2008-11-11-MPD-Highlights

MPD HIGHLIGHTS for the week of 11-17 November, 2008

CITYWIDE TRENDS

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

MPLS has had 32 homicides this year to date. This is a 22% decrease from 41 homicides at this time in 2007. This is a 40% decrease from 53 homicides at this time in 2006

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

17% compared to 2007.

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

Rape has decreased by 17% this year.

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

744 weapons have been placed into evidence this year, 20 this week.

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2^nd PRECINCT

3^rd PRECINCT

4^th PRECINCT

5^th PRECINCT

1600 6^thAv S: Officers responded to HCMC on report of Assault in which victim suffered the loss of eye from beating; officers located suspect: Arrested/ ASSAULT

CID investigating

8^th St/15^th Av SE: Officers responded to Robbery; victim reported 3 teens robbed him, fled in waiting van; victim described van; officers stopped van matching description; victim, witnesses positively ID’d suspects, van; may be responsible for other robberies in area: 4 Arrested/ ROBBERY

CID investigating

42^nd/Minnehaha Av S: Officers dispatched to fight in alley; caller reported 3 females, 3 males with gun fighting; officers apprehended 3, recovered 9mm handgun: 3 Arrested/

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT/ASSAULT/

NARCOTICS

CID investigating

5200 blk Bryant N: Officers received info regarding party planned, to be attended by gang members; after calls for service in normally quiet neighborhood, coordinated a detail utilizing several squads from 2 shifts; officers asked people to leave party; 1 person found in front with loaded .44 cal sawed-off shotgun, another with replica handgun; 100+ teenagers sent from party; party organizers, security renter all cited, sound equipment inventoried: 12 Arrested (ages 18-47)

CID investigating

2800 Knox Av S: Suspect with history of arrests for burglary, theft tied to climb garden wall of condo, left after witnesses saw him; officers stopped him 2 blks away in alley; he had wire cutters, new bike with him: Arrested/ BURGLARY

Precinct investigating

300 blk 2^nd Av N: Victim robbed of keys, cash, car at gunpoint in parking ramp; suspect displayed handgun; similar to other area robberies occurring downtown over past 2 weeks

CID investigating

600 blk Fillmore St NE: Officers saw person driving vehicle that they knew from narcotics investigation to have revoked license; stopped for further investigation; officers recovered 6.7 grams methamphetamine

CID investigating

28^th/Lake Av S: Officer confronted armed male shooting gun, apprehended him; recovered .32 cal automatic; detained several gang members in area for questioning: Arrested/ WEAPON

CID investigating

700 blk Queen N: Officers dispatched to report of 3 men breaking into house while resident was at work; quick response enabled them to capture 3 suspects within ½ blk of crime; back door of residence had been kicked in, screens cut; victim arrived home, identified property; neighbor (911 caller—to be nominated for Citizen’s Award) took photos of suspects (1 adult, 2 juveniles); Crime Lab processed scene: 3 Arrested/ BURGLARY (suspects ages 14, 15, 18 with 11, 6, 13 police records)

CID investigating

1100 blk W 53^rd: Victim saw suspect go into her unlocked garage, take her bike; suspect stopped about 2 blks away with bike; suspect is chronic alcoholic, transported by ambulance to HCMC; victim did not want him charged for burglary: Arrested/TRESPASSING

Precinct Investigating

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

Robbery Unit

Investigating: 47 cases this week, 10 assigned; 14 ROBBERY of PERSON, 1 assigned; 25 AGGRAVATED ROBBERY of PERSON (including AUTO), 5 assigned; 7 ROBBERY of BUSINESS, 5 cases assigned; 3 cases closed by arrest; 0 cases exceptionally cleared; 1 cases unfounded; 7 cases transferred to another unit; 23 cases open pending additional information; 10 cases open

5 Arrested for PATTERN of ROBBERIES/ASSAULTS: Since 15 Nov there have been 7 street robberies/sexual assaults involving possibly same suspect(s) in 2^nd, 3^rd Precinct area; all victims were white females

