERY of PERSON: 26^th/Central: Case reopened for suspect info

Investigating: ASSAULT: 3900 blk 16^th Av S: Suspect cut victim with knife when he was caught stealing inside victim’s car

Investigating: ASSAULT: 3500 blk 4^th Av S: 14-yr-old victim shot

Juvenile Criminal Apprehension Team (JCAT): Officers checked 22 addresses; 9 apprehended

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

Cited: 49 CURFEW; 7 LOW LEVEL

Sex Crimes Unit

Investigating: 20 cases reported; 10

Charged: CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT0R-RAPE: Patrick Henry HS: 2^ndsuspect was arrested, charged; 4 female victims reported being sexually assaulted in school by 2 suspects;

Charged: 2 separate cases: men arrested for grabbing women’s breasts, in 1 case exposing himself

Predatory Offender Registration: Initiated 13 new cases of Failure to Register; 1 arrested/Non-complaint Predatory Offender; 3 complaints signed; Current total non-complaint in Mpls: 181 (187 last week)

PORS personnel attended mtg with Bureau of Criminal Apprehension staff

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: 14 cases assigned, 29 arrested; in most cases individuals are convicted felons, documented gang members; 12 cases presented for charging, 5 cases charged, 2 cases under investigation

Motor Vehicle Theft Program

Arrested/investigating: Stolen vehicle located, recovered in 3^rd Precinct using License Plate Reader technology

Forgery Fraud

Investigating: 75 cases routed; 3 charged; 6 assigned

Charged: Former principal of private elementary school in Mpls has been charged with 7 felony counts of THEFT BY SWINDLE while she was employed there from Jul 1995 - Jun 2007; defendant stole more than $350K in school funds by transferring school funds from school accounts to bank accounts controlled by her using the money for her personal expenses

Investigating: Continuing case involving Mortgage Fraud/Identity Theft of over $8,5m; more than 30 Mpls residents who have been victimized in this case, with that number expected to grow

Special Operations Division

SOD Patrol: SOD Patrol answered/initiated 238 calls, made 67 Traffic Stops, 52 Suspicious stops, 40 arrests (13 felonies); SOD patrol assisted 4^th Precinct during Juneteenth event; after triple shooting, SOD officers spotted 6 known gang members, stopped, recovered .22 handgun; SOD officers stopped erratic driver in 3100 blk 3^rd Av S, 9mm handgun recovered, driver booked for Weapons, DWI; SOD officers responded to “Operation 50” in 5300 blk Newton Av S, suspect “dry firing” high-powered rifle, shotgun at neighborhood from his balcony, intoxicated suspect refused to surrender; in 5^th Precinct, SOD subdued suspect as he exited his residence, scoped hunting rifle, 2 shotguns recovered

Traffic Unit: Officers made 629 stops, issued 727 citations, made 46 arrests; officers also investigated 15 accidents, 4 squad accidents; Traffic officers assisted on motor vehicle accident related to a kidnapping; both parties in vehicle were taken to hospital, scene was measured: Motorcycle Officers made 143 stops, issued 171 citations, made 6 arrests, investigated 3 accidents

Bomb Unit: Assisted Secret Service with bomb sweeps for dignitary visit at Hilton Hotel; conducted bomb sweeps of motorcade vehicles for presidential candidate McCain’s departure

K9: K9 officer observed occupied stolen vehicle at Chicago/Franklin, 2 suspects taken into custody without incident; 2 K9 officers stopped several suspicious parties at 23^rd/Aldrich Av N, suspect fled on foot; K9 tracked, located suspect hiding on porch, suspect wanted on outstanding felony warrant; K9 team assisted 5^th Precinct officers who were chasing suspect with gun, K9 tracked, located suspect who was hiding inside of van; K9 team assisted 3^rd Precinct officers on Shots Fired call at 24^th/11^th Av S, K9 tracked, located revolver hidden in flower bed, K9 continued, located suspect’s jacket which had been discarded as he fled; K9 team assisted 3^rd Precinct officers who were chasing suspect armed with gun, K9 located loaded 9mm handgun in 3400 blk 4^th Av S

Crime Lab

Field Operations processed 27 scenes; Forensic Garage processed 13 vehicles; Computer Forensics completed 7 cases; Fireams/Toolmarks completed 15 cases

Support Services

Processed: 1016 Property Inventories; 438 Booking Sheets processed; reviewed, processed 253 gun registration cards

CODEFOR PATTERNS & ACTIONS

1^st Precinct: Though a homicide took place this week, overall other violent crime fell by 42% and is 23% lower for the year-to-date period. Total property crime is up for the year thus far by 9%, but fell by 9% this week. Larceny continues to be a cause for concern, having increased by 18% this year.

