Crime at Merritt 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
    103
  • Top Crime Type
    Assault - Simple
  • Top Crime Category
    Violent

Detailed Reports

By Category: Disruptive (32) | Non Violent (24) | Violent (47)

Disruptive Crimes (32)
Incident Date Narrative Disposition
Improper Conduct April 20, 2007
Unlawful Entry March 30, 2007
Improper Conduct March 19, 2007
Improper Conduct March 15, 2007
Arrest January 11, 2007 Five young men jump a student off school ground on 12/18/06
Improper Conduct January 7, 2007 On the above date and time S1 approached C1 in a threatening manner. S1 was arrested for Improper Conduct.
Improper Conduct December 20, 2006 C1 informed the Main office that he was jumped by S1 and S2 in the 3rd floor stairway. MPD and the Administrators were notified. Suspension pending.
Improper Conduct December 12, 2006 While walking down the hall, C-1 [Female/Teacher] stated that S-1 [Male/Student] threw a book. C-1 was hit on the upper left arm area. Medical Services were not notified. Security was notified. School assigned MPD was notified and responded. No repor Suspension
Improper Conduct December 10, 2006 Security stated that S-1 [Female/Parent] showed up at the school very disgruntled and upset because someone was trying to fight her son. S-1 tried to pursue the fight between her son and other students and then tried to take it over herself. School assi None
Improper Conduct December 1, 2006 C-1 [Male/MPD Officer] notified Security and stated that he placed S-1 [Female/Student] under arrest for running in the hallway with a chair threatening to hit another student. Parental contact was made. Arrest
Improper Conduct December 1, 2006 V-1 [Female/Student] was in the auditorium crying. V-1 stated that S-1 [Male/Student] smacked her in her face. V-1 sustained a whelp on the right side of her face. Medical Services not notified. Security was notified. Parental contact was made. MPD Pending
Improper Conduct November 30, 2006 C-1 [Female/Math Coach] notified Security and stated that she was visiting another classroom when she was hit in the head with a textbook. C-1 was hit on the left side of the head. S-1 [Female/Student] was seen running away. School assigned MPD was not Pending
Trespassing November 28, 2006 S-1[Male/Student] running on the 2nd floor through W-1[Male/Teacher] classroom. When W-1 and C-1 asked S-1 come and go to the main office. S-1 started runnung again on the 2nd floor. S-1 finally came to the 1st floor when MPD apprehend him. S-1 is on Arrest
Improper Conduct November 21, 2006 [Female/Security] patrolling the front of the school while students are been dismissed. Security observed S-1[Female/Student of Ron Brown MS] along with [Female/Student] on the property. Security over heard S-1 asking what is the the girl name her frien Arrest
Improper Conduct November 15, 2006 S-1 [Female/Student] charged at C-1 [Female/Teacher] stating that she was going to get her. S-1 stated that she believed that C-1 purposely smashed a students hand in the door a few minutes earlier. Parental contact was made. School assigned MPD was no Pending
Improper Conduct September 28, 2006 C-1 [Male/Student] stated that he was walking down the hall when he was suddenly bum rushed and chased by S-1 [Male/Student], S-2 [Male/Student] and S-3 [Female/Student]. C-1 stated that he was attacked and hit with rulers on his hands and body. Securit Pending
Improper Conduct September 26, 2006 W-1 [Male/Student] notified Security [Male] and stated that S-1 [Male/Student] and S-2 [Male/Student] were on the playground fondling C-1 [Female/Student]. Security responded to the area. S-1 and S-2 were escorted to the main office. Parental contact w Suspension
Improper Conduct September 26, 2006 C-1 [Female/Special-Ed. Teacher] stated that she told S-1 [Male/Student] to stop running around in class. C-1 stated that she then told S-1 to stop throwing chairs around the room. S-1 stated that he was mad because he thought that C-1 had his colored p Pending
Improper Conduct September 15, 2006 W-1[Male/Interim Principal] reported to Security [Male] that he observed S-1[Male/Student] approach V-1[Male/Student] trying to fight him. W-1 intervened, before any punches were thrown. MPD was notified, responded and completed a report. S-1 was arres Arrest
Unlawful Entry September 8, 2006 C-1[Female/Security] observed S-2 [Male/Student - Merrit MS] running toward the auditorium area very upset. S-2 picked up a chair as if to assault someone with it. C-1 immediately gave chase to S-2, apprehending him and grabbing the chair away from S-2. Arrest
Improper Conduct June 6, 2006
Improper Conduct May 26, 2006
Improper Conduct April 20, 2006
Improper Conduct March 20, 2006
Harassment February 28, 2006
In School Arrest February 2, 2006
Weapons - (Found) November 21, 2005
In School Arrest November 17, 2005
Concealment Of A Deadly Weapon November 9, 2005
Hit And Run September 26, 2005
Bomb Threat September 13, 2005
Improper Conduct September 2, 2005

