MURPHY POLICE DEPARTMENT
FOUND PROPERTY NOTICE!
 

REFERENCE:  Found Boy’s Bicycle
SPECIAL ATTENTION:  Glen Ridge Estates
DATE: May 5, 2010
CASE NUMBER:  10008930

 
Murphy TX – On April 28, 2010, a resident located a boy’s bicycle in the 300 block of Fountain Drive. If have lost a bicycle please contact Detective Kyle Kucauskas at (972) 468-4229.

Murphy is having preventative maintenance performed on all outdoor warning sirens today.  They will do a full load test on each site individually meaning the siren will sound for approximately 45 - 90 seconds so that the batteries can be load tested.  The testing should be completed today while the sun is shining! 

For any questions, please contact: Mark E. Lee, Fire Chief, Murphy Fire Department 972/468-4303 office.

REFERENCE:  Burglary of Motor Vehicle (Multiple Offenses)
SPECIAL ATTENTION:  Murphy Marketplace (24 Hour Fitness)
DATE: December 15, 2009
CASE NUMBER:  Multiple
 
Murphy TX –   Multiple Burglaries of Motor Vehicles have been taking place over the last two weeks in the 200 block of E. FM 544, Murphy Marketplace near the 24 Hour Fitness. 

Unknown suspect(s) enter the vehicles by either opening an unlocked door or by forced entry.  Once access has been gained, the suspect(s) are taking wallets, purses and cell phones, which have been left in plain sight inside the vehicle.     
 
If you remember seeing a suspicious vehicle(s) and/or person(s) in and around the 24 Hour Fitness, contact Detective Kucauskas at (972) 468-4229.

Remember to Take your keys, Lock your vehicle and Hide your belongings. 

If you wish to remain anonymous you may contact North Texas Crime Stoppers, you may be eligible up to a $ 5,000.00 reward for the arrest and conviction of the suspect(s).

REFERENCE:  Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
SPECIAL ATTENTION:  Daniel Crossing
DATE:  December 8, 2009
CASE NUMBER:  09023257
 
Murphy TX – On November 25, 2009 at approximately 8:30 PM, an older green four door passenger car with rust on the backside struck a 15 year old child that was riding his bicycle near the intersection of Morning View Way and Greenfield Drive.  The child suffered cuts and bruises as a result of the incident.

If you remember witnessing this incident or have seen an older green four door passenger car with rust on the backside in the neighborhood, please contact Detective Kucauskas at (972) 468-4229.

You may also contact North Texas Crime Stoppers at 1-877-373-TIPS (8477), you may be eligible for a $ 1,000.00 reward for crime tips.  Calls are anonymous.

MURPHY POLICE DEPARTMENT
CRIME ALERT!
 
REFERENCE:  Theft of a Motor Vehicle
SPECIAL ATTENTION:  The Ranch sub-division
DATE: December 3, 2009
CASE NUMBER:  09023208
 
Murphy TX – A Theft of a Motor Vehicle took place in the 200 block of Ponderosa Trail between November 24, 2009 and November 25, 2009.

Unknown suspect(s) entered the locked vehicle by unknown means.  The vehicle was parked in the driveway at the time of the offense. 
 
If you remember seeing a suspicious vehicle(s) and/or person(s) in and around the 200 block of Ponderosa Trail please contact Detective Kucauskas at (972) 468-4229.

If you wish to remain anonymous you may contact North Texas Crime Stoppers, you may be eligible up to a $ 5,000.00 reward for the arrest and conviction of the suspect(s).

Murphy, TX – At 10:27 a.m. November 29, 2009  Murphy Police received a call regarding a structure fire in the 200 block of Seleta. Units arrived at approximately 10:32 a.m. and found the house fully involved. Murphy Fire with the assistance of Plano, Wylie, and Sachse Fire Departments extinguished the fire at approximately 11:18 a.m.

There is one fatality. The preliminary investigation indicates that the fatality is not associated with the fire. The cause of death and the fire are currently under investigation.

Is it almost December already? Yes! The City of Murphy would like to invite the community to our City Hall Open House and Annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Holiday Celebration.

