February 9, 2010 (MINNEAPOLIS) Two adults have been arrested in connection with the Feb 4th homicide that occurred in the 300 block of 8th St SE. Both were arrested early this morning by officers from the First Precinct. Because this is an ongoing investigation, no further information is available until charges are presented to the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office.

Shortly before 4:00 a.m. this morning, officers from the Second Precinct, along with fire and ambulance, were dispatched to a one down call in the 300 block of 8th St SE. When officers and EMS personnel arrived, they found a deceased adult male lying in the snow.

Facts:
During the week of January 26 - February 1, there were six burglaries of dwelling in the Windom Park and Holland neighborhoods.

These burglaries occurred on the:
· 2200 block of Madison St. NE – glass in door broken, garage service door kicked in.
· 2200 block of Madison St. NE – front door inside porch kicked in.
· 2000 block of Washington St. NE – rear door kicked in.

Northeast Citizen Patrol crime stats and news 1.22.10

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To all NE Residents:

A good friend of all Northeast, Tom Olsen (Tom the Barber on Lowry and Central) was diagnosed with throat cancer in October of 2009.

Upcoming Events:

Block Club Training – Learn to organize your neighbors to become the best defense against crime. The program will be Wednesday, January 27th at 6:00 p.m. at the 2nd Precinct, 1911 Central Avenue NE. To RSVP call Carol 612-673-2874 or Nick 612-673-2797.

From WCCO-4 TV:

Video given to WCCO-TV late Monday night shows a man with his hands on a squad car when an officer uses a Taser on his neck.

Attorney Albert Goins is suing the City of Minneapolis on behalf of his client, Rolando Ruiz. They're asking for $75,000 and that the officer involved be reprimanded.

The video given to WCCO starts only seconds before the Taser is used on Ruiz, not what led up to the incident. But in that time, no struggle can be seen before the officer used his Taser on Ruiz. What is seen is Ruiz with his hands on the hood of the officer's car.

The StarTribune has a story about a burglar suspected in over 150 incidents. From a note over the transom, I am told this fellow may have been involved in a couple big losses for the Northeast Lions Club.

The Lions fund the bulk of their charitable work from pull-tabs and other games in local bars. Over the past year or so, a few of the safes

From the StarTribune:

Pierre Romel Miller, 20, is charged in Hennepin County District Court with second-degree murder, with bail set at $500,000. He is listed in the criminal complaint as homeless and as being held in the Hennepin County jail on a state Department of Corrections hold.
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The Minneapolis Police VCAT, (Violent Criminal Apprehension Team), arrested two adult males in connection with the NE homicide that occurred on September 28th. Because this is an ongoing investigation, no further info is available until charges are presented to the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office.

On Monday, September 14th, Lt. Robert Kroll was transferred out of the 2nd Precinct. Lt. Kroll was Sector Lieutenant for the Northeast half of the Precinct, in charge of forty Officers and seven Sergeants. Kroll’s new assignment is downtown, heading a domestic abuse unit with a staff of seven Sergeants.

This transfer has raised concerns among Northeasters. NECP President John Schulte said, “Other than Inspector Skomra, Lt. Kroll has been the strongest
citizen ally and support person we have had in the 2nd. When we had a
problem that was not getting results, Kroll would get on it.”

FOX-9 TV reports:

The Minneapolis Police Department’s internal affairs unit is investigating a police softball team after an alleged night of drinking and brawls. The softball game itself was in Northeast Park last Tuesday, where Minneapolis police took on Minneapolis firefighters.

By the time the off-duty Minneapolis officers arrived at the Double Deuce strip club, still in their softball uniforms, the owner told FOX 9, the cops were so intoxicated that the bouncer wouldn't let them in the strip club.

Tomorrow, the first Tuesday in August, is National Night Out. Look for a gathering on your block (or the next block) and connect with your neighbors. The statistics tell us crime is down. Let’s make it go lower!

The City attorney and 2nd Precinct are requesting Community Impact Statements (CIS) regarding Danial Levercom specifically, or assault generally. You can submit a CIS via e-mail to the 2nd Precinct at 2precinctimpact@ci.minneapolis.mn.us. The submission deadline is September 8th.

Daniel Michael Levercom (Date of Birth: 11/13/1989) is charged with 5th Degree Assault. On June 10, 2009 at the intersection of 18th Ave NE and Jackson St NE Levercom was arrested for assault and booked into Hennepin County jail.
Editor’s Note: Levercom is also facing a charge with discharging a firearm (a felony), and an unspecified charge in Family/Juvenile Court.

If you have observed this person engaging in conduct that negatively impacts our community, please consider writing a community impact statement describing that conduct and how it has impacted you and the neighborhood as a whole.
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