The Kennedale Police Department reported the following 24 incidents for the two period of October 22 through November 4, 2017 including trepass, forgery, bank robbery AND a found wallet.{{more: continue …}}
These reports and others 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: Oct 22-28 …
10/22 – Criminal Trespass – W. Kennedale Parkway: At 12:48 a.m. an officer was approached by a store employee about a male who was in the business illegally. The male had been given a criminal trespass warning on 10/21/2017 and was not allowed to be on the property. The male acknowledged receiving the warning and dispatch confirmed a written warning on file for the male. He was placed under arrest for criminal trespass and transported to jail for booking.
10/22 – Missing Person (Adult) – Elm Brook Drive: At 4:44 p.m. a father reported his adult son as missing. The son, who attends high school in Arlington, left home on 10/20/2017 to go to the store but never returned. The father had tracked the son?s cell phone to several residences in Arlington but did not find his son or the vehicle at any of them. A report was generated and the son was entered into the national database as missing.
10/23 – Driving While Intoxicated 2nd – Dick Price Road: At 1:22 a.m. an officer was parked and monitoring traffic when a vehicle pulled in behind him. The vehicle, a 2005 GMC Savannah, was occupied by an adult male driver who smelled of alcoholic beverage. There was an open container of beer in the center console as well. The officer began interviewing the driver, who was unable to successfully complete a field sobriety assessment. He was arrested for DWI 2nd, due to a prior conviction for DWI. He was transported to jail for booking and a voluntary blood draw.
10/23 – Fraud Use/Possession of Identifying Info – S. New Hope Road: At 8:40 a.m. a victim reported that an unknown suspect had obtained a credit card in the victim?s name. It is unknown who the suspect is or how he obtained the victim?s information.
10/23 – Possession Control Substance – W. Kennedale Parkway: At 12:55 p.m. officers responded to a report of a male in a vehicle using narcotics. The officers located the reported vehicle with the driver, an adult male, still inside. The male was interviewed and became very agitated and nervous. Officers observed a syringe on the seat and began a search of the vehicle. The suspect was found to be in possession of black tar heroin. He was arrested and transported to jail for booking.
10/25 – Criminal Mischief $2,500 to $30,000 – Corry A. Edwards Drive: At 8:14 a.m. an officer received a report from a city employee of an open fire hydrant that was allowed to run for an extended period of time. It is unknown who opened the hydrant.
10/25 – Criminal Mischief – Shady Bend Drive: At 11:05 a.m. an officer received a report of a broken ceramic object on a backyard patio. The residents of the home stated that an unknown person had broken the ceramic item, which appeared to be a piggy bank, during the overnight hours.
10/25 – Application for Mental Detention and Observation – E. Kennedale Parkway: At 2:44 p.m. officers responded to a report of a disturbance. A female reported that her estranged husband had just left the location. The husband was stopped by a responding officer. The female advised that she and the male were outside of her place of employment. The male, who has been separated from the female for nine months, wanted to return home. The female would not allow him to return. The male reportedly pulled a handgun from the vehicle and threatened at least twice to harm himself. A handgun was found in the male?s vehicle. The male was transported to JPS Hospital for an emergency mental evaluation and treatment.
10/26 – Possession Drug Paraphernalia – Bluebonnet Lane: During school hours a resource officer was contacted about a male trespassing on the high school campus. A previous criminal trespass warning had been given to the male, who was not allowed to be on campus. The male and another male companion were located in the school parking area but ran off campus. They were located by the resource officer on a nearby street. The male was arrested for the trespass and was transported to jail for booking. He was also found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia during the arrest.
10/26 – Aggravated Robbery w/Firearm – N. Little School Road: At 11:54 a.m. officers responded to a robbery in progress. A male had entered a bank and demanded money from a teller. The male stated that he had a firearm but did not display it. After getting money form the teller the male left the area in a dark colored Chevrolet HHR.
10/28 – Assault Impede Breath/Circulation (Family Violence) – At 12:08 p.m. officers responded to a domestic disturbance. A husband and wife had been in an argument that became physical. The husband grabbed the female around the throat and impeded her breathing for a short period of time. The female had injuries consistent with her story of the incident. The husband was arrested for the family violence assault and was transported to jail for booking.
