Battery of a Police Officer

Bayview Station had been receiving numerous complaints about auto break-ins in the area of Wisconsin and 26th St. As a result, Bayview Officer Paul, working as a solo unit, was patrolling the area specifically for the purpose of curbing this problem. As she drove east bound on 26th St. she noticed a car alarm activate on a nearby Toyota. When she shined her spotlight on the Toyota she noticed that it had a smashed window. Behind the Toyota she saw a man slowly sneaking away from both the Toyota and the light. Officer Paul attempted to head the man off with her car but eventually had to exit and pursue the man on foot. Before she began running she called for emergency help and broadcast her location to other Officers. The foot chase continued onto Blair Terrance where Officer Paul managed to catch the man and grab his shirt. The man spun around and squared off with Officer Paul. The man punched the Officer multiple times and the two began to wrestle. The struggle became so violent that Officer Paul’s gunbelt burst open and fell to the ground. Now Officer Paul was without any weapons and had no radio with which to update her location to responding Officers. Furthermore, she was in danger of having the suspect use her own gun against her. She managed to throw the much larger suspect to ground and the fight continued on the asphalt. Officer Paul managed to wrap her arm around the suspect’s neck and attempted a “carotid restraint”. The man gurgled but was able to slip out of the hold. Fearing that help would have no way of finding her, Officer Paul resorted to yelling to get anyone’s attention. Fortunately, Bayview Housing Officer’s Rockwell and Fowlie found Officer Paul and the suspect. The three Officers managed to take the man into custody. The man transported to Bayview station. It turns out he is on felony probation for auto theft. He also has a stay-away order from the 2000 block of 26th St, almost exactly where he broke into the Toyota. The man also had a “No-Bail” felony warrant for auto theft! He was booked for the above charges and warrants. Thanks to the fearless police work of Bayview Officer Paul, a serial auto burglar is once again behind bars! Sunday, January 29, 2006, 7:36 PM. Battery of a Police Officer, Vehicle Tampering, Resisting Arrest, Delaying Arrest, Stay Away Order Violation, Possession of Narcotics Paraphernalia, Probation Violation, Disturbing the Peace, Felony Warrant Arrest. 26th St. at Blair. Case #: 060110859.