2008-07-22-MPD-Highlights

MPD HIGHLIGHTS for the week of 22-28 July, 2008

CITYWIDE TRENDS

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

MPLS has had 21 homicides this year to date. This is a 19% decrease from 26 homicides at this time in 2007.

Robberies decreased by 2% this week. The year-to-date decrease is

19% compared to 2007.

Aggravated assaults were 8% lower in this year-to-date period.

Rape has decreased by 18% this year.

Total property crimes decreased by 7% in this year period.

504 weapons have been placed into evidence this year, 18 this week.

1^st PRECINCT

2^nd PRECINCT

3^rd PRECINCT

4^th PRECINCT

5^th PRECINCT

8^th/Washington: Officers responded to call reporting man loitering around cars in bar parking lot; caller suspected he was “prowling” cars; officers responded, located suspect; officers attempted to stop suspect, he fled; officers apprehended suspect who was in possession of items stolen earlier vehicles: Arrested/

STOLEN PROPERTY

Precinct investigating

18^th/Central NE:

Officers stopped suspicious vehicle, determined it had KOPS alert for weapon-involved fugitive escape; officers arrested federal fugitive, second person; officers found loaded sawed-off shotgun, .30 /.30 in back seat: Arrested/WEAPON/

WARRANT

CID investigating

2400 blk 18^th Av S:

Squads responded to Person with Gun call; caller reported male had shotgun under his chin; officers observed this man run into house, learned man was suicidal, inside with 2 small children; perimeter set up; officers made contact with man on phone, but unsuccessful in getting him to come out or release children; SWAT officers entered home, took man into custody, secured children who were uninjured: Arrested/ CHILD NEGLECT/

WEAPON

CID investigating

1600 blk Thomas Av N: Officers dispatched to report of 9-10 shots fired found 23-yr-old Male victim lying dead in street from apparent gunshot wounds

CID investigating

3400 blk Nicollet Av S: officers enroute to call observed group of people near bus stop, 1 man punching another, others yelling; officers separated everyone, learned that 2 suspects had taken victims’—3 women, 1 man—cigarettes, demanded wallets, threatened to stab them: 2 Arrested/

AGGRAVATED ROBBERY

CID investigating

LaSalle/Oak Grove: Victims reported 2 suspects approached them, attempted to rob them at gunpoint; based on victims’ description, officers apprehended suspects in area

Arrested/ AGGRAVATED ROBBERY

CID investigating

900 blk Delaware Av

SE: 2 suspects threatened victim with gun, demanded property, victims provided officers with description; officers apprehended suspects who were identified by victim; gun recovered:

2 Arrested/

AGGRAVATED ROBBERY/WEAPON

CID investigating

800 blk 38^th E: Officer responding to Robbery of Business detained accomplice at scene; description of suspect broadcasted; officers began combing area for suspect, speaking to area residents; resident called in, having seen described suspect after squad left; Officers spot suspect near 42^nd St/15^th Av S, he flees on foot; officers set up perimeter, K-9 Officer finds suspect in 4100 blk 15^th Av S; witnesses positively ID suspect, $60 cash loss recovered: Arrested/

ROBBERY

CID investigating

300 blk Broadway Av N:

Officers dispatched to shooting at bar, located victim with lower torso gunshot wound; victim stated he could ID shooter who had fled scene; victim transported but later died; witnesses were cooperative, possible evidence collected from nearby security cameras; 2 shell casings recovered in/around victim’s vehicle

CID investigating

2700 blk Pillsbury Av S: Victim walking along sidewalk, confronted by 2 men, 1 with knife, demanded wallet; victim started to run, but fell; suspect put knife to victim’s throat, demanding wallet; victim complied; witnesses to robbery followed suspects, gave description to officers who apprehended suspects nearby, found wallet in yard, victim positively ID’d suspects

