On May 2, another report of a Burglary of Building was taken in the 1200 block of Bonham St. The same building had been burglarized on May 1, the suspect’s staging property for theft but being interrupted. In this instance, suspects had reentered the building and had stolen an air conditioner as well as brass fittings. They also damaged a metal door and a hot water heater. A possible suspect was named, evidence was collected and the investigation will continue.
On May 3, Officers were notified of Burglary of a Residence in the 400 block of NE 17th. The suspect took several items from the garage of the residence as well as a laundry room. The items were taken across the street and left in an abandoned lot, presumably to be retrieved by the thief at another time. Officers obtained evidence to include video of the suspect and the crime is under investigation.
On May 3, Officers arrested Helen Nicole Cannaday (37) in the 1300 block of W. Shiloh St on an outstanding warrant for Manufacture or Delivery of a Controlled Substance. She was arrested without incident.
On May 4, Officers responded to the 400 block of York Street after receiving multiple calls on 911 reporting an assault. They met a victim who advised she had been assaulted by Courtney Lynn Jones (35). The victim alleged that Jones had assaulted her with his fist and had choked her and spit on her. The assaults had occurred in multiple locations as the victim was in Jones’ vehicle at the time of the assault. Jones had also taken the victim’s phone away as she attempted to call 911. There was physical evidence to collaborate these claims. Jones was arrested for Assault with strangulation and Interfering with an emergency phone call. It was later established that Jones had multiple previous convictions for assault/family violence. The charge was enhanced to habitual, a felony. Jones was arrested without incident.
On May 4, Officers responded to a subject in the area of 8th SE and Austin “Charging at vehicles” while screaming profanities. Officers arrived and located Thomas Duane Taylor (67), who was known to them, in the area. Taylor was in a state of intoxication and there were alcoholic beverages and narcotics paraphernalia present. A local check revealed Taylor to have 5 outstanding warrants. When advised of the warrants, Taylor began to threaten the officers stating that he would “Kill them”. Officers attempted to deescalate the situation but eventually were forced to use physical force to take Taylor into custody. Taylor assaulted both officers by striking with his fist and then bit one officer on the arm. Taylor was arrested and charged with multiple counts of Assaulting a Peace Officer, Resisting Arrest, and Terroristic Threat Against a Peace Officer as well as the warrants for Assault, Threat, and Disorderly Conduct. The bitten officer was treated at a local medical facility.
On May 4, Officers responded to a criminal trespass in the 300 block of E. Houston. Upon arrival they were notified of an assault of an elderly individual. The known suspect had began interrupting a church service and another member had escorted him outside. Later when the reporting person went to check and make sure the suspect had left, he found him in the act of assaulting another member, a 68 year old male, on the parking lot by stomping on him. The reporting party protected the victim and the suspect then attacked him but left after being restrained by the reporting party. The investigation is ongoing.
On May 4, a report of a Burglary of a vehicle in the 4100 block of Enchanted Drive was taken. The suspect had entered an unlocked vehicle and stolen the handgun, which was contained in a holster. The holster was recovered by the victim while he was walking in the street near the residence. Investigation will continue. The handgun was entered as stolen in NCIC.
Officers made 68 traffic stops, 11 adult arrest, and answered 330 calls for service for this reporting period.
