4/2 - Terroristic Threat - 1000
block of Bowman Springs Road: At 6:24 p.m. an officer received a report to
contact a citizen regarding a bomb threat that had been made toward her
daughter’s school. The threat had reportedly been made by the daughter’s teenaged
ex-boyfriend, who also attends the school. Numerous attempts to contact the
complainant were unsuccessful so the school administrator was contacted. The administrator
was aware of the threat that had been made but doubted the credibility of the
threat. Several parents were apparently also aware of the threat and were
concerned for the safety of their students. It was decided that officers would
be at the school early the next morning to reassure parents that the threat was
being taken seriously and dealt with. After interviewing the teen and his parent
it was determined that the threat was not credible.
4/3 – Hit and Run Accident - 1200
block of W. Kennedale Parkway: At 11:35 a.m. an officer responded to a hit and
run accident. A victim reported that his work truck had been struck by another
vehicle backing into it. The suspect driver briefly spoke to the victim and
then drove away. The accident was captured on security video from the business
and the victim used his cell phone to photograph the license plate of the
suspect’s truck.
4/3 – Theft - $100 to $750 - 800
block of Corry A. Edwards Drive: At 7:03 p.m. a victim reported that her
ex-husband kept their daughter’s cell phone during a custodial visit. The phone
is paid for and belongs to the mother. It is unknown why the ex-husband took
the phone and refused to give it back.
4/4 - Credit/ Debit Card
Abuse - 200 block of Chateau Avenue: At 2:23 p.m. a victim reported that an
ex-employee had used her debit card for an unauthorized purchase of several hundred
dollars.
4/4 – Theft Under $100 - 700
block of Shady Creek Drive: At 7:00 p.m. an officer took a theft report for
several stolen campaign signs. The signs were removed from the yards of
political supporters of the candidate.
4/5 - Possession Control
Substance PG 1 - 7200 block of I-20 E. Service Road: At 1:43 a.m. an officer
stopped a vehicle for an equipment violation. The officer smelled the odor of
burnt marijuana emanating from the vehicle. The male driver stated that he had
been with someone earlier who was smoking marijuana but he had not done so. During
the interview the driver was found to be in possession of several small bags of
cocaine powder. The driver was arrested for the drugs and was transported to
jail for booking. The contraband was entered into evidence.
4/5 – Forgery, Fraudulent Use
/ Possession Identifying Items - 200 block of Arthur Drive: At 2:50 p.m.
officers responded to a report of a theft in progress. The suspect was located
and taken into custody. The suspect was known to officers from a reported theft
of mail incident in March. The suspect had several pieces of mail in his pants
leg that belonged to the complaining person. The suspect was also in possession
of a forged Texas ID card. The suspect was transported to jail for booking and
the illegal items were entered into evidence.
4/6 – Theft $100 to $750 - 500
block of North Road: At 8:31 p.m. an officer responded to a theft report. A
female victim reported that she was visited by a friend earlier in the day. The
friend obtained the victim’s wallet from her purse and removed $300.00. The
suspect left soon after.
4/8 - Burglary - 300 block
Mansfield Cardinal Road: At 12:54 p.m. a victim reported that unknown person(s)
entered her unlocked residence while she was away and removed a TV and gaming
system.
4/8 - Application for Mental
Detention and Observation - 100 block of Oakwood Lane: At 4:05 p.m. an officer
responded to an emotionally disturbed person call. The victim, a 49 year old
female, was extremely intoxicated and threatening to harm herself. The victim’s
spouse stated that the victim has been an alcoholic for years but had never
been as bad as her current status. The victim was transported by the officer to
JPS Hospital for an emergency detention and evaluation.