Monday, Jan. 5

Domestic disturbance
E. 12th Street
Male caller advised that his girlfriend will not leave. One of the arguers had an outstanding warrant for battery with a $1,000 bond out of Municipal Court.

Welfare check
Kiva Place
Caller advised that a 25-year-old male took all Dayquil pills and a whole bottle of Nyquil. Advised no weapons, just sitting on bed. EMS advised patient is refusing to go with EMS. They did advise him to go, and he refused. Officer advised that subject advised he is not suicidal.

Welfare check
N. Silver Street
Caller advised that two individuals are in the care of a named female and caller advised she is holding them hostage. Advised the male individual is handicapped and female pulled him back inside by the hair. Officer had negative contact.

Welfare check
N. Silver and E. 19th streets
Caller advised that a male in a truck was blocking the roadway yelling at a resident to come outside and fight. Advised it was in the dip behind the Silver Heights Chevron. Officer made contact with a male but it was not him.

Domestic disturbance
Fran Drive
Caller advised that her mother's boyfriend is moving out of their house and is starting to get violent. Advised that he is kicking their food and pushing caller's mother. Further advised her mother is okay - negative on medical attention. Further advised he is taking the dog.

Criminal damage to property
Penny Park
Walk-in advised that two females trying to get into the bathroom damaged the door. He did not have a description of the females. Officer advised clear - negative on any damage done.

Shoplifting
2148 E. Highway 180
Caller advised a male is on foot headed toward Albertsons and is requesting issuance of a CTW when the male is found.

Welfare check
E. Pine Street
Caller from alarm company advised that the female advised that she did not need any assistance. Officer made contact and she is fine.

Criminal damage to property
Chavez Street
Caller advised of a bullet hole in her mother's garage roof.

Burglary
Pinos Altos Road
Caller advised she just returned from work and discovered that both of her sheds have been broken into and then trashed.

Welfare check
Memory Lane
Caller advised that a female called 911 because she is locked out of her tan 2005 Toyota Corolla in the bowling alley parking lot. Caller advised that caller now cannot get ahold of her and is scared for her, as she is not from this area.

Burglary
2 Ridge Road
Caller from a security company advised of a burglary and motion. Second caller advised that she heard someone pounding on her house and a male and 3 others were walking across her yard. Advised that she is alone with 2 kids.

Tuesday, Jan. 6

Domestic disturbance
Cain Drive
Caller advised that he and his wife were woken up by banging in the duplex and could hear a female yelling that she wants her stuff. Advised 2 kids are in the home. Officer arrested one and was en route to GRMC.

Harassment
Memory Lane
Caller advised that he found a threatening letter outside his home that said, "You will never make it to court. I will make sure of that." Officer read the unsigned letter.

Request officer
3200 N. Silver Street
Officer spoke with assistant principal about a 16-year-old who has not been to school since before Thanksgiving. Assistant principal advised the student said that she was leaving because she did not want to be at school.

Welfare check
N. Swan Street
Negative contact

Missing persons
Alabama Street
Caller advised that his son is missing. Officer advised that caller found his son.

Domestic disturbance
N. Swan and 16th streets
Officer advised it was all verbal.

Shoplifting
2501 E. Highway 180
Caller advised that an individual was in the back office not causing problems. Officer advised individual was released on a CTA.

Shoplifting
1220 N. Hudson Street
Caller advised that a named individual took alcohol about an hour ago.

Domestic disturbance
3082 32nd Street Bypass
Caller from JPO advised that two families are in the lobby arguing. Officer advised it was all verbal.

Request officer
4042 S. Highway 90
Caller advised that a student has not been picked up. Caller called back advising that parent did pick up the child.

Injuring/tampering with motor vehicle
Mann Drive
Caller advised that her silver 2011 Honda Accord was keyed. Further advised that her neighbor's vehicle also got keyed.

Welfare check
Ranch Club Road
Caller advised that a possibly intoxicated male is walking in the roadway. Officer made contact with a male but he was not intoxicated.

Unwanted subject
2150 E. Highway 180
Caller advised a highly intoxicated Hispanic male is in the men's department. Officer advised out with male and he does have an indefinite CTW for Bealls. Officer advised clear - male was released on a CTA.

Intoxicated persons
1956 E. Highway 180
Caller advised that a male who appears to be highly intoxicated is in the parking lot being a nuisance to customers. Officer made contact with male.

Disturbance
2110 E. Highway 180
Caller advised that two males that seem high or drunk are walking around inside the store being very loud and yelling. Officer advised everything is OK - he was just being loud.

Unwanted subject
Memory Lane
Caller advised that a very intoxicated Hispanic male is in the bowling alley's parking lot, and they want a CTW issued as they do not want him coming back. Officer advised a CTW was issued and the male was advised to go home.

Welfare check
Victoria and S. Highway 90
Caller advised that a named male just jumped out of a car and stated he was going to kill himself. Officers advised EMS was called and the male is in protective custody.

Criminal trespass warning
1220 N. Hudson Street
Caller advised that a named male is in Food Basket, and he has a CTW there. Officer reissued the CTW for all W&N Enterprises and released male on a CTA.

Unwanted subject
1075 E. Highway 180
Caller advised that a named male is being a little aggressive. Officer advised the named male was issued an indefinite CTW, and management is going to advise the rest of her staff not to let this happen again. Advised the named male left the area willingly.

Wednesday, Jan. 7

Burglary
Swarthmore Drive
Caller advised a family member broke into his house. Officer advised one in investigative detention.
Larceny
100 N. Rosedale Road
Caller advised a customer was upset over no bags and stole a small basket

Shoplifting
2501 E. Highway 180
Caller advised a male juvenile not causing problems is in the back office. Officer advised arrested one male and dropped prisoner off at Luna County Detention Center.

Welfare check
Harris Road
Caller advised her 56-year-old brother has schizophrenia and is acting crazy. Advised he is doing random things such as clapping and talking to himself. Officers made contact.

Burglary
Virginia Street
Caller advised that when she returned home from work the screen to her window appeared to have been pried open and the blinds are pulled up in her bedroom. Officer advised clear.

Welfare check
Cielo Azul Street
Caller advised she is concerned regarding her sister and her son who is on meth and always causing problems.

Shoplifting
610 Silver Heights Blvd.
Caller advised that a named female left walking with an unknown Hispanic male about 40-years-old, who just stole a bottle of alcohol.

Domestic disturbance
N. Corbin Street
Caller advised that a named male hit his mother and left on foot. Officers advised one in investigative detention, out at Adobe Springs.

Welfare check
711 Silver Heights Blvd.
Caller advised that, as she was passing the Drifter, 2 males were running across the road and one ran after her vehicle and tried kicking her vehicle. Officer had negative contact.

Thursday, Jan. 8

Criminal trespass warning
2045 E. Highway 180
Caller advised that a Hispanic male wearing a beanie and jeans was causing problems and is now headed towards Wranglers talking to himself. Officer advised male was reissued an indefinite CTW to Shell.

Domestic disturbance
Pinos Altos Road
Caller advised that a male was hitting a girl on the side of the road by Don Fidencio's. Advised the girl got up and is walking toward R&L RAM with the male following her. Officer advised en route with one female.

Harassment
1220 N. Hudson Street
Caller advised that a named individual riding a bike was flipping him off and calling him names.

Weapons fired
W. Daniel Street
Caller advised she heard about 5 shots coming from an address above her. Advised that they are still shooting. Advised that she heard 7 more. Officers responded and advised all units will be clear.

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