Investigating: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY/CSC: 14^th Av/3^rd St SE: White female robbed, sexual assault attempted by 2 Somali males, 20-25 yrs old, 5’8”, thin build; 1 suspect armed w/black semi-automatic handgun; victim saw dark-colored vehicle leaving scene

Investigating: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY: 20^th Av/4^th St SE: 3 white females robbed by 2 black males, 20-29 yrs old, slight builds, dark complexion, approximately 6’, 1 armed with black semi-automatic handgun

Investigating: ROBBERY/ASSAULT: 2500 blk University SE: White female robbed, punched, kicked by black male, 20-22 yrs old, 6’; 2 other black males were seen in black, 4-door vehicle waiting for suspect

Investigating: ASSAULT: 12^th/7^th St SE: 2 white females assaulted by 2 black males, 16-22 yrs old, dark complexion, driving a dark-colored Cadillac

Investigating: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY/CSC: 3100 blk 32^nd Av S: White female robbed, sexually assaulted by 2 black males, dark complexion, 18-20 yrs old, 5’10”, thin; 1 armed with black semi-automatic handgun

Investigating: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY/CSC: 11^th Av/7^th St SE: White female robbed, sexually assaulted by 2 black males, dark complexion, 18-20 yrs old, 1 armed with black semi-automatic handgun

Investigating: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY: 12^th Av/4^th St SE: 2 white females robbed by 2 black males, dark complexion, 20-22 yrs old, 6’, 1 was armed with black semi-automatic handgun

Investigating: PATTERN of ROBBERIES in downtown parking ramps: Since 15 Nov 4 similar robberies; media aired video footage of suspect on 17 Nov; crime alerts issued for downtown area

Investigating: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY: 1400 blk Hennepin Av: Valet robbed inside MCTC parking ramp; suspect described as Black male, 5’8”, medium build, 25-30 yrs old, armed with black semi-automatic handgun

Investigating: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY: 1100 blk Hennepin Av: White male robbed, beaten, pistol-whipped inside Laurel Village parking ramp. Suspect is Black male, 5’8”, 25-30 yrs old, medium build, armed with black semi-automatic handgun

Investigating: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY: 300 blk 2^nd Av N: White male robbed, pistol-whipped in ramp; suspect is Black male, 5-8, 25-30 yrs old, medium build, armed with black semi-automatic handgun

Investigating: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY: 1^st St/2^nd Av N: White male robbed as he was getting into parked car; suspect is black male, 5’8”, 25-30 yrs old, medium build and armed with a black semi-automatic handgun

Juvenile Unit

Arrested: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY: Dowling/Thomas Av N: Victim robbed at gunpoint; suspect arrested, gun recovered

Investigating: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY: 17^th/Irving Av N: Victim robbed at gunpoint of wallet cash, cell phone; suspect known to victim

Investigating: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY: 39^th/Irving Av N: Victim robbed at gunpoint

Arrested: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY: 39^th/Fremont Av N: Victim robbed at gunpoint; 2 suspects arrested, gun recovered after warrant

Arrested: ROBBERY/THREATS: 1500 Glenwood Av N: Student arrested for attempted robbery, threats at Harry Davis School

Arrested: ASSAULT: 1500 Glenwood Av N: Student assaulted staff at Harry Davis School

Arrested: ASSAULT: 1500 Glenwood Av N: Student attempted to bite teacher at Harry Davis School

Arrested: DOMESTIC ASSAULT: 5700 blk 2^nd Av S: Mother-son dispute; suspect armed with knife

Investigating: ASSAULT: 26^th/Knox Av N: Victim shot by suspect hospitalized, not cooperating with investigation

School Resource Officers: HIGH SCHOOL: Henry: Knife in school, Disorderly Conduct (wanted to fight after school), Trespass (suspended for disorderly conduct tried to return to school); Lehman Center: Success Academy: 08-348381 Arson (Two trash cans set on fire inside basement school); Southwest: Narcotics (small amount marijuana), Gang Graffiti on bldg; South: Damage to Property/graffiti (Suspects seen on video), Smoking, Assault, Theft; MIDDLE SCHOOL: Anwatin: Assault, Theft (student’s cell phone);

