Crime Watch: Week of September 24

10/02/06 3400 block Rhode Island Ave: Citation issued for drinking in public
10/01/06 25th & Queens Chapel Rd: Traffic violation caused vehicle impound
10/01/06 3400 block Rhode Island Ave: Suspect stole bike while victim shopped
10/01/06 4700 block 25th St: Domestic dispute requiring police assistance
10/1/06 3200 block Rhode Island Ave: Unknown suspect(s) stole tools from vehicle
10/01/06 3300 block Chauncy Pl: Suspect arrested for intoxication in public
09/29/06 2700 block Allison St: Suspect ran up to victim and snatched purse
09/29/06 3400 block Rhode Island Ave: Suspect cited for urinating in public
09/28/06 31St & Upshur St: Suspect arrested driving stolen vehicle
09/28/06 4200 block 28th St: Vandalism and theft from auto
09/28/06 3100 block Perry St: Victim reports threat from acquaintance
09/27/06 3300 block Chauncy Pl: Juvenile arrested and released to parent
09/26/06 3400 block Newton Pl: Citizen armed robbery by two males
09/26/06 3100 block Queens Chapel R: Suspect arrested for crack cocaine
09/26/06 3300 block Chillum Rd: Arrest for violation of a protection order
09/26/06 3700 block 37th St: Theft from work vehicle overnight
09/26/06 2200 block Varnum St: Suspect accused of theft of forged checks
09/24/06 3200 block Rhode Island Ave: Arrest for disorderly conduct in public
09/24/06 3200 Queenstown Dr: Co-worker steals property during overnight stay
09/24/06 3600 block Oak Lane: Victim chases and recovers stolen vehicle

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Boston Marathon/West, Texas Spam Campaigns

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Police Report: May 8-11

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