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; V=Victim (V1, V2, etc…) S=Suspect (S1, S2, etc…) AP=Arrested Party (person taken into custody or cited & released for a crime) W= Witness (W1, W2, etc…) OT= Other (a party on the scene that often played no specific role or is not a victim) RP= Reporting Party (Example: “RP told officers there were people trying to break into his neighbor’s house) PV=Police Officer is the victim PG=Parental Guardian EMS= Emergency Medical Service DK= Drunk GOA= Gone on Arrival HCJ= Hennepin County Jail JDC= Juvenile Detention Center “KOPS” alert---Keeping Our Police Safe CHIPS=Child in Need of Protective Services ID’d= Identified (“He ID’d the suspect as a classmate”) SHOW-UP =Suspect is shown to victims to see if he/she can be positively ID’d as the person who committed the crime DOA= Dead on Arrival MTP= Metro Transit Police PC= Probable Cause (Evidence points to reasons to be arrested…i.e. “He was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons”) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASSAULT: Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon 34XX Knox Ave N Sunday 1/22/12 1726 hrs 12-020952 Officers were dispatched to a stabbing at the above location & observed V1/male, 62 yrs, with blood on his t-shirt. V1 told officers he was stabbed by AP1/female, 53 yrs, as he pointed to her. AP1 was taken into custody without incident. V1 stated they argued over a vehicle & AP1 came at him with a knife, stabbing him in the head & neck. V1 refused to go to the hospital as the cuts were minor. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Assault 2. ROBBERY: ROBPAG 44XX Lyndale Ave N Saturday 1/21/12 1800 hrs 12-020107 Officers were dispatched to the above location on an Assault. Officers met V1/male, 21 yrs, who had dried blood on his face. V1 stated he was in line to buy some food & pulled out a large amount of cash to pay for his food. V1 then went to the restroom & was followed by 2 unknown males, 15-20 yrs. S1 hit V1 in the head from behind. V1 never saw a gun, but thought S1 had something solid in his hand. V1 attempted to get out of the restroom, but suspects kept hitting him in the head. Suspects stole V1’s cell phone, valued at $200 & $300 in cash, then fled. V1 refused medical attention & was transported home by officers. ROBPAG 8XX Sheridan Ave N Monday 1/23/12 0704 hrs 12-021341 V1/female, 31 yrs, was crossing the alley way when unknown S1/male, 17-25 yrs, grabbed her shoulder bag while placing a hard object in her back. S1 asked V1 if she had anything else & V1 handed over her cell phone. S1 then fled on foot. V1 carries her wallet separately in her coat & did not lose that. House keys & misc. papers were in her shoulder bag. No injuries. WEAPONS: WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit 30th Ave N & Knox Ave N Tuesday 1/17/12 0008 hrs 12-015703 Officers observed a male, later ID’d as AP1/male, 33 yrs, trying to flag down an undercover vehicle for suspected narcotics sales. AP1 was stopped & a .177 caliber BB gun was recovered nearby. Officers went to the address AP1 stated he just came from & a female ID’d the gun, stating she gave it to AP1 about 3 days ago. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons. Tue Jan 24 11:01:07 -0600 2012 http://4thprecinctcare.org/article/read/4th_precinct_highlights_week_730_jan_17_23_2012 http://4thprecinctcare.org/article/read/4th_precinct_highlights_week_730_jan_17_23_2012 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. ASSAULT: Asslt1---Great Bodily Harm 30XX Dupont Ave N Tuesday 1/10/12 2120 hrs 12-009728 Officers were dispatched to the report of a shooting & located V1/male, 26 yrs, on the front porch. V1 had an apparent gunshot wound to the head. Officers spoke with W1/female, 22 yrs, who is V1’s girlfriend. W1 stated she & V1 were standing on the porch when unknown S1/male, 20-30 yrs, wearing a ski mask, walked up the front steps of the residence. W1 went inside to light a cigarette. W1 then heard a loud gunshot & found V1 with a gunshot wound to his head. W1 stated she saw S1 run from the residence, but could not provide any other information. V1 was transported to the hospital via ambulance in critical condition. Asslt2---Assault w/a Dangerous Weapon Fremont Ave N & Lowry Ave N Tuesday 1/10/12 2158 hrs 12-009762 Officers responded to the call of a person shot & walked into the incident address at 31XX James Ave N. V1 was lying just inside the front door & blood was soaking through his clothes on the lower side of his back & the upper part of his chest. V1 told officers the shooting occurred near the library, but couldn’t or wouldn’t identify any suspects. Others in the residence stated they were in the house when V1 walked in stating he had been shot. V1 was transported to the hospital via ambulance in critical but stable condition. Asslt4---Police/Emergency Personnel 43XX Newton Ave N Thursday 1/12/12 1230 hrs 12-011422 While working off-duty at Patrick Henry High School, officer helped out during lunch. Several students were swinging wild punches at each other & pushing each other around. S1/male, 18 yrs, one of the students, threatened to harm officers on the scene. When S1 was confronted he knocked an officer into a metal file cabinet. He also kicked at the officer & swung his arms violently. It should be noted that S1 had a bulge in his pocket & officer attempted to pat search him for weapons when he resisted & assaulted officer, knocking officer into a desk several times. S1 wanted to leave the school, so he gathered items from his locker & was allowed to leave. S1 was not arrested at the request of another officer. Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon 34XX Humboldt Ave N Saturday 1/14/12 0722 hrs 12-013241 Officers were dispatched to an assault at the above location. V1/female, 23 yrs, was lying in the street with a bloody head & face. All parties at the above location had been drinking alcohol. AP1/female, 32 yrs, started a fight with V2/female, 20 yrs, & ripped her shirt while assaulting her. V1 & V2 were leaving the house when AP1 threw a large glass bottle in their direction, striking V1 on the forehead. V1 stated she was knocked out for about 5 minutes & had a cut on her forehead that required stitches. V1 was transported to the hospital via ambulance. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Assault 2. Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon 20XX Willow Ave Monday 1/16/12 1710 hrs 12-015373 Officers were dispatched to the above location on a stabbing call. AP1/male, 26 yrs, was outside where he was taken into custody. V1/male, 41 yrs, & OT1/female, 42 yrs, stated that AP1 came over to the address & said he was going to kill his mother (OT1). At that point, V1 came out to protect OT1 & was stabbed in the torso area by AP1. V1 was transported to the hospital & AP1 was booked into HCJ for PC 2nd Degree Assault. ROBBERY: ROBPER 23RD Ave N & Queen Ave N Tuesday 1/10/12 1107 hrs 12-009169 V1 & V2, males, 21 yrs, pulled their vehicle over after AP1/male, 25 yrs, flagged them down from his vehicle to purchase marijuana. AP1 entered the victims’ car, sitting in the back seat behind them. AP1 reached into the upper waistband of his pants, while threatening to shoot both victims. Victims thought AP1 was armed with a gun, but never saw one. AP1 demanded marijuana, cash, & a box of cigarettes from the victims, which they gave to him. AP1 exited the victims’ car & fled the scene in his own car. AP1 was stopped by Robbinsdale PD & the stolen items were located inside his car along with a plastic toy gun, which was in the trunk. AP1 was positively ID’d by both victims after a “show-up” & then booked in HCJ for PC Robbery. No injuries. ROBPAG 20XX Irving Ave N Tuesday 1/10/12 1700 hrs 12-009480 Officers were dispatched to the above location on a Robbery of Person & met V1/male, 35 yrs. V1 stated he was standing in the front yard of the above address when unknown S1/male, 20-21 yrs, approached, holding a handgun in his left hand. S1 told V1 to turn around & V1 complied. S1 removed $25 that V1 had in his hand & fled on foot. No injuries. V1 could provide no further information. ROBPAG 21XX Irving Ave N Wednesday 1/11/12 1655 hrs 12-010612 Officer responded to the above location on one down. It was later learned that this was a robbery of person. Officer located V1/male, 16 yrs, lying on the ground, who stated he had just been robbed. V1 reported that 5 teenage males, 14-16 yrs, robbed him & 2 of the males had guns. V1 stated he recognized S1 from Facebook & from having attended school with him. V1 also remembered S3 from school. When asked how he was assaulted, V1 stated he wasn’t quite sure but they beat him down & all suspects kicked him while he was on the ground. Suspects stole a Blackberry valued at $250 & $200 in cash. V1 reported pain in his head & knee & was transported to the hospital via ambulance. Suspects were GOA. ROBPER 5th Ave N & Newton Ave N Thursday 1/12/12 1828 hrs 12-011695 Officer was dispatched to 5XX Newton Ave N on a Robbery of Person call. Officer met V1/male, 29 yrs, who said he was walking down the street when he observed unknown suspects, males, 15-25 yrs, crossing the street. V1 stated he was suddenly struck from behind & he fell to the ground. Both suspects hit V1 in the face with their fists. V1 stated one of the suspects grabbed his bottle of juice & they fled. V1 said it was the only loss in the robbery. V1’s front tooth had been knocked loose from being punched in the face & there were several cuts inside his mouth, as well as a small amount of blood on his right cheek. V1 refused medical. Suspects were GOA. ROBPAG (Attempt) Oak Park Ave & Queen Ave N Sunday 1/15/12 1800 hrs 12-014517 Officers were dispatched to the above location on an attempted Robbery of Person. V1/male, 19 yrs, stated he just got off the bus when he was jumped by 4 unknown males, unknown ages. V1 stated that suspects demanded he empty his pockets & implied they would shoot him if he didn’t. V1 said he refused & suspects began punching him in the torso area. V1 thought he possibly had broken ribs. V1 was transported to the hospital via ambulance. No loss. ROBPAG 29XX Irving Ave N Sunday 1/15/12 1730 hrs 12-014509 V1/female, 13 yrs, & V2/female, 15 yrs, were walking through the park when they were approached by a group of 7 suspects, 5 males & 2 females, 14-18 yrs. Two of the suspects used guns to threaten the victims into giving up their property. Loss included a cell phone; purse; ID; & clothes. Suspects then fled the area. No injuries. ROBPAG 52XX Bryant Ave N Sunday 1/15/12 2035 hrs 12-014616 Officers responded to the above location on a carjacking that occurred at gunpoint. V1/female, 30 yrs, stated she & her son, 10 yrs, left a grocery store & were approached by unknown