Crime at Powell Elementary 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
    66
  • Top Crime Type
    Fight
  • Top Crime Category
    Violent

Detailed Reports

By Category: Disruptive (19) | Non Violent (12) | Violent (35)

Disruptive Crimes (19)
Incident Date Narrative Disposition
Improper Conduct April 12, 2007 Pending
Weapons - (Found) March 27, 2007
Improper Conduct November 27, 2006 C-1 [Male/Student] stated that he was standing still when S-1 [Male/Student] spit on his coat. The Principal was notified. W-1 [Male/Teacher] was present. Security was notified. Parental contact was made. No action for S-1. MPD not notified. None
Improper Conduct November 17, 2006 C-1 [Female/Principal] notified Security and stated that S-1 [Unknown] erased the memory from the main office computer. C-1 stated that she has an idea of who did it but she can't prove it. No action. MPD not notified. None
Improper Conduct November 1, 2006 S-1 [Male/Student] punched V-1 [Male/Student] in the upper chest area. S-1 then ran from W-1 [Female/Principal] and into the building. S-1 was found about 5 minutes later by V-1 and Security [Female]. No injuries reported for V-1. Parental contact was None
Graffiti October 16, 2006 W-1[Male/Student] reported to C-1[Male/Security] that he saw S-1[Male/Student - Special Ed.] and S-2 [Male/Student - Special Ed.] writing graffiti in the boys restroom on the first floor. MC, S.I.C., MC for life in black marker. Parents not notified. Pending
Improper Conduct September 12, 2006 S-1 [Female/Parent] stated that she was upset with C-1 [Female/Principal] over a prior situation. C-1 notified Security and stated that while in the hallway, S-1 said that, " The problem is that the school is full of Mexicans." S-1 stated that whenever Barring Notice Issued
Improper Conduct September 8, 2006 W-1 [Male/Teacher] notified the Principal and told her that he saw S-1 [Female/Student] hit C-1 [Female/Student] on the arm with an open hand. No injuries reported. Medical Services not notified. S-1 was taken to the main office. Parental notification Suspension
Improper Conduct May 15, 2006
Improper Conduct April 5, 2006
Improper Conduct March 29, 2006
Improper Conduct March 14, 2006
Improper Conduct March 7, 2006
Improper Conduct March 1, 2006
Improper Conduct February 17, 2006
Concealment Of A Deadly Weapon February 9, 2006
Improper Conduct December 13, 2005
Improper Conduct September 22, 2005
Improper Conduct September 16, 2005

Non Violent Crimes (12)
Incident Date Narrative Disposition
Miscellaneous Complaint Pending
Damage To Property(Government) C-1[Male/Custodian] reported to Security [Female] that upon his arrival to work today he noticed the screws broken off of the shed gate leading to the basement area. Nothing was missing. C-1 stated the gate wasn't in that condition on yesterday. MPD wa None
Theft Of Personal Property May 23, 2007
Possession Of - Alcohol February 21, 2007
Theft Of Personal Property January 25, 2007 W1 caught S1 and S2 breaking lock off of C1's book bag and then going into bag and taking candy like gum and giving the gum around to students in the classroom. The parents of C1 wrote a letter stating if action not taken the parent will get MPD involved
Theft Of Personal Property January 22, 2007 C1 had noticed when she left the school around 3pm that her pink & white IPOD was missing out of her bag. According to W1 and W2 S1 was going into the room with another male who was unidentified where the IPOD was located. W1 and W2 stated that the IPOD
Miscellaneous Complaint September 20, 2006 C-1[Female/Student] reported to the school nurse that she was bitten on her left index finger by a squirrel. The school nurse administered first aid. Medical services not notified. The squirrel was captured by an unidentified parent. Animal control wa None
Miscellaneous Complaint August 28, 2006 W-1[Male/Teacher] reported to C-1[Female/Principal] that during recess he observed S-1[Unknown/African American Male] and S-2 [Unknown/African American Male] in a tan van video taping the students. Cluster Supervisor notified. MPD not notified. None
Damage To Property(Private) January 9, 2006
Indecent Exposure October 20, 2005
Miscellaneous Complaint October 6, 2005
Possession Of Weapon (Toy Gun) September 26, 2005

