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. Abbreviation guide to help understand/interpret the Highlights: V=Victim (V1, V2, etc…) S= Suspect (S1, S2, etc…) AP= Arrested Party (person taken into physical custody or cited & released for a crime) W= Witness RP= Reporting Party (example: “RP told officers that there were people trying to enter his neighbor’s house) PG= Parental Guardian OT= Other (a party on the scene that played no role—was just “there”) BM= Black Male, BF=Black Female WM= White Male, WF= White Female AM= Asian Male, AF= Asian Female DK=Drunk GOA= Gone on Arrival (gone when squad responded) HCJ= Hennepin County Jail (“AP was booked in HCJ”) WT= Warrant…could be for various types of crimes, both misdemeanor & felony levels HCMC= Hennepin County Medical Center MPD= Minneapolis Police Department MFD= Minneapolis Fire Department ID’d= Identified (“He ID’d the suspect as a classmate”) PC= Probable Cause (evidence points to reasons to be booked…i.e. “He was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons” ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ARSON: Arson /Assault2/with a Dangerous Weapon 19XX Russell Ave N Tuesday 8/24/10 2327 hrs 10-258522 MFD responded to a car fire & gasoline that was poured at this location. V1/BF, 37 yrs, reported that S1/BM, 41 yrs, her boyfriend, burst into her home & began pouring gasoline around the 1st floor of the home. V1 was splashed with gasoline & begged S1 to allow her to get their daughter out of the house. V1 saw her Jeep on fire outside the house. S1 was seen pouring gasoline on the car by an unknown witness. S1 did not ignite the gasoline in the house, but fled. There was an overwhelming smell of gasoline throughout the house & pools of gas were seen on the living room floor. MPD located a plastic gas can in some bushes 2 houses away with an odor of gasoline inside, which was collected as evidence. The Jeep had fire damage to the engine compartment. This incident was determined to be arson. Damage to property is $1000. Damage to contents is $10,000 for clean up of the area. No injuries. Arson 32XX Irving Ave N Wednesday 8/25/10 1837 hrs 10-259401 Officers dispatched on the report of a person setting pine needles on fire. The fire was put out prior to officer’s arrival. Kids in the neighborhood pointed out S1/BF, 12 yrs, & she was transported to her mother’s house. S1’s mother refused to take her. S1 was released to her stepmother. There was a burn spot 2 feet in diameter where S1 was lighting the pine needles. No injuries. ASSAULT: Assault2/with a Dangerous Weapon 6XX Broadway Ave W Tuesday 8/24/10 0026 hrs 10-257301 V1/BF, 31 yrs, was pumping gas at the above location when the vehicle was struck by a bullet, shattering the driver’s window. V1 stated there were 5 BM’s standing in the parking lot when the shots came out. V2/BF, 22 yrs, was in the front passenger seat when the bullet went through the window, but did not have any suspect info. The owner of the vehicle was not present but gave a statement at the 4th Pct. later that day. No injuries. No suspect info. Assault2/with a Dangerous Weapon 45th Ave N & Bryant Ave N Wednesday 8/25/10 2019 hrs 10-259538 Officers heard information on shots fired at the above location. Information was aired that parties were loading a victim in an SUV, & it was last seen headed in the direction of a hospital. Officers drove to the hospital & located V1/BM, 17 yrs, who stated he did not know who shot him or why. V1 stated he was with friends when a red boxy style 4-door vehicle drove by & a person shot from the back seat window. V1 & witnesses did not have any suspect information. V1 sustained a non-threatening wound to his leg. Suspects were GOA. Assault3/Significant Bodily Harm 20XX Penn Ave N Thursday 8/26/10 1900 hrs 10-260652 Officers dispatched to an assault. V1/BF, 18 yrs, told officers that S1/BF, 18-20, the new girlfriend of the father of her babies, came to her house and assaulted her. V1 stated S1 was delivering clothes when an argument broke out & S1 punched V1 in the stomach, causing great pain. V1 was transported to the hospital via ambulance. S1 was GOA. Assault2/with a Dangerous Weapon 43XX Fremont Ave N Friday 8/27/10 1746 hrs 10-261798 Officers were dispatched to the sound of shots fired. Officers located a parked vehicle with the windows shot out & several bullet holes in the door. V1/BF, 25 yrs, stated she was sitting in the vehicle with V2/BF, 25 yrs, when S1/BM, 24-30 yrs, was on the sidewalk & started to shoot at the vehicle. V1 ducked & ran back to her home with V2. No injuries. S1 is described as having a medium complexion & medium length braids. Assault2/with a Dangerous Weapon 13XX Oliver Ave N Friday 8/27/10 1830 hrs 10-261864 S1/BM, 55 yrs, argued with V1/BM, 36 yrs, over money V1 was paying S1 for construction work. V1 & S1 are related through marriage. V1 stated S1 has a history of drug abuse & was hesitant in paying him that day, because S1 looked “out of it.” S1 became upset, got in his pick-up, & intentionally drove into V1’s parked vehicles. The 2nd vehicle had V1’s young children inside. There was damage to both of V1’s vehicles, but no injuries. S1 fled in his truck, but later called 911, admitting he hit V1’s vehicle, but did not turn himself in. Assault2/with a Dangerous Weapon Dowling Ave N & Lyndale Ave N Saturday 8/28/10 1800 hrs 10-263419 Officers went to the hospital to interview V1/WM, 27 yrs, the victim of a stabbing. V1 stated he was walking & observed S1/BM, large, dark complexion, pushing a WF around. V1 confronted S1 & an argument ensued. S1 tried to punch V1 in the face, so V1 punched back, striking S1 in the face. S1 produced a knife & pointed it at V1. V1 grabbed the knife to protect himself & was cut on the palm. After V1 was cut, S1 fled. V1 transported himself to the hospital. Assault2/with a Dangerous Weapon 34XX Knox Ave N Sunday 8/29/10 1504 hrs 10-264042 Officers were dispatched on a shots call at the above location. V2/BF, 17 yrs, stated she was shot at. V2 waved squad down & stated a BM, wearing all white, fired at her. A neighbor stated she saw 4 BM’s run into the rear of another house (S1---S4, 17-22 yrs). Officers pounded on the doors, but no one responded. Officers eventually kicked in the door. 2 BM’s ran out & officers located 3 more BM’s in the house. Officers conducted a show-up with V2 & the witnesses. V2 did not pick out the shooter, so all parties were identified & released. No injuries. ROBBERY: ROBBIZ 21ST Ave N & Penn Ave N Tuesday 8/24/10 0248 hrs 10-257400 RP1/BM, 28 yrs, a cab driver for Blue & White Taxi, picked up the four BM suspects, ages 20-25, at the Fridley Super America. Suspects wanted to go to 22nd & Penn Ave N. When RP pulled the taxi up to 21st & Penn, all 4 suspects began assaulting RP & he fled from the vehicle. Suspects then got into the cab & pursued RP. The suspects abandoned the cab, but took the keys, & ran after RP on foot demanding his wallet & cell phone. Loss included a $550 smart phone, MN DL, green card, & social security card. RP refused medical assistance. Suspects were GOA. ROBPER 3XX Cedar Lake Rd S Tuesday 8/24/10 2000 hrs 10-258860 Officer responded to the home of V1/WM, 34 yrs, who stated that while walking home DK from the woods, a WM jumped on his back & unclipped his wallet attached to a chain. V1 was unable to explain inconsistencies in his story. Also, V1 had abrasions to both hands on the pinky knuckle, which is consistent with a street fight injury. Loss is a wallet containing misc. credit cards. No further suspect information. ROBPER Penn Ave N & Plymouth Ave N Tuesday 8/24/10 2258 hrs 10-258484 V1/BF, 39 yrs, stated she was walking down the street when S1/BM, 17-19 yrs, & 2 other unknown BM’s, passed her. V1 heard quick steps behind her a short time later, approaching her from behind. V1 turned around & S1 reached for her purse. V1 took it off her shoulder to avoid problems & the suspect ran away with it. The other 2 suspects were not with S1 at the time of the robbery. No injuries. Loss included the $150 purse, $40 in cash, ID, & a cell phone charger. ROBBIZ 7XX Emerson Ave N Wednesday 8/25/10 2240 hrs 10-259718 V1/AM, 25 yrs, made a pizza delivery at the above location. As V1 walked back to his car, 2 BM suspects, 18-23 yrs, jumped out from some bushes with a 3-foot long sword. S1 held the sword in front of V1 & demanded his money while S2 grabbed the money from V1’s hands. Both suspects then fled on foot. No injuries. Loss is approx. $50--$60 in cash. ROBPER 19th Ave N & Penn Ave N Thursday 8/26/10 0830 hrs 10-260130 V1/Hispanic male, 33 yrs, was walking to the store on Penn Ave N. Unknown S1/BM, 30 yrs, & S2/BM, 24 yrs, got out of a vehicle & asked V1 if he wanted to smoke some weed. V1 said no & one of the suspects pushed V1 in the chest, knocking him to the ground. One suspect pulled V1’s wallet out his pocket & removed the money ($100). Suspect dropped the wallet & both suspects ran. No injuries. ROBPAG 35XX Knox Ave N Saturday 8/28/10 2147 hrs 10-263282 Officers were dispatched to the report of shots fired. V1/BM, 30 yrs, flagged down the squad & stated he was approached by 2 BM’s, 19-21 yrs. S1 had a handgun & demanded V1’s money & wallet. V1 took off his shorts & gave them to S1. V1 fled while S1 went through the pockets of V1’s pants. V1 heard a single gunshot as he ran. No injuries. Loss was $2, ID, & V1’s shorts. S2 acted as a lookout. ROBPER (attempt) 35TH Ave N & Lyndale Ave N Sunday 8/29/10 1939 hrs 10-264241 Officers responded to a robbery of person & V1/BM, 47 yrs, was found at this location lying on the sidewalk. V1 stated he was waiting for the bus when 3 BM’s walked up to him & punched him in the head 3 times, causing V1 to fall on the ground. V1 was unable to give officer a description of the suspects, except that one was wearing a grey sweat suit. Suspects went through V1’s pockets, but did not take anything. V1 was transported to the hospital. ROBPAG 29TH Ave N & 3rd St N Sunday 8/29/10 2210 hrs 10-264414 V1/WM, 51 yrs, & V2/WM, 31 yrs, were walking when they were approached by 3 BM suspects, 18—24 yrs. S1 was armed with a shotgun & S2 had a handgun. Suspects ordered V1 & V2 to the ground at gunpoint. S3 took a wallet; $10 cash; tools; a bank card; & a pager from the 2 victims. Suspects then fled on foot. No injuries. ROBPAG (attempt) 41XX Soo Ave Monday 8/30/10 1810 hrs 10-265239 V1/WM, 60 yrs, called police to report that 5 unknown juvenile BM’s tried to rob him at gunpoint. The juveniles approached V1 as he was headed to go fishing. S1/15-16 yrs, pulled out a gun & demanded V1’s wallet. V1 has a permit to carry & pulled out his gun, pointing it at S1. S1 dropped his gun & fled on foot with all the parties. Officers located 3 of the juveniles, later ID’d as AP1/15 yrs.; AP2/16 yrs; & AP3/14 yrs. The 3 AP’s admitted being at the scene. All 3 AP’s were booked in JDC for PC Weapons. No injuries. No loss. ROBPAG 38XX Sheridan Ave N Monday 8/30/10 2108 hrs 10-265411 V1/WM, 34 yrs, reported that he was the victim of a robbery. Officer observed V1 bleeding from the head & V1 had several bumps & scratches. V1 stated he went to the corner store & while walking home, 2 unknown BM suspects, 17-23 yrs, came up behind him & demanded everything he had. V1 believed a handgun was in his back. V1 said the suspects threatened his life, using words associated