2008-07-01-MPD-Highlights

MPD HIGHLIGHTS for the week of 1-7 July, 2008

CITYWIDE TRENDS

The MPLS total violent crime rate continues to be lower than last year by 15%.

MPLS has had 18 homicides this year to date. This is a 31% decrease from 26 homicides at this time in 2007.

Robberies decreased by 26% this week. The year-to-date decrease is

18% compared to 2007.

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

Rape has decreased by 15% this year.

Total property crimes decreased by 8% in this year period.

441 weapons have been placed into evidence this year, 15 this week.

1^st PRECINCT

2^nd PRECINCT

3^rd PRECINCT

4^th PRECINCT

5^th PRECINCT

400 blk 7^th S: Officers responded to Burglary in progress; hotel security observed foot come through, ceiling then man fell out of overhead ventilation area; security held man until officers arrive; another suspect escaped; suspect in custody threatened officers: Arrested/

BURGLARY

Precinct investigating

1800 blk Taylor NE:

Officers received return call to robbery of taxi; suspects were gone when officers arrived, but officers made contact with suspect who was positively ID’d by driver: Arrested/ROBBERY

CID investigating

2400 blk 18^th Av S: In early am officers found man with serious stab wounds to torso, then located 2 witnesses (10, 11-yr-old brothers) who provided suspect description; en route to call officer saw 2 men matching description running at 26^th/Hiawatha; 1 man had serious knife injury to finger, still had knife; witnesses positively ID’d suspects; victim, suspects arguing about gang involvement prior to assault: 2 Arrested/ ASSAULT

CID investigating

700 blk Broadway: Officers spotted robbery suspects in area; detained, positively ID’d: 2 Arrested/

AGGRAVATED ROBBERY (juvenile with no criminal record, adult with 75 arrest records)

CID investigating

Lake/Grand Avs S: Officers taking report from victim who was robbed at 28^th/Grand when they observe suspects peeking out of bushes, then flee; officers pursued, apprehended suspects; victim ID’d suspects, loss recovered: 2 Arrested/ROBBERY

CID investigating

4^th St/2^nd Av N: Female suspect drove onto sidewalk near restaurant, attempted to run 3 people, as well as uniformed officer, over; victims ran to safety, officer, security officer woman into custody

Arrested/ ASSAULT

CID investigating

800 blk 3^rd Av NE: Officers responded to Prowler call, detained suspect, then found where suspect had attempted to pry open 2 windows at address

Precinct investigating

2600 Park S: Apt blding resident responded to request to be “buzzed in” but became suspicious when no one came to apt (had been recent victim of burglary), called security; suspect claimed he was health care worker, was let into other apt, took money, credit cards from purse while partially wheelchair-bound elderly victim was in another room; suspect positively ID’d as being in the victim’s apt, found to have victim’s property in her bra; similar to other recent burglaries in area; Arrested/BURGLARY

CID investigating

1300 blk Morgan Av N:

Officers respond to report of Person with Gun (rifle), located group of males, recovered replica AK-47: 3 Arrested/WEAPON (19-yr olds with extensive criminal records)

CID investigating

2200 Lyndale Av S: Victim approached suspect at gas station who was filling car with gas, fired 6 shots, struck victim once, fled on foot; victim uncooperative; suspect description: black male wearing royal blue hooded sweatshirt, long white shirt, dark pants, white shoes

CID Investigating

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

Robbery Unit

Investigating: 44 new cases routed, 11 cases assigned: 20 ROBBERY of PERSON, 4 assigned; 23 AGGRAVATED ROBBERY of PERSON (including AUTO), 7 assigned; 1 ROBBERY of BUSINESS, 0 cases assigned; 2 cases closed by arrest; 1 case exceptionally cleared; 1 case unfounded; 6 cases transferred to another unit; 24 cases open pending additional information; 11 cases open

Investigating: ROBBERY of PERSON: 28^th/Pillsbury Avs S: Victim walking to work assaulted, robbed by 2 suspects, approx 18 yrs old; victim’s credit card used at numerous businesses

