- November 22, 2024
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June 30
Long wait.
11:29 p.m. — 100 Block of North Old Kings Road. Alcoholic Beverages.
A police officer saw the suspect sitting on the back of bench in a city park within sight of a sign that said, “Park Hours Sunrise to Sunset.”
The officer saw an open container of beer by his feet. The suspect said, “I’m sorry about the open container. I’m just waiting on a bus.”
No buses were operating in the area at that time of night. He was trespassed from the park and charged with an alcohol possession offense.
June 3
It’s in the cards
11:07 a.m. — 1400 Block of West Granada Boulevard. Fraud.
A woman in a pink wig pulled into the second drive-through lane at a bank. Keeping her head turned from the tellers, she sent a driver’s license and debit card to the window. She asked for a withdrawal slip and asked how much was in her account.
A check revealed that the debit card was stolen. The driver pushed the “talk” button, and asked the tellers what was taking so long. They answered that they were very busy.
Seconds later, the woman drove away, leaving the cards behind. The teller walked out the door and got the tag number of the car.
June 30
Sleight of hand
5:03 p.m. — 1300 Block of West Granada Boulevard. Grand Theft.
The loss prevention officer suspected theft from the registers at the store and was able to link an employee, the suspect, to registers that were short money.
The prevention officer established surveillance and saw suspect conceal cash in his hand by “palming” it when taking it from a customer and then place it in his pocket.
When questioned, the suspect admitted to taking $600 over the past two months. He said he needed the money for medication and basic living needs.
He was arrested and transported to jail.
July 4
Looking for a ride
11:12 a.m. — 400 South Center Street. Theft.
The victim said a juvenile tried to remove a scooter from her porch, but couldn’t because it was inoperable. When the officer located the suspect on another street, he said, “This is about the scooter, isn’t it?”
The suspect said his bike “broke” and he was going to take the scooter to get where I was going but he realized it was “busted.”
The witness did not pursue charges. The officer took the suspect home, and his mother said she didn’t know where he got the bicycle. The bike’s serial number had not been reported stolen, so it was placed into evidence.
July 8
Car as piggy bank
9:17 a.m. — 100 Block of South Orchard Street. Burglary of Conveyance.
The victim said her car was parked in the lot just below her apartment. She found the driver’s door slightly ajar. She believed it had been locked but there were no signs of forced entry.
She said $1,000 in cash, checks for $350 and $127.50, and an iPod were missing.
July 9
Watch those wallets
7:49 p.m. — First Block of Kent Drive. Burglary.
The victim said she had a roofing company work on her new home. During the work, she let the workers come into her home to use the bathroom. During that time frame, her wallet went missing. It contained her Social Security card, birth certificate and other cards necessary to work in Florida, as she has just moved from another state.
July 10
It’s a date!
2:08 p.m. — 1400 Block of West Granada Boulevard. Intoxicated Person.
An intoxicated person was reported at a shopping plaza. Due to his condition, the officer decided to take him to Halifax Medical Center, because there was no room at Stewart Marchman-Act Healthcare.
The suspect was informed he was being trespassed and would be arrested if he returned to the shopping plaza. He said, “I’ll see you there tomorrow.”
July 11
Changing his mind
2:56 p.m. — 1500 Block of West Granada Boulevard. Petit Theft.
The employee saw the suspect check out without scanning a Stanley tool set. He made the contact with the suspect, who said he didn’t want it.
The employee watched as the suspect went back into the store and pick out some other items, along with an identical Stanley tool set. He put the tool set in the bottom of the cart, and when through a checkout lane without paying for it.
The suspect had no priors so was given a notice to appear.
July 11
Gun play
4:40 p.m. — 300 Block of Ocean Shore Boulevard. Assault.
The victim said she was turning north onto Ocean Shore Boulevard from East Granada Boulevard and the suspect was in the right-hand (merge) lane. The suspect was talking on this cell phone and attempted to merge, nearly making contact with the victim’s car.The victim blew her horn to get his attention.
The suspect then stopped in the roadway, opened the door, leaned out and began cussing at her. The suspect then pointed a black handgun at her.
Shortly after, the suspect pulled over and waited for the suspect to pass. He tailgated her and drove in a reckless manner, and then later pulled off into a strip mall. The victim called 911.
An investigation of the tag number revealed that the suspect did not have a permanent but was staying with his mother in the area. The officer planned to have a photo lineup with the victim to identify the suspect.