Northeast: Knife in school, Disorderly Conduct; Green Central: Disorderly Conduct; Trespass; Riverbend: Threats; Bancroft: Knife in school; Cityview: Threats; Dowling: Damage to Property; Hale: After numerous complaints from Staff at Hale for Arm Bar violations, found that the culprits are school staff, parents of students; Harrison: Weapons; Harry Davis: Assaults, Status Offense; Nellie Stone Johnson: Theft; Ramsey: Threats, Corrections Warrant

Outreach: Officer, MPD K9 invited to Andersen School to do demonstration for 2nd Graders after they finished reading story Officer Buckle and Gloria, demonstration was great success!

Sex Crimes Unit

Predatory Offender Registration: Initiated 13 new cases of Failure to Register; 2 complaints signed; 6 cases submitted for charging review; current total non-complaint in Mpls: 159 (166 last week)

Charged: Officers arrested 1 Burglary suspect who was also non-compliant registrant

Investigating: 17 cases routed; 11 cases assigned

Investigating: PATTERN of ROBBERIES at gunpoint involving CSCM or attempted CSCR; all victims female; suspects approached victims on street; display black or silver handgun, demand wallet, phones, electronic devices; Sex Crimes Investigators working with Robbery to identify related cases, develop suspect info:

Investigating: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY/CSC: 14^th Av/3^rd St SE: White female robbed, sexual assault attempted by 2 Somali males, 20-25 yrs old, 5’8”, thin build; 1 suspect armed w/black semi-automatic handgun; victim saw dark-colored vehicle leaving scene

Investigating: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY/CSC: 3100 blk 32^nd Av S: White female robbed, sexually assaulted by 2 black males, dark complexion, 18-20 yrs old, 5’10”, thin; 1 armed with black semi-automatic handgun

Investigating: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY/CSC: 11^th Av/7^th St SE: White female robbed, sexually assaulted by 2 black males, dark complexion, 18-20 yrs old, 1 armed with black semi-automatic handgun

Charged: Police respond to Assault in progress in 2500 blk Clinton Av S, located both parties, learn that female was sexually assaulted by stranger/male, ID’s as Alexander Jumper who is convicted non-compliant sex offender

Special Operations Division

SOD Patrol: Officers answered/initiated 270 calls, made 176 Traffic Stops, 36 suspicious stops, 48 arrests ( 7 felonies); SOD Officers participated in felony stop of suspect vehicle from 2^nd Prct robbery and booked 1 of 5 suspects that were apprehended; SOD officers flagged down at 3^rd Prct bar on suspect that was yelling racial slurs as customers then went outside, started to damage cars; 1 was P/C for Damage to Property; SOD Patrol Officers began shift by helping 3^rd Prct CRT Officers with Search Warrant, apprehension of primary target, who left scene just before warrant was executed; SOD Officers also discovered passenger in vehicle was in possession of bundle of suspected cocaine

K9 K9 officer responded to domestic in 4400 blk James Av N, K9 officer attempted to stop suspect’s vehicle, but suspect fled, chase ensued, vehicle stopped, suspect prepared to flee on foot; suspect surrendered after hearing K9 warning; 3 K9 teams assisted 4^th Prct officers, Car 9 with large party in 5200 blk Bryant Av N, 4 suspects booked, 6 cited, released, 3 guns recovered; K9 officer responded to 3600 blk Fremont Av N on Person with Gun call, K9 officer spotted suspect in entry way of apt complex, suspect taken into custody, gun recovered; K9 team assisted 4^th Prct officers on attempt pickup in 2900 Knox Av N, suspect refused to surrender, numerous K9 warnings were given, suspect surrendered; K9 team assisted 3^rd Prct officers on suspicious vehicle at 22^nd/Park Av S, suspect sped off dragging officer along with vehicle, then suspect fled on foot, K9 apprehended suspect immediately

