1/12 — Sexual Assault Child
400 block of 3rd Street
At 8:54 p.m. officers responded to a report of a sexual assault of a child. A female victim made an outcry to her parents in regards to a sexual assault that occurred over a year earlier. The suspect is known to the family. The investigation is on-going.
1/12 — Drugs/Narcotics
5300 block of Bowman Springs Road
On this date, an officer stopped a vehicle for a violation. During the interview, the driver was found to have multiple arrest warrants out of Arlington. He was also in possession of marijuana and a stolen handgun with ammunition. The suspect was placed under arrest for transport to jail.
1/13 — Criminal Trespass
300 block of Spring Branch Lane
At 4:40 p.m. a complainant reported to police that unknown person(s) had entered his unoccupied property. Nothing was damaged or stolen.
1/13 — Investigation
4300 block of S. Eden Road
At 2:54 p.m. an officer received a complaint about harassment. A victim reported that he had a business disagreement with a customer. The victim reported that the suspect sent him a text message with a hyperlink attached. When the victim clicked on the link his phone warned of a possible phishing attempt. The victim reported that his phone began to function differently. He is concerned that it may be compromised. The victim stated that he will turn his phone into the police for analysis as soon as he gets a new replacement.
1/14 — Animal Bite
500 block of North Road
At 10:06 a.m. officers responded to a dog bite complaint. A female victim reported that a known dog bit her while she walking home. Paramedics treated and transported the victim to MCA Hospital. Officer spoke to the animal’s veterinarian to confirm that the animal is current on vaccinations.
1/14 — Theft from Person
600 block of Bluebonnet Lane
At 6:53 p.m. a victim reported that she had tried to sell an iPhone 11 through an app. The buyer asked to meet at the listed location. The buyer/suspect grabbed the phone and ran away. The victim was able to identify a suspect.
1/14 — Theft $750 to $2,500
600 block of Bluebonnet Lane
At 8:41 p.m. a victim reported that he had tried to sell an iPhone 11 through an app. The buyer set up a meeting at the listed location. The victim reported that the buyer/suspect walked out of a wooded area and up to the car. The suspect grabbed the phone and ran back through the woods. The victim gave chase and observed the suspect leave in a black Chevrolet Impala. The victim gave the license plate number to the officer taking the report.
1/15 — Burglary of Vehicle
1100 block of Fawn Meadow Trail
At 2:12 p.m. a victim reported that unknown person(s) removed the license plate from his 2013 Ford truck.
1/15 — Drugs/Narcotics
900 block of Wildcat Way
At 2:20 p.m. a school resource officer was contacted by a student. The student reported that she was given a metal tin earlier by another student. The tin was found to contain numerous pills. The student who originally handed the tin to the reporting student was contacted. The investigation is on-going.
1/16 — Hit and Run Accident
1100 block of W. Kennedale Parkway
At 6:54 a.m. a victim reported that she was struck by another vehicle while driving. The other vehicle spun out and stopped. The victim stopped and the other driver asked if she was okay. When the victim answered yes the other driver left the scene.
1/15 — Threaten/Exhibit Firearm (School)
900 block of Wildcat Way
At 1:50 p.m. a school resource officer received a Crime Stoppers tip that a known male had made threats to several students for speaking disrespectfully to his girlfriend. The officer made contact with a student who stated that on January 10th, a female had shown a video of her and her boyfriend during a sexual encounter off campus. The video was shown to several male students. The male students made remarks that the female didn’t like and she called her boyfriend, a student who was not present at the school during the interaction. The boyfriend is alleged to have responded to the school while in possession of a firearm. The males had left by that time and the suspect left. The case is still under investigation.
1/17 — Fail to Register (Sex Offender)
400 block of Municipal Drive
On December 10, 2019, Kennedale police were informed of a sex offender who had temporarily taken up residence in Kennedale for employment purposes. The offender was required by Texas law to register while he is here and to notify his home state (New Hampshire) when he returned. The suspect failed to report to Kennedale police when he left and also to New Hampshire police when we returned. A warrant has been issued for his arrest out of New Hampshire.
1/17 — Driving While Intoxicated
300 block of Spring Branch Lane
At 10:19 p.m. officers responded to a domestic disturbance. The suspect was identified to officers and dispatch stated that the suspect had left the residence in a Dodge truck. As officers were on scene investigating, the suspect drove back to the scene. A female at the residence stated that they had been arguing verbally but not physically. The suspect, who had been drinking earlier, was unable to successfully complete a field sobriety assessment. The suspect was arrested for DWI but refused a voluntary blood draw. A warrant was secured for the blood sample and the suspect was transported to jail for booking and the blood draw.
1/17 — Hit and Run Accident
1200 block of W. Kennedale Parkway
At 6:16 p.m. a victim reported that his silver Lexus was struck by another vehicle while he was waiting to enter Kennedale Parkway. The other vehicle, a white 4 door, was occupied by a female who asked the victim if he was calling police. When he said yes the female drove out on the I-20 service road to leave.
1/17 — Alcohol/Consumption by Minor
900 block of Wildcat Way
At 11:05 a.m. a school resource officer received a Crime Stopper tip of a student being intoxicated at school. A female was located and found to be drinking an alcoholic beverage out of a water bottle.
1/18 — Theft $100 to $750
1200 block of W. Kennedale Parkway
At 4:59 p.m. a store manager reported that two unknown males entered the store and removed six cases of beer without paying. The theft was caught on security video as was the suspect vehicle and license plate number.
1/18 — Assault Bodily Injury (Family Violence)
500 block of North Road
At 8:51 p.m. officers responded to a domestic disturbance. On arrival the suspect, a female, had locked herself in the residence and refused to allow officers to enter. Officers met outside with the victim, another female, who stated that she and the suspect, who is the victim’s sister’s girlfriend, were in an argument that became physical. The victim exhibited injuries consistent with her account of events. Phots were taken of the victim’s injuries, which required no medical treatment. The suspect was identified by previous calls to the location. Since the assault was a misdemeanor not committed in the officers’ presence, a warrant will be issued later.
NOTE: The above items are based on police reports. They do not include calls for which no report was written, and some of these offenses — after further investigation — may be deemed unfounded. Therefore, this data should not be viewed as or used to calculate official statistics.