Today’s Good News
You
can run from officers, but you can’t hide……at least not in a tall, fenced-in parking
lot. That was the case recently thanks to a great response from several Fourth Precinct officers who were able
to identify and arrest a man who broke into a home in Jackson Ward. Officer Paul Gaines was the first
officer on scene and after he spoke with the victim, he quickly broadcast the
suspect’s description.
Officer Darryl Lee was already heading
toward the area when he spotted a man on a bicycle matching the suspect’s
description. When the man saw Officer Lee, he started pedaling faster. Officer
Lee attempted to stop the man, but he jumped off the bike and took off running.
Officer Lee gave chase and with the assistance of Sergeant Jeremy Nierman and Officer Joseph Balducci, they trapped
the suspect in a fenced-in parking lot. A carefully coordinated arrest of the
suspect resulted in the discovery of a firearm on his person.
After further investigation by Detective Patrick Mansfield, the man
was arrested and charged with burglary, possession of a concealed weapon,
possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and obstruction of justice. He was
later also charged with burglary and grand larceny for another incident during which
he was able to steal the firearm he had when arrested. 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
2nd Precinct
ROBBERY
7/16/14 2:11 p.m.
5800
block of Orcutt Lane
A male
reported an unknown male robbed him at gunpoint.
2nd Precinct
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT (DOMESTIC)
7/16/14 9:00
p.m.
1600 block of Tifton Court
A female reported a known male assaulted
her. Warrants have been obtained.
PROPERTY
CRIMES
1st Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
7/16/14 11:35
a.m. – 11:40 a.m.
1100 block of North 25th Street
An unknown person(s) entered the unlocked vehicle and stole money.
1st
Precinct
THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS
7/15/14 – 7/16/14 7:00 p.m. – 5:30 a.m.
1500 block of Spotsylvania Street
An unknown person(s) stole the temporary tags
off of the vehicle.
1st
Precinct
BURGLARY
7/11/14 – 7/16/14 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
1900 block of Redd Street
An unknown person(s) broke into the residence
and stole several items.
1st
Precinct
BURGLARY
7/16/14 6:00
a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
1700 block of Fairfax Avenue
An unknown person(s) broke into the residence
and stole several items.
2nd
Precinct
BURGLARY
7/16/14 2:00
p.m. – 6:40 p.m.
2000 block of Dawson Road
An unknown person(s) broke into the residence
and stole a TV.
3rd
Precinct
BURGLARY
7/16/14 3:00
p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
7900 block of Burrundie Drive
An unknown person(s) broke into the residence
and stole several items.
4th
Precinct
MOPED THEFT
7/9/14 – 7/16/14 6:45 a.m. – 6:45 a.m.
300 block of Hunt Avenue
An unknown person(s) stole a moped.
4th
Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
7/15/14 – 7/16/14 6:00 p.m. – 7:45 a.m.
00 block of West Jackson Street
An unknown person(s) entered the vehicle and
stole an iPod.
4th
Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
7/15/14 11:30
a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
500 block of East Canal Street
An unknown person(s) broke into the vehicle
and stole several items.
4th
Precinct
THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS
7/15/14 – 7/16/14 6:00 p.m. – 4:40 p.m.
1400 block of Valley Road
An unknown person(s) stole both license
plates off of the vehicle.
4th
Precinct
THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS
7/16/14 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
800 block of West Main Street
An unknown person(s) stole both license
plates off of the vehicle.
