Crime at Benjamin Banneker Academic HS

The Metropolitan Police Department provided only the first 255 characters of the narrative from the police report. The narratives were only provided for some incidents during the current school year.

The police use "S1" for the first subject of the report, "C1" for the first complainant and "W1" for the first witness.

Crime Summary

  • Total Crimes
    38
  • Top Crime Type
    Theft Of Personal Property
  • Top Crime Category
    Non Violent

Detailed Reports

By Category: Disruptive (9) | Non Violent (19) | Violent (10)

Disruptive Crimes (9)
Incident Date Narrative Disposition
Fire December 11, 2006 at the above date at 10:30 the Asst. Principal, Dr. Terrell, was notified that the trashcan was on fire. It was put out by Dr. Terrell, myself, and the custodian. At 3:15 I noticed that it was on fire again. It was put out by myself and the custodian.
Improper Conduct December 2, 2006 C-1 [Female/Student] stated that while standing in front of the recreation center, S-1 [Female/Student] pushed her. No injuries reported. Security was notified. School assigned MPD was notified and responded. No arrest. No CCN# given. No report take None
Graffiti September 23, 2006 C-1 [Female/Principal] stated that she approached the school grounds and discovered that two front doors had been damaged with markers. C-1 stated that UPP, P****pal, 640, All Day Goon Squad, Fat 640, Garfield Terrace and Bi***** of LeDroit Park. All of None
Fire May 5, 2006
Graffiti April 26, 2006
Improper Conduct January 23, 2006
Improper Conduct January 12, 2006
Concealment Of A Deadly Weapon September 27, 2005
Improper Conduct September 16, 2005

Non Violent Crimes (19)
Incident Date Narrative Disposition
Damage To Property(Private) May 9, 2007
Theft Of Personal Property December 13, 2006 At the above date and time C1 reported to me that someone stole $90 from her purse. She left her purse in the gym. The Principal was notified.
Theft Of Personal Property December 13, 2006 C-1 [Female/Student] stated that she left her purse in the gym, went back and discovered that it was gone. C-1 stated that $90 was missing from her purse. MPD was not notified. No Suspects or Leads. None
Concealment Of A Deadly Weapon November 17, 2006 S-1 [Male/Student] entered the building and walked thru the Metal Detector. It sounded off twice. S-1 was asked to remove his belt. S-1 complied. The Detector sounded again. S-1 was escorted to the main office and was asked to turn his pockets inside Pending
Theft Of Personal Property November 7, 2006 C-1 [Male/Student Teacher] stated that he went to retrieve his car, he discovered that his car was gone. C-1 stated that his car was parked in 900 Block of Euclid St. N.W. C-1 was parked on the meter. Security was notified. Downtown towing was notifi Referred to MPD
Miscellaneous Complaint October 2, 2006 C-1 [Female/Teacher] stated that during class, she gave an assignment for the students to write 50 things that they wanted to do in life. C-1 stated that after reading S-1's [Male/Student] paper, she became alarmed. C-1 stated that S-1 wrote that he wan Informational
Truancy September 13, 2006 C-1 [Female/Attendance Counselor] stated that S-1 [Female/Student] was last seen at school on 9-8-06. C-1 stated that she tried to notify S-1's mother but that S-1 turned on the answering service so that all calls to her mother could be intervened. Scho Pending
Theft Of Personal Property September 11, 2006 C-1 [Female/Student] stated that she was in the girls restroom on the first floor. C-1 stated that she took her Gucci Hair Ribbon off of her hair. C-1 stated that she looked down to pick up the ribbon and discovered that it was gone. C-1 stated that th None
Lost Property - Private September 11, 2006 C-1 [Female/Student] stated that she lost her wallet somewhere in the school building. C-1 stated that she could not remember where she last had her wallet. C-1 stated that her wallet contained $35, 1 Smart Trip Card and a Student ID. Security was noti None
Truancy August 31, 2006 C-1 [Female/Attendance Counselor] stated that she noticed that S-1 [Female/Student] reported to school on 8-28-06. C-1 stated that she realized that S-1 had not returned to school since 8-28-06. C-1 stated that she also realized that S-2 [Female/Student Pending
Vandalism June 7, 2006
Theft Of Personal Property April 4, 2006
Theft Of Personal Property April 4, 2006
Theft Of Personal Property March 30, 2006
Theft Of Personal Property March 30, 2006
Burglary March 27, 2006
Theft Of Personal Property January 23, 2006
Miscellaneous Complaint November 8, 2005
Miscellaneous Complaint September 30, 2005

Violent Crimes (10)
Incident Date Narrative Disposition
Fight January 30, 2007 At the above date and time C1 was on New York Ave. when he was jumped by a group of boys. C1's mother took him to Childrens Hosp. MPD and Principal was notified.
Assault - Simple December 7, 2006 At the above date and time S1 was walking with some of Banneker Students who also was attacked by som group of young men from Cardoza high School.
Assault - Simple December 7, 2006 While at Shaw Howard University Metro Station, Victim's 1 thru 8 were randomly jumped and assaulted by a Large Unknown number of Male Suspects that are believed to attend Cardozo SHS. The Victims stated that they believe that they were jumped because of Referred to MPD
Robbery December 6, 2006 On the above date and time C1 was approached by some ment about his columbia jacket. He refused to give it up. C1 and friends started fighting. The boys said that they were being rushed up on. Some of the boys were hurt.
Assault - Simple December 4, 2006 At the above date and time C1 came to me and stated S1 threw something at her and it hit her in the face. Principal was notified
Assault - Simple December 2, 2006 At the above date and time C1 reported that S1 pushed her in front of Banneker Rec. Prinicipal and MPD were notified.
Assault - Simple October 12, 2006 V-1 [Male/Student] stated that he was walking in the 900 Block of Euclid Street, N.W. when he was assaulted by S-1 [Unidentified/Male]. V-1 stated that S-1 approached him as if he was going to hug him. V-1 stated that he is familiar with S-1's face beca Referred to MPD
Assault - Simple September 26, 2006 S-2 [Male/Student] stated that while he was in the cafeteria, S-1 [Female/Student] told him to get the f*** out of her way. S-2 stated that he asked S-1 what she said. S-2 stated that S-1 then said, "You heard me with your gay a**, now move out of my wa Pending
Corporal Punishment December 5, 2005
Threat November 1, 2005

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