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Dead rabbit found in mailbox: On the record for July 31, Aug. 1

Staff Report

Craig Police Department

Monday, July 31

1:05 a.m. At Columbine Apartments on Wickes Avenue, a woman reported possible domestic violence. She heard someone yelling and breaking things, then saw a white SUV, possibly a Toyota 4Runner, drive away at high speed and return again. A female driver with dark, poofy hair then appeared to be hitting a male party’s Grand Am with a night stick and broke off the driver’s side mirror. Mental health issues were involved, but the 26-year-old female will be charged with criminal attempt, tampering with a motor vehicle and domestic violence.

1:42 a.m. Officers responded to a report of a suicidal party.

6:48 a.m. At the west Kum & Go, officers responded to a report of a domestic violence incident. A female party came into the store with a bleeding lip that she was icing after a male party hit her. Both parties were from Utah. The male’s whereabouts were unknown, and the female was headed back to Utah.

7:17 a.m. On the 1900 block of Woodland Avenue, officers responded to a report that a vehicle had been broken into the night before and the owner’s belongings were strewn all over the driveway and road. Nothing appeared to be missing, but some items were left behind that didn’t belong to her.

7:25 a.m. On the 1800 block of Woodland Avenue, officers responded to a report that another vehicle, a white Chevy pickup, had been broken into the night before. It was unlocked and it’s unknown if anything was missing, but the door was found open when she went out in the morning.

8:03 a.m. At East 10th Street and Lincoln Street, officers responded to a report of a found orange Huffy Turbulent bicycle.

10:19 a.m. On the 600 block of Ledford Street, the man who had been beat up by his wife’s son requested to trespass the son from his residence.

12:37 p.m. On the 500 block of School Street, officers responded to a report of theft of a purse missing from the caller’s residence. The door had been unlocked and there were no signs of forced entry.

3:26 p.m. At the Public Safety Center, a caller reported his truck had been stolen from the parking lot when he was in jail. He thinks his wife may have taken it, and also stated his belongings were in their home. Officers determined it was not a stolen vehicle because both parties were registered owners.

3:40 p.m. On the 300 block of Bonderud Avenue, a woman reported a rabbit had been killed and shoved into her mailbox. She believed the culprit was someone with whom she was involved in an ongoing case.

3:58 p.m. On the 600 block of Riford Road, officers responded to a report of a disturbance involving the man who reported his truck stolen while in jail. He reported his soon-to-be ex-wife was now moving his belongings out of their home. He had a friend with him, and a second caller, who was the boyfriend of the man’s wife, reported the man was kicking the window and the wife was yelling at him to stop. Officers found no evidence of a crime and could not convince the parties to separate, who said they would try to work it out.

4:41 p.m. On the 2000 block of Woodland Avenue, officers responded to a report of theft of a pair of binoculars and a Leatherman multi-tool taken from a 2008 black Ford F150 the night before. The owner was surprised other tools were not taken as well. He had left a window partially open and suspected that’s how someone got in.

5:34 p.m. At Golden Arms, officers responded to a report of harassment. A male caller who was living at the maintenance shop said he was being harassed with lots of calls and texts from a woman. Officers spoke to both parties and explained to the female that the man did not want further contact.

5:38 p.m. On the 1600 block of Yampa Avenue, officers responded to a report of harassment and a disturbance involving the man who reported his truck stolen by his wife when in jail.

7:47 p.m. On the 700 block of East Victory Way, officers responded to a threat. The female caller was being harassed by another female who threatened to hunt her down and kill her. She also said a protection order existed between the two parties.

7:52 p.m. Officers responded to a report of possible child abuse.

9:12 p.m. On the 1000 block of School Street, officers responded to a report of a burglary. The caller said someone tried to break into her house and thinks it may be her ex-husband. The burglar broke into the shed but didn’t take anything. They also broke a lock on a door to the house but a second one prevented them from entering.

9:37 p.m. At The Memorial Hospital, officers responded to a report of disorderly conduct by a patient who was being aggressive. Mental health issues were involved.

9:48 p.m. At the West Kum & Go, officers responded to a report of a suspicious person. An old man with long, dirty-blond hair wearing a T-shirt and jeans, who appeared homeless, was looking through the trash cans near the gas pumps.

Tuesday, Aug. 1

1:34 a.m. Officers responded to a mental health incident.

8:41 a.m. On the 600 block of Pershing Street, officers responded to a report of harassment involving a man who disputed the location of an existing fence, claiming it was over the property line. The neighbors are moving the fence.

10:11 a.m. On the 400 block of West Sixth Street, officers responded to a report of a suspicious male who checked out okay.

12:10 p.m. On the 600 block of Texas Avenue, officers responded to a report of a suspicious camper that had been parked in a lot southeast of East Elementary School. The caller wanted to make sure someone wasn’t living there. Officers checked it and found nothing suspicious.

1:16 p.m. On the 500 block of Seventh Avenue West, officers issued a warrant for a party who failed to register as a sex offender. Officers are investigating the matter.

1:27 p.m. On the 700 block of Pershing Street, officers responded to a report of a threat. A woman said she was driving down road when a gold four-door vehicle with Wyoming plates cut her off. A short time later, a black man on a bicycle threatened her and she believed him to be the same party who cut her off.

3:17 p.m. On the 600 block of Wickes Avenue, officers responded to a report of domestic violence. The caller was at her sister’s house where a male and female party had gotten into a physical altercation. The male party hurt his toe while kicking a door and left prior to officers’ arrival. The female was not injured but her clothing was ripped and she was missing some hair.

7:09 p.m. At the east Kum & Go, officers responded to a report of verbal harassment. A man was asking for a job and it was believed he had some type of criminal history. The employee said it doesn’t hire people with felony histories and the man started yelling at the employee.

8:38 p.m. On the 1400 block of Sage Street, officers responded to a report of harassment. A woman stated she’s been having issues with male party stalking her. He reportedly drives by her house, flips her off, harasses her and followed her to her father’s house and got out of car screaming and yelling. She doesn’t know why he’s doing it. Officers found no evidence of a crime and determined it was a civil issue.

9:20 p.m. On the 600 block of Ranney Street, officers responded to a report of domestic violence involving a physical fight between two people in a red four-door sedan.

9:53 p.m. On the 300 block of Elmwood Street, officers responded to a report of a burglary. A man said he went for walk with his wife and locked the door when they left. When they returned, the door was unlocked and some pain medications were missing. The man reported what looked like scratches around the door and said it may have been possible to get in the house with a credit card or knife. Officers are investigating the incident.

10:12 p.m. On the 1700 block of West Second Street, officers responded to a report of a suspicious incident. The caller said someone was pounding on her door. Her vehicle had been broken into the previous night and she requested an officer check the area.


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