Crime at Ballou Senior 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
    152
  • Top Crime Type
    Fight
  • Top Crime Category
    Violent

Detailed Reports

By Category: Disruptive (48) | Non Violent (33) | Violent (71)

Disruptive Crimes (48)
Incident Date Narrative Disposition
Concealment Of A Deadly Weapon April 25, 2007
Fire - Arson April 17, 2007
Weapons - (Found) April 12, 2007
Concealment Of A Deadly Weapon March 21, 2007
Weapons - (Found) March 16, 2007
Weapons - (Found) February 20, 2007
Fire February 16, 2007
Improper Conduct January 9, 2007 On the above date and time C1 was in rage and started punching on the lockers. Her right hand had become fractured. She went to the hospital (Greater SE Hosp) along with her sister.
Bomb Threat November 21, 2006 C-1 [Female/Counselor] stated that she received a call from S-1 [Male/Unknown] stating that the building was going to blow up in 30 minutes. The building was not evacuated. An interior sweep of the building was conducted with negative results. The call None
Fire October 24, 2006 S-1 [Male/Student] stated that he went into the auditorium to smoke a cigarette. S-1 stated that he was bored and saw a box of T-Shirts on the floor. S-1 stated that he took one of the T-Shirts and set it on fire with his cigarette lighter. Nothing els Arrest
Fire October 23, 2006 C-1 [Female/Security] stated that she was notified by several students who informed her of a trashcan fire in the boys restroom on the first floor. DCFD was notified, Engine #33, Truck #46 and Truck #3 responded and extinguished the fire. The building w None
Fire October 18, 2006 W-1[Female/Unidentified Student] informed C-1[Male/Security] that there was a fire in the boys restroom in the horse shoe area. The building was evacuated. Fire Department notified, engine # 33 responded to the school. Paper towels, toilet paper were p Building Evacuated
In School Arrest September 27, 2006 C-1 [Female/Student] notified Security [Female] and informed her that S-1 [Male/Night-School/Student] had an open warrant. Security notified School assigned MPD who responded and completed a report. The warrant was issued for a prior incident involvin Arrest
Improper Conduct September 26, 2006 C-1 [Female/Security] stated that she was on post when she was approached and pushed by S-1 [Male/Student]. S-1 stated that he was leaving the building. The Principal was notified. School assigned MPD was notified and responded. No report taken. No a Suspension
Improper Conduct September 26, 2006 S-1 [Female/Special-Ed. Student] and S-2 [Male/Student] argued on the second floor. S-2 punched S-1 in the face. A fight ensued. Security was notified and responded. S-1 and S-2 were taken to the main office. While waiting for the Principal in the of Suspension
Weapons - (Found) September 19, 2006 An unidentified male parent reported to Security [Male] that he noticed S-1[Unknown-African American Male] run down the path that leads to night school at Ballou Stay, dropping a weapon. Security along with an MPD Officer walked through the path. MPD fo Referred to MPD
Suspected Drug Use Or Intoxication September 6, 2006 C-1[Female/Teacher] responded to the security desk and asked if security could respond to her classroom, because S-1[Male/Student - Special Ed.] was not acting normal. Security [Female] responded and escorted S-1 to the security office. S-1 appeared to Transported to Hospital
Fire May 30, 2006
Suicidal Gestures May 10, 2006
Fire May 2, 2006
Concealment Of A Deadly Weapon April 28, 2006
Bomb Threat April 26, 2006
Fire April 24, 2006
Improper Conduct April 6, 2006
Bomb Threat April 3, 2006
Fire March 29, 2006
Concealment Of A Deadly Weapon March 21, 2006
Concealment Of A Deadly Weapon March 20, 2006
Concealment Of A Deadly Weapon February 22, 2006
Concealment Of A Deadly Weapon February 6, 2006
Concealment Of A Deadly Weapon January 23, 2006
Concealment Of A Deadly Weapon January 9, 2006
Concealment Of A Deadly Weapon December 14, 2005
Concealment Of A Deadly Weapon December 5, 2005
Fire November 29, 2005
Fire November 23, 2005
Bomb Threat November 23, 2005
Improper Conduct November 4, 2005
Fire November 1, 2005
Concealment Of A Deadly Weapon October 20, 2005
Concealment Of A Deadly Weapon October 12, 2005
Fire October 11, 2005
Concealment Of A Deadly Weapon October 5, 2005
Concealment Of A Deadly Weapon October 4, 2005
Fire October 3, 2005
Fire September 30, 2005
Fire September 29, 2005
Bomb Threat September 20, 2005

Non Violent Crimes (33)
Incident Date Narrative Disposition
Theft Of Personal Property May 17, 2007
Concealment Of A Deadly Weapon April 26, 2007
Harassment - Sexual April 24, 2007 Pending
Concealment Of A Deadly Weapon April 23, 2007
Possession Of Weapon (Toy Gun) April 17, 2007 Suspension
Possession Of - Drugs February 13, 2007
Concealment Of A Deadly Weapon February 5, 2007
Damage To Property(Private) January 29, 2007 On the above date and time S1 has entered the building for school this morning not knowing he was suspended security ofc's ststed S1 is suspended I S/O Powell held him at the door while checking on the status of the suspension by the schools administrator
Miscellaneous Complaint January 10, 2007 At 3:30 pm Michael travis was in A-11 yelling at the top of his lungs-over turned table with computer Officer Bush ecsorted Mr. Watkins to Mr. Miller's office while still yelling. While in Mr. Miller's Office Mr. Watkins banged on prinicipals desk. MPD ca
Damage To Property(Government) December 23, 2006 Upon returning to work after winter break C1 noticed that large rocks had been thrown through the armory glass.
