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Man bathing in sink: On the record for June 20 to 22, jail report for June 13 to 16

Craig Daily Press Staff Report

Craig Police Department

The following is a selection from the Craig Police Department’s daily incident log.

Tuesday, June 20

9:03 a.m. At Centennial Mall, a security officer requested a man be trespassed from the mall.

11:58 a.m. On the 800 block of Russell Street, a caller reported a vehicle was traveling at high speeds there appeared to be a possible disturbance with the occupants. Officers contacted the vehicle and found no crime.

12:28 p.m. At Taco Bell, officers responded to a non-injury car crash between a white Sierra and a Rav4, leaving minor damage.

2:33 p.m. Near The Memorial Hospital, officers responded to a suspicious man on the street outside the hospital who yelled at the ambulance when it was driving by. He was contacted by officers and warned.

3:33 p.m. On the 800 block of Finley Lane, officers responded to an animal complaint. The neighbor had a large amount of animal feces in their yard causing odor problems. Code enforcement warned the property owner.

3:37 p.m. At Woodbury Park, officers responded to a suspicious man by the gazebos dressed in a black cowboy hat having a loud and inappropriate conversation with himself. He was warned about language and being loud and he walked to different area of the park.

3:45 p.m. At The Memorial Hospital emergency room, officers responded to a party who was bitten by their own dog on the ear.

5:28 p.m. On the 1100 block of West Sixth Street, officers responded to a report of a disturbance involving possible mental health issues.

9:26 p.m. At West 10th Street and School Street, officers responded to a report of two loud booms. The caller was unsure if it was a car backfiring or possible gunshots. Nothing was found by officers.

Wednesday, June 21

3:18 p.m. At the Craig City Pool, officers responded to a report of a woman yelling at pool employees at the front entrance. The woman reportedly didn’t like the timing of a break taken at 3 p.m., during which time people had to exit the pool. Officers did not find her but pool staff requested she be issued a trespass notice.

6:48 p.m. At the Public Safety Center, officers took a report of domestic violence that is under investigation.

6:54 p.m. On the 400 block of Washington Street, officers responded to a report of a kid across the street slinging rocks with a slingshot or bow-and-arrow.

7:41 p.m. At Breeze Street Park, officers responded to a report of disorderly conduct. Five teenagers were reportedly rough-housing and chasing kids away on their bikes. Officers found nothing criminal.

9:23 p.m. At Woodbury Park, a caller reported a half-naked man was in the bathroom yelling. Officers contacted him and he appeared to be trying to bathe in one of the sinks. He was advised the park was closing at 10 p.m.

10:34 p.m. At The Memorial Hospital, officers responded to a report of suspicious incidents. Some kids were reportedly playing around with equipment behind the hospital and were last seen headed toward the bike path. Officers didn’t find them but nothing appeared to be damaged.

Thursday, June 22

9:43 a.m. At Big O Tires, an employee reported that some prescription medications had been stolen.

11 a.m. On the 500 block of Russell Street, officers responded to a report of a verbal disturbance. A person wanted some sort of property back from Hatten Enterprises, and the business asked that the party be trespassed.

11:12 a.m. On the 1400 block of Sage Street, officers responded to a report of a threat over an ongoing neighbor dispute over dogs. Both parties were warned and agreed to stop.

4:53 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a sexual assault.

6:46 p.m. On the 2900 block of Pinon Circle, officers responded to a report of a car crash between a Dodge pickup and a GMC pickup leaving minimal damage. A driver was cited for a backing violation.

10:57 p.m. At Colorado Highway 13 and West First Street, officers responded to a report of a non-injury car crash. Both vehicles were drivable.

Moffat County Jail

Monday, June 5

Jessica Michelle Leier, 26, transient, was arrested on two warrants for failure to comply.

Tuesday, June 13

Rosemary Coleman, 33, of Oak Creek, was arrested on suspicion of unlawful possession of a controlled substance, violation of a restraining order and possession of drug paraphernalia and on a warrant for failure to comply.

Cornelia Elizabeth Leiker, 66, of Craig, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear related to charges of driving while ability impaired.

Jessie Allen Partlow, 32, of Oak Creek, was arrested on possession of schedule I/II drugs and drug paraphernalia, driving under restraint and lack of insurance.

Charles Francisco Barrios, 37, of Hayden, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear.

Wednesday, June 14

Frankie B. Bishop, 41, of Craig, was booked into Moffat County Jail to serve time for previous offenses.

Sean Jeffrey Hergenreter, 25, of Craig, was booked into Moffat County Jail to serve time for a previous offense.

Kimberlee Ann Newton, 39, of Craig, was arrested on suspicion of possession of drug paraphernalia and on a parole hold.

Melvin Eugene Newton, III, 50, of Craig, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear.

Marie Ann MacMurray, 47, of Denver, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and driving under restraint.

Thursday, June 15

Frankie B. Bishop, 41, of Craig, was arrested on a warrant for assault.

Justin Christopher West, 36, transient, was arrested on suspicion of criminal possession of a financial transaction device, criminal possession of an identification document, aggravated motor vehicle theft and forgery, and on a warrant out of Mesa County for failure to appear.

Friday, June 16

Denise Michele Morchak, 52, of Craig, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs, driving under restraint and child abuse.


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