http://4thprecinctcare.org/rss/news News feeds for 4th Precinct CARE en-us MPD provides this public safety information as a public service. These highlights are not reflective of all incidents handled or investigated by the MPD at this time. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. ARSON: Arson 38XX Fremont Ave N Tuesday 5/8/12 0352hrs 12-138290 MFD responded to a garage fire at this location. The single car garage was wood framed & the house has been boarded up since 2011, as it’s in foreclosure. The origin of the fire was the interior of the garage & MFD determined the cause was Arson. There was heavy fire on all areas of the garage & the overhead garage door collapsed onto the driveway. A 4-door vehicle inside the garage was completely burned. The house is owned by Wells Fargo & estimated damage is $20,000. No suspects, witnesses, or injuries. Arson 48XX Emerson Ave N Tuesday 5/8/12 0519hrs 12-138309 MFD responded to a vehicle fire at this location. The origin of the fire was the rear passenger seat (driver’s side) & the cause of the fire was determined to be Arson. V1/male, 44 yrs, stated he let his dog out & noticed smoke coming from the windows on the vehicle. V1 then opened the car door & found a smoldering fire in the back seat. V1 used his garden hose on the fire & called 911. When asked if V1 knew anyone who would do this, he stated his wife’s ex-husband of Duluth, has been stalking her since she left him. Estimated damage is $6000. No suspects seen. No injuries. Arson / Recovered Vehicle 35XX Oliver Ave N Monday 5/14/12 0112hrs 12-145086 MFD & MPD were dispatched to the above location on a vehicle fire. A check of the license plate determined the vehicle was a stolen out of Brooklyn Park. The origin of the fire was the passenger compartment & it was determined to be Arson. There was heavy damage to the upholstered seats which were burned down to the metal frame. The sunroof broke from the heat of the fire & the steering wheel column melted, exposing the wiring. The vehicle was towed to the Mpls Impound Lot & put on hold for the Arson unit. Estimated damage is $10,000. No suspects, witnesses, or injuries. ASSAULT: Assault 2—w/a Dangerous Weapon Logan Ave N & Lowry N Tuesday 5/8/12 1923hrs 12-138850 V1/male, 17 yrs, was assaulted by 4 males, 17-22 yrs. S3/17 yrs, is known to V1 & wanted to fight him over comments he posted on his Facebook page. S3 was a friend to V1, but S3 stole a pair of headphones while at V1’s residence. V1 stated he suffered a swollen eye & cheek & a bloody nose from the assault. V1 stated unknown S2 & S4 fired shots at him & his family members, but no one was hit by the rounds. V1 was assessed by paramedics at the scene & released to his mother. Suspects were GOA. Assault 2---w/a Dangerous Weapon / Damage to Motor Vehicle 15XX Broadway Ave W Wednesday 5/9/12 1326hrs 12-139640 Officer was working foot patrol in North Commons Park & heard gunshots very close to the north of the park. Officer observed V1/male, 39 yrs, who stated he was inside his vehicle when he heard shooting. V1 stated a window shattered & glass cut his hand. It was later determined to be a gunshot wound to V1’s hand. V1 was transported to the hospital via ambulance. Two other victims sustained damage to their vehicles. Suspects were GOA. It is unknown who was the specific target of the shooter. Assault 2---w/a Dangerous Weapon / Warrant Lowry Ave N & Newton Ave N Thursday 5/10/12 1312hrs 12-140806 Officers were flagged down by V1/male, who told police that AP1/male, 42 yrs, shot bullet rounds through his apt. window. V1 informed officers of AP1’s location & he was taken down at gunpoint. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Assault 2 & an outstanding Felony Warrant. It should be noted that V1 believes he was shot at because he asked AP1 to leave. Also, that AP1 is violent & has gang connections. Assault 2---w/a Dangerous Weapon 8XX Oliver Ave N Friday 5/11/12 0127hrs 12-141586 Officers responded to a shooting at the above location . There was a single gunshot hole in a window on the side of the house. V1/male, 27 yrs, had been hit in the chest & was transported to the hospital via ambulance. V1 is expected to survive. According to witnesses, 2 male suspects, 19 & 18 yrs, were supposedly involved, but were GOA. Assault 4---Police/Emergency Personnel / 5th Degree Domestic Assault 32XX Irving Ave N Friday 5/11/12 1650hrs 12-142249 Officers were dispatched to the above location on a Narcotics complaint. Officers saw 3 males. AP1/13 yrs, & AP2/16 yrs, were in a bear hug & it was obvious they were fighting each other. The 3 males were ordered to the ground. AP1 & AP2 did not comply, but continued fighting with each other. AP1 