The blog is http://www.buzz.mn/?q=blog/2234
The RSS feed is http://www.buzz.mn/?q=blog/2234/feed
Any problems, let me know via this thread. I will still get all comments posted here.
12.10.2007
12.09.2007
The Crime Watch is moving
to Buzz.mn. After consultation with a few folks, I've decided to start doing my daily posting for the Minneapolis Crime Watch blog at the Star Tribune's buzz.mn. Interest in the blog has been growing which is great, but I still get the sense that we could use some more and new readers and contributors. My goal, initially was to try to get input from all four corners of the twin cities and I think it's worth trying to serve that purpose by using buzz's direct tie in to the Star Tribune. I enjoy hearing the diversity of opinions about crime and how it effects (or doesn't effect) people who live in the twin cities. Even opinions I disagree with.
I'm critical of the Strib's coverage of crime in Minneapolis but the buzz section is a little different. For one thing, it's moderated by James Lileks, of whom I am a great fan. And I can't deny the fact that the Strib provides a great deal of my posting fodder.
Buzz lacks some features that I've come to really like about blogger. For one thing, I'll no longer be able to label my posts, something I started doing a few weeks ago. (Buzz does have a search engine.) There is also no apparent place to park resource links. For those reasons, and in case the buzz move does not work as planned, I will keep this blog running, like Rambix did, and to keep an archive of the past year's stories. James has said that there will be a buzz overhaul at some point and hopefully some of the improvements will come in time.
The most basic and probably most popular change in moving to buzz is that no longer will anyone have to read my and others' crime musings on a white on dark blue background. A lot of people seemed to be bothered by this and since I was too lazy or technologically impaired to mess with the blogger template I never got around to changing it. If you're a commenter, you'll also no longer have to use blogger's anti-spam (write in the letters) format. Their anti-spam process is a bit different. If you register and login on buzz.mn your comments will be posted immediately. If you prefer to be a totally anonymous commenter, there may be a time lag while your comment is spam-filtered. Obviously, you can register and give yourself a pseudonym. One thing that's been a bit frustrating to me about this blog is the number of people who post as "anonymous." Sometimes we've gotten a comment thread going with a few different people posting as anonymous, and none of them agreeing with each other. Makes conversation a bit difficult.
So when I post over on there, I'll post the link to the buzz.mn version of the Crime Watch so that you can join me over there. If you like.
I'm critical of the Strib's coverage of crime in Minneapolis but the buzz section is a little different. For one thing, it's moderated by James Lileks, of whom I am a great fan. And I can't deny the fact that the Strib provides a great deal of my posting fodder.
Buzz lacks some features that I've come to really like about blogger. For one thing, I'll no longer be able to label my posts, something I started doing a few weeks ago. (Buzz does have a search engine.) There is also no apparent place to park resource links. For those reasons, and in case the buzz move does not work as planned, I will keep this blog running, like Rambix did, and to keep an archive of the past year's stories. James has said that there will be a buzz overhaul at some point and hopefully some of the improvements will come in time.
The most basic and probably most popular change in moving to buzz is that no longer will anyone have to read my and others' crime musings on a white on dark blue background. A lot of people seemed to be bothered by this and since I was too lazy or technologically impaired to mess with the blogger template I never got around to changing it. If you're a commenter, you'll also no longer have to use blogger's anti-spam (write in the letters) format. Their anti-spam process is a bit different. If you register and login on buzz.mn your comments will be posted immediately. If you prefer to be a totally anonymous commenter, there may be a time lag while your comment is spam-filtered. Obviously, you can register and give yourself a pseudonym. One thing that's been a bit frustrating to me about this blog is the number of people who post as "anonymous." Sometimes we've gotten a comment thread going with a few different people posting as anonymous, and none of them agreeing with each other. Makes conversation a bit difficult.
So when I post over on there, I'll post the link to the buzz.mn version of the Crime Watch so that you can join me over there. If you like.
Positive story on Dolan in the Star Tribune
Makes it sound like every chief gets sued, had to happen sooner or later. Might as well get it over with. It also balances some of the earlier press that the Police Community Relations Council got last week when it called for the DOJ to put the department into receivership.
12.08.2007
More Kudos for Adams and Zimmerman in the Strib
Terry Collins reports on another conviction in the Genaro Knox case, a mistaken identity gang murder (yes, that should be a category all it's own) that occurred back in the fall of 2006. At the end of the article, the victim's mother thanks the detectives for their "diligence."
12.07.2007
NECP weekly report
Northeast Citizen Patrol crime stats and news 12.07.07
©2007 Permission granted to freely reprint/forward this information in its entirety.
If the information is to be edited, altered or changed in any way from its original content and/or format, we require that the following disclosure be included:
If you are not receiving this information directly from the Northeast Citizen Patrol, please be aware that it may have been edited, altered or changed from its original content and/or format. To subscribe directly and receive the information in its entirety, contact info@nepatrol.org.
If you have a neighbor that does not have a computer, please print this off and share it with them. If you know someone not getting this with an email, forward it to them.
NOTE: If you find typographical errors in this newsletter they are here for a purpose. Some people actually enjoy looking for them and we strive to please as many people as possible.
Past NECP crime news issues can be found on the Minneapolis Crime Watch Blog http://www.mplscrimewatch.com
1. Year-end Appeal for NECP
2. NECP Weekly Crime Stats
3. Nominate a neighbor for the Ruhland Award
4. Week-to-Date and Year-to-Date Crime and Arrest Statistics for the Second Precinct
5. Who’s been arrested in NE
6. The search is on for Minneapolis’ best block clubs
7. Miscellaneous Crime, Safety and Livability News
8. NECP Walkers and Patrollers Wanted!
9. Northeast City Representatives
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1. Year-end Appeal for NECP
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Now into our third year, dozens of people have joined the NECP as volunteers to help patrol the streets of NE, fighting criminal activities and removing problem people from our neighborhoods…working to make NE a hard target for thugs.
We have helped close down over a dozen drug houses all over NE, kicked drug dealers and prostitutes off central and other streets, (a constant battle) and have walked hundreds of miles on patrol--watching out, requiring hundreds of man hours from volunteers.
We do this newsletter each week, we distribute flyers, and we campaign for more police in NE, and attend dozens of public meetings voicing the problems we are all still facing. We are also involved in many other crime, safety, and livability issues affecting all of us. Each and every resident has benefited from the NECP working in NE.
Many times it’s easy to forget what we were facing in 2005 when the NECP started. Crime and problem people were rampant. How can you forget the gang of juveniles that attacked, and ruthlessly beat the husband and wife walking to Walgreens that got me to start this effort? If it were left unchecked, I cannot even imagine what it would be like right now.
But we mustn’t forget, because if we let up now, it will not take long before even more thugs and dirt bags become embolden and swarm back to our streets. Do we really want things to get back to gangs roaming our neighborhood streets accosting and intimidating people at will and unchecked? Who will stand up to them if not for the volunteers of the NECP? We must keep vigilant in our efforts, and that my friends costs money.
If you have not yet donated to the NECP this year, now is the time to do it. We are fast approaching the end of the tax year, and we need your donation right now so we can keep running in 2008. Helping take care of NE is every resident’s responsibility, we each much pitch in and work together on this, what happens in one NE neighborhood affects all the other neighborhoods in NE.
If you cannot, or do not want to patrol, I can understand that, but in exchange we need your financial help. I want to thank those of you that have already sent in a check, but there are many out there that have not yet helped out. We need you now!
The best gift you can give your family is contributing to a safer neighborhood. Don’t let the thugs win this battle. Please get your checkbook right now and make a donation to the NECP. I’m not asking for much, just $30.00…more if you can afford it…or less if you can’t. But please pitch in something to help us fight on.
Thank you.
John Schulte
NECP, PO Box 18619, Minneapolis, MN 55418
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2. NECP Weekly Crime Stats: 11/20/07 through 11/26/07
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See how many, and what type of crimes happened in your NE neighborhood, with bar graph. http://www.necpreports.org/news/stats_07-11-20.pdf
*** The city website has not been fully updated. These are the latest stats available.
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Crime stats from SE and UofM area
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November 20 - 26, 2007
1 Domestic Assault
1 St. Anthony East: Polk Street NE & Cemetary Street NE
1 Robbery of a Business
1 Nicollet Island/East Bank: Hennepin Avenue East & 4th Street SE
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November 27 - December 3, 2007
1 Robbery of a Person
1 Marcy Holmes: 3rd Avenue SE & 6th Street SE
1 Robbery of a Business
1 Prospect Park: Washington Avenue SE & Ontario Street SE
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3. Nominate a neighbor for the Ruhland Award
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Authorities are on the lookout for someone who may be living in your community. This person is suspected of making your block a better, safer place for kids to call home.
The Minneapolis Police Department is seeking nominations for its 2007 Teresa S. Ruhland Youth Award. The award is given annually to a Minneapolis resident volunteer who does an outstanding job of getting youths involved in the community. Self-nominations are welcome. To submit a nomination for this award, write a brief essay about how the nominee’s involvement has improved the quality of life for adults and youths in the block club.
Consider how the nominee has:
· helped youths build community,
· involved youths in safety education and crime prevention, and
· worked with youths to resolve community problems.
Be sure to include the nominee’s name, address, phone number, and email address, as well as your own name, address, phone number, and e-mail address.
Nominations must be received by Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008, via:
· e-mail to ccpsafe@ci.minneapolis.mn.us,
· fax to (612) 673-2512, OR
· mail to:
Community Crime Prevention/SAFE
c/o Teresa S. Ruhland Youth Award
4119 Dupont Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55412
The award winner will receive recognition at a public ceremony, an engraved, personalized plaque, and a $250 gift card. The winner’s name will be added to the plaque in the Ruhland Community Room at the Minneapolis Police Department’s 3rd Precinct.
This award is named in memory of Teresa Sheehy Ruhland, an outstanding employee of the Police Department’s Community Crime Prevention/SAFE unit. A mother of three young children, Ruhland focused on the future generations in our city. Teresa started with CCP/SAFE as an intern, was hired as a crime prevention specialist, and was promoted to supervisor and ultimately, manager. She gave much to the city, including the major role she played in developing a process for notifying the public when high-risk sex offenders move into city neighborhoods. Many Minneapolis residents had the good fortune to work with Teresa over the years. Teresa died in May of 2000.
