Friday, Jan. 8

Shoplifting
2501 E. Highway 180
Unknown person walked out with a television about 30 minutes ago.

Criminal trespass
1220 N. Hudson Street
Caller advised that a named male was sitting out front on a bench but had been in the store. Officer advised ATL for a male known to the officer.

Harassment
E. Broadway
Caller advised that a named male threatened to beat him up earlier at the Gospel Mission. Officer had negative contact.

Disorderly house
502 N. Bullard Street
A man was threatening the owner. Officers advised that the male was arguing with the employee. Call change from assault to disorderly.

Shoplifting
809 N. Hudson Street – 1:30 p.m.
Caller advised that a male carrying a white bag and wearing a Carhartt jacket took several items and he possibly lives at the Gospel Mission. Officers out at Chevron /will ATL subject.

Unwanted subject
1800 E. Highway 180 – 2:15 p.m.
Drunk man wearing a Carhartt jacket is outside vomiting and disturbing customers. Officer giving man a ride to the mission.

Shoplifting
2501 E. Highway 180
Adult male not causing problems/they have him in the back office. Subject issued indefinite CTW to Walmart and released on a CTA.

Intoxicated persons
111 S. Texas Street
Caller is manager at Gospel Mission and she was advised that an intoxicated person was lying in front of the mission. Officer advised to send EMS for an intoxicated person with possible hyperthermia/lights and siren.

Accident-property damage
1602 Silver Heights Blvd.
One vehicle rear-ended another. Officer had negative contact.

Accident-property damage
Silver Heights Blvd @ Wellness Center
A black Chevrolet Traverse rear-ended by another vehicle at the light. No injuries.

Accident-property damage
Silver Heights Blvd @ Sears
Vehicle just slid into her white 2000 Dodge Caravan.

Welfare check
W. 6th Street
Caller advised that their elderly neighbor has not picked up his newspaper or his mail. Officer had negative contact but advised that everything appears to be okay. Officer could hear the phone as dispatcher dialed the elderly neighbor’s number/clear.

Welfare check
N. Bennett Street
Caller advised that her sister is elderly, lives alone, and has not been heard from in a while. Officer made contact with the sister and advised that she is okay.

Criminal damage to property
N. Arizona Street
Caller advised that the power is out at the residence and there are wires coming out of the power box. Officer set up frequent patrol for the next couple of weeks.

Loud music
N. Gold Street
Caller advised that they were asked to turn down the volume and they raised the volume even louder.

Saturday, Jan. 9

Criminal damage to property
N. Arizona Street
Caller advised that someone is messing with the electricity. Officer advised negative damage done this time, they just switched the breaker off.

Harassment
N. Pinos Altos Street
Caller advised that his neighbor keeps threatening to shoot caller’s dogs with his shotgun/advised that he has PTSD and cannot be put in that kind of position/he is going to get rid of his dogs/he doesn’t want his neighbor talking to him ever.

Disturbance
Catholic Cemetery
Caller advised that a male brandished a gun at him. Four officers responded.

Larceny
114 W. Market Street
Caller advised that someone took her cash drawer with about $50, change, and a checkbook in the last hour.

Breaking and entering
Yucca Street
Caller advised that someone has broken into this house and moved in.

Unwanted subject
111 S. Texas Street
Caller advised that a named male is causing problems and has been doing so for the past couple of nights/right now he’s sitting outside on the curb. Caller advised that they just want him removed for the night. Officer advised that the male is leaving for now/might get a call back here later tonight.

Welfare check
N. Silver Street
Caller advised that they can hear yelling and banging on walls at another apartment. Officer had contact and advised that a female stated that she and her son got into an argument over the football game and he went to his room to avoid any more problems/clear.

Domestic disturbance
E. Pine Street
Caller advised that her brother is yelling at the top of his lungs and he is mentally ill.

Domestic disturbance
Texas and Garcia streets
Caller advised that he saw a male hitting a female then get inside the vehicle. Now the female is sitting in the street crying. Officer advised that the female does not want to talk/all verbal/clear.

Welfare check
N. Pinos Altos Street
Caller advised that he just heard a gunshot downstairs in his house. Caller told officer that there were people under his house. Officer checked and advised caller that the opening to the crawl space was too small for people to fit through/request a frequent patrol for the night/clear.

Unwanted subject
510 N. Bullard Street
Caller advised that they would like a named male removed. Officer advised that the male left on request.

Shoplifting
2501 E. Highway 180
Caller advised that two males and one female took some batteries and other items and left in a yellow hatchback car.

Disturbance
Bosworth Drive
Caller advised that his wife was acting crazy and throwing things around the house.

Suspicious vehicle
2707 E. Highway 180
Officer advised that they are using the phone.

Sunday, Jan. 10

Suspicious vehicle
2600 N. Swan Street
Kids waiting to be picked up.

Intoxicated persons
2501 E. Highway 180
Caller advised that a highly intoxicated male is sitting between the Coke machines. Officer dropped the male off at the Gospel Mission.

Shoplifting
2501 E. Highway 180
Caller advised that a male and a female attempted to leave through automotive with a gun they did not purchase. Officer advised one male in custody en route to GRMC.

Unwanted subject
Leslie Road
Caller advised that the father is getting violent and does not want to go home. Officer requested EMS for a 62-year-old male with dementia and having an episode.

Shoplifting
2501 E. Highway 180
Caller advised that a male with a dollar sign tattooed on his neck put a watch in his pocket. Officer issued the male an indefinite CTW and released him to his mother on a CTA.
 

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