Monday, Mar. 20

Larceny
200 W. Broadway
Caller advised camping gear that was strapped to his vehicle was taken last night.

Criminal damage to property
Dept of Motor Vehicles
Caller advised that a customer left very irate about 20 minutes ago, slammed the door, which shattered.

Stolen motor vehicle
E. 11th Street
Caller advised that her 2007 Shinray motorcycle was stolen Mar. 16th.

Fraud/embezzlement
2005 E. Highway 180
Employee used discount on a Bud and smokes when he wasn't employed there anymore and caller wants him issued a CTW.

Harassment
520 N. Bullard Street
A named male threatened caller.

Welfare check
3088 32nd Street Bypass
Male in front of the bus stop was talking about committing suicide. Officer had negative contact.

Welfare check
15th Street
Caller advised that her 40-year-old mom is unstable with a meth addiction. Officer made contact and advised to send ambulance for a female who was out of it. Officer advised Benadryl was observed in the bathroom and the female could barely talk. EMS did transport.

Intoxicated persons
808 N. Hudson Street
Caller advised that a male is intoxicated and falling over. Officer had negative contact so far.

Reckless driver
E. Highway 180 @ Memory Lane
Caller advised they had to refuse alcohol sale to a female/motorcycle driven by female almost wrecked three times. Caller advised she is all over the parking lot on a scooter headed to the highway. Officer made contact and advised the female is intoxicated.

Disturbance
1313 E. 32nd Street
Caller advised that a named male is highly intoxicated in the waiting room/refusing to be seen by a doctor/will not leave/kept poking nurses in the chest/asked for a ride to his house.

Welfare check
Little Walnut Road
Caller advised that the mother is on drugs and the two kids are at the residence alone with mother/the children are deaf.

Tuesday, Mar. 21

Disturbance
Valley Vista
Son and his girlfriend are arguing/it isn't physical. Officer advised both parties are separated at this time.

Harassment
La Plata Middle School
Student is being threatened with being beaten up and raped. Officer will follow up with parents/clear.

Larceny
319 E. 13th Street
Caller advised that his black and white mountain bike was stolen about five minutes ago.

Welfare check
Bard Street
55-year-old son left about three weeks ago without telling them. Officer advised the son is fine and is seen on a daily basis.

Battery
E. 12th Street - 1:45 p.m.
Caller advised that her roommate physically attacked her and she needs a civil standby so she can retrieve her belongings.

Unwanted subject
E. 12th Street - 2 p.m.
Caller advised that her roommate is causing problems and wants her removed.

Burglary
Aldo Leopold High School
Caller advised a burglary happened during spring break.

Harassment
N. Cooper Street
A male on a bike in front of his residence. Officer had negative contact.

Unwanted subject
1220 N. Hudson Street
Male at Food Basket asking people for money, if they decline, he curses them. Officer out with male.

Welfare check
3514 Fowler Avenue
Caller advised that her brother is outside her room and is going to pull the trigger then hung up. Officer on scene.

Fight
W. Market Street
Caller advised that two men are fighting/it is verbal. Officer made contact/one male left prior to arrival/everything is okay.

Welfare check
31st Street
Caller advised that a female is screaming for help. Officer requested EMS as female cannot get to her door.

Wednesday, Mar. 22

Domestic disturbance
Little Walnut Road
A named male is threatening caller and is on the property. Officer advised male left prior to arrival/out at Building 2 with movement and an open door.

Burglary
Yucca Street
Several items stolen, possibly before Friday.

DV order violation
E. 6th Street
Caller advised that a named male keeps showing up and he won't leave and she keeps asking him to. Officer advised caller has been allowing the male to visit the children/will ATL and issue CTW if contact is made.

Criminal trespass
N. Corbin and E. 12th streets
Caller advised that four males are camping in the ditch. Officer out on foot and has contact.

Suspicious vehicle
Sheriff's Posse Road
Officer has contact with two people on foot/at bus/back out with caller.

Shoplifting
1814 N. Swan Street
Caller advised that a male possibly took a vodka bottle. After a chase, officers have one in investigative detention.

Welfare check
1220 N. Hudson Street
Young kid about 19 is falling on the ground on the north side of the building and puking. Deputy out with male/male is bleeding/in and out of consciousness/possibly alcohol.

Intoxicated persons
Kelly Street and ditch
Officer advised male is conscious and breathing/refused assist from EMS/SCPD.

Thursday, Mar. 23

Intoxicated persons
Big Ditch Area
Group of males walking behind the businesses. Caller advised one threw a tire at a passing car/they are walking toward the mission.

Shoplifting
2501 E. Highway 180
Adult male took a battery and headphones and got into a white van.

Shoplifting
2005 E. Highway 180
The 55-year-old male left already and left ID behind. Caller wants him issued a CTW. Caller did recover the merchandise.

Welfare check
N. Corbin and E 10th streets
Officer advised the male is okay, just walking down the roadway/didn't want to speak to officers.

Harassment
17th Street
Caller advised that he is moving out of residence and the landlord is entering his residence without caller's permission and he doesn't want him in there anymore. Officer had negative contact with anyone.

Request officer
La Plata Middle School
Student with a weapon on campus/student in the office/parents on the way.

Unwanted subject
2005 E. Highway 180
A male that was asked to leave is still in the parking lot with a female. Subjects are leaving.

Welfare check
2260 E. Highway 180
Female in a wheelchair that has a sign reading G

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