On May 14, the department received a report of a stolen 2001 Saturn L300 vehicle from the 300 block of Brown Avenue. The victim identified the suspect as Jackson Isiah Hamilton (18) and said that Hamilton had taken his vehicle without permission and had caused damage to it. The key had been left in the vehicle. Officers spoke with Hamilton at the scene and he admitted to having driven the vehicle but denied taking it from the victim’s property. Hamilton alleged that he found the vehicle wrecked in the area of Market Square. Hamilton then confessed to having driven the car around with some friends. Hamilton was arrested and charged with Unauthorized use of a Motor Vehicle. He was taken into custody without incident.
On may 14, Officers responded to a theft which occurred in the 1300 block of Clarksville St. The reporting person advised that a suspect had stolen a can of beer from the business and concealed it on his person. When confronted about the beer, the suspect, identified as Kerry Ray King (44) said he had put it back. After King left the building, the reporting party saw him open and consume the beer, then discard the can in the trash. Officers located King in the area and detained him. The reporting party then produced video showing King stealing the beer and then opening and consuming it. King was arrested for theft. A history check revealed that King had 2 previous convictions of theft. His charge was enhanced to Felony status. King was processed without incident..
On May 14, a report was received of a Burglary of Vehicle occurring in the 1900 of NW 19th. The complainant advised he left his vehicle at a repair shop on May 12 and picked it up on the 13th at that time he noticed a handgun, holster, and extra magazine were missing from the vehicle. The firearm was entered as stolen in the National Data Base and the investigation is ongoing.
On May 14, a report of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon was received from the victim in the 1300 block of Sperry St. The victim had been confronted by a known suspect who struck him with a approximately 5’ long stick and then pushed him off a bicycle. The victim’s hip was fractured during the assault. Officers were unable to locate the suspect. The suspect is known and an investigation will continue. The victim was admitted to a local hospital.
Officers made 87 traffic stops, 4 adult arrest, and answered 322 calls for service for this reporting period.
