The Kennedale Police Department reported the following incidents for the weeks of March 5- 18. {{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. Read more @ Kennedale Police Department
Incident Reports Mar 5 – 11 …
3/5 ? Unlawfully Carrying a Weapon – N. Dick Price Road: At 3:55 a.m. an officer stopped a vehicle for speeding. The vehicle license plate had a warrant notification attached out of Westworth Village for a male who was the driver of the vehicle. During the interview, the male stated that he had a weapon in his vehicle. A .40 caliber Glock was located in the console with multiple live and spent rounds. The driver stated that he had fired several rounds from the weapon earlier while in Johnson County. The male also was found to be in possession of a bag of cocaine in his coat pocket. He was arrested for the weapon and the narcotics and transported to jail for booking. The contraband was placed in evidence.
3/5 – Terroristic Threat – Treepoint Drive: At 7:45 p.m. officers responded to a report of a person with a gun. A female reported that her estranged husband and his new girlfriend had illegally removed property from her apartment. When she confronted the husband he took the property back inside. The reporting female walked over to her husband?s vehicle to speak with the girlfriend. When she tapped on the window the girlfriend pointed a firearm at her. The female then called police. The suspect was later located at Walmart across the street. The suspect claimed that the female had beaten on the window and tried to open the door. The suspect stated that she has filed a report previously with another department for the female threatening to kill her. The suspect stated she was in fear for her life and displayed her weapon but didn?t point it at the victim. The suspect is a legal LTC holder. No arrest was made on scene due to conflicting stories. The case remains open.
3/6 – Burglary – Corry A. Edwards Drive: At 10:58 a.m. an officer responded to a burglary report. A vacant home had been burglarized earlier by a male that was seen running from the location. The suspect had attempted to remove copper pipes and wiring from the home.
3/7 – Burglary – Chateau Avenue: At 8:04 a.m. officers were dispatched to a home in the 200 block of Chateau Drive for a burglary in progress. Several suspects had kicked the front door open. Two juveniles were at home in the upstairs area when the offense occurred. Not realizing the two juveniles were at home, the suspects took property and left. The juveniles locked themselves in an upstairs room of the home while the suspects were inside. Using a cell phone the juveniles contacted 911 and police responded. The suspects were gone on the officers? arrival.
3/7 – Assault Bodily Injury (Family Violence) – Woodland Court: At 4:24 p.m. officers responded to a domestic disturbance. A male reported that he was assaulted during an argument with his live-in girlfriend. The victim stated that the argument occurred because he had an unknown woman?s number in his cell phone and his girlfriend became angry. The victim did exhibit injuries consistent with his story.
3/7 – Criminal Mischief $750 to $2,500 – Border Lane: At 3:55 p.m. an officer responded to a criminal mischief complaint. The reporting person stated that he arrived at a rental property to inspect it. Several suspects ran out of the property. The home had several damaged light fixtures and ceiling fans.
3/7 ? Vehicle Burglary – North Road: At 3:11 p.m. a victim reported that a trailer was burglarized on his property. The trailer lock was cut open. Tools and motorcycle parts were taken. Suspect(s) also removed parts of several unsecured inoperable air conditioner units.
3/8 ? Theft of Materials ALUM/BRNZ/COPPER/BRASS Under $30,000 – North Road: At 12:45 p.m. a victim reported that two suspects had removed parts of several other air conditioner units. This victim also reported a similar occurrence on March 7th. This time the offense was caught on surveillance video.
3/8 ? Vehicle Burglary – W. 5th Street: At 11:00 p.m. a victim reported that person(s) unknown broke the driver side door window of his unlocked vehicle and pried a stereo radio from the dash. The victim?s wallet was also taken.
3/8 – Assault Bodily Injury (Family Violence) – At 11:05 p.m. officers responded to a domestic disturbance. A juvenile female was in the driveway and reported that her parents were fighting inside the home. When officers entered the residence an adult male was observed on top of an adult female that he was holding down. Both stated that the other had started the argument and both had injuries consistent with their stories. It was determined after looking at the physical evidence that the male was the aggressor and he was arrested for family violence.
8/11 ? Delivery of a Control Substance – Sonoma Drive: At 10:15 p.m. officers stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. Upon approaching the vehicle officers observed it had been started using a pair of pliers. During an interview the driver stated that the vehicle was his girlfriend?s and that the key had broken off in the ignition. The driver had multiple warrants for his arrest and was taken into custody. Inside the vehicle officers found a pouch containing both cocaine and methamphetamine along with small bags used to distribute narcotics. The driver was arrested for the narcotics and warrants, and was transported to jail for booking.
Incident Reports March 12-18 …
3/12 – Criminal Mischief $100 to $750 – W. Kennedale Parkway: At 10:09 a.m. officers were dispatched to a criminal mischief. The victim, a truck driver, reported that he left his Cadillac Deville parked while driving his truck over the road. Some time between 03/08/2017 and 03/12/2017 person(s) unknown broke out the rear driver side window. Nothing was missing from the vehicle. The damage was estimated at $100.00.
3/13 – Abandoned Vehicle – Link Street: At 1:26 a.m. an officer observed a 2003 Ford Ranger parked in a traffic lane. The vehicle was unoccupied and the keys were in the front floorboard. The vehicle was towed for safekeeping because the owner could not be located or contacted.
3/13 – Theft $30,000 to $150,000 – E. Kennedale Parkway: At 10:03 a.m. a complainant called to report a theft of company funds by a former employee. The employee, who was terminated by the company on 03/08/2017, had stolen a large amount of money for jobs that the company had completed. The money was appropriated by the employee by asking customers to make checks for jobs out to him personally instead of the company.
3/13 – Incident – S. Eden Road: At 9:09 a.m. an officer responded to a complaint of a threat made to a victim by a co-worker. The two employees have had problems for 2 years but the victim is unsure why the problem started. Both employees were warned to stay away from each other.
3/13 – Vehicle Burglary – W. Kennedale Parkway: At 1:08 p.m. a victim reported that his 2007 Dodge Ram truck had been broken into. Person(s)unknown broke the rear passenger window and removed a bag with $2,650.00 in property.
3/13 – Theft Under $100 – Shady Creek Drive: At 11:21 a.m. a complainant reported that an unknown male walked up to a neighbor?s mailbox and removed a piece of mail before leaving. The male then walked to a vehicle parked down the street and left. The homeowner/victim was contacted but could not provide any information as to what was in the envelope.
3/14 – Theft $100 to $750 – W. Kennedale Parkway: At 8:23 a.m.an officer responded to a report of an Oncor meter box being damaged. Person(s) unknown removed the box from the building and took it apart. Also missing were tires and rims from a trailer on the property.
3/16 – Possession Control Substance – W. Kennedale Parkway: At 11:55 p.m. an officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. The driver, a female, smelled of marijuana. During the interview with the driver she was found to be in possession of several prescription medications that were not hers. She was arrested and transported to jail for booking.
