Officer of the Week – Det. Alanzo
August 3, 2009 by Dan
Filed under Officer of the Week
by NMPD/PIO
July 28, 2009
On The North Miami Police Department’s “Officer of the Month” is Detective Alanzo June 18, 2009, a woman was brutally attacked and robbed while she was walking to her friend’s house. She was attacked from behind, knocked to the ground and punched in the face more than 20 times by the subject. He also kicked her about her body then forcibly stole her handbag. The attack was so violent that the victim’s dentures were knocked from her mouth and an earring was ripped from her ear. She was transported to Jackson Hospital for treatment. A witness observed the crime and gave important information to Detective Rhymer. He spoke to the manager of the apartment complex the subject was seen entering with the purse an obtained the video. With the help of the Crime Analyst, he quickly identified the subject. A team of detectives responded to the subject’s residence but he refused to open the door. After 30 minutes of negotiating, he opened the door and was arrested, confessing to the whole incident.
In addition to this case, he has recently investigated three other violent felonies, which resulted in the arrest of the offenders. On May 1 2009, he responded to a bank robbery and obtained the video surveillance. The subject was identified, located and arrested within days of the robbery. On June 4, 2009, one day after an armed carjacking, he located and arrested the subject,. On June 11, 2009, he arrested a subject who was in possession of stolen property belonging to another armed robbery victim.
Due to Detective Rhymer’s tenacity and dedication, he was selected as Officer of the Month for June 2009. He was honored at the Greater North Miami Chamber of Commerce luncheon, which is held monthly at the Miami Shores Country Club.
Source: North Miami Police Department