Concealment Of A Deadly Weapon November 8, 2006 C-1 [Female/Security] stated that S-1 [Male/Special-Ed. Student] entered the building. S-1 was scanned with the Hand-Wand. The Wand sounded off 4 times. C-1 lifted S-1's jacket and saw a knife in front of his pants. C-1 retained the knife. S-1 was es Arrest
Concealment Of A Deadly Weapon October 31, 2006 C-1 [ Female/Security] stated that S-1 [Male/Special-Ed. Student] entered the building and placed his bag on the Conveyor Belt of the X-Ray Machine. C-1 observed the image of a knife on the Monitor. C-1 retained the knife to turn over to MPD. S-1 was e Pending
Possession Of - Drugs October 30, 2006 C-1 [Female/Assistant Principal] stated that during lunch, she saw S-1 [Male/Student] standing in the courtyard smoking. C-1 stated that asked S-1 to empty his pockets. S-1 complied and removed a bag of Marijuana from his pocket. S-1 was escorted into Arrest
Possession Of - Drugs October 25, 2006 C-1 [Female/Assistant-Principal] stated that she was told that S-1 [Male/Student] was in the first floor staircase smoking marijuana. C-1 stated that she escorted S-1 to the Security Office. Security was notified. S-1 was asked to empty his pockets. S Arrest
Damage To Property(Private) October 25, 2006 C-1 [Male/Teacher's Aide] stated that he walked onto the parking lot to retrieve his car. C-1 stated that upon arrival, he discovered that his passenger side window was busted and that the ignition was damaged. Security was notified. W-1 [Female/Volunt None
Concealment Of A Deadly Weapon October 20, 2006 C-1 [Male/Student] and W-1 [Male/Teacher] notified Security and stated that during the Homecoming parade, S-1 [Male/Special-Ed. Student] tried to fight C-1. W-1 stated that S-1 had a knife [switchblade] in his hand. Security responded. S-1 fled the sce Suspension
Concealment Of A Deadly Weapon October 12, 2006 S-1[Female/Student - Special Ed.] entered the building and placed her jacket on the Conveyor Belt of the X-Ray machine. C-1[Female/Security ] observed on the monitor image of a knife. C-1 found and confiscated the knife to turn over to MPD. Parental no Suspension
Damage To Property(Private) October 3, 2006 C-1[Male/Teacher] reported to Security [Female] that upon responding to his vehicle he noticed that someone kicked the right passenger side back door, causing a dent. C-1 has a 1990 - 320 Mercedes Benz, DC Tag # CM-3708. MPD was informed and completed a None
Theft Of Government Property October 3, 2006 C-1[Female/Business Manager] reported to Security that there were 32 HP Laptops on invoice for delivery, but only 30 were actually delivered. The Company MVS, Inc. delivered the laptops. There isn't a back order for the two laptops. The following infor None
Concealment Of A Deadly Weapon October 2, 2006 C-1 [Female/Security] stated that S-1 [Female/Student - Special Ed.] entered the building and placed her bag on the Conveyor Belt of the X-Ray Machine. C-1 stated that she observed what appeared to be a knife on the Monitor. C-1 stated that she opened S Expulsion
Theft Of Personal Property September 25, 2006 C-1 [Male/Student] stated that he approached the South Parking Lot and discovered that his vehicle was missing. C-1 stated that he owns a 1995 Dark Brown Cutlass Oldsmobile. C-1 stated that he does not remember his Tag#. School assigned MPD was notifie Referred to MPD
Theft Of Government Property September 18, 2006 C-1 [Male/Security] stated that he went to the security desk and discovered that a Hand Wand was missing. C-1 stated that security cameras were reviewed but nothing could be revealed due to excessive sunlight making pictures blurry. School assigned MPD None
Concealment Of A Deadly Weapon September 14, 2006 C-1 [Female/Security] stated that S-1 [Female/Student] entered the building and placed her bag on the Conveyor Belt of the X-Ray Machine. C-1 stated that she observed what appeared to be a knife on the monitor. C-1 stated that she opened S-1's bag and r Expulsion
Theft Of Personal Property March 23, 2006
Possession Of Weapon (Toy Gun) March 21, 2006
Possession Of Contraband March 10, 2006
Theft Of Personal Property January 20, 2006
Theft Of Personal Property January 20, 2006
Miscellaneous Complaint December 13, 2005
Theft Of Personal Property December 5, 2005