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4. Week-to-Date and Year-to-Date Crime and Arrest Statistics for the Second Precinct
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If you would like to know the latest “Crime and Arrest Statistics” for the Second Precinct, here it is. 11/27/07 through 12/03/07
http://www.necpreports.org/news/CrimeArrestStats_Wk514.pdf
News from 2nd Precinct CPS Carol Oosterhuis
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20th/4th Avs NE: Officers stopped car for traffic violation; discovered car also possible suspect in hit/run, leaving scene of accident; passenger observed with alcohol in car; secured driver, passenger in squad; officers recovered handgun from center console; driver lied about being owner of gun, blamed passenger; officers booked passenger for not having permit to carry on person; later driver called to confess gun did not belong to passenger: Arrested/WEAPON
CID investigating
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2600 blk Central Av NE: Officers dispatched to business on call of shoplifting in progress; officer was assaulted by suspect during attempt to arrest suspect: Arrested/
OBSTRUCTING LEGAL PROCESS/
SHOPLIFTING
CID investigating
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2nd Precinct: Overall violent crime incidents have fallen by 29% for the year and by a dramatic 82% for the week. Robberies dropped this week by 75% and remain lower in the year-to-date period by 37%. Addressing property crimes are still a concern and officers are responding with directed patrols around frequent burglary targets; officers made approximately 400 traffic stops of suspicious vehicles and are working with business owners to help improve security.
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Do you have a question for the Second Precinct?
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If so, contact your Second Precinct Crime Prevention Specialist. (Tip: Start a block club.)
North of Broadway: Rick Maas, Crime Prevention Specialist, 2nd Precinct/SAFE
612-673-2797, Richard.Maas@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
South of Broadway: Carol Oosterhuis, Crime Prevention Specialist, 2nd Precinct
(612) 673-2874 Carol.Oosterhuis@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
Want to start a block club? Call Carol.
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5. Who’s been arrested, 11/26/07 through 12/02/07
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This information is gathered from public records. Information is believed accurate as of the date of this newsletter. The individuals listed here have been arrested and booked into Hennepin County Jail between the above dates. They are presumed innocent until found guilty in a court of law. When this list reaches you, the listed charge(s) may no longer be pending, and/or the individual may not have been found guilty.
Part of the reason we publish these arrest records is to let you know that although many criminals may come into our area from other places, and then leave after they rob us, assault us, burglarize us, steal our cars, sell/buy drugs etc., we want to point out that a significant number of “alleged” criminals live right here, next door to us.
Please note that the information listed in public records may be false or inaccurate, and that a margin of error may exist in the reporting, transcribing or printing of these records.
Source: Hennepin County Sheriff’s Jail Roster (http://www4.co.hennepin.mn.us/webbooking/)
If someone listed here lives near you, you may check the previous criminal history of the person at this website using his name and birth date.
Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (https://cch.state.mn.us/)
Many of the addresses criminals give as their residence are rental units. And many of these property owners do not do background checks before they rent to someone. In addition, many times these properties do not even have a valid rental license.
If you would like to check the ownership of a property, get the contact information of the property owner, or check if it is licensed for rental, click here: http://apps.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/AddressApp/SearchByAddress.aspx?AppID=PIApp
If you find a property that is being used as a rental but not licensed, please call 311.
Information presented in this order: Booking number, Name (last/first/middle), Address of Arrestee, Date of Birth, Date and Time of Arrest, Previous Convictions if any found, Property Owner of Arrestee’s Address, and Current Charges against Arrestee.
Feel free to let the property owners know your concern about them housing criminals next door to you. Please don’t let them get away with profiting at your expense.
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Also, please file Community Impact Statements on these criminals. If you don’t take the time to do it, don’t expect a reduction of criminal activity in Northeast.
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Thank you very much to the volunteers that give their time to do this research for benefit of Northeast residents.
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6. The search is on for Minneapolis’ best block clubs
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Does your block club do a great job of making your neighborhood a safe place to call home? Nominations are now being accepted for the annual Building Blocks Awards. The Minneapolis Police Department gives these awards to the city’s most active and effective block clubs. All block clubs that did not win this award in 2006 are eligible to apply.
To nominate a block club (your own or a neighbor’s), please answer these questions:
· How has life on the block improved through the block club’s efforts?
· How does the block club build connections between people?
· In what ways does the block club work with the Minneapolis Police Department?
· Describe the events, activities and meetings of the block club.
· When did the block club start?
· What are the boundaries of the block club?
Be sure to include the name, address, phone number, and e-mail address of each block club leader for the club you are nominating, as well as your own (the nominator’s) name, address, phone number, and email address.
Nominations must be received by Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008, one of the following ways:
· e-mail them to ccpsafe@ci.minneapolis.mn.us,
· fax them to (612) 673-2512, OR
· mail them to:
Community Crime Prevention/SAFE
c/o Building Blocks Awards
4119 Dupont Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55412
Each honored block club will receive recognition at a public ceremony, Building Blocks Award signs to post on the block, a $100 gift card, and an award of appreciation for the block club.
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7. Miscellaneous Crime, Safety and Livability News
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Mark your calendar for January 26th for the NE Lions Bowling Fundraiser
Help all Northeast by bowling in the NE Lions tournament of fun!
This charity fundraiser is sponsored by the Northeast Minneapolis Lions Club, 100% of all proceeds provide support for a variety of local charities that include:
Eastside Neighborhood Services, Northeast Parade, Catholic Eldercare, Minnesota Eye Bank, Meals on Wheels, Northeast Chamber of Commerce, Northeast Youth Sports, Northeast Citizen Patrol….and many others.
Contact Chad Carr @ 612.251.8434 or Paul Hoyny @ 612.490.7364 for more details. Entries can be called in, e-mailed to cccarr007@yahoo.com or mailed to: 1429 University Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413.
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If you know of someone that deserves the NECP Good Samaritan Award, please let us know at tip@nepatrol.org
Would you like to help sponsor these awards? Please send a check for $25.00 to NECP, PO Box 18619, Minneapolis, MN 55418
Thank you.
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As everyone has heard by now, house foreclosures are rampant. But this also has other consequences for the neighbors of these properties. Squatters, and break-ins. Here is a list, with addresses of Northeast foreclosed properties. If there is one by you, keep an eye on it. http://www.startribune.com/projects/foreclosures/northeastminneapolis.html
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Northeast Dinner Bell (Meals on Wheels) needs your help!
Your local Meals on Wheels Program is looking for volunteer drivers. Meals are ready for pickup Monday through Friday at 11:15 am. Maps and directions are provided. Each route makes about 8-10 stops and takes about 45-50 minutes to complete. You must be a licensed driver and use your own vehicle. Please call Eileen Hafften at 612-789-6548 to schedule a day to try it out.
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Fall Personal Protection (Drop-in) Classes on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
East-West Kara-Te in NE Minneapolis is hosting Drop-in classes this fall on Wednesdays 8:00-9:30pm, and Saturdays 9:00-10:30 am.
The Personal Protection classes will cover the skills necessary to efficiently and
effectively end a physical attack and escape to safety. Both mental and physical skills are taught, including prevention and protection strategies, escapes and counters to common attacks and grabs, and the mindset necessary for effective protection of one's self and loved ones.
The classes are open to all Residents ages 14 and up. Minors do need a parent’s signature.
2007 Drop-in Schedule:
Saturday December 8th
Wednesday December 19th
Fees
General Public
$15 per Class or $60 ($12/class) for 5
H.S./College Students / Seniors
$12 per Class or $50 ($10/class) for 5
NECP Volunteers
$10 per class, or $40 ($8.00/class) for 5
The classes will be held at EAST-WEST KARA-TE, 1101 Stinson Blvd., Minneapolis, MN 55413 (612) 481-4373 -- (651) 634-9050 www.qualitykarate.com
East-West Karate is the official self-defense training facility for NECP walkers and patrollers.
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Send the NECP Anonymous Crime Tips
Do you know about a criminal activity that you want the police to know about but are afraid to contact them directly? Then tell us and we’ll let them know. Please be as detailed as possible.
1. Hours when activity occurs
2. What is the activity:
--Hand to hand dealing
--Large amounts of traffic visiting the dwelling for very short periods of time (less than five minutes)
--Delivery of what appears to be narcotics by someone other than the occupant, details should be include to support the accusation.
--People visiting for the sake of prostitution (i.e. frequent visits by males for periods of time less than 1 hour).
--Suspected fencing (stolen goods) what is the basis of the suspicion (goods such as computers, tools, bags of items etc coming in by individuals).
--Sales of goods by occupants of the building/residence.
3. License numbers of vehicles with descriptions of occupants.
4. Names of people, known
5. Any other information that may be useful for law enforcement.
Send an email to: tip@nepatrol.org or call: 612-708-3064
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Do you have some crime, safety or livability news that should be here? Let me know about it by Thursdays of each week.
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Would you like to sponsor this NECP newsletter? We will run your 50 word commercial message one time for $30.00. email: john@nepatrol.org Multiple discounts available.
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8. NECP Walkers and Patrollers Wanted
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Your neighborhood needs you today! If you ever considered coming out walking during the day or patrolling at night, now is the time to stand up and do it! Every NE neighborhood needs more walkers, both day and night. Burglaries are up and our police are short handed. You can make a difference. Come help out and get some exercise and meet your neighbors. Just one hour a week, that’s all we ask.
Just visit this sight www.NECPreports.org today and click on; “Click here to apply to be an NECP Patrol Member.” and follow the instructions.
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9. Northeast City Representatives
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Have a gripe with city safety? Contact your representative. Have something good to say? Let them know that too.
Ward 1, Council Member Paul Ostrow
Phone: (612) 673-2201
Fax: (612) 673-3940
TTY: (612) 673-3187
Email: paul.ostrow@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
Ward 3 Council Member Diane Hofstede
Phone: (612) 673-2203
Fax: (612) 673-3940
TTY: (612) 673-3187
Email: diane.hofstede@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
Mayor R.T. Rybak
Phone: (612) 673-2100
Fax: (612) 673-2305
E-mail: rt@minneapolis.org
To file a City Attorney Impact Statement (misdemeanor cases) go here: http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/attorney/impact-statements.asp
To file an Impact Statement with the Hennepin County Attorneys Office (for felonies) go here: http://www.hennepinattorney.org/cpMapMinneapolisNeighborhood.aspx?prec=2
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That’s it for this week.
If you have a neighbor without a computer, please print this off and give it to them.
Remember to watch out for your neighbor and neighborhood. Call 911 anytime something or someone arouses your suspicion. If you would like to walk with the NECP apply here: www.NECPreports.org If you would like to volunteer in another way, just send me a note: john@nepatrol.org
“Don’t Move…Improve!”
Thank you,
John Schulte
NECP President
PS. We are always in need of donations to help keep things running at the NECP. If you can afford it, please help out by sending us a check or money order. Thank you.
NECP, PO Box 18619, Minneapolis, MN 55418
©2007 Permission granted to freely reprint/forward this information in its entirety.
If the information is to be edited, altered or changed in any way from its original content and/or format, we require that the following disclosure be included:
If you are not receiving this information directly from the Northeast Citizen Patrol, please be aware that it may have been edited, altered or changed from its original content and/or format. To subscribe directly and receive the information in its entirety, contact info@nepatrol.org.
If you have a neighbor that does not have a computer, please print this off and share it with them. If you know someone not getting this with an email, forward it to them.
NOTE: If you find typographical errors in this newsletter they are here for a purpose. Some people actually enjoy looking for them and we strive to please as many people as possible.
