Crime at Spingarn High School

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
    115
  • Top Crime Type
    Fight
  • Top Crime Category
    Violent

Detailed Reports

By Category: Disruptive (25) | Non Violent (24) | Violent (66)

Disruptive Crimes (25)
Incident Date Narrative Disposition
Fire Alarm Activation May 10, 2007
Weapons - (Found) May 9, 2007
Improper Conduct May 7, 2007
Unlawful Entry February 8, 2007
Unlawful Entry December 28, 2006 W1 entered the school and noticed the Main office window was broken with a trophy. W1 notified C1 about the incident. C1 reviewed the security monitor and observed five unknown suspects entering the school. Security radios, charger and one hand held ma
Bomb Threat November 15, 2006 C-1 [Male/MPD Officer] stated that he received a call stating that a bomb was in Locker #292 and that he was in front of the school waiting for MPD to arrive. The building was evacuated. The building and Locker #292 was searched with negative results. None
Weapons - (Found) November 13, 2006 C-1 [Male/Security] and C-2 [Female/Security] stated that they were patrolling the front area of the building when they discovered a hand gun in the bushes. C-1 stated that it was a 22 caliber unloaded gun. C-1 retained the gun and turned it over to MPD Referred to MPD
Improper Conduct September 14, 2006 C-1 [Male/Teacher] stated that he told C-2 [Male/Assistant Principal] that he needed to talk to him. C-1 stated that he told C-2 that V-1 [Male/Student] told him on 9-14-06, that he had been involved in sexual misconduct with S-1 [Female/Security]. MPD Pending
Improper Conduct September 11, 2006 C-1 [Male/Student] stated that he was in the cafeteria when S-1 [Male/Student] approached him and punched him in the face. C-1 stated that he did not attempt to hit S-1 back. C-1 sustained pain and irritation to the left eye. C-1 was taken to the schoo Pending
Suspected Drug Use Or Intoxication August 28, 2006 C-1 [Female/Security] stated that she was conducting an interior building patrol when S-1 [Male/Student] walked by her. C-1 stated that S-1 smelled like marijuana. C-1 stated that she notified an Administrator. The Administrator asked S-1 if he had bee Pending
Concealment Of A Deadly Weapon June 12, 2006
Improper Conduct May 25, 2006
Fire May 17, 2006
Fire March 21, 2006
Concealment Of A Deadly Weapon March 14, 2006
Weapons - (Found) February 23, 2006
Improper Conduct January 26, 2006
Concealment Of A Deadly Weapon January 26, 2006
Trespassing January 10, 2006
Concealment Of A Deadly Weapon December 14, 2005
Concealment Of A Deadly Weapon December 14, 2005
Improper Conduct November 3, 2005
Improper Conduct October 24, 2005
Concealment Of A Deadly Weapon September 2, 2005
Concealment Of A Deadly Weapon September 1, 2005