2 Arrested/

AGGRAVATED ROBBERY

CID Investigating

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

Homicide Unit

Investigating: 16 Jul murder of Tyrone Kenyatta Hamilton who was found lying in street in 1600 blk Thomas Av N shortly after 2:30 a.m. dead from apparent gunshot wound; 4^th Prct officers responding to Shots Fired call found Hamilton who was pronounced dead at scene; no suspects are in custody at this time; investigators are following leads; anyone with info about incident is asked to call MPD tip line at (612) 692-TIPS (8477) or Crime Stoppers (800) 222-TIPS (8477)

Investigating: 27 Jul murder of Tyrone Sain; shortly after 2:00 a.m. 4^th Prct officers responded to shooting in rear parking of the 4^th St Saloon, 328 W Broadway; when officers arrived, they found adult male with apparent gunshot wound to his torso area; victim transported to North Memorial Medical Center where he later died later; no suspects in custody at this time; investigators are following leads; anyone with info about incident call MPD tip line at (612) 692-TIPS (8477) or Crime Stoppers (800) 222-TIPS (8477)

Robbery Unit

Investigating: 20 ROBBERY of PERSON, 2 assigned; 20 AGGRAVATED ROBBERY of PERSON (including AUTO), 4 assigned; 3 ROBBERY of BUSINESS, 3 cases assigned; 4 cases closed by arrest; 2 case exceptionally cleared; 1 case unfounded; 9 cases transferred to another unit; 16 cases open pending additional information; 7 cases open; 14 defendants in custody

Charged: ROBBERY of PERSON: LaSalle/Oak Grove Av S: Victims of strong-arm robbery; police responded, detained 2 suspects who were identified in show-up

Investigating: ROBBERY of PERSON: 9^th/Hawthorne: Victims from suburbs, downtown apparently looking drugs, get into confrontation with man arrested for Robbery; victims refuse to cooperate

Investigating: ROBBERY of BUSINESS: 925 blk E 24^th St: Victim stated that he approached by 5 Somali males, 1 armed with silver semi-automatic, robbed of $10K cash; 2 days later, victim identified suspect inside mall as being involved in robbery; suspect arrested; victim now isn’t sure of identity, isn’t sure gun was involved; suspect released after interview

Investigating: ROBBERY of BUSINESS: 810 E 38^th St: 2 entered shop, pretended to be customers; suspect suddenly pulled out handgun, robs victim cash, flees, but is caught after extensive search of area; 2^nd suspect lingers at scene, arrested after he is implicated in robbery by 1^st suspect

Investigating: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY: 3600 blk Clinton Av: Father, son accused of trying to rob 2 victims at gunpoint; they also allegedly threatened 2 more victims with pistol after robbery; police arrived, located pair in back yard, handgun nearby; victim’s ID both suspects who claim to have just interrupted theft from auto, both have concealed firearms permits

Investigating: ROBBERY of PERSON: 2700 blk Pillsbury Av: Victim claims he was robbed by 2 black males; officers search area, detain 2 possible suspects; victim, witnesses identify both in show up; witnesses also gave false address

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 record

Charged: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY: 2200 3^rd Av: Victim walking home from work accosted by suspect, high on drugs, wants money; victim sprays mace after suspect tries to rob him, suspect then chases, assaults victim who runs to nearby institute, where assisted by security; suspect assaults victim again, enraged when police arrive

Juvenile Unit

Arrested: ROBBERY of PERSON: Franklin/Seabury Avs S: 4 (2 adults) people approached victims with handgun, demanded property, left in vehicle; description aired, vehicle stopped in 2^nd Prct; charges pending for gun, someone used ATM card at fast food restaurant along with video showing vehicle matching description that suspects left scene in; ATM card found in squad car where suspect had been sitting, which linked card to him; employee restaurant remembers order, since 1ATM card didn’t work, they used another

Investigating: ROBBERY of PERSON: 3300 blk Oakland Av: Victim could not ID, but possible suspect stopped by police, was in immediate area, had a prior arrest for robbery

Investigating: ROBBERY of PERSON: 17^th/Emerson Av N: Victim robbed, assaulted by people in vehicle; license number obtained; victim did not give true name, story conflicts with original report

