Monday, February 8, 2010

Police Blotter - January 22, 2010

Disturbance

On January 16, 2010 at approximately 10:20 p.m., Sheridan Police responded to a business in the 1800 block of W. Oxford Ave. on a reported large physical disturbance involving approximately twenty people. When officers arrived on scene multiple fights were in progress. Other agencies responded to assist Sheridan officers in restoring order. Several suspects were located and summonsed for various charges.

Theft / Assault

On January 18, 2010 at approximately 4:00 p.m., Sheridan Police responded to the 3600 block of S. Federal Blvd. on a reported assault. When officers responded they learned that the victim attempted to sell jewelry to the suspect. During the exchange, the suspect concealed jewelry in his pocket and attempted to leave. When the victim attempted to hold the suspect until police arrived, the suspect began punching and kicking the victim. Officers were able to locate the suspect and he was summonsed into court.

Attempted Murder

On January 19, 2010 at approximately 1:40 p.m., Sheridan officers were dispatched to the area of S. Federal Blvd. and W. Hampden Ave. on a reported vehicle hit and run. While officers were responding they learned that the suspect vehicle was reportedly ramming the victim vehicle as they continued on S. Federal Blvd. The victim drove to the police department seeking safety. After officers interviewed the victim it was learned that while the victim was driving her vehicle she observed her husbands vehicle behind her. When the victim stopped for a traffic light the suspect began ramming her vehicle. During this time the victim’s vehicle was pushed into oncoming traffic. The victim was able to flee but the suspect continued trying to ram her vehicle. The suspect fled the scene and arrest warrants are being obtained.

Burglary

On January 23, 2010 at approximately 2:30 a.m., Sheridan Police responded to the 3400 block of S. Federal Blvd. on a reported burglary in progress. When officers arrived on scene they observed evidence indicating the suspect was still inside the business. After a short time officers were able to observe the suspect through a window. The suspect was ultimately taken into custody without incident.