had to be maced in an attempt to get him to the ground, & he still did not comply. AP1 struggled with officer & eventually punched officer in the face with a closed fist. AP1 continued to resist arrest & had to be taken into custody with assistance from another officer. AP1 stated he & his brother, AP2, fought because of name calling. AP1 stated AP2 belongs to the “5-tre” gang. AP1 was taken to the Juvenile Supervision Center where he was cited for Assault 4 & being a Runaway. AP2 was taken to JDC & booked for Domestic Assault. Assault 2---w/a Dangerous Weapon 16XX Dowling Ave N Sunday 5/13/12 2030hrs 12-144904 Officers were dispatched to HCMC on the report of a patient with a gunshot wound & met V1/male, 16 yrs. V1 stated he was playing basketball at Folwell Park with his friend, W1/male, 18 yrs. He said they noticed a group of males come from the cemetery across the street. V1 stated the suspects began arguing with an unknown male on the basketball court. V1 & W1 continued playing basketball despite the argument & then heard a gunshot. V1 & W1 fled from the park & heard another gunshot. V1 & W1 were a few blocks away when V1 felt blood on his pants & saw that he was shot in the thigh. V1 & W1 took the bus to HCMC. PG1 walked into the hospital & was very upset with W1, demanding that he tell the truth. PG1 stated she lives across the street from the park & did not hear any gunshots. She also wondered why the 2 would run past her house. PG1 felt that her son, V1, & W1 were not telling the truth. Officers could not locate a crime scene in the park (no gun shells). V1’s wound was non-life threatening. ROBBERY: ROBPER (Attempt) 36XX Penn Ave N Tuesday 5/8/12 1300hrs 12-138639 V1/female, 25 yrs, was sitting inside her vehicle with the doors locked at the above location when unknown S1/male, 20-25 yrs, pounded on the right passenger door window & told V1 he was going to take her vehicle. S1 attempted to enter the vehicle by pulling on the same door, but V1 refused to open the door & S1 then fled on foot with another male. No injuries. No loss. S1 was GOA. ROBBIZ [Pizza Luce] 7XX Emerson Ave N Wednesday 5/9/12 0241hrs 12-139282 Officers were flagged down by V1/male, 32 yrs, a pizza delivery employee of Pizza Luce. V1 told officers he delivered food to the above address, but had to call the party, as he did not have an apt number. V1 stated he heard a phone ring behind him & observed S1/male, 25 yrs, standing with a phone near Emerson on Van White Ave N. Another male walked out of the brush across the street & pointed a semi-automatic at V1’s face. The 2 males took V1’s cell phone, $300 in cash, & keys. Suspects then fled on foot. V1 did not require medical attention. Suspects were GOA. ROBPER 16XX Queen Ave N Wednesday 5/9/12 1958hrs 12-140052 Officers were dispatched to an Assault in progress & learned it was a Robbery of Person when they arrived. V1/male, 17 yrs, stated he was in the park near the basketball court when he was approached by 5 unknown males, 15-20 yrs, & one said “Full Tre” (a gang reference). When V1 tried to walk away, he was punched in the head & neck. V1 stated the suspects chased him up an alley & he dropped his cell phone during the incident. A suspect recovered it. V1 refused medical. Suspects were GOA. ROBPAG 22XX Irving Ave N Wednesday 5/9/12 2111hrs 12-140124 Officers were dispatched to a Robbery of Person at gunpoint & located V1/male, 34 yrs, who was outside the trunk of his vehicle. V1 stated he approached his vehicle, which was parked in front of this location & was approached by 2 males, 18-50 yrs, who got out of a new black Jeep Cherokee. V1 stated the suspects pointed handguns at him, but didn’t say anything. Suspects went through V1’s pockets & stole $400 in cash, as well as the XBOX V1 was carrying out of the house. Suspects also took V1’s keys, pushed him in the trunk of his car & slammed the lid on him. V2 felt he was “set up” by OT2/male, 35-45 yrs, who had been acting strange while in the house. V1 was not injured & did not require medical attention. ROBPAG 13XX Lowry Ave N Thursday 5/10/12 1525hrs 12-140944 Officer was dispatched to a Robbery of Person call at gunpoint & met V1/male, 19 yrs. V1 stated he & V2/male, 18 yrs, were standing at the bus shelter near the library on Fremont N, south of Lowry Ave N. V1 stated he saw 2 unknown males, 18-19 yrs, walk across the street & stand about 10 feet from the victims. S2 kept accusing V1 of raping his sister. S1 revealed a black gun in his waistband, then took V1’s phone & earbuds, & demanded V1’s stud earrings. V1 complied. S2 took V2’s phone & earbuds & suspects took off in different directions. Victims were not injured. Suspects were GOA. ROBPAG 13XX Olson