View last week's map of Part 1 (serious felony) crimes, vehicle prowls and thefts (except shoplifting). Click on icons for more detail. Addresses listed are typically the hundred block. For a complete list of case reports, visit olympiawa.gov/p2c. The legend for the icons is now located on the tool bar. Click on the option just below the "O" in the map title and it will be displayed. Notable Trends Officers made an arrest in one of the two assault cases last week. The suspect stabbed the victim after he gave him some money and water. Here’s the press release on the open assault investigation that shut down State and Franklin.

We netted two arrests out of the four auto thefts last week. A third car was recovered and the fourth theft, a scooter, is still outstanding.

Ten vehicle prowls last week. In three incidents, the cars were unlocked, one had a window broken out, and the rest were unknown entry. Thieves took a lot of purses, bags, and wallets. Other items included a firearm and a laptop. Other Items OPD officers and employees attended close to 300 community events in 2018. With our new Neighborhood Policing Unit, we plan to increase that number and connect with more of you!

We’ve partially staffed our new Crisis Response Unit. We filled four of the six spots for the team with additional interviews scheduled. They’re already out doing walk-alongs with our Walking Patrol and Downtown Ambassadors. Welcome Abby, Buck, Chris and Paul!

The City posted clarification on mitigation sites vs. unmanaged encampments on its Facebook page. Check out the information here. To receive these emails directly, please go to olympiawa.gov/subscribe.