Thursday, July 3

Littering
Sundown Trail
Caller complains his neighbor is putting litter on caller's property.

Welfare check
Mountain View Road
Caller advised his wife called him to report a man in a silver 4D Toyota chasing a woman southbound on Mountain View Road.

Request officer
1313 E. 32nd Street
Caller advised they need some officers in reference to a female that is going to be put on involuntary hold in the behavioral unit. Also advised her husband might not want her to stay and become upset, and he is a very large man.

Criminal damage to property
E. 40th Street
Caller advised someone has been damaging her rock wall.

Shoplifting
1220 Hudson Street
Caller advised two males, one of which was African American, stole a bottle of Ciroc vodka and left in a newer model gold Toyota with out-of-state plates. Caller reported a second time that the African American that stole the first bottle came back and stole a second bottle.

Criminal trespass warning
2501 E. Highway 180
Caller advised a male that ran from them about two weeks ago is inside the store wearing a black shirt and black shorts. Caller advised he is in the parking lot getting ready to leave. After a foot pursuit, an officer placed him in custody.

Intoxicated persons
Penny Park
Caller advised an intoxicated male is laying down at the front entrance of the park.

Harassment
W. Cain Drive
Caller advised an officer that a named female was harassing her, saying, "I want to slit your throat. I want to kill you." Officer had negative contact but advised caller to call back if this continues.

Domestic disturbance
E. Pine Street
Caller advised her husband is throwing her things outside. An officer determined it was just verbal.

Unwanted subject
703 Silver Heights Blvd.
Caller advised an employee is intoxicated and causing problems. The responding officer determined everything is OK, and is taking the man to N. Swan Street and issuing him a CTW.

 

Friday, July 4

Welfare check
S. Texas Street
Caller advised subjects are partying and he heard one gunshot and the ricochet as well. Officers made contact. Negative on any gunshots.

Domestic disturbance
Cardinal Lane
Caller advised his family is drinking and fighting in the front yard. An officer determined the homeowner is home and everything is OK for now.

Vehicle burglary
N. Swan Street
Caller advised a male subject broke into their car and stole a backpack containing $1,000. Caller advised they have the subject now at 11th and Gold streets. He is not causing problems but won't tell them what he did with the backpack.

Domestic disturbance
Plata Road
Caller advised he and his 19-year-old girl friend got into a physical altercation where she cut herself and now she is having a panic attack. Caller advised she did punch him and he does have a nosebleed.

Unwanted subject
N. Texas Street
Caller advised a named female is staying with him, but he now wants her out. He advised she has now gone but her things are still there. An officer responded and advised caller what he needed to do.

Welfare check
2711 Leslie Road
Caller advised she can hear yelling coming from the Lintero apartments, but doesn't know which building. An officer responded to the Gateway Apartments and heard some talking and music. The officer also went to the Lintero Apartments and advised negative on any arguing, but maybe some loud talking.

Domestic disturbance
2711 Leslie Road
Caller advised he could see a domestic in progress. He advised a bald male wearing shorts and a muscle shirt was in the small parking lot hitting a female.

Reckless driver
Huff Street
Caller advised an older model primer gray pickup with dogs in the back was driving recklessly through the neighborhood. Officer had negative contact.

Harassment
N. Bennett Street
Caller advised three females and two males were harassing her niece, and they were headed north on Bennett Street.

Reckless driver
N. Gold Street
Caller advised a white newer model vehicle with loud pipes is going at a high rate of speed through the area. Officer had negative contact.

Fight
1040 E. Highway 180
Caller advised there are 5 girls vs 1. Officer made vehicle stop after pursuit. Determined it was verbal only. The motel manager wanted a CTW issued.

Fight
E. Broadway
Officers placed both subjects into investigative detention and transported to SCPD.

Missing persons
N. Bennett Street
Caller advised her granddaughter left to go get fireworks and hasn't come home. Caller advised she just came back and is okay.

 

Saturday, July 5

Loud Party
31st Street
Caller advised they are on juvi probation and there is alcohol.

Fight
Gold Street
Caller advised 16-17 people fighting with one vehicle shooting at another vehicle.

Request officer
N. Gold Street
Caller advised someone from the fight is hiding in this yard. Advised he heard the gunshots. Advised no one lives at the address and caller does not want to speak with an officer. A responding officer had contact with the subject in yard.

Domestic disturbance
Tracy Circle
Caller advised her son choked her and beat her up. Advised she was hit twice in the head. Officer determined a 33-year-old female had bruises.

