It has been my experience that news of a sex crime (or sex offender) makes neighbors seethe more than any other act—even murder. Since there is such energy attached to these acts and these people, I refer readers to this post on Level III Sex Offenders from the excellent Minneapolis Crime Watch blog:

[T]here is now a Level III sex offender suing neighborhood activists for publicizing the information that is required to be disseminated every time a Level III sex offender moves into a neighborhood.

As reported to me by 2 logan residents on Friday, February 19th at approximately 10:20 pm. Not reported to 911. One shot fired from what sounded like a high powered hand gun (9mm?) at approximately 10:20pm followed by a 2nd shot less than 30 seconds later. Location boundaries, 17th Avenue on the north to 13th avenue on the south, monroe on the east and adams on the west.

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.

We are notifying you of a recent arrest of an individual in or around your property or your neighborhood. We are asking that you tell us how you feel about this crime and/or offender and how this impacts your quality of life. We will give your input to the judge, who will review your input before sentencing.

I was awakened yesterday morning by a knock on my door. It was about 9:30 am. By the time I got my wits about me, the knockers had moved on to the house next door. I could see them quite well from my front window.

I checked my door, and there was no literature left there. They did not appear to be security system salespeople, and were not well-dressed like the various evangelists that troll our neighborhoods.

Dear Members of the Waite Park Neighborhood:

Information about the crime involved and the community impact form is available with this post in PDF format below. Includes mug shot.

November 17, 2009; Minneapolis: Criminal charges have been filed in the November 14, 2009 stabbing death of Brandon Keeler that occurred in the 10xx block of Lowry Ave NE. Brian Jeffrey Miller (DOB 9/28/1978) has been charged with, MURDER IN THE SECOND DEGREE (intentional) (felony).

Very disturbing video shows a group of Somali thugs attacking walkers and bikers for fun. They filmed each other doing it. Police think most happened in St. Paul, but some in Mpls.

Remember to keep aware of your surroundings while you are out walking or biking. Even after they catch these dopes.

http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/dpp/video/video-minneapolis-somali-attack...

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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From the MPD:

October 5, 2009; Minneapolis: Criminal charges have been filed in the September 28, 2009 shooting death of Gerard Dwayne Brookins that occurred in the 2500 block of Marshall St. NE. Kelvin Jerome Roberts (DOB 3/28/1988) has been charged with, MURDER IN THE SECOND DEGREE (felony).

According to the complaint, Roberts arranged for a drug transaction with Brookins to occur in a car wash near the intersection Of Marshall St. NE and Lowry Ave. In various accounts given by Roberts, he went to the car wash with a cousin and another party with the intent to rob Brookins. During the course of the robbery, Brookins was shot in the chest and he stumbled into a nearby business as Roberts and his associates sped off in a white Cadillac.

Homicide detectives Fors, Porras and Kjos were able to obtain videotape footage from the car wash that confirmed

The City attorney and 2nd Precinct are requesting Community Impact Statements (CIS) regarding Kyle Oja specifically, or narcotics generally. You can submit a CIS via e-mail to the 2nd Precinct at 2precinctimpact@ci.minneapolis.mn.us. The submission deadline is October 20th.

Kyle Charles Oja (Date of Birth: 7/21/1987) is charged with illegal possession of a firearm and narcotics. Oja is also charged with 2nd Degree Burglary as a separate case.

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Officers executed a search warrant at 1707 Grand Street NE. A quantity of crystal methamphetamine was recovered as well as a rifle and shotgun. Oja was booked into Hennepin County Jail for possession of a controlled substance as well as a felon in possession of a firearm. All evidence was recovered and inventoried.

Impact statements are used by Police Officers, Probation Officers, City and County Attorneys and the Courts to show the negative impact an individual has on a community. This is the community’s opportunity to speak out on individuals whose activities affect their sense of safety and well-being in their neighborhood.

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.

UPDATE: Sept 1, 2009: Late this afternoon the suspect in the sexual assault that occurred in the 1700 block of Elm SE turned himself in. Alexander Gene Bouchier (DOB 10/15/82) reported to Hennepin County Jail and was charged with CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT IN THE FIFTH DEGREE (FELONY). According to the complaint, Bouchier was identified from media reports by a person that knew him previously. Bouchier was interviewed and he admitted that it was himself in the video.

Minneapolis Crime Watch has posted photos of the suspect in a sexual assault last Saturday:

…a sexual assault that occurred in the early morning hours on 8/22/2009. The crime occurred in the 1700 block of Elm St SE near the University of Minnesota.

According to the victim, she was followed into her secure apartment building by a white male stranger. He is described as being 25-30 years old, light complexion, 6’0” and a light to average build. Suspect was wearing a cream colored shirt (with a design on the front), jeans and sandals.

KSTP-TV reports that the suspect selected his victim at a popular Northeast bar:

Fox-9 TV reports an alleged rape in the Audubon Park neighborhood last Sunday:

The victim was walking down Tyler Street after 1 a.m. Sunday when she claims she was approached by Weston, who grabbed her shoulder and asked what she was doing.

She offered him a can of beer from her purse in hopes of appeasing him – then subsequently offered him her cell phone and purse. The suspect then made a sexually explicit and demanding remark. In response she struck him with the beer can and fled towards a home on Tyler Street.

He tackled her in a yard, and she kicked herself free momentarily. A struggle then ensued between the two on the front step of 3109 Tyler, breaking a handrail and window of the house.