with shooting him. V1 attempted to fight S1 & S2, but both suspects hit V1 & got him on the ground. S1 & S2 continued to punch & kick V1 in the head. Suspects took V1’s wallet, containing $2 & credit cards. Suspects also took V1’s eyeglasses & fled on foot. An ambulance arrived, but V1 refused medical treatment. Suspects were GOA. WEAPONS: WEAP—Carry a Weapon without a Permit 45XX Colfax Ave N Thursday 8/26/10 1833 hrs 10-260647 Officers responded to the report of shots fired. Officers suspected a group of people who were mingling were involved & conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle with 4 occupants as it pulled into traffic. Officers smelled the strong odor of marijuana in the vehicle & removed the occupants. Officers recovered a large handgun from under the front passenger seat & none of the 4 occupants had a permit to carry. A large bag of suspected marijuana was also recovered. Officers booked AP1/BM, 18 yrs, for PC Weapons & PC Narcotics. AP2/BM, 17 yrs, AP3/BM,18 yrs, & AP4/BM, 22 yrs, were all booked for PC Weapons. WEAP—Carry a Weapon without a Permit 26XX Oliver Ave N Friday 8/27/10 1334 hrs 10-261576 Police responded to the above location on the report of a juvenile male waving a gun in the air. Officers located AP1/BM, 14 yrs, who ran from officers. Police recovered a loaded .22 caliber handgun in the area where AP1 was running. AP1 was apprehended & admitted to possessing the gun, stating it was for “protection.” AP1 was booked in the Juvenile Unit for PC Weapons. WEAP—Carry a Weapon without a Permit /Narcotics 46XX Bryant Ave N Friday 8/27/10 1810 hrs 10-261832 Officers were dispatched to the above location on a narcotics complaint. Officers observed a man matching a given description, go inside the address when he observed officers, along with multiple other suspects. Officers went to a nearby address where they could see the suspects come back out of the house & pull a large plastic bag from the trunk of a vehicle which looked like narcotics. Suspects began walking back to the house when officers moved in & witnessed AP1/BM, 25 yrs, drop the bag removed from the trunk, which was later found to contain marijuana. AP2/BM, 17 yrs, was seen dropping what was later found to be marijuana & he then tried to run back into the house, but was stopped by officers. AP3/BM, 16 yrs, fled on foot from the address & was chased by an officer who witnessed him throw a gun. AP3 was apprehended & the gun was recovered. AP4/BM, 30 yrs, pulled a round, duct-taped object out of his pockets & rolled it away. It was recovered & found to be suspected cocaine. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Narcotics. AP2 was booked at JDC for a felony warrant. AP3 was booked at JDC for PC Weapons. AP4 was booked in HCJ for PC Narcotics. WEAP—Carry a Weapon without a Permit 4XX 23rd Ave N Sunday 8/29/10 1919 hrs 10-264226 Officers were dispatched to a person with a gun call. Officers located 2 BM’s that matched the given descriptions. As officers attempted to speak to them, AP1/BM, 18 yrs, fled on foot. A foot pursuit ensued & AP1 was apprehended. AP1 had a black semi-automatic 10mm pistol inside his underwear. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons. AP2/BM, 21 yrs, was booked in HCJ for a misdemeanor warrant. WEAP---Carry a Weapon without a Permit 4XX Broadway Ave W Monday 8/30/10 0110 hrs 10-264586 Officers were on patrol when they heard extremely loud music with a heavy bass, coming from a vehicle parked in the lot at Taco Bell. The music could be heard beyond the 50 feet noise ordinance. It was the only vehicle in the lot at the time. Officers made contact with AP2/BM, 36 yrs, & a female passenger, AP1/BF, 36 yrs. Officers smelled the distinct odor of burnt marijuana coming from the vehicle. Officers had both AP1 & AP2 step from the vehicle. Officers located a fresh blunt along with a handgun inside AP1’s purse. AP1 did not have a permit to carry. AP2 was tagged for Excessive Sound from a motor vehicle. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons. # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # Tue Aug 31 16:07:21 -0500 2010 http://www.4thwardcaretaskforce.org/article/read/4th_precinct_highlights_week_657_august_24_august_30_2010_ http://www.4thwardcaretaskforce.org/article/read/4th_precinct_highlights_week_657_august_24_august_30_2010_ In July, two pit bulls attacked a mail carrier in the 3300 Block of Colfax Avenue North with the mail carrier ending up with 41 wounds. Three neighborhood residents came to the aid of the mail carrier by trying to beat the dogs back using yard signs, a bat and a car. The dogs were shot and killed when they charged police. The three residents were honored at their block party on National Night Out by the US Postal Department with plaques noting their heroism in saving the mail carrier. The pit bulls’ owners have been charged in the attack on the mail carrier. Animal control officers have declared the two pit bulls, posthumously, to be dangerous. The owners could be barred from owning a dog for five years if they ever have another dog that gets the same declaration. Also, city prosecutors filed a criminal charge “harm caused by a dog” against the owners. The penalty could be up to a $1,000 fine and up to 90 days in jail. Other fines and citations could total $375. To see the recipients honored go to: http://www.folwell.org Tue Aug 17 11:50:18 -0500 2010 http://www.4thwardcaretaskforce.org/article/read/neighborhood_residents_honored http://www.4thwardcaretaskforce.org/article/read/neighborhood_residents_honored 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. MURDER: Murder 33XX Dupont Ave N Saturday 8/14/10 2217 