Past NECP crime news issues can be found on the Minneapolis Crime Watch Blog http://www.mplscrimewatch.com
1. Year-end Appeal for NECP
2. NECP Weekly Crime Stats
3. Nominate a neighbor for the Ruhland Award
4. Week-to-Date and Year-to-Date Crime and Arrest Statistics for the Second Precinct
6. The search is on for Minneapolis’ best block clubs
7. Miscellaneous Crime, Safety and Livability News
8. NECP Walkers and Patrollers Wanted!
9. Northeast City Representatives
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1. Year-end Appeal for NECP
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Now into our third year, dozens of people have joined the NECP as volunteers to help patrol the streets of NE, fighting criminal activities and removing problem people from our neighborhoods…working to make NE a hard target for thugs.
We have helped close down over a dozen drug houses all over NE, kicked drug dealers and prostitutes off central and other streets, (a constant battle) and have walked hundreds of miles on patrol--watching out, requiring hundreds of man hours from volunteers.
We do this newsletter each week, we distribute flyers, and we campaign for more police in NE, and attend dozens of public meetings voicing the problems we are all still facing. We are also involved in many other crime, safety, and livability issues affecting all of us. Each and every resident has benefited from the NECP working in NE.
Many times it’s easy to forget what we were facing in 2005 when the NECP started. Crime and problem people were rampant. How can you forget the gang of juveniles that attacked, and ruthlessly beat the husband and wife walking to Walgreens that got me to start this effort? If it were left unchecked, I cannot even imagine what it would be like right now.
But we mustn’t forget, because if we let up now, it will not take long before even more thugs and dirt bags become embolden and swarm back to our streets. Do we really want things to get back to gangs roaming our neighborhood streets accosting and intimidating people at will and unchecked? Who will stand up to them if not for the volunteers of the NECP? We must keep vigilant in our efforts, and that my friends costs money.
If you have not yet donated to the NECP this year, now is the time to do it. We are fast approaching the end of the tax year, and we need your donation right now so we can keep running in 2008. Helping take care of NE is every resident’s responsibility, we each much pitch in and work together on this, what happens in one NE neighborhood affects all the other neighborhoods in NE.
If you cannot, or do not want to patrol, I can understand that, but in exchange we need your financial help. I want to thank those of you that have already sent in a check, but there are many out there that have not yet helped out. We need you now!
The best gift you can give your family is contributing to a safer neighborhood. Don’t let the thugs win this battle. Please get your checkbook right now and make a donation to the NECP. I’m not asking for much, just $30.00…more if you can afford it…or less if you can’t. But please pitch in something to help us fight on.
Thank you.
John Schulte
NECP, PO Box 18619, Minneapolis, MN 55418
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2. NECP Weekly Crime Stats: 11/20/07 through 11/26/07
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See how many, and what type of crimes happened in your NE neighborhood, with bar graph. http://www.necpreports.org/news/stats_07-11-20.pdf
*** The city website has not been fully updated. These are the latest stats available.
----------------------------------------------------
Crime stats from SE and UofM area
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November 20 - 26, 2007
1 Domestic Assault
1 St. Anthony East: Polk Street NE & Cemetary Street NE
1 Robbery of a Business
1 Nicollet Island/East Bank: Hennepin Avenue East & 4th Street SE
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November 27 - December 3, 2007
1 Robbery of a Person
1 Marcy Holmes: 3rd Avenue SE & 6th Street SE
1 Robbery of a Business
1 Prospect Park: Washington Avenue SE & Ontario Street SE
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3. Nominate a neighbor for the Ruhland Award
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Authorities are on the lookout for someone who may be living in your community. This person is suspected of making your block a better, safer place for kids to call home.
The Minneapolis Police Department is seeking nominations for its 2007 Teresa S. Ruhland Youth Award. The award is given annually to a Minneapolis resident volunteer who does an outstanding job of getting youths involved in the community. Self-nominations are welcome. To submit a nomination for this award, write a brief essay about how the nominee’s involvement has improved the quality of life for adults and youths in the block club.
Consider how the nominee has:
· helped youths build community,
· involved youths in safety education and crime prevention, and
· worked with youths to resolve community problems.
Be sure to include the nominee’s name, address, phone number, and email address, as well as your own name, address, phone number, and e-mail address.
Nominations must be received by Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008, via:
· e-mail to ccpsafe@ci.minneapolis.mn.us,
· fax to (612) 673-2512, OR
· mail to:
Community Crime Prevention/SAFE
c/o Teresa S. Ruhland Youth Award
4119 Dupont Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55412
The award winner will receive recognition at a public ceremony, an engraved, personalized plaque, and a $250 gift card. The winner’s name will be added to the plaque in the Ruhland Community Room at the Minneapolis Police Department’s 3rd Precinct.
This award is named in memory of Teresa Sheehy Ruhland, an outstanding employee of the Police Department’s Community Crime Prevention/SAFE unit. A mother of three young children, Ruhland focused on the future generations in our city. Teresa started with CCP/SAFE as an intern, was hired as a crime prevention specialist, and was promoted to supervisor and ultimately, manager. She gave much to the city, including the major role she played in developing a process for notifying the public when high-risk sex offenders move into city neighborhoods. Many Minneapolis residents had the good fortune to work with Teresa over the years. Teresa died in May of 2000.
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4. Week-to-Date and Year-to-Date Crime and Arrest Statistics for the Second Precinct
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If you would like to know the latest “Crime and Arrest Statistics” for the Second Precinct, here it is. 11/27/07 through 12/03/07
http://www.necpreports.org/news/CrimeArrestStats_Wk514.pdf
News from 2nd Precinct CPS Carol Oosterhuis
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20th/4th Avs NE: Officers stopped car for traffic violation; discovered car also possible suspect in hit/run, leaving scene of accident; passenger observed with alcohol in car; secured driver, passenger in squad; officers recovered handgun from center console; driver lied about being owner of gun, blamed passenger; officers booked passenger for not having permit to carry on person; later driver called to confess gun did not belong to passenger: Arrested/WEAPON
CID investigating
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2600 blk Central Av NE: Officers dispatched to business on call of shoplifting in progress; officer was assaulted by suspect during attempt to arrest suspect: Arrested/
OBSTRUCTING LEGAL PROCESS/
SHOPLIFTING
CID investigating
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2nd Precinct: Overall violent crime incidents have fallen by 29% for the year and by a dramatic 82% for the week. Robberies dropped this week by 75% and remain lower in the year-to-date period by 37%. Addressing property crimes are still a concern and officers are responding with directed patrols around frequent burglary targets; officers made approximately 400 traffic stops of suspicious vehicles and are working with business owners to help improve security.
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Do you have a question for the Second Precinct?
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If so, contact your Second Precinct Crime Prevention Specialist. (Tip: Start a block club.)
North of Broadway: Rick Maas, Crime Prevention Specialist, 2nd Precinct/SAFE
612-673-2797, Richard.Maas@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
South of Broadway: Carol Oosterhuis, Crime Prevention Specialist, 2nd Precinct
(612) 673-2874 Carol.Oosterhuis@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
Want to start a block club? Call Carol.
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5. Who’s been arrested, 11/26/07 through 12/02/07
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This information is gathered from public records. Information is believed accurate as of the date of this newsletter. The individuals listed here have been arrested and booked into Hennepin County Jail between the above dates. They are presumed innocent until found guilty in a court of law. When this list reaches you, the listed charge(s) may no longer be pending, and/or the individual may not have been found guilty.
Part of the reason we publish these arrest records is to let you know that although many criminals may come into our area from other places, and then leave after they rob us, assault us, burglarize us, steal our cars, sell/buy drugs etc., we want to point out that a significant number of “alleged” criminals live right here, next door to us.
Please note that the information listed in public records may be false or inaccurate, and that a margin of error may exist in the reporting, transcribing or printing of these records.
Source: Hennepin County Sheriff’s Jail Roster (http://www4.co.hennepin.mn.us/webbooking/)
If someone listed here lives near you, you may check the previous criminal history of the person at this website using his name and birth date.
Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (https://cch.state.mn.us/)
Many of the addresses criminals give as their residence are rental units. And many of these property owners do not do background checks before they rent to someone. In addition, many times these properties do not even have a valid rental license.
If you would like to check the ownership of a property, get the contact information of the property owner, or check if it is licensed for rental, click here: http://apps.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/AddressApp/SearchByAddress.aspx?AppID=PIApp
If you find a property that is being used as a rental but not licensed, please call 311.
Information presented in this order: Booking number, Name (last/first/middle), Address of Arrestee, Date of Birth, Date and Time of Arrest, Previous Convictions if any found, Property Owner of Arrestee’s Address, and Current Charges against Arrestee.
Feel free to let the property owners know your concern about them housing criminals next door to you. Please don’t let them get away with profiting at your expense.
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Also, please file Community Impact Statements on these criminals. If you don’t take the time to do it, don’t expect a reduction of criminal activity in Northeast.
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Thank you very much to the volunteers that give their time to do this research for benefit of Northeast residents.
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6. The search is on for Minneapolis’ best block clubs
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Does your block club do a great job of making your neighborhood a safe place to call home? Nominations are now being accepted for the annual Building Blocks Awards. The Minneapolis Police Department gives these awards to the city’s most active and effective block clubs. All block clubs that did not win this award in 2006 are eligible to apply.
To nominate a block club (your own or a neighbor’s), please answer these questions:
· How has life on the block improved through the block club’s efforts?
· How does the block club build connections between people?
· In what ways does the block club work with the Minneapolis Police Department?
· Describe the events, activities and meetings of the block club.
· When did the block club start?
· What are the boundaries of the block club?
Be sure to include the name, address, phone number, and e-mail address of each block club leader for the club you are nominating, as well as your own (the nominator’s) name, address, phone number, and email address.
Nominations must be received by Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008, one of the following ways:
· e-mail them to ccpsafe@ci.minneapolis.mn.us,
· fax them to (612) 673-2512, OR
· mail them to:
Community Crime Prevention/SAFE
c/o Building Blocks Awards
4119 Dupont Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55412
Each honored block club will receive recognition at a public ceremony, Building Blocks Award signs to post on the block, a $100 gift card, and an award of appreciation for the block club.
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7. Miscellaneous Crime, Safety and Livability News
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Mark your calendar for January 26th for the NE Lions Bowling Fundraiser
Help all Northeast by bowling in the NE Lions tournament of fun!
This charity fundraiser is sponsored by the Northeast Minneapolis Lions Club, 100% of all proceeds provide support for a variety of local charities that include:
Eastside Neighborhood Services, Northeast Parade, Catholic Eldercare, Minnesota Eye Bank, Meals on Wheels, Northeast Chamber of Commerce, Northeast Youth Sports, Northeast Citizen Patrol….and many others.
Contact Chad Carr @ 612.251.8434 or Paul Hoyny @ 612.490.7364 for more details. Entries can be called in, e-mailed to cccarr007@yahoo.com or mailed to: 1429 University Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413.
