Today’s Good News
Kudos to Officer Jacob DeBoard who was named Third Precinct’s Officer of the Month for April! Master Police Officer DeBoard handled a variety of calls last month, but there was one incident in particular where he went above and beyond the call of duty to help a victim who was being dangerously stalked by a former romantic partner.
It started when he was called to investigate a burglary, but it was evident through his investigation that the former romantic partner was causing the problems. Though he could have simply taken the report and passed it along to detectives, he took the time to review the home’s security footage—which identified the offender—before obtaining several warrants and helping the victim obtain a permanent protective order.
He continued to help the victim on several follow up incidents and calls and worked with the commonwealth’s attorney’s office to ensure a successful prosecution.
About his good actions, Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Christine Cestaro wrote a long thank you email that reads in part: “He has spent hours of his time dealing with a terrified victim, doing his best to help her feel safe and calm. He ensured patrol was aware of her residence, accepted countless phone calls at all hours from me and patrol, and promptly responded to the victim to keep her updated. I can’t thank him enough.”
We can’t either. Good work Officer Jacob DeBoard—our Third Precinct Officer of the Month for April.
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
1st Precinct
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
6/4/14 12:00 p.m.
1400 block of North 30th Street
A male reported a known male shot at him. Warrants have been obtained.
PROPERTY CRIMES
1st Precinct
BURGLARY
6/2/14 – 6/3/14 12:00 p.m. – 9:25 p.m.
1500 block of North 20th Street
An unknown person(s) broke into the garage and stole tools.
2nd Precinct
BURGLARY
6/4/14 1:05 p.m. – 6:55 p.m.
5000 block of Snead Road
An unknown person(s) broke into the residence and stole money and jewelry.
3rd Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
6/2/14 – 6/4/14 10:00 p.m. – 10:30 a.m.
1000 block of Baywood Court
An unknown person(s) entered the vehicle and stole a GPS unit.
3rd Precinct
BURGLARY
6/2/14 – 6/3/14 5:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
1700 block of Claiborne Street
An unknown person(s) entered the unlocked residence and stole a laptop.
4th Precinct
MOPED THEFT
6/4/14 2:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.
2500 block of North Avenue
An unknown person(s) stole a moped.
4th Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
6/1/14 – 6/4/14 12:01 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
4500 block of West Seminary Avenue
An unknown person(s) entered the vehicle and stole money.
4th Precinct
BURGLARY
5/30/14 – 6/4/14 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 a.m.
500 block of West Marshall Street
An unknown person(s) broke into the residence and stole several items.
4th Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
6/4/14 12:23 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
500 block of East Marshall Street
An unknown person(s) broke into the vehicle and stole a GPS unit and tote bag.
4th Precinct
BURGLARY
6/3/14 – 6/4/14 11:58 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
100 block of West Marshall Street
An unknown person(s) entered the residence and stole a laptop.