Traffic Unit: Officers made 555 stops, issued 621 citations, made 30 arrests; officers also investigated 23 accidents, 3 squad accidents

Bomb Unit: Officers attended Explosive Breaching Training in Chattanooga, TN

Violent Criminal Apprehension Team

Investigating: Jose Gomez (11-24-1974) for Outstanding Hennepin Co Felony Warrant for Criminal Sexual Conduct Rape; Arrested: Jay Phillip Knox (10-26-1959) for Probable Cause Burglary; Michael Darrell Smith (02-26-1988) for Probable Cause Robbery; Hassan Mohamed Abillahi (01-01-1986) for Probable Cause Murder; James Andrew Works (05-17-1973) for Probable Cause CSCR. CCN; Kevin Lee Lane (12-17-1963) for Probable Cause CSCR. CCN; Mark Thomas Fleischman (09-24-1969) for Probable Cause CSCR; Edgar Renee Barrientos (02-09-1983) for Probable Cause Murder; Fredrick Oneal Nunnalley (01-24-1988) for Probable Cause Aggravated Robbery; Andrew Robert Campbell (05-15-1988) for Probable Cause Burglary; Justin Jamal Williams (07-22-1992) for Probable Cause CSC; Victor Latrue Jones (11-23-1989) on an outstanding Hennepin Co Felony Warrant for Probation Violation; Samuel Jhosephet Taylor (01-10-1992) for Probable Cause Terroristic Threats; Zdravko Veletic (07-14-1952) on an outstanding Federal Felony Warrant for Murder; Michael Charles Jordan (01-06-1993) for Probable Cause Aggravated Robbery

Crime Lab

Investigating: Field Operations processed 27 scenes, 430 items of evidence; Computer Forensics completed 2 cases; Fireams/Toolmarks completed 4 cases

Motor Vehicle Theft Program

Investigating: Bait vehicles deployed, no activations

MPD/ATF Weapons Task Force

Investigating: Assigned 5 cases, 12 arrested; 4 cases presented for charging, 2 cases charged; 1 case deferred, closed by arrests, 1 case waiting charges; 1 case under investigation

Support Services

Processed: 814 Property Inventories; 361 Booking Sheets processed

CODEFOR PATTERNS & ACTIONS

Pattern citywide: Increase in burglaries of churches; there have been 17 since 1 October. Crime Prevention Specialists have been working with the community to increase awareness and vigilance.

1^st Precinct: Violent crime overall decreased this week by 50% and in this year-to-date period violent crime fell 12% over 2007. Burglaries rose by 60% this week; in three residential burglaries there was no forced entry. Total property crimes this year have increased by 4% driven largely by a 10% increase in larceny this year.

2^nd Precinct: Violent crime rose this week due to increases in robbery and aggravated assault, yet is still 20% lower for the year to date. Officers noted a pattern in Theft from Motor Vehicles, particularly in the Como and University neighborhoods. Precinct officers and CPS continue to reach out to residents to caution against leaving valuables in vehicles. Property crime rates remain low, down 23% over 2007 at this time.

3^rd Precinct: Total violent crime fell 6% this week and 9% this year to date. Overall property crime rose 24% this week, but remains down 5% for this year over last. The 3^rd Precinct has experienced a 20% increase in calls for service this week. Officers made several significant arrests for robbery.

4^th Precinct: Violent crime totals decreased this week by 2% and remain down by 15% for the year-to-date period. Property crime rates fell 7% this year in spite of a 12% increase in burglary.

5^th Precinct: The rate of violent crime this year fell 12% this year-to-date. Total property crimes are down 10% this year over last. Officers continue to increase proactive policing tactics, with over 300 traffic stops this week.