Non Violent Crimes (24)
Incident Date Narrative Disposition
Concealment Of A Deadly Weapon March 26, 2007
Theft Of Government Property February 23, 2007
Vandalism February 23, 2007
Theft Of Personal Property January 31, 2007
Theft - Attempted January 29, 2007 S1 stole a cell phone belonging to a parent out of the cell phone basket on top of the x-ray machine. On 2/5/07 S1 was arrested in front of the school for this theft. Arrest
Theft Of Government Property January 16, 2007 On the above date and time, I Ofc. Al-Akbar relieved Ofc. Turner from security access control point and observed that the keys were gone from the xray machine. Ofc. Turner said she asked Ofc. Parker the same question "Where are the keys"? Security then in
Lost Property - Private January 12, 2007 On the above date and time, C1 informed security that he left his coat in the gym, and when he returned to the gym the coat was gone. C1's parents were informed, C1's mom stated she paid $500.00 for the coat.
Miscellaneous Complaint December 6, 2006 C-1 [Female/Parent] called the school, notified the Principal and Security that V-1 [Male/Student] told her that he was standing across the street from the school when S-1 [Male/Unknown] removed a shotgun from the trunk of his car and pointed it at him an Referred to MPD
Miscellaneous Complaint October 19, 2006 C-1[Female/Student] and C-2 [Male/Student] reported to their Teacher and Security [Female] that while they were in the Special Ed. Suite, some one turned the lights out. C-1 said some one bumped into her, causing her to fall to the floor. C-1 said some
Possession Of Contraband October 11, 2006 C-1 [Female/Security] stated that she checked S-1's [Female/Student] bag and discovered a Hammer. C-1 stated that she retained the Hammer. S-1 was escorted to the main office. The Principal was notified. Parental contact was not made. MPD was not not None
Miscellaneous Complaint October 4, 2006 C-1 [Female/Grandparent of V-1] entered the building and stated that she was there to pick up V-1 [Male/Student]. V-1 saw C-1 and ran out of the building stating that he was going home to tell his mother that C-1 was there. V-1 stated that his mother to Informational
Theft Of Government Property September 19, 2006 C-1[Male/Science Teacher] reported to school assigned MPD that someone stole a chemical product called " Iodine Crystals Potassium Permanganate" sometime today from his classroom # 203. C-1 said he noticed the container was empty around 12:58pm. C-1 sta Pending
Damage To Property(Government) September 19, 2006 C-1 [Female/Teacher] stated that while in class, S-1 [Male/Student] got out of his seat and smashed his hand through a window of a door. No injuries reported. Medical Services not notified. Security was notified. Parental contact was made. School ass Arrest
Damage To Property(Government) September 13, 2006 C-1 [Male/Teacher] stated that while in class, S-1 [Male/Student] was horse playing. While playing, S-1 lost his balance and fell into a piece of ply board that is used to divide the classroom. C-1 stated that the board was just put up in the Summer. N None
Damage To Property(Private) March 21, 2006
Destruction Of Government Property March 18, 2006
Miscellaneous Complaint January 27, 2006
Destruction Of Government Property December 15, 2005
Theft Of Personal Property November 17, 2005
Damage To Property(Government) November 16, 2005
Miscellaneous Complaint October 31, 2005
Damage To Property(Government) October 7, 2005
Miscellaneous Complaint September 19, 2005
Miscellaneous Complaint September 7, 2005