S1/male, 20-30 yrs, who was holding a silver handgun. S1 demanded V1’s keys at gunpoint & V1 & her son ran back toward the store. Unknown S2/male, 20-30 yrs, told them not to run & V1’s son stopped when S2 said this. Suspects got into V1’s vehicle & drove away. V1 stated neither she nor her son were injured & refused medical attention. V1 stated the owner of the vehicle was her boyfriend, who was not at the scene. Store employees stated there might be a video of the incident. Vehicle & suspects were not located. ROBPAG (Attempt) 6XX Broadway Ave W Monday 1/16/12 1300 hrs 12-015311 Officers were dispatched to a Robbery of Person call. V1/female, 29 yrs, stated she parked in the parking lot of Merwin Drug so a friend could cash a check & she went to the “7 Mile” store across the street. V1 stated a maroon sedan followed her & unknown S1/male, 25-30 yrs, the front seat passenger, exited the vehicle & pinned her against it. S1 held a handgun to V1’s stomach & demanded her money. V1 told S1 she didn’t have any, but he could take her cell phone. S1 did not take the phone, but fled. V1 reported this was only an attempted robbery, but stated there may be a video of the incident. V1 was not injured & did not require medical attention. WEAPONS: WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit / Narcotics Violation / Drug Paraphernalia 14XX Golden Valley Rd Thursday 1/12/12 1633 hrs 12-011597 A search warrant was conducted at the listed location & suspected narcotics & a 22 caliber Cross Pump BB gun were recovered. 3 parties were cited & released for Disorderly House & released from the scene. AP1/male, 44 yrs, was later charged with PC Narcotics by complaint. All evidence was property inventoried. WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit / Traffic Law Enforcement Broadway Ave W & Penn Ave N Saturday 1/14/12 0011 hrs 12-013036 Officers conducted a traffic stop at this location after a traffic infraction. AP1/male, 30 yrs, was asked to produce a DL & his insurance information. As AP1 reached for his insurance, he kicked something underneath his seat. Officer shined a flashlight on the floorboard & observed the handle of a handgun. AP1 was placed under arrest for PC Weapons & was booked in HCJ. Wed Jan 18 10:17:23 -0600 2012 http://4thprecinctcare.org/article/read/4th_precinct_highlights_week_729_jan_10_16_2012 http://4thprecinctcare.org/article/read/4th_precinct_highlights_week_729_jan_10_16_2012 ________________________________________ Media Release Contact: Sgt. William Palmer 612-919-9362 william.palmer@ci.minneapolis.mn.us Sgt. Stephen McCarty 612-919-9118 stephen.mccarty@ci.minneapolis.mn.us _____________________________TO PROTECT WITH COURAGE / TO SERVE WITH COMPASSION The Minneapolis Police Department and Crime Stoppers team up to garner information in the Terrell Mayes homicide January 12, 2012 (MINNEAPOLIS) The day after Christmas, Terrell Mayes, 3 years old, was shot while inside his house. The stray bullet was fired from outside of the residence and neither Terrell nor the other occupants of the house were the intended target. Minneapolis Police Department Homicide investigators and other officers have been pursuing leads in an attempt to find the responsible party. On January 13, at 12:00 p.m. there will be a brief press conference at Farview Park, 621 29th Avenue North. Community stakeholders, Crime Stopper’s representatives and city officials will discuss the increased reward in the case among other things. Immediately following the conference, police personnel and volunteers will distribute informational flyers in 4 block radius around Terrell’s home. If you are interested in volunteering, please arrive at Farview Park by noon tomorrow. Crime Stoppers of Minnesota has long provided an avenue for the public to provide information to the police anonymously. In this instance Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $1000 for information. Additionally, numerous private citizens throughout the state have donated over $5,000, which will be added to the Crime Stoppers reward. To provide information to Crime Stoppers regarding this incident, or any other serious crime, call 1-800-222-8477(TIPS), text TIP674 plus your information to 274637(CRIMES) or go to the Crime Stoppers website at crimestoppersmn.org and click on “Give a Tip”. All callers are given a unique identifier and no names are used. The PIO contact for this release is Sergeant Steve McCarty Thu Jan 12 09:20:43 -0600 2012 http://4thprecinctcare.org/article/read/mpd_media_release_1_12_2012 http://4thprecinctcare.org/article/read/mpd_media_release_1_12_2012 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; V=Victim (V1, V2, etc…) S=Suspect (S1, S2, etc…) AP=Arrested Party (person taken into custody or cited & released for a crime) W= Witness (W1, W2, etc…) OT= Other (a party on the scene that often played no specific role or is not a victim) RP= Reporting Party (Example: “RP told officers there were people trying to break into his neighbor’s house) PV=Police Officer is the victim PG=Parental Guardian EMS= Emergency Medical Service DK= Drunk GOA= Gone on Arrival HCJ= Hennepin County Jail JDC= Juvenile Detention Center “KOPS” alert---Keeping Our Police Safe CHIPS=Child in Need of Protective Services ID’d= Identified (“He ID’d the suspect as a classmate”) SHOW-UP =Suspect is shown to victims to see if he/she can be positively ID’d as the person