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Jul
19
On Saturday July 12, at about 1:15 pm, a 19 year old male was shot in the legs near the intersection of 35th St W and Grand Av S. The injuries appeared to be non life threatening. The victim says he did not see who shot him and it appears that the victim was targeted.
This case is under investigation so I am not able to release further information.
Jul
7
There’s still plenty of time to “Join the Celebration” and enjoy National Night Out on August 5th. July 22nd is the deadline for applying to close your street for free on NNO. And, if you register your NNO event by July 22, you’ll enter a drawing for door prizes donated by local businesses. It’s easy and free to register your block party and apply to close off your street - both can be done at the same time on one website: www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/nno or by calling 311 (612-673-3000).
The 25th Annual National Night Out will take place on Tuesday, August 5th in more than 140 communities in Minnesota and on more than 1100 blocks in Minneapolis alone. National Night Out brings neighbors together like nothing else does and simply sharing a potluck, some conversation and a few games builds community and safety, block by block.
Be Aware of July 22nd Deadlines for both Registration Prizes and Street Closure.
Use July to get everything ready for NNO August 5. Register your event to get Minnesota Twins tickets (vouchers for 20 tickets), Mystery Point Passes for Nickelodeon Universe at the Mall of America (maximum of 20 passes, first come, first served), child safety cards (maximum of 15 cards per event, first come, first served), free reminder door hangers, free name tags, and free coloring/word search sheets. All events registered by July 22 will be entered into a drawing for a wide array of door prizes donated by Minneapolis businesses.
When registering, you can also request that a police officer drops by your event. You can ask for a fire truck visit and the MPD Canine Unit by calling 311. There’s no guarantee that police or fire (or dogs) will make it to your event but it’s worth asking.
If you want to close your street, it’s free if you apply by July 22nd. From July 22nd to July 31st there is a $100 late fee. No street-closing applications will be accepted after July 31. It’s not necessary to close your street to celebrate NNO; many outstanding events are held in yards, parking lots, garages, parks, buildings, etc.
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Jul
7
Robbery of Person in King Park
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On 7-2-08 at about 1:30 am, there was a Robbery of Person, with a gun, in King Park. 2 Female victims were walking in King Park near 42nd and Nicollet when a Mixed Race male, 18 to 22 years old, about 5′ 8″ to 5′ 10″, light build, black hair, large Afro style, approached the victims with a gun demanding money. The victims complied with the demands, went home and called 911.
If you have any information about this incident or any other crime, please call the MPD Tip Line at 612-692-8477.
If you see any suspicious activity or suspicious vehicles, please call 911 immediately. Get as much information as you can to describe the suspicious behavior and describe the suspects/vehicles. License plate numbers are very important if you can get them.
Remember please;
Please alert your neighbors to this information if they do not receive these e-mails. Also let your neighbors know how to sign up for these alerts. Send a message to safe5.2-on@ccpsafe.org
Please let your block club members know about these events.
Be aware and call 911 with suspicious person calls, if you see suspicious activity/persons.
Keep an eye out for people on the street before exiting your home/vehicle.
When you get into your car, lock your doors and do not just sit in the vehicle parked.
Don’t carry excessive extra cash, credit cards or other items.
Write down the numbers and contact information of all your credit/debit cards so you can call and cancel them immediately should they be taken/lost. Keep this in a safe location.
Get involved with (or start) your neighborhoods Crime & Safety committee
CARAG meets the 2nd Monday of each month, Call Scott Engle 823-2520 for more information
East Harriet meets the 3rd Monday of each month at Java Jacks, contact Matt Perry at 839-3320 for more information.
Kingfield meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at MLK Park, contact Joanna at 823-5980 for more information.
Lyndale meets the second Tuesday of each month at the 5th Pct, contact Mark at 824-9402 for more information.
Get involved with the Stroll Patrols for your neighborhood, contact the above people for more information on when/where these groups meet.
If confronted by someone, comply with what they demand.
If you have any information on this or any other crime please call the MPD Tips line at 612-692-8477
Again, please call 911 with suspicious person/activity complaints if you see something out of the ordinary.
Jun
17
June 17, 2008 ( MINNEAPOLIS ) The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office has charged two juveniles in connection with the double homicide that occurred at 3639 First Avenue South during the night of June 11, 2008. Both juveniles have been certified to adult court in this case under 609.055s2(b) and MN Rules of Juvenile Procedure 18.01s2.
On the morning of June 12, 2008 the boyfriend of the adult female victim came home and found his thirty-six year old girlfriend and her ten year old son deceased in the home. A one year old girl in the home was unharmed. After extensive investigation the Minneapolis Police Homicide Unit arrested two juvenile males on Friday June 13th. This morning, after a grand jury hearing, the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office charged Brian Lee Flowers (date of birth 6-21-1991) and Stafon Edward Thompson (date of birth 5-2-1991) with:
- Murder in the First Degree (Felony) 609.185(a)(1); 609.11; 609.106 s2(1); 609.05
- Murder in the First Degree (Felony) 609.185(a)(3); 609.11; 609.05
- Murder in the First Degree (felony) 609.185(a)(1); 609.11; 609.106s2(1); 609.05
- Murder in the First Degree (Felony) 609.185(a)(3); 609.11; 609.05
At this time the defendants are being transferred from the Juvenile Detention Center to the Adult Detention Center . When that transfer is complete booking photos will be available.
The PIO contact for this case is Sgt. William Palmer.
