12/30 — Assault Bodily Injury (Family Violence)
500 block of North Road
At 6:25 p.m. officers responded to a domestic disturbance. An adult female victim stated that she had been in an ongoing dispute with her parents during the day. The adults all live in the same home. The victim’s step-father allegedly poured water onto an internet modem and the victim then got into a physical altercation with her mother (suspect). The suspect grabbed the victim and choked her. The victim displayed injuries consistent with her account. The suspect was placed under arrest and transported to jail for booking.
12/31 — Burglary
1200 block of Vera Lane
At 11:00 p.m. officers responded to a burglary in progress. On arrival, officers discovered the garage door up and the door into the residence open. A search of the home showed that an unknown person or persons had opened a number of doors and drawers all through the home. The homeowner was asleep in the residence and the caller, a relative of the resident, was located in another room. It was determined that an unknown male had entered the home without authorization, and the caller and a friend locked themselves in a room to call the police. Before leaving, the male had gone through the residence and two cars that were in the driveway. While an officer was taking the report, another officer checked the neighborhood and found a male standing at the front door of a nearby residence. When the officer stopped to speak to the male, a second call came in about a possible burglary in progress at the residence the officer was standing at the door of. It was determined that the male had been the suspect that entered the first home and was apparently trying to enter the second home when observed by the officer. The male, who was also wanted for a parole violation, had property on his person that was linked to the original burglary. He was arrested and transported to jail for booking.
1/01 — Vehicle Burglary
1200 block of Vera Lane
At 12:48 a.m. an officer discovered a vehicle that appeared to be burglarized. The owner looked through the vehicle and discovered that a set of keys were taken from the console. A male that had just been taken into custody for burglary was found to have the keys in his possession. The property was returned to the owner.
1/01 - DWI/Open Alcohol Container
800 block of E. Kennedale Parkway
At 3:37 a.m. an officer stopped a vehicle for erratic driving. The adult female driver smelled of an alcoholic beverage and was removed from the vehicle. The driver was unable to successfully complete a field sobriety assessment. She was placed under arrest for transport to jail for booking and a blood draw.
1/01 — Assault Bodily Injury (Family Violence)
1000 block of Kennedale Sublett Road
At 1:27 a.m. officers responded to a domestic disturbance. On arrival officers located two vehicles in the roadway and two females present. One female was a witness and stated that when she arrived on the scene she observed the other female (victim) and a male (suspect) in a physical altercation. The victim stated to officers that she and her boyfriend were in a vehicle but stopped to get out while arguing. When the suspect attempted to drive away the victim tried to stop him, causing the suspect to begin striking the victim. She had injuries consistent with her account. The suspect ran away on foot before officers responded. The victim left with a family member who responded to the scene.
1/02 — Theft $100 to $750
600 block of Bluebonnet Lane
At 1:37 p.m. a victim reported that person(s) unknown removed a package from his porch. The package contained medical supplies.
1/02 — Possession Marijuana
100 block of Arthur Drive
At 11:06 p.m. an officer observed a suspicious vehicle in a neighborhood. The vehicle finally stopped in front of a home and the passenger exited the vehicle. The officer made contact with both occupants of the vehicle, which smelled of marijuana. Officers observed what they believed to be marijuana in plain view on the driver’s door. During the interview, the driver pulled his trousers up and officers observed a large bulge that turned out to be two large bags of marijuana. The driver was placed under arrest and transported to jail for booking.
1/03 — Application for Mental Detention and Observation
1100 block of W. Kennedale Parkway
At 7:14 a.m. officers responded to a disturbance. A male was reported to have been at three different businesses before going into a restaurant and barricading himself in a rest room. After a negotiator and SWAT team arrived from Mansfield, the suspect decided to give up and come out of the rest room. The suspect was transported to JPS Hospital for an emergency mental detention and evaluation.
1/03 — Application for Mental Detention and Observation
3700 block of Kennedale New Hope Road
At 9:07 p.m. officers responded to an emotionally disturbed person. An adult male had locked himself in a bathroom and refused to come out. The male was distraught due to his girlfriend, who was on the scene, breaking up with him. The male stated he was cutting himself. When an officer forced open the door, the male began to fight and attempted to flee. He was taken into custody and was transported to JPS Hospital for emergency detention and mental evaluation.
1/03 — Application for Mental Detention and Observation
4300 block of S. Eden Road
At 7:12 p.m. an officer stopped for an unidentified male in the roadway. The male charged at the officer but then ran away toward some buildings. The male was speaking in an erratic manner and at least once pointed an unknown object at the officer as though it were a firearm. The officer followed the male until back up arrived on scene and he was taken into custody. The father of the male arrived shortly after the second officer and stated that his son is a military veteran dealing with mental issues. The male was detained and taken to JPS Hospital for an emergency evaluation.
1/04 — Hit and Run Accident
300 block of S. New Hope Road
At 11:37 a.m. a victim reported that her vehicle had been struck by another vehicle that had failed to stop. A witness observed the accident and got the suspect vehicle license plate number.
1/04 — Fraudulent Use/Possession of Identifying Info
200 block of Pine Meadow Drive
At 5:34 p.m. a victim reported that an unknown person(s) had stolen his debit card number and attempted to make purchases. The victim is unaware of how the suspect(s) got his information.
1/05 — Accident Involving Death
6800 block of E. Oak Crest Drive
At 10:35 a.m. officers responded to an accident. A vehicle had driven into a metal fence. The driver was found unresponsive behind the wheel. It appeared as though the driver lost consciousness and drove off of the roadway. After employing life-saving measures the driver’s pulse was regained. He was transported to a local hospital where he later was pronounced deceased.