who committed the crime DOA= Dead on Arrival MTP= Metro Transit Police PC= Probable Cause (Evidence points to reasons to be arrested…i.e. “He was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons”) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ASSAULT: Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon 35TH Ave N & Penn Ave N Tuesday 12/27/11 1938 hrs 11-383549 Officer was dispatched to the above location on a shooting & learned that V1/male, 38 yrs, had been driven to the hospital. Officer observed a vehicle in front of the emergency entrance that had several bullet holes in the side passenger side. The vehicle had been taped off from access by security. W1/male, 28 yrs, was standing in front of the vehicle & advised that he drove his friend to the hospital after he was shot. W1 stated V1 was sitting in the front passenger seat & they were stopped at a light. W1 didn’t see anything but heard several shots. W1 drove quickly to get away & took V1 to the hospital. V1’s injuries were non-life threatening. Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon 26th Ave N & Fremont Ave N Thursday 12/29/11 2015 hrs 11-385668 Officer responded to the report of a stabbing & observed V1/male, 22 yrs, standing outside 27XX Fremont Ave N with blood running down the side of his torso. V1 stated he was approached by unknown S1/male, who punched him & knocked him to the ground. V1 stated he fought with S1while unknown S2/male, stabbed him in the shoulder with a grilling fork. Both suspects then ran away. V1 stated neither suspect said anything to him & he could not provide any suspect info. V1 was transported to the hospital via ambulance with a non-life threatening wound. Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon 7XX 46th Ave N Thursday 12/29/11 2130 hrs 11-385789 Officers were dispatched to the hospital on a Hit & Run Motor Vehicle accident & met V1/male, 39 yrs, who stated he was struck on purpose by S1/male, 33-36 yrs. The incident occurred at the intersection of 46th Ave N & Colfax Ave N. V1 stated known S1 was at his residence (listed above) & started to argue with his girlfriend in V1’s residence. V1 told S1 & his girlfriend to leave. S1 got upset & yelled at V1. V1 stated S1 walked to his vehicle & told V1 he had something for him inside the vehicle. V1 feared it was a weapon. S1 immediately put the vehicle into drive & pressed hard on the gas pedal, striking V1, who flipped over the car & landed on his back. Neighbors helped V1 get out of the way as S1 put the vehicle in reverse, as if to strike V1 again. V1 was taken to the hospital by his girlfriend. S1 fled the scene. Unknown what type of injuries V1 suffered, as he was waiting to see the Dr. Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon 3XX Broadway Ave W Friday 12/30/11 0157 hrs 11-385964 Officers were dispatched to a shooting at the above location. V1/male, 24 yrs, was shot in the abdomen & groin, & V2/male, 38 yrs, was shot in the thigh. Both victims were transported to the hospital via ambulance. Two males got into a fist fight inside the 4th St Saloon & S1/male, 25-30 yrs, who was with one of the males, pulled out a pistol & fired 3-4 rounds at V1. V2 was attempting to break up the fight when he was shot twice in his upper thigh. S1 was caught on video & was observed getting into a pick-up truck that fled the scene. The extent of V1’s injuries is unknown. V2’s injuries were non-life threatening. Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon 41XX Irving Ave N Friday 12/30/11 0300 hrs 11-386011 Officers responded to an Assault at the above location & were flagged down by V1/male, 31 yrs, who was bleeding severely from his face & hand. V1 would not answer questions at first, but then stated the suspects left in a large blue van. Officers cleared V1’s house & found no one inside, but located a blood-like substance on the floor & throughout the house, including the basement with various areas of blood spattered. A folding knife was found in the front yard. OT2/male, 46 yrs, a neighbor, told officers that V1’s girlfriend, OT1/35 yrs, pounded on his door & was frantic, explaining to OT2 that V1 had been threatening to kill her. OT1 told OT2 that V1 was going to assault her with a baseball bat & then shoot her. OT1 made phone calls to her family & OT3/male, OT1’s uncle, picked her up. 3 males arrived & were outside V1’s house when OT2 heard a loud commotion. OT1 spoke to officer via phone & stated she was being held against her will by V1 & he threatened to cut her ears off, and then shoot her. OT1 fled the house & pounded on OT2’s door. OT1 stated she was not physically assaulted during the incident. V1 was transported to the hospital via ambulance for his injuries. Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon 20XX Washington Ave N Saturday 12/31/11 1430 hrs 11-387554 V1/male, 54 yrs, was on a beer run for residents in the apartments at the above location when AP1/male, 65 yrs, confronted him & wanted to fight. AP1 pulled out a handgun & fired at V1, narrowly missing him. Squads were called & located AP1 in the hallway outside his apt. AP1 had the gun in a holster on his waist & refused police commands, then entered his apt. AP1 quickly came back out without the gun & was placed under arrest. AP1 was booked in HCJ. The handgun was recovered. No injuries. Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon 18XX Lowry Ave N Saturday 12/31/11 1640 hrs 11-387633 Officer responded to a person with a gun called at the above location. V1/male, 29 yrs, attempted to stop AP1/male, 23 yrs, from stealing from the store & AP1 pulled a gun on V1, threatening him. AP1 then fled. Officer stopped 3 parties who matched the description of suspects who were in the store & AP1 fled. Officer kept the other 2 parties at gunpoint & AP1 was apprehended by other officers. V1 positively ID’d AP1 as the party who pulled the gun. AP1 was booked in HCJ for Asslt2. The other 2 parties were booked for warrants. No injuries. Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon 46XX Bryant Ave N Saturday 12/31/11 1756 hrs 11-387703 Officers were dispatched to the above location on the report of a stabbing. V1/male, 42yrs, was located with a rag around his hand & blood all over the ground near him. Officers asked questions, but it was apparent that both V1 & W1/male, 47 yrs, were intoxicated. Officers learned that known S1/male, is the stepson of W2/male, 42 yrs. It is unknown why S1came over to the house. V1 was drinking with the others & argued with S1, who pulled out a knife. V1 attempted to grab the knife by the blade & cut his hand. V1 was transported to the hospital with a non-life threatening injury. The cut to his hand was deep & required stitches. S1 fled prior to officers’ arrival. Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon (Attempt) 48XX Dupont Ave N Sunday 1/1/12 1221 hrs 12-000587 Officers responded to a fight call at the above location. W1/male, observed several parties fighting & then observed S1/male, 20 yrs, go into the trunk of his car, pull out a gun, & point it other parties who fled. S1 then left the scene. S1’s vehicle was recovered & towed to the Impound Lot. S1 was not located. No injuries. ROBBERY: ROBPAG 34XX Russell Ave N Tuesday 12/27/11 1700 hrs 11-383420 Officers were dispatched to the above location on a Robbery of Person that just occurred. V1/male, 27 yrs, stated he was at the liquor store & was walking in the alley Queen Ave N to Russell Ave N, 34th-35th Ave., when unknown S1/male, 23-34 yrs, walked up & asked him what was up. S1 pulled out a black semi-automatic handgun & demanded V1’s money. V1 pulled out all his money & threw it to the ground. V1 then ran & fell down, injuring his hand. Loss is approx. $40 in cash. S1 was GOA. ROBPAG Morgan Ave N & Olson Mem Hy Tuesday 12/27/11 1930 hrs 11-383611 Officer responded to meet the victim of an Assault & met V1/male, 60 yrs, who was bleeding from the mouth & had noticeable injuries to his head. V1 stated there were more than 8 juveniles that approached him at the bus stop & they struck him so many times he passed out. V1 stated the group of kids took his wallet; money; & house keys after they beat him up. V1 does not remember if he was hit with anything other than hands. V1 was transported to the hospital for his injuries. Suspects were GOA. ROBPAG 18XX Morgan Ave N Wednesday 12/28/11 1350 hrs 11-384236 Officer was dispatched to a Robbery & met V1/male, 22 yrs, & V2/female, 22 yrs. Victims were in a vehicle & as they exited the truck, 2 unknown suspects, males, 16-17 yrs, approached them. S1 pulled out 2 guns & pointed them towards V1’s head & ordered him back in the truck. S2 approached V2 & did the same thing, but with only 1 gun. Suspects got in the back seats behind the victims & demanded V1 turn the car off & hand them the key, which he did. S1 told V1 to give him everything he had & V1 handed S1 his cash & phone. S2 said the same to V2. When V1 said it was all he had, S1 got mad & threatened to shoot him. V2 gave S2 her phone & lighter. Suspects tried to get out of the vehicle, but none of the doors opened from the inside. V1 told them he needed the key back to turn on the car so he could open the windows for them. After he did this, S1 took the key back & tossed into onto the roof & suspects fled on foot. No injuries. V1’s cash loss was $137. ROBPAG 42XX Lyndale Ave N Thursday 12/29/11 1800 hrs 11-385640 Officers were dispatched to the above location on a Domestic Assault. Officers met V1/female, 21 yrs, who was approached from behind by known S1/male, 21 yrs, her ex-boyfriend. S1 put his hand around her mouth & an arm around her neck. S1 then snatched V1’s purse & fled the scene. V1 stated S1 just got out jail for killing someone & that he is very violent. Also, V1 stated S1 recently robbed her once before. V1 stated she is afraid of S1 & is fearful he may harm her family. V1 was advised on an Order for Protection. Total loss is valued at $620 & includes a Coach purse; Armani wallet; expensive make-up; & various credit cards. No injuries. ROBPAG Golden Valley Rd & Oliver Ave N Thursday 12/29/11 2045 hrs 11-385791 V1/male, 30 yrs, told officer he was robbed at the above location after he received a phone call from known S4/female, 20-25 yrs, who asked him to meet her at the intersection. V1 agreed to meet S4 as he had been talking with her for several days after meeting her in a nightclub. Once V1 arrived at the intersection, S4 approached V1 & got him out of the vehicle. V1 observed 3 unknown males, 23-25 yrs, approaching on foot with handguns pointed at him, who demanded his belongings or they would shoot. V1 gave up his wallet & suspects demanded that he take off his pants. Suspects then instructed V1 to get out of there. V1 returned to his vehicle & S1 fired 4 gunshots in V1’s direction