Arrested: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY/CARJACK: 3000 blk Clinton Av S: Investigators determined victim’s claim unfounded; victim, purported suspect have prior relationship; victim became upset after suspect took truck after they had sex

Investigating: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY: 32^nd/Aldrich Av S: 2 victims robbed by 3 suspects; victims observe suspects car as they leave, officers locate car, towed it to impound lot

Arrested: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY: 2900 blk Chicago Av: Victim claimed he was robbed outside of apartment building; video surveillance refutes his claim; later victim files TERRORISTIC THREATS after having confrontation with same group near mall; a few days later victim has another run-in with suspects; 2 suspects arrested

Arrested: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY: Lake/Nicollet Avs: Female approached motorist, requested ride to gas station; during conversation, 2^nd suspect pulled gun, robbed victim, suspects got into van, fled to St. Paul with victim following close behind, suspects pulled into housing area, victim flagged-down a motorist, used his cell phone to call police, St. Paul PD arrived, arrested suspect, victim’s cell phone recovered

Arrested: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY: 28^th/Grand Av S: 2 females walking when attacked by suspects; suspects grabbed purse, knocked down victim; other suspect threatened to kill victim; suspects fled, apprehended by officers, victims’ property recovered; suspects known gang members with extensive criminal records

Juvenile Unit

Investigating: ROBBERY of PERSON: 28^th/Pillsbury Avs S: Looking into suspect info

Investigating: ROBBERY of PERSON: 41^st/15^th Av S: Suspects took cell phone; similar to other robbery in area

Investigating: ROBBERY of PERSON: 2200 blk 4^th Av N: 3 females, 1 maced victim, took pizzas

Investigating: ASSAULT: 31^st/Bloomington Av S: Victim shot at by gang members; suspects may be known to victim from elementary school

Investigating: TERRORISTIC THREATS: 1000 blk Broadway: Suspect seen loitering on street, came into restaurant, demanded $20, victim refused, suspect threatened to kill victim, came back brandishing metal pole

Probation Checks: Officers on Mpls Anti-Violence Initiative Team (MAVI) checked on 13 juveniles

Cited: 38 CURFEW; 5 LOW LEVEL

Narcotics Unit

Investigating: Source for drug distribution in MPLS; source drives to Southwest US several times/ month, obtains large quantity of methamphetamine, returns to Mpls for distribution in Hennepin Co; MPD obtained court order to allow tracking on vehicle, ongoing case with HCSO, interdiction planned

Investigating: MPD officer undercover with major heroin crew, has made number of buys; crew uses dispatch system--customer calls dispatcher, places order, runner sent to customer’s location, ongoing investigation with HCSO Narcotics

Investigating: Large marijuana grow operation in northern suburbs area, determined that majority of distribution customers are in Northeast Minneapolis - ongoing investigation with the DEA.

Investigating: Participated in joint saturation detail in 3^rd Precinct, with special emphasis on known high crime areas, MSGT, US Marshals, HCCC, DOC joined with 3^rd Pct CRT team who provided oversight; resulted in recovery of 3 guns, 5 felony, 39 misdemeanor, 1 parole violation arrests; additional intelligence developed on numerous gang members in area, saturation officers also responded to various calls

Sex Crimes Unit

Investigating: 33 cases routed; 10 cases assigned

Predatory Offender Registration: Initiated 12 new cases of Failure to Register; 2 arrested/Non-complaint Predatory Offender; 7 complaints signed; Current total non-complaint in Mpls: 183 (181 last week)

Violent Criminal Apprehension Team

Arrested/investigating: Probable Cause CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT-RAPE Jose Gomez (11/3/74); Probable Cause ARSON/: Richard Robert Collins (8/5/93), Randale Lee Morris (11/21/80); Probable Cause CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT-RAPE: Santwoine D Marshaw (8/23/90) ; Probable Cause AGGRAVATED ROBBERY: Marsa Hubbard (12/21/86), Allen Lane Cain (5/20/88); Probable Cause WEAPONS: John Davis Burks (3/4/87 Probable Cause AGGRAVATED ROBBERY: Ronald Ralph Brooks (2/10/77); Probable Cause AGGRAVATED ROBBERY: Sebastian Carl Pratt (1/17/94)

