Grant County Sheriff’s Department Blotter – Aug. 18 - Aug. 20, 2017

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Published: 21 August 2017 21 August 2017

Friday, Aug. 18

Unattended death
Homestead Road – Grant County
Caller just found her boyfriend’s 27-year-old son deceased from a drug overdose. Deputy advised to send OMI.

Unwanted subject
Rio de Arenas Road – Arenas Valley
Caller advised that a named male was evicted today by the sheriff’s department, and the male was not home at the time. Deputies advised to call if he shows up and caller advised he is now in the trailer park at his rental space. Deputy spoke to both parties and advised that the male is appealing the eviction so his eviction is not in effect until they come to court on the appeal.

Domestic disturbance
Tabor Drive
Caller advised someone is passing by and flashing their lights/caller then began to yell at someone to leave her house then disconnected the line/no answer upon callback. Deputy with one male en route to a D Street address.

Saturday, Aug. 19

Welfare check
Sunset Trail – Hachita
A female is seeing and hearing things and she is violent and has a history of narcotic use. Deputy made contact with female who advised she is fine and does not want any help.

Domestic disturbance
North Hurley Road
Open 911/female said it will all be broken by the time the cops got there/male and female arguing. Deputies attempting to make contact.

Larceny
Gladys Place – Lake Roberts
Caller advised her registration has been stolen.

Burglary
Chalcocite Court -- Tyrone
TV and other items taken.

Weapons fired
N. Swan Street @ water tanks
Caller heard several shots fired. Deputy out at a N. Swan Street address advising there is a range in the backyard and they were sighting in a .22. Caller called back advising they are still doing it and requested a call from the deputy.

Burglary
Quail Canyon – Mangas Valley
Deputy advised no service.

Welfare check
Filaree Road
Caller advised that he was speaking with his brother last night on the phone and the brother advised he would call back and never did and caller can’t reach him/advised he is 76-years-old and lives alone. Deputy made contact with the brother and advised the subject will be . . .

Welfare check
Cottage San Road
Caller advised a male is throwing things around and yelling, “I will kill you.” Deputy on scene but subjects left prior to arrival.

Sunday, Aug. 20

Driving while intoxicated
Cherry Street – Arenas Valley
Caller advised that her fiance’s cousin just took off from their house and he is intoxicated. Deputy went traffic with vehicle on Hudson Plaza.

Welfare check
Arenas Valley Road
Caller advised she received a call from her 12-year-old son who is scared. Deputy made contact advising there is a valid contract with CYFD/kids are fed and fine/attempted contact with caller – negative.

Weapons fired
Camino Serna
Caller advised a named individual is shooting a weapon and poaching/this has happened before and nothing ever gets done. Deputy spoke with neighbors who advised they heard nothing. Deputy set up frequent patrol between 5 and 8 a.m.

Welfare check
W. Highway 180 @ Mangas Valley
A 91-year-old male who was expecting caller is not answering the door. Caller can hear his phone ring when she calls. Deputy attempted to call/had negative contact.

Welfare check
Arena Road – Cliff
Caller advised a 49-year-old male has been having problems with a neighbor threatening him/male emailed caller Thursday telling him about the issues and caller hasn’t heard from him since.

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