Police Blotter: Jan. 4 - 10, 2026
STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS
January 4 - 10, 2026 | |||||||||
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Weekly Arrests (Includes cite/released): | 23 | Homicide | 0 | ||||||
| Weekly Calls for Service: | 1,785 | Assault—Great Bodily Injury | 4 | ||||||
| Weekly Reports Taken: | 94 | Burglary— Non Residential | 0 | ||||||
Weekly Complaints (against HPD): | 2 | Burglary—Residential | 2 | ||||||
| Weekly Calls Received: | 4,701 | Theft | 15 | ||||||
This data is subject to change and based on crimes that were reported to have occurred during the time frame of this report. Some reports may yet to be initiated and/or reclassified during investigations. | Theft From Auto | 16 | |||||||
| Robbery | 1 | ||||||||
| Vehicle Theft | 8 | ||||||||
| Mental Health Calls | 15 | ||||||||
| Reports of Gunfire | 3 | ||||||||
Significant Incidents
Assault with a Deadly Weapon: On 01/05/2026 at 3:37PM, a road rage incident occurred on the 29000 block of Ruus Road. HPD learned that Driver 1 unintentionally cut off Driver 2, which started a verbal altercation. The fight progressed when Driver 2 grabbed an axe from his vehicle and swung it at Driver 1 but missed. Driver 2 fled the scene prior to HPD’s arrival. Driver 1 sustained minor injuries. Case 2026-000768
Discharging a Firearm at an Inhabited Dwelling: On 01/06/2026 at 6:44PM HPD responded to a report of shots fired in the area of Theil and Buckingham. Fifteen shell casings were located; no structural damage or injuries were reported. HPD investigating. Case 2026-001072
Discharging a Firearm at an Inhabited Dwelling: On 01/06/2026 at 8:41PM, HPD responded to gun shots into a home on the 27500 block of Whitman St. Two shell casings and one projectile were located. No injuries were reported and HPD is investigating. Case 2026-001086
Discharging a Firearm at an Inhabited Dwelling: On 01/06/2026 at 8:41PM, gun shots were reported on the 26600 block of Luvena Drive: HPD arrived and located one projectile that entered through the ceiling. No shell casings were located and no injuries reported. HPD investigating. Case 2026-001087
Discharging a Firearm at an Inhabited Dwelling: On 01/082026 at 7:58PM, a caller reported a subject fired shots from a handgun inside of an apartment on the 28200 block of Lustig Court. Officers arrived and helped occupants from the 2nd floor evacuate from the apartment by utilizing a ladder. Negotiations to remove the subject were successful when he surrendered after approximately an hour. The firearm was recovered, and no injuries were reported. Case 2026-001577
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