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If you know of someone that deserves the NECP Good Samaritan Award, please let us know at tip@nepatrol.org
Would you like to help sponsor these awards? Please send a check for $25.00 to NECP, PO Box 18619, Minneapolis, MN 55418
Thank you.
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As everyone has heard by now, house foreclosures are rampant. But this also has other consequences for the neighbors of these properties. Squatters, and break-ins. Here is a list, with addresses of Northeast foreclosed properties. If there is one by you, keep an eye on it. http://www.startribune.com/projects/foreclosures/northeastminneapolis.html
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Northeast Dinner Bell (Meals on Wheels) needs your help!
Your local Meals on Wheels Program is looking for volunteer drivers. Meals are ready for pickup Monday through Friday at 11:15 am. Maps and directions are provided. Each route makes about 8-10 stops and takes about 45-50 minutes to complete. You must be a licensed driver and use your own vehicle. Please call Eileen Hafften at 612-789-6548 to schedule a day to try it out.
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Fall Personal Protection (Drop-in) Classes on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
East-West Kara-Te in NE Minneapolis is hosting Drop-in classes this fall on Wednesdays 8:00-9:30pm, and Saturdays 9:00-10:30 am.
The Personal Protection classes will cover the skills necessary to efficiently and
effectively end a physical attack and escape to safety. Both mental and physical skills are taught, including prevention and protection strategies, escapes and counters to common attacks and grabs, and the mindset necessary for effective protection of one's self and loved ones.
The classes are open to all Residents ages 14 and up. Minors do need a parent’s signature.
2007 Drop-in Schedule:
Saturday December 8th
Wednesday December 19th
Fees
General Public
$15 per Class or $60 ($12/class) for 5
H.S./College Students / Seniors
$12 per Class or $50 ($10/class) for 5
NECP Volunteers
$10 per class, or $40 ($8.00/class) for 5
The classes will be held at EAST-WEST KARA-TE, 1101 Stinson Blvd., Minneapolis, MN 55413 (612) 481-4373 -- (651) 634-9050 www.qualitykarate.com
East-West Karate is the official self-defense training facility for NECP walkers and patrollers.
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Send the NECP Anonymous Crime Tips
Do you know about a criminal activity that you want the police to know about but are afraid to contact them directly? Then tell us and we’ll let them know. Please be as detailed as possible.
1. Hours when activity occurs
2. What is the activity:
--Hand to hand dealing
--Large amounts of traffic visiting the dwelling for very short periods of time (less than five minutes)
--Delivery of what appears to be narcotics by someone other than the occupant, details should be include to support the accusation.
--People visiting for the sake of prostitution (i.e. frequent visits by males for periods of time less than 1 hour).
--Suspected fencing (stolen goods) what is the basis of the suspicion (goods such as computers, tools, bags of items etc coming in by individuals).
--Sales of goods by occupants of the building/residence.
3. License numbers of vehicles with descriptions of occupants.
4. Names of people, known
5. Any other information that may be useful for law enforcement.
Send an email to: tip@nepatrol.org or call: 612-708-3064
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Do you have some crime, safety or livability news that should be here? Let me know about it by Thursdays of each week.
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8. NECP Walkers and Patrollers Wanted
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Your neighborhood needs you today! If you ever considered coming out walking during the day or patrolling at night, now is the time to stand up and do it! Every NE neighborhood needs more walkers, both day and night. Burglaries are up and our police are short handed. You can make a difference. Come help out and get some exercise and meet your neighbors. Just one hour a week, that’s all we ask.
Just visit this sight www.NECPreports.org today and click on; “Click here to apply to be an NECP Patrol Member.” and follow the instructions.
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9. Northeast City Representatives
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Have a gripe with city safety? Contact your representative. Have something good to say? Let them know that too.
Ward 1, Council Member Paul Ostrow
Phone: (612) 673-2201
Fax: (612) 673-3940
TTY: (612) 673-3187
Email: paul.ostrow@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
Ward 3 Council Member Diane Hofstede
Phone: (612) 673-2203
Fax: (612) 673-3940
TTY: (612) 673-3187
Email: diane.hofstede@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
Mayor R.T. Rybak
Phone: (612) 673-2100
Fax: (612) 673-2305
E-mail: rt@minneapolis.org
To file a City Attorney Impact Statement (misdemeanor cases) go here: http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/attorney/impact-statements.asp
To file an Impact Statement with the Hennepin County Attorneys Office (for felonies) go here: http://www.hennepinattorney.org/cpMapMinneapolisNeighborhood.aspx?prec=2
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That’s it for this week.
If you have a neighbor without a computer, please print this off and give it to them.
Remember to watch out for your neighbor and neighborhood. Call 911 anytime something or someone arouses your suspicion. If you would like to walk with the NECP apply here: www.NECPreports.org If you would like to volunteer in another way, just send me a note: john@nepatrol.org
“Don’t Move…Improve!”
Thank you,
John Schulte
NECP President
PS. We are always in need of donations to help keep things running at the NECP. If you can afford it, please help out by sending us a check or money order. Thank you.
NECP, PO Box 18619, Minneapolis, MN 55418
MPD citywide highlights for November 27 to Dec. 3
Are here. An awful lot of violent assaults in the highlights. The complicated gang-cab robbery is this week's entry for the highlights in the 4th precinct (see this week's 4th precinct highlights). The trends tell us that although we were under for the year, there has been some catching up of late in the 1st and 3rd. The 2nd precinct is continuing to get hammered with burglaries while there was some improvement this week in the 5th.
Feds Indict Huge Drug Ring in 3rd Precinct
Here's the US Attorney's office press release. The even better news is that apparently the 3rd precinct Community Response Team has been tied up on this for weeks, and now will be able to resume their regular activities busting the street corner drug and prostitution business.
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Grand jury indicts 21 members of Minneapolis drug ring
A federal grand jury in Minneapolis indicted 21 people on charges related to the possession and distribution of cocaine and crack cocaine.
United States Attorney Rachel K. Paulose, Special Agent in Charge Bernard J. Zapor of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and Minneapolis Police Chief Tim Dolan reported that the 68-count indictment, which was filed on Dec. 4, had been unsealed today following the arrest of 12 of the named defendants. Those arrests occurred Dec. 6 in several locations throughout south Minneapolis.
“This conspiracy involves a number of defendants from other areas causing damage to the safety of the Phillips neighborhood and other communities,” Zapor said. “It has taken a significant commitment by a number of officers and special agents to stop this exploitation. We commend the Minneapolis Police Department for their commitment to the Violent Offender Task Force.”
“The Minneapolis Police Department has very much benefitted from the joint working
relations with the United States Attorney’s Office and other Department of Justice agencies,”Dolan said. “These arrests, when combined the previous federal indictment of more than 30 serious violent offenders in Minneapolis during the past year, have made a significant impact on violent crime and the quality of life in our community.”
Those charged with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine and cocaine base (crack) were: Timothy Karrem Randle, 27, Crystal; Ennis Orlando Fitzgerald, 32, Minneapolis; Detrick Darnell Jiles, 24, Minneapolis; Joe Louis Hall, 29, Minneapolis; Lapreace Domineac Edwards, 22, Minneapolis; Marco Orlando Tinnin, 30, Minneapolis; Kenny Davenport, 31, Brooklyn Center; Tobias Tdyes Davenport, 28, Brooklyn Center; Michelle Dawn Peterson, 39, Prior Lake; John Thomas Olson, 34, Hopkins; Tonney Jermal Randle, 24, Minneapolis; Danta Franks, 23, Minneapolis; Linsey Leroy Harmon, 42, Hibbing; Daryl Gerard Bacon, 31, Minneapolis; Darrel Robinson, 46, Minneapolis; Richard Knight, 44, Minneapolis; Thomas Albert Keopke, 40, Woodbury; Jeanette Shelton, 51, Minneapolis; Patricia Ann Morgan,
44, Minneapolis; Caroline Keri Boswell, 34, Minneapolis; and Reid Matthew Schneider, 49, Minneapolis.
Twelve of the 21 were taken into custody Dec. 6. They are: Bacon, Boswell, Edwards, Knight, Koepke, Olson, Peterson, Timothy Randle, Tonney Randle, Robinson, Schneider and Tinnin. Nine remain at large, including Kenny Davenport, Tobias Davenport, Fitzgerald, Franks, Harmon, Hill, Jiles, Morgan and Shelton. If you have any information regarding their whereabouts, contact Minneapolis police at 612-692-TIPS
(8477).
The indictment alleges that from Oct. 9, 2007 through Dec. 3, 2007, the 21 knowingly and intentionally conspired with each other and with others to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 50 or more grams of a substance containing crack cocaine. Cocaine is a powerfully addictive stimulant that directly affects the brain, and crack cocaine is the free-base form of the drug. This form comes in a rock crystal that can be heated and its vapors smoked. The term “crack” refers to the crackling sound heard when it is heated.
Fourteen individuals were charged with distribution of cocaine base. Tinnin has 58 counts; Olson has 36 counts; Timothy Randle has 30 counts; Tonney Randle has eight counts; Jiles has six counts; Bacon has five counts; Fitzgerald, Peterson and Tobias Davenport each have four counts; Robinson has three counts; Edwards has two counts; and Franks, Harmon and Kenny Davenport each have one count.
The indictment alleges that the 14 knowingly and intentionally distributed substances
containing crack cocaine, ranging from 2 to 63 grams, on various dates in October and November 2007. Both Olson and Tinnin were also charged with one count of cocaine distribution, as the indictment alleges that both distributed approximately 300 grams of cocaine on Nov. 26, 2007.
Hall was also charged with one count of felon in possession of a firearm. The indictment alleges that on Nov. 1, 2007, Hall knowingly possessed a .32-caliber revolver. Hall was previously convicted of a felony in Hennepin County in 1999. Fitzgerald, Hall, Jiles and Timothy Randle were each charged with one count of aiding and abetting in the possession of a firearm during a drug trafficking crime in connection with the Nov. 1 incident.Boswell, Knight, Koepke, Morgan, Schneider and Shelton were each charged with one count of use of communication facility in furtherance of drug trafficking crime. The indictment alleges that the six knowingly and unlawfully used a communication facility in connection with various drug trafficking crimes on various dates in October 2007.
If convicted on the conspiracy count, the 21 each face a potential maximum penalty of life in prison. Those charged with distribution counts each face a potential maximum penalty of 40 years on each count; those charged with use of communication facility each face a potential maximum penalty of four years; those charged with aiding and abetting in the possession of a firearm each face a five-year minimum mandatory sentence; and Hall faces a potential maximum penalty of 10 years on the firearm possession charge.
All sentences are determined by a federal district court judge. This case is the result of an investigation by the ATF, the Minneapolis Police Department’s Third Precinct and the Minneapolis Police Department Violent Offenders Task Force, with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Service, the Minnesota Gang Strike Force and the police departments of Crystal,Hopkins, Maplewood, New Hope and Shakopee. It is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S.
Attorney Leshia Lee-Dixon.
