The Virginian-Pilot
                             THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT 
              Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Sunday, March 31, 1996                 TAG: 9603290219
SECTION: PORTSMOUTH CURRENTS      PAGE: 20   EDITION: FINAL 
                                             LENGTH: Long  :  205 lines

CRIME REPORT - PORTSMOUTH

Waterview, Port Norfolk, Northside, Olde Towne

WOUNDINGS, ASSAULTS

3600 block of Princeton Ave. - Domestic situation at about 8:45 p.m. March 19.

800 block of Crawford Parkway - 12-year-old male approached by suspect at school about 9:55 a.m. March 25. Suspect claimed he wanted to be in front of victim. Suspect struck victim in the face with an object, puncturing his skin. Victim sought medical treatment and was released.

ROBBERIES

400 block of King St. - 64-year-old female approached from behind while unloading packages from her car about 7:50 p.m. March 19. Victim's pocketbook containing money, food stamps and car keys taken.

900 block of London Blvd. - 18-year-old female approached from behind by two suspects about 1 a.m. March 24. Victim robbed at gunpoint of her wallet, driver's license, and backpack containing blue jeans, sweat shirt and calculator.

DRUGS

200 block of Hatton St. - Suspect stopped by police while on his bike about 9:30 p.m. March 23. A piece of white plastic containing suspected cocaine was found by officer.

First block of Lexington Drive - Plastic bag containing heroin found by officer about 10:10 a.m. March 25.

BURGLARIES

800 block of Broad St. - Thirteen black-wall tires and bar stools taken from business between 7 p.m. March 20 and 7 a.m. March 21.

GRAND LARCENIES

300 block of Mount Vernon Ave. - A TV cable box and money was taken from victim's home between 2:30 and 5:15 a.m. March 22.

400 block of Florida Ave. - A radio, amplifier and speakers were removed from 1971 Volkswagen between noon March 23 and 9 a.m. March 24.

3700 block of Willett Drive - Victim left her purse in restroom between 4:30 p.m. March 23 and 10:30 a.m. March 24. When she called to inquire about it, it was discovered missing.

3400 block of High St. - Baby formula taken from grocery store at 9:50 a.m. March 19.

1600 block of North St. - A stereo and assorted CDs were taken from 1987 Jeep Cherokee between 11 p.m. March 22 and 7:15 a.m. March 23.

900 block of Enterprise Way - A toolbox containing assorted tools was taken from a trailer between 1:30 and 7 p.m. March 25.

First block of Crawford Parkway - A cellular phone was taken from hotel room between 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. March 22.

300 block of Washington St. - AM/FM/CD stereo and speakers removed from 1989 Acura between 1:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. March 23.

700 block of South St. - An 18-inch gold chain and medallion were taken by known suspect between 12:30 p.m. Sept. 7 and 8 a.m. Sept. 8.

Brighton, Prentis Park, Southside, Mid-City

WOUNDINGS, ASSAULTS

3500 block of Chestnut St. - Approximately 11:34 p.m. March 21, police dispatch received a 911 call. Officer sent to scene and found 25-year-old male lying face down on church steps. Medics pronounced victim dead of gunshot wound at 11:42 p.m.

600 block of Lincoln St. - 19-year-old male robbed at gunpoint of a coat, jeans and Army fatigues about 12:15 p.m. March 22.

ROBBERIES

1200 block of King St. - 67-year-old male approached by several suspects who demanded victim's money about 10 p.m. March 22.

3200 block of George Washington Highway - Convenience store robbed of money about 4:30 a.m. March 22.

1000 block of King St. - 30-year-old male robbed of his money after fighting with suspect about 5:15 p.m. March 22.

DRUGS

1200 block of Barbour Drive - Officer observed disturbance in front of Barbour Drive about 9:38 p.m. March 23. Crack cocaine was found.

900 block of Godwin St. - Officer found cocaine during traffic stop about 11:04 p.m. March 23.

100 block of Lexington Drive - Eight decks of heroin were found by officer about 5:30 p.m. March 20.

2500 block of Columbus Ave. - Juvenile charged with possession of marijuana about 8:45 p.m. March 23.

2600 block of Frederick Blvd. - Cocaine found near suspect about 11 p.m. March 26.

1000 block of Seventh St. - Officer on routine patrol about 2:45 p.m. March 19. Crack cocaine found at scene.

MISCELLANEOUS

First block of Dale Drive - A rock was thrown through victim's window about 6 p.m. March 18.

1500 block of LaSalle Ave. - Victim discovered bullet hole in her awning about 9:45 p.m. March 20. Victim heard voices outside dwelling prior to apparent gunshot.

GRAND LARCENIES

1100 block of High St. - Cellular phone taken from victim's auto between 3:40 and 3:50 p.m. March 20.

900 block of Portsmouth Blvd. - A diamond ring was removed from victim's auto between 3:15 p.m. March 19 and 9:30 a.m. March 20.

Fairwood Homes,

Highlands, Cradock

ROBBERIES

First block of Rogers Place - 35-year-old male observed several suspects at the rear of his residence. Victim retrieved gun from his home and attempted to confront suspects. Suspect struck victim on the back of his hand, knocking the gun out of his hand. Suspects picked up weapon and fled about 8:35 p.m. March 23.

2800 block of Greenwood Drive - 34-year-old male approached from behind and struck in head and back with club. Victim also punched in face and robbed of his wristwatch and keys.