2^nd Precinct: Violent crime remains lower for the year by 25% and last week fell by 8% in spite of greater incidents of robbery and aggravated assault. Property crime in general is lower by 29% this year and by 14% last week, thought more cases of auto theft and arson were reported.

3^rd Precinct: Overall violent crime rose 16% this week; there were 3 more aggravated assaults reported in this week compared with this week in 2007. Still violent crime remains 4% lower for the year to date. Burglary rose 72% this week, but is lower for the year by 7%. Property crime in general is lower by 1% over last year this time.

4^th Precinct: Total violent crime continues to be lower than last year this week, by 32%, and by 18% for the year to date. Property crime rates rose by 8% this week, but remain lower by 17% over last year at this time.

5^th Precinct: Violent crime fell significantly this week by 53% and is 6% lower for the year. Property crime has decreased by 7% in this year-to-date timeframe, in spite of a 12% increase this week. Larceny cases increased by 31% this week and burglary incidents rose by 3%.

CITYWIDE TRENDS The MPLS total violent crime rate continues to be lower than last year by 14%. 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 12% this week. The year-to-date decrease is 17% compared to 2007. Aggravated assaults were 10% lower in this year-to-date period. Rape has decreased by 14% this year. Total property crimes decreased by 9% in this year period. 394 weapons have been placed into evidence this year, 28 this week.	1^st PRECINCT	2^nd PRECINCT	3^rd PRECINCT	4^th PRECINCT	5^th PRECINCT
	1600 blk 6^th St S: Homicide investigators observed suspect assaulting victim; after speaking with victim, he stated that suspect made many bigoted statements prior to assault: Arrested/ ASSAULT/BIAS CRIME CID investigating	400 blk 4^th Av SE: Officers responded to Burglary alarm at school; 17-yr-old, 19-yr-old apprehended after short foot chase; officers caught up with suspects as they ran, 1 suspect carrying skeleton leg bone taken from classroom: 2 Arrested/ BURGLARY Precinct investigating	3500 blk 4^th Av S: Officers responded to SpotSpotter activation, located victim in alley with gunshot wound to back; multiple witnesses were located; witness/suspect was with victim when he was shot, disposed of gun in nearby dumpster; gun recovered; Crime Lab called to scene; victim transported to HCMC; officers learned that there was gun battle between 2 pairs of males; shooting may be related to earlier shooting in 4^th Precinct CID investigating	3800 blk Xerxes Av N: Officers responded to Burglary in Progress, had info that suspect was previously seen at address, was now removing items but gone when officers arrived; later neighbors called to say suspect was back again, that they’d taken pictures of him, his car; officers went to his house, brought him back to the scene where IDed by numerous witnesses: 2 Arrested/BURGLARY (suspect with numerous previous burglary arrests) CID investigating	100 blk 18^th Av E: Officers responded to Burglary in progress; witness told officers he heard sounds of glass breaking, shortly after, he saw 2 suspects coming out of abandoned building, climb fence on side of building to get out; provided good description; officers found suspects near address, took them into custody; broken window was very large, costly: Arrested/ BURGLARY Precinct investigating
	6^th/19^th Avs S: Officers responded to stabbing; victim transported to HCMC, later died CID investigating	900 blk 18^th Av NE: Officers dispatched to house fire; 2 neighborhood children, aged 9, 14 started fire in condemned building; fire destroyed house, neighboring property:2 Arrested/ARSON CID investigating	18^th/24^th Av S: Bike officers observed suspect breaking out car windows with baseball bat, jump into car, start moving away; officers attempted to stop car, but driver accelerated, with bikes following, officers were able to keep up with this car, keep in sight; marked squad eventually got into position, stopped suspect vehicle; suspect IDed; known to victim of smashed car windows; victim, infant inside car when suspect broke windows: Arrested/FLEE/DAMAGE to MOTOR VEHICLE CID investigating	Broadway/Emerson Avs N: Responding to Loud Music call in very early morning, officers observe car fail to stop at sign; officers pull in behind car, the driver flees on foot, chased to 1400 blk Irving; During chase, officers get info on nearby shooting, victim robbed of car suspect now fleeing from; suspect apprehended, IDed: Arrested/AUTO THEFT/FLEE (27-yr-od suspect has 81 prior arrest records, revoked license) CID investigating	5300 blk Newton Av S: Neighbors reported suspect carrying rifle, shotgun around outside his house, “dry firing” weapons; Precinct, SOD/SWAT officers set up perimeter; suspect exited house as SWAT was conducting reconnaissance; as suspect neared officers apprehended him; high powered, scoped rifle, 2 shotguns recovered: Arrested/TERRORISTIC THREATS CID Investigating
