The Kennedale Police Department reported the following incidents for the weeks of March 19 through April 1. {{more: CONTINUE …}}
These reports were in addition to on-going investigations. These do not include calls where no report was written. Some of the offenses, after further investigation, may have been deemed unfounded
Incident Reports …
3/19 – Assault Bodily Injury (Family Violence) – At 9:42 a.m. officers responded to a domestic disturbance. A male and female were arguing over the male?s lost wallet. The female advised that during the argument the male had slapped her with an open hand. The female had no injuries consistent with the assault and refused to write a statement. The male stated that he did not assault the female. Both parties exhibited aggressive behavior while officers were present. Because the assault could not be proven no charges were filed. The male had multiple arrest warrants from three cities and was placed under arrest. He was transported to jail for booking.
3/20 – Possession Drug Paraphernalia – W. Kennedale Parkway: At 12:34 a.m. an officer stopped a vehicle for an equipment violation. The male driver and his female passenger were both interviewed due to a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. During the interview the driver was found to be in possession of various pieces of paraphernalia used to package and distribute marijuana. He also had an arrest warrant issued from Fort Worth. He was arrested and transported to jail for booking on the warrant. He was cited for the paraphernalia.
3/20 – Possession of Marijuana – Arthur Drive: At 2:53 a.m. officers stopped two suspicious males on investigation of attempted vehicle burglary. A complainant had called to say that the males attempted to enter his vehicle. One of the males was found to be in possession of marijuana and related paraphernalia. Because the male was a juvenile he was released to the custody of his mother. The mother stated that her son was already on probation for vehicle burglary. Charges will be referred to the juvenile justice center.
3/20 – Abandoned Vehicle – N. Little School Road: Officers were dispatched to an abandoned vehicle in a traffic lane. A complainant reported that two occupants had been driving the vehicle, a 1991 Chevrolet truck, when they suddenly stopped in the road and ran away on foot. While officers were out with the truck the occupants were spotted some distance away but fled again when officers called out to them. The vehicle was impounded for safekeeping and the owner contacted.
3/20 – Theft – $2,500 to $30,000 – Sonoma Drive: At 1:20 p.m. a victim called to report that his 2005 Ford truck was stolen. He stated that the unlocked truck was parked at the curb and the keys were in the ignition. During the interview an Auto Theft Task Force detective arrived with a theft warrant for the reporting person?s arrest. It was determined that the truck was repossessed. The reporting person was transported to jail for booking on the warrant.
3/23 – Found Property – E. IH 20: At 11:25 a.m. an officer was handed a wallet that had been found on the service road to I-20. The wallet contained a valid Texas driver license as well as cash and credit cards. Attempts to contact the person on the license were unsuccessful. The wallet and contents were placed in property for safe keeping.
3/23 – Burglary – E. Kennedale Parkway: At 1:45 p.m. a victim reported that his storage unit was burglarized.
3/23 – Assault by Contact – Trent Street: At 4:24 p.m. officers responded to an assault complaint. An adult female complained that her boyfriend had slapped her on the forehead and had left the property. The victim had no injuries and stated that she felt no pain from the assault. The boyfriend was later found after creating a disturbance at a nearby store. He was arrested on an outstanding warrant from Fort Worth for Assault against the Elderly. He was transported to jail for booking.
3/24 – Burglary – Estates Drive: At 1:56 p.m. a victim reported that unknown person(s) had forced open his front door and entered the home without permission. Suspect(s) took cash and property. Damage to the door was estimated at $400.00.
3/24 – Abandoned Vehicle – Everman Kennedale Road: At 7:50 p.m. an officer responded to a report of an abandoned vehicle. The 2000 Dodge truck was left unattended in the traffic lane. The vehicle was impounded for safekeeping.
3/28 – Assault by Threat – At 12:30 p.m. a school resource officer received a report of an assault by threat at school. A substitute teacher was reported to have threatened a student while in class. Statements were taken and forwarded to detectives for further review and action.
3/26 – Incident – North Road: At 1:58 p.m. officers responded to a report of multiple gun shots fired in the area of 500 North Road. Several witnesses described a pickup truck and a sedan in the area at the time of the shots. A search of the area along the roadway turned up a single 9mm shell casing. The truck was located at a nearby residence. Officers observed spent casings in the bed, one of which matched the one found on the side of the road.The driver denied owning or firing a gun and stated that the truck was his father?s. The father was contacted and discovered to be very intoxicated as well as uncooperative. He denied owning or firing a gun as well.
