Friday, Jan. 23

Criminal damage to property
Whispering Hills Road
Caller advised that the vacant house behind him has a broken window and an open door and that there have been multiple burglaries in the area. Deputy advised out at the Whispering Hills address.

Harassment
Chalcocite Court - Tyrone
Caller advised his neighbor is making referrals to CYFD and animal control and calling in complaints to his work - and all these calls are affecting his work. Caller advised that all the complaints are unfounded. Deputies had contact with caller but negative contact with neighbor.

Larceny
Highway 15
Missing weapon/9mm handgun/just noticed it missing.

Littering
Arenas Valley Road
Caller advised that debris from a fire has been thrown onto the roadway. Caller refused to provide a callback number. Deputy advised attempting to contact caller.

Welfare check
11820 Highway 180
Male caller advised a female is causing problems and caller keeps saying, "Send someone now before I kill this bitch." Caller did not advise names or space numbers, just said it's Rio de Arenas, and disconnected the line. Callback number did not come up on caller ID. Deputies advised they are both out in the H section of the trailer park.

Saturday, Jan. 24

Disturbance
Saavedra Road
Caller advised that her female neighbor is banging on the door and now is trying to come through the window. Advised that there is fighting in the house and dispatch advised of a lot of yelling and that the female keeps threatening her. Caller advised that no one is injured and that neighbor is going back to her house.

Domestic disturbance
Camino Tolteca
Caller advised his mother-in-law called advising that her son is fighting with her and she is saying, "He's all messed up." Advised his mother-in-law needs police and ambulance. Deputy advised that son left in a 1992 Geo Metro.

Stolen motor vehicle
Racetrack Road
Caller advised someone stole his regular truck and caller found it on the other side of the fence by the old dump on someone else's property. Deputy advised in the area and will attempt to locate.

Sunday, Jan. 25

Fight
Scott Park
Caller advised two males who appear to be in their late teens are fighting and yelling curse words at each other. Deputy had contact and advised they were arguing over a video game.

Weapons fired
Bandoni Drive
Caller advised she heard about 10 gunshots in the area of Artcher Road/Cottage San Road. Deputy advised clear/negative contact.

Injuring/tampering with motor vehicle
Farley Road
Caller advised that someone tampered with her vehicle taking air out of the tires.

Welfare check
Chalcocite Court - Tyrone
Caller advised she received an emergency call from her friend saying she needed her help to call 911 as friend had lost her phone. Advised it was in reference to a possible domestic violence in the home. Advised the name of her boyfriend. Deputies advised all units clear/verbal only.

Breaking and entering
11600 E. Highway 180
Caller advised that it looks like someone tried to break into the church. Unknown if anything taken at this time.

Disturbance
Circle View Trailer Park
Caller advised that his tenants called and advised that yelling and a disturbance is going on. Deputy advised that they are having a small party at Space * and advised subjects to turn the music down and to try to keep things quiet.

Missing persons
Mobile Drive
Caller advised she has not seen her 18-year-old son since Friday. Advised she dropped him off at CYFD for school and hasn't seen him since. Advised that she tried talking to his friends but they are acting "shady" with her. Deputy made contact with mom and son is home and okay.

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