Crime Watch: Week of January 20

01/25/08 3200 block Chillum Rd: Open warrant served after domestic dispute
01/25/08 34th & Windom Rd: Citation issued after traffic stop for unregistered vehicle
01/25/08 4600 block 27th St: Theft of auto
01/25/08 2900 block Allison St: Residential burglary
01/25/08 2200 block Varnum St: Theft under $500
01/24/08 2900 block Queens Chapel Rd: Open warrant served after traffic stop
01/24/08 34th & Rhode Island Av: Citation issued for stolen tags/no vehicle registration
01/24/08 34th & Rhode Island Av: Lost property
01/24/08 3200 block Queenstown Dr: Citation issued for open container
01/24/08 4300 block 41st St: Citation issued for open container
01/24/08 4000 block 29th St: Attempted theft of auto
01/24/08 3300 block Chauncey Pl: Arrest for possession of marijuana
01/23/08 3200 block Queenstown Dr: Vandalism to property
01/22/08 3400 block Rhode Island Av: DWI arrest
01/20/08 4200 block 34th St: Malicious burning
01/20/08 2700 block Upshur St: Armed car jacking
01/20/08 4300 block Kaywood Dr: Attempted theft of auto

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Boston Marathon/West, Texas Spam Campaigns

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Police Report: May 8-11

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