Non Violent Crimes (24)
Incident Date Narrative Disposition
Theft Of Personal Property April 27, 2007
Damage To Property(Government) April 27, 2007
Concealment Of A Deadly Weapon February 20, 2007 Pending
Concealment Of A Deadly Weapon February 5, 2007 On the above date, time and location, during access control on the xray machine. S1 had knife in his coat pocket. The knife was confiscated by MPD. Administration was notified, action pending.
Miscellaneous Complaint January 25, 2007 On the above date, time and location. I witnessed S1 smoking a cigar (black &mild) on the second floor exit 5. Under chapter 25- Level 1 suspension- 5 days. Administration was notified, as well as the prinicpal.
Miscellaneous Complaint January 17, 2007 On the above date and time was punched by an unknown student, I Officer tisdale was notified of the situation by other students went to the place where the incident occurred. There were no signs of anything going on. The following day C1's parent called a
Injury To Pupil January 9, 2007 On the above date and time C1 was walking up stairwell 7 from the 1st floor to 2nd, while walking C1 grab the stairwell rail and it broke loose causing injuries to the right knee. C1 was looked over by the nurse on duty Betty White and parent was notifie
Possession Of Contraband December 13, 2006 S-1 [Male/Student] was caught smoking cigarettes in the stairwell near Exit #7. Parents were notified. Security was notified. S-1 was suspended for 10 days. MPD was not notified. Suspension
Possession Of Contraband December 11, 2006 While patrolling, C-1 caught S-1 [Male/Student] near Exit 7 smoking cigarettes. S-1 was suspended for 5 days. MPD was not notified. Parents were notified. Suspension
Possession Of - Drugs December 6, 2006 C-1 smelled marijuana on S-1. S-1 was checked and remnants of marijuana was found in his bag.
Possession Of - Drugs November 23, 2006 C-1 [Female/Security] stated that she was conducting routine patrol when she saw S-1 [Male/Student] standing on the stairs smoking marijuana. C-1 stated that S-1 had the marijuana cigarette in his hand and raised up to hi slips. C-1 stated that she aske Arrest
Possession Of - Drugs November 21, 2006 C-1 [Female/Security] stated that she was approaching Stairwell #6 when she saw S-1 [Female/Student] standing there in the process of lighting a Marijuana Cigarette. C-1 stated that she did not say anything to S-1 and that she walked away. C-1 stated th Suspension
Miscellaneous Complaint November 9, 2006 C-1 [Female/Security] stated that S-1 [Female/Unidentified] entered the building and walked thru the Metal Detector. The Detector sounded off. S-1 removed 2 knives from her pockets to be turned over to MPD. S-1 was escorted out of the building. MPD re None
Miscellaneous Complaint August 29, 2006 C-1[Male/Student - Special Ed.] was in classroom # 227 when he was asked by W-1[Female/Teacher] to open up the window. As C-1 opened the window it collapsed, falling on C-1's left wrist. Medical services not notified. C-1 was escorted to the school nu None
Theft Of Personal Property June 5, 2006
Miscellaneous Complaint May 24, 2006
Miscellaneous Complaint April 24, 2006
Miscellaneous Complaint March 23, 2006
Possession Of - Drugs March 16, 2006
Damage To Property(Government) March 6, 2006
Lost Property - Government November 29, 2005
Vandalism November 23, 2005
Destruction Of Government Property November 7, 2005
Damage To Property(Government) September 13, 2005