Mem Hwy Friday 5/11/12 0230hrs 12-142291 V1/female, 34 yrs, walked into the Pct to report she had been robbed at the above location. V1 stated she went to visit her aunt & was seated in her car along with 2 friends—V3 & V4, & her cousin, V2. Two unknown males, 19-20 yrs, approached the car & S1pointed a large black gun at V1, telling them all to give up their money. S1 told S2 to check all the victim’s pockets, which he did. S2 took V4’s cigarettes, ID, & $20 in cash. V1 held out her purse, begging not to be hurt. S1 stated he was going to kill all of the victims & V1 heard the gun click, but it did not go off. Suspects fled on foot. All the victims got out of the vehicle & heard shots. No one was hit or received other injuries. Suspects were GOA. ROBPAG / Assault 2 (Attempt) / Damage to Motor Vehicle / Discharge Weapon 5XX Humboldt Ave N Friday 5/11/12 0252hrs 12-141656 Officers were dispatched to the above location on the sound of shots fired. Officers noticed a white Pontiac with IL license plates. Three males, 38, 20, & 33 yrs, stated they were just shot at & robbed by 2 unknown males, 20-25 yrs. Suspects approached the victims & S1 brandished an AK-47 assault type rifle, while S2 had a black pistol. Suspects demanded the victim’s money & all they got was a cell phone from V2. Suspects then fled, but turned around & fired their weapons at all 3 victims. Victims were not hurt, but there was damage to their vehicle. Suspects were GOA. The cell phone is valued at $200. ROBPAG 27th Ave N & Colfax Ave N Friday 5/11/12 2038hrs 12-142503 Officer responded to 26TH Ave N & Dupont Ave N on a Robbery of Person & met V1/male, 21 yrs, who stated he had been robbed at gunpoint at 27th Ave N & Colfax. V1 stated that while at that intersection, a grey older minivan pulled up to him & a passenger, S1/male, 16-20 yrs, asked if he could use V1’s phone. S1 got out of the vehicle & held his hand in his pocket & V1 thought he had a gun. S1 ordered V1 into the van at gunpoint. V1 stated there was a total of 8 males in the van, 16-20 yrs of age. S1 rifled through V1’s pockets & took his wallet containing ID & $140 in cash. S1 also took V1’s cell phone. V1 was ordered out of the van & it drove off. V1 was not injured. Suspects were GOA. ROBPAG 40th Ave N & Washington Ave N Saturday 5/12/12 0500hrs 12-143004 V1/female, 26 yrs, V2/female, 27 yrs, & V3/male, 27 yrs, were leaving a party in the above area when they were approached by unknown S1 & S2, males, 20-25 yrs, & 2 other males. S1 pointed a semi-automatic at V3, pushed him against his vehicle, & demanded his belongings. S1 briefly pointed the gun at V1 & told her to back off. S2 also had a semi-automatic & pointed it at V3. All victims believe the other 2 parties with the suspects were armed, but did not get a good look at them. S1 took $40 from V3 & his cell phone. V1’s purse was also taken from V3’s back pocket. All 4 parties then fled, including the 2 suspects. No injuries. Suspects were GOA. ROBPAG 44th Ave N & Penn Ave N Saturday 5/12/12 1140hrs 12-143187 Officer responded to the above area on the report of a stabbing. V1/male, 24 yrs, stated he was on Penn Ave N between 43rd & 44th Ave N when he was approached by unknown S1/male, 22-26 yrs, on a 10 speed bike. S1 began calling V1 names & told him he was in the wrong area. S1 got off his bike & charged V1 with his body, knocking V1 to the ground. V1 was asked if he had any valuables & when he said no, S1 stabbed him in the abdomen with a 2-6” knife. Officer observed the wound. S1 then fled on his bike. V1 was transported to the hospital for his injury. S1 was GOA. ROBPAG 32XX Irving Ave N Sunday 5/13/12 1611hrs 12-144598 Officers responded to the above location on a Robbery of Person call & met V1/male, who stated he was just robbed at gunpoint by 2 males. V1 stated S1 was approx. 15 yrs-old & S2 was about 20 yrs-old. V1 stated he was walking in the alley when suspects approached him & S1 asked if he had any weed. V1 told both suspects he didn’t & S1 pulled out a handgun & held it directly to his forehead. S2 went through V1’s pockets & stole $50 in cash. Suspects then fled. V1 was not injured & declined medical attention. Suspects were GOA. ROBPER 23XX Dupont Ave N Sunday 5/13/12 2138hrs 12-144888 Officer were dispatched to 23XX Aldrich on a Robbery of Person & met V1/male, 16 yrs, who stated he was at the above location when unknown S1/male, 17-20 yrs, approached him from behind with a semi-automatic & demanded money. V1 then handed S1 $20. S1 fled on foot. V1 was not injured & did not require medical attention. S1 was GOA. ROBPAG / Damage to Motor Vehicle 11th Ave N & James Ave N Monday 5/14/12 1900hrs 12-146060 V1/male, 52 yrs, walked into the 4th