May 30
Now You See It – Fraud
200 block of W Alexander St
Officers responded to the location in reference to a reported fraud involving a Western Union transaction. Upon arrival, it was learned that an unknown male had entered the store and requested to complete a Western Union money transfer in the amount of $2,960.00. The male provided the full amount in cash to the store clerk, who counted the money in his presence.
The suspect then asked if he could recount the cash himself. During this recount, he used sleight of hand to conceal approximately $1,800.00, which he placed into his hand and then into his pocket without the clerk noticing.
May 31
Badwill – Theft
2800 block of James L Redman Pkwy
An officer responded to the location and met with the complainant, who reported her electric bicycle, valued at $538, was stolen from the business while she was shopping.
Murals in Town – Criminal
Mischief/Graffiti
500 block of Whitehall St
Officers responded to a residence where they met with the homeowner. The homeowner reported that his driveway had been vandalized with graffiti, specifically the letters “TTG” sprayed in black paint, sometime overnight or early this morning. He expressed that he did not wish to pursue charges but wanted to document the incident.
June 1
Faker! – Shoplifting – APAD
2600 block of James L Redman Pkwy
An officer responded to the location following a report of a shoplifter being detained in the Loss Prevention Office. Upon arrival, the officer made contact with Loss Prevention and the suspect. The suspect was observed selecting merchandise from store shelves and placing the items into a shopping cart. The suspect then proceeded to the customer service desk, where she requested a refund for a pair of socks she had just removed from the sales floor. She presented a fraudulent receipt for the item and was issued a refund in the amount of $14.88. Following the fraudulent return, the suspect exited the store with 21 additional items in her cart, passing all points of sale without attempting to pay. The total value of the unpaid merchandise was $242.22. Including the $14.88 obtained through the fraudulent refund, the total amount involved was $257.10. The suspect was subsequently stopped and detained by Loss Prevention personnel. The suspect was released after completing the APAD Acknowledgement Form.
June 3
Don’t Drink & Drive – DUI w/Prop Damage Arrest
N Wheeler St/S Frontage Rd
An officer, while assisting with a crash investigation, determined that the at-fault driver appeared to be impaired. Upon completion of the crash investigation, the officer conducted a DUI investigation. The driver was arrested and transported to Orient Road Jail.
Popeye – NVDL
2400 block of James L Redman Pkwy
An officer conducted a traffic stop due to an equipment violation (Faulty headlamp). The driver was determined to be NVDL with a prior conviction, making this a second offense. The driver was placed under arrest and transported to Orient Road Jail.
June 4
Looks Like a Place to Nap – Trespassing After Warning
3500 block of W Baker St
An officer responded to a report of a subject sleeping inside the business. Upon arrival, he identified a subject asleep on top of one of the folding tables located inside the premises. A records check confirmed that the subject was previously trespassed from the property on May 3. The subject was placed under arrest for trespassing after warning and transported to Orient Road Jail.
Not a Ninja – Loitering and Prowling
700 block of Avenue E
Officers responded to a residence under construction in reference to a report of an individual observed at the rear of the property. Upon arrival, officers conducted a check of the premises and observed a large cardboard barrier, approximately four feet in height, positioned in front of the front door, obstructing visibility. Behind the cardboard, officers located an individual. The subject was placed under arrest for Loitering and Prowling. An electronic Criminal Report Affidavit (eCRA) was completed, and the subject was transported to Orient Road Jail.
June 5
Jesus is Watching – Criminal Mischief
2400 block of Walden Woods Dr
An officer responded to a business regarding a report of an individual on the property without permission. While conducting a check of the premises for possible trespassers, the officer observed a broken “angel” yard ornament. The damage appeared to be deliberate and malicious, as the ornament looked to have been forcefully thrown to the ground.
