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Numerous domestic violence, harassment complaints: On the record for July 28 to 30, Jail report for July 9

Craig Police Department

Friday, July 28

1:11 a.m. On the 700 block of Washington Street, a caller reported someone was in her house who was not supposed to be in there. The call was disconnected, and officers contacted a Hispanic male who was confused, bleeding from the left ear and slightly intoxicated. It’s unclear what took place, but the homeowners did not wish to press charges, and the man was transported for medical issues.



3:37 a.m. On the 400 block of East Fourth Street, an officer was flagged down by party who reported a male party on a bike wearing a white T-shirt, blue jeans and ball cap who was up to no good. Officers were unable to locate the party.

8:34 a.m. On the 300 block of Tucker Street, a caller reported a suspicious blue sedan had been sitting outside her house since 2 a.m. It appeared someone was sleeping inside the vehicle. Officers contacted the party, who was sleeping and didn’t have a place to stay. They moved on.



9:08 a.m. On the 100 block of Hillside Terrance, a woman reported her ex was having someone watch her. She said she learned this from a mutual friend. A protection order was already in place. She requested extra patrol at her house as well as her daughter’s location and advised to look for a white four-door car.

9:23 a.m. At East Seventh Street and Country Club Drive, someone reported a “Kids at play” sign had been defaced. Officers removed the sticker.

11:28 a.m. On the 900 block of West First Street, officers responded to a report of fraudulent charges involving a Yampa Valley Bank customer who lives in Craig.

1:51 p.m. On the 900 block of Sloan Circle, a woman advised her soon-to-be ex-husband was parked in a white Dodge Charger on 10th Street the night before watching her house. He was not violating the 50-yard distance named in a protection order, and officers found no proof of a crime at this time.

3:52 p.m. On the 1100 block of Barclay Street, officers responded to a report of theft of an engagement and wedding ring from a pickup truck the night before. The caller thought he had locked the vehicle, but said it must’ve been unlocked.

4:23 p.m. On the 600 block of Overlook Drive, officers responded to a report of a suspicious white pickup and silver sports car that drove into a cul-de-sac above Ridgeview. An older woman got out of the pickup and a male and female got out of the car and the caller said it looked like they were going to start a fire. They were yelled at by a property owner and then left, but without the girl.

5:59 p.m. On the 800 block of Ashley Court, officers responded to a report of harassment. A 26-year-old man was told not to text his soon to ex or estranged wife and he texted her. He was arrested for domestic violence-related harassment.

7:14 p.m. At The Memorial Hospital Clinic, officers responded to a report of a theft. The caller stated someone broke into her unlocked blue Chevy truck and stole a gun, magazine and black nylon holster.

10:03 p.m. On the 400 block of East Fourth Street, a man who is currently working out of state reported his and his wife’s TV and tools are missing and he believed a trailer park resident may have been involved.

10:36 p.m. At Woodbury Park, officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle. Parties were warned for being in the park after hours.

11:52 p.m. At the Laundry, officers responded to a report of an abandoned briefcase and bag that had been in the parking lot for over an hour. Officers checked the items.

Saturday, July 29

2:23 a.m. On the 500 block of Lincoln Street, officers responded to a report of a drunk man passed out next to a fence near Sixth Street. Officers contacted the man who said he decided to take a nap after a rousing night at the bar. He was okay and walked home.

9:19 a.m. On the 500 block of McCoy Avenue, officers responded to a report of criminal mischief. A male party flagged down an officer and reported someone had been inside his vehicle and had possibly egged it. He requested extra patrol.

10:24 a.m. At City Market, officers responded to a report of a hit-and-run crash that left damage to the driver’s side rear door of a gold Toyota Tacoma while the driver was in the store.

3:22 p.m. On the 800 Ashley Court, a woman reported she was being harassed by her husband who was driving by her house in various friends’ cars. She said she felt like she was being stalked and left her residence to go to a friend’s house. She reported he drove by her house at least 20 to 30 times in different vehicles.

7:10 p.m. Officers responded to a call from a juvenile girl who said her parents were fighting a lot and were hitting each other but had stopped. She didn’t know where her father was and her mother was separated from him in an upstairs bedroom. Officers contacted the parents and they stated it was verbal only.

10:57 p.m. On the 400 block of Yampa Avenue, officers responded to a report of a suspicious incident. The caller reported they saw two male parties behind Identity Graphics taking things from between the two buildings and putting them in their black, two-door car. The business owner didn’t report anything missing and officers were unable to locate the vehicle.

Sunday, July 30

4 p.m. On the 500 block of Green Street, officers responded to a report of harassment by a woman who said her ex-fiance kept coming by and yelling bad names at her from outside.

4:16 p.m. On the 300 block of Washington Street, a woman reported an enraged man was pounding on her door and walking through the trailer park, possibly with golf clubs. He wanted to see his son. Officers arrested the 30-year-old male on charges of criminal mischief and domestic violence. He damaged the house siding and door trim.

5:18 p.m. On the 600 block of Ledford Street, officers responded to a report of an assault. A man said his wife’s son came in and beat him up for no reason and he wanted to file charges. The woman was also apparently calling and harassing him not to call the police. The man was worried the son might come back.

5:56 p.m. On the 500 block of School Street, officers responded to a report of theft of a dog. A pit bull-brindle mix was taken two weeks ago but the owner waited to report it because she was trying to get the parties to return the dog. She stated the dog was taken to Laramie, Wyoming.

9:03 p.m. On the 800 block of West Victory Way, officers responded to a report of fraud. A woman reported a man wouldn’t stop sending money to a scammer as he was expecting to get a bunch of money or a new car in return. He had reportedly mailed a total of $4,400 over several occasions, but never got anything in return. The woman, who appeared not very coherent and confused, was upset because she couldn’t convince him to stop mailing money away.

10:27 p.m. On the 1100 block of West Sixth Street, officers did a welfare check related to a child abuse case.

Moffat County Jail

Sunday, July 9

Aaron Russell Cantrell, 33 of Craig, was charged with introduction of contraband while serving a sentence for assault charges at Moffat County Jail.


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