Today’s Good News
Kudos to Officer Anthony Paciello who was named Third Precinct’s Officer of the Month for April! Because Officer Paciello is a Police Bicycle Instructor, he jumps at every chance when he can educate the community about the importance of such patrols as well as teach his fellow officers about two-wheeled patrols. During the past month, VCU Police requested his help with putting on a bike school and his instruction during the class. He also volunteered to assist Westover Hills Elementary School by speaking with the children and teachers about what police officers do as well as going on a walk with them.
Additionally, when a sector business complained of repeated shoplifters, Officer Paciello took the initiative and organized a coordinated undercover response that has greatly reduced the number of complaints. He also worked with many business owners to develop good relationships that have resulted in the successful prosecution of trespassers and shoplifters. Good job and thank you Officer Paciello!
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
ATTEMPTED MURDER
5/3/13 8:41 p.m.
1000 block of Barlen Avenue
A male reported a known male fired a gun at him. An arrest was made.
1st Precinct
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
5/4/13 3:30 a.m.
400 block of East 19th Street
A male reported two known females assaulted him.
2nd Precinct
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
5/4/13 11:29 a.m.
00 block of East 34 Street
A male reported a known male assaulted him. An arrest was made.
4th Precinct
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT (DOMESTIC)
5/4/13 11:00 a.m.
3000 block of Noble Avenue
A female reported a known male stabbed her. Her injuries are not life threatening. An arrest was made.
3rd Precinct
ROBBERY/AGGRAVATED ASSAULT (SHOOTING)
5/5/13 12:00 a.m.
700 block of Trevor Terrace
A male reported two unknown males robbed and shot him. His injuries are not life threatening.
2nd Precinct
ROBBERY (X2)
5/5/13 1:00 a.m.
3300 block of Forest Hill Avenue
A male and female reported two unknown males robbed them at gunpoint.
1st Precinct
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
5/5/13 7:45 p.m.
North 25th and East Franklin streets
A male reported an unknown male assaulted him.
4th Precinct
ROBBERY
5/5/13 9:25 p.m.
400 block of North Henry Street
A female reported an unknown male robbed her at gunpoint.
PROPERTY CRIMES
1st Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
5/2/13 – 5/3/13 7:00 p.m. – 9:50 a.m.
2000 block of Halifax Street
An unknown person(s) broke into the vehicle and stole a CD player and speaker.
1st Precinct
LARCENY
4/20/13 – 4/27/13 3:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m.
2400 block of Venable Street
An unknown person(s) stole copper pipes from the building.
1st Precinct
MOPED THEFT
5/5/13 1:00 a.m. – 5:15 a.m.
2000 block of Maury Street
An unknown person(s) stole a moped from the residence.
2nd Precinct
BURGLARY
5/3/13 8:05 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
5700 block of Ullswater Avenue
An unknown person(s) broke into the residence and stole jewelry and electronic equipment.
2nd Precinct
BURGLARY
5/6/13 3:22 a.m. – 3:26 a.m.
418 Cowardin Ave.
An unknown person(s) broke into the business and stole cigarettes.
3rd Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
5/2/13 – 5/3/13 6:00 p.m. – 7:45 a.m.
Tilden Street and Stuart Avenue
An unknown person(s) entered the vehicle and stole a laptop left in plain view on the backseat.
3rd Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
5/1/13 – 5/3/13 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.
00 block of Banbury Street
An unknown person(s) entered the unlocked vehicle and stole cash, books and electronic items. An arrest was made.
3rd Precinct
BURGLARY
4/12/13 – 5/3/13 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
5200 block of Reedy Avenue
An unknown person(s) entered the residence and stole copper tubing and piping.
3rd Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
5/5/13 3:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
3300 block of West Cary Street
An unknown person(s) entered the unlocked vehicle and stole a purse left in plain view that was later recovered.
3rd Precinct
BURGLARY
5/4/13 – 5/5/13 2:00 p.m. – 10:00 a.m.
4200 block of Springhill Avenue
An unknown person(s) entered the unlocked shed and stole a lawnmower.
3rd Precinct
BURGLARY
5/4/13 – 5/5/13 10:30 p.m. – 4:30 a.m.
00 block of South Vine Street
An unknown person(s) broke into the residence and stole a change jar and a laptop.
3rd Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
5/5/13 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
1700 block of Hampton Street
An unknown person(s) broke into the vehicle and stole a purse left in plain view.
4th Precinct
BURGLARY
4/27/13 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
1600 block of Brookland Parkway
A known male broke into the residence and stole several items.
4th Precinct
BURGLARY
5/3/13 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
1000 block of Westminster Avenue
An unknown person(s) broke into the residence and stole money.
4th Precinct
TAMPERING WITH A MOTOR VEHICLE
5/3/13 12:30 a.m. – 12:50 a.m.
4500 block of West Seminary Avenue
Two unknown males tampered with the vehicle. Two arrests were made.
4th Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
5/5/13 12:00 a.m. – 2:30 a.m.
00 block of South 5th Street
An unknown person(s) entered the unlocked vehicle and stole cash, credit cards and a knife.
4th Precinct
BURGLARY
5/3/13 – 5/4/13 11:07 p.m. – 2:33 a.m.
600 block of 1st Street
An unknown person(s) broke into the residence and stole electronic equipment and jewelry.
4th Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
5/4/13 1:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
4800 block of Chamberlayne Avenue
An unknown person(s) entered the unlocked vehicle and stole a GPS unit.