Violent Crimes (47)
Incident Date Narrative Disposition
Robbery - Attempted May 16, 2007 Pending
Robbery - Attempted April 27, 2007
Assault - Aggravated April 17, 2007
Assault - Simple April 17, 2007
Assault - Simple April 12, 2007
Assault - Simple March 21, 2007
Fight February 26, 2007
Assault - Simple January 8, 2007 As C1 handed suspension letter to S1. S1 pushed C1 and threw the paper in C1 face. As S1 approached C1 in threatening matters C1 restrained S1 until MPD arrived. W1 witness the situation. Arrest
Assault - Simple December 21, 2006 Security was informed that C1 was jumped on by S1, S2 and S3. This incident occurred at dismissal. MPD was notified. Suspension pending.
Assault - Simple December 20, 2006 C1 was assaulted by S1, S2 and S3 while on the playground. MPD and the Administrators were notified. Suspension pending.
Fight December 19, 2006 S1 and S2 were fighting outside classroom on the 1st floor. C1 broke up the fight and escorted them to the Main office. S1 and S2 were arrested by MPD and removed from the school.
Assault - Simple December 6, 2006 C-1 [Female/Student] stated that she was jumped by S-1 [Female/Student] and S-2 [Female/Student]. Security was notified and intervened. No injuries reported. S-1 and S-2 were taken to the main office. Parental contact was made. School assigned MPD wa Pending
Assault - Simple November 27, 2006 S-1 [Female/Student] went to C-1's [Male/Student] classroom and asked him to open the door. S-1 stated that she wanted to get her jacket. C-1's Teacher told C-1 not to open the door. Another student opened the door for S-1. S-1 entered the classroom a Arrest
Assault - Simple November 21, 2006 C-1 [Male/Security] observed S-1[Male/Student] and S-2 [Male/Student] running the halls. C-1 approached S-1 and S-2 and told them they have to go to class. S-1 and S-2 started hitting C-1. C-1 restrained S-1 and S-2 until [Male/MPD Officer] and [Male/P
Assault - Simple November 21, 2006 [Female/Security] patrolling the second floor observed students running to a fight. S-1[Male/Student] went up to C-1[Male/Student] and punched him in the face. S-1 had C-1 in the corner punching him in the face and the body. Security and [Male/MPD] res Suspension
Assault - Simple November 8, 2006 C-1 [Male/Student] stated that he was standing near a stop sign when he was jumped by S-1 [Male/Special-Ed. Student] and S-2 [Unknown/Male]. S-1 and S-2 do not attend Merrit MS. The Suspects fled the scene. Security was notified. School assigned MPD w Arrest
Assault - Simple October 31, 2006 C-1 [Male/Teacher] stated that he was clearing the hallway when S-1 [Male/Student], S-2 [Male/Student] and S-3 [Male/Student] all approached him from behind and smack him on his back. No injuries reported. Medical Services were not notified. Security w Arrest
Assault - Sexual October 30, 2006 School assigned MPD notified Security and stated that V-1 [Female/Student] told him that S-1 [Male/Student] approached her, placed a toy gun to her head and rubbed her breasts and buttocks. No injuries reported. Parental contact was made. V-1's mother Arrest
Threat October 27, 2006 C-1 [Male/Assistant Principal] stated that he had to notify Security [Male] and school assigned MPD because S-1 [Male/Student] told him that he was going to get him and mess him up. S-1 was escorted to the main office. Parental contact was made. MPD co Arrest
Fight October 23, 2006 V-1 [Female/Unidentified] entered the building and asked Security if she could use the telephone. V-1 stated that she was attacked by S-1 [Female/Unknown] and a large unknown number of females. V-1 stated that the S-1 and the females fled the scene. V- None
Assault - Simple October 16, 2006 V-1 [Male/Student] stated that he was walking down the stairs in a second floor hallway when he was jumped by S-1 [Unidentified-Male/Student], S-2 [Unidentified-Male/Student] and S-3 [Unidentified-Male/Student]. V-1 stated that after he was hit and repea Pending
Robbery October 11, 2006 V-1[Male/Student] reported to school assigned MPD on yesterday that he was robbed of $5 by S-1[Male/Student]. C-1 said S-1 reached in his pants pocket, taking his $5 in cash. Parental notification was made. C-1's mother and S-1's father responded to th Pending
Fight October 3, 2006 Security [Female] stated that she was notified to report to the 3rd floor for a fight. Security stated that upon arrival, she observed S-1 [Female/Student] and S-2 [Female/Special-Ed. Student] fighting. The fight was intervened. No injuries reported. Arrest
Fight September 29, 2006 C-1 [Female/Security] stated that S-1 [Female/Student] and S-2 [Female/Student] were fighting. C-1 intervened. No injuries reported. S-1 and S-2 were escorted to the main office. S-1 became irate and attempted to continue to fight S-2. Additional Sec Pending
Corporal Punishment September 19, 2006 V-1[Male/Student] reported to Security [Female] that S-1[Male/Teacher] grabbed him by his right arm, digging his nails into his arm. S-1 forcefully took V-1 to the office. V-1 has a whelp on his upper arm area. No medical attention provided. V-1's par Pending
Assault - Simple September 14, 2006 C-1[Male/Teacher] informed Security [Female] that he asked S-1[Female/Student] to stop playing with her cards. S-1 continued to play with the cards. C-1 took the cards from S-1. S-1 began pushing and hitting C-1, demanding that C-1 give her the cards. Suspension
Fight August 29, 2006 Security [Female] noticed V-1[Male/Student] in the hallway. Security asked V-1 why was he in the hallway? V-1 stated that during lunch S-1[Male/Unknown] approached him, they exchanged words which erupted into a fight. V-1 said an unidentified person br Pending
Fight August 29, 2006 W-1 [Male/Teacher] stated that while in class, he observed S-1 [Male/Student] walk to the back of the classroom and approached S-2 [Male/Student]. S-2 hit S-1 in the face. A fight ensued. W-1 intervened. No injuries reported. Medical Services not not Pending
Corporal Punishment June 6, 2006
Fight June 1, 2006
Assault - Simple March 30, 2006
Assault - Simple March 22, 2006
Assault - Simple March 17, 2006
Assault - Simple March 8, 2006
Assault - Simple March 6, 2006
Fight March 2, 2006
Assault - Simple January 31, 2006
Assault - Sexual January 18, 2006
Assault - Simple December 16, 2005
Assault - Simple December 1, 2005
Assault - Aggravated November 22, 2005
Assault - Simple November 17, 2005
Threat November 9, 2005
Threat November 4, 2005
Corporal Punishment November 2, 2005
Assault - Simple October 27, 2005
Threat August 31, 2005

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