Monday, Dec. 28

Welfare check
Pope and 20th streets
Officer advised that the front gate of a residence appears to have been pried open.

Burglary
1956 E. Highway 180
Caller advised that the propane tanks were broken into over the weekend.

Disturbance
915 Silver Heights Blvd.
Caller advised that two males are arguing in the parking lot.

Breaking and entering
Bosworth Drive
Caller advised that he received a call stating someone was breaking into his house then disconnected. Officers advised that everything is OK/clear.

Criminal trespass warning
2501 E. Highway 180
Caller advised that a named female is in the store and they want her issued an indefinite CTW.

Shoplifting
2501 E. Highway 180
Caller advised that a male attempted to run from loss prevention but they have him by the jacket and are going to the back office. Officer advised that one male is in custody going to SCPD.

Criminal trespass warning
1220 N. Hudson Street
Caller wants a named female issued a CTW ASAP as she shoplifted again twice this weekend.

Disturbance
Bremen Street
Caller advised that his son is going nuts/cussing and screaming. Advised that the son left and is around the corner. Officer had negative contact.

Shoplifting
610 Silver Heights Blvd.
Caller advised that a female took cosmetics in her purse and left the store.

Shoplifting
2501 E. Highway 180
Caller advised that college students were ‘underscanning,’ but have left.

Domestic disturbance
Royall Drive
Caller advised that her boyfriend is highly intoxicated and has been physical toward her. Officer determined that the boyfriend has a valid warrant that is pending extradition determination.

Criminal trespass warning
1220 N. Hudson Street
Caller advised they want a CTW issued to an individual who was just involved in an altercation with an employee. Officer advised en route to the individual’s residence.

Shoplifting
1506 Silver Heights Blvd.
Caller advised that a female took items and put them in a box that she is paying for. Officer reissued CTW for all Family Dollars and released her on a CTA.

Domestic disturbance
910 Silver Heights Blvd.
Officers advised in foot pursuit on Canal Street and ditch to Gold Street. Advised they had contact with a male near 17th and Durango.

Tuesday, Dec. 29

Criminal damage to property
2 Ridge Road – 1:30 a.m.
Officer advised that an audible alarm is heard and the door is shattered. Officer advised everything is okay/have county ATL around La Plata Mobile for subjects.

Breaking and entering
300 W. College Avenue
Caller advised that the Methodist Church has been broken into.

Welfare check
1007 Pope Street
Caller advised that a 49-year-old male was in the office with suicidal ideations, said he was going to kill himself and took off on foot toward downtown. Officer had negative contact.

Shoplifting
2501 E. Highway 180
Caller advised that two females attempted to take two jackets but the store got the jackets back. Advised that the females are in Row 11 and the store wants CTWs issued to both.

Welfare check
Daniel and Theodore streets
Caller advised that an older male is walking on Daniel Street and holding his arm as if he may be injured. Officer had negative contact.

Injuring/tampering with motor vehicle
Virginia Street
Caller advised that his vehicle’s battery was stolen.

Welfare check
520 N. Bullard Street
Caller advised that a homeless male that seems out of it is in front of the Food Co-op. Officer had negative contact.

Shoplifting
610 Silver Heights Blvd.
Caller advised that he is chasing a female in the ditch that took some cosmetics and other merchandise. Caller advised that he is heading back to the store.

Welfare check
2501 E. Highway 180
Caller advised that a male is sleeping under a pine tree near the auto parts section. Officer had negative contact/clear.

Criminal trespass warning
N. Corbin Street
Caller advised that a named female is banging on her door, threatening to slash caller’s tires again, and threatening to call CYFD on caller’s children and to plant drugs in caller’s house. Dispatch can hear female yelling in the background.

Shoplifting
2501 E. Highway 180
Caller advised that a male is high and possibly shoplifting. Officer requested assistance with the male/en route to GRMC.

Domestic disturbance
Pine Street
Caller advised that a named male disconnected the TV and is trying to start a fight with caller. Officer advised that it was verbal only/argument over ‘’who’s gonna get the house’’ when he fails to pay rent.

Wednesday, Dec. 30

Welfare check
Cactus Street
Caller advised that a 17-year-old male needs rehabilitation. Caller advised that she is not drunk, just drank a beer. Officer en route to a Cecilia Street address with juvi.

Shoplifting
1506 N. Silver Heights Blvd.
Caller advised that a bald male had some items in his cart that are no longer there – possibly he concealed them. Officer re-issued CTW for all Family Dollar stores per manager’s request.

Criminal trespass warning
1220 N. Hudson Street
Caller advised that they want an indefinite CTW issued to a named female in reference to previous shopliftings. Advised that she is in the store and concealing merchandise in a stroller. Officer advised that another female was called and she agreed to come and pick up the child.

Game and Fish
Halfmoon Circle
Dead deer in yard.

Battery
123 W 12th Street
Caller advised that her son was battered by an employee of the store who caught her son shoplifting.

Shoplifting
2501 E. Highway 180
Caller advised that a male who was taking some Steeler’s sweatshirts left already in a white Honda headed east on 180. Advised that they got the merchandise back.

Criminal damage to property
1780 E. Highway 180
Caller advised that someone shot at his barber shop and broke the glass.

Unwanted subject
111 S. Texas Street
Caller advised that a male is acting erratic and is punching a fence. Officer made contact and advised negative wants.

Criminal damage to property
186 Truck Bypass
Caller advised that someone shot his 1012’s vehicle.

Welfare check
E. Kelly Street
Caller advised that she does not want the male living there any longer. Officer advised caller of the proper action she needs to take to evict him.

Domestic disturbance
Silver Heights Blvd.
Caller advised that a female ran out of an SUV and into traffic and a male went after her and dragged her back to the car. Officers had negative contact/clear.

Weapons fired
Cherry Hills Place and E. Pine Street
Caller advised that she heard two shots. Officers had negative contact with any shots and advised that they possibly will get these calls for the next few days as a fireworks stand is open at Food Basket.

Thursday, Dec. 31

Harassment
Lamina Loop
Caller advised his ex-girlfriend is harassing him over the phone.

Accident – property damage
Cardinal Lane
Caller advised that a vehicle backed into a company vehicle.

Shoplifting
2501 E. Highway 180
Female released on a CTA.

Game and Fish
Royall Drive
Dead deer in front of his residence.

Game and Fish
N. Swan and 36th streets
Left hand side dead deer

Harassment
S. Gold Street
Caller advised that neighbors are shooting pellet guns at their dog.

Larceny
2501 E. Highway 180
Caller advised that her cell phone was taken from a basket last night.

Loud music
N. Corbin Street
Officer advised that they turned it down.

Breaking and entering
Kidder Road
Caller advised that a screen has been removed but does not think anything was taken from inside so far.

Weapons fired
Canal Street
Officers advised that a couple of artillery shells being lit and fireworks coming from the end of 15th Street/units clear.

Weapons fired
Langstroth Drive and Pearce Road
Semi-automatic. Called back to advise gunfire has stopped.
 

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