On Feb. 19, Officers contacted Derwin Louis Hardison (61) in the 400 block of NE 1st for a city ordinance violation. Hardison gave a name of Darrell Smith. Smith was found to be in possession of narcotics paraphernalia. A subsequent search of Smith’s Person revealed an ID card confirming his identity as Derwin Louis Hardison. Hardison was wanted for an outstanding Parole Warrant as well as local misdemeanor warrants. Hardison was arrested on the warrants as well as for Failure to ID as a Fugitive from Justice.
On Feb. 19 at 8:50 p.m., Officers responded to disturbance call in the 3200 block of Clarksville St. investigation revealed that the suspect, Juan Jose Franco (19) had struck his live in girlfriend several times with his fist, and then tried to push her in front of a moving vehicle on Clarksville St. The driver and passenger of the vehicle had remained on scene and confirmed the information. The victim had obvious injuries from the assault, but did not wish to pursue charges saying she had no where else to go.. Officers made contact with Franco, who admitted to having assaulted the victim. Franco was arrested for Aggravated Assault to a Family Member for attempting to push the victim into traffic.
On Feb. 18, Officers made contact with Natasha Marie Kara (36) after stopping her for defective equipment. Kara was found to be in possession of Methamphetamine. She was arrested and charged woth Possession of Controlled Substance. The narcotics were located in the front passenger seat of Kara’s vehicle.
On Feb. 19, an officer took a report of a stolen firearm in the 3400 block of W. Houston. Thje owner suspects an individual who had been living in the residence for the past several months and recently moved out. The firearm was located in an area that would not have been chanced upon by a stranger which further points to the known suspect. Investigation will continue.
Officers made 54 traffic stops, 10 adult arrest, and answered 283 calls for service on for this reporting period February 19, 2024