Violent Crimes (66)
Incident Date Narrative Disposition
Fight
Fight
Assault - Simple May 16, 2007
Fight April 26, 2007
Assault - Simple April 10, 2007
Fight March 15, 2007
Fight March 5, 2007
Robbery - Attempted March 1, 2007
Fight February 22, 2007
Assault - Simple January 24, 2007 On the above date time and location. S1 and S2 were fighting on the second floor. S3 tried to break up the fight and started fighting S1 as well.S1 nose was bleeding front tooth were loose,behind left ear was bleeding and he has a swollen right cheek. S2
Fight January 18, 2007 On the above date and time S1 and S2 was fighting during the changing of class. S2 fled the building, S1 sustain a knot over the left eye and was seen by the nurse, mediation is set for tomorrow.
Fight January 17, 2007 Both suspects were fighting on 2nd Floor.
Fight January 16, 2007 Both students were fighting in room 116 during Mediation, both students were transported to juvenile center. Parents were notified.
Assault - Simple January 11, 2007 On the above date and time W1 was a witness to S1 and C1 fight action pending.
Assault - Aggravated January 10, 2007 On the above date and time C1 was injurded during a brawl on the second floor. C1 was taken to thenurses suite where he was examined. C1 sustained injuries to the right side of his face, lost teeth and a busted lip. He was later picked up by a parent a
Fight December 20, 2006 S1 and S3 exchanged words which led to them fighting. S1 then started fighting S2. Security was dispatched to the gymnasium where the fights took place. Sgt Rhodes and Mr. Austin, Administrative Assistant broke up the fight between S1 and S2. S2 began
Fight December 19, 2006 S1 and S2 got into an argument which led to them fighting. Parents and the Administrators were notified. Suspension pending.
Corporal Punishment December 13, 2006 C-2 notified Security and stated that while in class, S-1 slapped C-1. S-1 then pushed C-2 out of the door. No injuries reported. MPD was notified and completed a report. No arrest. A DCPS Investigator will be assigned to the case. Action is pending Pending
Fight December 12, 2006 NOT GIVEN
Assault - Simple December 6, 2006 C-1 told S-1 to get out of the hallway and got to class. S-1 refused while telling C-1, "Fuck You". S-1 then pushed C-1 in his face. No injuries reported. Parents were notified. S-1 was arrested. Arrest
Fight November 21, 2006 S-1 [Female/Student] and S-2 [Female/Student] were fighting on the first floor. No injuries were reported. Parental contact was made. School assigned MPD was notified and responded. No report taken. No arrest. No CCN# given. S-1 and S-2 were suspen Suspension
Fight November 13, 2006 S-1 [Female/Student] spit gum on S-2 [Female/Student] while telling her that she was faking. S-2 asked S-1 what was up. A fight ensued. Security intervened. No injuries reported. S-1 and S-2 were taken to the main office. Parental contact was made. Pending
Fight November 9, 2006 S-1 [Male/Student] hit S-2 [Male/Special-Ed. Student] while walking down the hall. A fight ensued. Security was notified and intervened. Both Suspects were taken to the main office. Parental contact was made. School assigned MPD was notified and resp Suspension
Fight November 9, 2006 S-1 [Male/Student] was on his way to class when he was S-2 [Male/Student]. S-1 stated that he thought that S-2 was going to hit him so he hit first. S-3 [Male/Student], S-4 [Male/Student] and S-5 [Male/Student] all jumped in and fought S-1. Security wa Arrest
Fight November 7, 2006 S-1 [Female/Special-Ed. Student] approached S-2 [Female/Special-Ed. Student] over something that she said about her. S-2 told S-1 that she never said it. S-1 punched S-2 in the face. A fight ensued. Security was notified, responded and intervened. No Suspension
Assault - Simple November 1, 2006 W-1 [Male/Teacher] escorted C-1 [Male/Student] out of class and into the hallway. S-1 [Male/Student] and S-2 [Male/Student] walked into the hallway with their hands up asking C-1 what was up as if they wanted to fight him. W-1 and W-3 [Male/Security] in Arrest
Assault - Simple October 30, 2006 C-1 [Male/Security] stated that he was patrolling the second floor hallway when he saw S-1 [Male/Student] with a hat on his head. C-1 stated that he asked S-1 to remove his hat 3 times. S-1 refused each time and asked C-1 who he was. C-1 stated that he Pending
Fight October 10, 2006 Security [Female] approached classroom # 129 when she observed S-1[Male/Student] and S-2 [Male/Student] exiting the classroom fighting. Security radioed for assistance. S-1 and S-2 were escorted to the main office and turned over to an Administrator. P Pending
Fight September 18, 2006 S-1[Female/Student - Special Ed.] approached S-2 [Female/Student] on the 2nd floor questioning her over hearsay. S-2 then struck S-1. A fight erupted. W-1[Female/Teacher] intervened and broke up the fight. There were no injuries to report. Parental n Pending
Robbery September 13, 2006 C-1 [Male/Student] stated that he was on his way to the bus stop when he was approached by S-1 [Male/Brown-Student] and S-2 [Male/Brown-Student]. C-1 stated that S-1 and S-2 took his gray and orange back pack and silver necklace. C-1 stated that he was Arrest
Fight September 8, 2006 W-1 [Female/Security] stated that she was conducting routine patrol when she saw S-1 [Male/Student] and S-2 [Male/Student] disperse. W-1 stated that she was told by several students that S-1 and S-2 were fighting on the second floor near Exit #8. S-1 su Pending
Fight September 7, 2006 S-1 [Male/Student] and S-2 [Male/Student] were fighting in the hallway, Exit #3 on the second floor. Security was notified, responded and intervened. No injuries reported. Medical Services were not notified. S-1 and S-2 were escorted to the main offic Pending
Fight June 9, 2006
Fight May 19, 2006
Fight May 18, 2006
Fight May 15, 2006
Fight May 15, 2006
Fight May 8, 2006
Fight April 27, 2006
Assault - Simple April 5, 2006
Fight February 7, 2006
Fight January 24, 2006
Fight January 23, 2006
Assault - Simple January 11, 2006
Assault - Simple January 10, 2006
Fight December 16, 2005
Threat December 6, 2005
Fight December 5, 2005
Robbery November 30, 2005
Fight November 29, 2005
Fight November 21, 2005
Fight November 17, 2005
Fight November 10, 2005
Corporal Punishment November 9, 2005
Assault - Simple October 27, 2005
Fight October 25, 2005
Assault - Simple October 21, 2005
Fight October 13, 2005
Sexual Abuse October 13, 2005
Assault - Simple October 5, 2005
Fight September 22, 2005
Assault - Simple September 19, 2005
Assault - Simple September 8, 2005
Assault - Simple September 7, 2005
Assault With A Deadly Weapon August 31, 2005
Fight August 29, 2005

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