“These arrests, and this indictment, highlight the cooperative partnership of federal and local law enforcement to remove drug trafficking off of Minnesota’s streets,” Paulose said. “We commend the efforts of these agencies in this endeavor, and look forward to future joint ventures to improve the neighborhoods of Minneapolis or in any Minnesota city.”
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An indictment is a determination by a grand jury that there is probable cause to believe that offenses have been committed by the defendant. The defendant, of course, is presumed innocent until he or she pleads guilty or is proven guilty at trial.
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Grand jury indicts 21 members of Minneapolis drug ring
A federal grand jury in Minneapolis indicted 21 people on charges related to the possession and distribution of cocaine and crack cocaine.
United States Attorney Rachel K. Paulose, Special Agent in Charge Bernard J. Zapor of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and Minneapolis Police Chief Tim Dolan reported that the 68-count indictment, which was filed on Dec. 4, had been unsealed today following the arrest of 12 of the named defendants. Those arrests occurred Dec. 6 in several locations throughout south Minneapolis.
“This conspiracy involves a number of defendants from other areas causing damage to the safety of the Phillips neighborhood and other communities,” Zapor said. “It has taken a significant commitment by a number of officers and special agents to stop this exploitation. We commend the Minneapolis Police Department for their commitment to the Violent Offender Task Force.”
“The Minneapolis Police Department has very much benefitted from the joint working
relations with the United States Attorney’s Office and other Department of Justice agencies,”Dolan said. “These arrests, when combined the previous federal indictment of more than 30 serious violent offenders in Minneapolis during the past year, have made a significant impact on violent crime and the quality of life in our community.”
Those charged with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine and cocaine base (crack) were: Timothy Karrem Randle, 27, Crystal; Ennis Orlando Fitzgerald, 32, Minneapolis; Detrick Darnell Jiles, 24, Minneapolis; Joe Louis Hall, 29, Minneapolis; Lapreace Domineac Edwards, 22, Minneapolis; Marco Orlando Tinnin, 30, Minneapolis; Kenny Davenport, 31, Brooklyn Center; Tobias Tdyes Davenport, 28, Brooklyn Center; Michelle Dawn Peterson, 39, Prior Lake; John Thomas Olson, 34, Hopkins; Tonney Jermal Randle, 24, Minneapolis; Danta Franks, 23, Minneapolis; Linsey Leroy Harmon, 42, Hibbing; Daryl Gerard Bacon, 31, Minneapolis; Darrel Robinson, 46, Minneapolis; Richard Knight, 44, Minneapolis; Thomas Albert Keopke, 40, Woodbury; Jeanette Shelton, 51, Minneapolis; Patricia Ann Morgan,
44, Minneapolis; Caroline Keri Boswell, 34, Minneapolis; and Reid Matthew Schneider, 49, Minneapolis.
Twelve of the 21 were taken into custody Dec. 6. They are: Bacon, Boswell, Edwards, Knight, Koepke, Olson, Peterson, Timothy Randle, Tonney Randle, Robinson, Schneider and Tinnin. Nine remain at large, including Kenny Davenport, Tobias Davenport, Fitzgerald, Franks, Harmon, Hill, Jiles, Morgan and Shelton. If you have any information regarding their whereabouts, contact Minneapolis police at 612-692-TIPS
(8477).
The indictment alleges that from Oct. 9, 2007 through Dec. 3, 2007, the 21 knowingly and intentionally conspired with each other and with others to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 50 or more grams of a substance containing crack cocaine. Cocaine is a powerfully addictive stimulant that directly affects the brain, and crack cocaine is the free-base form of the drug. This form comes in a rock crystal that can be heated and its vapors smoked. The term “crack” refers to the crackling sound heard when it is heated.
Fourteen individuals were charged with distribution of cocaine base. Tinnin has 58 counts; Olson has 36 counts; Timothy Randle has 30 counts; Tonney Randle has eight counts; Jiles has six counts; Bacon has five counts; Fitzgerald, Peterson and Tobias Davenport each have four counts; Robinson has three counts; Edwards has two counts; and Franks, Harmon and Kenny Davenport each have one count.
The indictment alleges that the 14 knowingly and intentionally distributed substances
containing crack cocaine, ranging from 2 to 63 grams, on various dates in October and November 2007. Both Olson and Tinnin were also charged with one count of cocaine distribution, as the indictment alleges that both distributed approximately 300 grams of cocaine on Nov. 26, 2007.
Hall was also charged with one count of felon in possession of a firearm. The indictment alleges that on Nov. 1, 2007, Hall knowingly possessed a .32-caliber revolver. Hall was previously convicted of a felony in Hennepin County in 1999. Fitzgerald, Hall, Jiles and Timothy Randle were each charged with one count of aiding and abetting in the possession of a firearm during a drug trafficking crime in connection with the Nov. 1 incident.Boswell, Knight, Koepke, Morgan, Schneider and Shelton were each charged with one count of use of communication facility in furtherance of drug trafficking crime. The indictment alleges that the six knowingly and unlawfully used a communication facility in connection with various drug trafficking crimes on various dates in October 2007.
If convicted on the conspiracy count, the 21 each face a potential maximum penalty of life in prison. Those charged with distribution counts each face a potential maximum penalty of 40 years on each count; those charged with use of communication facility each face a potential maximum penalty of four years; those charged with aiding and abetting in the possession of a firearm each face a five-year minimum mandatory sentence; and Hall faces a potential maximum penalty of 10 years on the firearm possession charge.
All sentences are determined by a federal district court judge. This case is the result of an investigation by the ATF, the Minneapolis Police Department’s Third Precinct and the Minneapolis Police Department Violent Offenders Task Force, with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Service, the Minnesota Gang Strike Force and the police departments of Crystal,Hopkins, Maplewood, New Hope and Shakopee. It is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S.
Attorney Leshia Lee-Dixon.
“These arrests, and this indictment, highlight the cooperative partnership of federal and local law enforcement to remove drug trafficking off of Minnesota’s streets,” Paulose said. “We commend the efforts of these agencies in this endeavor, and look forward to future joint ventures to improve the neighborhoods of Minneapolis or in any Minnesota city.”
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An indictment is a determination by a grand jury that there is probable cause to believe that offenses have been committed by the defendant. The defendant, of course, is presumed innocent until he or she pleads guilty or is proven guilty at trial.
MPR interview with Duy Ngo
If you've forgotten, he's the undercover officer who got shot 15 times by another officer after being mistakenly ID'd as a suspect. Ngo who can only work part time now due to his injuries sued and settled for 4.5 Million. MPR did an interesting interview with him, which has a bearing on the current lawsuit facing the department. Including this quote about the MPD.
It's a department, he says, that has an "epidemic" of blaming the victim. He's got five years of rumors that won't die, 15 bullet holes, and $4.5 million to prove it.
South Minneapolis HS shooting last night
No arrests at this time. It happened at Roosevelt HS after a basketball game.
Brooklyn Center Home Invasion.
5 men in masks. Very little information except that police are, once again, calling this "non-random."
Update on Vernice Hall case Charges
The main suspect, a 16 year old will stand trial as an adult. The Hennepin County Prosecutor's office is trying to get both suspects, both juveniles, tried as adults. We also learn that the main suspect was caught after he was overheard on a city bus "bragging about shooting into a party and hitting a little girl."
12.06.2007
MN Court records online; suspect in Loesch case has record of lying to police
I just got an email informing me of a great tool for online crime research. The Statewide MN Courts system database is searchable online. Usually (assuming I have time) when I get information about an arrest from a published article or an MPD press release, I look up the suspect to see if they have a published record in mncriminals.com, the free online public database record of criminal convictions in MN. It's pretty good for a free service. Now we have an even better one, straight from the courts.
To use the database, go here, and choose the kind of file you are looking for (crim, civ, appellate etc.). You'll have to accept to use the information in a legal manner.
I tested it out on the main suspect in the Loesch case, Donald Eugene Jackson. The records on mincrim show that he has one previous conviction in 2003 for aiding and abetting, aggravated assault, first degree felony--armed with a dangerous weapon. He was sentenced to 3 years for this conviction.
The court records display not only convictions but charges and have a complete record of their disposition. Here is what the court records say about charges Mr. Jackson has faced in the past:
27-CR-03-027418
JACKSON, DONALD EUGENE
04/22/2003
Hennepin Criminal Downtown
Crim/Traf Mandatory
Under Court Jurisdiction
FALSE INFORMATION TO POLICE
ASSAULT IN THE SECOND DEGREE
AGGRAVATED ROBBERY FIRST DEGREE
27-CR-03-049648
JACKSON, DONALD EUGENE
07/22/2003
Hennepin Criminal Downtown
Crim/Traf Mandatory
Under Court Jurisdiction
OBSTRUCT LEGAL PROCESS OR ARREST
AGGRAVATED ROBBERY FIRST DEGREE
27-CR-06-075439
JACKSON, DONALD EUGENE
11/01/2006
Hennepin Criminal Downtown
Crim/Traf Mandatory
Closed
FALSE INFORMATION TO POLICE/MISD
27-CR-07-102929
JACKSON, DONALD EUGENE
07/30/2007
Hennepin Criminal Downtown
Crim/Traf Mandatory
Under Court Jurisdiction
FLEE ON FOOT
When you look at each of those court records you discover something interesting. There is a record of the pleas that were entered and when charges were dismissed. It looks to me (and I'm definitely not a lawyer and don't play one on TV, radio or elsewhere) like lying to the cops is a lesser offense that gets dismissed in the interest of a plea to a larger crime. From a defense perspective, it's also possible that the cops tack this on to a suspect immediately to put pressure on them.
There are two charges here of lying to the cops. One appears to have been dismissed after a plea agreement. There is also an obstruction of justice charge that was dismissed.
In the one case for which he was convicted, the crime of "supplying false information to police" only garnered a 2 day sentence for Mr. Jackson, which he fulfilled with time served. The $50.00 fine was also stayed indefinitely, it looks like.
To summarize, what we know is that Mr. Jackson has only been convicted of lying to police once but he's been accused of it multiple times.
Lying to police is a small matter as the courts see it (penalty wise--it seems to be more of a bargaining chip between the prosecutor and the defense attorney.) Nevertheless, in the Loesch case, it's important. The trial hasn't started yet but in the court of public opinion, the victim's reputation has been damaged by an assertion that he was committing a crime when he was killed. That assertion was made by a guy with a history of lying to police. When the MPD decided to go public with the allegation against Loesch, why didn't they mention this fact?
Quite apart from the Loesch case, with this online database citizens have the ability to look at the disposition of cases and see the results of plea bargaining. Plea bargaining is often criticized-- perps are put back on the streets in record time, leading to no respect for arrests, the court system etc. by criminals which in turn encourages even more crime. With this database generally available, there will be greater transparency about the disposition of cases, which can only be a good thing.
To use the database, go here, and choose the kind of file you are looking for (crim, civ, appellate etc.). You'll have to accept to use the information in a legal manner.
