Grant County Sheriff’s Department Blotter – Jan. 5 through Jan. 8, 2015

Category: Local News Releases Local News Releases
Published: 09 January 2015 09 January 2015

Monday, Jan. 5

Welfare check
Cottonwood/Palo Verde
Caller advised that a white male is walking north on Cottonwood wearing only a T-shirt. Deputy had negative contact.

Larceny
Arenas Valley Road
Caller advised someone siphoning diesel out of a vehicle. Deputy advised line was busy and had negative contact.

Welfare check
Truck Bypass
Caller advised she has not heard from her 73-year-old mother since last week. Deputy had negative contact at address but advised will check again later this evening.

Request officer
GCSD
Walk-in advised that a male in a 1995 blue Chevy Suburban with a tire on top took the American bulldog to get back at her. Advised he hit a pole or post that was in the ground.

Injuring/tampering with motor vehicle
Lobo Drive - Cliff
Caller advised one of his buddies was intoxicated and used a Dodge pickup and backed into caller's truck and pushed it into his house. Advised he then took a sledgehammer to his vehicle's windows and stole a chainsaw. Advised caller contacted his buddy and his buddy admitted to doing this in reference to caller owing his buddy $100. Caller advised he is not injured.

Tuesday, Jan. 6

Suspicious vehicle
Ridge Road
Caller advised that her husband just noticed a dark blue SUV parked by their driveway - unknown if the vehicle is abandoned or if someone is inside. Deputies had contact with vehicle's owner who advised that the vehicle got stuck in the mud last night and will be getting help shortly to remove it.

Unwanted subject
Hill Street - North Hurley
Caller advised that her daughter is refusing to leave a residence that she has a CTW for. Caller advised that she is there to pick her daughter up and she is refusing. Deputy made contact with daughter.

Request office
Lobo Drive - Cliff
Caller advised that his buddy is there who damaged his vehicle and stole his saw. Deputy had negative contact.

Welfare check
Main Street - Pinos Altos
Caller advised that an elderly female at this residence should have been at the hospital by now in reference to her son being flown out. Deputy had negative contact with the female but did speak with a neighbor who advised she left about 10 minutes ago.

Welfare check
Goathead Path - Arenas Valley
Caller advised that her 15-year-old daughter did not want to go with her father to his home. Advised that she was crying and she has been abused in the past. Deputy made contact with the 15-year-old and advised that she is fine.

Domestic disturbance
Pueblo Drive - Arenas Valley
Deputy advised clear - subject left prior to arrival.

Wednesday, Jan. 7

Intoxicated persons
Goathead Path - Arenas Valley
Caller advised that an intoxicated male is walking through people's yards carrying a bottle of Jack Daniels and wearing a black and gray hoodie and a black beanie. Advised that he is walking north on Kirkland Road toward the highway. Deputies checked Kirkland, Whiskey Creek and surrounding roads; also Escobedo Lane, Mathers and Morales and had negative contact.

Larceny
Arenas Valley Road
Caller advised that a named male, who had been living with her, stole some of her groceries, specifically some ground meat. Advised the male told her he was going to move in with his sister in North Hurley. Deputy had negative contact in North Hurley.

Battery
Peterson Drive
Caller advised that a named male he stays with punched him in the face and is accusing him of stealing his computer. Caller advised he did not need an ambulance.

Unwanted subject
11824 E. Highway 180
Caller advised that two individuals are there stealing from her property and they are still on scene.

Welfare check
5511 Highway 152 - Hanover
Caller advised he should be put in jail and that he just got his vehicle taken away. Advised he just wants peace in his heart and that he just got out of jail and doesn't want to go back. Advised he is walking to the Manhattan Bar and is wanting a ride to Food Basket. Advised he feels like he killed his parents inside . . .

Thursday, Jan. 8

Criminal trespass
Old Fort Bayard Hospital
Subjects left upon request.

Welfare check
Truck Bypass Road
Caller advised that she spoke to her friend about 20 minutes ago and her friend said that she wasn't feeling well and caller has not been able to get back to her friend. Caller called back and her friend is OK.

Welfare check
Unknown location
Caller advised her 33-year-old friend is sending her messages saying goodbye and that she is done. Advised her friend drives a 1989 red Jeep and may be going around the loop or to Georgetown. Deputy advised that ATL was given to mining district and NMSP.

Disturbance
Camino Verde - Arenas Valley
Caller advised that about 20 minutes ago a male was banging on her window. Advised he left running north toward the highway. Deputy advised ATL up to the highway but had negative contact.

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