June 25– June 26, 2014

Today’s Good News

Ever wonder why officers are so insistent about people showing them their hands during an encounter? Here’s why: Fourth Precinct Officers John Story and Justin Miller recently stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation, but the driver and passenger jumped out of the car and ran away. Officers gave chase and caught up to the driver a few blocks away. But the man, who officers noticed kept one hand at his waistband even while he ran, refused to remove his hands from under his body even as officers tried to safety take him into custody.

Once he was in handcuffs, officers discovered a firearm on his person and seized it. After further investigation with the assistance of Officer Gene Carter and after noticing his body movements during their interviews, they discovered drugs hidden on him as well. He was arrested and charged accordingly. Good work officers!

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

1^st Precinct

ABDUCTION/STRANGULATION

6/25/14             9:18 p.m.

2100 block of Chicago Avenue

A female reported a known male held her against her will and choked her. Warrants have been obtained.

3^rd Precinct

ATTEMPTED ROBBERY

6/25/14            2:48 p.m.

6500 block of Sugar Maple Drive

A female reported an unknown male tried to rob her at gunpoint.                        

                                                           

3^rd Precinct

ROBBERY

6/26/14           12:01 a.m.

6600 block of Midlothian Turnpike

A male reported two unknown males robbed him at gunpoint.

1^st Precinct

ROBBERY

6/26/14           2:44 a.m.

1900 block of Q Street

A female reported a known male robbed her at gunpoint. Warrants have been obtained.

1^st Precinct

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT (DOMESTIC)

6/26/14           2:47 a.m.

2300 block of Rosetta Street

A male reported a known female cut him. An arrest was made.

PROPERTY CRIMES                                                                                     

1^st Precinct

THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE

6/24/14 – 6/25/14           10:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.

2100 block of Venable Street

An unknown person(s) entered the unlocked vehicle and stole coins.

1^st Precinct

LARCENY

6/24/14 – 6/25/14           4:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.

500 block of Hull Street

An unknown person(s) stole gravel from the construction site.

1^st Precinct

ATTEMPTED BURGLARY

6/25/14                         6:30 p.m. – 7:05 p.m.

1400 block of Talbert Drive

Three unknown male juveniles tried to break into the residence.

3^rd Precinct

BURGLARY

6/25/14                         10:30 p.m. – 10:45 p.m.

700 block of Boroughbridge Road

An unknown male entered the residence and stole money.

4^th Precinct

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

6/25/14                         11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

100 block of North 2^nd Street

An unknown person(s) stole a vehicle.

4^th Precinct

BURGLARY

6/25/14                         11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

3500 block of Edgewood Avenue

An unknown person(s) broke into the residence and stole several items.

4^th Precinct

THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE

6/25/14                         3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

200 block of Maggie Walker Place

An unknown person(s) broke into the vehicle and stole a back pack left in plain view.