after V1 told suspects he was going to remember their faces. V1 was not injured & refused medical attention. Total loss is valued at $330, including $250 in cash. ROBPER 31XX Irving Ave N Thursday 12/29/11 2101 hrs 11-385707 V1/male, 52 yrs, stated he was carjacked by known AP1/male, 21 yrs, who is an acquaintance. V1 stated AP1 grabbed him out of his car, threw him to the ground, & kicked him in the face, before driving off in V1’s vehicle. V1 did not know AP2/male, 19 yrs, who was with AP1. Other officers located V1’s vehicle & stated the 2 AP’s fled in the vehicle. Officers apprehended both AP1 & AP2. V1 was able to positively ID both suspects & they were booked in HCJ for PC Robbery & AP2 was also charged with PC Fleeing. V1 refused medical attention & his vehicle was released to him. (See CCN #11-385720, below) ROBPER / FLEE POLICE IN MOTOR VEHICLE Dowling Ave N & Penn Ave N Thursday 12/29/11 2124 hrs 11-385720 Officers were searching the area for a carjacked vehicle (above CCN # 11-385707) & spotted V1’s stolen vehicle at the gas station at 37th & Penn Ave N. AP2/male, 19 yrs, fled from the parking lot at a high rate of speed after officer demanded he get out of the vehicle. Officers stopped the vehicle & AP’s were positively ID’d by V1 as the parties who stole his vehicle. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Robbery & AP2 was booked for PC Robbery & PC Fleeing. ROBPER 29th Ave N & Fremont Ave N Thursday 12/29/11 2200 hrs 11-386448 Officer was dispatched to the above address on an assault report. V1/female, 14 yrs, stated she was at the above location when 2 known females, 13-14 yrs, beat her with fists, feet, & elbows, knocking her to the ground & kicking her. One of the suspects took V1’s cell phone valued at $100. V1 was taken to the hospital by her mother, but no police report was made at that time. At the time of this report, V1 was home alone & was complaining of pain from the assault so she was transported to the hospital via ambulance. ROBPER 14th Ave N & Newton Ave N Friday 12/30/11 1445 hrs 11-386453 V1/female, (no age provided) stated she was approached by unknown S1/male, 25-30 yrs, who attempted to make small talk with her. S1 asked V1 for her phone, but V1 declined to give it to S1, so he demanded her purse & grabbed it off her shoulder. V1 stated she had just cashed her check for $940, which was in the purse. V1 was not injured. S1 was GOA. WEAPONS: WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit Emerson Ave N & Lowry Ave N Monday 1/2/12 1803 hrs 12-001533 Officers stopped 2 females in a vehicle who had purchased ammunition. AP1/male, 20 yrs, was in the passenger seat & a handgun was located on his person. Officers also located a magazine on the center console of the vehicle, along with ammunition. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons. Tue Jan 10 13:26:06 -0600 2012 http://4thprecinctcare.org/article/read/4th_precinct_highlights_week_727_dec_27_2011_jan_2_2012 http://4thprecinctcare.org/article/read/4th_precinct_highlights_week_727_dec_27_2011_jan_2_2012 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 7XX Newton Ave N Saturday 1/7/12 0601 hrs 12-006302 V1/female, 22 yrs, received a call from S1/male, 33 yrs, her ex-boyfriend, who told her to check her car & laughed on the phone. V1 went outside & saw a small fire inside her vehicle. V1 was able to extinguish the fire. V1 stated she has an active Order for Protection against S1. Officers were unable to find an active order on file. Value is unknown for the fire damage at this time. No injuries. ASSAULT: Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon 51st Ave N & Girard Ave N Tuesday 1/3/12 1615 hrs 12-002408 Officers responded to the above location on a stabbing report. V1/male, 41 yrs, was standing in the street & would not talk when asked who stabbed him or where it happened. V1 finally stated he didn’t have any info & just wanted help. There was a small stab wound to his upper arm. V1 stated he was homeless & did not have a phone. V1 was transported to the hospital via ambulance with a non-life threatening wound. Asslt3---Significant Bodily Harm Dowling Ave N & Dupont Ave N Thursday 1/5/12 0052 hrs 12-003960 Officers were dispatched to 38XX Aldrich Ave N on an Assault report. V1/male, 24 yrs, stated he got off the bus & was walking home when he was hit on the right side of his face & the back of the head. V1 stated he didn’t see anyone & was unable to describe any suspects, other than one was wearing a gray hoodie. V1 stated he was hit with some kind of metal object. V1 had a swollen eye with a gash on the eyebrow & the back of his head hurt. V1 was transported to the hospital via ambulance. Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon 52XX Emerson Ave N Friday 1/6/12 0332 12-005154 Officers were dispatched to the above location on a disturbance which turned into a stabbing. Officers spoke to several people at the scene who stated they didn’t see anything. V1/male, 22 yrs, would not speak to officers, but handed over his DL. V1 had a large gash under his chin. V1 told officers he was not stabbed & then stated an “invisible” man did it. V1 was uncooperative & was transported to the hospital via ambulance. No suspect info. Asslt1---Great Bodily Harm / Damage to Property 38XX Aldrich Ave N Friday 1/6/12 1540 hrs 12-005587 Officers responded to a Shots call at the above address. Officers met V2/male, 10 yrs, & V3/male, 12 yrs, & learned that V1/male, 18 yrs, left before officers arrived. V2 & V3 stated V1 was looking outside & saw 3 male suspects, 13-17 yrs, on the sidewalk. V1 thought one of them was his enemy. V1 went outside & V2 & V3 stated they heard V1 talking to the suspects. One of the suspects asked V1 what gangs the victims were in. V2 stated he saw S1 get handed something from another suspect, which he thought was a gun. Victims ran onto the porch & into the house. V2 & V3 heard 4 shots, but did not see who was shooting. Suspects ran. No injuries. Two bullet holes were found near the front porch & a bullet fragment was retrieved from the front door jamb. Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon 6XX Logan Ave N Friday 1/6/12 1957 hrs 12-005818 Officers were dispatched to an Assault & met V1/male, 39 yrs, who was bleeding from the nose & had a cut across the bridge of his nose. V1 stated that while he was in the entryway of his apt., 2 unknown males, 20-28 yrs, requested that he buzz them in. Once the door was open, both males punched V1 in the face & pulled out handguns---pistol whipping V1 in the head until he went to the ground. V1 stated S1 then pointed the gun at his head, but S2 stopped him from shooting. Suspects ran off. V1 believes the males are relatives of his girlfriend, but had limited info. V1 refused medical & advised that a friend was driving him to the hospital. V1 stated the incident occurred inside the front entryway where there are security cameras. Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon Dowling Ave N & Humboldt Ave N Monday 1/9/12 1919 hrs 12-008561 Officers were dispatched to a person with a gun & checked the area, but did not locate the described suspects. Officers went to Folwell Park & spoke to V1/male, 17 yrs. V1 stated he was getting ready to cross the street in the above area when he observed 2 males & 2 females on the opposite corner. Unknown S1/male, 20-30 yrs, yelled at V1 & pointed a handgun at him. S1 fired twice at V1 & all suspects then fled on foot. V1 stated as soon as he heard the shots he dropped to the ground. V1 then ran into the park. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate any shell casings. No injuries. V1 was transported to his sister’s house. ROBBERY: ROBPER Olson Mem Hwy & Penn Ave N Tuesday 1/3/12 0100 hrs 12-002220 V1/male, 25 yrs, stated he met unknown S1/male, 25-30 yrs, at 9th & Hennepin & got into a cab with him to go to a party on the north side. At the above location, V1 changed his mind about the party & asked to be let out of the cab. As V1 exited, S1 implied a gun in his jacket & told V1 to hand over his wallet & drop his cell phone. V1 dropped the phone as instructed. S1 fled the cab & the cab driver gave V1 a ride home. No injuries. Loss included debit/credit cards; misc ID; $75 in store gift cards; $20 in cash; & a cell phone valued at $50. ROBPAG 25th Ave N & Girard Ave N Wednesday 1/4/12 1813 hrs 12-003601 Officers were dispatched to a Robbery of Person & met V1/male, 35 yrs, who stated he had been robbed by 3 males, 15-20 yrs. V1 stated he was at the above intersection when he was approached by the males. S1 & S2 displayed pistols & demanded his wallet & valuables. V1 stated he gave the suspects his wallet & gold chain valued at $3000. Suspects fled on foot. V1 was not injured. ROBPER 26th Ave N & Broadway Ave W Wednesday 1/4/12 2300 hrs 12-004283 V1/female, 25 yrs, was walking home from the bus stop & was followed by 2 unknown males, 17-20 yrs. One of the suspects poked an object into V1’s back & told her to give up her purse. V1 stated suspects were wearing half ski masks. V1 feared they had a gun & gave suspects her purse. V1 was not injured. Loss included a purse & wallet valued at $75; $160 in cash; debit cards; & ID. ROBPAG 15XX Logan Ave N Friday 1/6/12 0015 hrs 12-005009 Officer was dispatched to the above location regarding a robbery of person. V1/male, 24 yrs, stated 2 unknown males, 23-28 yrs, approached him from behind & robbed him at gunpoint. Loss included a Smart phone valued at $400; a Sony CD player valued at $300; ID; & a wallet. V1 was not injured. ROBBIZ (Cab Company) 23rd Ave N & Lyndale Ave N Friday 1/6/12 0105 hrs 12-005078 Officers were flagged down by V1/male, 36 yrs, a cab driver, who stated he was robbed at gunpoint at the above location. V1 stated he was flagged down by unknown S1/male, 20-25 yrs, who asked to be taken to 21st & Hennepin. S1 then changed his mind & directed V1 to 23rd & Lyndale Ave N. V1 arrived at the location & asked for fare money. S1 produced a black handgun & pointed it at V1, demanding money from him. V1 gave S1 approx. $150 in cash in various bills. S1 then fled from the cab. Officers were unable to locate S1 during a canvass. V1 was not injured. ROBPER 36XX Aldrich Ave N Friday 1/6/12 1400 hrs 12-005524 V1/female, 40 yrs, stated that S1/male 33-35 yrs, known to her, came to her address & took 2 puppies from her home. When V1 tried to stop S1, he punched her in the head, knocking her to the ground. V1’s brother tried to defend his sister & was also assaulted by S1. S1 made threats about having a gun in his vehicle. S1 then fled with the puppies (2 female pit bulls valued at $500), in a vehicle. V1 did not require medical attention & stated S1 used to be a high school friend of her oldest son. ROBPAG 25th Ave N & Penn Ave N Friday 1/6/12 1800 hrs 12-008414 