hrs 10-246567 V1/BM, 17 yrs, was found deceased at the above location. Suspect(s) GOA. No further info at this time. ASSAULT: Assault2/ with a Dangerous Weapon 9XX Penn Ave N Tuesday 8/10/10 2015 hrs 10-241542 Officers responded to this location & spoke with V1/BF, 31 yrs, regarding S1/BF, 70 yrs, the upstairs neighbor, who pointed a gun at V1. V1 stated she & W1/BM, 36 yrs, her boyfriend, were entering the downstairs rear door when they were approached by S1, who was holding a gun. V1 felt threatened by S1 due to past arguments. S1 told officers that she was frightened when she heard noises coming from downstairs, in the rear of the address. It should be noted that S1 is 70 yrs old & lives alone. Officers released S1 to the custody of her sister & son who arrived on the scene. V1 was advised that S1 would be charged by complaint. No injuries. Assault2/ with a Dangerous Weapon 17XX Glenwood Ave Wednesday 8/11/10 1829 hrs 10-242594 Officers were dispatched to a shots fired call. Descriptions were given of suspects & officers located AP1/BM, 17 yrs, & AP2/BM, 18 yrs. Both parties were taken into custody & officers recovered a handgun. V1/BM, 20 yrs, positively identified AP1 as the male who attempted to shoot him. V2/BF, 20 yrs, V1’s sister, indicated another detained party, AP3/BM, 20 yrs, was one of the parties who shot at her & her brother. AP1 & AP3 were booked for PC Assault 2. AP2 was booked for an outstanding warrant. No injuries. Assault2/ with a Dangerous Weapon Glenwood Ave & Logan Ave N Wednesday 8/11/10 1830 hrs 10-242754 Officers responded to the above location on the report of shots fired. 2 parties were detained who matched the descriptions. It appeared 1 male was running from 3 other males who were chasing him. V1/BM, 20 yrs, ran from 17th & Glenwood to the above location, where a vehicle drove past him & the front passenger pointed a gun at him. A show-up was conducted & V1 identified AP1/ BM, 19 yrs, as the party who pointed a gun at him. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Assault 2. Assault2/ with a Dangerous Weapon 49XX Morgan Ave N Thursday 8/12/10 1730 hrs 10-243785 V1/BM, 35 yrs, stated that his neighbor, AP1/WM, 24 yrs, was angry at him for the way he was treating his dog & instigated a fight. AP1 went into his house & got a shotgun, telling V1 he was going to kill him. AP1 gave officers permission to retrieve the loaded shotgun. No injuries. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Assault 2. Assault 2/with a Dangerous Weapon 50XX Emerson Ave N Thursday 8/12/10 2001 hrs 10-243946 Officers responded to unknown trouble with a 911 hang-up. While en route, Dispatch notified squad that caller was contacted & said he had been assaulted & was bleeding badly. Officer met V1/BM, 45 yrs, who was covered in blood. V1 had 2 large cuts to the top of his head & pointed to AP1/BM, 45 yrs, stating AP1 hit him with a can opener several times. V1 was transported to the hospital via ambulance. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Assault 2. Assault2/with a Dangerous Weapon 46XX Bryant Ave N Friday 8/13/10 1830 hrs 10-245114 Officers responded to the above location on a shots call. Officers found the house shot up. A handgun was located inside the residence & spent casings were located on the porch. Six juvenile suspects ran into the house. Suspects were identified & released. No injuries. Assault2/with a Dangerous Weapon 13XX Russell Ave N Friday 8/13/10 2214 hrs 10-245358 Officers were dispatched to the report of shots fired in this vicinity. V1/BM, 15 yrs, was located with a shot to his abdomen & right wrist. V1 was transported to the hospital via ambulance. Witnesses told officers a large group of guys & gals were hanging out on the corner of 14th & Russell, including V1. A tall suspect with a light build, wearing a black hat & black shirt emerged from behind a parked truck, with a gun & slipped on the mud. S1 attempted to shoot, but his gun jammed. Then unknown S2 ran out from behind a vehicle, chasing the group & firing from behind a tree. Witnesses heard 7—8 shots total, but had no further suspect info. V1’s condition is unknown at this time. Several shell casings were found in the area. Assault2/with a Dangerous Weapon 52XX Emerson Ave N Sunday 8/15/10 0055 hrs 10-246812 Officers were dispatched to the above location on a fight call. It was learned that known S1/BM, 29 yrs, was attending a family gathering when he got into a fight with W1/BM, 32 yrs, his cousin, & was told to leave the party. S1 got into his vehicle & intentionally struck people as well as parked cars & a fence. S1 repeatedly drove back & forth, striking people & property. Two people were hospitalized with injuries & at least 2 others suffered property damage. S1 fled the scene. ROBBERY: ROBPER Broadway Ave W & Dupont Ave N Wednesday 8/11/10 0830 hrs 10-242040 V1/BF, 30 yrs, was walking to the Unbank to wire some money. V1 had the money in her hand when known S1/BM, 25-28 yrs, drove up in a vehicle & pulled out a gun, demanding that V1 give him the money. V1 gave S1 the money & quickly walked away to avoid further confrontation. No injuries. Loss is $160. ROBPER Emerson Ave N & Lowry Ave N Wednesday 8/11/10 2244 hrs 10-242921 Officers observed an MTC bus stopped at the above location & observed S1/BM, 16-18 yrs, light build, short afro, wearing a white t-shirt & dark shorts, running with V1/WM, 25 yrs, in pursuit. V1 told officers he had been robbed by S1. Officers aired information, but were unable to locate S1. V1 stated he was riding the bus & when it stopped at Lowry & Emerson, S1 got out of his seat & grabbed V1’s cell phone out of his hands. S1 then ran out of the bus & V1 gave chase. V1 was not injured. The cell phone is valued at $500. ROBPER 26TH Ave N & Emerson Ave N Wednesday 8/11/10 2245 hrs 10-242933 V1/BM, 18 yrs, got off the bus at 26th & Lyndale & when he was at the above location, unknown S1/BM, 18 yrs, fade hairstyle, thin build, white t-shirt & black jean shorts, put a small grey or black semi-automatic gun to his head & told V1 to empty his pockets. S1 stole a Verizon Samsung phone valued at $300. S1 told V1 to walk away or he would shoot him. V1 went to the 4th Pct to file a report. No injuries. ROBPER (attempt) Broadway Ave W & Dupont Ave N Thursday 8/12/10 0330 hrs 10-243243 V1/BM, 34 yrs, stated he was walking down the street when he was approached by 5—6 unknown black males, approx. 