FBAC Security Patrol
April 12, 2015 through May 16, 2015
The Activity Report is a summary of what our FBAC Patrol officers do on their shifts.
FBAC Security Patrol
April 12, 2015 through May 16, 2015
Directed Patrols: 25
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Drop Ins/Park and Walks: 31
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Suspicious Person: 6
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Alarm Response: 2
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Suspicious Vehicle: 3
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Parking Complaints: 9
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Noise Complaints: 2
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Out of Town Checks: 12
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Abandoned Auto: 0
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FBAC Member Contact: 3
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Lost Person: 0
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Street Obstruction: 0
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Wanted Persons: 1
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Intoxicated Persons: 3
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Found Property: 0
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Crimminal Trespass: 0
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Info for Officers: 4
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Shots Fired: 0
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Calls for Service (Cell Phone): 5
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News and Notes
See below for a number of incidents involving FBAC officers.
Also please check out the Virginia Highland Security Patrol website for safety
tips – especially regarding the safe package deliver program http://www.fbacvahi.com/p/safe-package-deliver-program.html
Lanier Boulevard Pedestrian Robbery
On April 15, 2015 the victim was walking on Lanier Boulevard
to meet a friend for dinner. While
walking, a white 4 door vehicle with three black males stopped and the
passengers asked for directions to I-75/I-85. She gave them directions but they
continued to ask as if confused. After a short time the back seat passenger got
out of the vehicle and was holding a silver revolver with a brown or wood
bottom. He did not say anything, but when the victim saw the weapon she threw
her purse and began running. She ran to meet her friend then called police.
Several residents on Lanier have cameras and video was provided to an
investigator.
Robbery
On April 17, 2015 the victim picked up a man at Home Depot
(Ponce de Leon Ave) who asked for a ride to McDonald’s to pick up another
friend and then to a Walmart. The two scammed the victim into withdrawing money
from his Wells Fargo bank account, and then produced a gun and stole the money.
The story they used to convince him was that one man was carrying a large sum
of cash because he didn’t trust banks. The victim withdrew $2000 from the Wells
Fargo ATM at Virginia and Todd to demonstrate that banks can be trusted. After
the robbery, the men told the victim to drop them off at Ponce de Leon and
Boulevard. The victim was not physically harmed.
Arrest Made in Auto Theft from N. Highland Avenue.
On April 19, 2015 a Jeep Wrangler was involved in a hit and
run accident in Zone 4. The driver abandoned the vehicle at that location. This
vehicle had been stolen from 898 N. Highland Avenue. After the hit and run, the
vehicle was processed for fingerprints resulting in the arrest of Jarvis Mahan
for theft by receiving.
Domestic Incident Arrest by FBAC Officer Skeens
On May 5, 2015 around 11:30 pm APD officers were dispatched
to 1170 Briarcliff Ct. with a report of two people fighting. Officer William
Skeens was working a Virginia Highland Security Patrol shift and was first on
scene, He detained and handcuffed a white male who was observed throwing things
and shouting profanity. According to a female and the male arrested they had
been drinking heavily, began arguing, and the situation escalated. The man was
arrested for Simple Assault, Disorderly Conduct, and Public Intoxication. He was
transported to Zone 6 Dekalb County for processing. While in the precinct the
man became agitated and again shouted profanity, kicking and damaging the wall.
He was transported to Dekalb County Jail and charged with interfering with
government property. Warrants were also taken out in Fulton County for the
above mentioned charges.
Virginia Avenue Pedestrian Robbery
On May 13, 2015 the victim was walking west on Virginia
Avenue. Near the intersection with Vance Ave a black Chevrolet Impala turned
north on Vance cutting her off as she attempted to use the crosswalk. The
victim continued walking west when a black male with dread locks ran up behind
her and began choking her and attempting to grab her cell phone from her waist.
He then threw her to the ground and took the phone and debit card. The victim
began yelling which attracted witnesses who ran after the suspect. The suspect
managed to get back to the Black Chevrolet Impala on Vance and make an escape
with up to three others waiting for him inside the vehicle.
The victim suffered lacerations to her elbows and knees and
injury to her neck and was treated by Grady EMTs. The victim’s debit card was
used at a Chevron gas station on Donald Lee Hollowell Blvd. and police have
reviewed the video and identified a man and a woman of interest.
Arrest Made in Drewry Theft from Auto
On May 12, 2015 in the afternoon police were dispatched to
Drewry Street where a neighbor had seen someone inside his neighbor’s Lincoln
car. When officers arrived they did not see anyone, but began searching the
area. During this search they encountered an individual running and looking
suspicious. Upon questioning, the suspect provided conflicting stories about
what he was doing in the neighborhood. Upon further investigation it was found
that he had an outstanding warrant from APD for possession of stolen items, as
well as an out of state warrant for larceny from vehicle. Items that were
reported missing from the vehicle by the owner were located nearby, and
fingerprints were found inside the car. The suspect was arrested and
transported to Fulton County Jail.