Investigating: ROBBERY of PERSON/CARJACK: 31^st/Central Av: Victim on side street forced to slow down when 2 suspects walked in front of vehicle, forced out at gunpoint; victim can possibly ID

Investigating: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY: 3200 blk Garfield: Case closed as credit cards, phone immediately canceled

Probation Checks: Officers on Mpls Anti-Violence Initiative Team (MAVI) checked on 15 juveniles

Cited: 30 CURFEW; 15 LOW LEVEL

Narcotics Unit

Investigating: Conducted “wall stop” on joint case with DEA; oz methamphetamine, lb marijuana recovered; indictment preparation for several individuals ongoing

Investigating: Conducted UC buy follow-up in area of Columbus/43^rd St S; ongoing heroin case with Hennepin C Narcotics Unit; search warrant obtained for possible stash house

Investigating: Narcotics officers, HCSO Narcotics, DEA conducted buy/bust detail with follow-up search warrant on long term MPD Narcotics case; Undercover officers obtained $60K in flash funds from DEA, met with Mexican National who was storing, distributing large amounts of meth in S Mpls; MPD Undercover flashed money, source left to obtain 3lbs meth; source returned to location at Lake/Bloomington store with another individual; both arrested, 3 lbs meth recovered; follow-up search warrant at 33^rd/17^th Av S allowed recovery of additional 896 grams Meth, 4480 grams marijuana, 2 handguns, $22K; both arrested parties were charged federally; drugs recovered with street value of $230K

Training: MPD Narcotics personnel (2 officers, Sergeant) graduated from DEA basic 2-week narcotics course

Sex Crimes Unit

Predatory Offender Registration: Initiated 9 new cases of Failure to Register; 2 arrested/Non-complaint Predatory Offender; 4 complaints signed; Current total non-complaint in Mpls: 185 (186 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)

Special Operations Division

SOD Patrol: SOD Patrol made/initiated 159 calls, made 53 traffic stops, 18 suspicious stops, 28 arrests; in 3600 blk Girard N, SOD officers observed a number of suspicious parties who ran; suspect, who dropped 2 handguns was caught; officers recovered .45 cal, .380 handguns; in 4200 blk Sheridan SOD officers responded to Burglary call; suspects gone upon arrival, SOD officers found 2/3 burglars who were booked for felony burglary

K9: Team assisted 3^rd pct officers on Aggravated Robbery; K9 tracked, located suspect in 4100 blk 15^th Av S; K9 team assisted 4^th Pct officers who were chasing person with gun at 15^th/Morgan Av N, K9 apprehended the suspect; K9 team assisted 4^th pct officers on attempt pick up of armed robbery suspect in 4900 blk Aldrich Av N; K9 located suspect hiding in crawl space; suspect surrendered without incident; K9 team responded to Person with Gun in blk 3600 Clinton Av S, K9 located suspect hiding in back yard, handgun recovered

Warrant Service: High Risk Warrant Team conducted 4 high risk warrants, resulting in 8 arrests (3 felony), detained 17 suspects; 12 gauge shotgun, 9mm handgun recovered

Traffic Unit: Officers made 577 stops, issued 667 citations, made 35 arrests; officers also investigated 16 accidents, 2 squad accidents; Motorcycle Officers made 95 stops, issued 102 citations, made 5 arrests, investigated 3 accidents; Traffic Officers called to Personal Injury at 38^th/Washington Avs No, involving bicyclist, vehicle; bicyclist received severe injuries, scene measured; officers called to a PI at Cedar Av S/I94 ramp, involving motorcycle, vehicle, driver of motorcycle received severe injuries to the leg, head, scene measured

Bomb Unit: Assisted SWAT at barricade incident at 24^th/18^th Av S

Crime Lab

Field Operations processed 18 scenes; Forensic Garage processed 11 vehicles; Computer Forensics completed 8 cases; Fireams/Toolmarks completed 20 cases