Pct to report he had been robbed at gunpoint by 2 unknown males, 20-25 yrs. V1 stated he was at Cub Foods on Broadway when the suspects asked him if they could pay him for a ride. V1 drove the suspects to the above area & they asked him to drive through the alley. S2 pointed a handgun at V1 & went into his pants pockets, taking a cell phone & approx. $40 in cash. V1 started to back away & S2 then fired 4 shots at the rear passenger side of the vehicle, breaking the window. V1 stated the suspects tried to take his keys, but did not get them. V1 was not injured. WEAPONS: WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit 21st Ave N & Penn Ave N Tuesday 5/8/12 1507hrs 12-138668 Officers conducted a Traffic stop after observing the driver, AP1/male, 24 yrs, was not wearing a seatbelt. Officers immediately recognized the passenger, AP2/ male, 25 yrs, & knew him by his street name. AP2 is a gang member who associates with other well known gang members. Both parties were asked if there were any guns in the vehicle & AP2 stated he didn’t know. AP1 stated there were no guns in the vehicle. AP1 was found to have a Revoked DL & warrant & the occupants were removed from the vehicle. Officers recovered a handgun in the console area, which both AP’s had access to. A magazine was also located & it contained 30 rounds. Both AP’s were booked in HCJ for PC Weapons. WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit 32XX Logan Ave N Tuesday 5/8/12 2251hrs 12-139082 Officers were requested by surveillance officers to stop 2 males who were walking in the middle of the street in the above area. Surveillance officers had observed these males coming from the area of recent shots fired & observed a male hand an unknown object to one of these males. When officers stopped these parties, AP/male, 17 yrs, stuck his hand in his pocket & turned as if he was going to run. Officers recovered a .22 caliber revolver from AP1’s jacket pocket. AP1 was transported to the Juvenile Unit & booked for PC Weapons. The gun was property inventoried. WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit 12XX 26th Ave N Sunday 5/13/12 2240hrs 12-144977 Officers responded to the above location on the report of shots in the area. Officers were informed that AP1/male, 30 yrs, was observed putting a gun under the seat of a white pick-up truck parked in the rear of the above address & then running into the house. AP1 was positively ID’d by a witness as the person he saw run after the shots were fired, & who placed the gun into the truck. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons. AP2/ male, 49 yrs, was booked for a warrant. WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit / Flee Officer on Foot/ Warrant 32XX Queen Ave N Monday 5/14/12 2243hrs 12-146057 Officers were dispatched to a person with a gun call at the above location. The caller stated she heard at least 4 pops, thinking they were gunshots. Officers arrived on the scene & observed AP1/male, 24 yrs, & instructed him to stop. AP1 immediately turned & ran from officers. AP1 held his waistband the entire time, as if he was concealing something. Officers observed AP1 throw a silver handgun near the rear of 32XX Russell N. The gun contained one live round & a magazine was recovered nearby with an unknown number of live rounds. AP1 was apprehended & also found to have a Felony 2nd Degree Burglary Warrant. AP1 was booked for PC Weapons & the Warrant. WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit 41XX Soo Ave Monday 5/14/12 2357hrs 12-146130 Officers observed 2 vehicles parked along the road to the Camden Boat Launch. It is extremely dark & secluded in this area. Two people were outside cars filming a video & they were ID’d as gang members, who are known to carry guns. As these parties were ID’d, AP1/male, 23 yrs, walked from the passenger side of the gray SUV between the cars, with his hands up. AP1 was the only one near the passenger side of the vehicle. A Smith & Wesson handgun with magazine was found near the rear passenger side tire. AP1 was the only party who had access to the gun & he was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons. Tue May 15 15:11:22 -0500 2012 http://www.4thprecinctcare.org/article/read/4th_precinct_highlights_week_746_may_8_14_2012 http://www.4thprecinctcare.org/article/read/4th_precinct_highlights_week_746_may_8_14_2012 Minneapolis Fire Department wants you to enjoy your recreational fires safely this summer. Here are the allowed parameters for recreational fires in Minneapolis: · Only burn unpainted, untreated wood · Amount of wood burning should be 3 ft wide and 2 ft high or less · A non-combustible fire barrier at least 6 inches high must be used, such