Media Highlights

KSTP: “POLICE: 5 arrested in rash of 'U' armed robberies ” http://kstp.com/article/stories/S669744.shtml?cat=1

Star Tribune: “ Minneapolis focuses on Somali killings” http://www.startribune.com/local/34717034.html?elr=KArks:DCiUnP::DE8c7PiUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUU

CITYWIDE TRENDS The MPLS total violent crime rate continues to be lower than last year by 13%. MPLS has had 32 homicides this year to date. This is a 22% decrease from 41 homicides at this time in 2007. This is a 40% decrease from 53 homicides at this time in 2006 Robberies decreased by 2% this week. The year-to-date decrease is 17% compared to 2007. Aggravated assaults were 8% lower in this year-to-date period. Rape has decreased by 17% this year. Total property crimes decreased by 8% in this year period. 744 weapons have been placed into evidence this year, 20 this week.	1^st PRECINCT	2^nd PRECINCT	3^rd PRECINCT	4^th PRECINCT	5^th PRECINCT
	1600 6^thAv S: Officers responded to HCMC on report of Assault in which victim suffered the loss of eye from beating; officers located suspect: Arrested/ ASSAULT CID investigating	8^th St/15^th Av SE: Officers responded to Robbery; victim reported 3 teens robbed him, fled in waiting van; victim described van; officers stopped van matching description; victim, witnesses positively ID’d suspects, van; may be responsible for other robberies in area: 4 Arrested/ ROBBERY CID investigating	42^nd/Minnehaha Av S: Officers dispatched to fight in alley; caller reported 3 females, 3 males with gun fighting; officers apprehended 3, recovered 9mm handgun: 3 Arrested/ AGGRAVATED ASSAULT/ASSAULT/ NARCOTICS CID investigating	5200 blk Bryant N: Officers received info regarding party planned, to be attended by gang members; after calls for service in normally quiet neighborhood, coordinated a detail utilizing several squads from 2 shifts; officers asked people to leave party; 1 person found in front with loaded .44 cal sawed-off shotgun, another with replica handgun; 100+ teenagers sent from party; party organizers, security renter all cited, sound equipment inventoried: 12 Arrested (ages 18-47) CID investigating	2800 Knox Av S: Suspect with history of arrests for burglary, theft tied to climb garden wall of condo, left after witnesses saw him; officers stopped him 2 blks away in alley; he had wire cutters, new bike with him: Arrested/ BURGLARY Precinct investigating
	300 blk 2^nd Av N: Victim robbed of keys, cash, car at gunpoint in parking ramp; suspect displayed handgun; similar to other area robberies occurring downtown over past 2 weeks CID investigating	600 blk Fillmore St NE: Officers saw person driving vehicle that they knew from narcotics investigation to have revoked license; stopped for further investigation; officers recovered 6.7 grams methamphetamine CID investigating	28^th/Lake Av S: Officer confronted armed male shooting gun, apprehended him; recovered .32 cal automatic; detained several gang members in area for questioning: Arrested/ WEAPON CID investigating	700 blk Queen N: Officers dispatched to report of 3 men breaking into house while resident was at work; quick response enabled them to capture 3 suspects within ½ blk of crime; back door of residence had been kicked in, screens cut; victim arrived home, identified property; neighbor (911 caller—to be nominated for Citizen’s Award) took photos of suspects (1 adult, 2 juveniles); Crime Lab processed scene: 3 Arrested/ BURGLARY (suspects ages 14, 15, 18 with 11, 6, 13 police records) CID investigating	1100 blk W 53^rd: Victim saw suspect go into her unlocked garage, take her bike; suspect stopped about 2 blks away with bike; suspect is chronic alcoholic, transported by ambulance to HCMC; victim did not want him charged for burglary: Arrested/TRESPASSING Precinct Investigating
Investigations Units ~ Special Operations ~ Joint Task Forces ~ Support Operations
