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2009 Felony Log

Contact: Asst. Chief James Griffith

 

Occurred Type Location Disposition Additional Information
12/28/09 Burglary

Residence

400 Block

Oleander St.

Pending Unknown suspect(s) entered home and stole 50 inch plasma TV.
12/25/09 Aggravated

Assault

700 North 19th St. Charges

Filed

Man reported that another man pointed a rifle at him and threatened to kill him. Charges filed with the State Attorney's Office for review.
12/25/09 Burglary

Residence

200 Block

Benham St.

Pending Unknown suspect(s) entered house and stole Sony Bravia 32 inch flat screen TV.
12/18/09 Thru

12/24/09

Burglary

Residence

200 College Road Pending Unknown suspect(s) entered apartment and stole a Dell laptop computer and an Xbox game system.
12/20/09 Thru

12/22/09

Burglary

Residence

1100 Block

South 10th St.

Pending Unknown suspect(s) entered home and stole two leather jackets, perfume and a safe containing legal documents.
12/20/09 Counterfeit 1024 S. Hwy. 19

Wal-Mart

Pending Man tried to pass counterfeit $50.00 bills. They turned out to be altered $5.00 bills. Suspect fled prior to officer's arrival. Pending suspect information.
12/05/09 Thru

12/19/09

Burglary

Residence

100 Block

Fern St.

Pending Unknown suspect(s) entered unoccupied house and stole pots and pans along with tools.
12/18/09 Burglary

Residence

200 Block

Oleander St.

Pending Unknown suspect(s) entered an apartment and stole a 22 inch plasma TV and an HP laptop computer.
12/18/09 Burglary

Residence

400 Block

Oleander St.

Pending Unknown suspect(s) entered an apartment and stole an Xbox player, controllers and several video games.
12/04/09 Grand Theft 100 Block

N. 19th Street

Cleared By

Arrest

Officer Chris Ashley located suspicious person identified as John Brunetto, age 43 of Palm Coast hiding behind an air conditioner unit. Brunetto was found to have been attempting to steal air conditioner unit parts. He was charged with Criminal Mischief, Theft and Loitering and Prowling. He was booked into the Putnam County Jail.
12/04/09 Burglary

Residence

300 thru 400 Block

Oleander St.

Pending Unknown suspect(s) entered 4 unoccupied apartments and stole a refrigerator, 2 exterior windows and air conditioner parts including copper tubing.
12/03/09 Burglary

Business

2600 Fenwick St. Pending Unknown suspect(s) entered business and stole several automotive transmissions.
11/27/09 Burglary

Residence

2700 Block

Lane St.

Pending Unknown suspect(s) entered unoccupied home through window. Stole a Ruger Blackhawk revolver, Marlin 30 caliber rifle, 22 caliber rifle, assorted coins and jewelry, Sony Cybershot camera, Konica KS Super II camera
11/25/09 Aggravated

Battery

600 Block

Kirby St.

Cleared by

Arrest

Two men fighting. One hit the other with a tire iron causing injuries. Cleared by arrest.
11/24/09 Burglary

Vehicle

500 Block

S. Palm Av.

Pending Unknown suspect(s) broke out window and stole purse (cammo with teal writing on it) jewelry and change
11/24/09 Burglary

Residence

700 Block

N. 10th St.

Pending Unknown suspect(s) entered through window and stole jewelry
11/22/09 Burglary

Residence

700 Forrest Glen Dr. Pending Unknown suspect(s) entered apartment through window and stole a 40 inch LG flat screen TV. No suspects.
11/21/09 Aggravated

Battery

1700 Block

Bronson St.

Pending Man reportedly injured, lying on side of road. Officers located Thomas Brooks, age 54 on side of road with cut above eye and stab wound to side of chest. No information on suspects or motive at this time. Brooks was treated and released from hospital.
11/18/09 Burglary

Residence

800 Block of

South 18th St.

Pending Unknown suspect entered home by prying open sliding door. Stole a Sony Playstation and several games, a Wii system and several games as well as an HP Pavillion laptop computer.
11/12/09 Burglary

Residence

500 Block of

North 15th St.

Pending Unknown suspect entered home and stole a Magnavox flat screen TV
11/12/09 Burglary

Vehicle

500 Block of

North 16th St.

Cleared By

Arrest

Suspect, Tommy Bennett, age 56 unlawfully entered vehicle. Caught by people who saw him enter.
11/11/09 Home Invasion Robbery 200 Block of

Redbud Lane

Cleared By

Arrest

View Press Release
11/07/09 Aggravated Assault 900 Husson Av. Cleared By

Arrest

Man threatened several people at a residence with a knife and a beer bottle. Suspect, Reginald Whitfield, age 41 of Palatka arrested for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. No injuries reported.
11/04/09

4:45pm

Drugs 2300 Block of

Husson Av.

Cleared By Arrest Officers of the Palatka Police Department Street Crimes Unit responded to the area of 2300 Husson Avenue in response to a complaint of a man possibly selling drugs. They located the suspect, Reche Williams, age 18 of Palatka. Williams was searched and officers located approximately 13 small bags of cannabis packaged for sale in his possession. Williams was arrested for Possession of Cannabis with intent to sell within 1000 feet of a municipal park, Possession of Cannabis less than 20 grams and Possession of drug paraphernalia. He was booked into the Putnam County Jail, bond set at $3,512.00.
11/04/09 Burglary Residence 100 block

Belmont Dr.