Theft Of Personal Property November 3, 2005
Destruction Of Government Property October 26, 2005
Theft Of Government Property October 24, 2005

Violent Crimes (71)
Incident Date Narrative Disposition
Assault - Aggravated May 7, 2007 Arrest
Fight April 30, 2007
Fight March 28, 2007
Fight March 20, 2007
Assault - Simple March 13, 2007
Shots Fired March 9, 2007
Fight February 28, 2007
Robbery - Attempted February 28, 2007
Assault - Simple February 26, 2007
Fight February 23, 2007
Robbery February 6, 2007 C1 reports that on the above date and time S1, S2, S3, and S4 approached him as he was walking to class at which time S2 and S3 grabbed C1's arm as S1 stated to him "Yeah Slim, what's in your pocket?" S1 went into C1's pocket and took $50.00 in US currenc
Fight February 5, 2007 On the above date, time while posted at door W1 notice S1 and S2 arguing in hall, S1 then approach S2 while words were still being exchanged, S1 hit S2 on the left side of her face, both S1 and S2 began to fight. W1 broke the fight up and both were taken
Fight February 5, 2007 On the above date and time while passing through the hallway S1 bumped S2, S2 then turned around and said "Excuse you" and that's when the fight broke out. Both S1 and S2 were taken to security office.
Fight January 23, 2007 On the above date and time a fight broke out at the horseshoe S1 was taking her socks off when I got her. She pulled away from me anf ran on the other side.
Fight January 18, 2007 On the above date and time while on post at the North door W1 observed an altercation in place at the intersection. W1 called a code 1 which was a brawl. The fight was between S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, and S6. All suspects were arrested, suspension pending. Arrest
Fight January 17, 2007 On the above date and time W1 were patrolling A wing and heard C1 and S1 arguing in the halls bith young ladies put their hands up saying"what's good" and S1 swung at C1 then they started fighting. They bith was brought to Security office where Exsposion
Fight January 17, 2007 On the above date time and location Antonio Zeigerwas in the hallway of A wing southside when Tracey Sauls walked pass him giving Antonio Zeiger a dirty look and saying to him "Bitch ass nigga". Mr. Zeiger stated to Ms Sauls"what's all that for man" and t
Fight January 17, 2007 On the above date and time C1 was speaking to another student S1 walked pass their conversation the other student walked away from C1 then told S1 what C1 had said somethings that had happened in the past S1 walked towards C1 and approached about what was
Robbery January 8, 2007 On the above date and time C1 was in the gym class during second period then S1 entered the gym along with his mother S1 walked up to C1 and patted both front poants pocket went into pocket and took out $53.00 cash then s1 walked out of the gym C1 followe
Fight December 22, 2006 S3 took S1 soda and drank it. S1 threw juice on S3. S1 hit S3 on the right let. S2 tried to break up S1 and S3. S3 then hit S2. S1 and S2 proceeded to jump on S3. Officers Bennett and Sands escorted S1, S2 and S3 to Rm107. Meditation was conducted
Assault - Simple December 11, 2006 While in class, C-1 [Male/Student] stated that S-1 [Female/Student] was engaged in an argument with another student. C-1 stated that he was instigating. S-1 walked over to C-1 and punched him in his face twice. C-1 sustained bleeding to the mouth. Med Arrest
Fight December 7, 2006 On the A Wing of the building, S-1 [Female/Student] punched S-2 [Male/Student] in his face. A fight ensued. It is unknown as to who broke the fight up. S-1 sustained bruising to the eye. Medical Services were not notified. Security was notified. Par None
Fight October 31, 2006 S-2 [Female/Student] approached S-1 [Female/Student] asking her if there was a beef with her. S-1 stepped out of the classroom. Words were exchanged. A fight ensued. Security and MPD was notified, responded and intervened. No injuries reported. S-1, Arrest/Expulsion
Fight October 30, 2006 W-1 [Female/Security] stated that she heard loud noises coming from the front area of the school building. W-1 stated that she responded to that area, saw S-1 [Female/Student] and S-2 [Female/Student] fighting and both holding handfuls of each others hai Arrest/Suspension