Investigations Units ~ Special Operations ~ Joint Task Forces ~ Support Operations
Homicide Unit	Investigating: On 18 Jun at 2 am, 1^st Precinct officers along with UMN officers responded to stabbing near 19^th Av S /6^th-7^th Avs S, officers found 20-yr-old Joseph Sodd III unconscious in street, transported to HCMC where he died short time later; there are no suspects in custody
Robbery Unit	Investigating: 39 new cases routed, 9 cases assigned: 19 ROBBERY of PERSON, 2 assigned; 13 AGGRAVATED ROBBERY of PERSON (including AUTO), 5 assigned; 2 ROBBERY of BUSINESS, 1 case assigned; 0 cases closed by arrest; 1 case exceptionally cleared; 0 cases unfounded; 7 cases transferred to another unit; 17 cases open pending additional information; 6 cases open Investigating: ROBBERY of BUSINESS: 900 blk Washington Av SE: Suspect entered business, present demand note for cash to clerk, fled on foot with cash Investigating: ROBBERY of PERSON: 22^nd/Pillsbury Av: Female victim had purse forcibly taken, officer Brown responded to scene, talked to victim, rode around area with victim; victim spotted suspect, who was taken into custody Investigating: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY: 1900 blk Upton Av N: Male victim arrived at address, robbed by 3 acquaintances, as victim fled, got into his car, he was shot in leg Investigating: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY: 3300 blk Colfax Av N: Male, female victims were walking down street when they were confronted by man who wanted money; when victims refused, suspect punched both victims several times; suspect fled but was spotted later that day by victim
Juvenile Unit	Investigating: ROBBERY of BUSINESS: 4300 blk Knox Av N: Pizza delivery man robbed en route to address by 2 suspects Investigating: ROBBERY of PERSON: Humboldt/Hwy 55: Suspect approached victim walking along street, brandished knife, demanded money; suspect known to victim as classmate; suspect realized this, told victim he was “just kidding” Investigating: ROBBERY of PERSON: 31^st/Minnehaha Avs A: Victim approached by 3 suspects; 1 armed with gun; victim gave suspects wallet Charged: ROBBERY of PERSON: 26^th/6^th NE: 3 juveniles, all under age 12, stole electric scooter Investigating: ROBBERY of PERSON: 26^th/Central: Case reopened for suspect info Investigating: ASSAULT: 3900 blk 16^th Av S: Suspect cut victim with knife when he was caught stealing inside victim’s car Investigating: ASSAULT: 3500 blk 4^th Av S: 14-yr-old victim shot Juvenile Criminal Apprehension Team (JCAT): Officers checked 22 addresses; 9 apprehended Probation Checks: Officers on Mpls Anti-Violence Initiative Team (MAVI) checked on 5 juveniles Cited: 49 CURFEW; 7 LOW LEVEL
Sex Crimes Unit	Investigating: 20 cases reported; 10 Charged: CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT0R-RAPE: Patrick Henry HS: 2^ndsuspect was arrested, charged; 4 female victims reported being sexually assaulted in school by 2 suspects; Charged: 2 separate cases: men arrested for grabbing women’s breasts, in 1 case exposing himself Predatory Offender Registration: Initiated 13 new cases of Failure to Register; 1 arrested/Non-complaint Predatory Offender; 3 complaints signed; Current total non-complaint in Mpls: 181 (187 last week) PORS personnel attended mtg with Bureau of Criminal Apprehension staff
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: 14 cases assigned, 29 arrested; in most cases individuals are convicted felons, documented gang members; 12 cases presented for charging, 5 cases charged, 2 cases under investigation
Motor Vehicle Theft Program	Arrested/investigating: Stolen vehicle located, recovered in 3^rd Precinct using License Plate Reader technology
