Today’s Good News
Thanks to a speedy response and smart
community patrolling, several Second
Precinct officers recently arrested three people for robbing a man at
gunpoint within minutes of the crime. Officer
Loynell Jefferson interviewed the victim and quickly broadcast the
suspects’ descriptions. Tactical Unit
Officers Obie Arrington, Nicholas Caesar, Jason Holt, Robert Langston Jr.,
Richard McTernan and Michael Spinos who were nearby spotted the suspects
running in different directions and coordinated their response to arrest them.
After further investigation by Detective Pedro Riddle, all three were
charged with robbery and use of a firearm during the commission of a felony. Master Patrol Officer Robert Smith was
also able to recover the victim’s property and a possible ski mask used by the
suspects during the crime. 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
4th Precinct
AGGRAVATED
ASSAULT
7/10/14 2:50 p.m.
221 W. Main St.
A male reported a known male cut him. His injuries are not life
threatening. An arrest was made.
PROPERTY
CRIMES
1st Precinct
BURGLARY
7/9/14 – 7/10/14 10:30 p.m. – 9:30 a.m.
1700 block of Carlisle Avenue
An unknown person(s) broke into the residence
and stole a video game system.
1st Precinct
BURGLARY
7/9/14 – 7/10/14 9:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.
1400 block of Jennie Scher Road
An unknown person(s) entered the unlocked shed and stole a golf cart
that was later recovered.
1st Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
7/9/14 – 7/10/14 11:47 p.m. – 12:01 a.m.
1800 block of Williamsburg Road
An unknown person(s) entered the vehicle and stole
a laptop.
3rd Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
7/10/14 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
7900 block of Forest Hill Avenue
An unknown person(s) entered the unlocked vehicle and stole an iPad.
4th Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
7/9/14 – 7/10/14 5:30 p.m. – 12:00 p.m.
3100 block of Montrose Avenue
An unknown person(s) stole several items from
the truck bed.