Motor Vehicle Theft Program

Investigating: Bait vehicles deployed, activation in 5^th Prct, suspect parked, walked away from vehicle before officers arrived; video will be checked to see if suspect can be identified; located, recovered 2 stolen vehicles in 4^th Prct using License Plate Reader technology

MPD/ATF Weapons Task Force

Investigating: Received 7 cases, 12 arrested; 4 cases presented for charging, 2 cases closed by arrest; 1 case remains under investigation

Support Services

Processed: 1083 Property Inventories; 549 Booking Sheets processed; reviewed; 498 processed gun registration cards

CODEFOR PATTERNS & ACTIONS

1^st Precinct: The number of violent crimes this week remains the same at 15 as in this week in 2007. Aggravated assaults, however, increased from 4 to 7. For the year-to-date period overall violent crime has decreased 17% compared to this time last year. Property crime increased by 10% thus far in 2008, due to greater numbers of larceny.

2^nd Precinct: Total violent crime has fallen in this year-to-date period by 23%, but increased this week due to increases in rape, robbery and aggravated assault. The number of arson cases rose by 18% compared to 2007, but the total crimes involving property decreased by 24%.

3^rd Precinct: Violent crime totals fell this week by 13% and for the year by 8%. There were three more robberies this week than during this week in 2007. More officers are being assigned to directed patrols in target enforcement areas to address this. Officers made 9 arrests for robberies, an increase of 800% over this week in 2007. Property crimes fell by 2% this year.

4^th Precinct: Though overall violent crime trends are falling—this week violent crime fell by 58%--there were two homicides this week. Property crimes are down by 11% in 2008.

5^th Precinct: Robberies and aggravated assaults rose this week increasing the violent crime totals by half compared to this week in 2007. Officers are increasing patrols in targeted enforcement zones to address crime patterns. Officers note there has been increased robbery activity in the Somali community. Property crimes remain lower, this year by 8%.

Media Highlight

KSPT TV: “Fighting crime in Minneapolis' third precinct” http://kstp.com/article/stories/S526755.shtml?cat=1

