Groves Police responded to the following calls from April 13 through April 19

Wednesday, April 13

• An orange colored bicycle was stolen from a vehicle in the 3400 block of Charles.
• A jewelry box containing several items of jewelry was stolen from a home in the 6200 block of 25^th Street.

Thursday, April 14

• Automotive parts were stolen from the 6600 block of 32^nd Street.

Friday, April 15

• A mental commitment was processed.
• A barbecue pit was stolen from a home in the 3800 block of Grant.
• A 40-year-old man was arrested for assault in the 5000 block of 25^th Street.
• Two people were found to be in possession of marijuana after a traffic stop in the 5200 block of East Parkway.

Saturday, April 16

• Criminal mischief to a vehicle was reported in the 5200 block of Twin City Highway. The vehicle ignition was damaged and a tool box was stolen.
• Criminal mischief and burglary of a vehicle was reported in the 3500 block of Pure Atlantic Road.
• A 45-year-old man was arrested on outstanding warrants after a traffic stop in the 2200 block of Taft.
• A man was seen stealing a package from a front porch in the 3500 block of Charles.
• A 49-year-old man was arrested for driving while intoxicated after a traffic stop in the 5800 block of 32^nd Street.
• Unlawful entry was made to a building in the 3500 block of Pure Atlantic Road. Pry marks were found on a vehicle and a car radio was damaged.

Sunday, April 17

• A 22-year-old man was arrested for criminal trespass in the 3700 block of West Parkway.

Monday, April 18

• A 40-inch flat screen TV was stolen from the 5100 block of East Parkway.
• A vehicle parked in the 3800 block of Main was struck by a vehicle that left the scene.
• A LG cell phone was stolen from the 4900 block of Twin City Highway.
• Fraudulent activity on a bank account was reported which resulted in a loss of approximately $8,000.
• A disturbance and assault were reported in the 6800 block of 25^th Street.
• Identity theft was reported when the victim discovered that someone had filed an income tax return in his name.
• A counterfeit $10 bill was used at a business in the 6200 block of 39^th Street.
• A person was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia after a traffic stop in the 5600 block of Monroe.

Tuesday, April 19

• Unauthorized charges were made to a debit card account.
• A 19-year-old woman was arrested on outstanding warrants after a traffic stop in the 2000 block of Owens.
• A 33-year-old man was arrested on outstanding warrants after a traffic stop in the 2500 block of Twin City Highway.
• A 42-year-old man was arrested on outstanding warrants after a traffic stop in the 5100 block of East Parkway.
• Charges were filed on a person for possession or ingestion of certain prohibited substances after a traffic stop in the 5100 block of Monroe.

Calls:

• Miscellaneous calls for service assistance — 135
• Offense reports filed — 33
• Motor vehicle accidents investigated — 6

TIP OF THE WEEK

Bad Economic Times and Higher Crime Rates — Unfortunately, there is a correlation between bad economic times and higher crime rates. What can you do to protect yourself? One of the best ways to avoid crime is simply to be aware that you could become a victim at any time. Try not to go out on your own late at night, but if that is not possible at least stay in areas that are well lit and have plenty of people around. Never park your car in a dark, unattended lot where a predator may be lurking and waiting for someone. Stay alert wherever you go, and pay attention to your surroundings. You may also want to consider carrying a non-lethal self-defense weapon that you can use to protect yourself in case of an emergency. Don’t let yourself become a victim, always be cautious and do what you can to stay away from danger.

SOURCE: Groves Police Department