Community Noteworthy Report July 2010 Sector 313
Sector 313: July 2010: Violent Crime: 25% decrease 07/2010 vs. 07/2009 six (6) crimes vs. eight (8) crimes. Property Crime: 12% decrease 07/2010 vs. 07/2009 fifty-three (53) crimes vs. sixty (60) crimes Major Crime: 13% decrease 07/2010 vs. 07/2009 fifty-nine (59) crimes vs. sixty-eight (68) crimes ROBBERY - INDIVIDUAL 100% increase 07/2010 vs. 07/2009 four (4) robberies vs. two (2) robberies Trends/Patterns: The locations and/or suspect descriptions involving the four (4) robberies of individuals that occurred in July are listed below: Saturday, July 10, 2010, 3:32 AM 00 S. Plum Street The victims were walking on Plum Street when they were approached from behind by the suspect who displayed a gun and said, Give me what you got. The victims gave the suspect their wallets, purses and electronics. After the robbery the suspect ran east on W. Main Street and was last seen approaching a dark-colored SUV that was parked on W. Main with its lights on. Suspect: Armed w/ black handgun B/M, 20-25 years old, 6 0-6 2, 170-185 pounds last seen wearing: white t-shirt and dark-colored pants
ROBBERY - INDIVIDUAL (continued) Saturday, July 17, 2010, 11:30 PM 900 S. Harrison Street The victim was walking southbound on Harrison when he was approached by four B/M suspects. Suspect #1, who had his face covered with a t-shirt, displayed a gun and said, What you got? As suspect #1 continued to point the gun at the victim the other suspects removed all the items from the victim s pockets and stole his beer. After the robbery all four suspects ran southbound on Harrison Street past the Boys and Girls Club and into the woods. Suspect #1: Armed w/ silver and black handgun B/M, 18-20 years old, 5 6-5 8, 130-160 pounds last seen wearing: black tank top (no further description available) Suspects # 2, 3 and 4: B/M (no further description available) Thursday, July 22, 2010, 1:01 AM ARREST MADE 1900 Claiborne Street The victim was arguing with three suspects when one of the suspects suddenly choked him while the other suspects kicked and punched him. During the assault one of the suspects stole the victim s cell phone. Suspect #1: - ARRESTED Tyrelle JOHNSON, age 19 Address: 1900 block of Powhatan Street Suspect #2: - ARRESTED Kevin JOHNSON, age 43 Address: 1900 block of Powhatan Street Suspect #3: - ARRESTED Melvin POLLARD, age 25 Address: 1500 block of Lakeview Avenue
ROBBERY - INDIVIDUAL (continued) Thursday, July 22, 2010, 5:33 AM 1641 W. Grace Street The victim was riding his bike westbound toward his residence when he was approached by the suspect who was also riding a bike westbound. The suspect displayed a small pocket knife and said, Give me your money. The victim gave the suspect his wallet. After the robbery the suspect rode away on his bike eastbound on W. Grace. Suspect: Armed w/ small, silver pocket-knife B/M, 17-20 years old, 5 6-5 7, 120 pounds, short hair last seen wearing: white t-shirt, blue jean shorts (no description of the suspect s bike available)
BURGLARY - (RESIDENTIAL) 117% increase 07/2010 vs. 07/2009 thirteen (13) burglaries vs. six (6) burglaries Fan Neighborhood: 1319 W. Main Street Friday, July 2, 10:00 PM Saturday, July 3, 11:30 AM Unknown suspect entered the residence and stole a television, lap top computer, an ipod, an ipod docking station and an air conditioner. No signs of forced entry. 207 N. Boulevard Saturday, July 17, 7:30 PM Sunday, July 18, 1:00 AM Unknown suspect entered the residence and stole a lap top computer, a bicycle and U.S. currency. No signs of forced entry. 1726 Hanover Avenue Monday, July 27, 7:30 PM Tuesday, July 28, 2:00 AM Unknown suspect entered the residence through the kitchen window and stole jewelry, electronics and U.S. currency. 1123 W. Grace Street Saturday, July 31, 10:00 AM 10:40 AM Unknown suspect entered the apartment through unlocked front door and stole a lap top computer. Randolph Neighborhood: 1262 Parkwood Avenue Friday, July 2, Midnight Tuesday, July 6, 11:30 AM Unknown suspect entered the residence and stole a television. No signs of forced entry. 1316 S. Meadow Street Friday, July 16, 6:00 PM Sunday, July 18, 2:00 PM Unknown suspect forced open the front door of the residence and stole a Wii game system. 2010 Lakeview Avenue Sunday, July 18, 8:00 AM Monday, July 19, 5:00 PM Unknown suspect entered the residence by removing the AC unit from the bedroom window and stole two (2) computers, jewelry and a BluRay system.
