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Problem Solving
Tips:
Neighbor
one-on-one disputes
When two neighbors have a one-on-one dispute (such as property line disputes
or livability issues), they may contact Minneapolis
Mediation or (for financial disputes) Conciliation
Court.
Traffic
Complaints
General questions about traffic complaints may be directed to Traffic
Enforcement.
Animal Issues
Animal Issues/Pet issues regardless of the time of day are handled by Animal
Control at 612-348-4250.
Housing Inspections
If you have complaints about garbage houses, tall grass, structure problems
or a house without water or electrical service, contact Housing Inspections.
Parking
Complaints
Issues concerning abandoned autos or other parking problems on public streets
or sidewalks may be addressed to Traffic
Control & Parking Enforcement.
Issues
concerning abandoned autos or other parking
problems on private property may be addressed
to Housing
Inspections.
Suspected
Narcotics Activity
If you believe that a location is the site
of suspected drug activity, call the 3rd
Precinct Community
Response Team (CRT) at (612) 673-5706.
Boarded up properties that continue to be problematic
Unfortunately, many persons inappropriately enter
boarded properties. As a citizen, you can do
the following things to address the issue.
If it is criminal activity you are CURRENTLY observing, call 911. Otherwise, please check
to see if there are notices or placards on the
property. They may give an indication as to who
should be called for problems. If
there are no postings, then start with Housing
Inspections. If it is not an Inspections
property, email or call Sue
Rothelle, your 3rd Precinct,
3rd Sector crime
prevention specialist.
at 673-2839. Many agencies
and private individuals may be responsible
for the boarding, including a local bank,
the fire
department, rental owner or Minneapolis Community
Planning and Economic Development (CPED).
Graffiti
If you have had property "tagged" with
graffiti, call the Graffiti
Hotline at 612-673-2090
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 CRIME ALERT:
Burglaries in Ericsson and Minnehaha
(Received January 24, 2013)
 Download or print the complete Police Advisory .pdf (90 kb)
FACTS: There have been three residential burglaries during the past two days in the area from East 46 Street to East 49 Street from 35th Avenue S to 37th Avenue S. which may involve the same unknown suspect. The first two incidents occurred from 3pm to 4pm, but the third one occurred between 9:30 am and 7:30pm.
Police in marked and unmarked cars are on the alert in the area investigators are pursuing leads.
These are the locations of the incidents:
- 46xx-35 Av. Jan. 22, 3:30pm-3:45pm, entry gained by throwing a rock through the side door window. Loss: coins, game box controllers
- 45xx-35 Av. Jan. 22, 3pm-3:45 pm, entry gained by breaking a window on the rear door. Loss: unknown at this time.
- 48xx-37 Av. Jan. 23, 9:30am -7:30pm, rear door kicked in. Loss: 3 TVs and computer.
The suspect also was seen trying doors on Jan. 22 at the following locations:
- 46xx-35 Av: suspect knocked at the front door; when the resident didn’t answer, he “mule kicked” the front door a few times.
- 46xx-36 Av: suspect knocked at the front door and was trying the door knob when the resident answered the door. Suspect asked for an a person unknown to the resident, then went to the next house, saw that resident on the phone and asked the resident if he was “talking to the police.” He fled northbound when he knew police were being called.
SUSPECT INFORMATION: Suspect has been described as a black male, 14 to 19 years old, 5’6-5’9, with a light build, medium complexion, and possibly having a slight moustache. He was wearing black (faded to gray) sagging jeans, a black winter jacket and a black New Orleans Saints stocking cap with a yellow ball tassel and the fleur de lis (stylized lily flower) emblem on the front. He had a black backpack.
Things you can do:
- Be on the lookout. The police want you to call 911 immediately for any suspicious activity such as strangers walking in yards or between houses, the sound of glass breaking, loud banging and unfamiliar trucks or vans lingering in your alley. Do not wait to call
- Notice strangers anywhere on your block, but especially on porches, near garages, between houses and loitering on your street or in the alley. Let your neighbors know what you’ve seen AFTER YOU CALL POLICE.
- Routinely check to make sure doors and windows are locked in your home and garage.
- Strengthen exterior doors of house and garage. Make sure the door is installed with enough shims to make it firmly supported. Reinforce the jamb, hinges, and keepers. Search online for how-to info.
- Install deadbolt locks (with a 1" throw) and a high-security, heavy duty strike plate (with 3" screws) on home and garage doors. If you have glass within 42" of the door lock, consider: 1) a double-cylinder deadbolt lock, 2) tempered glass, or 3) a decorative grille over the glass. Consider glass blocks for basement windows. Use window pins, track fillers, or extra locks to reduce window opening more than 6".
