August 2020

 On August 1, 2020, we released our updated policy manual after several months of comprehensive review.  You won't typically find this task on any Netflix Crime Series, as it isn't the most exciting part of policing.  However, drafting a department policy manual that reflects the values in your community is a very important part of community oriented policing.  

Have you heard of the the 2015 President's Task Force on 21st Century Policing? If not, we highly encourage you to take a look at the Final Report and Recommendations from this task force. Here's an excerpt from the Task Force's Pillar Two: Policy and Oversight: 

Farewell Chief Rick Mathwig and Lieutenant Scott Williams. 

Hands down, these two made RPD better through their dedication to the community. Both will be missed, but each left a strong legacy and a solid foundation to build upon during their combined 59 years of service in Roseville. We wish them the absolute best in their next chapters. 

PATROL INCIDENT SUMMARIES

CN: 20019214 – Shots Fired

Date/Time: 08-08-2020 at 11:58 p.m.
Location:  Rose Place and Walnut St / 35W and Cleveland / 2565 Walnut St.

A Roseville Officer was on patrol when he observed approximately 10-20 vehicles in the area, which appeared to be street racers. By the time officers responded to a request for back-up, there were approximately 150-200 cars in the lot. While formulating a plan on how to break up the racers and move them along, Officers heard approximately seven gunshots from the area of the racers. Officers activated their emergency lights and entered the parking lot to look for potential victims/suspects. The scene quickly became chaotic with a large number of people scrambling to get in their vehicles and a mass exodus of street racers heading north on Walnut Street. A witness informed officers that a person in a vehicle had pointed a gun in the air and fired it. After the racers had all cleared the area, officers located eight 9mm shell casings. No victims have come forward and no further suspect leads have been obtained. 

Street racing and "informal" large gatherings of street racing enthusiasts have been on our and our neighboring agencies' radars for years.  The challenge with the behavior is how quickly they gather (likely through cell phones, social media groups, and other apps) and how such a large number of cars can quickly migrate to/from municipalities in attempt to dodge law enforcement with the use of Police Scanner apps, look-out cars, etc. 

Please, continue to report suspected street racing.   

CN: 20020050 – Recovered Stolen Vehicle

Date/Time: 08-18-2020 at 2:50 a.m.
Location: Long Lake Road and County Road C

A Roseville Officer was on patrol when his attention was drawn to a group of people and two vehicles. He was familiar with one of the vehicle as the owner has a history of drug and firearm related incidents. After several minutes of surveillance, one of the vehicles left, then returned, and then left again at a high rate of speed. Officers performed a traffic stop of the vehicle. The occupants stated they had just purchased the vehicle.

The male passenger was taken into custody on an active Felony Warrant. The female driver gave officers permission to search the vehicle. In the trunk, they located several different license plates. They ultimately determined the vehicle was a reported stolen from Minneapolis.

The male stated he purchased three cars from “Lenny and Larry” from a craigslist ad. He said in exchange for the vehicles, he just had to cut the catalytic converters off and give them to Lenny and Larry. The female confirmed this story that the two males buy vehicles and then cut the catalytic converters off and give the vehicles away. She claimed she did not know the vehicle was stolen.

One adult male from Minneapolis was arrested for Felony DOC warrant. One adult female from Minneapolis was arrested for Felony Possession of Stolen Property. 

CN: 20020127 – 1st Degree Robbery

CN: 20020421 – Robbery

CN: 20021136 – Shots Fired

Date/Time: 08-30-2020 at 5:49 a.m.
Location: Norwood Inn, 2401 Prior Avenue

Roseville officers were dispatched to the Norwood Inn on several people running around the parking lot screaming.  The caller reported that one person was breaking vehicle windows with a machete and a possible gunshot was heard.

The suspects fled prior to officers arriving.

Officers were approached by a male victim and his two sons. The victim, who is blind, was returning to his room when 6-8 suspects were pounding on his door and began shoving him toward the stairs. The victim stated he recognized the voice of one of the suspects and that of his mother in the group. Eventually, the suspects went to the parking lot and broke out all the windows in the victim's vehicle.

The victim stated his vehicle had been stolen the day before and he believed it was the same suspect(s). Officers located a .40 caliber shell casing near a vehicle with a broken out window. The Ramsey County Attorney declined to charge the case due to lack of evidence. 

Remembering Roseville Officer Howie Johnson

SEARCH WARRANTS

CN: 20017043 – Financial Crimes Detective executed a search warrant for financial records regarding an ongoing fraud investigation.

CN: 20018826 – General Crimes Detective executed a search warrant on a premise regarding a suspect who was found to be in possession of a stolen vehicle, stolen gun, and a large amount of marijuana.

CN: 20020127 – General Crimes Detective executed a search warrant on a vehicle involved in a robbery investigation.

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COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT

Virtual Engagement

Now that we know Covid-19 isn't as temporary as we were hoping it would be, we are looking for ways to engage our community safely. Do you have an idea for a webinar, presentation, or other virtual community engagement?  Send your ideas here. 

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