Friday, Dec. 23

Welfare check
N. Cooper and W. Spring streets
Male caller advised that he needed an ambulance but did not know the address nor what was ailing him/refused to give any info/line was disconnected. Officer advised the male was spoken to but did not have any contact/clear.

Welfare check
Leslie Road
Caller advised he has been getting texts from a named female saying she wants to kill herself. Caller advised the female says she has a gun to her head. Officer had negative contact with anyone at the addresses given.

Grafitti
Wellness Center
In back of building.

Grafitti
213 W. Highway 180
Right across from Pizza Hut.

Unwanted subject
W. 12th Street
A named male is out in his yard yelling and banging on something/male rents the downstairs/caller has filed an eviction on him, which takes effect on the 27th. Officer advised the male was told to stop banging on the walls.

Welfare check
Canal Street
Officer requested EMS for this female who is incoherent, unable to make any statements, and is highly intoxicated.

Domestic disturbance
N. Silver Street
Boyfriend just slapped her and is leaving in a gray Ford Ranger. Officer advised the boyfriend has an outstanding warrant out of Judge Laney's court for battery on a household member with a $2,000 bond. Officer will be taking baby/another officer has boyfriend in custody.

Harassment
1621 N. Silver Heights Blvd.
Two named females were trying to jump her/they have walked outside at this time. Officer had negative contact.

Request officer
1960 E. Highway 180
In reference to property that belongs to GCSD.

Criminal trespass warning
GCSD
Deputy advised to ATL a gray Chevy Malibu with Texas plates to issue CTW re: stepson staying with his mother and stepdad on Mangus Valley Road.

Harassment
SCPD
Out with a named female.

Harassment
Little Walnut Road
Caller advised that her neighbor was harassing her today while at a caf+

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