Forgery Fraud

Investigating: 35 cases routed; 5 assigned; 3 cases charged

Investigating: Multi-million dollar Mortgage Fraud / Identity Theft case that has over 30 Minneapolis residences as victims has been settled, John Martin Rubischko pled guilty to federal charges related to over $1M in fraud

Special Operations Division

SOD Patrol: SOD officers stopped suspicious vehicle near Hillside/Irving Avs N, SOD officers recovered crack cocaine, arrested suspect; SOD Patrol executed search warrant near 19^th /5^th Avs N, recovered crack cocaine, marijuana; SOD officers located suspect in gun-pointing incident at 15^th/Girard Avs N, gun not recovered; SOD/SWAT officers participated in 3 days of training

K9: Team assisted 4^th Pct officers in chase, suspect believed armed with gun in 2300 blk 4^th Av N, K9 tracked, located suspect hiding in back yard; K9 officer assisted 5^th Pct officers on aggravated robbery of person, K9 officer, 5^th Pct officer apprehended suspect at 28^tthSt/Grand Av S; 2 K9 teams assisted 4^th Pct officers chase suspect armed with gun; K9 tracked, located gun on path where suspect fled; K9 officer on patrol in 4^th Pct heard shots fired from 33^rd/Logan Av N, officers recovered three handguns from the scene; K9 team assisted 4^th Pct officers with suspect chase, he discarded handgun near 16th/Broadway, K9 officer spotted possible suspect running through North Commons Park, officer advised suspect on PA to stop or he would deploy K9, suspect surrendered immediately though not the suspect with gun, arrested for narcotics

Warrant Service: High Risk Warrant Team conducted high risk warrants, resulting in arrests, confiscation of firearms

Traffic Unit: Officers made 631 stops, issued 672 citations, made 44 arrests; officers also investigated 17 accidents, 2 squad accidents; Motorcycle Officers made 245 stops, issued 257 citations, made 13 arrests, investigated 4 accidents

Bomb Unit: Complete processing of evidence, presented case to City Atty for gross misdemeanor fireworks possession involving over 171 lbs fireworks discovered during arrest

Crime Lab

Field Operations processed 26 scenes; Forensic Garage processed 7 vehicles; Computer Forensics completed 4 cases; Fireams/Toolmarks completed 8 cases

Motor Vehicle Theft Program

Investigating: Stolen vehicle located, recovered in 3^rd Precinct using License Plate Reader technology; bait vehicles not deployed last week due to holiday weekend

MPD/ATF Weapons Task Force

Investigating: Received 6 cases, 8 arrested; 3 cases presented for charging, 1 case was closed by arrest; 1 citation issued; 1 case remains under investigation

Support Services

Processed: 1055 Property Inventories; 500 Booking Sheets processed; reviewed; processed 312 gun registration cards

CODEFOR PATTERNS & ACTIONS

1^st Precinct: Violent crime totals remain 25% lower for the week and 22% for the year. Robbery rose slightly this week; 9 robberies were reported this week compared with 6 in 2007. Property crimes overall rose by 63% this week and by 12% this year. Increases in burglary, larceny and auto theft accounted for the category-wide increase.

2^nd Precinct: Violent crime fell significantly by 44% this week and remains 27% lower than in 2007. Total property crime averages 30% lower for the week and for the year; auto theft is the only category with an increase this week there were 8 in comparison to 7 in 2007.

3^rd Precinct: Total violent crime is 46& lower this week over this week in 2007 and it is 7% lower thus far this year. Property crime saw an increase this week driven by higher incidents of burglary.

4^th Precinct: Overall violent crime fell 29% this week and 18% in the year-to-date period. Property crime remains lower by 15% compared to 2007.

5^th Precinct: Total violent crime fell by 18% this week and is 9% lower than at this time last year. Property crime totals are 38% lower this week and have fallen 8% for the year.