Brian Flowers Homicide Charges
Stafon Thompson Homicide Charges
First Ave Double Homicide Charges
Sgt. William J. Palmer
Minneapolis Police Department
Public Information Officer
350 South 5th Street Room 130
Minneapolis, Mn 55415
direct 612-673-2896 cell 612-919-9362 fax 612-673-2613
william.palmer@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
police-pio@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
Jun
17
Double homicide update: Two arrested
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June 13, 2008 (MINNEAPOLIS) The Minneapolis Police Homicide Unit has arrested two juveniles in connection with the double homicide at 3639 First Avenue South on June 12, 2008. Both are males, age seventeen, and were acquainted with the victims.
The suspects have been booked at the Hennepin County Juvenile Detention Center for Probable Cause Murder. Due to their status as juveniles there will be no further personal information released and booking photos are not available.
Even though investigators are not seeking additional suspects at this time they are still asking that anyone with information about this case contact the Minneapolis Police Homicide Unit at 612-673-2941. The investigation at the crime scene is also continuing due to the complexity of the forensic investigation.
The PIO contact for this case is Sgt. William Palmer. Questions regarding this update will be taken until 10:30 p.m. tonight and after 8 a.m. tomorrow.
Updates from the Minneapolis Police Department, 5th Precinct e-mail notices.
Jun
13
Tragedy in the Neighborhood
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As we wait to learn more, our hearts go out to the friends and family of the mother and son slain on the 3600 block of 1st Avenue. We welcome any ideas to help our neighbors cope with such a horrible event.
Jun
12
Crime Alert: Two found dead in South Minneapolis duplex (Updated)
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June 12, 2008 ( MINNEAPOLIS ) Shortly after 7 a.m. officers from the Fifth Precinct responded to the 3600 block of First Avenue South for an unknown trouble call. When they got to the scene the officers found the bodies of an adult female and a juvenile male inside the lower unit of a duplex. Both were victims of an apparent homicide.
The Minneapolis Police Department Homicide Unit is investigating this case. There are no suspects in custody at this time. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the Minneapolis Police Homicide Unit at 612-673-2941. The identities of the victims and the causes of death will be determined and released by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office.
The PIO contact for this case today is Sgt. Jesse Garcia III. Contact Sgt. William Palmer for future updates.
Sgt. William J. Palmer
Minneapolis Police Department
Public Information Officer
350 South 5th Street Room 130
Minneapolis, Mn 55415
direct 612-673-2896 cell 612-919-9362 fax 612-673-2613
william.palmer@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
police-pio@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
May
29
Kingfield Special E-Mail Notice
May 29, 2008
Last night there was a 911 call placed by a resident in the 5th precinct regarding a loud party. When on-duty officers responded, they discovered the party was attended by some off-duty officers. At some point prior to the on-duty officers arriving, two off-duty officers had left the party and allegedly fired their weapons. Internal Affairs investigators were called to the scene. Two officers have been placed on paid administrative leave. There are active criminal and Internal Affairs investigations regarding this incident. The MPD is limited by data practices from releasing most details at this time.
The Minneapolis Police Department is taking these allegations very seriously. Numerous investigators were on the scene last night attempting to discern the facts of the case. If you have questions please feel free to call me and I will attempt to answer as best I can.
Sgt. William J. Palmer
Minneapolis Police Department
Public Information Officer
350 South 5th Street Room 130
Minneapolis, Mn 55415
direct 612-673-2896 cell 612-919-9362 fax 612-673-2613
william.palmer@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
police-pio@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
May
23
Crime Alert: Burglary Trend Update
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We are seeing a Burglary pattern emerging and want you to let you know about this.
Since Wednesday 5-21-08 we have had 8 burglaries to garages, mainly in the Kenny and Armatage neighborhoods. These have all been Forced entry. They have occurred at;
50xx Xerxes Av S
59xx Newton Av S
58xx Colfax Av S
3xx Elmwood Pl W
59xx Washburn Av S
59xx Russell Av S
56xx Dupont Av S
52xx York Av S
We need your help to stop this person. If you see any suspicious activity, please call 911.
We would also like to remind residents that we need you to write down the MAKE, MODEL and SERIAL NUMBER of your valuable items. Without these numbers (or an Operation ID number) it is very difficult for us to recover your property or have enough evidence to prove the burglar has your items. We enter the MAKE, MODEL and SERIAL NUMBER of any stolen property into the NCIC ( National Crime Information Center ) computer, so any police officer in the U.S. will know it’s stolen from Minneapolis if they find it. We also check local Pawn Shops using the APS (Automated Pawn System) with MAKE, MODEL and SERIAL NUMBER to see if anyone is pawning stolen items. The best way to help yourself and the police department is to keep a current list of these numbers in a safe place. It only takes a few hours to go through your house writing down these numbers off your valuable items, and minutes as you purchase new items.
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May
22
As Memorial Day weekend approaches, many of you may be getting ready to go on short vacations to see family, friends or loved ones. Keep in mind that criminals are aware of dates when more residents may be likely to be gone and they may be looking to commit crimes of opportunity over this long weekend. We want your vacations to be as stress-free as possible, including returning to an untouched home and vehicle.
This is a reminder to lock your doors, lock or pin your windows, and keep valuables out of your vehicles. Attached are two forms: preventing residential burglary and preventing theft from auto/auto theft. Please view them and feel free to print and distribute as many copies as you’d like to neighbors, friends, family, loved ones, or others you think may be interested.
If you would like some tips on protecting your home while on vacation, please visit the City of Minneapolis Police Dept site for the tips.
You can find additional crime prevention tips at http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/police/crime-prevention/.
Remember please:
1. Please pass this information on to your neighbors if they do not receive these emails (copy emails and paste them into a new message rather than forwarding them). Tell your neighbors how to sign up for these alerts – visit http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/police/crimealert/signup.asp.
2. Please let your block club members know about these events.
3. Be aware of your surroundings. Call 911 on any suspicious activity, persons, or vehicles.
4. Watch for people on the street before exiting your home or vehicle.
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