Monday, Nov. 16

Criminal damage to property
W. 7th and N. Arizona streets
Caller advised of an attempted break in.

Shoplifting
610 Silver Heights Blvd.
Caller advised that two juvis stole some liquor and were last seen going down the creek behind Taco Bell.

Fraud/embezzlement
2501 E. Highway 180
Caller advised that an associate stole $340 last night and left the store.

Unwanted subject
111 S. Texas Street
Caller advised that a male is causing problems but not being physical. Officer advised that subject left prior to arrival.

Welfare check
W. Highway 180 and Virginia Street
Caller advised that a large tree just fell onto a house and caller does not know if anyone is inside. Officer advised that it looks like the tree missed the house.

Disturbance
19th Street
Caller advised that there was about to be a fight over a stolen wallet and that there might be a gun involved. Dispatcher could hear yelling in the background and advised that caller did not want to give much info.

Welfare check
Leslie Road
Caller advised that two kids, 5-years-old and 6-months-old, may not be living in a safe environment. Officer made contact and advised that the little boy has stomach flu, but he is okay and has medication.

Criminal trespass warning
610 Silver Heights Blvd.
 Caller advised that a named male is in the store and has a CTW. Officer advised that the male was released on a non-traffic citation/clear.

Harassment
Canal Street
Caller advised that her neighbors are making hand gestures as if they are going to shoot her.

Shoplifting
2501 E. Highway 180
Caller advised that they have a male in the back office not causing problems. Officer advised that Walmart only wants him removed/negative on a CTW.

Shoplifting
2501 E. Highway 180
Caller advised that a named male has merchandise in his jacket and refused to stop when they tried to stop him.

Welfare check
212 W. Highway 180
Caller advised that a family may be living out of a shed behind the old Long John Silver’s. Officer had negative contact/shed is locked and secure.

Welfare check
Pinos Altos Road
Caller from Rio Rico, Ariz. advised that he is trying to get ahold of his daughter. Officer made contact with the female.

Tuesday, Nov. 17

Suspicious vehicle
Swimming Pool
Officer advised that the vehicle is secure.

Shoplifting
Family Dollar
Caller advised that a male is stealing hygiene and cleaning merchandise. Officer advised the male was issued an indefinite CTW/clear.

Criminal trespass warning
201 W. College Avenue
Caller requested a CTW be issued to a named male for his business. Officer had contact with the male on Broadway and Bullard.

Larceny
123 W. 12th Street
Caller advised that a named male grabbed money out of caller’s hands while he was trying to pay for gas then left in a small black car.

Shoplifting
2850 E. Highway 180
Caller advised that two males are causing problems and are still inside the store. Officer issued both indefinite CTWs.

Shoplifting
2501 E. Highway 180
Caller advised that a female is in the back office not causing problems.

Shoplifting
2501 E. Highway 180
Caller advised that a male juvi is in the back office not causing problems. Officer advised that the juvi was released to his father – Walmart did not want to pursue charges.

Shoplifting
2501 E. Highway 180
Officer advised that a male juvi was released to his mother on a CTA after a lecture was given. Merchandise was retrieved. Walmart did not want to pursue charges.

Wednesday, Nov. 18

Domestic disturbance
Alabama Street
Caller advised that he is having problems with his girlfriend and wants to stop it before it’s too late. Advised that he hit the wall instead of her. Advised that this is very embarrassing to him.

Criminal damage to property
3400 N. Silver Street
Caller advised “multi-purpose building by the gym” – also two windows on a vehicle parked in the parking lot broken out.

Domestic disturbance
910 E. 32nd Street
Caller advised that a male and a female are arguing in the creek area and that a female could be heard saying,” Help me.” Officer advised out with a named female.

Injuring/tampering with motor vehicle
E. Broadway
Walk-in advised that a window was broken on her vehicle.

Harassment
Tracy Circle
Caller advised that her 14-year-old daughter is being harassed at the high school because her daughter accidently sent a naked photo out on her phone using SnapChat.

Unwanted subject
Visitor Center
Caller advised that a male is sleeping on their bench outside.

Shoplifting
2501 E. Highway 180
Caller advised that an adult female is in the back office not causing problems. Officer advised that no CTW is on file/transporting female to GRMC for medical clearance.

Burglary
Little Walnut Road
Caller advised that one of the maintenance sheds was broken into.

Welfare check
Bosworth Drive
Caller advised that he could hear a lot of yelling and cursing from a female about two houses down. Officer had negative contact with any yelling in the area.

Larceny
Gordon Street
Caller advised that all four tires on his vehicle were slashed and some tools are missing from the vehicle.

Domestic disturbance
Valley Vista
Caller advised that her 13-year-old son wants to run away. Officer advised that it was verbal only/spoke with the son and gave him a lecture/officer will be going to JPO office due to . . .

Unwanted subject
Leslie Road
Caller advised that a named female is there who shouldn’t be. Dispatch advised no CTWs for the female/officer clear.

Welfare check
Valley Vista
Caller advised that the school called and advised that caller’s 13-year-old son had ditched school. Caller wants to make sure he is OK.

Domestic disturbance
E. Broadway
Caller advised that a 47-year-old female punched a window and she is gushing blood from her wrist. Advised that she has been drinking. Officer advised that the female was transported willingly/clear.

Domestic disturbance
Leslie Road
Caller advised that a named male is throwing things around the house and the baby is trying to sleep. Advised that they have been drinking.

Thursday, Nov. 19

Caller advised that a subject is screaming and yelling. Officer advised that talking was heard but no yelling/clear.

Domestic disturbance
40th Street
Caller advised that his brother threatened him and his brother is a convict.

Criminal damage to property
Ravens Nest
Caller advised that the business has been shot with a BB gun.

Harassment
202 College Avenue
Caller advised that a named male wearing a purple hoodie is walking around harassing people and is headed south on College.

Accident – injuries
1956 E. Highway 180
Caller advised that he hit a 77-year-old male who is complaining of back pain, but is alert. Officer advised high priority MVA.

Harassment
111. S. Texas Street
Caller advised that two named males and a named female are harassing her.

Harassment
111 S. Texas Street
Caller advised that her ex is harassing her.

Domestic disturbance
E. 12th Street
Caller advised that her nephew and his girlfriend are outside arguing/it’s all verbal.

Larceny
Canal Street
Caller advised that a named male has been staying with her and he has a brown Chihuahua and caller has a black Chihuahua. Advised that her son and the male got into an argument and the male left with both dogs and she just wants her dog back. Caller called back to cancel officer as they did not really steal her dog and they are bringing it back.

Injuring/tampering with motor vehicle
E. Kelly Street
Caller advised that his gray 2009 Toyota Tundra has been shot with a BB gun.

Shoplifting
1956 E. Highway 180
Caller advised that two males stole a bottle of liquor and some other merchandise and took off.

Welfare check
N. Swan Street
Caller advised that his neighbor called to tell him that someone is towing away his vehicle, a 1937 Chrysler coupe. Officer advised that they had gotten the wrong property – the actual property was across the street.

Disturbance
Watering Hole
Caller advised that subjects are being loud in the parking lot. Officer had negative contact.
 

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