Officers were dispatched to take a robbery report from V1/male 17 yrs, that occurred 3 days prior. Officers asked V1 why it took him 3 days to report the robbery. PG1 did not think it was necessary, since only a phone was taken. PG1 stated it was only when she attempted to get a new phone that the phone company requested a police report. V1 stated he was walking home from the above area when he was approached by 3 unknown males, 18-25 yrs, & one of them had a handgun. S1 demanded that V1 give up his cell phone (valued at $300), which he did. V1 was not injured. ROBPAG 32XX Humboldt Ave N Saturday 1/7/12 0950 hrs 12-006373 V1/female, 24 yrs, stated she cashed a check & drove to her boyfriend’s address at the above location. While V1 was in the driveway counting her money, unknown S1/male, 24-25 yrs, appeared at the driver’s door, pointing a gun at her & demanding the money. V1 stated S1 demanded her money & wallet, & was pointing the gun back & forth between V1 & her 2 yr-old child in the back seat. V1 pled with S1 not to shoot. S1 opened the driver’s door & V1’s wallet (containing $293.76) fell to the ground. S1 grabbed the wallet & fled on foot. A witness observed a forest green Pontiac Grand Am drive off at a high rate of speed. No injuries. ROBPER 6XX 29th Ave N Saturday 1/7/12 2110 hrs 12-006847 Officer was dispatched to Farview Park on the report of an Assault in progress. V1/male, 13 yrs, stated he was walking home through the park when he was approached by 3 males, 15-16 yrs, who asked the time & told him they were going to take his phone. All 3 suspects pushed V1 to the ground & punched & kicked him. V1 let go of his phone to protect his head. Suspects fled on foot. It should be noted that officer remembered 3 juvenile males in the park earlier that night & could ID them. They had been kicked out of the park for fighting & cursing about a week ago. V1 refused an ambulance. The phone is valued at $150. ROBPER 25XX Vincent Ave N Sunday 1/8/12 1308 hrs 12-007396 Officer responded to the call of an elderly woman being robbed behind 25XX Upton Ave N. Officer went to V1’s residence after receiving information from a witness who saw 2 males in a vehicle who broke out V1’s car window. V1/female, 85 yrs, stated she just left the ATM & drove back home when she pulled into her garage & an unknown male was waving something she thought was a $5 bill in his hand. S1/male, 18-25 yrs, came into the garage & V1 didn’t want to be alone with him, so she backed out onto the driveway. S1 picked up a large rock & broke out V1’s passenger side window & grabbed her purse, which was on the seat. S1 got back into the vehicle he had arrived in & he & the driver sped off. V1 was advised to change her locks & cancel her bank account. Officer assisted V1 in cleaning up glass in the garage area. V1 was not injured, but her hand was a little sore from trying to hang onto her purse. ROBPAG Broadway Ave W & Queen Ave N Monday 1/9/12 1801 hrs 12-008490 Officers responded to a Robbery of Person call at the above location. Ambulance was also responding as V1/male, 15 yrs, suffered a head injury. Officers spoke to V1 who stated he was walking home when he noticed 2 unknown males, 16-18 yrs, walking behind him. V1 believed they were following him & were going to Rob him. S2 ran up behind V1, placing him in a choke hold while S1 produced an automatic handgun & demanded his wallet & i-Phone. V1 gave them the items & S2 threw him on the ground. Both suspects punched V1 in the face with a closed fist. Suspects fled on foot. V1 was transported to the hospital for further treatment. Loss included $5 in cash inside the wallet. ROBPER 30th Ave N & Penn Ave N Monday 1/9/12 1834 hrs 12-008525 Officers responded to a Robbery of Person in progress where 2 parties were holding down the suspect. Upon arrival, officers observed 2 males detaining AP1/male, 21 yrs, on the ground. AP1 was taken into custody without incident. V1/female, 43 yrs, stated she was waiting for the bus when AP1 grabbed at her purse & tried to pull it off her shoulder. V1 stated AP1 punched her in the face several times before the 2 witnesses tackled AP1 & detained him for police. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Robbery of Person. V1 refused medical assistance. WEAPONS: WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit / Burglary of Dwelling 24XX Upton Ave N Wednesday 1/4/12 2257 hrs 12-003873 V1/male, 22 yrs, was selling marijuana out of his residence when he was robbed by KNOWN S1/male, 20-25 yrs. V1 stated S1 phoned earlier & wanted to come over & hang out, as well as buy some marijuana. S1 & unknown S2/male, 30-40 yrs, were let in by V1 & soon after, S2 pulled out a large semi-automatic handgun. V1 was told to sit on the couch in his bedroom while S1 tied up V1’s hands & legs. S1 removed approx. $800 from a trunk in V1’s bedroom, as well as approx. 5 oz. of marijuana & a bag containing a coin collection. Suspects also took V1’s laptop computer. A witness who was downstairs at the time of the robbery observed the suspects get into a white Pontiac Bonneville. V1 was not injured. V1 stated he keeps a handgun in the same trunk, but it was not there at the time suspects robbed him. Tue Jan 10 13:28:01 -0600 2012 http://4thprecinctcare.org/article/read/4th_precinct_highlights_week_728_jan_3_9_2012_ http://4thprecinctcare.org/article/read/4th_precinct_highlights_week_728_jan_3_9_2012_