CITYWIDE TRENDS The MPLS total violent crime rate continues to be lower than last year by 14%. MPLS has had 21 homicides this year to date. This is a 19% decrease from 26 homicides at this time in 2007. Robberies decreased by 2% this week. The year-to-date decrease is 19% compared to 2007. Aggravated assaults were 8% lower in this year-to-date period. Rape has decreased by 18% this year. Total property crimes decreased by 7% in this year period. 504 weapons have been placed into evidence this year, 18 this week.	1^st PRECINCT	2^nd PRECINCT	3^rd PRECINCT	4^th PRECINCT	5^th PRECINCT
	8^th/Washington: Officers responded to call reporting man loitering around cars in bar parking lot; caller suspected he was “prowling” cars; officers responded, located suspect; officers attempted to stop suspect, he fled; officers apprehended suspect who was in possession of items stolen earlier vehicles: Arrested/ STOLEN PROPERTY Precinct investigating	18^th/Central NE: Officers stopped suspicious vehicle, determined it had KOPS alert for weapon-involved fugitive escape; officers arrested federal fugitive, second person; officers found loaded sawed-off shotgun, .30 /.30 in back seat: Arrested/WEAPON/ WARRANT CID investigating	2400 blk 18^th Av S: Squads responded to Person with Gun call; caller reported male had shotgun under his chin; officers observed this man run into house, learned man was suicidal, inside with 2 small children; perimeter set up; officers made contact with man on phone, but unsuccessful in getting him to come out or release children; SWAT officers entered home, took man into custody, secured children who were uninjured: Arrested/ CHILD NEGLECT/ WEAPON CID investigating	1600 blk Thomas Av N: Officers dispatched to report of 9-10 shots fired found 23-yr-old Male victim lying dead in street from apparent gunshot wounds CID investigating	3400 blk Nicollet Av S: officers enroute to call observed group of people near bus stop, 1 man punching another, others yelling; officers separated everyone, learned that 2 suspects had taken victims’—3 women, 1 man—cigarettes, demanded wallets, threatened to stab them: 2 Arrested/ AGGRAVATED ROBBERY CID investigating
	LaSalle/Oak Grove: Victims reported 2 suspects approached them, attempted to rob them at gunpoint; based on victims’ description, officers apprehended suspects in area Arrested/ AGGRAVATED ROBBERY CID investigating	900 blk Delaware Av SE: 2 suspects threatened victim with gun, demanded property, victims provided officers with description; officers apprehended suspects who were identified by victim; gun recovered: 2 Arrested/ AGGRAVATED ROBBERY/WEAPON CID investigating	800 blk 38^th E: Officer responding to Robbery of Business detained accomplice at scene; description of suspect broadcasted; officers began combing area for suspect, speaking to area residents; resident called in, having seen described suspect after squad left; Officers spot suspect near 42^nd St/15^th Av S, he flees on foot; officers set up perimeter, K-9 Officer finds suspect in 4100 blk 15^th Av S; witnesses positively ID suspect, $60 cash loss recovered: Arrested/ ROBBERY CID investigating	300 blk Broadway Av N: Officers dispatched to shooting at bar, located victim with lower torso gunshot wound; victim stated he could ID shooter who had fled scene; victim transported but later died; witnesses were cooperative, possible evidence collected from nearby security cameras; 2 shell casings recovered in/around victim’s vehicle CID investigating	2700 blk Pillsbury Av S: Victim walking along sidewalk, confronted by 2 men, 1 with knife, demanded wallet; victim started to run, but fell; suspect put knife to victim’s throat, demanding wallet; victim complied; witnesses to robbery followed suspects, gave description to officers who apprehended suspects nearby, found wallet in yard, victim positively ID’d suspects 2 Arrested/ AGGRAVATED ROBBERY CID Investigating
Investigations Units ~ Special Operations ~ Joint Task Forces ~ Support Operations
Homicide Unit	Investigating: 16 Jul murder of Tyrone Kenyatta Hamilton who was found lying in street in 1600 blk Thomas Av N shortly after 2:30 a.m. dead from apparent gunshot wound; 4^th Prct officers responding to Shots Fired call found Hamilton who was pronounced dead at scene; no suspects are in custody at this time; investigators are following leads; anyone with info about incident is asked to call MPD tip line at (612) 692-TIPS (8477) or Crime Stoppers (800) 222-TIPS (8477) Investigating: 27 Jul murder of Tyrone Sain; shortly after 2:00 a.m. 4^th Prct officers responded to shooting in rear parking of the 4^th St Saloon, 328 W Broadway; when officers arrived, they found adult male with apparent gunshot wound to his torso area; victim transported to North Memorial Medical Center where he later died later; no suspects in custody at this time; investigators are following leads; anyone with info about incident call MPD tip line at (612) 692-TIPS (8477) or Crime Stoppers (800) 222-TIPS (8477)
