Friday, Dec. 5

Criminal damage to property
SHS tennis courts
Caller advised that a big piece of concrete was thrown onto the courts and a net and some of the fence is damaged also.

Battery
1956 E. Highway 180
Caller advised that a vehicle cut him off and he followed it to Albertsons and a male got off the vehicle and hit him with a flashlight. Caller advised he is blocking the other vehicle.

Disturbance
N. Swan Street
Walk-in advised her 30-year-old son is being disruptive on the streets and is under the influence of drugs and alcohol and caller will meet an officer at the address.

Domestic disturbance
N. Bullard Street
Caller advised that a couple is walking toward the Big Ditch and fighting. Second caller advised they just saw a male punch a female in the face and they are walking toward the Big Ditch. Officer made contact and advised everything is OK, they have been drinking today.

Criminal damage to property
Tracy Circle
Caller advised someone was fighting outside her house maybe last night and damaged her fence and she found broken beer bottles in her yard. Officer advised negative on any damage to her fence. Officer advised he was able to fix the fence, it wasn't damaged just moved out of place.

Harassment
S. Cooper Street
Caller advised that a named male is harassing him via telephone. Caller advised that the named male stated, "Let's meet up you big-nosed @%M!&," and then caller disconnected the call. Caller stated he recognized the voice of the named male as involved in an ongoing trial caller has in connection with the male.

Criminal trespass warning
2148 E. Highway 180
Caller advised that a male shoplifter left on foot toward 180. Office made contact on Hwy 180 /Memory Lane and reissued an indefinite CTW for all Family Dollar stores.

Welfare check
Hudson Street
Caller advised that a male fell onto the gate near Dr. Bratcher's office and then onto the floor and is laying on the sidewalk. Officer had contact in front of SCPD and male was given a ride to the Gospel Mission.

Welfare check
Raven Drive
Officer was requested to do a welcheck on a named female. Officer advised contact was made and everything is OK.

Welfare check
N. Swan and E. College streets
Caller advised a male and a female were yelling at each other and they had about 4 kids with them.

Weapons fired
E. Dorothy Street
Caller advised that he heard 2 gun shots and that it was possibly a named individual who was running around the area. Second caller advised that he heard 2 gun shots in the area.

Welfare check
N. Swan Street
Caller advised that she got a couple of hang-up calls from a 13-year-old female relative who is in a house with a male who should not be there and who was heard yelling.

Weapons fired
Little Walnut and Trail Ridge roads
Caller advised about 6 gun shots were heard. Officer advised clear but will hang around and Code 27.

Shoplifting
2045 E. Highway 180
Caller advised that 2 males stole hats and beanies and headed toward McDonald's.

Domestic disturbance
Newsham Street
Officers were advised of a verbal between a male and a female.

Disturbance
Mustang Village
Caller advised some roommates are fighting. Advised it was verbal and one already left. Officers advised clear/everything is OK.

Saturday, Dec. 6

Disturbance
2800 Pinos Altos Street
Caller advised that males are arguing in the parking lot then advised he needed to hang up "to stop this guy."

Burglary
809 N. Hudson Street
Caller advised that an alarm was coming from a kitchen motion alarm. Officer advised that one was in custody.

Unwanted subject
N. Corbin Street
Caller advised that a male Hispanic in his mid-20s is throwing things at the house and yelling profanities. Officers ATL behind post office and along Bremen and N. Corbin streets to try to make contact.

Harassment
Cactus Street
Caller advised her 12-year-old son is still being harassed by a named 14-year-old. Advised that both attend La Plata.

Criminal trespass warning
Visitor Center
Officer issued an indefinite CTW to a male.

Shoplifting
2501 E. Highway 180
Caller advised that a male in the cosmetics area is trying to conceal things. Officer issued an indefinite CTW to a named male for Walmart.

Unwanted subject
1075 E. Highway 180
Caller advised a male is in the store sleeping and is refusing to leave. Advised that he is not causing problems.

Welfare check
N. Swan and 41st streets
Caller advised a male with a child is walking north on Swan Street. Officer had negative contact.

Welfare check
Cielo Azul Street
Caller advised they were sitting down eating dinner when their son came through the window. Advised he is high on something and does not appear to be hurt or bleeding. Officer had a male in investigative detention.

Unwanted subject
S. Texas Street
Caller advised that a male with a knife is inside the building but has not threatened anyone. Advised they want the knife taken from him or to remove him from the Mission.

Arson
1313 E. 32nd Street
Caller advised that someone apparently tried to set the bathrooms near the main entrance to the hospital on fire and they do have some damage. Advised hospital security put out the fire.

Shoplifting
610 Silver Heights Blvd.
Caller advised a female just left after shoplifting.

Sunday, Dec. 7

Loud music
C Street
Caller advised of a loud party and vehicles blocking caller's driveway. Officer spoke with homeowner and he will keep it down. Officer advised if they are called back appropriate action will be taken.

Welfare check
Leslie Road
Caller advised that he just found out his ex dropped his kids off with a female while the mother went out partying. Advised that the female the children are with is heavy into weed and his kids are in a bad environment. Further advised the children are 9, 8, 6, and 3 years old; two males and 2 females.

Intoxicated persons
E. 32nd Street
Caller advised a male and female are sitting in his driveway and caller just wants them to leave. Officer advised in route to university with a male and a female.

Injuring/tampering with motor vehicle
Pope Street
Caller advised that his work vehicle was egged.

Criminal damage to property
N. Silver Street
Caller advised of a broken window at the church.

Welfare check
Leslie Road
Caller advised that the girl in the apartment above keeps getting slammed onto the floor. Advised they were awakened to all the yelling and screaming. Officer clear/no warrants.

Domestic disturbance
N. Arizona Street
Walk-in advised that she is with a named female who is being abused by her husband. Advised named female has bruises but does not need an ambulance. Officer advised that the named female advised the officer that a named male had hit her several times, but while speaking to her the officer did not observe . . .

Welfare check
N. Swan and 25th streets
Caller advised that an elderly female wearing a scarf and nightgown looks like she's lost. Officer had negative contact.

Harassment
Deming caller advised that she wants to file charges against her ex-husband who is harassing her via email.

Welfare check
Valley Vista
Caller advised that her mentally unstable 16-year-old brother just ran away. Officer had contact at Fowler/32nd and is in route to Valley Vista.

Domestic disturbance
Cain Drive
Caller advised that her neighbors are involved in a domestic. Advised children are in the house. Further advised the boyfriend pushed the female down on the ground and kicked her in the pelvis, but female did not want medical treatment.

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