Today’s Good News
A man recently reported he was robbed at gunpoint by two unknown males on North 1st Street. Fourth Precinct Officer Alfonzo Joyner responded, gathered information and broadcast the suspects' description. Officers Donnell Patterson, Justin Land and Tanekia Owens-Turner stopped two men nearby who were later identified and found with a gun. After being interviewed by Detectives Leonard Jones and Amira Sleem, the men were charged with armed robbery.
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 (COMMERCIAL)
5/11/10 9:40 p.m.
237 E. Belt Blvd
The manager of the Chevron Gas Station reported he was robbed by a group of unknown males. Two arrests were made.
3rd Precinct
ROBBERY
5/12/10 11:45 a.m.
3200 block of Grayland Avenue
A female reported she was robbed by an unknown male with a gun.
2nd Precinct
DEATH INVESTIGATION
5/12/10 11:30 p.m.
2921 Montecrest Ave.
A male was found unresponsive at the above address. No foul play suspected. Medical Examiner’s Office to determine cause of death.
4th Precinct
ROBBERY
5/12/10 11:10 p.m.
2000 block of Monteiro Street
A male reported he was robbed by two unknown males with a gun.
3rd Precinct
HOMICIDE
5/13/10 12:48 a.m.
434 Westover Hills Blvd.
A male was shot at the above address. He was taken to the hospital where he later died. An arrest was made.
PROPERTY CRIMES
1st Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
5/10/10 9:30 p.m. –10:30 p.m.
120 W. 9th St.
An unknown person broke into the vehicle and stole coins, a GPS system and perfume.
3rd Precinct
AUTO THEFT
5/12/10 3:18 p.m.
4511 W. Broad St.
Unknown person(s) stole a truck.
3rd Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
5/12/10 9:00 p.m.
900 block of Lisson Crescent
Unknown person(s) broke in to a vehicle and stole items in plain view, including purse and GPS device.
3rd Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
5/11/10 – 5/12/10 10:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m.
5800 block of Westower Drive
Unknown person(s) entered a vehicle and stole a CD player and speakers.
3rd Precinct
BURGLARY
5/12/10 12:20 – 3:15 p.m.
2621 Rettig Road
An unknown person broke in and stole a firearm.
3rd Precinct
LARCENY
5/8/10 – 5/12/10 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 a.m.
1720 Kemper St.
Unknown person(s) stole barrels, cinderblocks and metal chain from a construction site.
3rd Precinct
THEFT FROM BUILDING
5/11/10 4:00 p.m.
1363 W. Broad St.
A known male stole a TV, two video game systems and a laptop computer.
3rd Precinct
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
5/12/10 12:00 a.m. – 2:30 a.m.
300 block of North Rowland Street
An unknown person stole a vehicle.
3rd Precinct
THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS
5/12/10 -- 5/13/10 10:48 p.m. – 5:48 p.m.
603 N. Davis St.
An unknown person entered an unlocked vehicle and removed the inspection sticker.
3rd Precinct
BURGLARY
5/13/10 1:00 a.m. – 2:10 a.m.
1612 Lakeview Ave.
An unknown person broke into the residence and stole a game system and sneakers.