The Kennedale Police Department reported the following incidents for the second week of December. These reports were in addition to on-going investigations. {{more:Read more…}}These do not include calls where no report was written. Some of the offenses, after further investigation, may have been deemed unfounded.
Incident Reports
1/18 – Application for Mental Detention and Observation – At 5:25 p.m. officers responded to a report of a known male leaving a group home. The male, who has been handled in the past for violent outbreaks against staff and residents in the home, had gotten into an altercation with a staff member. The male, who suffers from a number of mental health issues, fled to a business at Kennedale Parkway and I-20. The male was taken into custody after stating that he wanted to harm the staff member he had argued with. He was transported to JPS Hospital for observation and treatment.
1/15 – Driving While Intoxicated – 700 block of W. Kennedale Parkway: At 1:28 a.m. an officer stopped a vehicle for erratic driving and for a traffic violation. The driver, a female, appeared to be intoxicated, stating that she had been drinking vodka. The female driver was unable to successfully perform a field sobriety assessment and was arrested for DWI. She was transported to jail where she gave a voluntary blood sample for analysis.
1/15 – Possession Control Substance – 5600 block of E. IH 20: At 3:26 a.m. an officer observed a vehicle stopped in the traffic lane of the service road. The officer stopped to see if assistance was needed and noted that the vehicle was in gear and the driver had his foot on the brake. The driver attempted to drive away as the officer approached but pulled into a nearby parking lot. The driver, a male, appeared intoxicated and smelled of an alcoholic beverage. The driver was unable to successfully complete a field sobriety test due to a language barrier as he spoke mostly Spanish. The driver was taken into custody and transported to jail where a blood draw warrant was filed by the officer and signed by a judge. The blood sample was obtained by jail medical staff. While being booked in, the suspect was found to be in possession of a small bag of cocaine. He was charged with the drug possession and DWI.
1/15 – Animal Bite – 6700 block of Oak Crest Drive W.: At 1:24 p.m. an officer responded to a dog bite complaint. An adult male was holding on to a stray dog that had bitten two of his juvenile family members. The officer transported the animal to the Fort Worth Shelter for quarantine.
1/20 ? Aggravated Robbery (Firearm) – 200 block of W. Kennedale Parkway: At 10:11 p.m. officers responded to a report of an armed robbery. Two males entered the Subway restaurant and displayed a handgun. The males demanded the money from the register and safe and then fled the store on foot. The robbery was captured on the video security system.
1/20 ? Theft $750 to $2,500 – Winding Creek Drive: At 3:15 p.m. a victim reported that her identity was stolen by unknown person(s) and was used to open several credit accounts.
1/21 – Application for Mental Detention and Observation – At 10:41 a.m. officers responded to a disturbance. A known male with several mental issues stated that he was assaulted by two males. On arrival, the male was screaming at the non-existent males he claimed had assaulted him. The male was transported to JPS Hospital for mental evaluation and treatment.
1/21 – Animal Bite – 300 block of Spring Branch Lane: Officers responded to a report of a dog biting a female juvenile. Two stray dogs had been in the area and bit the juvenile on the leg. The dogs had fled the area before officers arrived.
1/17 – Death Investigation – Oak Crest Drive E.: At 11:45 a.m. officers responded to a death investigation. A 72 year old female victim was found deceased by her husband. The medical examiner?s office was contacted and released the victim to the family?s funeral home of choice. No suspicious circumstances were observed and the victim had been having health issues.
1/17 ? Theft < $100 – 100 block of W. Kennedale Parkway: At 8:28 p.m. a male victim reported that his wallet was stolen while he was at a local convenience store. The victim was able to provide a suspect description and stated that wallet had cash and credit cards in it.
1/20 – Evading Arrest or Detention (Vehicle) – 7000 block of E. Kennedale Parkway: At 12:14 a.m. an officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. The vehicle fled as soon as the officer approached the driver door. The officer attempted to catch the vehicle but was unable to do so safely and discontinued. The vehicle information and license plate were obtained from the police unit?s in-car video and a warrant will be issued.
1/20 – Evading Arrest or Detention (Vehicle) – 800 block of Paula Lane: At 2:45 a.m. an officer observed a car following a motorcycle in a residential neighborhood. The motorcycle did not have a tail light and the officer attempted a traffic stop. After a short chase the motorcycle stopped and the driver charged the officer?s vehicle. The officer took the driver into custody immediately and asked why he didn?t pull over. The driver stated that he bought the motorcycle two weeks ago and was afraid it might be stolen due to the ignition being punched out. The motorcycle did come back as stolen out of Fort Worth and the driver also had an arrest warrant from Tarrant County. The motorcycle was impounded and the driver taken to jail for booking.
1/20 – Burglary – 1200 block of N. Little School Road: At 8:16 a.m. officers responded to a burglar alarm at a nail salon. The owner responded shortly after and stated that all of the television sets were taken from the business. The video security system recorded the offense as it occurred. At 8:13 a.m. two males in a stolen black Dodge truck were observed removing the televisions. None of the surrounding businesses were open at the time of the burglary.
1/23 ? Vehicle Burglary – Winterwood Drive: At 6:27 a.m. a victim reported that person(s) unknown had entered his unlocked 2016 Jeep to remove an electronic stereo subwoofer. The victim provided a possible suspect in the offense. The burglary occurred overnight.
1/24 – Assault by Contact – At 8:54 p.m. officers responded to a domestic disturbance. A female reported that she and her husband were arguing when he slapped her in the face. A witness provided confirmation of the assault. The husband was taken into custody for the assault as well as for outstanding warrants from Arlington. He was transported to jail for booking.
1/25 ? Unlawfully Carrying Weapon – 200 block of S. New Hope Road: At 3:52 a.m. an officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. The driver, a male, appeared nervous and smelled of an alcoholic beverage. He had an open container of beer in the vehicle console. The driver was unable to successfully complete a field sobriety assessment and was taken into custody for investigation of DWI. The male was found to be in possession of methamphetamine as well as a fully loaded 9mm handgun. He was transported to jail for breath testing and booking.
1/26 ? Theft $2,500 to $30,000 – Arthur Drive: A victim reported to police that a contractor gave her an estimate for landscaping work back in December. The victim paid a large deposit up front and the contractor never returned to perform the work.
1/26 ? Theft $750 to $2,500 – 4300 block of Eden Road S.: AT 4:58 p.m. a victim reported to police that his 1997 Chevrolet truck was stolen from a repair shop. The vehicle did not run due to engine issues. Person(s) unknown removed the vehicle, possibly with a wrecker. The date and time of the theft is unknown.
1/26 ? Assault Bodily Injury (Family Violence) – At 8:03 p.m. officers responded to a domestic disturbance. The victim reported he was at home when he answered the door. The suspect, who is the victim?s father-in-law, struck the victim several times in the face as soon as he opened the door. The victim was able to separate from the suspect who then tried to assault the victim?s mother-in-law. The suspect had been drinking and appeared to be under the influence. He was arrested for the assault and transported to jail.
1/27 – Abandoned Vehicle – 1200 block of W. Kennedale Parkway: At 12:30 a.m. an officer observed an abandoned vehicle parked in the exit of an open business. The unattended vehicle had broken down and the driver reported to staff on-site that she was leaving the vehicle where it was. The vehicle was impounded as a traffic hazard.
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