Monday, Jan. 12

Injuring/tampering with motor vehicle
Leslie Road
Caller advised that his vehicle in the Gateway Apartments parking lot was keyed and it's the second time that it has happened. Officer out at G.A.

Breaking and entering
E. 32nd and Swan streets
Caller advised that the metal bars on the windows at Pete Keys office are removed. Owner called and advised that everything is fine.

Shoplifting
100 N. Rosedale Road
Caller advised a male, who has already left the store, tried to steal a pill crusher. Officer advised subject was known and will issue a CTW for Walgreens when he is located.

Harassment
Little Walnut Road
Caller advised that a named female keeps calling caller's girlfriend's phone and is now calling caller as well. Caller advised that there were issues in the past, and he had to file a restraining order against her.

Welfare check
Kiva Place
Caller advised that a possibly intoxicated male in a Ford pickup is stuck halfway on a hill. Officer advised that he would be taking the male to Artcher Road.

Tuesday, Jan. 13

Disturbance
1313 E. 32nd Street
Caller advised that a patient and family members are fighting with staff on the second floor by the elevator. Officer advised units clear/everything is okay/family members were asked to leave.

Battery
1313 E. 32nd Street
Caller advised that the caretaker who was almost choked by the subject who was fighting with staff now wants to make a report.
Request officer
1960 E. Highway 180
Caller advised that the owner of the shop has subjects on video trying to sell his stolen items.

Harassment
E. College Avenue
Caller advised that a named male is at his property causing problems and harassing him. Officer made contact with named male on Cielo Azul.

Welfare check
S. Hudson Street
Caller advised that a named male is running in the middle of the highway wearing jeans and a hoodie. Officer was advised it is a 23-year-old "suicidal/homicidal ideations, psychiatric/behavioral high priority."

Unwanted subject
110 S. Bullard Street
Caller advised that a male has been sitting in front of the restaurant for over 20 minutes and they want him to leave because customers don't feel comfortable having to walk past him. Officer advised that subject left prior to arrival.

Welfare check
W. 12th Street
Caller advised that a 58-year-old male friend who has diabetes, is stressed out, and has no power or water in the home, does not want to go the hospital, and needs to be checked on. Advised that he is not answering his phone.

Domestic disturbance
Mountain View Road
Open 911 call with male and female yelling at each other. Can hear female telling male to leave "them" alone. Caller hung up. Upon callback had negative contact.

Battery
Bosworth Drive
Caller advised a named male and his son are there causing problems but have left toward Mountain View Road between the hotels. Advised that they trashed his house. Advised they left in a large tan pickup and are drinking and driving at this time. Officers advised ATL on Mountain View Road.

Wednesday, Jan. 14

Welfare check
Pinos Altos Road
Caller advised that she is not sure what happened but needs officers right away. Officer advised en route to Yucca Street and dropping off female. Also advised in route to Grant County Detention Center with one.

Loud music
Vicky Place
Caller advised it is coming from a trailer with all the lights on at the top of Vicky Place. Officer made contact and advised him to turn it down.

Larceny
N. Juniper Street
Caller advised gas was siphoned from car last night.

Shoplifting
2148 E. Highway 180
Caller advised that a Hispanic male who took something left in a silver Dodge sedan headed toward Albertsons. Caller advised she called about this same male last week.

Thursday, Jan. 15

Unwanted subject
915 Silver Heights Blvd.
Caller advised that 2 males, one wearing a black hoodie and the other a white hoodie, are on the side of the building stopping and asking customers to buy them cigarettes. Officer had negative contact with the two males.

Suspicious vehicle
Fowler Avenue and 32nd Street
Caller advised that a red van with two kids in it and no adult around is parked near the stop sign. Caller called back and advised that it was her daughter who was having issues with the battery and was already getting help for it.

Welfare check
Silver Heights Blvd.
Caller advised a male dressed in black and possibly intoxicated is walking in the roadway. Officer advised out with the male at Taco Bell and is giving him a ride to Santa Clara.

Panhandler
2820 E. Highway 180
Caller advised that an Asian lady is begging for money from his customers and is now close to the animal clinic. Officer had negative contact.

Welfare check
W. Market Street
Caller advised that one of her clients is hearing voices to take all her meds and that she does not want to go on anymore. Advised that she has attempted suicide in the past. Officer advised en route to Gila Regional Medical Center with the female.

Welfare check
Pope Street
Caller from HMS advised that she is on the phone with a named female who is stating she is going to commit suicide. Advised that this has happened before, where she drank a lot of alcohol and pills and survived it, and then she was able to talk her way out of it with law enforcement personnel. Advised that the named female stated she is with her first-named neighbor who is driving her around but not to take her to the hospital or police.

Weapons fired
1220 N. Hudson Street
Caller advised that he heard 2 gunshots. Officers advised ATL, but negative contact.

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