Intoxicated Person Arrest by FBAC Officer Gilstrap
On May 17, 2015 at the end of his Virginia Highland Security
Patrol shift Officer Matthew Gilstrap had removed his equipment including his
ballistic vest and gun belt and uniform shirt when he saw two men on the
sidewalk passing back and forth what appeared to be an alcoholic beverage. He
proceeded down the street in his vehicle to 992 N. Highland Avenue. He
announced himself as an Atlanta Police Officer and showed the two men (later
identified as Mr. Ackers and Mr. Reaves) his badge.
After identifying the beverage as a can of Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer, Officer advised them that they could not drink on the sidewalk and asked for ID. The men refused to cooperate so Officer Gilstrap called for backup and returned to his car to await additional officers. Mr. Ackers walked away but Mr. Reaves was pacing in front of the officer’s vehicle so he advised Mr. Reaves he was going to detain him.
While placing cuffs on the man he began to struggle and pulled away. The officer took the man to the ground to gain control and while trying to secure the handcuffs, someone hit him in the head. He stood and was again hit in the head by Mr. Ackers. Someone then hit him on the side of the head with a crutch. Several men had gathered at this time and Officer Gilstrap saw that Mr. Reaves had another crutch in his hands and was holding it in a threatening manner and jabbing the tip toward him. Officer Gilstrap then drew his backup weapon and told the men to back away. Additional officers arrived shortly. Mr. Ackers and Mr. Reaves were taken into custody at approximately 3:50 am.
After identifying the beverage as a can of Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer, Officer advised them that they could not drink on the sidewalk and asked for ID. The men refused to cooperate so Officer Gilstrap called for backup and returned to his car to await additional officers. Mr. Ackers walked away but Mr. Reaves was pacing in front of the officer’s vehicle so he advised Mr. Reaves he was going to detain him.
While placing cuffs on the man he began to struggle and pulled away. The officer took the man to the ground to gain control and while trying to secure the handcuffs, someone hit him in the head. He stood and was again hit in the head by Mr. Ackers. Someone then hit him on the side of the head with a crutch. Several men had gathered at this time and Officer Gilstrap saw that Mr. Reaves had another crutch in his hands and was holding it in a threatening manner and jabbing the tip toward him. Officer Gilstrap then drew his backup weapon and told the men to back away. Additional officers arrived shortly. Mr. Ackers and Mr. Reaves were taken into custody at approximately 3:50 am.
Upon search suspected marijuana was found on Mr. Ackers and
he was also charged with Battery physical harm and obstruction of police
officer felony. Mr. Reaves was cited with obstruction of a police officer
felony. Officer Gilstrap was treated by Grady EMTs for his injuries.
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Reminder: All members call 911 first if you see a crime
in progress or a suspicious person or activity, and then call the FBAC
Phone. The phone number is
770-310-0871.
If you see
someone or something suspicious please report it to the police. When driving or out walking keep an eye out
in the neighborhood, what you see and report just might prevent a crime.
Crime Statistics from Atlanta Police Department
April 12, 2015 through May 16, 2015
Part One Crime
Assault: 0
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Auto Theft: 5
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Commercial Burglary: 0
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General Larceny: 2
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Homicide: 0
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Rape: 0
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Residential Burglary: 1
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Robbery: 3
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Vehicular Related Larceny: 11
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4/11/15
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Auto Theft
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700 Park Dr
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2012 Nissan Altima
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4/13/15
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Larceny
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791 Virginia Av
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Leaf Blower
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4/14/15
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Theft Fr Auto
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1015 Amsterdam Av
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Backpack
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4/14/15
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Theft Fr Auto
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695 Pylant St
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Laptop
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4/15/15
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Robbery
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1136 Lanier Blvd
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Purse/Credit Cards/Phone/Cash
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4/16/15
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Burglary
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542 Park Dr
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Cameras/Lenses/Laptop
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4/17/15
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Robbery
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979 Virginia Av
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$2000.00 Cash
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4/17/15
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Auto Theft
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898 N. Highland Av
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1999 Jeep Wrangler (Arrest Made)
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4/18/15
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Theft Fr Auto
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818 Greenwood Av
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Glock Handgun
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4/19/15
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Larceny
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1025 Virginia Av
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Bench
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4/19/15
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Auto Theft
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710 Virginia Av
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2010 Audi AA4
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4/29/15
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Theft Fr Auto
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1020 Maryland Av
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Laptop
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5/5/15
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Theft Fr Auto
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1031 Lanier Blvd
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I-Pad
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5/5/15
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Theft Fr Auto
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750 Frederica St
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2001 Jeep Cherokee
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5/7/15
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Auto Theft
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780 St Charles Av
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2009 Toyota Corolla
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5/7/15
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Auto Theft
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792 St Charles Av
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2007 Toyota Rav 4
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5/7/15
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Theft Fr Auto
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1037 Lanier Blvd
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Laptop
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5/9/15
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Theft Fr Auto
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1030 Los Angeles
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MacBook
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5/12/15
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Theft Fr Auto
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1010 Drewry St
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Change/Sunglasses (Arrest Made)
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5/13/15
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Robbery
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956 Virginia Av
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Cell phones/Debit Cards
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5/13/15
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Theft Fr Auto
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1030 Los Angeles Av
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Laptop
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5/16/15
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Theft Fr Auto
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808 Greenwood Av
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Glass Damage
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