Crime at Backus Middle 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
    50
  • Top Crime Type
    Fight
  • Top Crime Category
    Violent

Detailed Reports

By Category: Disruptive (15) | Non Violent (9) | Violent (26)

Disruptive Crimes (15)
Incident Date Narrative Disposition
Improper Conduct April 19, 2007
Suspected Drug Use Or Intoxication March 13, 2007
Improper Conduct March 5, 2007
Suspected Drug Use Or Intoxication February 1, 2007 On the above date and time as security was on patrol in the gym three male students were found behind the bleachers and in the boys locker room. Cigarettes were found, no drugs however all three students were smelling like marijuana.
In School Arrest October 11, 2006 C-1[Male/Metro Transit Officer] responded to the school today and stated he was there to arrest S-1[Male/Student - Special Ed.] and S-2 [Male/Student] for an incident that took place at Fort Totten Subway Station. Parental notification was made. School Arrest
Improper Conduct October 11, 2006 At the beginning of 3rd period, V-1[Male/Student] was sitting in his classroom # 209, when S-1[Female/Student], S-2 [Female/Student] and S-3 [Female/Student] entered the classroom and began horse playing and hitting on V-1. V-1 didn't take it as playing. Arrest
Bomb Threat October 3, 2006 C-1 [Female/Office Aide] stated that she received a phone call from S-1[Male/Unknown Caller] stating that there was a bomb in the girls restroom. Security was notified. School assigned MPD was notified, responded and completed a report. The Bomb Squad None
Improper Conduct September 14, 2006 C-1 [Male/Student] stated that he was in the classroom when S-1 [Male/Student], S-2 [Male/Student] and S-3 [Male/Student] knocked on the door. C-1 stated that the Suspects told him to open the door. C-1 stated that he told the Suspects, "No". C-1 state Informational
Improper Conduct September 11, 2006 S-1[Female/Student] arrived to class after the bell rang. C-1[Male/Teacher] told S-1 she wouldn't be allowed in without a pass. S-1 got upset and began cursing and yelling at C-1. S-1 was trying to force her way into the classroom. C-1 grabbed S-1 by Pending
Improper Conduct June 6, 2006
Improper Conduct May 25, 2006
Improper Conduct March 7, 2006
Fire February 16, 2006
Improper Conduct November 1, 2005
Bomb Threat October 13, 2005

Non Violent Crimes (9)
Incident Date Narrative Disposition
Possession Of Contraband April 13, 2007
Lost Property - Government March 19, 2007
Concealment Of A Deadly Weapon February 23, 2007
Miscellaneous Complaint December 22, 2006 On the above date and time C-1 was standing in her doorway S1 and V1 had something going between the two of them. C-1 was trying to find out what was going on. That's when S1 reached over C1and hit V1 in his face as C1 was talking to W1.
Lost Property - Private December 15, 2006 On the above date and time C-1 brought his caot to the gym and left it on the bleechers. C-1 played in the gm with the other students. When aftercare was over, C-1 noticed his coat was missing at 5:15.
Damage To Property(Private) November 27, 2006 V-1 [Male/Student] stated that S-1 [Female/Student] tossed him out of the classroom and began to jump on him, hitting and kicking him on the body and face. V-1 stated that S-1 thought that he took her ink pen. In the process, V-1's eyeglasses fell off o Pending
Concealment Of A Deadly Weapon November 9, 2006 C-1 [Male/Teacher] walked into the hallway and notified Security who was patrolling the hallways at the time. C-1 stated that one of students in his class had a knife. S-1 [Male/Special-Ed. Student] was asked to come into the hallway and empty his pocke Arrest
Miscellaneous Complaint November 3, 2006 C-1 [Female/Principal] notified Security and stated that she smelled a strong odor on the first floor and in the lobby. DCFD was notified, Engine #57 and Truck #9 responded. After further investigation, it was discovered that the smell was from a fan th Referred to Fire Department
Possession Of Contraband April 28, 2006