as a fire ring, fire pit, chiminea, or enclosed free standing fire pit · Recreational fires must be at least 25 feet from a house, garage, wood fence, or other combustible material or structure · Rec fires must be constantly attended by at least one person 18yo or older · You must have something readily available to put out the fire – such as a garden hose, buckets of sand, and/or a class 4-A portable fire extinguisher If you have any questions about recreational fires, or have any other fire safety questions or concerns, please call Minneapolis 311, or visit Minneapolis Fire Department’s website: www.minneapolismn.gov/fire If you live outside of Minneapolis, please contact your local fire department to find out what types of recreational fires are allowed in your municipality. Mon May 14 13:59:56 -0500 2012 http://www.4thprecinctcare.org/article/read/enjoy_your_recreational_fires_safely_this_summer_ http://www.4thprecinctcare.org/article/read/enjoy_your_recreational_fires_safely_this_summer_ MPD provides this public safety information as a public service. These highlights are not reflective of all incidents handled or investigated by the MPD at this time. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. ARSON: Arson (Attempt) / Damage to Motor Vehicle 9XX Broadway Ave W Friday 5/412 2300hrs 12-135153 V1/female, 21 yrs, had her vehicle parked & locked in the above area. V1 stated known S1/male, 47 yrs, flattened all 4 tires & threw a large rock, breaking the window. S1 then apparently then used papers already in the vehicle to start a fire insde. The back seat caused fire briefly. V1 stated she got into an argument with S1 & he left her in the Lake of the Isles area. No witnesses. No damage estimate at this time. ASSAULT: Assault 2---w/a Dangerous Weapon Dowling Ave N & Fremont Ave N Wednesday 5/2/12 2117hrs 12-131964 Officer responded to a stabbing call at the above location & met V1/male, 39 yrs, who stated he didn’t know who stabbed him. V1 had been stabbed in the middle of his back & in his elbow. Both were small cuts. V1 & W1/male, 54 yrs, stated they were in a car when unknown S1/male, knocked on the driver’s side window, then went to the passenger window where V1 was sitting & stabbed V1. V1 & W1 were both uncooperative. V1 was transported to the hospital via ambulance for his non-life threatening wounds. Assault 2---w/a Dangerous Weapon / DWI Refusal / No Insurance/ DAR/ Open Bottle Fremont Ave N & Lowry Ave N Wednesday 5/2/12 2314hrs 12-132144 Officers witnessed AP1/male, 24 yrs, driving at a high rate of speed & failing to stop for a red light. The vehicle was stopped & AP1 was ID’d by photo ID. AP1 smelled of alcohol & had bloodshot/watery eyes. AP1 was taken to the hospital for injuries from a previous assault (CCN #12-132116), then booked in HCJ. Assault 2---w/a Dangerous Weapon / 5th Degree Domestic Assault / Damage to Motor Vehicle 23XX Aldrich Ave N Saturday 5/5/12 2305hrs 12-135880 Officers responded to the above location after V1/male, 31 yrs, reported he was assaulted by his ex-girlfriend, S1/26 yrs. V1 & a platonic female friend, V2/36 yrs, were driving to a friend’s house at the above location when they noticed a van following them. As they got out of their car, S1 ran from the van & punched V1 in the face. S1 then smashed out windows in his car with a golf club. S1 swung the golf club at V2 several times, knocking the phone out of V2’s hand, & hitting V2 at least once in the upper back. S1 then went back after V1 who ran. S1 got back in her van & drove off. V1 had a laceration to his upper lip & V2 stated her back was just bruised. S1 was GOA & victims refused medical attention. Assault 1---Great Bodily Harm 26XX Irving Ave N Sunday 5/6/12 0228hrs 12-136140 Officers responded to the above location on a shooting & located V1/male, 26 yrs, with a gunshot wound to his neck. OT1/male, 56 yrs, stated he heard commotion in the house while he was sleeping downstairs. OT1 heard a single gunshot & came upstairs. OT1 stated V1 & known S1/male, 33 yrs, did not like each other & S1 was supposedly upset with V1 over money. V1 was transported to the hospital in critical condition. At the time of this report, he has been removed from the critical list & is expected to survive. S1 was GOA. Assault 2---w/a Dangerous Weapon 49XX Penn Ave N Sunday 5/6/12 1330hrs 12-136462 Officers were dispatched to the above location on a stabbing. The caller stated that a neighbor got stabbed in the chest. V1/male, 20 yrs, showed officers a small laceration on the side of his chest. V1 stated S1/male, 20-30 yrs, whom he had an argument with a few days ago, drove up in a car & jumped out. V1 said the 2 of them started to fight & he was stabbed by some