Violent Crimes (35)
Incident Date Narrative Disposition
Threat Pending
Fight May 21, 2007
Fight May 16, 2007
Fight May 11, 2007
Fight May 4, 2007
Fight April 27, 2007
Fight April 27, 2007
Fight April 27, 2007
Fight April 26, 2007
Fight March 22, 2007
Fight March 22, 2007 Suspension
Fight March 22, 2007
Fight March 22, 2007
Fight March 22, 2007
Fight March 21, 2007 Pending
Threat March 9, 2007
Sexual Abuse January 17, 2007 W1 caught S1 and S2 fonding with C1's private parts. W1 escorted them to the principal's office and the principal reported the incident to the paretns. Admin pending. The parents just wanted C1 to be moved to another classroom
Fight November 27, 2006 S-1 [Male/Student] and S-2 [Male/Student] fought in from of the school building. Security was notified and intervened. No injuries reported. Parental contact as made. MPD notified. No report. No arrest. No action pending for S-1 and S-2. None
Fight November 14, 2006 S-1 [Male/Student] and S-2 [Male/Student] fought in class. Security was notified and intervened. No injuries. S-1 and S-2 did not say why they were fighting. MPD not notified. Parental contact was made. S-1 and S-2 were suspended for 1 day. Suspension
Fight November 6, 2006 S-1 [Female/Student] and S-2 [Female/Student] engaged in a verbal altercation. A fight ensued. W-1 intervened. No injuries reported. S-1 and S-2 were taken to the main office. Parental contact was made. MPD not notified. S-1 and S-2 received 1 day o Suspension
Assault - Simple November 2, 2006 V-1 [Male/Student] was sitting in a chair when he was approached and punched in the face by S-1 [Male/Special-Ed. Student]. W-1 [Male/Student] attempted to intervene by standing in front of V-1. S-1 then punched V-1 in his chest and chin. Security was None
Assault - Simple October 23, 2006 C-1 [Male/Security] stated that he was conducting routine patrol on the playground when S-1 [Male/Student] informed him that two students were getting ready to fight. C-1 stated that he resolved the issue and was suddenly lunged at by S-1. C-1 stated th None
Assault - Simple October 18, 2006 W-1[Male/Teacher] reported to Security [Male] that while on the playground, S-1[Male/Student] yelled at V-1[Female/Student], V-2 [Female/Student], V-3 [Female/Student] and V-4 [Female/Student] calling them "bitches" S-1 then attacked them. W-1 restraine Pending
Threat October 10, 2006 C-1[Female/Teacher's Aide] reported to Security [Male] that while in classroom # 219, S-1[Male/Student - Special Ed.] stated to C-1 " I hate you, I want to kill you" Parental notification not made. MPD informed. No report taken. No CCN# given. Princi Pending
Threat October 4, 2006 C-1 [Male/Maintenance Supervisor] stated that he was approached by S-2 [Male/Husband of S-1] who asked him why he keeps messing with his wife. C-1 stated to S-2 that he does not mess with his wife, he only gives her the work assignments and she refuses t Pending
Fight August 29, 2006 W-1 [Female/Principal] stated that while on the playground during recess, she observed S-1 [Female/Student] and S-2 [Female/Student] fighting. W-1 stated that she intervened the fight and asked S-1 and S-2 what happened. S-1 stated to W-1 that S-2 kicke None
Fight May 3, 2006
Assault - Simple February 17, 2006
Assault - Simple December 6, 2005
Fight November 22, 2005
Assault - Simple November 21, 2005
Assault - Sexual September 30, 2005
Assault - Sexual September 29, 2005
Threat September 27, 2005
Assault - Sexual September 21, 2005

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