Today’s Good News
After a woman was recently robbed at gunpoint, she called to compliment First Precinct Officer Nikita Thomas’ kindness and help. “Officer Thomas’ compassion and comforting words helped me deal with the traumatic experience,” she said. Despite graduating from the Academy less than a month ago, Officer Thomas handled the situation like a seasoned veteran. Good job!
DISCLAIMER: The following incidents are preliminary in nature and are subject to change after investigation. Please note that the entries listed below do not cover every incident from overnight. The listings are subject to the judgment of staff officers’ sense of what is noteworthy.
CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS
3rd Precinct
ROBBERY
7/21/11 4:30 a.m.
6600 block of Midlothian Turnpike
A male reported he was assaulted and robbed by two unknown males.
2nd Precinct
ROBBERY
7/21/11 6:50 a.m.
4600 block of Jefferson Davis Highway
A female reported she was assaulted and robbed by an unknown male.
4th Precinct
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT (SHOOTING)
7/21/11 10:17 a.m.
2900 block of 4th Avenue
A male reported he was cut and shot by two males. An arrest was made. The victim’s injuries are not life-threatening.
4th Precinct
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
7/21/11 6:50 p.m.
400 block of North 2nd Street
A male reported he was cut by a known male. An arrest was made.
4th Precinct
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT (SHOOTING)
7/21/11 10:00 p.m.
2900 block of Hawthorne Avenue
A male was found shot at the above location. His injuries are life-threatening.
PROPERTY CRIMES
1st Precinct
VANDALISM
7/20/11 – 7/21/11 6:00 p.m. – 11:30 a.m.
5400 block of Blue Ridge Avenue
An unknown person(s) spray painted a vehicle.
4th Precinct
BURGLARY
7/19/11 – 7/21/11 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 a.m.
3300 block of Meadowbridge Road
An unknown person(s) broke into the residence and stole three AC units.
4th Precinct
BURGLARY
6/11/11 – 7/21/11 9:16 a.m. – 9:16 a.m.
3200 block of Lamb Avenue
An unknown person(s) broke into the residence and stole copper piping.
4th Precinct
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
7/21/11 1:50 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
400 block of East Gladstone Avenue
A known male stole an unlocked vehicle with keys in it from the above location.
4th Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
7/20/11 – 7/21/11 5:30 p.m. – 7:12 a.m.
1300 block of MacTavish Avenue
An unknown person(s) entered the unlocked vehicle and stole CDs and a gas card.
4th Precinct
BURGLARY
7/13/11 – 7/21/11 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
600 block of South Laurel Street
An unknown person(s) broke into the residence and stole copper pipes and electrical wiring.
