Tuesday, Feb. 17

Disturbance
111 S. Texas Street
Caller advised that a first-named male is standing outside yelling at another man trying to get him to fight.

Harassment
SCPD
Walk-in advised that a named female on previous occasions has tried to fight her inside of Walmart. Walk-in advised she has a relationship with first-named female's ex. Walk-in was advised to notify police when the female is harassing . . .

Domestic disturbance
N. Silver Street
Caller advised that she received a call about a male beating up a woman, and children are present/unknown weapons. Officers advised en route to Yucca Street/it was all verbal.

Domestic disturbance
N. Silver Street
Caller advised that his girlfriend is not letting him get his vehicle.

Fraud/embezzlement
E. Highway 180
Caller advised unauthorized cash withdrawals from his checking account.

Shoplifting
2501 E. Highway 180
Caller advised that a male has some items concealed, and they are stopping him. Advised they have him in the back/negative on causing problems. Officer advised that the male was issued a criminal trespass warning and released on a citation to appear.

Unwanted subject
110 S. Bullard Street
Caller advised that subjects were loitering in the back parking lot. All subjects were issued CTWs.

Welfare check
3110 N. Silver Street
Caller advised that the restaurant was broken into.

Unwanted subject
Visitor Center
Caller advised that a male is sleeping on the bench outside. Officer advised that the subject left upon request.

Panhandler
3025 E. Highway 180
Caller advised that a Hispanic male is asking everyone for money. Officer advised checking for CTWs/clear.

Intoxicated driver
E. Highway 180
Caller advised that a female appears to be highly intoxicated and passed out behind the wheel.
Officer advised to send ambulance for a 56-year-old female who possibly had a seizure/no lights and sirens. Advised that a ride came for the driver, and they will be taking her to GRMC.

Shoplifting
2501 E. Highway 180
Caller advised that they have a female in the back office, and she is cooperating. Officer advised that one female is under arrest and en route to police department. Advised released on a CTA.

Harassment
3130 E. Highway 180
Caller advised that a disgruntled employee is leaving her threatening voicemails. Officer left employee a message not to go on W&N properties, as she is not supposed to.

Missing persons
1625 Little Walnut Road
Caller advised that a 5-year-old female was last seen this morning. Advised that the school does not know what happened to her. Caller then advised they found the child

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