Robbery Unit	Investigating: 47 cases this week, 10 assigned; 14 ROBBERY of PERSON, 1 assigned; 25 AGGRAVATED ROBBERY of PERSON (including AUTO), 5 assigned; 7 ROBBERY of BUSINESS, 5 cases assigned; 3 cases closed by arrest; 0 cases exceptionally cleared; 1 cases unfounded; 7 cases transferred to another unit; 23 cases open pending additional information; 10 cases open 5 Arrested for PATTERN of ROBBERIES/ASSAULTS: Since 15 Nov there have been 7 street robberies/sexual assaults involving possibly same suspect(s) in 2^nd, 3^rd Precinct area; all victims were white females Investigating: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY/CSC: 14^th Av/3^rd St SE: White female robbed, sexual assault attempted by 2 Somali males, 20-25 yrs old, 5’8”, thin build; 1 suspect armed w/black semi-automatic handgun; victim saw dark-colored vehicle leaving scene Investigating: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY: 20^th Av/4^th St SE: 3 white females robbed by 2 black males, 20-29 yrs old, slight builds, dark complexion, approximately 6’, 1 armed with black semi-automatic handgun Investigating: ROBBERY/ASSAULT: 2500 blk University SE: White female robbed, punched, kicked by black male, 20-22 yrs old, 6’; 2 other black males were seen in black, 4-door vehicle waiting for suspect Investigating: ASSAULT: 12^th/7^th St SE: 2 white females assaulted by 2 black males, 16-22 yrs old, dark complexion, driving a dark-colored Cadillac Investigating: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY/CSC: 3100 blk 32^nd Av S: White female robbed, sexually assaulted by 2 black males, dark complexion, 18-20 yrs old, 5’10”, thin; 1 armed with black semi-automatic handgun Investigating: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY/CSC: 11^th Av/7^th St SE: White female robbed, sexually assaulted by 2 black males, dark complexion, 18-20 yrs old, 1 armed with black semi-automatic handgun Investigating: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY: 12^th Av/4^th St SE: 2 white females robbed by 2 black males, dark complexion, 20-22 yrs old, 6’, 1 was armed with black semi-automatic handgun Investigating: PATTERN of ROBBERIES in downtown parking ramps: Since 15 Nov 4 similar robberies; media aired video footage of suspect on 17 Nov; crime alerts issued for downtown area Investigating: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY: 1400 blk Hennepin Av: Valet robbed inside MCTC parking ramp; suspect described as Black male, 5’8”, medium build, 25-30 yrs old, armed with black semi-automatic handgun Investigating: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY: 1100 blk Hennepin Av: White male robbed, beaten, pistol-whipped inside Laurel Village parking ramp. Suspect is Black male, 5’8”, 25-30 yrs old, medium build, armed with black semi-automatic handgun Investigating: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY: 300 blk 2^nd Av N: White male robbed, pistol-whipped in ramp; suspect is Black male, 5-8, 25-30 yrs old, medium build, armed with black semi-automatic handgun Investigating: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY: 1^st St/2^nd Av N: White male robbed as he was getting into parked car; suspect is black male, 5’8”, 25-30 yrs old, medium build and armed with a black semi-automatic handgun
Juvenile Unit	Arrested: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY: Dowling/Thomas Av N: Victim robbed at gunpoint; suspect arrested, gun recovered Investigating: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY: 17^th/Irving Av N: Victim robbed at gunpoint of wallet cash, cell phone; suspect known to victim Investigating: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY: 39^th/Irving Av N: Victim robbed at gunpoint Arrested: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY: 39^th/Fremont Av N: Victim robbed at gunpoint; 2 suspects arrested, gun recovered after warrant Arrested: ROBBERY/THREATS: 1500 Glenwood Av N: Student arrested for attempted robbery, threats at Harry Davis School Arrested: ASSAULT: 1500 Glenwood Av N: Student assaulted staff at Harry Davis School Arrested: ASSAULT: 1500 Glenwood Av N: Student attempted to bite teacher at Harry Davis School Arrested: DOMESTIC ASSAULT: 5700 blk 2^nd Av S: Mother-son dispute; suspect armed with knife Investigating: ASSAULT: 26^th/Knox Av N: Victim shot by suspect hospitalized, not cooperating with investigation School