I tested it out on the main suspect in the Loesch case, Donald Eugene Jackson. The records on mincrim show that he has one previous conviction in 2003 for aiding and abetting, aggravated assault, first degree felony--armed with a dangerous weapon. He was sentenced to 3 years for this conviction.
The court records display not only convictions but charges and have a complete record of their disposition. Here is what the court records say about charges Mr. Jackson has faced in the past:
27-CR-03-027418
JACKSON, DONALD EUGENE
04/22/2003
Hennepin Criminal Downtown
Crim/Traf Mandatory
Under Court Jurisdiction
FALSE INFORMATION TO POLICE
ASSAULT IN THE SECOND DEGREE
AGGRAVATED ROBBERY FIRST DEGREE
27-CR-03-049648
JACKSON, DONALD EUGENE
07/22/2003
Hennepin Criminal Downtown
Crim/Traf Mandatory
Under Court Jurisdiction
OBSTRUCT LEGAL PROCESS OR ARREST
AGGRAVATED ROBBERY FIRST DEGREE
27-CR-06-075439
JACKSON, DONALD EUGENE
11/01/2006
Hennepin Criminal Downtown
Crim/Traf Mandatory
Closed
FALSE INFORMATION TO POLICE/MISD
27-CR-07-102929
JACKSON, DONALD EUGENE
07/30/2007
Hennepin Criminal Downtown
Crim/Traf Mandatory
Under Court Jurisdiction
FLEE ON FOOT
When you look at each of those court records you discover something interesting. There is a record of the pleas that were entered and when charges were dismissed. It looks to me (and I'm definitely not a lawyer and don't play one on TV, radio or elsewhere) like lying to the cops is a lesser offense that gets dismissed in the interest of a plea to a larger crime. From a defense perspective, it's also possible that the cops tack this on to a suspect immediately to put pressure on them.
There are two charges here of lying to the cops. One appears to have been dismissed after a plea agreement. There is also an obstruction of justice charge that was dismissed.
In the one case for which he was convicted, the crime of "supplying false information to police" only garnered a 2 day sentence for Mr. Jackson, which he fulfilled with time served. The $50.00 fine was also stayed indefinitely, it looks like.
To summarize, what we know is that Mr. Jackson has only been convicted of lying to police once but he's been accused of it multiple times.
Lying to police is a small matter as the courts see it (penalty wise--it seems to be more of a bargaining chip between the prosecutor and the defense attorney.) Nevertheless, in the Loesch case, it's important. The trial hasn't started yet but in the court of public opinion, the victim's reputation has been damaged by an assertion that he was committing a crime when he was killed. That assertion was made by a guy with a history of lying to police. When the MPD decided to go public with the allegation against Loesch, why didn't they mention this fact?
Quite apart from the Loesch case, with this online database citizens have the ability to look at the disposition of cases and see the results of plea bargaining. Plea bargaining is often criticized-- perps are put back on the streets in record time, leading to no respect for arrests, the court system etc. by criminals which in turn encourages even more crime. With this database generally available, there will be greater transparency about the disposition of cases, which can only be a good thing.
Helpful reminders from the MPD #1: Holiday Security
I got a slew of reminder flyers about crime prevention during the holiday season, courtesy of the MPD. I will post the reminders as I have time today, sans the cute and festive clip art.
Security Tips for the Holidays
Credit Cards
Credit cards are as good as cash and clerks rarely check identification. Most credit card companies hold the owner responsible for all purchases until the card is reported lost. To prevent credit card loss:
- Keep your credit cards in a safe place.
- Never leave them lying around the house.
- Inventory your credit cards daily.
- Report any losses immediately.
- Take only the cards you will need
for shopping.
Cash
The tendency to carry large amounts
of cash is greater during the holidays
than at any other season of the year.
Take special precautions when carrying
large amounts of cash.
- Use checks or credit cards whenever possible.
- If you must carry cash: Take only the amount you plan to spend when shopping.
- Keep all money in a safe place.
- Do not leave it lying around the house.
- Avoid flashing your money in public. Keep your bills flat in a wallet so you can count them
without taking them out of the wallet.
Gifts
- Transporting Gifts in Your Car. Gifts left unattended on the back seat of your car can be tempting to a burglar. Always lock your car.
- Pick up major items at the end rather than the beginning of a shopping trip.
- Lock all purchases in the trunk of your car. As a last resort, put them under a blanket on the floor.
- Immediately remove all purchases from your car when you return home.
- Deliveries: Packages left on doorsteps are easier to steal than those left in cars. Thieves
have been known to follow delivery trucks. Do not give them an easy opportunity. Schedule deliveries for times when you are at home. Make arrangements to have your
parcels delivered to a neighbor if you are unable to be at home. If you observe a delivery person doing anything that looks suspicious, ask to see their identification or call the police. - Displaying Gifts. Many people like to keep their presents out for days before or after the holiday. Our houses are particularly vulnerable during this time, given the amount of
time spent shopping and visiting. Keep presents out of sight until they are given. Put them away before you leave your house unattended. - Garage locks are usually the weakest locks you have. Avoid hiding presents in the garage. A second-story closet or attic offers you safer storage. Break up boxes, especially for purchases like televisions and stereos, and put the boxes in garbage bags.
12.05.2007
Crime Alert: Robberies in North Minneapolis
Juveniles or young adults are robbing people as they step from doors to cars when they leave for work in the morning or come home at night.
4th Precinct Weekly highlights
Cab robbery seems to be a regular line of work for gangs in North Minneapolis and their planning and execution is getting more sophisticated. Fortunately between the MPD and cab company they were able to figure out what was going on in one case and busted the perps--A pair of female robbers, assault and snatch another woman's purse--Woman had purse stolen while she shoveled snow, fortunately the perp dropped his cell phone so he was easily caught---Several business robberies including one in which the owner had decided to stay the night, armed, to see if he could catch somebody. He did. Another long list of hardened juvenile criminals apprehended, with uncooperative and hostile parents.
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4TH PRECINCT HIGHLIGHTS - WEEK 514 – NOVEMBER 27 – DECEMBER 3, 2007
The MPD provides this public safety information as a public service. These highlights are not reflective of all incidents handled or investigated by MPD during this time.
ASSAULT
47XX ALDRICH SATURDAY 0245 HOURS 07-393432
42 year old male w/3 CAPRS was threatened with a knife by a known male after a night of drinking and a disagreement about the victim disrespecting the suspects girlfriend and family.
28XX GOLDEN VLY RD MONDAY 1450 HOURS 07-395350
28 year old male w/45 CAPRS was shot in the back by an 18-22 year old male who fled in a red vehicle. Arrested: Marvin Armstrong a 25 year old male w/20 CAPRS as a possible suspect.
ROBBERY
39th & THOMAS TUESDAY 0045 HOURS 07-391825
42 year old male w/12 CAPRS, robbed of his wallet, $230.00 & IPOD by 2 males, both 18-20 years old.
36th & THOMAS TUESDAY 2230 HOURS 07-389941
15 year old male punched numerous times and had his tennis shoe taken by three males.
22ND & 3RD STREET WEDNESDAY 1649 HOURS 07-390665
13 year old male robbed of his phone @ knife point by four 15-16 year old males.
36XX PENN THURSDAY 0230 HOURS 07-391455
41 year old male w/30 CAPRS waited 12 hours to report his car, cash and jacket taken at gunpoint by an unknown male. When confronted with the time difference he denied renting the car out saying he delayed reporting it because he and friends were looking for it. Vehicle recovered with Marie Thielen a 43 year old female w/ 35 CAPRS & Ernest Tate a 36 year old male w/57 CAPRS in it.
47XX LYNDALE – DAIRY QUEEN THURSDAY 1645 HOURS 07-391704
A 20-30 year old male, 600-601, medium – stocky, light brown complexion, goatee, hooded camo jacket, jeans, asked for the location of the nearest payphone and to exchange nickels and dimes for quarters in order to use the phone but was told by the owner no change without a purchase. Suspect left but came back a short time later asking for the same and was again advised not without a purchase. The suspect finally agreed and ordered a slushy and when the till opened he reached over and grabbed at it taking $60.00. The owner attempted to shut the till and push suspect back but the suspect punched owner in the face as the owner jumped over the counter. The owner pursed the suspect during which time the suspect grabbed an aluminum rain down spout and threatened with it. A neighbor reported that around 1645 hours an unknown male knocked on his front door but he didn’t open it and then got in to a black GMC Denali, possibly a 2005, driven by another party. Neighbors description matched that of the store owners. The down spout and the fur from the suspect’s jacket were inventoried.
43XX OLIVER FRIDAY 1800 HOURS 07-392840
56 year old female had her purse taken by a stocky 18-22 year old male wearing a dark stocking cap and mid-thigh camouflage coat which matches the suspect from 07-391704 @ 47/Lyndale.
3rd STREET & LOWRY – BLUE & WHITE CAB SATURDAY 0530 HOURS 07-393520
Driver picked up three males at 17XX Fremont and took them to 6XX Queen. A short time later the driver was called to pick up four males and deliver them to three different locations. At 3rd & Lowry driver was robbed @ gunpoint of $155.00 by two males after they offered a $50.00 dollar bill for payment of a $10.00 fare.
12/3/07 cab company reported a party requesting a cab to 17XX Fremont with indicators close to the above call and worried it was a setup. Surveillance was established using precinct and K9 officers and when the cab pulled up two suspects approached while pulling their hoods up around their faces were taken into custody by officers. Property inventoried related to this and the earlier robbery. All parties identified with at least three being members of street gangs. Suspects: five males, 18, 22, 19, 24, 37 and 36 years old w/7, 45, 25, 54, 55, 35 & 40 CAPRS and two females, 18 & 60 years old w/10 & 6 CAPRS
BROADWAY & LYNDALE SATURDAY 1530 HOURS 07-394010
55 year old male w/15 CAPRS, struck with an unknown object and robbed of $160.00 by three 17-19 year old males in a light blue Caprice. Victim taken to HCMC by others for treatment of a head wound.
6XX 24th AVENUE SATURDAY 1940 HOURS 07-393925 Latonia Youngblood, 26 year old female had her purse taken @ gunpoint by two 16-18 year old females wearing black coats with the hoods pulled over their heads. Suspects led victim to the alley, forced her to the ground, kicked her in the face and told her not to leave until she counted to a 100.
27XX JAMES SUNDAY 0140 HOURS 07-394195
36 year old female had her purse taken as she shoveled her driveway by a 35-40 year old male. Victim was seen at NMMC for ankle injury. Suspect fled leaving his cell phone and victims phone later found by others and turned into the precinct.
46TH & LYNDALE MONDAY 0600 HOURS 07-395114
23 year old Male stabbed in the hip by one of three males who attempted to rob him and his brother.
GOLDEN VLY RD & PENN MONDAY 1430 HOURS 07-395413
17 year old female had her purse taken by a 15-25 year old male wearing a black ski mask and black jacket as she exited a store.
