Grant County Sheriff's Department blotter – Nov. 3 through Nov. 6, 2014

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Published: 07 November 2014 07 November 2014

Monday, Nov. 3

Larceny
11600 E. Highway 180
Caller advised his wife's purse was stolen yesterday at church and her credit cards have been used.

Weapons fired
South Bear Creek Road – Gila
Caller advised her neighbor called her to advise they just heard a single .22 gunshot go off. Deputy made contact with another neighbor who advised negative on any shots.

Request officer
South East – Bayard
Deputy spoke to a male at GCSO in reference to another male harassing him at Washington Federal Bank. The first male requested a CTW be issued to the second male for the first's residence and for the Bayard Fire Department. Deputy issued a CTW for the residence and advised the City of Bayard will have to request a CTW for the fire department.

Welfare check
Silver Acres Road
Caller advised a subject is passed out in a small gray pickup, but caller could not stop. Deputy had negative contact.

Request officer
N. Virginia Street
Caller advised she lent her vehicle to her grandson who lent it to friends who got into a pursuit with law enforcement and jumped out of the vehicle and ran away from law enforcement. Caller advised they left her car south of the rest stop on Highway 180 on the Grant County side. Caller further advised she has been in contact with the Deming Police Department, Grant County Sheriff's Department, New Mexico State Police, the Border Patrol and all towing companies and no one knows about her vehicle.

Criminal damage to property
Highway 152 – Hanover
Caller advised someone tried to break into the Manhattan Bar last night. Deputy had contact with caller and it appeared the bottom of the door was pried open but they didn't appear to be fresh marks and there was no damage to the locks.

Tuesday, Nov. 4

Suspicious vehicle
Crum Road
Caller advised there was a white SUV on Crum Road shooting across the road near the windmill at deer. Deputy had negative contact.

Wednesday, Nov. 5

Missing persons
Chukar Road
Caller advised a 42-year-old son is missing.

Request officer
GCSD
Walk-in wanted to know if she can get someone arrested in reference to their not allowing her to access her investment account.

Welfare check
Camino Azteca
Deputy had contact with a named female who advised the company was trying to sell her their item. She stated she was not feeling well and hung up on them. Deputy advised she is fine.

Weapons fired
Shasta Street
Caller advised she heard a blast about an hour ago. Advised now she just heard another one. Deputy advised while he was in the area he heard a gate close to a construction yard. Advised he was checking to see if the workers also heard it.

Thursday, Nov. 6

Battery
Pheasant Drive
Caller advised a female just knocked at her door stating someone stole her car and beat her up and she needs an officer. Caller advised female does not need medical attention. Advised she has a fat lip.

Welfare check
Cottage San Road
Caller from Arizona advised she received a call last night that there was a light in her trailer and no one should be there. Deputy advised the doors are secure, and it appears to be abandoned.

Larceny
E. Highway 180 and Morales Road
Caller advised some items were taken from one of the storage units.

Unwanted subject
Shooting Range
Caller advised a male is causing problems refusing to leave and refusing to give his name. Deputy advised subject left prior to his arrival.

Criminal damage to property
Lost Spring Road – Upper Mimbres
Caller advised a vacant house has a broken window. Deputy located window and contacted Safeguard Properties, and they advised they would contact the mortgage company.

Domestic disturbance
Box Canyon Road – Cliff
Caller advised a 12-year-old male who is really upset is there causing problems. Advised they are having to restrain him at this time. Further advised he had a stick with the intent to hurt someone, and they got it away from him.

Domestic disturbance
E. Highway 180 – about 7 p.m.
Caller advised someone is getting beaten up. Advised she can hear yelling and screaming to stop hitting her. Deputies advised they could not hear any yelling and saw kids playing in the area. Negative contact.

Domestic disturbance
E. Highway 180 – about 9 p.m.
Caller advised a female can be heard yelling at the end of Section H.

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