Naked man bathing in river: On the record for July 21 to 23 and Jail report for July 6-10
Craig Police Department
Friday, July 21
9:47 a.m. On the 500 block of Yampa Avenue, a female caller stated a male party verbally threatened bodily harm to her about 15 minutes prior. She was last seen headed eastbound on U.S. Highway 40 on foot.
11:54 a.m. On the 900 block of Pershing Street, officers responded to a report of a burglary. The male caller said he noticed someone tried to force his garage door open about three days ago and that it looked like someone tried to put something in the door to open it Friday. He didn’t notice anything missing and requested extra patrol.
11:57 a.m. At Walgreens, officers responded to a report of a suspicious white female, in maroon leggings and a black shirt with long brown and blond hair who was acting strange. She had a bunch of items in her cart and the caller was concerned she may shoplift. Officers spoke with the female party and she said she was just shopping.
2:39 p.m. At Travelers Inn, officers responded to a report of domestic violence. The caller reported a couple was fighting and the female was out walking around with her sister. Officers did not find enough evidence to prove domestic violence.
5:22 p.m. On the 800 block of Pershing Street, officers responded to a report of downed power lines in the neighbor’s backyard due to a tree branch that fell on the lines. No sparking was seen and Yampa Valley Electric Association was notified.
5:28 p.m. At La Cabana, officers responded to a report of a disturbance. A man was inside the restaurant yelling and just tried to rip the window out of the caller’s Ford Expedition.
6:40 p.m. On the 200 block of South Highway 13, a female reported she was assaulted by a male who was staying at the hotel. Officers were unable to locate the suspect.
7:26 p.m. On the 600 block of Riford Road, officers responded to a report of four males and one female yelling and screaming. The female was then sitting in a black SUV trying to get one of the men to leave. The neighbors were yelling at these people to be quiet. The female in the car left, leaving three males and a little boy standing in the parking lot. Officers gave them a verbal warning.
8:14 p.m. On the 200 block of Colorado Highway 13, someone reported a couple of guests were smoking weed in the motel when they weren’t supposed to and filling the halls with smoke.
9:45 p.m. At Sunset Elementary School, officers responded to a report of criminal mischief. Two kids were reportedly heading around the north side of the building breaking bottles. Officers first contacted some kids who weren’t involved and then contacted two kids and issued them a city summons for possession of marijuana.
Saturday, July 22
12:04 a.m. At Walmart, officers responded to a report of two vehicles full of inebriated people yelling at each other in the parking lot. Officers arrived and advised the occupants to cut out the horseplay but didn’t find any sign of alcohol.
1:33 a.m. At the Popular Bar, officers received a report of possible domestic violence. A caller reported seeing a man across the street in a multi-colored sweatshirt hitting female on the face a couple times, then they started walking to the Davis House. Officers did not find the parties.
4:31 p.m. On the 400 block of Yampa Avenue, officers responded to a report of domestic violence. The caller said her boyfriend just assaulted her and she was hiding in a white Ford Ranger truck behind a building. Officers arrested a 36-year-old male for third-degree assault and domestic violence.
5:02 p.m. On the 200 block of East Victory Way, officers responded to a report of a verbal argument between roommates over childcare. Officers advised them to separate.
9:04 p.m. Near Veterans Hall, a caller reported a naked man was bathing in the creek and stated the man also urinated in front of her son. Officers contacted a party underneath the bridge and talked to him about where he was disrobing. No crime was found.
10:15 p.m. On the 800 block of Breeze Street, officers responded to a repeat call that lights were on in a neighboring, vacant house. The caller thought squatters were getting in through the back of the home. Officers checked the residence, secured the doors and found no evidence of a burglary.
10:35 p.m. On the 3400 block of Douglas Street, officers responded to a report of a disturbance between a man and a woman. Officers are investigating the incident.
Sunday, July 23
2:23 a.m. At the City Pool, someone reported eight people were swimming in the pool. Officers checked the area and found no one in the pool and the doors were secure.
10:35 a.m. On the 800 block of Steele Street, officers took a report of a 6-year-old boy bitten by a dog. The owner of dog and the boy were at the emergency room.
4 p.m. On the 800 block of Green Street, someone reported a motorcycle that looked like it had crashed. An officer had previously checked it and it was tipped over and leaking some fluids, but no crash occurred.
4:12 p.m. On the 2000 block of Breeze Street, officers took a report of harassment. A female reported she got in an argument with another female several days ago, and then received a Facebook message from someone claiming to be a deputy and threatening her with charges if she contacted the other female.
6:38 p.m. At the east Kum & Go, officers responded to a report of possible child abuse or neglect. The caller saw a parent yell at his approximately 10-year-old boy and smack him in the head. Officers were unable to locate the vehicle.
7:04 p.m. At Loaf ‘N Jug, officers took a report of a disturbance between a young couple in an older grey Chevy truck. The caller said they were yelling and thought the male party was impaired. The female was wearing shorts and a pink tank top and the male was not wearing a shirt. Officers were unable to locate them.
11:22 p.m. On the 400 block of East Fourth Street, a female party said her car had been stolen and wrecked and that she’d been waiting for three days for someone to speak to her. She said her phone wasn’t working and she would wait in a red Prius for an officer at the east Kum & Go, but officers could not find her and tried calling several times to no avail.
Moffat County Jail
Thursday, July 6
Joshua Keith Milligan, 28, of Craig, was arrested on suspicion of violation of a restraining order, harassment and domestic violence.
Friday, July 7
Ryan Robert Cliff Lopez, 34, of Craig, was arrested on suspicion of violation of a restraining order.
Saturday, July 8
Frank Robert Hickson, 48, of Craig, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear related to property crimes.
Sunday, July 9
Tiffany Chancelor, 46, of Steamboat Springs, was booked into Moffat County Jail on a courtesy hold.
Esteban Tobias Fowler, 24, of Craig, was arrested on suspicion of false reporting to authorities.
Elizabeth Anne Ginther, 28, of Craig, was arrested on suspicion of third-degree assault, child abuse and domestic violence.
Michael David Kim-Kusner, 34, transient, was arrested on a warrant out of Jefferson County for failure to comply.
Marie Ann MacMurray, 47, of Craig, was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence, third-degree assault and harassment.
Monday, July 10
Brian Dean Wall, 45, of Craig, was booked into Moffat County Jail on parole hold for violation of a restraining order.
Clifton Dale Kimball, 41, of Craig, was arrested on suspicion of violation of a restraining order.
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