35XX FREMONT – FREMONT MARKET MONDAY 1750 HOURS 07-395486
18-20 male wearing a black hoodie with a white design on the front, a blue bandana on his face and black gloves, robbed the store @ gunpoint, took the cash drawer, an employee’s laptop and possibly caught on video doing so. Possible suspect named.
WEAPONS – WEEK TO DATE 2 – YEAR TO DATE 414 – OTHER PRECINCTS 361
31st & DUPONT FRIDAY 2014 HOURS 07-392985
Traffic stop recovered a loaded Derringer pistol, a BB gun and narcotics. Arrested were two males 15 and 16 year old.
22nd & ILION SATURDAY 0500 HOURS 07-393496
Traffic stop recovered a loaded Glock pistol and alcohol. Arrested were Stephen Wright & Donald Wade, males, 36 & 26 years old w/11 CAPRS each.
HIGHLIGHTS SUBMITTED
Tuesday – 2335 hours – 12XX Glenwood – 07-390020. Second burglary in as many days at this clothing store with total estimated loss of over $20,000 in merchandise. Access through front window broken by large rock and exit through rear door. No suspect information but victim believes the business across street may have video that might cover his business.
Friday – 0050 hours – 31XX Fremont – Old School Barbers – 07-392200. Suspect(s) smashed a large window in the front of the business and made entry.
Friday - 0245 hours – 11XX Lowry – Flava Dry Cleaners – 07-392271. Armed business owner sleeping inside in case he was burglarized caught one intruder but three others fled. Arrested was Nico Burton a 18 year old male w/16 CAPRS
Saturday – 2210 hours – 34XX Aldrich – 07-394046. 54 year old female w/9 CAPRS, reported three males forced their way into her house, zip tied, duck taped, bound her and ransacked the house while asking where the drugs and money were.
Monday – 2354 hours – 6XX 18th Ave, 07-395826. Assisted fire fighters who’d found a female inside the apartment and pronounced her DOA. Car 1050 and medical examiner responded. Cause of the fire appears to be accidental.
Monday – 2326 hours – 1320 12th - Engineering Unlimited - 07- 395776. Officers dispatched on an audible alarm and found business broken into and computer equipment taken. No suspects seen. Then at 0237 hours were called back again on an audible alarm and found a double pane window broken. No entry was made. No loss reported and no suspects seen.
CRT
Continued concentration on Snow Foods and other hot spots.
Warrant @ 22XX Marshall recovered 3 grams of crack & $450.00 in cash. 1 booked and 2 small children were taken to St Joes.
JCAT - Personnel from Mpls Juvenile Division, Park Police, Hennepin County Sheriff, Hennepin County Juvenile Probation and Minneapolis Officers made the following contacts and or arrests in the Fourth Precinct. All warrants were confirmed prior to beginning field operations and at each location officers explained the purpose and objectives of the JCAT.
Male @ 16XX Upton. Active: Receiving and Concealing. Priors: Aggravated Robbery of Person, Curfew and Domestic Assault. On-scene interviews developed leads to St. Paul where subject was uncooperative and confrontational but arrested.
Male @ 14XX 14th. Active: Assault & Disorderly Conduct. Priors: Domestic Assault, Assault, Disorderly Conduct and Curfew. Dwelling found vacant but leads led officers to P2 where it was determined that he and his family are currently living there.
Male @ 6XX 25th. Active: Weapon in School. Priors: Weapons and Assault 2. Contacts determined he no longer lived there. Officers then checked 24XX Ilion where family reported he was in school and that they would turn him in.
Female @ 2XXX James. Active: Domestic Assault. Priors: Runaway X3, Curfew, Domestic Assault and Disorderly Conduct. Officers found dwelling unsecured and loudly and repeatedly announced their presence. As offices checked the scene they were suddenly confronted without warning or barking by a Pitt bull that attacked and tried to bite an officer so it was shot.
Male @ 24XX Ilion. Active: Dangerous Weapon in School. Priors: Weapons and Assault 2. subject arrested.
Female @ 31XX Upton. Priors: Runaway X17, Domestic Assault and Curfew. Parents advised she isn’t attending school and is on run with unknown persons. Officers checked 30XX Vincent and received consent to enter however she wasn’t there. Persons at the Vincent address were hostile and uncooperative towards police.
Female @ 32XX Morgan. Active Assault 5, Domestic Assault and no Drivers License. Priors: Assault 5, X2, Domestic Assault, Disorderly Conduct, Curfew X2 and Shoplifting. Address found to be a non-existent.
Male @ 40XX Lyndale. Active Terroristic Threats and Escape from Custody. Priors: Assault 2, Curfew X3, Auto Theft, Damage to Property and Theft. Officers received consent to enter learned he occasionally stayed there and to try 37XX Emerson, however no contact was made.
Male brothers @ 40XX Lyndale. Active: Disorderly Conduct, Curfew, Park Ordinance, Truancy, BB Gun in Public, Damage to Property, Curfew. Priors: Obstruct Legal Process, Curfew X2, Runaway, Disorderly Conduct X2, False Information to Police, Curfew X2, Assault 5 and Weapons. Officers knocked for an extended period of time with no response and later returned and located both subjects hiding inside.
Male @ 37XX Bryant. Active: Narcotics. Priors: Runaway X4. Officers made contact with an uncooperative parent and other family members. They then contacted Park Officer Ganley who advised subject sometimes attends Lucy Laney and is a dangerous offender whom the Tre Tre Crips have tried to kill.
Male @ 6XX 18th Ave. Active: Assault 2. Priors: Assault 2, Motor Vehicle Tampering, Curfew X2, Damage to Property X4, Burglary of Business, Assault 5 and Weapons. Officers were led to Champlin where they contacted school liaison officers and learned he was no longer enrolled at Champlin Park. Officers developed leads to Brooklyn Park, where he was arrested.
Tim Hammett
Crime Prevention Specialist
Minneapolis Police Department
1925 Plymouth Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 673-2866
timothy.hammett@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
A lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is still putting on its shoes. - Mark Twain
Crime Statistics can be found at: www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/crime-statistics
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4TH PRECINCT HIGHLIGHTS - WEEK 514 – NOVEMBER 27 – DECEMBER 3, 2007
The MPD provides this public safety information as a public service. These highlights are not reflective of all incidents handled or investigated by MPD during this time.
ASSAULT
47XX ALDRICH SATURDAY 0245 HOURS 07-393432
42 year old male w/3 CAPRS was threatened with a knife by a known male after a night of drinking and a disagreement about the victim disrespecting the suspects girlfriend and family.
28XX GOLDEN VLY RD MONDAY 1450 HOURS 07-395350
28 year old male w/45 CAPRS was shot in the back by an 18-22 year old male who fled in a red vehicle. Arrested: Marvin Armstrong a 25 year old male w/20 CAPRS as a possible suspect.
ROBBERY
39th & THOMAS TUESDAY 0045 HOURS 07-391825
42 year old male w/12 CAPRS, robbed of his wallet, $230.00 & IPOD by 2 males, both 18-20 years old.
36th & THOMAS TUESDAY 2230 HOURS 07-389941
15 year old male punched numerous times and had his tennis shoe taken by three males.
22ND & 3RD STREET WEDNESDAY 1649 HOURS 07-390665
13 year old male robbed of his phone @ knife point by four 15-16 year old males.
36XX PENN THURSDAY 0230 HOURS 07-391455
41 year old male w/30 CAPRS waited 12 hours to report his car, cash and jacket taken at gunpoint by an unknown male. When confronted with the time difference he denied renting the car out saying he delayed reporting it because he and friends were looking for it. Vehicle recovered with Marie Thielen a 43 year old female w/ 35 CAPRS & Ernest Tate a 36 year old male w/57 CAPRS in it.
47XX LYNDALE – DAIRY QUEEN THURSDAY 1645 HOURS 07-391704
A 20-30 year old male, 600-601, medium – stocky, light brown complexion, goatee, hooded camo jacket, jeans, asked for the location of the nearest payphone and to exchange nickels and dimes for quarters in order to use the phone but was told by the owner no change without a purchase. Suspect left but came back a short time later asking for the same and was again advised not without a purchase. The suspect finally agreed and ordered a slushy and when the till opened he reached over and grabbed at it taking $60.00. The owner attempted to shut the till and push suspect back but the suspect punched owner in the face as the owner jumped over the counter. The owner pursed the suspect during which time the suspect grabbed an aluminum rain down spout and threatened with it. A neighbor reported that around 1645 hours an unknown male knocked on his front door but he didn’t open it and then got in to a black GMC Denali, possibly a 2005, driven by another party. Neighbors description matched that of the store owners. The down spout and the fur from the suspect’s jacket were inventoried.
43XX OLIVER FRIDAY 1800 HOURS 07-392840
56 year old female had her purse taken by a stocky 18-22 year old male wearing a dark stocking cap and mid-thigh camouflage coat which matches the suspect from 07-391704 @ 47/Lyndale.
3rd STREET & LOWRY – BLUE & WHITE CAB SATURDAY 0530 HOURS 07-393520
Driver picked up three males at 17XX Fremont and took them to 6XX Queen. A short time later the driver was called to pick up four males and deliver them to three different locations. At 3rd & Lowry driver was robbed @ gunpoint of $155.00 by two males after they offered a $50.00 dollar bill for payment of a $10.00 fare.
12/3/07 cab company reported a party requesting a cab to 17XX Fremont with indicators close to the above call and worried it was a setup. Surveillance was established using precinct and K9 officers and when the cab pulled up two suspects approached while pulling their hoods up around their faces were taken into custody by officers. Property inventoried related to this and the earlier robbery. All parties identified with at least three being members of street gangs. Suspects: five males, 18, 22, 19, 24, 37 and 36 years old w/7, 45, 25, 54, 55, 35 & 40 CAPRS and two females, 18 & 60 years old w/10 & 6 CAPRS
BROADWAY & LYNDALE SATURDAY 1530 HOURS 07-394010
55 year old male w/15 CAPRS, struck with an unknown object and robbed of $160.00 by three 17-19 year old males in a light blue Caprice. Victim taken to HCMC by others for treatment of a head wound.
6XX 24th AVENUE SATURDAY 1940 HOURS 07-393925 Latonia Youngblood, 26 year old female had her purse taken @ gunpoint by two 16-18 year old females wearing black coats with the hoods pulled over their heads. Suspects led victim to the alley, forced her to the ground, kicked her in the face and told her not to leave until she counted to a 100.
27XX JAMES SUNDAY 0140 HOURS 07-394195
36 year old female had her purse taken as she shoveled her driveway by a 35-40 year old male. Victim was seen at NMMC for ankle injury. Suspect fled leaving his cell phone and victims phone later found by others and turned into the precinct.
46TH & LYNDALE MONDAY 0600 HOURS 07-395114
23 year old Male stabbed in the hip by one of three males who attempted to rob him and his brother.
