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New surveillance still images of Wallingford burglary/sexual assault suspect

On October 22nd, we released this sketch. Today, October 23rd, we are releasing the above surveillance still images. SPD Sexual Assault Unit (SAU) detectives believe that the man captured by surveillance cameras is the same man responsible for the October 20th burglary/sexual assault that occurred in the Wallingford neighborhood. The… [ Keep reading ]

Vigilant neighbor/alarm credited for frightening off would-be burglars

On October 23rd at 12:43 PM South Precinct patrol officers responded to a report of a burglary in progress in the 5600 block of South Roxbury. A female witness observed 5 teenage males breaking into her neighbor’s basement. In doing so, the suspects also tripped an audible alarm. The would-be… [ Keep reading ]

Early morning collision in East Precinct

On October 23rd  at approximately 7:50 A.M. , a Ford Windstar van was heading southbound in the 100 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Way.  The van was being driven by a 39-year-old female and was occupied by her two children, both under 10 years old.  The youngest child had been seated… [ Keep reading ]

Sexual assault suspect arrested

On October 22nd at 1130 AM, Southwest Precinct patrol officers responded to a report of a sexual assault. The victim, age 17, informed officers that she was in the company of a male acquaintance, age 19, after school on October 21st. The victim reported that she was walking to a… [ Keep reading ]

South Precinct officers arrest two suspects in street robbery

On October 23rd at 2:15 AM, South Precinct patrol officers responded to a report of an armed robbery in the 6200 block of Beacon Avenue S. Officers contacted two adult male victims who reported that several males confronted them and attempted to rob them. One of the suspects had displayed… [ Keep reading ]

North Precinct Officers respond to shots fired call

On October 23rd at approximately 2:00 AM witnesses phoned 911 to report that a man was seen walking up the street firing a handgun.  North Precinct patrol officers responded and were told by witnesses that the shooter was not aiming at anything in particular, just randomly firing the gun.  At least… [ Keep reading ]