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Chief’s Weekly Update
City of Lewisville—Police Department
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Week of
August 23, 2010 – August 29, 2010 |
PATROL OPERATIONS |
Suspect Arrested After Fleeing Police
On Saturday, August 28th, around 10:20 p.m., DWI Enforcement Officer Jeff Persinger attempted to stop a Nissan, suspecting that the driver was intoxicated. Officer Persinger first attempted to stop the driver, a 41 year-old McKinney woman, on the northbound service road of Interstate 35, near FM 407. However, the driver fled northbound on the interstate, eventually exiting in Lake Dallas. After a lap through Lake Dallas, the driver finally stopped in the Sonic parking lot on Main Street in Lake Dallas. The suspect was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated and Evading Arrest or Detention (in a Vehicle). She is currently out, having posted a $10,000 bond.
Victim Robbed by Three Suspects
On August 26th, at 11:45 p.m., a 54 year-old man was robbed in the 2600 block of Lake Vista. He was attacked by three black male suspects, who struck him and then stole his wallet. The victim suffered bruising from multiple strikes by the suspects, but he did not require immediate medical attention.
Officer of the Quarter Announced
Help me congratulate Officer Marni Hull on her selection as Officer of the Second Quarter of 2010! She is commended for her outstanding performance and her dedication to the Lewisville Police Department.
Lewisville P.D. Renders Aid During Tour of Duty Run
The Lewisville Police Department, in support of the Lewisville Fire Department, the Tour of Duty runners from Australia and New York City, and the victims of the 9/11 attack, provided an escort for the tour of duty runners, as well as traffic control for a display by police and fire at Fox Avenue on August 23rd. The Tour of Duty Run is a journey starting in Los Angeles with 16 fire fighters from Australia and 15 fire fighters from New York City. The run ends in New York City, early on the morning of September 11, 2010. The fire fighters and emergency service workers of America and Australia come together as allies to remember our fallen colleagues, our brothers and sisters, our family. |
COMMUNITY SERVICES |
Suspect Found Guilty of 2009 Murder
Lewisville Police Detectives investigated the murder of a former UNT student in early 2009. The investigation led to the arrest of a suspect. The trial for this suspect, Ryan Harrison, was held during the week of August 16th, with closing arguments on Friday, August 20th. The jury came back with a guilty verdict for the charge of Capital Murder this last week. The suspect faces life in prison. |
Personnel Openings:
Patrol: 4 CSO: 0 Property & Evidence Tech: 0
Public Safety Dispatcher: 1 Dispatch Supervisor: 1 Call-Taker: 1 |
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