10/25 – Incident – N. Little School Road: At 7:16 p.m. an officer responded to a complaint of a city ordinance violation. The compliant was received and documented in a report for code enforcement.
Incident Reports: Oct 29 – Nov 4 …
10/29 – Driving While intoxicated – Swiney Hiett Road: At 3:09 a.m. an officers stopped a vehicle for erratic driving. The adult male driver had his adult spouse and his children, ages 3 and 5, in the vehicle with him. The driver appeared to be intoxicated and the officer observed a bottle of tequila and several unopened cans of cold beer in the vehicle. The suspect was unable to successfully complete a field sobriety assessment. He was arrested and transported to jail for a voluntary blood draw and booking. The vehicle and children were released to his spouse, who had not been drinking.
10/29 – Possession Marijuana – N. Dick Price Road: At 3:52 p.m. an officer stopped a vehicle for an equipment violation. The adult male driver and his juvenile female passenger were in the front seat. The officer detected a strong odor of marijuana inside of the vehicle. The officer asked the male to step from the vehicle. When he did a small bag of marijuana fell from his lap onto the ground. The officer secured the driver in handcuffs and seized the drug. Upon having the female exit the vehicle, a second bag of marijuana was found in the console. The male also had multiple arrest warrants out of Forest Hill. He was arrested and transported to jail for booking. The female was released to a family member who responded to the scene.
10/30 – Burglary – Dick Price Road: At 7:44 a.m. a victim reported that her business was burglarized by unknown person(s). The office was entered by an entry door being forced open. Cash was taken from a cash register in the building.
10/30 – Burglary – Dick Price Road: At 8:46 a.m. a victim reported that a storage container was broken into at his business. Person(s) unknown removed several hundred dollars in tools and electronics. Entry was gained by cutting a security bolt holding the door in place.
10/30 – Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle – W. Kennedale Parkway: At 11:36 a.m. an officer stopped a black Cadillac Escalade with an expired temporary license plate. The vehicle?s interior had been stripped except for the driver?s seat. The adult male driver stated that he worked for a body shop and had been paid money to drive the vehicle to his shop. The vehicle was discovered to be stolen out of White Settlement. An Auto Theft Task Force investigator responded and took charge of the suspect and vehicle. The suspect was transported to Mansfield for further questioning. The vehicle was impounded and placed on hold.
10/30 – Information Report – Greenview Lane: At 4:04 p.m. a victim reported that he and his wife have been receiving threats via cell phones from their adult son. The son lives in Dallas County and suffers from a mental disorder. To date the threats have only been via the phones and the son has not been at the home.
10/30 – Accident – E. Kennedale Parkway: At 5:46 p.m. a victim reported that her 2016 Toyota was damaged by another vehicle. The victim stated that she was proceeding though a green light on Kennedale Parkway at Eden Road when a tan 4 door sedan ran through the red light and struck her vehicle. The suspect did not stop but continued on toward Mansfield on Kennedale Parkway.
10/30 – Abandoned /Found Property – E. Kennedale Parkway: At 3:01 p.m. an officer received a wallet that was found in the parking lot of a business. The wallet contained identification, cash, and credit cards. The owner could not be contacted. The wallet was secured until the owner can be reached.
10/31 – Assault by Contact – At 9:26 a.m. officers responded to a domestic disturbance. A male and female were arguing when the argument became physical. There were no injuries requiring medical attention but the female did have marks consistent with their stories. Based on accounts from the two adults, the male was determined to be the aggressor. He was cited for simple assault and released to go to work.
11/2 – Forgery of Financial Instrument – W. Kennedale Parkway: At 5:07 p.m. officers responded to a forgery in progress. An adult male was attempting to pass a forged check at a local bank. The male was on scene and officers took him into custody after confirming that the check was forged. He was transported to jail for booking.
11/3 – Aggravated Assault – Tower Drive: At 3:44 a.m. officers responded to a fight in progress. Two employees at a business had begun to argue when one of the employees began to assault the other. At one point the suspect attempted to strike the victim with a sledge hammer. The fight was documented on company security video. The suspect was arrested and transported to jail for booking.
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