18-23 yrs, all with thin builds. One suspect grabbed V1’s arm & told him to give up his belongings. V1 was able to spin away from him & ran…hiding at various locations along Broadway. V1 saw a vehicle with black males & thought the suspects inside were the ones who attempted to rob him & were following him. No loss. No injuries. ROBPAG 5XX Humboldt Ave N Thursday 8/12/10 1412 hrs 10-243592 Officer observed a vehicle from a call stating it may have been carjacked. Officer watched AP1/BM, 22 yrs, park the vehicle at the above location & took him into custody. V1 arrived on the scene & stated he had been hit in the head the previous evening by a man who demanded money & his keys. Officer conducted a show-up & V1 positively identified AP1 as the male who hit him with a gun the prior night. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Aggravated Robbery. ROBPER (attempt) 24XX Aldrich Ave N Thursday 8/12/10 2325 hrs 10-244231 V1/WM, 42 yrs, stated he was walking his dog when unknown S1/BM, 20-25 yrs & S2/BM, 18-22 yrs, held guns to his head, demanding money. V1 did not have any money or valuables on his person. Suspects fled on foot. No loss. V1 was not injured. ROBPER 36TH Ave N & Morgan Ave N Friday 8/13/10 1430 hrs 10-244990 Officers responded to a robbery of person & located V1/WF, 29 yrs, who had been maced. V1 received a call from known S1/WF, 25 yrs, who had a dog for V1 to look at & purchase. V1 met S1 at a designated location. With another party in the car, S2/mixed raced female, 20-23 yrs, S1 drove V1 to the above area. S1 left the car for a moment & returned, spraying V1 with mace & instructing S2 to take V1’s purse. Suspects then fled in the vehicle. A passerby called police. Loss included $275 in cash; 4 cell phones; a DL; & food stamps. ROBPER 27TH Ave N & Lyndale Ave N Friday 8/13/10 2300 hrs 10-248532 V1/BM, 50 yrs, was walking to a bus stop when unknown S1 & S2, both BM’s, 20-25 yrs, ran toward him & tackled him to the ground. Suspects punched & kicked V1 in the ribs, shoulders, neck, & head. Suspects took $20 from V1’s pants pocket & fled. V1 went to the hospital 3 days later with sore ribs & headaches. No further information at this time. WEAPONS; WEAP--Carry a Weapon without a Permit 35XX Irving Ave N Wednesday 8/11/10 0142 hrs 10-241817 Officers were dispatched to the above location on a person with weapons call. The caller stated she knew AP1/BM, 16 yrs, who was at her front door. Officers split up to keep AP1 from fleeing & heard him jumping a fence. Officers spotted AP1 & demanded he show his hands, which he refused to do. AP1 kept holding his waistband as he turned to run. AP1 was eventually apprehended & a silver color semi-automatic was located near him after he was wrestled to the ground. AP1 was booked in JDC for PC Weapons. No injuries. It should be noted that AP1 is currently on probation for another Weapons case. WEAP—Carry a Weapon without a Permit 26XX Dupont Ave N Wednesday 8/11/10 2345 hrs 10-243013 Officers responded to a person with a gun call. Officers observed AP1/ BM, 19 yrs, the described party, run to the front porch of the house. Officers also observed AP1 stuff a small colored handgun under a chair on the porch. It was confirmed that AP1 does not have a permit to carry, so he was taken into custody & booked for PC Weapons. WEAP---Carry a Weapon without a Permit 29XX Queen Ave N Friday 8/13/10 0909 hrs 10-244568 Officers responded to a person with a gun call. Officers located AP1/BM, 37 yrs, in the described car. Inside AP1’s vehicle was a black-colored replica handgun sticking out between the driver’s seat & center console. A .22 caliber magazine with live rounds was also located. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons. WEAP—Carry a Weapon without a Permit 14XX Plymouth Ave N Friday 8/13/10 2342 hrs 10-245475 Officers were dispatched to the listed location on a person with a gun. Officers went to the 2nd floor, the mentioned location of the suspect. Officers made forced entry into an apt., as persons inside would not open the door. AP2/BM, 18 yrs, was not complying with officer’s demands & was arrested for Obstructing Legal Process. Officers observed the suspect initially described in the call, AP1/BM, 31 yrs, coming from another apt. Permission was given to search this apt. & officers recovered a fully loaded 9mm pistol. AP1 was apprehended & booked for PC Weapons in HCJ, as he does not have a permit to carry. AP2 was also booked in HCJ. WEAP—Carry a Weapon without a Permit 34th Ave N & Dupont Ave N Saturday 8/14/10 1901 hrs 10-246358 Officers observed 2 males walking on the street where a sidewalk was provided. The males were stopped for this violation & officers asked AP1/BM, 19 yrs, if he had any dangerous weapons on him. AP1 said he had a BB gun on his right side. It was revealed to be a .177 caliber BB gun pistol. