Monday, May 18

Welfare check
E. 12th Street
Caller advised that she was called by her brother on Friday regarding a burglar alarm at his house and now she cannot get in contact with him, although the line has been busy.

New Mexico Game and Fish Department
E. Highway 180 and Superior
Dead deer on the side of the road in the westbound lane.

Disturbance
2600 N. Silver Street
Caller advised that a named male is in the office threatening employees with a gun because he was refused service but it is unknown if he actually has a gun on his person. Officers made contact with the male and issued an indefinite CTW for Surgical Associates/negative on a firearm.

Unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon
3400 N. Silver Street
No blotter report

Shoplifting
2148 E. Highway 180
Caller advised that a male wearing a blue sweater took oil and left. Officer had contact with the male by Dollar General/he had taken off the blue sweater.

Larceny
N. Bennett Street
Caller advised that a first-named male took the house key that was under the mat and locked the door on caller. Officer had negative contact with subject or that address.

Unwanted subject
Louisiana Street
Caller advised that his brother is causing problems and they want him to leave/negative on alcohol or drugs. Officer made contact with caller who advised that his brother was upset because the house was dirty when he brought their mother home and the brother got in caller's face and told him to vacuum and do the dishes and then left.

Stolen vehicle
Sheriff's Posse Road
Caller advised that a named female stole his red 1999 Chevy Cavalier. Caller advised that he told the female that he was going to sell the car and she got mad.

Harassment
40th Street
Caller advised that his baby's mama keeps blowing up his phone. Officer made contact with caller who advised that he just wanted his baby's mama to leave him alone because she was drunk and he didn't want to fight with her and get in trouble. At officer's suggestion, caller advised that he would just turn off the phone for the night.

Tuesday, May 19

Unwanted subject
Gough Park
Caller from town parks department advised that a male is lying down on the corner of 12th and Pope streets and has spent the last three nights at the park. Caller advised that he wants the male told he is not allowed to stay at the park and wants an indefinite CTW issued. Officer spoke to caller and issued a CTW to the male for the next two days for Gough Park.

Unwanted subject
E. Broadway and N. Bennett Street
Caller advised that a named male is at his house and refusing to leave. Officer advised that one male was being transported to the mission.

Criminal damage to property
Ursa Minor and Little Walnut Road
Caller advised that damage was done to a piece of equipment near the church on Ursa Minor near Little Walnut Road.

Disturbance
111 S. Texas Street
Caller advised that a named female is getting physical with a named male. Officer made contact with the female on Texas/Spring and issued a CTW for one month.

Weapons fired
California Avenue and 6th Street
Caller advised that gunshots or fireworks were heard coming from the top of California Street.

Welfare check
304 N. Bullard Street
Caller advised that a male wearing a black beanie and a black shirt is lying on the sidewalk in front of the restaurant. Officer advised contact was made at which time the male was sitting on a bench.

Welfare check
2005 E. Highway 180
Third party caller advised that he received a text from a friend whose grandmother works at The Beverage Company stating that they can smell methane and they are not letting any of the workers out.

Welfare check
Valley Vista
Caller, who is in El Paso, advised that his neighbors told him there were problems at the residence and he is requesting a welcheck on his three small boys.

Domestic disturbance
Market Street
Caller advised that her 12-year-old son is fighting with her. Officer advised verbal only/clear.

Domestic disturbance
E. Kelly Street
Female caller blurted address then disconnected. Officer advised that it was a verbal domestic and everything is okay.

Wednesday, May 20

Loud music
San Vicente Street
Caller advised that there is heavy traffic at this residence in reference to drugs being sold.

Criminal trespass warning
3400 N. Silver Street
Caller advised that they want a CTW issued to a named male for La Plata Middle School because he is always going on the campus. Officer advised out with the male in front of the swimming pool and an indefinite CTW was issued.

Accident - property damage
2005 E. Highway 180
A Budweiser semi and a Coors semi collided/no injuries/minor damage.

Welfare check
E. 19th and N. Gold streets
Subject lying on the ground behind some shrubs. Officer advised to send ambulance for a 50-year-old female with severe leg pain/breathing/conscious/no chest pains/no severe bleeding/no lights or siren.

Welfare check
Pine Street
Caller advised that she has concerns regarding her brother who is mentally ill and violent.

Unwanted subject
Visitor Center
Caller advised that a male is sleeping on the bench by the front door.

Unwanted subject
Visitor Center
Caller advised that a male is drinking in public by the walking bridge. Someone advised that he is drinking a Powerade and doing laundry.

Larceny
Royall Drive
Caller advised that someone has taken their reddish-orange, one axle, 4x8 pulling trailer.

Thursday, May 21

Assault
West Street
Caller advised that a named male threatened his life but is not there at this time.

Shoplifting
1220 N. Hudson Street
Caller advised that a named male stole a can of beer and bottle of hard liquor and left. Officer advised that Food Basket wants an indefinite CTW issued to the male/clear.

Panhandler
Silver City Post Office
Caller advised that a named male is harassing customers for money. Officer had contact with the male at Taylor Truck and Auto and advised the male not to be asking people at the post office for money.

Panhandler
E. 6th and N. Bullard streets
Caller advised that a male was panhandling. Officer advised that it was the same male who was at the post office, and is now across from the Laundrymat on 12th Street asking people for money. Officer advised the male to leave the area.

Breaking and entering
N. Bennett Street
Caller advised that his back window was pried open and the house trashed.

Larceny
4042 S. Highway 90
Caller advised her son's black Mongoose bike was stolen from the school yesterday. Caller called back advising the bike was found/someone had put it inside.

Harassment
17th Street
Caller advised that yesterday a tenant threatened her husband who is the maintenance man.

Unwanted subject
N. Silver Street
Caller advised that a bunch of kids are onsite who are being obnoxious and have been asked to leave. Officer spoke to some juvis and advised them to keep it down.

Liquor laws
Penny Park
Caller advised that in the back parking lot are several juvis drinking a 12-pack of Dos Equis, and caller believes they are middle school to freshman age.

Welfare check
Visitor Center
Caller advised that a male is lying on the walking bridge. Officer advised they walked around the area and had negative contact.

Loud music
414 N. Bullard Street
Officer advised the male is going to move location and turn down his amp/clear.

Welfare check
407 N. Hudson Street
Caller advised that a homeless man fell in the carwash bay and is just lying there.

Burglary
N. Texas Street
Walk-in advised that a window air conditioner was stolen.

Welfare check
North Loop
A social worker from Sierra Hospital requested assistance in contacting a named female at an address. Officer advised contact was made with a male at the address who advised he was no relation to any of the names given by the caller.

Unwanted subject
W. 8th Street
Caller advised that a homeless female has been staying behind his residence and is now in an abandoned trailer. Officer had contact with caller's wife, but not with caller or the female.

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