Resource Officers: HIGH SCHOOL: Henry: Knife in school, Disorderly Conduct (wanted to fight after school), Trespass (suspended for disorderly conduct tried to return to school); Lehman Center: Success Academy: 08-348381 Arson (Two trash cans set on fire inside basement school); Southwest: Narcotics (small amount marijuana), Gang Graffiti on bldg; South: Damage to Property/graffiti (Suspects seen on video), Smoking, Assault, Theft; MIDDLE SCHOOL: Anwatin: Assault, Theft (student’s cell phone); Northeast: Knife in school, Disorderly Conduct; Green Central: Disorderly Conduct; Trespass; Riverbend: Threats; Bancroft: Knife in school; Cityview: Threats; Dowling: Damage to Property; Hale: After numerous complaints from Staff at Hale for Arm Bar violations, found that the culprits are school staff, parents of students; Harrison: Weapons; Harry Davis: Assaults, Status Offense; Nellie Stone Johnson: Theft; Ramsey: Threats, Corrections Warrant Outreach: Officer, MPD K9 invited to Andersen School to do demonstration for 2nd Graders after they finished reading story Officer Buckle and Gloria, demonstration was great success!
Sex Crimes Unit	Predatory Offender Registration: Initiated 13 new cases of Failure to Register; 2 complaints signed; 6 cases submitted for charging review; current total non-complaint in Mpls: 159 (166 last week) Charged: Officers arrested 1 Burglary suspect who was also non-compliant registrant Investigating: 17 cases routed; 11 cases assigned Investigating: PATTERN of ROBBERIES at gunpoint involving CSCM or attempted CSCR; all victims female; suspects approached victims on street; display black or silver handgun, demand wallet, phones, electronic devices; Sex Crimes Investigators working with Robbery to identify related cases, develop suspect info: Investigating: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY/CSC: 14^th Av/3^rd St SE: White female robbed, sexual assault attempted by 2 Somali males, 20-25 yrs old, 5’8”, thin build; 1 suspect armed w/black semi-automatic handgun; victim saw dark-colored vehicle leaving scene Investigating: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY/CSC: 3100 blk 32^nd Av S: White female robbed, sexually assaulted by 2 black males, dark complexion, 18-20 yrs old, 5’10”, thin; 1 armed with black semi-automatic handgun Investigating: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY/CSC: 11^th Av/7^th St SE: White female robbed, sexually assaulted by 2 black males, dark complexion, 18-20 yrs old, 1 armed with black semi-automatic handgun Charged: Police respond to Assault in progress in 2500 blk Clinton Av S, located both parties, learn that female was sexually assaulted by stranger/male, ID’s as Alexander Jumper who is convicted non-compliant sex offender
Special Operations Division	SOD Patrol: Officers answered/initiated 270 calls, made 176 Traffic Stops, 36 suspicious stops, 48 arrests ( 7 felonies); SOD Officers participated in felony stop of suspect vehicle from 2^nd Prct robbery and booked 1 of 5 suspects that were apprehended; SOD officers flagged down at 3^rd Prct bar on suspect that was yelling racial slurs as customers then went outside, started to damage cars; 1 was P/C for Damage to Property; SOD Patrol Officers began shift by helping 3^rd Prct CRT Officers with Search Warrant, apprehension of primary target, who left scene just before warrant was executed; SOD Officers also discovered passenger in vehicle was in possession of bundle of suspected cocaine K9 K9 officer responded to domestic in 4400 blk James Av N, K9 officer attempted to stop suspect’s vehicle, but suspect fled, chase ensued, vehicle stopped, suspect prepared to flee on foot; suspect surrendered after hearing K9 warning; 3 K9 teams assisted 4^th Prct officers, Car 9 with large party in 5200 blk Bryant Av N, 4 suspects booked, 6 cited, released, 3 guns recovered; K9 officer responded to 3600 blk Fremont Av N on Person with Gun call, K9 officer spotted suspect in entry way of apt complex, suspect taken into custody, gun recovered; K9 team assisted 4^th Prct officers on attempt pickup in 2900 Knox Av N, suspect refused to surrender, numerous K9 warnings were given, suspect surrendered; K9 team assisted 3^rd Prct officers on suspicious vehicle at 22^nd/Park Av S, suspect sped off dragging officer along with vehicle, then suspect fled on foot, K9 apprehended suspect immediately Traffic Unit: Officers made 555 stops, issued 621 citations, made 30 arrests; officers also investigated 23 accidents, 3 squad accidents Bomb Unit: Officers attended Explosive Breaching Training in Chattanooga, TN