Harassment
Bluejay Lane
Caller advised her boyfriend is harassing her and sending her texts saying he was burning her stuff.

Intoxicated driver
1075 E. Highway 180
Caller advised she witnessed a driver throw two beer bottles and open up another one. Advised the car is now parked at Family Dollar.

Domestic disturbance
N. Silver Street
Caller advised a couple is walking down Silver Street with a couple of kids and the male is kicking the female. One of the two adults was determined to have an outstanding warrant out of municipal court with a bond of $959 for failure to appear.

Shoplifting
1220 N. Hudson Street
Caller reported a shoplifting that occurred on July 3rd.

Reckless driver
2642 E. Highway 180
Caller advised a white GMC pickup behind him is driving recklessly and heading west. Officer made contact near Pizza Hut.

Littering
Mississippi Street
Caller advised someone today dumped trash in front of his house. Caller was advised he would have to wait until Monday for the city to pick up the trash as it is closed until then.

Injuring/tampering with motor vehicle
2709 Leslie Road
Caller advised she just got out of work and saw someone had egged her car. Caller said there was no damage.

Welfare check
2501 E. Highway 180
Caller advised a bald, tall male pushed a little girl in the vehicle and the girl is screaming that she doesn't want to go home.

Loud party
Mann Drive
Caller advised the subjects behind him on Royall are having a party in the back yard which is directly by his window. The responding officer advised homeowners to keep it down or they will be cited.

Loud party
W. 13th Street
Caller advised they are making a lot of noise, but didn't have an address, but it's in the area. Officer determined it was on Alabama Street and the music was pretty loud. Officer advised there was a neighbor dispute earlier which is why the caller called.

Sunday, July 6

Shoplifting
2501 E. Highway 180
Caller advised a female is in the dressing room stuffing items into her bag. Responding officers issued subject a CTW.

Unwanted subject
Canal Street
Caller advised a male subject was running through yards knocking on doors and yelling. Advised he is fighting with a girl and now there is a female screaming. Officers made contact with subjects. The male subject advised he was beating the **** out of the girl. Officers advised send medic and EMS for a 21-year-old male who was tazed, but is alert and breathing. Advised use lights and siren.

Domestic disturbance
1414 Little Walnut Road
Second caller advised her boyfriend had threatened to kill her. Advised she is scared to go back without an officer.

Burglary
Parks Department
Caller advised someone broke into the shop last night.

Unwanted subject
Penny Park
Caller advised a group of teenagers are being a nuisance and abusing the equipment. An officer made contact and the subjects left upon request.

Welfare check
Georgia Street
Caller requested a welcheck on his wife's friend that lives on Virginia. Officer made contact.

Injuring/tampering with motor vehicle
1414 Little Walnut Road
Caller advised someone tried to remove the grill of his truck.

Welfare check
W. Market Street
Caller advised her brother, who is coming off meth, called and yelled at her and now she is worried about her 2-year-old son. Caller is in North Carolina and would like a call back.

Breaking and entering
Bosworth Drive
Caller advised it looks like someone kicked the door in and broke into her house.

Welfare check
N. Combs Street
Caller advised he is calling on behalf of his exgirlfriend who is having problems with her neighbor. Officer made contact with victim who advised her neighbor is always harassing her, her kids, and her company. Officer made contact with neighbor and told her to leave the victim alone and not to go on her property.

Welfare check
E. 12th Street
Caller advised she has not returned home from her walk yesterday at 3 p.m. Caller did contact GCDC and GRMC, and he would like to file a missing persons report. An officer made contact with the female at her house. She is okay and at home.

Domestic disturbance
Bremen Street
Caller advised his 44-year-old son was throwing rocks at him.

Welfare check
1414 Little Walnut Road
Caller advised he just had a power surge and would like officers to drive in the area of Highway 180 to make sure a vehicle did not hit a power pole.

Welfare check
Alabama Street
Caller advised an elderly lady is walking in a green housecoat and slippers. An officer made contact and the lady advised she is doing okay now that the weather is cool and has another female walking with her.

Domestic disturbance
Canal Street
Caller advised he can hear a female yelling at a male to leave, but cannot see them. An officer made contact and determined it was verbal and the male had already left.

Fight
1414 Little Walnut Road
Caller advised there are subjects fighting. An officer made contact with some kids in the parking lot who stated they hadn't seen anyone fighting.

Intoxicated driver
E. 20th Street
Caller advised a drunk driver in a green Toyota Prius is heading toward Silver Heights. An officer had negative contact.

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