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Tuesday, February 3, 1998Last modified at 12:52 p.m. on Monday, February 2, 1998
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100 block of N. Zenith Ave.
A 36-year-old man detained for traffic violations ended up in jail after allegedly offering a police officer $200 to let him go.
Officers arrested the man, who was stopped at a driver's license checkpoint, on charges of driving with a suspended license and not having insurance. Once in custody, the man offered Cpl. Robert Hook cash to set him free, according to reports. Hook refused, but the man offered the money several more times, increasing the amount to $200.
Terry Cole of Lubbock was charged with bribery, driving with a suspended license and no proof of financial responsibility.
2400 block of Fifth St.
A 20-year-old woman was hospitalized Sunday after a fight with her boyfriend.
The woman told police her boyfriend grabbed her by the face, pulled her hair, pinned her to the floor and repeatedly punched her in the face. The woman was treated at University Medical Center for two black eyes and a severe cut to her hand.
1500 block of Broadway
A purse-snatcher robbed a 26-year-old woman as she walked to work about 6 p.m. Saturday night. The woman said a man ran by and tried to take her purse. The two struggled, and the robber pushed the woman to the ground. The purse's strap broke, and the robber took off running.
3100 block of 78th St.
A purse containing $2,500 cash was stolen from a car between 6:40 a.m. and 7:15 a.m. Friday.
1000 block of N. Ave. Q
A 1995 red Ford was stolen from parking lot between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. Wednesday.
1600 block of Marshall St.
A microwave, refrigerator, assorted tools, a box of rubber boots, a box of rubber gloves and a gas can were stolen from a business between 4 a.m. and 4:20 a.m Saturday.
200 block of 44th St.
A camcorder, a television, a videocassette recorder and assorted jewelry were stolen from a house between 7:20 p.m and 9:30 p.m Sunday.
1900 block of 26th St.
A telephone, camera lens, diamond and emerald ring and assorted camera equipment was stolen from a house between Friday and 11 p.m Saturday.
Compiled by staff writer Elizabeth Langton
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