Violent Criminal Apprehension Team	Investigating: Jose Gomez (11-24-1974) for Outstanding Hennepin Co Felony Warrant for Criminal Sexual Conduct Rape; Arrested: Jay Phillip Knox (10-26-1959) for Probable Cause Burglary; Michael Darrell Smith (02-26-1988) for Probable Cause Robbery; Hassan Mohamed Abillahi (01-01-1986) for Probable Cause Murder; James Andrew Works (05-17-1973) for Probable Cause CSCR. CCN; Kevin Lee Lane (12-17-1963) for Probable Cause CSCR. CCN; Mark Thomas Fleischman (09-24-1969) for Probable Cause CSCR; Edgar Renee Barrientos (02-09-1983) for Probable Cause Murder; Fredrick Oneal Nunnalley (01-24-1988) for Probable Cause Aggravated Robbery; Andrew Robert Campbell (05-15-1988) for Probable Cause Burglary; Justin Jamal Williams (07-22-1992) for Probable Cause CSC; Victor Latrue Jones (11-23-1989) on an outstanding Hennepin Co Felony Warrant for Probation Violation; Samuel Jhosephet Taylor (01-10-1992) for Probable Cause Terroristic Threats; Zdravko Veletic (07-14-1952) on an outstanding Federal Felony Warrant for Murder; Michael Charles Jordan (01-06-1993) for Probable Cause Aggravated Robbery
Crime Lab	Investigating: Field Operations processed 27 scenes, 430 items of evidence; Computer Forensics completed 2 cases; Fireams/Toolmarks completed 4 cases
Motor Vehicle Theft Program	Investigating: Bait vehicles deployed, no activations
MPD/ATF Weapons Task Force	Investigating: Assigned 5 cases, 12 arrested; 4 cases presented for charging, 2 cases charged; 1 case deferred, closed by arrests, 1 case waiting charges; 1 case under investigation
Support Services	Processed: 814 Property Inventories; 361 Booking Sheets processed
CODEFOR PATTERNS & ACTIONS
Pattern citywide: Increase in burglaries of churches; there have been 17 since 1 October. Crime Prevention Specialists have been working with the community to increase awareness and vigilance. 1^st Precinct: Violent crime overall decreased this week by 50% and in this year-to-date period violent crime fell 12% over 2007. Burglaries rose by 60% this week; in three residential burglaries there was no forced entry. Total property crimes this year have increased by 4% driven largely by a 10% increase in larceny this year. 2^nd Precinct: Violent crime rose this week due to increases in robbery and aggravated assault, yet is still 20% lower for the year to date. Officers noted a pattern in Theft from Motor Vehicles, particularly in the Como and University neighborhoods. Precinct officers and CPS continue to reach out to residents to caution against leaving valuables in vehicles. Property crime rates remain low, down 23% over 2007 at this time. 3^rd Precinct: Total violent crime fell 6% this week and 9% this year to date. Overall property crime rose 24% this week, but remains down 5% for this year over last. The 3^rd Precinct has experienced a 20% increase in calls for service this week. Officers made several significant arrests for robbery. 4^th Precinct: Violent crime totals decreased this week by 2% and remain down by 15% for the year-to-date period. Property crime rates fell 7% this year in spite of a 12% increase in burglary. 5^th Precinct: The rate of violent crime this year fell 12% this year-to-date. Total property crimes are down 10% this year over last. Officers continue to increase proactive policing tactics, with over 300 traffic stops this week.
Media Highlights
KSTP: “POLICE: 5 arrested in rash of 'U' armed robberies ” http://kstp.com/article/stories/S669744.shtml?cat=1 Star Tribune: “ Minneapolis focuses on Somali killings” http://www.startribune.com/local/34717034.html?elr=KArks:DCiUnP::DE8c7PiUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUU

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