Pending Unknown suspect(s) entered home and stole an HP desktop computer, Casio digital camera, PS2 game control and a Relic wristwatch
11/02/09 Burglary Vehicle 501 S. Palm Ave. Cleared By Arrest View Press Release
11/01/09 Lewd & Lascivious Act 1300 Olive St. Cleared By Arrest Suspect, Joseph Gardner, age 43 of Palatka came to front door of residence and asked for water. When resident came back to door, Gardner pulled down his pants exposing himself. Husband chased suspect away. Officers located him and arrested him for Lewd and Lascivious Act.
10/30/09 Burglary Vehicle 2500 Prosper St. Pending Unknown suspect(s) entered vehicle and stole numerous CD’s
10/25/09

Between 8:00am and 12:00pm

Burglary Residence 600 block

Bronson St.

Pending Unknown suspect entered through window and stole a large amount of cash.
10/24/09

9:00pm

Aggravated Battery 1000 block

St. Johns Av.

Pending Woman hit another woman in head with a beer mug. Minor injuries. Suspect not yet identified.
10/24/09 Burglary Residence 1400

Prospect St.

Pending Unknown suspect entered by prying up window. Stole a HP Pavillion laptop and a Glock 40 caliber semi automatic handgun.
10/24/09

2:45am

Aggravated Battery with Vehicle 2000 block

St. Johns Av.

Cleared by arrest Man, James Shaw, age 20 of Palatka got upset with the mother of his two children. As she tried to leave the area with another man, Shaw followed and rammed their vehicle with his at least twice. No injuries. Shaw arrested for aggravated battery with deadly weapon.
10/23/09 Burglary Residence 1000 block

Olive St.

Pending Unknown suspect entered through window and stole AM/FM/CD player and some blank checks
10/13/09 Burglary Residence 1900 Eagle St. Pending Unknown suspect entered through window and stole some jewelry and coin collection
09/19/09 3:30 AM    Burglary Business 1600 Reid St. Cleared by Arrest View Press Release
09/19/09 11:30 PM   Aggravated Battery 1800 block

Washington St.

Cleared by Arrest Woman reportedly cut man with unknown sharp object. Man had minor injuries treated at the scene. Woman arrested for Aggravated Battery – Lakeisha Jenkins, age 30
09/17/09
5 to 6 AM   
Burglary Business 900 block

SR 19

Pending Broke front glass to business and stole a computer system.
09/15/09 Thru 09/16/09   Burglary Vehicle 100 block

East Oakhill

Pending Broke into vehicle and stole IPOD along with connector cord
09/10/09  Burglary Business  100 block

North 4th St.

Pending Unknown suspect(s) entered by kicking in door. Stole cash and a laptop computer.
08/13/09 Vehicle Theft 800 block

N. 20th St.

Recovered 1976 Chevy Caprice stolen from in front of residence. (Keys left in it and running) Recovered in St. Johns County later in evening. No suspects.
08/11/09 Vehicle Theft 600 block

Moody Rd.

Pending 1 motorcycle stolen from back of truck: 1995 Honda CR 125 dirt bike White with red plastic trim and black seat.
07/26/09 Robbery Home Invasion 200 block

Redbud Ln.

Pending At approximately 12:15 AM, Sunday morning, July 26th officers responded to a residence located in the 200 block of Redbud Lane in reference to a reported home invasion robbery. According to the victims, the house was occupied by an adult female, 46 years of age, two juvenile females, age 12 and an infant, age 1. The two juveniles reported that they heard knocking at the front door of the residence at approximately 12:15 AM. They did not answer the door and then the door was forced open. Two unidentified men armed with guns entered the residence. One of the men came after them and forced them into the adult’s room. The three females, adult and two juveniles were tied up. The men demanded money and drugs from the adult. The suspects took an undetermined amount of cash and approximately 150 Oxycontin pills from the adult female. The suspects were described as: Suspect 1 – light skinned black male, 5 feet 9 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall, wearing a dark hoodie with a mask covering part of his face, armed with a rifle or shotgun Suspect 2 – white male wearing a dark colored long sleeve hoodie with some type of mask covering his face, armed with a handgun The suspects left the victims tied up and fled the residence. They reportedly left the area in a vehicle. The victims were not injured during the robbery. The investigation is being conducted by Detective Mike Meredith of the Palatka Police Department. If anyone has information in reference to this case, please contact the Palatka Police Department at 329-0115 or you can leave information on the Crime Tip Hotline at 329-0170. Information can also be left with CrimeStoppers.
07/24/09 Aggravated Battery 500 block

N. 13th St.

Pending Two men got into a fight over girl. One of the men was stabbed. He was transferred to Shands UF for treatment. Injuries not believed to be life threatening at time of report. Charges pending suspect identification by witness and victim.
07/22/09 Vehicle Theft 2200 block

Bronson St.

Pending 2005 Chevrolet Impala, silver in color stolen sometime during the night. The vehicle was located in the 2700 block of Old Jacksonville Highway later that night. It was burned, evidence of arson found. No suspects at this time.
07/20/09 Aggravated Assault 800 block

Olive St.

Charges filed Woman reported that an ex boyfriend had been coming by her home threatening to shoot her.  No gun was seen.  The suspect could not be located.  Charges filed by the victim.

 

 

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