Midtown Area Crime Report, Week of 9-13 to 9-19-16

By CPS John R. Baumann, Minneapolis Police DepartmentMidtown Community Safety Center, 2949 Chicago Ave S, 612-825-6138

Midtown is the area between Highway 35W and Hiawatha Ave, between 28th St E and 32nd St E

Summary There were 26 Part 1 crimes in Midtown during the week, down from 29 last week. Part 1

crimes include homicide, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, arson, auto theft and larceny (theft). Public information narratives (direct from police reports) for all but the larceny incidents appear below.

There were 3 violent crimes reported-1 robbery and 2 aggravated assaults. By comparison, there were 6 violent crimes last week and 8 violent crimes two weeks ago.

There were no homicides, rapes or arsons reported during this week. There were no business robberies and no business burglaries reported during the week. There were 20 larcenies, a high number for a one week period in Midtown. MPD officers arrested and booked or issued citations to 31 suspects in Midtown. There was an

arrest in 1 of the aggravated assaults. MTPD officers arrested and booked or issued citations to 7 suspects in Midtown.

Targeted Enforcement Area in MidtownLake Street (29th St E to 32nd St E, 35 W to 16th Ave S-note slightly modified boundaries) was a focused enforcement area for robbery and aggravated assault this week. Results included: 134 stops, 70 directed patrols and 18arrests. There was 1 robbery and 2 aggravated assaults reported in this area during the week. Strategies for the upcoming week include: directed patrol; beat officers; cameras in place at 29th St & 15th Ave, Lake St & 15th Ave and Lake St & 5th Ave; early morning patrol in the 16th & 31st St area; increased prostitution enforcement by undercover and beat officers, Problem Properties following up with 734 E Lake St, at Safari Restaurant, 2910 15th Ave S and the 2800 block of 15th Ave S; continued undercover details; focus on the west end of the area between 3:00 and 6:00 am, continued joint beats with Mad Dads.

Reported Part 1 Crimes in Midtown This Week (Excluding Larceny)Robbery (1)

9-14, 5:00 to 7:30 am Lake St E & Clinton Ave S (Central neighborhood) Officers were dispatched to Fairview Riverside Emergency Room on a report of an Aggravated Robbery that occurred at the above location. Victim was given a blue (victim services) card.

Aggravated Assault (2)9-17, 12:30 to 12:45 am Lake St E & Bloomington Ave S (East Phillips neighborhood) Officers were dispatched to the above address to a stabbing. Victim was transported to Hennepin County Medical Center by Emergency Medical Service. Photos at the scene were uploaded. Victim's clothing was property inventoried in Property Inventory locker and blood room. Victim was determined to be in stable condition and was left a blue (victim services) card.

9-18, 2:04 to 2:20 pm 31xx Elliot Ave S (Central neighborhood) Arrestee (Paul Yang) was booked at Hennepin County Jail for above offense. Listed item was placed in property room for evidence. Victim was given a Blue (victim services) card. Both parties refused medical at the scene. Arrestee assaulted Victim with a tire iron. Body Worn Camera was activated and photos were taken.

Burglary (1)9-17, 11:00 pm to 9-18, 7:00 am 29xx 2nd Ave S (Central neighborhood) The Victim came into the 5th Precinct to report that during the above times, an unknown Suspect entered the Victim’s unlocked room and removed the listed loss. The Victim was in his bedroom sleeping and did not hear anything. The Victim stated that this is a multi-room home with several separate rooms. The report was taken at the desk, so no scene was processed. The Victim was given a blue (victim services) card, and he had no Suspect info.

Auto Theft (2)9-16, 7:00 to 7:15 am 28xx 12th Ave S (Midtown Phillips neighborhood) Victim states he left his vehicle MN 679LNB running w/ keys in the ignition out front of the above address. When he returned 10 minutes later, it was gone. No suspect info, no witnesses, and no apparent evidence at the scene. Auto desk notified.

9-19, 9:00 pm to 9-20, 9:00 am 30xx 11th Ave S (Powderhorn Park neighborhood) The listed vehicle was stolen from the rear driveway in the 3100 block of 13th Avenue South between the listed times. The victim has the only set of keys and there is no suspect information. It is unknown how the vehicle was entered or started. The victim was given a blue case card and the auto desk was notified.

Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) Arrests in Midtown (31)9-13, 1:41 am 31st St E & 21st Ave S: Juvenile arrested and transported to the Juvenile Detention Center for Stolen Property Offense (Felony) and Curfew Violation; Ayan Ahmed Ali issued a citation for Motor Vehicle Tampering; 3 Juveniles issued citations for Curfew Violation and Motor Vehicle Tampering and transported to the Juvenile Supervision Center.

9-13, 5:00 pm Lake St E & Bloomington Ave S: A’shjuan Walker-Robinson issued a citation for No Valid Driver’s License and No Proof of Insurance.

9-14, 2:23 pm 29xx Bloomington Ave S: Contessa Jo Ortley arrested and booked into Hennepin County Jail for a Felony Warrant, 2 Misdemeanor Warrants and Theft.

9-14, 6:50 pm 8xx 28th St E: Beth-Ann Cecelia Birt arrested and booked into Hennepin County Jail for 2 Felony Warrants.

9-14, 11:31 pm Lake St E & Clinton Ave S: Andre Solomon Peoples arrested and booked into Hennepin County Jail for a Felony Warrant.

9-15, 1:32 pm 23xx Lake St E: Amanda Marie Butcher arrested and booked into Hennepin County Jail for a Felony Warrant (Terroristic Threats) and False Name or Information; Elmer Michael King issued a citation for Open Bottle and False Name or Information and advised about his Misdemeanor Warrant for Failure to Appear.

9-15, 2:15 am 31xx 5th Ave S: Antione Crawford issued a citation for Flee Officer on Foot.

9-15, 7:32 am 3xx Lake St E: Alexander James Sipe arrested and booked into Hennepin County Jail for a Felony Warrant.

9-15, 10:20 am 31xx 18th Ave S: Brandon Joseph Manypenny arrested and booked into Hennepin County Jail for Assault 1-Great Bodily Harm (Felony); a Felony Warrant (Aggravated Robbery of Person) and a Misdemeanor Warrant (Assault 5-Attempt to Cause Bodily Harm).

9-15, 11:38 am 31st St E & Clinton Ave S: Amy Lynn McSorley arrested and booked into Hennepin County Jail for Prostitution (Gross Misdemeanor).

9-15, 12:45 pm Lake St E & 12th Ave S: Tamika Ann Kelly arrested and booked into Hennepin County Jail for Prostitution (Gross Misdemeanor).

9-15, 4:30 pm 8xx 28th St E: Patrick John Shea arrested and booked into Hennepin County Jail for Violate Domestic No Contact Order.

9-16, 2:59 am 31st St E & Bloomington Ave S: Brandon Jaroy Miller stopped and issued a citation for Driving After Revocation.

9-16, 7:15 am 31st St E & 2nd Ave S: Jose Alberto Chiman Diaz issued a citation for No Valid Driver’s License.

9-16, 6:55 pm 29xx Chicago Ave S: Abdirizak Ahmed Farah arrested and booked into Hennepin County Jail for a Felony Warrant and Trespassing.

9-16, 11:20 pm 29xx Cedar Ave S: Reginald James Washington stopped, arrested and booked into Hennepin County Jail for No Insurance on Motor Vehicle (Gross Misdemeanor), Traffic Law Enforcement (Gross Misdemeanor) and Driving After Revocation.

9-17, 7:00 am 29xx Oakland Ave S: Jerone Jones arrested and booked into Hennepin County Jail for Narcotics Violation (Felony).

9-17, 11:00 am 22xx Lake St E: Kelly Katherine Hedstrom issued a citation for theft.

9-17, 3:46 pm 28th St E & 20th Ave S: Sherrod Lennell Taylor arrested and booked into Hennepin County Jail for a Misdemeanor Warrant (False Name or Information).

9-17, 8:35 pm 28th St E & Bloomington Ave S: Sarah Little Rose Wade, Davine Michaela Wade and Vanessa Lynn Howard issued citations for Tampering with Motor Vehicle.

9-17, 9:50 pm 8xx Lake St E: Tescil Romalis Mason-Kimmons issued a citation for Shoplifting.

9-18, 4:10 am Lake St E & 15th Ave S: Coley Lashaun Walker arrested and booked into Hennepin County Jail for a Gross Misdemeanor Warrant.

9-18, 9:20 am Lake St E & 11th Ave S: Kassondra Lee Fineday stopped and issued a citation for Driving After Revocation.

9-18, 3:00 pm 31xx Elliot Ave S: Paul Yang arrested and booked into Hennepin County Jail for Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Felony).

