Monday, November 20

• Officers took a report of a suspicious vehicle that was observed driving through the neighbor’s yard before squealing its tires and leaving the area. The officer checked the area but did not locate the vehicle.

Tuesday, November 21

• Officer took a report of a found bicycle. If you are missing a bicycle, please call the Reed City Police Department to identify it.

Wednesday, November 22

• Nothing reported.

Thursday, November 23

• Officers took a report of a stolen vehicle after the vehicle was left unlocked with the keys in it. The vehicle was located by officers a short time later approximately two blocks away. At this time, it appears it may have been an attempt at humor by the person who moved the vehicle. 

• Officers issued a verbal warning for unlawful operation of a UTV on a state highway. 

• Officers were requested to perform a well-being check on an individual. The individual was located and was fine. 

• Officers were called regarding minors who had recently moved into the city and were shooting a BB gun, where the projectiles were landing in a neighbor’s yard. Parents were contacted and advised it is unlawful to discharge a BB gun inside the city limits and if serious injury occurred it could become a criminal matter. 

• Officers took a report of a broken vehicle mirror. The caller’s mirror had gotten broken by another male who was upset upon seeing the caller’s vehicle at his girlfriend’s residence, since their relationship had been a bit turbulent lately. The caller later changed his mind about pursuing any criminal charges against his friend and they agreed upon settling the matter monetarily amongst themselves.

Friday, November 24

• Officers were dispatched to a death investigation from a suspected drug overdose. The matter is under further investigation, but no foul play is believed to have occurred at this time.

Saturday, November 25

• An officer was dispatched to a local business for a patron that was refusing to leave and pay their bill. Upon arrival, the unwanted subject was trespassed from the business, paid their bill and left the area.

• An officer was dispatched to a residence on the report of a subject refusing to leave. Upon the officer’s arrival, the unwanted subject had already left the area.

Sunday, November 26

• Officers assisted Osceola County Deputies with the investigation of a road run off complaint. Upon arrival, the officer provided traffic control while the vehicle was removed from the ditch.

• An officer was dispatched to a residence for a missing persons complaint. Through investigation it was discovered that the missing subject was recently involved in a verbal argument and left the residence several hours prior and had not been heard from since. The officer was able to make contact with the subject, who confirmed that they were fine. The officer then accompanied the subject back to their residence, where a peace officer assist was completed while the subject removed some personal items.

• An officer arrested a 36-year-old male on a valid warrant that was issued out of the 77th District Court. The subject was transported to the Osceola County Jail without incident.