Media Highlight

WCCO TV: “ Hunting For Non-Compliant Registered Sex Offenders” http://wcco.com/crime/hunting.sex.offenders.2.764892.html

CITYWIDE TRENDS The MPLS total violent crime rate continues to be lower than last year by 15%. MPLS has had 18 homicides this year to date. This is a 31% decrease from 26 homicides at this time in 2007. Robberies decreased by 26% this week. The year-to-date decrease is 18% compared to 2007. Aggravated assaults were 10% lower in this year-to-date period. Rape has decreased by 15% this year. Total property crimes decreased by 8% in this year period. 441 weapons have been placed into evidence this year, 15 this week.	1^st PRECINCT	2^nd PRECINCT	3^rd PRECINCT	4^th PRECINCT	5^th PRECINCT
	400 blk 7^th S: Officers responded to Burglary in progress; hotel security observed foot come through, ceiling then man fell out of overhead ventilation area; security held man until officers arrive; another suspect escaped; suspect in custody threatened officers: Arrested/ BURGLARY Precinct investigating	1800 blk Taylor NE: Officers received return call to robbery of taxi; suspects were gone when officers arrived, but officers made contact with suspect who was positively ID’d by driver: Arrested/ROBBERY CID investigating	2400 blk 18^th Av S: In early am officers found man with serious stab wounds to torso, then located 2 witnesses (10, 11-yr-old brothers) who provided suspect description; en route to call officer saw 2 men matching description running at 26^th/Hiawatha; 1 man had serious knife injury to finger, still had knife; witnesses positively ID’d suspects; victim, suspects arguing about gang involvement prior to assault: 2 Arrested/ ASSAULT CID investigating	700 blk Broadway: Officers spotted robbery suspects in area; detained, positively ID’d: 2 Arrested/ AGGRAVATED ROBBERY (juvenile with no criminal record, adult with 75 arrest records) CID investigating	Lake/Grand Avs S: Officers taking report from victim who was robbed at 28^th/Grand when they observe suspects peeking out of bushes, then flee; officers pursued, apprehended suspects; victim ID’d suspects, loss recovered: 2 Arrested/ROBBERY CID investigating
	4^th St/2^nd Av N: Female suspect drove onto sidewalk near restaurant, attempted to run 3 people, as well as uniformed officer, over; victims ran to safety, officer, security officer woman into custody Arrested/ ASSAULT CID investigating	800 blk 3^rd Av NE: Officers responded to Prowler call, detained suspect, then found where suspect had attempted to pry open 2 windows at address Precinct investigating	2600 Park S: Apt blding resident responded to request to be “buzzed in” but became suspicious when no one came to apt (had been recent victim of burglary), called security; suspect claimed he was health care worker, was let into other apt, took money, credit cards from purse while partially wheelchair-bound elderly victim was in another room; suspect positively ID’d as being in the victim’s apt, found to have victim’s property in her bra; similar to other recent burglaries in area; Arrested/BURGLARY CID investigating	1300 blk Morgan Av N: Officers respond to report of Person with Gun (rifle), located group of males, recovered replica AK-47: 3 Arrested/WEAPON (19-yr olds with extensive criminal records) CID investigating	2200 Lyndale Av S: Victim approached suspect at gas station who was filling car with gas, fired 6 shots, struck victim once, fled on foot; victim uncooperative; suspect description: black male wearing royal blue hooded sweatshirt, long white shirt, dark pants, white shoes CID Investigating
Investigations Units ~ Special Operations ~ Joint Task Forces ~ Support Operations
