Monday, March 9, 2015

Unwanted subject
1814 N. Swan Street
Caller advised that a male is bothering customers and cursing at them. Officer had negative contact with subject around the area.

Criminal trespass warning
100 N. Rosedale Road
Caller advised that they want a CTW issued to a named female who is outside the store. Officer advised contact was made at NAPA and an indefinite CTW was issued to the female.

Shoplifting
1506 N. Silver Heights Blvd.
Caller advised that a male and female are putting stuff in a white bag. Officer advised one female in custody/en route to SCPD.

Welfare check
2600 N. Swan Street
Caller from Head Start advised neither the parents nor the grandmother have picked up a child who is still at school. Officer advised one female in custody/en route to JPO.

Larceny
206 W. Highway 180
Caller advised that his daughter's phone was stolen from Pizza Hut.

Panhandler
2501 E. Highway 180
Caller advised that a male and a female with two dogs are at Walmart standing in the median near the light asking for money. Officer advised clear/they were just passing by and they are looking for some place to stay tonight.

Intoxicated persons
200 N. Bullard Street
Caller advised that a male with a blue sweatshirt around his head and a bare chest, whose pants are falling off, is drunk or high. Advised that he is falling in and out of traffic. Officer advised clear/contact was made with a named male.

Shoplifting
206 N. Hudson Street
Caller advised a named male just took something. Officer advised out with a male on bridge behind the laundromat on Bullard Street, and he does have the bottles. Officers advised two in custody, one with an outstanding warrant out of municipal court with a $192 bond.

Shoplifting
1220 N. Hudson Street
Caller advised that a male with a buzz cut took large packages of steaks and ground beef.

Domestic disturbance
206 N. Hudson Street
Caller advised that her 1012 was hitting her in the face and threw her phone at her face and left with her 2-year-old son. Caller refused medical.

Tuesday, March 10

Larceny
E. 12th Street
Caller advised that they have located a stolen meter.

Shoplifting
206 N. Hudson Street
Caller advised that a named male stole a 24 oz. can of Budweiser and is now by the carwash yelling at the traffic. Officers advised witnesses saw him take two bottles of vodka. Officers out with one male in detention.

Request officer
Grant County Sheriff's Department
Officer was called to the Grant County Assessor's office in reference to a male wrapped in plastic and asking for money. Officer made contact with a named male who advised he was on a mission from God to put his hand-made crosses at Walmart and was advised by the assessor that the Walmart dirt area is not Walmart property, and he is going to ask Walmart to put up his crosses. He is also asking that the Kneeling Nun be torn down about 20 feet so that it is not idolized any longer. He wants the department to stop the meth running in this town and to . . .

Shoplifting
1956 E. Highway 180
Caller advised that two females stole some briskets and left heading east in a black Altima. Caller called back advising that the vehicle was now heading west passing Walmart.

Disturbance
N. Bullard Street
Caller advised that a named male is hitting the windows and cursing at the manequins and headed south on Bullard.

Welfare check
Debby Drive
Caller advised that his wife left the residence upset and threatening suicide taking the biggest knife in the knife block. Advised that she already slit her wrist but not bleeding that bad.

Criminal trespass warning
Catholic Cemetery
Caller advised that her mother's graveside flowers and pictures were thrown around.

Welfare check
Pinos Altos Road - Air Gas
Caller advised a female is lying on the ground, and there was a man and women standing around her. Advised they are all walking toward McDonalds and one female is limping. Officer advised clear/everything is OK/she just fell down.

Unwanted subject
200 W. Broadway
Caller advised that a female will not leave, and she has no money to stay there. Officer advised en route to Motel 6 with female.

Man with a gun
La Capilla
Caller advised that they noticed a male with possibly a rifle. Caller called back advising male left in a gray/blue car headed north on Cooper Street. Officers advised out at a traffic stop.

Vehicle burglary
200 N. Bullard Street
Caller advised that a backpack containing his company computer was stolen from the back seat of his vehicle.

Harassment
Leslie Road
Caller advised she is being harassed by a named male.

Harassment
Leslie Road
Caller advised that her brother keeps going over banging on her door and throwing rocks at her window. Advised her brother is bald wearing a gray hoodie. Officer advised that the brother is going to stay at his mother's house for the night.

