http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/daytoncrime/ The Dayton area crime blog covers interesting and notable police blotter items. en-us kwedell@coxohio.com 2012-05-10T20:56:26-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/daytoncrime/entries/2012/05/10/throwing_dice_becomes_throwing.html When police approached a group of men who appeared to be gambling in an apartment parking lot on Cornell Ridge Drive Tuesday night, the men scattered, according to a Dayton Police arrest report. One officer chased a man clutching a... 17408440@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/daytoncrime/ Gambling 2012-05-10T20:56:26-05:00 kwedell@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/daytoncrime/entries/2012/04/26/shoplifter_to_clerk_dont_be_ma.html A man who allegedly shoplifted several items from the United Dairy Farmers store on Brown Street, told the clerk, “don’t be mad at me,” before walking out, according to a Dayton Police report. The man entered the store shortly before... 17407839@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/daytoncrime/ Theft 2012-04-26T20:39:34-05:00 kwedell@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/daytoncrime/entries/2012/04/16/beer_bottles_thrown_at_bar_man.html A woman who left her purse at a Dayton bar Sunday night allegedly returned and assaulted the bar manager. According to a Dayton Police report, the unidentified woman claimed $37 was missing from the purse when a friend retrieved it... 17407359@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/daytoncrime/ disorderly conduct 2012-04-16T17:43:51-05:00 kwedell@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/daytoncrime/entries/2012/04/13/panhandler_arrested_for_186th.html A Dayton police officer spotted a known panhandler holding up a sign at the Interstate 75 exit to Main Street Thursday evening and booked the man into jail for the 186th time, according to a police report. The suspect, 57,... 17407282@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/daytoncrime/ Panhandling 2012-04-13T20:59:14-05:00 kwedell@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/daytoncrime/entries/2012/04/07/vacant_house_burglar_to_police.html Police responded to a call about someone entering a vacant house on Homewood Avenue Thursday evening. A caller said the man was wearing a purple shirt. When they approached the area, officers spotted a man in a purple shirt carrying... 17407035@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/daytoncrime/ breaking & entering 2012-04-07T08:36:24-05:00 kwedell@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/daytoncrime/entries/2012/04/06/car_thieves_crash_in_two_diffe.html A man who had his car stolen from a Dayton gas station didn’t have to wait long to see it again. The thieves, believed to be teenagers, crashed the car and fled the scene just a few blocks away. According... 17407034@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/daytoncrime/ Theft 2012-04-06T20:45:55-05:00 kwedell@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/daytoncrime/entries/2012/04/03/mother_young_children_caught_s.html A Dayton mother is facing a misdemeanor shoplifting charge after she and several of her five children were caught on surveillance video hiding Dollar General merchandise in a stroller. The woman entered the Dollar General at 445 Salem Avenue just... 17406883@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/daytoncrime/ Theft 2012-04-03T18:53:56-05:00 kwedell@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/daytoncrime/entries/2012/03/29/bathrobe_clad_suspect_robs_ass.html A Dayton woman told police that she was beaten up and robbed by two assailants, one of them wearing a bathrobe. The victim reported that she was walking on South Halloway Street at about 2 a.m. Wednesday when an older... 17406734@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/daytoncrime/ Robbery 2012-03-29T17:36:33-05:00 kwedell@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/daytoncrime/entries/2012/03/28/women_allegedly_ram_cars_and_p.html A woman became pinned between two cars during an argument at a Dayton apartment complex Monday night. The incident began at about 11:15 p.m. in the parking lot of the Northlake apartments, on Lakebend Drive. Two women argued with residents... 17406651@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/daytoncrime/ Felonious assault 2012-03-28T08:33:52-05:00 kwedell@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/daytoncrime/entries/2012/03/27/men_shoplift_enhancement_pills.html Two men walked into the GNC on Brant Pike Tuesday afternoon and requested a very specific product, which they then left the store without paying for. The pair, described as in their mid-twenties, asked the clerk if she would open... 17406650@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/daytoncrime/ Theft 2012-03-27T21:58:54-05:00 kwedell@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/daytoncrime/entries/2012/03/17/brothers_arrested_on_multiple.html Twin brothers wanted on felony weapons warrants were located at their home on Hulbert Street Friday morning. A female was also arrested for obstructing official business for trying to hide one of the men. Officers were searching for Terry and... 17406242@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/daytoncrime/ Weapons 2012-03-17T09:08:12-05:00 kwedell@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/daytoncrime/entries/2012/03/15/man_shoots_up_leaves_car_in_dr.html Dayton police had to quickly wake up a man slumped over in his vehicle on West Fairview Avenue Wednesday because his car was still in drive and rolling slowly down the street. Police were called by a resident in the... 17406193@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/daytoncrime/ Drug busts 2012-03-15T23:21:31-05:00 kwedell@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/daytoncrime/entries/2012/03/09/suspected_drug_dealer_calls_fb.html A local FBI agent got a surprising call Thursday from a man offering to sell him drugs. According to a Dayton Police report, the agent received the call on his cell phone around noon. He does not know how the... 17405799@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/daytoncrime/ Drug busts 2012-03-09T19:29:29-05:00 kwedell@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/daytoncrime/entries/2012/03/08/man_spots_stolen_rims_on_anoth.html 17405715@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/daytoncrime/ Theft 2012-03-08T22:17:16-05:00 kwedell@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/daytoncrime/entries/2012/03/07/three_suspicious_parked_cars_l.html A Dayton police officer checking out possible prostitution activity in the area of North Main Street and Marson Avenue Monday evening spotted some strange activity involving three parked cars, according to a police report. When the officer noticed a woman... 17405638@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/daytoncrime/ Drug busts 2012-03-07T21:24:04-05:00 kwedell@coxohio.com