Violent Crimes (26)
Incident Date Narrative Disposition
Fight May 14, 2007
Fight April 20, 2007
Assault - Simple March 19, 2007
Assault - Simple March 1, 2007
Corporal Punishment December 22, 2006 C-1 said that on this above day and time that she was in Room 104 for second period playing aroung with another student hitting each other, running around the class and S-1 told her to stop playing and sit down. So C-1 stopped playing and sat down in a ch
Fight November 15, 2006 While in class, S-1 [Male/Special-Ed. Student] and S-2 [Male/Special-Ed. Student] exchanged words about each others mother. S-1 threw a paper ball at S-2. S-2 threw it back. A fight ensued. W-1 [Female/Teacher] notified Security. S-1 picked up a flag Arrest
Assault - Simple November 9, 2006 C-1 [Male/Student] stated that he was standing at his second floor locker when he was approached and jumped by S-1 [Male/Special-Ed. Student], S-2 [Male/Student] and S-3 [Male/Student]. Security was notified, responded and intervened. No injuries report Pending
Threat November 9, 2006 C-1 [Female/Student] stated that she was walking down the hall when she was approached by S-1 [Male/Student] who stated to her, "Yeah, Jeffrey may be gone but I'm still here and I'm going to kill you." Security was notified. S-1 was taken to the main of Pending
Fight November 8, 2006 While in class, S-1 [Male/Student] hit S-2 [Male/Student]. S-2 told S-1 to stop. S-1 hit S-2 and ran back to his seat. S-2 hit S-1 and a fight ensued. Security was notified, responded and intervened. S-1 sustained a busted lip and was seen by the sch Pending
Fight November 6, 2006 S-1 [Male/Student] and S-2 [Male/Student] were arguing in class. S-1 and S-2 stood face to face. S-1 pushed S-2. S-2 pushed S-1 back. S-1 punched S-2 in the face. A fight ensued. Security was notified and intervened. No injuries reported. Medical Pending
Fight November 3, 2006 S-1 [Male/Student] stated that he was walking out of class when he was smacked in the face from behind. S-1 stated that he turned around to who it was and saw S-2 [Male/Student]. S-1 stated that he assumed that it was S-2 that hit him. S-1 punched S-1 Pending
Fight October 26, 2006 S-1 [Female/Student] and S-2 [Female/Student] engaged in an argument because S-2 accused S-1 of stealing out of her locker. S-2 pushed S-1 and stated, "You are the reason that I don't like Bitches like you." A fight ensued. Security was notified, respo Arrest
Fight October 25, 2006 S-1 [Male/Student] and S-2 [Male/Student] were making jokes about each other. S-2 became upset and punched S-1 in the face. A fight ensued. W-1 [Female/Teacher] intervened. S-1 sustained scratches to the face. Medical Services were not notified. Sch Pending
Assault - Simple October 19, 2006 C-1[Male/Student] reported to school assigned MPD that while walking to class, S-1[Male/Student - Special Ed.] pushed him against the locker then punched him in the mouth. C-1 sustained a busted lip. C-1 was seen by the school nurse, who administered fi Arrest
Assault - Simple October 17, 2006 C-1[Female/Teacher] reported to Security [Female] that S-1[Male/Student] and S-2 [Male/Student - Special Ed.] were horse playing and hitting each other. C-1 tried to enter the classroom # 204 when she was struck to the side of her head by one of the susp Pending
Assault - Simple October 13, 2006 C-1 [Female/Teacher] stated that S-1 [Male/Student] and S-2 [Male/Student] tried to exit the building for recess. C-1 stated that she intervened. S-1 became enraged. S-1 and S-2 pushed their way past C-1 and out of the door almost causing C-1 to fall t Arrest
Threat October 6, 2006 School assigned MPD notified Security on 10-23-06 and stated that C-1 [Male/Student[ told them that on 10-6-06, S-1 [Male/Student] told him that he was going to glass him. C-1 stated that S-1 was with a large group of Males. C-1 stated that he does not Referred to MPD
Fight May 11, 2006
Fight May 8, 2006
Assault - Simple May 5, 2006
Assault - Simple February 15, 2006
Fight December 7, 2005
Fight December 2, 2005
Fight November 10, 2005
Fight November 7, 2005
Fight November 3, 2005

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