Monday, Nov. 17

Dog bite
E. Highway 180 – Arenas Valley
Caller requested deputy to go to this house and ask owner if their dog is vaccinated. The dog bit a patient they have in the ER.

Disturbance
Goathead Path
Caller advised that a named female is sitting outside yelling and cussing. Advised she is on drugs. Caller advised she does not want anyone to go to her house because of possible harassment and is afraid to go home. Deputy advised that the female is having some hard times right now but she is not intoxicated or anything.

Loud music
Cottage San Road and Bandoni Drive
Deputy advised negative contact.

Tuesday, Nov. 18

Criminal damage to property
Old Fort Bayard
Caller advised that the window on the west side of the main entrance is broken.

Suspicious vehicle
Goathead Path
Caller advised that a vehicle is on the property that should not be there as all rentals are vacant at this time. Deputy advised that a door appears to have pry marks on it but the whole trailer is locked and secured. Advised the property owner can have the vehicle towed.

Welfare check
Hermana Street – Arenas Valley
Caller from JPO requesting welcheck on named children. Caller advised he went to do a home check in reference to the school calling and saying the kids were not in school. Caller further advised they are living in a rundown trailer with the windows broken out and it smells pretty bad. Caller further advised the mother was hostile toward him. Deputy made contact and was standing by for CYFD.

Domestic disturbance
Highway 152 – Santa Rita
Caller advised that her 35-year-old son is causing problems. Dispatcher could not understand the last name as the female kept yelling at male and then disconnected the line.

Request officer
Artcher Road
Caller wants a deputy to go over to her house in reference to her ex-boyfriend and the kid who was found dead in her home.

Larceny
Whiskey Creek VFD
Caller, the fire chief, advised they have a radio missing and need to file a report. Caller called back and advised to disregard, they found the radio.

Unwanted subject
Rio de Arenas Road
Caller advised that a named friend just broke a window to his trailer and has been arguing with him. Caller advised that the friend is now leaving. Deputy issued a CTW to the female friend.

Wednesday, Nov. 19

Weapons fired
Little Walnut Picnic Grounds
Caller advised about 3-4 gunshots were heard then caller left the area. Deputy had negative contact.

Reckless driver
Little Walnut Road
Caller advised that a blue Ford truck was hauling butt on its way to town.

Thursday, Nov. 20

Welfare check
Highway 180 – Bayard
Deputy was advised of a brown GMC SUV going about 50-60 mph thru Bayard heading towards Silver with its hazard flashers on. Second deputy advised he was out at ER parking lot to see if he can spot the vehicle. Second deputy advised that the vehicle possibly seen by the first deputy is already at GRMC.

Breaking and entering
Highway 152 – Hanover
Caller advised that someone broke into his building. Deputy advised nothing was taken and no fresh shoe prints were seen.

Welfare check
Madison Road
Caller advised that a 24-year-old male stated he was going to find a gun and put it to his head and kill himself. Advised unsure of exact address but believes male lives in guest house in back of the main house. Further advised the male may have been drinking but is unsure.

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