GOLDEN VLY RD & PENN MONDAY 1430 HOURS 07-395413
17 year old female had her purse taken by a 15-25 year old male wearing a black ski mask and black jacket as she exited a store.
35XX FREMONT – FREMONT MARKET MONDAY 1750 HOURS 07-395486
18-20 male wearing a black hoodie with a white design on the front, a blue bandana on his face and black gloves, robbed the store @ gunpoint, took the cash drawer, an employee’s laptop and possibly caught on video doing so. Possible suspect named.
WEAPONS – WEEK TO DATE 2 – YEAR TO DATE 414 – OTHER PRECINCTS 361
31st & DUPONT FRIDAY 2014 HOURS 07-392985
Traffic stop recovered a loaded Derringer pistol, a BB gun and narcotics. Arrested were two males 15 and 16 year old.
22nd & ILION SATURDAY 0500 HOURS 07-393496
Traffic stop recovered a loaded Glock pistol and alcohol. Arrested were Stephen Wright & Donald Wade, males, 36 & 26 years old w/11 CAPRS each.
HIGHLIGHTS SUBMITTED
Tuesday – 2335 hours – 12XX Glenwood – 07-390020. Second burglary in as many days at this clothing store with total estimated loss of over $20,000 in merchandise. Access through front window broken by large rock and exit through rear door. No suspect information but victim believes the business across street may have video that might cover his business.
Friday – 0050 hours – 31XX Fremont – Old School Barbers – 07-392200. Suspect(s) smashed a large window in the front of the business and made entry.
Friday - 0245 hours – 11XX Lowry – Flava Dry Cleaners – 07-392271. Armed business owner sleeping inside in case he was burglarized caught one intruder but three others fled. Arrested was Nico Burton a 18 year old male w/16 CAPRS
Saturday – 2210 hours – 34XX Aldrich – 07-394046. 54 year old female w/9 CAPRS, reported three males forced their way into her house, zip tied, duck taped, bound her and ransacked the house while asking where the drugs and money were.
Monday – 2354 hours – 6XX 18th Ave, 07-395826. Assisted fire fighters who’d found a female inside the apartment and pronounced her DOA. Car 1050 and medical examiner responded. Cause of the fire appears to be accidental.
Monday – 2326 hours – 1320 12th - Engineering Unlimited - 07- 395776. Officers dispatched on an audible alarm and found business broken into and computer equipment taken. No suspects seen. Then at 0237 hours were called back again on an audible alarm and found a double pane window broken. No entry was made. No loss reported and no suspects seen.
CRT
Continued concentration on Snow Foods and other hot spots.
Warrant @ 22XX Marshall recovered 3 grams of crack & $450.00 in cash. 1 booked and 2 small children were taken to St Joes.
JCAT - Personnel from Mpls Juvenile Division, Park Police, Hennepin County Sheriff, Hennepin County Juvenile Probation and Minneapolis Officers made the following contacts and or arrests in the Fourth Precinct. All warrants were confirmed prior to beginning field operations and at each location officers explained the purpose and objectives of the JCAT.
Male @ 16XX Upton. Active: Receiving and Concealing. Priors: Aggravated Robbery of Person, Curfew and Domestic Assault. On-scene interviews developed leads to St. Paul where subject was uncooperative and confrontational but arrested.
Male @ 14XX 14th. Active: Assault & Disorderly Conduct. Priors: Domestic Assault, Assault, Disorderly Conduct and Curfew. Dwelling found vacant but leads led officers to P2 where it was determined that he and his family are currently living there.
Male @ 6XX 25th. Active: Weapon in School. Priors: Weapons and Assault 2. Contacts determined he no longer lived there. Officers then checked 24XX Ilion where family reported he was in school and that they would turn him in.
Female @ 2XXX James. Active: Domestic Assault. Priors: Runaway X3, Curfew, Domestic Assault and Disorderly Conduct. Officers found dwelling unsecured and loudly and repeatedly announced their presence. As offices checked the scene they were suddenly confronted without warning or barking by a Pitt bull that attacked and tried to bite an officer so it was shot.
Male @ 24XX Ilion. Active: Dangerous Weapon in School. Priors: Weapons and Assault 2. subject arrested.
Female @ 31XX Upton. Priors: Runaway X17, Domestic Assault and Curfew. Parents advised she isn’t attending school and is on run with unknown persons. Officers checked 30XX Vincent and received consent to enter however she wasn’t there. Persons at the Vincent address were hostile and uncooperative towards police.
Female @ 32XX Morgan. Active Assault 5, Domestic Assault and no Drivers License. Priors: Assault 5, X2, Domestic Assault, Disorderly Conduct, Curfew X2 and Shoplifting. Address found to be a non-existent.
Male @ 40XX Lyndale. Active Terroristic Threats and Escape from Custody. Priors: Assault 2, Curfew X3, Auto Theft, Damage to Property and Theft. Officers received consent to enter learned he occasionally stayed there and to try 37XX Emerson, however no contact was made.
Male brothers @ 40XX Lyndale. Active: Disorderly Conduct, Curfew, Park Ordinance, Truancy, BB Gun in Public, Damage to Property, Curfew. Priors: Obstruct Legal Process, Curfew X2, Runaway, Disorderly Conduct X2, False Information to Police, Curfew X2, Assault 5 and Weapons. Officers knocked for an extended period of time with no response and later returned and located both subjects hiding inside.
Male @ 37XX Bryant. Active: Narcotics. Priors: Runaway X4. Officers made contact with an uncooperative parent and other family members. They then contacted Park Officer Ganley who advised subject sometimes attends Lucy Laney and is a dangerous offender whom the Tre Tre Crips have tried to kill.
Male @ 6XX 18th Ave. Active: Assault 2. Priors: Assault 2, Motor Vehicle Tampering, Curfew X2, Damage to Property X4, Burglary of Business, Assault 5 and Weapons. Officers were led to Champlin where they contacted school liaison officers and learned he was no longer enrolled at Champlin Park. Officers developed leads to Brooklyn Park, where he was arrested.
Tim Hammett
Crime Prevention Specialist
Minneapolis Police Department
1925 Plymouth Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 673-2866
timothy.hammett@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
A lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is still putting on its shoes. - Mark Twain
Crime Statistics can be found at: www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/crime-statistics
More on the lawsuit
I don't want to get too caught up in these issues here. I've said my piece, in posts and in comments. I have some more to say about Lt. Huffman and Chief Dolan (who is quickly becoming the center of this controversy) but I'd rather save it for another, separate post since I think the work that they have done outside of the Loesch case deserves a fair hearing. For fresh discussion of the issues in this case, Anti-Strib has two different posts, on which I've commented.
For the time being, here are some stories that I hadn't gotten around to posting. This one appeared over the weekend and tells us that Dolan transferred some black officers INTO homicide in order to placate people upset about representation in that division. It didn't do much, from the interviews with various race relations representatives. They want Adams back at homicide. If that happened, Huffman would have to be reassigned, if Dolan didn't have to immediately resign, he would probably be smart to start looking for another job, if he isn't already.
This gives a rundown of the situations of each of the plaintiffs in the lawsuit. Obviously there is a lot of summary here but it looks to me like some of these people were demoted with cause and others were simply moved to less prestigious jobs because they were associated with the previous McManus regime. That's standard bureaucratic fare, unless you attach the standard Affirmative Action codicil that you can promote minorities but don't ever demote them or you risk a lawsuit. Adams has the strongest claim, Arredondo the next strongest and some people like Hamilton appear to weaken it. Their case is much stronger with Spike Moss, et. al. clamoring on the outside.
Yesterday Dolan had this letter (scroll down) published in the Star Tribune letters section. He had previously said he would not comment on the lawsuit, but apparently felt the need to support Lt. Huffman's decision publicly, in a way that did not directly tie to to the repercussions.
For the time being, here are some stories that I hadn't gotten around to posting. This one appeared over the weekend and tells us that Dolan transferred some black officers INTO homicide in order to placate people upset about representation in that division. It didn't do much, from the interviews with various race relations representatives. They want Adams back at homicide. If that happened, Huffman would have to be reassigned, if Dolan didn't have to immediately resign, he would probably be smart to start looking for another job, if he isn't already.
This gives a rundown of the situations of each of the plaintiffs in the lawsuit. Obviously there is a lot of summary here but it looks to me like some of these people were demoted with cause and others were simply moved to less prestigious jobs because they were associated with the previous McManus regime. That's standard bureaucratic fare, unless you attach the standard Affirmative Action codicil that you can promote minorities but don't ever demote them or you risk a lawsuit. Adams has the strongest claim, Arredondo the next strongest and some people like Hamilton appear to weaken it. Their case is much stronger with Spike Moss, et. al. clamoring on the outside.
Yesterday Dolan had this letter (scroll down) published in the Star Tribune letters section. He had previously said he would not comment on the lawsuit, but apparently felt the need to support Lt. Huffman's decision publicly, in a way that did not directly tie to to the repercussions.
12.04.2007
Arrest in Homicide #42
This is the one that happened in in the late afternoon while a BBQ was going on.
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Charges filed in shooting Death of Meng Vang
Dec 4, 2007 (MINNEAPOLIS) Criminal charges have been filed in the November 10, 2007 shooting death of Meng Vang. Vang Xiong (DOB 7/04/1989) was charged with:
• Murder in the second degree (intentional) (felony)
• Attempted murder in the second degree (intentional) (felony)
On that afternoon officer were dispatched to 3006 James Ave N on a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, a male, later identified as Meng Vang, was observed lying on his back in a pool of blood around his head. Another victim, not identified, was also at the scene with a gunshot wound to his torso area. Vang was pronounced dead at the scene and the other victim was transported to North Memorial Medical Center with a critical gunshot wound.
Homicide detectives Erik Fors and Gerald Wallerich worked through numerous leads and with the help of witnesses, Public safety cameras and forensic identification of the suspect vehicle were able to positively identify defendant Xiong.
Xiong is being held in custody at the Hennepin County Adult Detention Facility. Bail has been set at $1,500,000. A booking photo is not available.
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Charges filed in shooting Death of Meng Vang
Dec 4, 2007 (MINNEAPOLIS) Criminal charges have been filed in the November 10, 2007 shooting death of Meng Vang. Vang Xiong (DOB 7/04/1989) was charged with:
• Murder in the second degree (intentional) (felony)
• Attempted murder in the second degree (intentional) (felony)
On that afternoon officer were dispatched to 3006 James Ave N on a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, a male, later identified as Meng Vang, was observed lying on his back in a pool of blood around his head. Another victim, not identified, was also at the scene with a gunshot wound to his torso area. Vang was pronounced dead at the scene and the other victim was transported to North Memorial Medical Center with a critical gunshot wound.
Homicide detectives Erik Fors and Gerald Wallerich worked through numerous leads and with the help of witnesses, Public safety cameras and forensic identification of the suspect vehicle were able to positively identify defendant Xiong.
Xiong is being held in custody at the Hennepin County Adult Detention Facility. Bail has been set at $1,500,000. A booking photo is not available.
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