Robbery Unit	Investigating: 44 new cases routed, 11 cases assigned: 20 ROBBERY of PERSON, 4 assigned; 23 AGGRAVATED ROBBERY of PERSON (including AUTO), 7 assigned; 1 ROBBERY of BUSINESS, 0 cases assigned; 2 cases closed by arrest; 1 case exceptionally cleared; 1 case unfounded; 6 cases transferred to another unit; 24 cases open pending additional information; 11 cases open Investigating: ROBBERY of PERSON: 28^th/Pillsbury Avs S: Victim walking to work assaulted, robbed by 2 suspects, approx 18 yrs old; victim’s credit card used at numerous businesses Arrested: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY/CARJACK: 3000 blk Clinton Av S: Investigators determined victim’s claim unfounded; victim, purported suspect have prior relationship; victim became upset after suspect took truck after they had sex Investigating: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY: 32^nd/Aldrich Av S: 2 victims robbed by 3 suspects; victims observe suspects car as they leave, officers locate car, towed it to impound lot Arrested: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY: 2900 blk Chicago Av: Victim claimed he was robbed outside of apartment building; video surveillance refutes his claim; later victim files TERRORISTIC THREATS after having confrontation with same group near mall; a few days later victim has another run-in with suspects; 2 suspects arrested Arrested: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY: Lake/Nicollet Avs: Female approached motorist, requested ride to gas station; during conversation, 2^nd suspect pulled gun, robbed victim, suspects got into van, fled to St. Paul with victim following close behind, suspects pulled into housing area, victim flagged-down a motorist, used his cell phone to call police, St. Paul PD arrived, arrested suspect, victim’s cell phone recovered Arrested: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY: 28^th/Grand Av S: 2 females walking when attacked by suspects; suspects grabbed purse, knocked down victim; other suspect threatened to kill victim; suspects fled, apprehended by officers, victims’ property recovered; suspects known gang members with extensive criminal records
Juvenile Unit	Investigating: ROBBERY of PERSON: 28^th/Pillsbury Avs S: Looking into suspect info Investigating: ROBBERY of PERSON: 41^st/15^th Av S: Suspects took cell phone; similar to other robbery in area Investigating: ROBBERY of PERSON: 2200 blk 4^th Av N: 3 females, 1 maced victim, took pizzas Investigating: ASSAULT: 31^st/Bloomington Av S: Victim shot at by gang members; suspects may be known to victim from elementary school Investigating: TERRORISTIC THREATS: 1000 blk Broadway: Suspect seen loitering on street, came into restaurant, demanded $20, victim refused, suspect threatened to kill victim, came back brandishing metal pole Probation Checks: Officers on Mpls Anti-Violence Initiative Team (MAVI) checked on 13 juveniles Cited: 38 CURFEW; 5 LOW LEVEL
Narcotics Unit	Investigating: Source for drug distribution in MPLS; source drives to Southwest US several times/ month, obtains large quantity of methamphetamine, returns to Mpls for distribution in Hennepin Co; MPD obtained court order to allow tracking on vehicle, ongoing case with HCSO, interdiction planned Investigating: MPD officer undercover with major heroin crew, has made number of buys; crew uses dispatch system--customer calls dispatcher, places order, runner sent to customer’s location, ongoing investigation with HCSO Narcotics Investigating: Large marijuana grow operation in northern suburbs area, determined that majority of distribution customers are in Northeast Minneapolis - ongoing investigation with the DEA. Investigating: Participated in joint saturation detail in 3^rd Precinct, with special emphasis on known high crime areas, MSGT, US Marshals, HCCC, DOC joined with 3^rd Pct CRT team who provided oversight; resulted in recovery of 3 guns, 5 felony, 39 misdemeanor, 1 parole violation arrests; additional intelligence developed on numerous gang members in area, saturation officers also responded to various calls
Sex Crimes Unit	Investigating: 33 cases routed; 10 cases assigned Predatory Offender Registration: Initiated 12 new cases of Failure to Register; 2 arrested/Non-complaint Predatory Offender; 7 complaints signed; Current total non-complaint in Mpls: 183 (181 last week)
Violent Criminal Apprehension Team	Arrested/investigating: Probable Cause CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT-RAPE Jose Gomez (11/3/74); Probable Cause ARSON/: Richard Robert Collins (8/5/93), Randale Lee Morris (11/21/80); Probable Cause CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT-RAPE: Santwoine D Marshaw (8/23/90) ; Probable Cause AGGRAVATED ROBBERY: Marsa Hubbard (12/21/86), Allen Lane Cain (5/20/88); Probable Cause WEAPONS: John Davis Burks (3/4/87 Probable Cause AGGRAVATED ROBBERY: Ronald Ralph Brooks (2/10/77); Probable Cause AGGRAVATED ROBBERY: Sebastian Carl Pratt (1/17/94)