BURGLARY - (RESIDENTIAL) (continued) 1102 S. Meadow Street Tuesday, July 20, 7:30 AM 11:30 AM Unknown suspect entered the residence through the rear window and stole U.S. currency. 1608 Lakeview Avenue Thursday, July 22, 11:10 PM Unknown suspect entered the residence by forcing open the rear door and stole a bicycle. 1704 Lakeview Avenue Friday, July 23, 00:56 AM Unknown suspect entered the residence by forcing open the front door and stole an Xbox game system. 604 S. Lombardy Friday, July 30, 9:30 PM 11:17 PM Unknown suspect forced open the front door. Nothing was taken. Maymont Neighborhood: 1502 S. Meadow Street Wednesday, July 14, 8:05 AM 11:45 AM Unknown suspect forced open the front door of the residence and stole a lap top computer and an Xbox game system. 1502 S. Meadow Street Friday, July 30, 3:00 PM Saturday, July 31, 6:55 PM Unknown suspect forced open the front door of the residence and stole a keyboard and an electronic drum set.
Suggestions to help prevent home burglaries: Habitually lock all doors and windows; including second-floor windows. Keep all points-of-entry to your home well lit. Motion sensors on outdoor lights are an inexpensive deterrent and easy to install. Use curtains or blinds to cover any windows or doors that are easy to see into. Write down the descriptions of any suspicious vehicles and/or persons you see in your neighborhood and report that information to the police. Join your neighborhood civic association and become an active member.
SIGNIFICANT ARRESTS/ACTIVITY July 3 Officer McGovern was called to a restaurant in the 2000 block of W. Broad to investigate a call for a larceny. When he arrived the manager told the officer that a customer had run up a $1,000 bar tab and left without paying. Officer McGovern circulated the area around the restaurant and found the suspect nearby and arrested him for fraud. July 11 Officer Deboard was called to the 2100 block of Parkwood to investigate a report of loud and disorderly behavior. When he arrived he learned that an intoxicated male had damaged his girlfriend s vehicle after they d had an argument. The suspect was located by the officer and arrested for property damage and public intoxication. July 17 Officer DeBoard observed a vehicle being driven the wrong direction on W. Main Street and was able to stop the car before an accident occurred. After interviewing the driver the officer determined that he was intoxicated. Further investigation resulted in the arrest of the driver for DUI. July 23 Officers Geiger and Buyalos were patrolling the 1100 block of W. Grace Street when they saw two suspects possibly trespassing on property adjacent to the 7-11. As the officers conducted a preliminary investigation to determine if the suspects had permission to be on the property one of the suspects became verbally aggressive and made several obscene gestures in front of passers-by. The officers took control of the situation by arresting the aggressive suspect for disorderly conduct. The other suspect was arrested for public intoxication. July 29 Officer Johnson and members of the FMT unit observed two suspects engage in a hand-to-hand drug transaction in the 700 block of Lady Street. The officers were able to stop and arrest the drug seller before he could leave the area. A subsequent investigation led the officers to the seller s residence where more marijuana packaged-for-sale was found. July 29 Officers Hale and Fernandez of the FMT unit stopped a vehicle in the 1300 block of Idlewood Avenue for defective equipment. Upon approaching the car the officers smelled a strong odor of marijuana coming from inside the passenger compartment. The officers searched the car and found drug paraphernalia, digital scales and three (3) pounds of marijuana.
Please continue to report graffiti, abandoned vehicles, lighting problems and other environmental issues to Officer Ward Kuper. He can be reached via e-mail at Ward.Kuper@richmondgov.com Please remind your friends and neighbors to always lock the doors of their homes and vehicles. Don t hesitate to call my office at 646-1946 or e-mail me with any questions, comments or concerns that you may have. Lt. Edward M. Capriglione Ed.Capriglione@richmondgov.com