Monday, Feb. 23

• Officers conducted follow-up on active investigations, ordinance violations, conducted road patrol, and security checks.

Tuesday, Feb. 24

• Officers conducted follow-up on active investigations, ordinance violations, conducted road patrol, and security checks.

Wednesday, Feb. 25

• An officer conducted a traffic stop for possible mechanical failure and obstructed license plate. The driver had a cancelled driver’s license and was on probation. Additionally, a search of the vehicle revealed other possible probation violations. The vehicle was turned over to the registered owner, and this report has been forwarded to the prosecutor’s office and probation department for review.
• An officer was called to assist the Evart Police Department with a subject who was combative and was destroying police property during transport. The officer provided security while the subject was restrained and transported to the jail.

Thursday, Feb. 26

• An officer investigated an attempted fraud complaint. Investigation revealed the complainant received a phone call stating that they had won the lottery, but needed to send a certain amount of money to claim their prize. The complainant recognized this phone call as a scam and ended contact. A report has been placed on file for this incident.

• An officer assisted Osceola County Sheriff's Office with a stand-by during surveillance and an arrest.

• An officer followed up with an individual for evidence regarding an investigation.

Friday, Feb. 27

• An officer was called to a complaint of fraud at a local business. The matter was determined to be civil in nature.

• Multiple traffic stops were completed for speed and other violations during patrols.

• An officer was dispatched to a local business for an individual having a mental health episode. The individual requested to be transported to RCH for evaluation. The subject was transported without incident, where they signed themselves in willingly.

• While conducting security checks, an officer located possible intruders inside a local business after hours. The individuals were identified and were found to be family members of the owners and had permission to be at the location after hours.

• An officer conducted a traffic stop for a speeding infraction. Through investigation, it was determined the driver was operating on a suspended driver’s license. The vehicle was towed from the scene. The subject was issued two citations and was released from the scene.

Saturday, Feb. 28

• An officer was dispatched to assist deputies on a suicidal individual. Scene security was provided for Osceola County Sheriff's Office during their investigation.

Sunday, Mar. 1

• Officers conducted follow-up on active investigations, ordinance violations, conducted road patrol, and security checks.

Monday, Mar. 2

• An officer was dispatched for a well-being check. The area and home were searched to no avail. An investigation revealed that the person was with a friend, who was contacted via telephone.

Tuesday, Mar. 3

• An officer received an anonymous tip that an individual with multiple active warrants was at a location in town. On arrival, the homeowner allowed the officer inside. The 25-year-old man came to the room and was peacefully arrested and transported to Osceola County Jail without incident.
• An officer was called for a well-being check. Upon investigation, a family member was called on the telephone and it was discovered the individual had gotten a new phone without sharing it with all family members. The individual was asked to contact the concerned relative and they agreed to do so.
• Officers were dispatched for a death investigation. There were no signs of foul play found during the investigation.
• An officer took a complaint of harassment. Evidence and interviews determined this to be mutually negative conversations between two individuals on social media. The complainant was advised to cease arguing with the other person and block them.
• An officer took a complaint of the arson of a company vehicle at a local business. This case is being investigated currently by other agencies and information has been turned over to them.
• An officer investigated a complaint of blackmail online. The suspect threatened to share a nude photo unless money was paid. The suspect was found to be a resident of Australia. No further issues have been reported.

Wednesday, Mar. 4

• An officer received a complaint of illegal dumping. Information was gathered on the individual who was contacted. The person was advised to remove the item and place it into the large item pick-up this week. The person obliged and the item was then disposed of properly.
• An officer was called to assist Osceola County Sheriff's Office at the hospital for an uncooperative individual. The individual calmed down after a while and this officer was dismissed.
• An officer was requested to assist Osceola County Sheriff's Office on a domestic incident not in progress. On arrival, the parties had separated and a man was arrested by Osceola County Sheriff's Office without further incident.

Thursday, Mar. 5

• Officers worked on multiple follow-up investigations, patrolling, and research for ongoing cases.

Friday, Mar. 6

• An officer investigated an Adult Protective Services complaint. The investigation revealed a valid power of attorney with no misappropriation and no evidence of any crime

• An officer was called to a home for a person on the doorstep in need of assistance. The individual’s family was contacted, but out of town and unable to assist at the moment. The individual was transported to Evart to get a room for a couple of days without incident.

Saturday, Mar. 7

• An officer on patrol located a vehicle in a vacant lot. Upon closer inspection, the vehicle was occupied by two people who were indecently exposed. Individuals were identified and advised that sex in public (gross indecency) is a crime. Both individuals were advised to leave the area and they complied. This report has been submitted to the prosecutor’s office for review.

Sunday, Mar. 8

• An officer located two suspicious vehicles near a local business after hours. Both vehicles were unoccupied, but a blanket was observed in a business window. Osceola County Sheriff's Office was called for back up and the business door was found not secured. A 22-year-old man was located inside and identified as an employee, who was being allowed to sleep there until a place to stay was located. He was found to be in violation of probation by drinking alcohol and arrested. The business was secured and the male was transported to Osceola County Jail without incident.

• An officer assisted Osceola County Sheriff's Office with security and standby at an arrest scene. 

• An officer assisted individual with a stand-by for keeping the peace to transfer paperwork to another person. The paperwork was given and this officer remained for a period of time prior to clearing.

• An officer was called for a barking dog violation. Patrol did not find any dog barking at this time or during patrol.

• An officer took a complaint of suspicious flammable containers near a business door. Staff members were contacted and the items were re-labeled to reflect that they were not flammable and did not pose any danger.