Compiled by Gabriel Falcon
AC360 Writer

Welcome to the 360 Crime Blotter.

Some of the best crime writing comes from cops on the beat. But it’s not fiction. It’s fact, put down on paper in incident reports. We’re going to bring you their first-hand accounts. Taken from police department web sites, the official submissions run the gamut from mundane misdemeanors to the most serious of felonies. They all show what police officers across the country face 365 days a year. So let’s get started:

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Boston Police Department

DAILY INCIDENTS FOR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2008

Death Investigation at 8 Malta Street in Mattapan

This morning around 12:22AM, officers from District E-18 (Hyde Park) responded to 8 Malta Street in Mattapan for a person shot.

On arrival, officers located a 29 year-old male victim suffering from several gunshot wounds lying on the sidewalk in front of 8 Malta Street. EMS responded to the scene and transported the victim to Boston Medical center with life threatening injuries. Once at the hospital, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced.

Boston Police Homicide detectives are actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident and appeal to any and all individuals who may have information relating to this incident to contact them at (617) 343-4470. Individuals who wish to provide information anonymously may do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS or texting ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463).

Death Investigation at 416 Talbot Street in Dorchester

At approximately 1:44AM today, officers from District C-11 (Dorchester) responded to 416 Talbot Street for a person shot.

On arrival, officers located a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound inside the residence. The victim was immediately transported to Boston Medical Center suffering with life threatening injuries. The suspect was pronounced as a result of the injuries suffered.

The Boston Police Homicide Unit is actively investigating the facts and circumstances of this incident and urge members of the public who have information to contact at (617) 343-4470. Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously may do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS or texting ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463).

Shooting Incident at Bremen and Prescott Streets in East Boston

Around 2:10AM this morning, officers from District A-7 (East Boston) responded to the intersection of Prescott and Bremen Streets after hearing what sounded like the sound of gunshots.

On arrival at the above intersection, officers heard people screaming and then located two individuals suffering from gunshot wounds and a third victim with cuts to the face from glass. Officers requested EMS to their location to attend to the victims. The three victims were transported Massachusetts General Hospital, one with life threatening injuries and two others with non-life threatening injuries.

Based on preliminary investigation, officers received information about the suspect responsible for the shooting who is known to one of the victims, along with his direction of flight. A description of the suspect along with his car was broadcast and a short while later officers located the suspect’s motor vehicle traveling on Chelsea Street. The car was successfully stopped and the suspect, Holvin G. Cruz, 32, of Lynn was arrested and charged with multiple counts of Assault and Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon, and Assault with Intent to Murder after being positively identified by a witness.
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Honolulu, Hawaii Police Department

On November 24, 2008, at approximately 6:50 p.m. a 25-year-old male suspect wanted in connection with a robbery, burglary, and kidnapping case was arrested with the assistance of HPD Crime Reduction Units, CID detectives, and SSD in the Hawaii Kai area. This arrest is the result of an on-going investigation into an incident that happened on October 27, 2008, at a Kaimuki home. During that incident, the victim along with a group of residents and friends were at the home when three males forced their way inside. Two assault rifles were used and the residents were ordered to lie on the floor while the victim was forced to come with the suspects as they searched the home taking property from the victims.

Charges are pending for suspect #1.

Two other suspects were involved in this incident, HPD’s investigation continues.

Houston, Texas Police Department

Attempted Kidnapping Suspect Arrested, Charged

November 25, 2008 – Investigators in the Houston Police Department Juvenile Sex Crimes Unit have arrested and charged a suspect believed responsible for the attempted kidnapping and solicitation of sexual acts from a juvenile in the 7500 block of Bellfort on Sunday (Nov. 23).

The suspect, Jean Arthur Vanrysseghem (w/m, DOB: 5-13-83) is charged with criminal solicitation of a child in the 180th State District Court. A photo of Vanrysseghem is attached to this news release.

On Sunday (Nov. 23), a 16 year-old female was walking to work in the 7500 block of Bellfort when Vanrysseghem drove up to her in a black 2000 Ford Explorer and tried to get her to get in the vehicle several times. Vanrysseghem then parked his vehicle and approached the victim on foot, showed her several pornographic pictures on his cellphone, then solicited her for sexual acts. As the victim continued to walk away from him, Vanrysseghem then grabbed the juvenile and tried to pull her towards him but she was able to pull away. The victim then ran to her place of work and called police.

A short time later, an adult female flagged down a patrol officer in the 7700 block of Bellfort in regards to an adult male who made sexual comments and advances towards her. Officers determined the suspect matched the description of suspect Vanrysseghem and he was detained at the scene.

Vanrysseghem was positively identified by the juvenile victim as the suspect who grabbed her and he remains in custody.