On Thursday, December 3, from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m., staff will be set up in the City Hall Lobby to visit about various city departments, city programs and just to visit! Bring the family, learn about city operations, check out Public Works machinery up close and have some cookies and candy!

Immediately following, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Murphy celebrates with its annual Christmas tree lighting and holiday event. Join us by the pond as we get into the holiday spirit. Get your pictures taken with Santa and live reindeer. Sip hot chocolate while the kids do crafts in Santa's Workshop area. Local school choirs will be singing your favorite holiday songs while we keep bundled up and enjoy the festivities.

This year we are working with Collin Country Children’s Advocacy Center, www.cacplano.org, and ask each of you to help with our city’s Holiday Toy Drive. The event is free, however, we do ask that you bring a new, unwrapped toy to the event and help make the holidays brighter for the children in Collin County that need our help. If you cannot make the event and would still like to donate, you may drop the toy(s) off at the City Hall Lobby at your convenience prior to December 20.

• City of Murphy City Hall Open House, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
• Annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Holiday Celebration, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
• December 3, Murphy Municipal Complex, 206 North Murphy Road

For more information about the Open House or Annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Holiday Celebration contact Kristen Roberts, Assistant to the City Manager at (972) 468-4006 or kroberts@murphytx.org. If you or your group would like to volunteer at the Holiday Celebration, contact Keri Kirkwood at 972-468-4063 or kkirkwood@murphytx.org.

 
REFERENCE:  Burglary of Motor Vehicle (BMV)
SPECIAL ATTENTION:  Ranch Subdivision
DATE: October 8, 2009
CASE NUMBER:  09018513
 

Murphy TX – A Burglary of a Motor Vehicle (BMV) took place in the 500 block of Rothschild Lane in the late and early morning hours of September 23, 2009 and September 24, 2009.

Unknown suspect(s) entered victim's vehicle through an unlocked door.  Once inside the suspect(s) stole a tool box, and several electric tools.   
 
If you remember seeing a suspicious vehicle(s) and/or person(s) in and around the 500 block of Rothschild Lane during the late and early morning hours of September 23, 2009 and September 24, 2009 please contact Detective Kucauskas at (972) 468-4229.

You may also contact North Texas Crime Stoppers at 1-877-373-TIPS (8477), you may be eligible for a $ 1,000.00 reward for crime tips.  Calls are anonymous.

Bulky trash pickup is on Thursday, October 15th.   Pick up will begin very early on that day, so you will need to have all items out by your curb the night before your scheduled pick up date.  This will ensure that your items will not be missed.

Waste Management has set the following guidelines:

• Appliances including refrigerators will be picked up. Any item that contains Freon must have the Freon removed by a licensed air conditioner technician. They will provide you with a receipt and that receipt must be taped on the item in order for it to be removed. Doors must be removed in such a way that neither children nor animals can enter the refrigerator and inadvertently close themselves in the unit.

• All riding lawn mowers and other motorized yard tools must have all gasoline and oil removed.

• Brush must be cut into 4 foot long pieces and no larger than 6 inches in diameter and stacked neatly by the curb. The pile should be no larger than 4 foot long and no taller than 3 foot high. Piles of brush must be separated from other trash because it goes to a separate facility.

• Pieces of metal placed by the curb must be able to fit into the trash truck. The pieces must be no longer than 6 feet long.

• Paint cans still containing wet paint will not be picked up. However, if leftover paint is allowed to dry solid in the can, it is considered solid waste and therefore can be picked up.

If you have any questions regarding other items to be picked up please visit our website at murphytx.org or call the Customer Service Center at 972-468-4100.

As a reminder, weather permitting, the next Outdoor Warning System Test will be conducted this Wednesday, October 7, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. and will last approximately 3 minutes. For additional information regarding the system, test schedule, siren locations, and steps you can take to protect yourself and your family during an actual emergency, please visit www.knowwhat2do.com or contact Mark Lee with Murphy Fire Rescue at mlee@murphytx.org or 972-468-4300. As a reminder, if there is inclement weather, the test will be cancelled.