Harassment
Serinna Court
Caller advised that a named male is at his house threatening him. Caller advised the male is angry because his wife came over to visit, and he threatens his wife. Officer out at address.

Intoxicated persons
E. Kelly and N. Bullard streets
Caller advised that a named male appears highly intoxicated and is drinking a bottle of vodka. Officer advised that officer is out with him and male had a bottle of vodka but it was empty. Officer advised he had him throw the bottle away. Advised the male is heading home.

Wednesday, March 11

Shoplifting
2501 E. Highway 180
Caller advised that the male who took some black T-shirts is a passenger in a green pickup with a deer decal on the back window. Officer advised en route to Walmart.

Welfare check
W. Market Street
Caller from KISS Program advised a female and a child are walking on Cheyenne. Officer made contact with female and child.

Welfare check
N. Gold Street
A female is threatening to commit suicide. Officer made contact with female, who advised she is fine and never mentioned any thoughts of suicide to her mother.

Harassment
1618 E. Pine Street
Caller advised one of her employees is getting threats from her spouse. Advised he just arrived at the back door and was banging on the door.

Criminal trespass warning
Little Walnut Road
Caller advised she would like a CTW issued to the driver of the older blue step-side pickup driving in the parking lot. Officer advised contact was made and a citation to appear was issued.

Welfare check
W. 13th Street
Caller advised she has been trying to get in contact with her 38-year-old sister since last night, and she is not answering her phone or returning calls. Officer made contact with sister and she is okay/will give sister a call.

Weapons fired
Hidden Way
Caller advised that her neighbors are shooting next door and officers were out yesterday for the same issue. Officer made contact and they were lighting fireworks/they did stop.

Disturbance
1313 E. 32nd Street
Caller advised that an irate patient was brought in to the ER from Hidalgo County who is threatening the staff. Caller called back and advised that this patient is attacking the staff at this time.

Thursday, March 12

Criminal damage to property
Lions Club
Caller advised that the screen to a window was on the ground and the window was wide open. Officer advised that the screen is ripped off and the window is open/advised the building is behind Domino's.

Criminal trespass
Alabama Street
Caller advised that someone is living in one of the vacant and abandoned Habitat for Humanity buildings behind St. Mary's. Caller advised if someone is found in the buildings to issue CTWs.

Harassment
1024 N. Hudson Street
Caller advised that she and her ex-husband are being harassed via texts.

Criminal damage to property
Debby Drive
Caller advised that the night before last she heard something hit her window and today noticed that the window is broken. Advised that a pickup parked in front of her house was also damaged. Officer set up frequent patrol for next two weeks.

Disturbance
N. Gold Street
Caller advised that her tenant and his friends are causing problems. Officer spoke with renters who advised they would return the next day to clean and remove their belongings. Advised the owner of the property advised he would request law enforcement to stand by while the renters removed . . .

Welfare check
809 N. Bullard Street
Caller advised that a male wearing a cowboy hat is headed north yelling and screaming. Unknown what he is screaming about/just yelling at the world. Officer had negative contact with any male with a cowboy hat in the area.

Welfare check
N. Swan and E. 23rd streets
Caller advised that a 13-year-old girl is wandering the street and doesn't go to school. Caller advised that everyone is already aware of the situation, but would like a female officer to speak with the child.

Request officer
San Vicente Street
Caller advised that her 15-year-old daughter is dating a 23-year-old male and would like to speak with an officer.

Fight
110 S. Bullard Street
Fight inside the building/about 7 people including children. They were issued CTWs.

Unwanted subject
200 W. Broadway
Caller advised they would like a named female to leave. Officer issued a CTW for the Murray Hotel to the female.

Unwanted subject
200 W. Broadway
Caller advised that the named female is back asking people to get her a room. Officer advised the named female was in the street at the time officers arrived. Female was advised if she comes back to the Murray Hotel, she will be arrested for criminal trespass.

Weapons fired
Old Silver Skate
Caller advised that three shots were heard. Second caller on Kelly Street behind the post office also heard three shots. Officer advised out at Bullard Street address, and they heard shots in the same area/did hear a car, and the car drove off.

Battery
W. 7th Street
Caller advised that her two boys are home fighting, and they have torn up the house.

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