- Leave outdoor lights on overnight, or install photosensitive lighting that operates dusk to dawn.
- Call Sue Roethele, 612-673-2839, to arrange a FREE home security check of your home.
For crime prevention information in Spanish or Somali, contact CPS John Reed, 612-673-5579 (Spanish) or Ahmed Hassan, 612-673-3202 (Somali)
An active, organized block is your best defense against crime! Attend Block Leader Training Feb. 21 or March 18. Call 612-673-2839 for information.
For questions, contact:
Sue Roethele, Crime Prevention Specialist
Minneapolis Police Department, 3rd Precinct
(612) 673-2839
sue.roethele@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
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COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION:
SEX OFFENDER Moving to Morris Park
(Updated Dec 6, 2012)
(Monday, November 26) Minneapolis Police announced today that Clarence Joseph Opheim, a Level 3 sex offender, is moving to the 5700 Block of Sander Drive (in the Bossen area). Sexton will remain under supervision by the MN Department Of Health And Human Services. THIS OFFENDER IS NOT WANTED BY THE POLICE AT THIS TIME.
 See the attached Fact sheet (132 Kb PDF) for his conditions of release and related information.
The MPD Sex Crimes Unit held a public notification meeting to provide the Community with information about:
• This particular offender
• The notification process
• A panel discussion concerning this offender’s release
THE RELEASED OFFENDER: Clarence Joseph Opheim, DoB 08/15/1947
DESCRIPTION OF OFFENDER: White male, 5’10”, 214 Lbs, large build, brown eyes, very short grey hair (balding) and fair complexion. Glasses.
DESCRIPTION OF OFFENSE: Mr. Opheim’s victim pool are both male and female, aged 8 to 17. To acquire his victims, Mr. Opheim employed a combination
of stealth, bribery, manipulation and in one case a weapon, to gain compliance.
Mr. Opheim often initiated conversation with his victim’s which led to secluded contact at other locations, including his home. Mr. Opheim was acquainted with his victim’s. Note: There is no record of stranger-to-stranger sexual contact.
For further information about this offender, please download and read the Fact Sheet or contact the Minneapolis Police Sex Crimes Unit at 612-673-2817 or Department Of Health And Human Services supervisor Troy Larson at 651-226-3327
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MPD Sector 3 Crime Update/Summary 10/9 - 10/18: Download the summary here (PDF)
(Received October 19, 2012)
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CRIME ALERT:
Burglars Strike 9 Garages, 1 Home in Morris Park on Sept. 26, 2012
(Received September 27, 2012)
Download or print the complete Police Advisory .pdf (90 kb)
Burglaries of several garages and an occupied home occurred today in the area bordered by East 52nd and East 58th streets from 35th Avenue South to 46th Avenue South in Morris Park Neighborhood. Most of the garages had the service door pried open. Two garages were unlocked. The home was entered after prying a window.
Most of the crimes occurred between 4am and 7am today at:
52xx 38 Av S, 55xx 41 Av, 55xx 42 Av, 55xx 43 Av, 56xx 40 Av, 56xx 42 Av S, 56xx 36 Av, 57xx 35 Av. S.
The home burglary took place at 52xx 46 Av S.
The suspects gained entry into the occupied residence by prying open a window while the residents were asleep upstairs. Items stolen there included two laptops and keys to a vehicle which was then stolen from the unlocked garage. Losses from the garage burglaries included a bike, tools, 2 stereos, change, sunglasses, and a coin purse.
A resident on the 5600 block of 35 Ave S called 911 about 6:35 am to report there were two males, possibly juveniles, in the alley who appeared to be looking into vehicles and yards. Officers were unable to locate the suspects.
Suspect Information: Possible suspects were described as Native American or Hispanic males, 12-17 years old, 5’5-5’10, of average build, wearing dark clothes and each riding a bike.
Police are patrolling the area in marked and unmarked vehicles and Property Crime investigators are following leads.
See the attached Crime Alert for more information and sugggestions to help prevent thefts of motor vehicle parts.
For questions, contact:
Sue Roethele, Crime Prevention Specialist
Minneapolis Police Department, 3rd Precinct
(612) 673-2839
sue.roethele@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
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CRIME ALERT:
TIRE & RIM THEFTS REPORTED
(Received September 20,, 2012)
Download or print the complete Police Advisory .pdf (168 kb)
Six thefts of motor vehicle parts have been reported since late August. In each case, four tires and rims were stolen off vehicles. Losses have included factory-installed equipment as well as special-order items.