Robbery Unit	Investigating: 20 ROBBERY of PERSON, 2 assigned; 20 AGGRAVATED ROBBERY of PERSON (including AUTO), 4 assigned; 3 ROBBERY of BUSINESS, 3 cases assigned; 4 cases closed by arrest; 2 case exceptionally cleared; 1 case unfounded; 9 cases transferred to another unit; 16 cases open pending additional information; 7 cases open; 14 defendants in custody Charged: ROBBERY of PERSON: LaSalle/Oak Grove Av S: Victims of strong-arm robbery; police responded, detained 2 suspects who were identified in show-up Investigating: ROBBERY of PERSON: 9^th/Hawthorne: Victims from suburbs, downtown apparently looking drugs, get into confrontation with man arrested for Robbery; victims refuse to cooperate Investigating: ROBBERY of BUSINESS: 925 blk E 24^th St: Victim stated that he approached by 5 Somali males, 1 armed with silver semi-automatic, robbed of $10K cash; 2 days later, victim identified suspect inside mall as being involved in robbery; suspect arrested; victim now isn’t sure of identity, isn’t sure gun was involved; suspect released after interview Investigating: ROBBERY of BUSINESS: 810 E 38^th St: 2 entered shop, pretended to be customers; suspect suddenly pulled out handgun, robs victim cash, flees, but is caught after extensive search of area; 2^nd suspect lingers at scene, arrested after he is implicated in robbery by 1^st suspect Investigating: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY: 3600 blk Clinton Av: Father, son accused of trying to rob 2 victims at gunpoint; they also allegedly threatened 2 more victims with pistol after robbery; police arrived, located pair in back yard, handgun nearby; victim’s ID both suspects who claim to have just interrupted theft from auto, both have concealed firearms permits Investigating: ROBBERY of PERSON: 2700 blk Pillsbury Av: Victim claims he was robbed by 2 black males; officers search area, detain 2 possible suspects; victim, witnesses identify both in show up; witnesses also gave false address 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 record Charged: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY: 2200 3^rd Av: Victim walking home from work accosted by suspect, high on drugs, wants money; victim sprays mace after suspect tries to rob him, suspect then chases, assaults victim who runs to nearby institute, where assisted by security; suspect assaults victim again, enraged when police arrive
Juvenile Unit	Arrested: ROBBERY of PERSON: Franklin/Seabury Avs S: 4 (2 adults) people approached victims with handgun, demanded property, left in vehicle; description aired, vehicle stopped in 2^nd Prct; charges pending for gun, someone used ATM card at fast food restaurant along with video showing vehicle matching description that suspects left scene in; ATM card found in squad car where suspect had been sitting, which linked card to him; employee restaurant remembers order, since 1ATM card didn’t work, they used another Investigating: ROBBERY of PERSON: 3300 blk Oakland Av: Victim could not ID, but possible suspect stopped by police, was in immediate area, had a prior arrest for robbery Investigating: ROBBERY of PERSON: 17^th/Emerson Av N: Victim robbed, assaulted by people in vehicle; license number obtained; victim did not give true name, story conflicts with original report Investigating: ROBBERY of PERSON/CARJACK: 31^st/Central Av: Victim on side street forced to slow down when 2 suspects walked in front of vehicle, forced out at gunpoint; victim can possibly ID Investigating: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY: 3200 blk Garfield: Case closed as credit cards, phone immediately canceled Probation Checks: Officers on Mpls Anti-Violence Initiative Team (MAVI) checked on 15 juveniles Cited: 30 CURFEW; 15 LOW LEVEL
Narcotics Unit	Investigating: Conducted “wall stop” on joint case with DEA; oz methamphetamine, lb marijuana recovered; indictment preparation for several individuals ongoing Investigating: Conducted UC buy follow-up in area of Columbus/43^rd St S; ongoing heroin case with Hennepin C Narcotics Unit; search warrant obtained for possible stash house Investigating: Narcotics officers, HCSO Narcotics, DEA conducted buy/bust detail with follow-up search warrant on long term MPD Narcotics case; Undercover officers obtained $60K in flash funds from DEA, met with Mexican National who was storing, distributing large amounts of meth in S Mpls; MPD Undercover flashed money, source left to obtain 3lbs meth; source returned to location at Lake/Bloomington store with another individual; both arrested, 3 lbs meth recovered; follow-up search warrant at 33^rd/17^th Av S allowed recovery of additional 896 grams Meth, 4480 grams marijuana, 2 handguns, $22K; both arrested parties were charged federally; drugs recovered with street value of $230K Training: MPD Narcotics personnel (2 officers, Sergeant) graduated from DEA basic 2-week narcotics course