3700 block of Victory Blvd. - Juvenile approached by suspect and asked if he wanted to buy drugs. Victim declined. Victim robbed of his shirt, shoes and wallet.

DRUGS

300 block of DeKalb Ave. - Unknown substance found by police officer in plastic medicine bottle at premises between 12:35 and 12:46 p.m. March 25.

GRAND LARCENIES

3700 block of George Washington Highway - A cellular phone was taken between 8 and 10 a.m. March 17.

First block of Woodland St. - A VHS recorder was taken between 2:15 and 3:30 p.m. March 25.

First block of Sebago Drive - A bag containing a radio and currency was taken between 12 and 12:45 a.m. March 23.

200 block of Fairview Circle - Four fishing rods were taken about 2:10 p.m. March 24.

3000 block of Smithfield Road - An AM/FM/cassette radio was removed from 1987 Ford between 10 and 10:30 p.m. March 24.

First block of Vickers Court - Drywall screw guns, routers, T-square rulers, tool punches, kickers, and four planes were removed from victim's 1990 Plymouth Voyager between 12:30 and 6 a.m. March 26.

100 block of Gee St. - A Murray lawn mower was taken from victim's yard between 3 p.m. March 16 and 10 a.m. March 19.

300 block of Gygax Ave. - A gold charm, opal ring and gold chain were taken between 11:50 p.m. March 18 and 8:30 a.m. March 19.

3500 block of Deep Creek Blvd. - Cassette tapes were removed from victim's 1994 Toyota about 7 p.m. March 22.

4500 block of George Washington Highway - A cellular phone was taken from a 1993 Ford Escort between 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. March 18.

Westhaven, Truxtun, Mount Hermon

WOUNDINGS, ASSAULTS

Westhaven area - Domestic situation about 4 a.m. March 23.

600 block of DeKalb Ave. - 39-year-old male stabbed in abdomen about 1:30 a.m March 23. Victim required surgery for wound.

SEX CRIME

Turnpike Road - 16-year-old sexually assaulted about 1:45 p.m. Feb. 27.

DRUGS

200 block of Wilson Parkway - Heroin found by officer about 5 p.m. March 18.

First block of Lexington Drive - Heroin found by detective about 6:45 p.m. March 20.

GRAND LARCENIES

300 block of Wilson Parkway - A 19-inch, color TV was removed from dwelling about 6:30 p.m. March 24.

600 block of Frederick Blvd. - Leather coat, and two leather pocketbooks removed from 1988 Nissan Pathfinder between 11:30 p.m. March 16 and 4:25 a.m. March 17.

3400 block of County St. - A purse, checkbook, picture ID, clothing and books taken from 1987 Mercury between 6 and 8 p.m. March 19.

500 block of Main St. - AM/FM/CD player removed from 1994 Mazda between 6 and 7:30 p.m. March 16.

200 block of Cavalier Blvd. - Victim's VCR, sewing machine, battery charger and car stereo sold by suspect between 5 and 8 p.m. March 18.

Park Manor, Hodges Manor, Cavalier Manor

ROBBERIES

1400 block of Ellington Square - 20-year-old female approached by two suspects. Victim robbed at gunpoint of her money about 11:27 p.m. March 24.

GRAND LARCENIES

2000 block of Ponderosa St. - Hand trucks, city and inspections stickers and potato chips taken from business between 6 p.m. March 21 and 5 a.m. March 22.

900 block of Chumley Road - CD player and CD's taken from 1988 Jeep Wrangler between 1 and 6 p.m. March 18.

600 block of Dunedin Road - Ignition switch removed from 1989 Honda Accord between 12:05 and 3:20 p.m. March 21.

700 block of Cherokee Road - Pull-out radio, speaker, CD changer, speakers, floor mats, car alarm, amplifier and shoes removed from 1993 Ford Probe between 9 p.m. March 20 and 7:45 a.m. March 21.

1000 block of Cherokee Road - Electronic crossover, CD case containing assorted CD's, removed from 1985 Plymouth Horizon between 11:30 p.m. March 23 and 2 a.m. March 24.

5600 block of Portsmouth Blvd. - Four credit cards taken between 11:15 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. March 23.

Churchland

WOUNDINGS, ASSAULTS

3800 block of Youpon St. - Police officer bitten and his patrol car damaged when he attempted to apprehend runaway about 10:26 p.m. March 25.

3800 block of Sugarcreek Circle - 20-year-old male accused of stealing by suspect. Victim was threatened at knife point between 4:15 and 4:30 p.m. March 26.

MISCELLANEOUS

3400 block of Wheat Field Drive - Officer responded to 911 call at premises about 12:39 p.m. March 24. Forced entry was necessary due to circumstances. 43-year-old male found under bed. Officer performed CPR and victim was taken to hospital.

5900 block of Dunkirk St. - Several bottles thrown at victim as she drove past suspect about 8:30 p.m. March 17. Victim's auto sustained damage. Suspect arrested.

GRAND LARCENIES

4900 block of Briarwood Lane - Victim's outgoing mail removed from mailbox between 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. March 19.

500 block of Rapidan St. - Speakers and amplifier removed from 1994 Ford Escort between 11:30 p.m. March 20 and 6:50 a.m. March 21.

4000 block of Forrest Hills Drive - Washer, dryer and refrigerator removed from dwelling about 5 p.m. Feb. 20. by CNB