The following incident reports were made by the Kennedale
Police Department for the period of September 13 – September 26. 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 be deemed
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09/13 – Emotionally Disturbed Person – Corry A. Edwards Drive: At 9:05 p.m. officers responded to an emotionally disturbed person attempting to harmself – transported by ambulance to JPS Hospital for an emergency mental detention and evaluation.
09/14 – Vehicle Burglary – Greenview Lane: At 5:45 a.m. a victim reported that her vehicle was entered overnight and her property taken. The vehicle was not locked.
09/14 – Burglary – W. Kennedale Parkway: At 7:44 a.m. a victim reported that person(s) unknown entered the business property by cutting through a chain link fence. Building entry during the overnight hours was made by removing the front door. Tools valued at $3,855.00 were taken.
09/14 – Vehicle Burglary – Fawn Meadow Trail: At 10:20 a.m. a victim reported that her locked vehicle had been illegally entered overnight. Person(s) unknown appeared to have pried the driver’s open to gain entry. Items taken were valued at $4,734.00 and included a notebook computer and clothing. All of the items were left in plain view.
09/14 – Credit/Debit Card Abuse – 5700 block of I-20: At 12:42 p.m. a victim reported that his debit card was missing and has been used for unauthorized purchases. The cash loss is estimated at $400.00.
09/16 – Burglary – Arthur Drive: At 3:05 p.m. a victim reported that her home was burglarized but does not know the date that the offense occurred. The victim stated that items have been missing over a period of time. The missing items include electronics and cash.
09/17 – Possession of Controlled Substance – S. Dick Price Road: At 1:10 a.m. an officer stopped a vehicle for speeding. During the interview, the 39 year old driver was found to be in possession of methamphetamine. He was arrested and transported to jail for booking.
09/17 – Illegal Dumping – 400 block of Kevin Miller Road: At 2:18 p.m. officer responded to a disturbance. A dump truck driver had dumped a load of dirt and debris on private property without the owner’s consent. The driver was cited for the violation.
09/17 – Criminal Mischief Under $100 – Tealcove Drive: At 9:45 p.m. a victim reported that his front door was forced open. The only items missing were those belonging to a former roommate. The roommate was contacted and admitted to forcing the door open in order to obtain his property. He will be charged with damaging the door.
09/18 – Theft $100 to $750 – N. Dick Price Road: At 11:44 a.m. a victim reported that her purse was stolen back in May during a party. She didn’t report the purse stolen at the time but did cancel the credit cards. Recently checks have been showing up at different locations written on her account. No suspect information was available.
09/18 – Criminal Trespass – W. Kennedale Parkway: At 10:06 p.m. an officer responded to a criminal trespass complaint. The known suspect, 53 year old male, was located a block away and was intoxicated. A statement was obtained from the complainant and the suspect was transported to jail for booking.
09/19 – Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, Possession of a Controlled Substance – W. Kennedale Parkway: At 3:30 a.m. an officer stopped a vehicle for an equipment violation. During the interview the officer could smell marijuana inside of the vehicle. The driver was wanted by Tarrant County for Failure to Identify and was arrested for the warrant. During a subsequent search of the vehicle , a narcotics pipe, methamphetamine, and a handgun were found. The male driver, who is a convicted felon, was arrested and transported to jail for booking. All items were entered into evidence.
09/19 – Criminal Mischief $100 to $750 – Autumnwood Court: At 12:01 p.m. an officer responded to a criminal mischief report. Person(s) unknown damaged the window of a back door on a residence by shooting it with a BB gun. No suspects were seen.
09/19 – Animal Cruelty – Steeplechase Trail: At 4:34 p.m. officers responded to a call about several males harming animals. On arrival officers discovered two juveniles with an older adult male. As officers drove up, the juveniles handed the adult what appeared to be a handgun and he left without talking to officers. During the interview several turtles were found to be deceased or dying. They had been shot with an airsoft gun, which was later recovered. The adult male finally came out to speak to officers and admitted to injuring the turtles. The case will be referred to animal services for follow-up.
09/20 – Assault by Contact – Shady Creek Drive: At 9:46 p.m. officers were dispatched to a domestic assault.
09/23 – Emotionally Disturbed Person – W. Kennedale Parkway: At 5:44 a.m. a male called dispatch from a convenience store stating that he was “hearing voices telling him to kill himself.” Upon being contacted by officers the male stated that he lived in a group home in Forest Hill and had walked away. The male was voluntarily and at his request transported to JPS Hospital.
09/25 – Criminal Mischief – Shady Bend Drive: At 5:45 p.m. officers were dispatched to a neighbor dispute/criminal mischief. On arrival the victim showed the officers video of his neighbor digging up part of the victim’s sprinkler system that the neighbor believed was on his property. During the officers? presence at the scene, the neighbor again dug up part of the system, claiming it to be on his land. The system was damaged, causing the property to flood. The part of the system that was damaged the second time appeared to be on the victim’s property. A report was filed charging criminal mischief. Investigators will follow up.
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