Sex Crimes Unit	Predatory Offender Registration: Initiated 9 new cases of Failure to Register; 2 arrested/Non-complaint Predatory Offender; 4 complaints signed; Current total non-complaint in Mpls: 185 (186 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)
Special Operations Division	SOD Patrol: SOD Patrol made/initiated 159 calls, made 53 traffic stops, 18 suspicious stops, 28 arrests; in 3600 blk Girard N, SOD officers observed a number of suspicious parties who ran; suspect, who dropped 2 handguns was caught; officers recovered .45 cal, .380 handguns; in 4200 blk Sheridan SOD officers responded to Burglary call; suspects gone upon arrival, SOD officers found 2/3 burglars who were booked for felony burglary K9: Team assisted 3^rd pct officers on Aggravated Robbery; K9 tracked, located suspect in 4100 blk 15^th Av S; K9 team assisted 4^th Pct officers who were chasing person with gun at 15^th/Morgan Av N, K9 apprehended the suspect; K9 team assisted 4^th pct officers on attempt pick up of armed robbery suspect in 4900 blk Aldrich Av N; K9 located suspect hiding in crawl space; suspect surrendered without incident; K9 team responded to Person with Gun in blk 3600 Clinton Av S, K9 located suspect hiding in back yard, handgun recovered Warrant Service: High Risk Warrant Team conducted 4 high risk warrants, resulting in 8 arrests (3 felony), detained 17 suspects; 12 gauge shotgun, 9mm handgun recovered Traffic Unit: Officers made 577 stops, issued 667 citations, made 35 arrests; officers also investigated 16 accidents, 2 squad accidents; Motorcycle Officers made 95 stops, issued 102 citations, made 5 arrests, investigated 3 accidents; Traffic Officers called to Personal Injury at 38^th/Washington Avs No, involving bicyclist, vehicle; bicyclist received severe injuries, scene measured; officers called to a PI at Cedar Av S/I94 ramp, involving motorcycle, vehicle, driver of motorcycle received severe injuries to the leg, head, scene measured Bomb Unit: Assisted SWAT at barricade incident at 24^th/18^th Av S
Crime Lab	Field Operations processed 18 scenes; Forensic Garage processed 11 vehicles; Computer Forensics completed 8 cases; Fireams/Toolmarks completed 20 cases
Motor Vehicle Theft Program	Investigating: Bait vehicles deployed, activation in 5^th Prct, suspect parked, walked away from vehicle before officers arrived; video will be checked to see if suspect can be identified; located, recovered 2 stolen vehicles in 4^th Prct using License Plate Reader technology
MPD/ATF Weapons Task Force	Investigating: Received 7 cases, 12 arrested; 4 cases presented for charging, 2 cases closed by arrest; 1 case remains under investigation
Support Services	Processed: 1083 Property Inventories; 549 Booking Sheets processed; reviewed; 498 processed gun registration cards
CODEFOR PATTERNS & ACTIONS
1^st Precinct: The number of violent crimes this week remains the same at 15 as in this week in 2007. Aggravated assaults, however, increased from 4 to 7. For the year-to-date period overall violent crime has decreased 17% compared to this time last year. Property crime increased by 10% thus far in 2008, due to greater numbers of larceny. 2^nd Precinct: Total violent crime has fallen in this year-to-date period by 23%, but increased this week due to increases in rape, robbery and aggravated assault. The number of arson cases rose by 18% compared to 2007, but the total crimes involving property decreased by 24%. 3^rd Precinct: Violent crime totals fell this week by 13% and for the year by 8%. There were three more robberies this week than during this week in 2007. More officers are being assigned to directed patrols in target enforcement areas to address this. Officers made 9 arrests for robberies, an increase of 800% over this week in 2007. Property crimes fell by 2% this year. 4^th Precinct: Though overall violent crime trends are falling—this week violent crime fell by 58%--there were two homicides this week. Property crimes are down by 11% in 2008. 5^th Precinct: Robberies and aggravated assaults rose this week increasing the violent crime totals by half compared to this week in 2007. Officers are increasing patrols in targeted enforcement zones to address crime patterns. Officers note there has been increased robbery activity in the Somali community. Property crimes remain lower, this year by 8%.
Media Highlight
KSPT TV: “Fighting crime in Minneapolis' third precinct” http://kstp.com/article/stories/S526755.shtml?cat=1

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