Assault - Simple October 24, 2006 W-1 [Female/Security] entered the Teacher's restroom on the A wing and smelled cigarette smoke. W-1 saw S-1 [Female/Student] standing in a stall spraying air freshener to cover up the smell. W-1 notified the Assistant Principal. S-1 was escorted to the Arrest
Assault - Simple October 16, 2006 C-1 [Female/School assigned MPD Officer] stated that she told S-1 [Male/Student] to leave the building because he was on suspension. S-1 refused and reacted by pushing C-1 into a locker. No injuries reported. W-1 [Male/Assistant Principal] was present Arrest
Assault - Simple October 5, 2006 S-1 [Female/Student] took her bag off of her shoulder and hit C-1 [Male/Student] in the face and bit him on the chest. C-2 [Female/Student] was standing in the office when she was suddenly punched in the face by S-1. C-1 sustained pain to the face. C-2 Arrest/Suspension
Fight October 2, 2006 S-1 [Female/Student] slapped S-2 [Female/Student] in the face. A fight ensued. Security was notified, responded and intervened. S-1 sustained a scratch on the forehead. S-1 was seen by the school nurse. S-1 and S-2 were taken to the main office. Par Suspension
Fight September 28, 2006 Security stated that S-1 [Female/Student] was in the cafeteria instigating a fight. A fight broke out between S-2 [Female/Student], S-3 [Male/Student], S-4 [Female/Student], S-5 [Male/Student], S-6 [Male/Student], S-7 [Male/Student], S-8 [Male/Student] a Suspension
Fight September 28, 2006 W-1[Male/Teacher] reported to Security [Male] that S-1[Female/Student] verbally threaten C-1[Female/Student] over a personal relationship between C-1, S-1 and an unknown female. C-1 pushed S-1. S-1 punched C-1. A fight erupted. C-1 sustained a bloody Suspension
Assault - Simple September 26, 2006 C-1 [Male/Student] was at his locker when he was approached by S-1 [Male/Student]. C-1 stated that S-1 grabbed him by his face and punched him in face. C-1 stated that his face hit a locker and he fell to the floor. C-1 sustained pain, bleeding and bru Arrest
Fight September 22, 2006 C-1 [Male/Principal] stated that he was in the main office and observed S-1 [Female/Student], S-2 [Female/Student] and S-3 [Female/Student] take part in a verbal altercation. C-1 stated that he stepped out of the office for a brief minute to escort anoth Arrest/Suspension
Fight September 13, 2006 S-1[Female/Student] and S-2 [Female/Student] engaged in a verbal altercation that erupted into a fight in the gym. Security responded and broke up the fight. There were no injuries to report. S-1 and S-2 were questioned. S-2 said she entered the gym, Arrest/Suspension
Assault - Simple September 6, 2006 V-1[Female/Student - Special Ed.] was on her way home to change her pants, because she slipped and fell in the mud. S-1[Female/Student] noticed V-1 walking on 6th and Mississippi Ave., SE. S-1 said something to V-1 before striking V-1. V-1 went home an Arrest
Assault - Simple August 29, 2006 Security was notified to report to Room #A32. Upon arrival, S-1 [Female/Student], S-2 [Female/Student] and S-3 [Female/Student] were seen throwing a bucket of dirty water on V-1 [Female/Student]. V-1 slipped and fell to the floor. S-1, S-2 and S-3 then Arrest/Suspension
Fight May 12, 2006
Assault - Sexual May 12, 2006
Fight May 3, 2006
Assault With A Deadly Weapon April 18, 2006
Fight April 18, 2006
Fight March 6, 2006
Fight March 2, 2006
Fight February 28, 2006
Assault With A Deadly Weapon February 15, 2006
Assault - Simple February 7, 2006
Fight January 23, 2006
Fight January 17, 2006
Assault - Simple January 12, 2006
Assault - Simple January 9, 2006
Fight January 9, 2006
Assault - Simple December 19, 2005
Fight November 16, 2005
Assault With A Deadly Weapon November 8, 2005
Fight October 27, 2005
Assault - Simple October 26, 2005
Fight October 21, 2005
Assault - Simple October 13, 2005
Assault - Simple October 11, 2005
Fight September 29, 2005
Fight September 27, 2005
Assault - Simple September 26, 2005
Assault - Simple September 23, 2005
Fight September 20, 2005
Fight September 20, 2005
Fight September 20, 2005
Fight September 19, 2005
Assault - Simple September 14, 2005
Assault - Simple September 13, 2005
Fight September 6, 2005
Fight September 6, 2005
Fight August 31, 2005

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