3/27 – Missing Person – North Road: At 12:41 a.m. a mother reported her 16 year old son as a runaway. The juvenile was ordered by court authorities to check into a drug rehab facility in Dallas and he did not want to go. He was entered into a national database as a runaway.
3/27 – Burglary – E. Kennedale Parkway: At 3:47 a.m., officers responded to a report of a burglar alarm with glass breakage. The first officer on scene observed a male run from the building, which is a convenience store.The officer gave chase on foot until the suspect got into a waiting vehicle and fled west on Kennedale Parkway. A second responding officer observed the vehicle and attempted to stop it in the 1200 block of High Ridge Street. Two male suspects jumped from the vehicle and fled on foot. One of the suspects was located on the roof of a nearby building. The second suspect was not located but officers were able to obtain a possible identification for a warrant. The suspect?s vehicle contained property identified as being taken from the store. The property was returned to the owner of the business. A video of the offense was obtained from the store?s security camera system. The suspect was transported to jail for booking. He was charged with burglary and fleeing in a vehicle. No bail had been set.
3/27 – Theft of Material ALUM/BRNZ/COPPER/BRASS < 30K – W. Kennedale Parkway: At 7:00 a.m. a business owner reported that person(s) unknown removed copper wiring from the building, leaving it without power. The value of the wire was listed at $4,500.00.
3/27 – Theft $2,500 to $30,000 – W. Kennedale Parkway: At 10:39 a.m. a business owner reported that a former employee had forged two checks issued to the business by customers. The business is checking to see if there are other forgeries that haven?t been uncovered.
3/27 – Forgery – Colonial Court: At 3:24 p.m. an officer received a report of a check forgery. A business owner reported that several checks were written on his business account number but with different payer information. The case is being investigated by detectives.
3/29 – Application for Mental Detention and Observation: At 1:06 a.m. officers responded to a report of a person threatening to shoot himself with a rifle. On arrival the 20 year old male was located but did not have the rifle with him. The threats arose out of anargument the male had with his wife over a previous relationship she had been involved in. The wife reported that he had tried to jump from the car while driving on the freeway. The male was transported to JPS Hospital for observation when he said that he needed to speak to someone about the threats.
3/30 – Theft $2,500 to $30,000 – S. Eden Road: At 1:41 p.m. avictim reported that his Open Road travel trailer was taken. No value was given. The trailer was stored at the location.
3/31 – Possession Dangerous Drug – Little Road: At 2:19 a.m.an officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. The two female occupants were interviewed about the smell of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle.The passenger had an arrest warrant issued out of Arlington. The driver was found to be in possession of marijuana. Both were arrested and prepared for transport to jail. The driver asked an officer to get money from her wallet. The officer retrieved the money and began to count in front of the arrestee when he found a bag of Xanax with the money. The female was also charged with possession of that narcotic as well. All contraband was placed in evidence after field testing.
3/31 – Terroristic Threat – At 8:10 a.m. a juvenile student at the high school threw an inert hand grenade into a crowded locker room, causing panic as the students ran out. A school resource officer responded and interviewed the student, who was detained by faculty. The student admitted to throwing the grenade as a joke. He will be charged with terroristic threat through the juvenile justice center.
3/31 – Burglary of Vehicle – W. Kennedale Parkway: At 5:04 p.m. a victim reported that he cashed his paycheck at his bank in Arlington and placed the cash in the glove box of his Chevrolet truck. The victim then droveto Dollar General and went inside. The victim stated that person(s) unknown entered his vehicle and removed the cash. The victim believes that a suspect may have been following him from the bank.
4/1 – Evading Arrest or Detention (Vehicle) – E. Kennedale Parkway: At 1:51 a.m. an officer responded to a suspicious person complaint. The vehicle was observed traveling at a high rate of speed toward Eden Road. The vehicle, a white PT Cruiser, left the road and then drove back onto the pavement. The driver refused to stop until he entered the Mansfield city limits. The vehicle had blown a tire and was being driven on the metal rim. Upon stopping, the driver was handcuffed and gave several different names. The vehicle belonged to his brother. During the interview it was determined that the driver had ingested a rock of crack cocaine and was in medical distress. He was released to medics for transport to the hospital. A warrant will be issued later.
4/1 ? Theft by Check – W. Kennedale Parkway: At 11:30 a.m. a victim reported that a stolen check had been passed by a possible known suspect. The check was stolen from a batch belonging to an Arlington business. The suspect is observed on security video passing the check.
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