Forgery Fraud	Investigating: 35 cases routed; 5 assigned; 3 cases charged Investigating: Multi-million dollar Mortgage Fraud / Identity Theft case that has over 30 Minneapolis residences as victims has been settled, John Martin Rubischko pled guilty to federal charges related to over $1M in fraud
Special Operations Division	SOD Patrol: SOD officers stopped suspicious vehicle near Hillside/Irving Avs N, SOD officers recovered crack cocaine, arrested suspect; SOD Patrol executed search warrant near 19^th /5^th Avs N, recovered crack cocaine, marijuana; SOD officers located suspect in gun-pointing incident at 15^th/Girard Avs N, gun not recovered; SOD/SWAT officers participated in 3 days of training K9: Team assisted 4^th Pct officers in chase, suspect believed armed with gun in 2300 blk 4^th Av N, K9 tracked, located suspect hiding in back yard; K9 officer assisted 5^th Pct officers on aggravated robbery of person, K9 officer, 5^th Pct officer apprehended suspect at 28^tthSt/Grand Av S; 2 K9 teams assisted 4^th Pct officers chase suspect armed with gun; K9 tracked, located gun on path where suspect fled; K9 officer on patrol in 4^th Pct heard shots fired from 33^rd/Logan Av N, officers recovered three handguns from the scene; K9 team assisted 4^th Pct officers with suspect chase, he discarded handgun near 16th/Broadway, K9 officer spotted possible suspect running through North Commons Park, officer advised suspect on PA to stop or he would deploy K9, suspect surrendered immediately though not the suspect with gun, arrested for narcotics Warrant Service: High Risk Warrant Team conducted high risk warrants, resulting in arrests, confiscation of firearms Traffic Unit: Officers made 631 stops, issued 672 citations, made 44 arrests; officers also investigated 17 accidents, 2 squad accidents; Motorcycle Officers made 245 stops, issued 257 citations, made 13 arrests, investigated 4 accidents Bomb Unit: Complete processing of evidence, presented case to City Atty for gross misdemeanor fireworks possession involving over 171 lbs fireworks discovered during arrest
Crime Lab	Field Operations processed 26 scenes; Forensic Garage processed 7 vehicles; Computer Forensics completed 4 cases; Fireams/Toolmarks completed 8 cases
Motor Vehicle Theft Program	Investigating: Stolen vehicle located, recovered in 3^rd Precinct using License Plate Reader technology; bait vehicles not deployed last week due to holiday weekend
MPD/ATF Weapons Task Force	Investigating: Received 6 cases, 8 arrested; 3 cases presented for charging, 1 case was closed by arrest; 1 citation issued; 1 case remains under investigation
Support Services	Processed: 1055 Property Inventories; 500 Booking Sheets processed; reviewed; processed 312 gun registration cards
CODEFOR PATTERNS & ACTIONS
1^st Precinct: Violent crime totals remain 25% lower for the week and 22% for the year. Robbery rose slightly this week; 9 robberies were reported this week compared with 6 in 2007. Property crimes overall rose by 63% this week and by 12% this year. Increases in burglary, larceny and auto theft accounted for the category-wide increase. 2^nd Precinct: Violent crime fell significantly by 44% this week and remains 27% lower than in 2007. Total property crime averages 30% lower for the week and for the year; auto theft is the only category with an increase this week there were 8 in comparison to 7 in 2007. 3^rd Precinct: Total violent crime is 46& lower this week over this week in 2007 and it is 7% lower thus far this year. Property crime saw an increase this week driven by higher incidents of burglary. 4^th Precinct: Overall violent crime fell 29% this week and 18% in the year-to-date period. Property crime remains lower by 15% compared to 2007. 5^th Precinct: Total violent crime fell by 18% this week and is 9% lower than at this time last year. Property crime totals are 38% lower this week and have fallen 8% for the year.
Media Highlight
WCCO TV: “ Hunting For Non-Compliant Registered Sex Offenders” http://wcco.com/crime/hunting.sex.offenders.2.764892.html

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