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons. The 2nd party was identified & sent. Tue Aug 17 12:54:22 -0500 2010 http://www.4thwardcaretaskforce.org/article/read/4th_precinct_highlights_week_655_aug_10_16_2010 http://www.4thwardcaretaskforce.org/article/read/4th_precinct_highlights_week_655_aug_10_16_2010 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. MURDER: Murder 26XX Penn Ave N Tuesday 8/3/10 1845 hrs 10-233241 Officers responded to the above area regarding a shooting. V1/BM, 20’s, was located, and deceased. No suspect information. ARSON: Arson 33XX Aldrich Ave N Thursday 8/5/10 2007 hrs 10-235887 MFD responded to a small fire at this location. Minneapolis PD told MFD officer that juveniles ran from the scene, but there was no clear description of them. Fire damage consisted of minor damage to a baby walker/stroller. MFD determined this was arson & was likely caused by juveniles playing with matches. No injuries. No suspect information. ASSAULTS: Assault 2 w/a Dangerous Weapon 14XX Morgan Ave N Wednesday 8/4/10 1900 hrs 10-235638 PG1/BF, 38 yrs, the parent of V1/BM, 15 yrs, came to the Pct to report that S1/BM, 15 yrs, pointed a gun at her son. V1 did not want to be seen walking into the Pct out of fear, & PG1 did not want a squad to pull up in front of her house for the same reason. Via phone, V1 told officer that S1 rode up on a bike & pointed a black handgun at him, stating he would kill him. S1 then handed the gun to known S2/BM, 15-19 yrs. Suspects approached a small black car with tinted windows where S3/BM, unknown age, was sitting. No injuries & no further suspect info. ROBBERY: ROBPAG Plymouth Ave N & Upton Ave N Tuesday 8/3/10 2230 hrs 10-233569 Officer responded to a robbery of person call. V1/WM, 53 yrs, was not able to communicate very well, but stated he was at the bus stop when unknown suspect(s) struck him on the head, knocking him to the ground. V1 was robbed of $280 that was taken from his pants pockets. No suspect info. V1 was incoherent & was transported to the hospital via ambulance. ROBPER 9XX Broadway Ave W Tuesday 8/3/10 2234 hrs 10-233498 V1/BM, 41 yrs, was inside his vehicle, going through the McDonald’s drive thru when unknown S1/BM, 15-18 yrs, rode his bicycle near V1’s car. S1 went to V1’s window & pressed a gun under his chin, demanding money. V1 pulled approx. $40 out of his pocket & gave it to S1. Another BM, S2, 16-18 yrs, appeared out of nowhere & opened the driver’s door, grabbing V1 & telling him to get out of the vehicle. S2 repeatedly told S1 to shoot V1 & became upset when he didn’t. While the 2 suspects struggled for the gun, V1 ran away. S2 got into the driver’s seat of V1’s vehicle & shouted for S1 to get in. Suspects drove off in V1’s vehicle, a 1999 Nissan. Further loss included V1’s $345 Blackberry. No injuries. ROBPAG Broadway Ave W & Bryant Ave N Wednesday 8/4/10 2140 hrs 10-234725 V1/BM, 22 yrs, & V2/BF, 21 yrs, were carrying food from a restaurant & V1 had a cell phone & money in hand. V2 had a bag with 2 bottles of liquor. S1/BM, 20-25 yrs, pointed a handgun at the victims & demanded their food & booze. S2/BM, 20-25 yrs, grabbed a bag & S1 took a bag, the cell phone, & money. Suspects also forced V2 to give them a necklace she was wearing. Suspects fled on foot. No injuries. The stolen cash totaled $50, the cell phone is valued at $300, the necklace at $75 & the liquor at $30. ROBPAG 21st Ave N & 6th St N Thursday 8/5/10 1814 hrs 10-235735 V1/BM, 49 yrs, had just cashed his check at the Unbank inside Merwin Liquor. While V1 was walking home, 2 unknown BM suspects, both 18-25 yrs, approached him & S1 pointed a knife at his chest, demanding money or he’d kill V1. At this time, S2 went through V1’s pockets, taking a wallet containing $550 in cash. As soon as S2 had the wallet, both suspects ran off. No further suspect info. V1 believes the suspects followed him into the bank & there is a possible video of them inside the biz. ROBPAG 18XX Dupont Ave N Saturday 8/7/10 1020 hrs 10-237779 V1/BM, 26 yrs, & his son, V2/BM, 4 yrs, were approached by unknown S1/BM, 19-23 yrs, dark complexion, goatee, fade, all black clothes, who displayed a gun & demanded money. S1 pulled the slide out of the gun to show V1 it was loaded, stating he would shoot if V1did not give him money. V1 gave S1 $100 & S1 fled. No injuries. ROBPAG Broadway Ave W & Emerson Ave N Saturday 8/7/10 1801 hrs 10-238171 V1/WM, 40 yrs, who appears to be mentally challenged, was riding an MTC bus when unknown S1/BM, 18-23 yrs, reached into his pocket & attempted to take his wallet. V1 held onto his wallet, at which time, unknown S2/BM, 18-23 yrs, assisted S1 in grabbing the wallet. S1 & S2 pushed V1 out the door, knocking him to the ground. Suspects ran off with the wallet which contained credit cards, ID, misc., & $35 in cash. V1 got back on the bus & stated he was not physically injured. V1’s glasses fell off but were not broken. No further info. ROBPAG 14XX Morgan Ave N Saturday 8/7/10 2219 hrs 10-238380 Officer spoke to V1/BM, 40 yrs, who is wheelchair-bound. V1 was home alone when AP1/BM, 49 yrs, his girlfriend’s cousin, entered through the back door. AP1 was upset & held a large kitchen knife, telling V1 to give him some money or he would cut his head off. V1 gave AP1 $10 & AP1 left. V1 received a call from AP1’s niece stating he was in her basement. AP1 was found at that location, & stated he had been with V1, but did not rob him. