Monday, Apr. 21

• An officer took a report of a possible identity theft/fraud regarding someone using another person’s name for billing on medical services received. The matter is under investigation.

Tuesday, Apr. 22

• An officer checked on a vehicle parked in a business after hours. The occupant was using the business' free Wi-Fi.
• Officers took a complaint of trespassing. Two individuals were watching the old courthouse being torn down. They were not found to be trespassing, sitting on the curb, and not in the individual’s yard.
• Officers were dispatched to a well-being check for a possible suicidal person. It was determined the person was not suicidal and was just speaking in anger to the person on the phone.
• An officer was requested to assist Mecosta County Sheriff's Office Deputies with an arrest warrant in town for a probation violation. The person of interest was found not to be home and working down state. Arrangements were made for his arrest.

Wednesday, Apr. 23

• An officer was dispatched to a larceny complaint. A woman was requesting charges because her child’s father did not return a jacket the child was sent with for visitation. The matter was determined to be civil.
• Officers were dispatched to check on an individual who appeared to be passing out and lethargic. The individual was transported to the hospital for treatment. It is unknown if her  condition was due to hitting her head, prescription medications, or a combination of both.
• Officers were dispatched to a dispute over a property line. The caller was satisfied that the property owner would be getting a survey and the proper permits before putting up a fence.
• An officer was requested to accompany CPS on an investigation regarding alleged mistreatment of a child.
• Officers responded to a report of kids riding bicycles in and out of traffic, as well as making rude hand gestures to drivers. The officer checked the area but the kids had departed.

Thursday, Apr. 24

• An officer took a complaint regarding an adult being in possession of sexually explicit pictures of a teen. The matter is under investigation.

Friday, Apr. 25

• An officer was dispatched to a suspicious man who was believed to be damaging air conditioning equipment at a building. Upon contact, the man gave the officer a false name. When the officer attempted to detain the man for further investigation, he fled on foot. Several officers assisted in looking for the man, who was later taken into custody by a deputy from the Osceola County Sheriff's Department after a short foot chase. The man gave two false names and refused to submit to booking or fingerprints. His true identity was determined which was not either of the names he had given. Following further investigation, the 29-year-old man was lodged on charges of resisting and obstructing an officer, making a materially false statement to an officer, and use of methamphetamines. He also had three outstanding warrants.

Saturday, Apr. 26

• An officer was dispatched to an apartment complex for noise. A citation was issued for excessive noise.

Sunday, Apr. 27

• An officer observed a mattress by the road in violation of the city trash ordinance. A warning was given and they were advised of the trash companies requirements for picking up mattresses.

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