sharp instrument he didn’t see. V1 stated S1 got back into the vehicle & left with an unknown driver. V1’s girlfriend said that V1’s “weed dealer” lives up the street & drives the type & color of car that S1 arrived in. No suspects were located. V1 was transported to the hospital via ambulance. ROBBERY: ROBPER 39XX Dupont Ave N Tuesday 5/1/12 0523hrs 12-130059 Officers were dispatched to an Assault in progress at 39th & Dupont N, & were flagged down by W1/male, 28 yrs, who directed officers to V1/female, 32 yrs, who was lying in the alley. V1 was ID’d & stated her back & neck were hurting. V1 stated she walked through the alley to catch a bus when unknown S1/male, 20-30 yrs, came up behind her & struck her on her back several times with an unknown object as he tried to grab her purse. V1 fought with S1 over the purse until he wrapped something around her neck & tried to strangle her. V1 said S1 let go of her when someone yelled at him & ran. W1 was the party who yelled at S1. V1 said S1 took her purse & her ring off her finger at some point, so he had her property when he fled. W1 checked on V1 after that. V1 was transported to the hospital via ambulance. Loss included ID, papers, & an unknown amount of cash. ROBPER 40XX Colfax Ave N Tuesday 5/1/12 1200hrs 12-131521 Officers were dispatched to the above address on a Robbery & were informed the Robbery at gunpoint actually occurred the previous date. V1 did not call at that time apparently, as he had a seizure. V1 stated he was at his daughter’s house on the porch with a friend when 2 unknown males, 19-25 yrs, approached with guns drawn & demanded V1 to get on the ground. V1 told suspects he didn’t have any money, but S1 removed the wallet from V1’s pocket, which contained ID & $180 in cash. After the robbery, the suspects fled on foot. V1 stated at the time this report was made, his friend had not reported the robbery & according to V1, his friend lost approx. $560 in cash. No known injuries. ROBPAG 27th Ave N & Colfax Ave N Tuesday 5/1/12 1528hrs 12-130449 Officers were dispatched to a Robbery of Person call & met V1/female, 17 yrs, who stated she got off the school bus at the above location & was approached by 3 males, 15-17 yrs, who were on foot. V1 stated S1 knocked her cell phone out of her hands. V2/male, 17 yrs, grabbed S1 & pinned him against a parked vehicle. S2 & S3 then punched V2. All the suspects fled on foot with V1’s cell phone. Suspects ran into 26XX Colfax Ave N, but when officers approached that address, OT1/male, 15 yrs, stated that no one had entered his home. Victims declined EMS. The cell phone is valued at $180. ROBPER (Attempt) 22XX Lyndale Ave N Wednesday 5/2/12 2210hrs 12-132060 V1/male, 24 yrs, stated he was sitting in his car in the driveway behind the above address when he was approached by 3 males, 18-20 yrs. S1 asked V1 for some change to ride the bus & V1 provided the change. V1 was then punched 2-3 times in the side of his face by S1. S2 attempted to get into the passenger side door of the vehicle. V1 felt the suspects were trying to carjack him, so he put his car in reverse & fled the scene. V1 stated he would recognize the suspects if he saw them again. ROBPAG Dowling Ave N & Lyndale Ave N Thursday 5/3/12 2230hrs 12-137297 V1/male, 50 yrs, came into the 4th Pct to report he was robbed of his wallet, containing $1200. V1 went to the above listed area to buy a car & 2 unknown males, jumped from the car & put a hard object into his back while removing his wallet. V1 thinks the object was a gun. Suspects then got back into the vehicle & fled. V1 was not injured. ROBPAG 16XX Glenwood Ave Friday 5/4/12 2224hrs 12-134613 Officer was dispatched to the above location on a Robbery of Person & met V1/male, 32 yrs, V2/female, 24 yrs, & OT1/male, 31 yrs. V1 stated he & V2 went over to the above location to visit OT1, who is V1’s nephew. V1 & V2 are boyfriend & girlfriend. After entering the front door of the apt. bldg., they passed unknown S1/30-40 yrs, who asked if they wanted to buy some weed. V1 stated S1 pointed a semi-automatic pistol at him & demanded everything he had. V1 pretended to be going through his pockets & stated he didn’t have anything. S1 then removed $190 in cash, but left V1’s cell phone. S1 did the same to V2 & fled. The victims ran to OT1’s apt., then ran outside in an attempt to chase S1. V2 told officer that S1 stole $2000 in cash from her; a cell phone; a wallet; a tote; & ID. No injuries. S1 was GOA. ROBPAG 23XX Sheridan Ave N Saturday 5/5/12 0130hrs 12-134857 Officers responded to a Robbery of Person call at the above location & met V1/male, 23 yrs, who stated he was in his yard when he noticed a Crown Victoria with tinted windows driving slowly