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Aggravated Robbery. No injuries. ROBPER 16XX Plymouth Ave N Monday 8/9/10 0304 hrs 10-239532 V1/BM, 39 yrs & his wife, V2/BF, 38 yrs, were approached by 3 BM’s, 25-30 yrs, all wearing white t-shirts. These BM’s demanded money. V1 was robbed of his cell phone & $65 in cash. V2 lost a prescription bottle of Oxycodone. V1 was seen for minor injuries by a Henn Co medical crew on scene. Suspects were GOA. WEAPONS: WEAP---Carry a Weapon without a Permit 19XX Upton Ave N Wednesday 8/4/10 1416 hrs 10-234185 Officers observed a vehicle with no front license plate & followed same. The driver, AP1/BM, 27 yrs, sped up & made a series of turns in an attempt to elude officers. Officers caught up to the vehicle in the rear of the above location where AP1 was standing outside. Officers could smell an odor of burnt marijuana & canvassed the vehicle. Officers observed the handle of a handgun under the driver’s seat in plain view. Officers recovered the gun, which was later discovered to be stolen. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons. WEAP—Carry a Weapon without a Permit 29th Ave N & Knox Ave N Wednesday 8/4/10 2140 hrs 10-234711 Officer dispatched on the report of a person with a gun. No gun was found on 2 parties who matched the descriptions given. Caller phoned again & stated the gun was in a red car at the above intersection. A revolver was found under the front seat. Caller ID’d AP1/BM, 26 yrs, as the party with the revolver. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons. WEAP-Carry a Weapon without a Permit 12XX Logan Ave N Thursday 8/5/10 1433 hrs 10-235520 Officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. When officer approached the driver’s window, the vehicle took off at a high rate of speed. Officer aired that the vehicle took off & it traveled into an alley where all 3 passengers exited & fled on foot. Officers yelled at them to stop multiple times & they did not. AP1/BM, 23 yrs, threw a handgun as he ran. All 3 parties were apprehended. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Flee & PC Weapons. AP2/BM, 30 yrs, was booked in HCJ for misdemeanor fleeing on foot & obstructing legal process. AP3/BM, 26 yrs, was booked in HCJ for misdemeanor fleeing on foot. The gun was recovered & inventoried. WEAP-Carry a Weapon without a Permit Bryant Ave N & Colfax Ave N Friday 8/6/10 1804 hrs 10-236982 Officers were dispatched to a person with a gun call. AP1/BM, 30 yrs, kept tugging on his pants & officers told him to stop & come over. AP1 ran & officers observed him throw a gun underneath a truck. AP1 continued to run, but was apprehended. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons. WEAP-Carry a Weapon without a Permit 42XX Girard Ave N Sunday 8/8/10 1438 hrs 10-239035 Officers were dispatched on a call of shots fired. Caller stated AP1/BM, 32 yrs, came out of a house & shot up a car parked in front of the address. AP1 then ran back into the house. After a short stand-off, AP1 was taken into custody & booked in HCJ for PC Weapons. No injuries. Tue Aug 10 15:57:10 -0500 2010 http://www.4thwardcaretaskforce.org/article/read/4th_precinct_highlights_week_654_august_3_9_2010_ http://www.4thwardcaretaskforce.org/article/read/4th_precinct_highlights_week_654_august_3_9_2010_ 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) 16XX Newton Ave N Wednesday 7/28/10 1800 hrs 10-226250 V1/BM, 47 yrs, came home to the smell of gasoline coming from the basement. V1 noticed burnt residue on his wall downstairs, & the basement window was broken. It appeared someone broke the window with a rock & then cut the screen. Officer observed burnt paper running along the side of the concrete wall. The entire house smelled of gasoline, but the fire was out. No suspects. No injuries. The cause of the fire was determined to be arson. ASSAULT: 36XX Bryant Ave N Wednesday 7/28/10 1806 hrs 10-225878 V1/BF, 25 yrs, stated she was downtown earlier when known S1/BF, 21 yrs., verbally harassed V1. V1 stated S1 is angry because S1’s ex-boyfriend left her & is now with V1. Later, V1 was sitting in her front yard when S1 & approx. 4-5 BF’s, drove up. S1 got out of the vehicle, brandishing a baseball bat. V1 picked up a baseball bat & walked into the street. A fight ensued & V1 was struck in the head once or twice. V1 retreated to the residence & S1 drove off with the others. V1 had a split open bump on her forehead & scraped knee. V1 stated she lost consciousness for a few seconds. V1 was transported to the hospital via ambulance. Assault 2/ w a Dangerous Weapon 9XX Broadway Ave W Thursday 7/29/10 1055 hrs 10-226690 Dispatch notified 4th Pct squads that a “Bait” vehicle had been activated & informed officers of its location. AP1/BM, 17 yrs, did a u-turn in the course of his travels, sped up & went right for a squad, sideswiping the rear passenger side door & then hitting the bumper. AP1 attempted to flee through a parking lot, but went over a boulevard & hit another vehicle, incapacitating the bait vehicle. AP1 fled on foot but was apprehended & booked into JDC. No injuries. Assault 3/Significant Bodily Harm 7XX Aldrich Ave N Sunday 8/1/10 1830 hrs 10-230837 V1/BM, 9 yrs, stated AP1/BM, 10 yrs, hit him in the back with a baseball bat & shoved him off his bicycle, causing him to fall face first onto the pavement. V1 sustained a large laceration that would possibly require stitches to his chin, & a large laceration to his right elbow. This happened while AP1 & other juveniles attempted to take V1’s bike. AP1 was located at his home & he admitted assaulting V1. AP1 was booked in JDC for PC Assault 3. Assault 2/ w a Dangerous Weapon 18XX James Ave N Sunday 8/1/10 2125 hrs 10-230984 Officers met with V1/BM, 17 yrs, sitting on the front steps of the above address with a bullet hole in his leg. V1 told officers he & 2 friends (V1 would not provide their names), were sitting in North Commons Park when he heard 2 shots. V1 did not know where the shots came from & had no idea who was