Two of the vehicles were parked on the street; the others were parked on driveways. These crimes occurred overnight, mostly between 10 pm and 7 am.
Neighborhoods: Morris Park, Wenonah, and Page --since late August. A similar case was reported in Northrop in July.
The most recent theft took place between 10:30 pm Tuesday, Sept. 18, and 1 pm today, Sept. 19, on the 5500 block of 43rd Av S. in Morris Park.
See the attached Police Advisory for more information and sugggestions to help prevent thefts of motor vehicle parts.
For questions, contact:
Sue Roethele, Crime Prevention Specialist
Minneapolis Police Department, 3rd Precinct
(612) 673-2839
sue.roethele@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
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COMMUNITY
NOTIFICATION:
SEX
OFFENDER NOTIFICATION for MORRIS PARK NEIGHBORHOOD.
(Received July 14, 2011)
Thursday, May 14---Minneapolis Police announced today that Frank Leo Sexton, a Level 3 sex offender, has been released from Lino Lakes prison where he was incarcerated after his provisions for release were violated in 2010. He is returning to his former address of 5836 45th Ave. S. where he has lived periodically since 2007. Sexton will remain under supervision by Hennepin County until Sept. 12, 2012.
 See the attached Fact sheet(27 Kb PDF) for his conditions of release and related information.
Because there have been community notification meetings about this offender before, the attached fact sheet is being reissued as a notification to the public of his return and there will not be a community meeting.
Please call the Minneapolis Police Sex Crimes Unit at 612-673-2817 or Hennepin County Supervising Agent Bart Hollaren, 612-596-0507, about questions or concern. .)
The
purpose of this notice is to provide the community
with information about this particular offender,
the notification process prescribed by
law, and the Minnesota Department of Correction web
site: www.doc.state.mn.us.
THIS OFFENDER IS NOT WANTED BY THE POLICE AT THIS TIME.
THE RELEASED OFFENDER: Frank Leo Sexton, DoB: 03/15/64
DESCRIPTION OF OFFENDER: White male, 5’7”, 156 Lbs, slender build, blue eyes, medium length blond hair, fair complexion, with a mustache and goatee.
DESCRIPTION OF OFFENSE: Mr. Sexton was convicted of Criminal Sexual Conduct with a 28 year old adult female in 1994. This offender confronted this victim as she left a store, followed her, and used physical force in order to gain compliance. This sexual contact was interrupted by citizens. Neither victim or offender were acquainted. Mr. Sexton has a previous history of chemical abuse. Mr. Sexton was revoked from supervision in 2008 and returns to his former address in the 5800 block of 45th Avenue South.
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COMMUNITY
NOTIFICATION:
SEX
OFFENDER NOTIFICATION for WENONAH NEIGHBORHOOD.
(June 8, 2010) (Updated Sept 1, 2011)
The
Minneapolis Police Department Sex Crimes Unit held a meeting to
present information about TWO Level 3 Sex Offenders
residing in the Wenonah neighborhood (listed
as residing on the 5700 blocks of 33rd and 34th Aves.)
DATE: Monday,
June 7, 2010
TIME: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
PLACE:Crosstown Covenant Church, 5540 30th Av S.
 The
purpose of the meeting was to provide the community
with information about this particular offender,
the notification process prescribed by
law, and the Minnesota Department of Correction web
site: www.doc.state.mn.us.
THESE OFFENDERS ARE NOT WANTED BY THE POLICE AT THIS TIME.
Offender: Bruce Edward Patterson NOTE: Patterson has since has left Minneapolis entirely (9/1/11)
Date of birth: 02/19/62
Description: African-American male, 5’9”, 190 Lbs, medium build, brown eyes, short black natural hair with a mustache and stubble goatee. Wears glasses. Fact sheet(52 Kb PDF)
Offender: James Carroll Watkins
Date of birth: 05/31/47
Description: African-American male, 6’1”, 211 Lbs, large build, brown eyes, head shaved (bald), light brown complexion and a circular
shaped mustache that surrounds the mouth and connects to the lower chin. Fact sheet(52 Kb PDF)
PLEASE
DOWNLOAD AND CAREFULLY READ THE FACT SHEETS. The fact sheets also contains
the telephone numbers to call if you have questions
about the offender. These documents in are in Adobe
Acrobat (pdf) format.
If you are not able to print a copies of the Fact Sheets, copies are available by calling Minneapolis Police 612-673-2817, 3rd Precinct SAFE at 612-673-2839, or through the Nokomis East Neighborhood Association office, 3000 East 50th St., tel. 612-724-5652.
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SEX
OFFENDER Moving to Morris Park 11/26/12