Metro Transit Police Department (MTPD) Arrests in Midtown (7)9-15, 1:32 pm 23xx Lake St E: Amanda Marie Butcher arrested and booked into Hennepin County Jail for a Felony Warrant (Terroristic Threats) and False Name or Information; Elmer Michael King issued a citation for Open Bottle and False Name or Information and advised about his Misdemeanor Warrant for Failure to Appear.

9-15, 7:35 pm 22xx Lake St E: Derrick Ryan Casey arrested and booked into Hennepin County Jail for 2 Misdemeanor Warrants.

9-15, 8:25 pm 23xx Lake St E: Joseph Kpane Kaleewoun arrested and booked into Hennepin County Jail for 3 Gross Misdemeanor Warrants and issued a citation for Crimes Against Metro Transit (Fare Evasion).

9-16, 12:49 pm 29xx Chicago Ave S: Mesheka Octavious Willis arrested and booked into Hennepin County Jail for 3 Misdemeanor Warrants.

9-16, 3:40 pm 23xx Lake St E: Abdi Johar Abdullahi arrested for Obstruction of Justice.

9-19, 8:29 pm Lake St E & 14th Ave S: Titus Eugene Wright arrested and booked into Hennepin County Jail for a Misdemeanor Warrant (Tamper with a Motor Vehicle) and issued a citation for Giving a Peace Officer a False name.

Criminal Complaints/Charges29xx 14th Ave S: Ableza-Win Cavanaugh: After burglary investigation, charged with Trespassing and scheduled for court.

3rd Precinct Advisory Council Meeting, Sept. 26The 3rd Precinct Advisory Council (3PAC) will meet Monday, September 26th at 6:30pm at the 3rd Precinct Community Room, 3000 Minnehaha Avenue.  This will be a great chance to meet and hear from new Inspector Catherine (CJ) Johnson and 3rd Precinct Assistant City Attorney Nicole Appelbaum. 3PAC is a citizen run meeting held at the 3rd Precinct the last Monday of every odd month.  All are welcome!

Keep Thieves Out of Your Vehicle

The 3rd Precinct is seeing an increase in theft from motor vehicles. During the week of September 13th to September 21st, there were 28 cars that were entered and items were taken.   In eight of the thefts, a purse, wallet or backpack was taken.  The suspect(s) gained entry through an unlocked door in seven of the incidents and there was no force evident in thirteen other cases. Six incidents involved the breaking of a window. Here are some things you can do:

Keep as few valuables as possible in your vehicle. Leave things you don’t need at home.

Store valuables that you have to carry in your trunk or out of sight before reaching your destination.

If you have a GPS device mounted with a suction cup, remove the device and the cup and clean the windshield. Thieves will often assume that a windshield with a suction cup or suction cup ring indicates that a GPS device is stored inside the vehicle.

Park in a well-lit area whenever possible. Lock your doors and windows every time you leave the

vehicle. The Minneapolis Police Department needs your help in stopping theft:

Call 911 if you see suspicious behavior in or near a vehicle. Be ready to give your location and describe the vehicle, people and behavior involved.

Call 311 (or 612-673-3000) if someone has damaged or stolen things from your vehicle. Reporting is important because it helps the police department determine crime patterns.

 If you are already practicing these crime prevention tips, the Minneapolis Police Department thanks you.

6th annualBRIDGING FESTIVAL & SHENANIGRINS

FREE event for kids!Dancing, music, art-making, face-painting, fun prizes, food, drinks & more

Sunday, Sep 25, 20163 - 5:30pm

5th Ave just north of 24th Street

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Phillips Community Clean SweepSaturday, October 8

Join Phillips West, Midtown Phillips, Ventura Village, East Phillips and Little Earth neighborhoods on Saturday October 8th for a block by block litter pick up!  This event only comes around once per year and gives you an opportunity to dispose of old items without having to haul them somewhere or pay for disposal!  Acceptable items include: tires, household construction materials, old furniture (couches, mattresses, desks, tables) and electronics! Please see attached PDF flyer for more details.  All items you wish to dispose of need to be curbside prior to 9 a.m. on Saturday October 8th.

Breakfast is held at 2 locations and Clean Sweep Litter supplies (gloves & bags) and a commemorative T-Shirt are picked up there:

Lutheran Social Services - 24th & ParkWelna Hardware - 2400 block of Bloomington

Then volunteers pick up litter after breakfast until noon.

Noon-1:30 - Lunch featuring a Barbeque & Music with Mad Dads and a Community Resource Fair.  Lunch is held at Stewart Park, 2700 block of 12th Avenue South.