Forgery Fraud	Investigating: 75 cases routed; 3 charged; 6 assigned Charged: Former principal of private elementary school in Mpls has been charged with 7 felony counts of THEFT BY SWINDLE while she was employed there from Jul 1995 - Jun 2007; defendant stole more than $350K in school funds by transferring school funds from school accounts to bank accounts controlled by her using the money for her personal expenses Investigating: Continuing case involving Mortgage Fraud/Identity Theft of over $8,5m; more than 30 Mpls residents who have been victimized in this case, with that number expected to grow
Special Operations Division	SOD Patrol: SOD Patrol answered/initiated 238 calls, made 67 Traffic Stops, 52 Suspicious stops, 40 arrests (13 felonies); SOD patrol assisted 4^th Precinct during Juneteenth event; after triple shooting, SOD officers spotted 6 known gang members, stopped, recovered .22 handgun; SOD officers stopped erratic driver in 3100 blk 3^rd Av S, 9mm handgun recovered, driver booked for Weapons, DWI; SOD officers responded to “Operation 50” in 5300 blk Newton Av S, suspect “dry firing” high-powered rifle, shotgun at neighborhood from his balcony, intoxicated suspect refused to surrender; in 5^th Precinct, SOD subdued suspect as he exited his residence, scoped hunting rifle, 2 shotguns recovered Traffic Unit: Officers made 629 stops, issued 727 citations, made 46 arrests; officers also investigated 15 accidents, 4 squad accidents; Traffic officers assisted on motor vehicle accident related to a kidnapping; both parties in vehicle were taken to hospital, scene was measured: Motorcycle Officers made 143 stops, issued 171 citations, made 6 arrests, investigated 3 accidents Bomb Unit: Assisted Secret Service with bomb sweeps for dignitary visit at Hilton Hotel; conducted bomb sweeps of motorcade vehicles for presidential candidate McCain’s departure K9: K9 officer observed occupied stolen vehicle at Chicago/Franklin, 2 suspects taken into custody without incident; 2 K9 officers stopped several suspicious parties at 23^rd/Aldrich Av N, suspect fled on foot; K9 tracked, located suspect hiding on porch, suspect wanted on outstanding felony warrant; K9 team assisted 5^th Precinct officers who were chasing suspect with gun, K9 tracked, located suspect who was hiding inside of van; K9 team assisted 3^rd Precinct officers on Shots Fired call at 24^th/11^th Av S, K9 tracked, located revolver hidden in flower bed, K9 continued, located suspect’s jacket which had been discarded as he fled; K9 team assisted 3^rd Precinct officers who were chasing suspect armed with gun, K9 located loaded 9mm handgun in 3400 blk 4^th Av S
Crime Lab	Field Operations processed 27 scenes; Forensic Garage processed 13 vehicles; Computer Forensics completed 7 cases; Fireams/Toolmarks completed 15 cases
Support Services	Processed: 1016 Property Inventories; 438 Booking Sheets processed; reviewed, processed 253 gun registration cards
CODEFOR PATTERNS & ACTIONS
1^st Precinct: Though a homicide took place this week, overall other violent crime fell by 42% and is 23% lower for the year-to-date period. Total property crime is up for the year thus far by 9%, but fell by 9% this week. Larceny continues to be a cause for concern, having increased by 18% this year. 2^nd Precinct: Violent crime remains lower for the year by 25% and last week fell by 8% in spite of greater incidents of robbery and aggravated assault. Property crime in general is lower by 29% this year and by 14% last week, thought more cases of auto theft and arson were reported. 3^rd Precinct: Overall violent crime rose 16% this week; there were 3 more aggravated assaults reported in this week compared with this week in 2007. Still violent crime remains 4% lower for the year to date. Burglary rose 72% this week, but is lower for the year by 7%. Property crime in general is lower by 1% over last year this time. 4^th Precinct: Total violent crime continues to be lower than last year this week, by 32%, and by 18% for the year to date. Property crime rates rose by 8% this week, but remain lower by 17% over last year at this time. 5^th Precinct: Violent crime fell significantly this week by 53% and is 6% lower for the year. Property crime has decreased by 7% in this year-to-date timeframe, in spite of a 12% increase this week. Larceny cases increased by 31% this week and burglary incidents rose by 3%.

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