Crime & Safety

Police Blotter: High With a Concealed Billy Club

A look at police activity in town so far this week.

This week a man was seen dumping stolen FedEx boxes from his car, a DUI suspect was found with a concealed billy club, and a . Read on for more.

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Illegal Dumping / Mail Theft

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On February 23 at 3:32 p.m., officers responded to the 400 block of Stedman on the report of a subject dumping trash out the back of his vehicle. The trash was found to be empty FedEx boxes from houses in the area. It appears the boxes were stolen after they were delivered. The suspect removed the content of the boxes and then dumped the empty boxes. Investigation continuing.

Suspicious Circumstances / Possible Trespassing

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On February 23 at 10:29 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of South Canyon regarding the report of two male subjects on the roof of a building with lights flashing. Officers surrounded the property and requested the Foothill Air Support helicopter to assist. The helicopter responded and advised that no one was on the roof. Officers searched the property and did not locate any suspects. The building was secure and there were no signs of an attempt break-in. 

Traffic Violation / Driving Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance / Possession of a Controlled Substance / Weapons Offense - Suspect Arrested

On February 24 at 8:48 p.m., an officer on routine patrol stopped a vehicle in the 100 block of West Walnut for running a stop sign. When the officer contacted the driver, he smelled the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. A subsequent investigation revealed the driver to be under the influence of a controlled substance. He was also found to be in possession of unauthorized prescription medication and a concealed billy club. He was arrested for the above listed charges.    

Assault with a Deadly Weapon - Suspect Arrested

On February 25 at 9:49 a.m., a fight in progress was reported in the 900 block of Genoa involving approximately seven subjects. Officers arrived on scene and found several family members were involved in a disturbance. One family member was injured by another and sustained numerous contusions to his head. The suspect, who was determined to be the primary aggressor, was arrested and taken into custody.


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