Monday, June 30

• An officer was called to a property damage accident regarding a mailbox. There was minor damage to the vehicle.

• An officer was called to city property that had been rented for an event. An individual, not related to the event, was recording and photographing those attending the event. It was explained to the renters that there is no crime for someone to record or photograph outside in a public area. The individual recording believed he was being watched.

• An officer was called for civil standby at a residence for property retrieval. Both parties were civil and the visiting party left without incident.

• An officer was dispatched to a report of an unwanted subject attempting to break into a residence. It was determined to be the ex-boyfriend of the caller. He was located on a bench nearby waiting for a ride. He admitted to knocking loudly and trying to persuade the caller to speak with him. He was advised not to return and left peacefully.

Tuesday, July 1

• An officer made a traffic stop for speeding. The driver’s license was expired. The 35-year-old woman was issued an appearance citation for not having a valid license. She was also cited for speed and issued a verbal warning for not having proof of insurance.

• An officer assisted Osceola County Sheriff's Office with a property damage accident where the driver left the scene. While patrolling, an officer located the vehicle parked at a local apartment complex. The driver was identified and Osceola County Sheriff's Office handled the remainder of the case.

Wednesday, July 2

• An officer made a traffic stop for speeding. The driver was issued a citation for speed. The 61-year-old male passenger was determined to have an outstanding warrant. He was placed under arrest for the warrant and turned over to Big Rapids officers.

Thursday, July 3

• An officer was called to a local business for a subject urinating and defecating behind the building. A subject has been identified, and this case is ongoing.

• An officer was called by a caregiver to a residence out of concern for an individual’s wellbeing. The individual was taken to the hospital for mental health reasons.

• An officer was called for a fireworks complaint where the neighbor’s fireworks had left plastic and other litter from the expended fireworks on the neighbor’s property.

Friday, July 4

• An officer was dispatched to an individual who was belligerent with dispatchers on the phone and on his way to the hospital for treatment. There was concern he might be assaultive. His behavior was believed to possibly be due to mental health. The officer located the man who had calmed down and there was no indication he would be a danger to medical staff.

• An officer was dispatched for an open 911 call. Upon arrival, the officer made contact with an elderly man who was angry that his wife had left downstate with family for a few days and didn’t want to talk to him on the phone. The officer ensured the man had what he needed to care for himself and advised there was nothing officers could do.

• While on patrol, an officer found an unattended fire at the Depot. The fire was put out. The man who started the bonfire was located a short time later and given a verbal warning. He was advised a permit was needed from city hall designating a person responsible for the fire.

• While on patrol, an officer was approached about an elderly runaway dog that was spooked by fireworks. The officer located the dog and followed it to the Rails to Trails several blocks away. The family was called, and the officer was able to coax the dog to the owners. The dog was safely re-united with family, and taken home.

Saturday, July 5

• An officer assisted Mecosta County Sheriff's with an attempt to locate twl children. Contact was attempted at the residence and no one was home. The children returned home later in the evening.

• An officer was dispatched to assist Osceola County Sheriff's Office with an iPhone crash alert on the freeway. No accident was found but the iphone was located and it had been run over and was destroyed.

• An officer was called for a retail fraud complaint at a local business. The man had given the item back when asked. The business requested he be served a notice not to return to the property.

Sunday, July 6

• No incidents reported.