On June 29 at approximately 5:10 p.m. officers responded to a collision involving a light rail train and a Chrysler PT Cruiser. Preliminary investigation indicates that the adult male driver of the Chrysler was traveling southbound on MLK Jr. Way South and made an unlawful left turn against a red traffic signal into… [ Keep reading ]
On June 28th, at approximately 12:20 a.m., South Precinct officers responded to multiple reports of shots fired around 40 Avenue South and South Graham Street. Officers observed a vehicle leaving the area at a high rate of speed and it was subsequently stopped at Renton Avenue South and SouthTrenton. There were four subjects inside of the vehicle…. [ Keep reading ]
On June 24th, a South Precinct patrol officer stopped a vehicle occupied with known burglary suspects. The officer observed several electronics inside the car. The occupants denied ownership of the items. South Precinct detectives interviewed one of the occupants who admitted to committing four area burglaries. He also stated that he and other burglary suspects… [ Keep reading ]
On June 20th at approximately 3:45 p.m. officers responded to a report of a vehicle in the water off the Atlantic City boat ramp located in the 9000 block of Seward Park Avenue South. SPD harbor and patrol units responded to the scene and determined that the submerged car had… [ Keep reading ]
On June 19 at 6:27 p.m. officers responded to a 911 call of a home invasion burglary in the 6500 block of 33rd Avenue South. Preliminary investigation indicates that a 15-year-old male victim was home alone playing video games when the suspect entered the residence through a rear window. The… [ Keep reading ]
On June 18 at approximately 6:30 p.m. officers responded to a 911 call of a man being assaulted on the sidewalk in the 1900 block of 13th Avenue South. Preliminary investigation indicates that the victim, a 25-year-old male, was assaulted and robbed by a group of males who then fled the… [ Keep reading ]
South Precinct burglary detectives have arrested a sixteen-year old suspect in connection with a series of recent burglaries in the Hillman City and Columbia City neighborhoods. All of these burglaries occurred within a few blocks of one another over a six day period. On June 11th, officers responded to a… [ Keep reading ]
South Precinct Email Community Newsletter June 9, 2009 Dear Community Friends, Summertime Security Tips During warm weather months, we often see an increase in burglary and theft. Reasons for this include: · Windows at residences left open for ventilation when residents are not home. · Unattended open garages while residents… [ Keep reading ]
On 6/11/09 at about 6:30 p.m., the victim got off the bus and walked over behind Burger King in the 3400 block of 4 Ave S., where he was approached by two males who the victim had seen in the in the area before. The two males asked the victim… [ Keep reading ]
On June 11 at approximately 4:37 p.m. officers responded to 730 South Stacy Street to arrest a suspect wanted on a felony warrant. The suspect showed up at the public counter of the SPD Evidence Unit to pick up property secured there from a previous arrest. Officers arrived and attempted to arrest the… [ Keep reading ]