down the alley. After the car was out of view, 2 unknown males, 26-29 yrs, ran up behind him & told him to get on the ground. One suspect asked what he had &went through V1’s pockets, taking his wallet which included a credit card, DL, & $10 in cash. He also took V1’s cell phone & removed a white gold wedding band from V1 & a silver bracelet. V1 told officers he was afraid they were going to shoot if he moved. V1 stated S2 had a small black automatic. Suspects fled on foot & V1 went inside to phone police. No injuries. ROBPER 23rd Ave N & 4th St N Saturday 5/5/12 2332hrs 12-135907 V1/female, 31 yrs, stated she was walking home when 2 unknown males, 17-18 yrs, approached her & S1 punched her in the face with a closed fist. S1 then demanded her purse, which V1 forfeited. The purse contained misc. ID & a wallet, but there was no indication of any cash in the wallet. V1’s purse is valued at $300. Suspects fled on foot. V1 had swelling around her eye but refused medical attention. Officer transported V1 home. ROBPAG 26XX Penn Ave N Sunday 5/6/12 1110hrs 12-136354 Officers were dispatched to a Robbery of Person & met V1/male, 62 yrs, who stated he was seated in his car in his driveway at the above location, looking at his new cell phone when he heard a knock on his driver’s window. V1 stated unknown S1/male, 18-20 yrs, demanded all his money or he would shoot V1. V1 did not see a gun, but saw a 2ndsuspect male, 18-20 yrs. V1 opened his wallet in front of S1, who removed approx. $90 in cash. V1 stated he dropped his new phone, which one of the suspects recovered before they fled on foot in the alley. V1 was not injured. Suspects were GOA. ROBPER 21st Ave N & Broadway Ave W Monday 5/7/12 1305hrs 12-137461 V1/female, 29 yrs, stated she was walking down the street behind Merwin’s Drug & was hit on the side of the head by unknown S1/male, heavy set. S1 also pushed V1 to the ground & grabbed her brown leather Gucci purse valued at $125. S1 fled with the purse on foot. V1 stated her debit card & $637 in cash were in the purse. V1 refused medical attention. S1 was GOA. WEAPONS: WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit / Narcotics / Flee Officer on Foot/ Warrant 26th Ave N & Emerson Ave N Thursday 5/3/12 2355hrs 12-133489 Officers were on routine patrol when they observed a vehicle driving with its high beams on. A Traffic stop was initiated at the above location & the vehicle failed to pull over until it reached 26XX Dupont Ave N, at which time AP1/male, 50 yrs, fled on foot. As he was chased, AP1 pulled a handgun from his waistband & when he ran into a parked car, the gun fell to the ground. AP1 was apprehended & officers found suspected crack cocaine in the 2 squads AP1 had been placed in. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons & PC Narcotics. WEAP—Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit / False Info / Warrant 33rd Ave N & Lyndale Ave N Friday 5/4/12 2142hrs 12-134548 Officers stopped a vehicle for failing to come to complete stops at 2 intersections. Officers could smell the odor of marijuana emanating from the vehicle & all occupants were removed. Upon searching the vehicle, officers located a fully loaded 6-shot revolver in the rear seat between the area where AP1/female, 15 yrs, & AP2/male, 18 yrs, had been sitting. None of the occupants claimed ownership of the gun. AP1 was booked in JDC for PC Weapons & AP2 was booked in HCJ for the same charge. AP3/male, 16 yrs, was booked in JDC for a warrant & for providing False into to Police. WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit / Unlawful Possession of a Firearm 35XX Penn Ave N Saturday 5/5/12 0237hrs 12-134929 Officers were dispatched to a party complaint & observed AP1/male, 28 yrs crouched down near the sidewalk. He stood up holding his waistband & began to run towards the door of the party location. A .38 revolver was located in the area where AP1 ran. AP1 was apprehended & booked in HCJ for PC Weapons. WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit / Recovered Gun/ Dar / No Proof Ins 39XX Colfax Ave N Saturday 5/5/12 2117hrs 12-135699 Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that was seen without headlights & had a loud muffler. When the vehicle was stopped, AP1/male, 18 yrs, fled on foot. AP1 was apprehended after a brief foot chase. As officer handcuffed AP1, a handgun was found lying underneath AP1’s chest. An NCIC check revealed the .380 caliber handgun was stolen. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons. WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit 38XX Fremont Ave N Monday 5/7/12 2154hrs 12-137998 Officers responded to a person with a gun call & located a group walking from the area of Dowling & Girard Ave N with a party later ID’d as AP1/male, 16 yrs, who matched the description of a suspect. When officers attempted to stop AP1, he fled on foot & threw a revolver into the backyard of the above listed address. Officers recovered the revolver & apprehended AP1. AP1 was processed through the Juvenile Center then booked in JDC for PC Weapons. Tue May 08 16:04:59 -0500 2012 http://www.4thprecinctcare.org/article/read/4th_precinct_highlights_week_745_may_1_may_7_2012 http://www.4thprecinctcare.org/article/read/4th_precinct_highlights_week_745_may_1_may_7_2012 Attempt Kidnap/Assault May 4th, 2012 Facts: On April 21st, at approximately 12:49 am, on the block of 3500 Aldrich Ave N, a female was approached as she was walking to her front door by a male, asked for directions, and then asked to use her phone. When the female said no and turned to enter her home, the male came up from behind her, put his hand over her mouth and grabbed her around the waist. The female was able to punch the victim and get away. Suspect information: The Suspect is described as a black male, 6’1” tall, medium build, around 200 lbs. He was wearing a dark zip up hooded sweatshirt, and dark pants. The suspect was also wearing gloves with a grip like material on the palms and fingers. What you can do: • Before arriving to your destination and getting out, observe your surroundings to make sure no one suspicious is around. If you see someone suspicious, drive around the block and or wait until they leave, • If an unknown person is still hanging around that doesn’t live in the area, call 911 with a good description. • Have your keys ready and in your hand when approaching your car or home. • Use your best judgment when resisting an attacker. If its valuables they want, give it to them. • If you believe they don’t have a weapon and other people are around to hear, scream, yell, kick and do whatever you can to draw attention and scare the person away. If you are the victim of and assault, try to get a good description of the person. Note their age, race, height, build, hair and clothing. Make a mental note of any unusual or distinguishing features. If a vehicle is involved try to get the make, model, and license number. Call 911 immediately. If possible, write down your description before the police arrive while it’s still fresh in your mind. For more information on personal safety and crime prevention activities in your neighborhood call the 4th Precinct Community Crime Prevention/SAFE Unit at 673-5804. For individuals with disabilities: If you need this material in Braille, large print, computer disk, or cassette tape, call 673-3447. Sign language interpreters available  call 673-3220 or 673-2626 (TTY). Please allow two weeks for accommodation. Sun May 06 00:33:23 -0500 2012 http://www.4thprecinctcare.org/article/read/mpd_crime_alert_ http://www.4thprecinctcare.org/article/read/mpd_crime_alert_ Date: Tue, May 1, 2012 at 10:40 AM Subject: Outstanding Work! 4th Precinct Staff, Wow! I want to thank you all for another tremendous week. You have again led the City in proactive stops with 650 stops for traffic, suspicious persons, and suspicious vehicles. Over the last 8 weeks you have consistently led the City with 10% more proactive stops per officer than the next closest precinct. That is on top of handling more calls for service and more Priority One calls. You have also made 4848 arrest this year, which is 34% more than the next closest precinct (to spite having the same number of officers). You have also taken 93 guns off the streets of the North side this year. That is 50% of the guns taken off of the street Citywide and 52 more than the next closest precinct. In addition, you again led the City in Truancy and Curfew enforcement with 24 arrests. That is 26% more than the next closest precinct. The results of your hard work include a 34% reduction in Violent Crime this week, a 36% reduction in robberies this week, and 25% reduction in non-domestic aggravated assaults. Our total Part I crime this week was down 3% and you are consistently chipping away at the increases we saw due to good weather at the beginning of the year. As if all of this isn’t enough – complaints against officers in the 4th Precinct are down and I continually receive praise from the residents, business owners, and property owners you serve. Thanks from a very grateful Inspector! Insp. Mike Martin p.s. – don’t forget to thank our Citywide partners for their help when you see them on the street. Tue May 01 12:24:25 -0500 2012 http://www.4thprecinctcare.org/article/read/4th_precinct_staff_outstanding_work_ http://www.4thprecinctcare.org/article/read/4th_precinct_staff_outstanding_work_