shooting. V1 was shot in the leg & then ran to an address on Logan, where the owners called police. V1 was transported to the hospital via ambulance with a non-life threatening wound. ROBBERY: ROBPER (attempt) 46XX Lyndale Ave N Tuesday 7/27/10 0215 hrs 10-224109 V1/mixed race female, 33 yrs, was exiting her friend’s vehicle when S1/BF, 38 yrs, who is casually known to V1, punched V1 in the face & attempted to take her purse. S1 was unable to steal the purse. V1 stated that S1 fell when the vehicle pulled off. V1 stayed inside the witness vehicle. V1 stated the left side of her face hurt, but she refused EMS. S1 will be charged by complaint. ROBPAG Irving Ave N & Plymouth Ave N Wednesday 7/28/10 2103 hrs 10-226065 V1/BM, 26 yrs, was at Mickey’s Liquor when he was robbed at gunpoint by 3 parties. V1 described the person with the gun as a black male with a beard, heavyset, wearing a green & white shirt, with a cast on his hand. Officers located a person who matched this description ---AP1/ BM, 32 yrs, & a show-up was conducted. V1 positively identified AP1 as the party who robbed him at gunpoint. The other 2 suspects were GOA. No injuries. ROBPER 18XX Lowry Ave N Wednesday 7/28/10 2240 hrs 10-226186 V1/BF, 21 yrs, stopped for gas at the above location & as she was leaving, a group of juveniles began throwing rocks at her car. V1 dialed 911, but as she did, S1/BM, 14 yrs, grabbed the phone from V1’s hand & ran off with 2 other BM juveniles. No injuries. ROBPER 12XX Russell Ave N Wednesday 7/28/10 2245 hrs 10-226189 V1/BM, 38 yrs, told officers he was walking down the street when he was grabbed from behind by 7-8 BM juveniles, & 1 BF juvenile. Suspects pulled V1 to the ground & hit him in the head, as well as kicked him multiple times. Suspects stole V1’s backpack containing a $300 Blackberry & personal checks. V1 had 2 large lumps on the back of his head, scrapes on his elbow & knee, & a cut inside his lip, but refused medical. AP1/BM, 13 yrs, was located a short time later & was identified by W1 as one of the parties involved in the robbery. AP1 told officers he was with the others during the robbery but did not hit V1. AP1 was booked in JDC for PC Robbery. ROBPAG 27TH Ave N & Sheridan Ave N Wednesday 7/28/10 2300 hrs 10-226746 V1/BM, 21 yrs, was walking near the above location when unknown S1/BM, 18-22 yrs, approached him from the front, while S2/BM, 18-22 yrs, approached him from the rear. S1 produced a handgun & demanded money. V1 stated he attempted to fight the 2 suspects, & they fled on foot. During the struggle, S2 removed a cell phone & some papers from V1’s pockets. Suspects GOA. No injuries. ROBPER Penn Ave N & Plymouth Ave N Saturday 7/31/10 0300 hrs 10-230814 V1/BF, 38 yrs, was walking in the above area when 2 unknown black males, 20-25 yrs, approached her from behind. S1, who had 2 teardrop tattoos under his right eye, kicked V1 in the back, knocking her down. S2 demanded money & punched V1. Suspects took V1’s cell phone & $50 in cash, & ran. V1 was seen at the hospital for bruises on her back & chest. Suspects GOA. ROBPER 29XX Bryant Ave N Saturday 7/31/10 1500 hrs 10-229458 V1/BM, 10 yrs, rode his bike to Gold Star Foods at 818 Lowry Ave N. V1 got off his bike to lock it, so he could go into the store. 2 BM suspects, 12-14 yrs, grabbed the bike lock at this time & threw it. Suspects then pushed V1 against a wall & S1 grabbed the bike & rode off. S2 released V1 & ran off with S1. V1 was not injured. ROBPER Glenwood Ave & Morgan Ave N Saturday 7/31/10 2110 hrs 10-229785 V1/BM, 18 yrs, stated he was coming out of Glenwood Market when 2 BM suspects rode up on bikes from behind him. S2/BM, 17-19 yrs, light complexion, wearing a tan shirt, black pants, jumped off his bike & punched V1 in the left side of the head, twice. S1/BM, 17-19 yrs, wearing a black shirt & blue jeans, also jumped off his bike & grabbed V1 by the neck while he searched through his pockets, taking his cell phone & wallet. V1’s hat was also taken. Suspects then took off on their bikes. V1 had minor scrapes & minor bruises, but refused medical. The cell phone is valued at $150. WEAPONS: WEAP-Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit 33XX Fremont Ave N Friday 7/30/10 2243 hrs 10-228639 Officers observed AP1/BM, 15 yrs, & AP2/BM, 18 yrs, along with others, riding their bikes in traffic lanes without headlights or proper reflectors. Parties were stopped & AP1 would not comply with verbal commands. AP1 grabbed something with this hand near his waistband & because of his actions, he was patted down. Officers located a sawed off rifle on his person. AP1 was booked in JDC for PC Weapons. AP2 was booked in HCJ for an outstanding warrant. WEAP-Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit / Narcotics 35th Ave N & James Ave N Friday 7/30/10 2301 hrs 10-228673 Officers observed a vehicle not make a complete stop at this location & initiated a traffic stop. AP1/ BM, 19 yrs, 6/29/91, was found to have a confirmed felony warrant & was placed in the rear of the sqd. OT1/BM, 27 yrs, & OT2/BM, 18 yrs, were removed from the vehicle, as officers could smell suspected marijuana. Officers found suspected marijuana in the glove box & a felony amount in a backpack in the trunk. Officers also located a Tech 9 handgun in another backpack in the trunk. AP1 was booked for PC Weapons, PC Narcotics, & the felony warrant. OT1 & OT2 were ID’d & sent. The vehicle was towed & held for the Narcotics Unit. Wed Aug 04 10:52:19 -0500 2010 http://www.4thwardcaretaskforce.org/article/read/4th_precinct_highlights_week_653_july_27_august_2_2010 http://www.4thwardcaretaskforce.org/article/read/4th_precinct_highlights_week_653_july_27_august_2_2010