Crime Watch: Week of March 25

03/31/07 3100 block Queens Chapel Rd: Theft under $500
03/31/07 3200 block Perry St: Citation issued for CDS paraphernalia
03/30/07 3600 block Rhode Island Ave: Theft of auto
03/29/07 3200 block Shepherd St: Arrest for possession of CDS
03/28/07 3400 block Rhode Island Ave: Citation issued for public drinking
03/28/07 4200 block Rainier Ave: Theft over $500
03/28/07 3800 block 30th St: Theft from auto
03/28/07 3300 block Rhode Island Ave: Victim suffered gunshot wound to leg
03/28/07 4000 block 34th St: Attempt burglary of commercial business
03/27/07 4000 block 34th St: Burglary of commercial business
03/27/07 3300 block Chauncey Pl: Individual arrested for disorderly conduct
03/26/07 3100 block Queens Chapel Rd: Individual arrested on an open warrant
03/26/07 3100 block Queens Chapel Rd: 2nd degree assault citation for fighting
03/26/07 3100 block Webster St: 1st degree assault with handgun by suspect
03/26/07 3300 block Rhode Island Ave: Theft under $500

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Police Report: May 8-11

Friday May 8th : 3400 block of 11 Newton Street : At about 2 pm officers responded for the report of a woman who had been assaulted by her boyfriend. The boyfriend allegedly punched the woman in the mouth and choked her. She told the officers that she did not want any police assistance and refused to tell the officers what had occurred. She was referred to the District Court Commissioner if she decided to press charges at a later time. Saturday May 9th : Nothing significant to report. Sunday May 10th : 4500 block of Eastern Avenue (BP station) : At about 11 am officers responded for the report of a stolen auto. The officers met with the victim/owner who told them that he left the keys to his 2002 Lincoln on the front seat when he went inside to pay for gas. When he came out of the store he saw his Lincoln being driven up Eastern Avenue towards Rhode Island Avenue by a black male (no further description). A check of the area for the stolen car proved negative and a lookout for it was gi

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