Monday, Mar. 9

• An officer took a complaint of online harassment on a business account. This was determined not to be criminal in nature.

Tuesday, Mar. 10

• An officer took a complaint of someone attempting to scam money from an individual via Snapchat. The caller had been chatting with a stranger. He was advised not to send money and block the individual.
• An officer was called for larceny of a package delivered to their home. On investigation, the location of the delivery was at a shared location for more than one apartment. The matter is under investigation.

Wednesday, Mar. 11

• An officer was called to assist Osceola County Sheriff's Department on a runaway from a youth facility. Upon arrival, the individual was restrained by staff members off site after initially resisting. The person was able to be calmed enough to be placed voluntarily in the rear seat of the patrol car and transported without incident to the facility. The individual was released to the care of the facility staff.

Thursday, Mar. 12

• Officers patrolled, performed security checks at businesses, issued citations for ordinances and tickets for traffic violations, and followed up on cases.

Friday, Mar. 13

• An officer located a lost dog while on patrol. The dog owner was identified and located. The owner was advised of laws regarding dogs at large, as well as advised that if it continues a citation would be issued.

Saturday, Mar. 14

• Officers worked on investigations, follow up calls, issued traffic tickets during patrol, and performed security checks at local businesses.

Sunday, Mar. 15

• No incidents reported.

Monday, Mar. 16

• Officers took a call on a dog bite. On arrival, the dog had ripped the person’s pants but not broken any skin. The owner of the dog was located and issued a citation for an unlicensed dog. The owner was also made aware of possible civil and criminal liabilities that accompany dog ownership. They were also advised that if it happened again, the dog would be declared vicious and be seized. The owner stated that they understood.
• An officer was called to a barking dog violation. On arrival, there was no dog around the immediate area and no recent activity of the dog in the snow.
• An officer was called for a loud music complaint. On arrival, an apartment that was playing music was located and the resident was advised to turn it down. The resident turned the music off.

Tuesday, Mar. 17

• An officer was called for a barking dog violation. On arrival, a dog was located tied to a porch and sitting quietly. The owner answered the door and was advised of the complaint, so they took the dog inside.
• An officer took a report of locks cut off at a local storage facility. Video evidence is pending for an investigation.

Wednesday, Mar. 18

• An officer took a complaint of two scam calls. The calls were regarding a traffic ticket and an accident, but the individual has not driven for several years. The caller ID did not come back as associated to the appropriate entities, but one was from out of country and the other was out of state to a private individual. There were no answers to calls the officer attempted at those numbers. A report is on file.

Thursday, Mar. 19

• Officers were dispatched for a domestic assault. A 36-year-old man was arrested for Assault as well as a probation violation. The subject was transported to Osceola County Jail.

• An officer was contacted by another agency for a welfare check due to threats being made. The individual was located and okay.

• An officer was called for a two-vehicle accident with property damage. One vehicle was found to have backed out in front of the other. Information was exchanged between the parties and a report is on file.

• An officer took a complaint of a larceny to a storage unit. A detailed statement was given of the items stolen. The matter is under investigation.

• An officer was called for items found on a bench. The items were retrieved, documented, and placed in a secure location. Camera footage of the person leaving the items is pending. The items found were not on the list of previous complaints of theft.

Friday, Mar. 20

• An officer took a report of internet fraud. The person believed they were talking to celebrities. Evidence was documented, the complainant’s phone passwords were changed, and the offenders were blocked and deleted. Unfortunately, the scammer was located out of the country and nothing will be able to be recovered monetarily. 

Saturday, Mar. 21

• An officer was called for disorderly, loud persons at an apartment parking lot. On arrival, the individuals were gone and not located in the area.

• Officers were dispatched to a local business for theft. Video evidence and statements were documented. The Lake County Sheriff's Department was able to notify the individual to contact Reed City Police. The individual returned the item and a trespassing citation was served. The case has been sent to the prosecutor for review.

Sunday, Mar. 22

• An officer responded to a 911 call at a local business. On arrival, the person complained of chest pains, EMS arrived and transported the individual to RCH for evaluation.

• During patrol, an individual with an active warrant was located. The 37-year-old woman was arrested for Failing to Appear in Court and was transported to Osceola County Jail without incident.