News That Affects You

Monday, June 8

An officer arrested a 28-year-old man on an outstanding warrant for violating bond conditions, in which he failed to comply with the conditions of his ankle tether.
An officer was called for a phone left behind at the local laundromat. If you left your phone behind, please call to identify and claim it.

Tuesday, June 9

An officer served three abatement notices for grass in violation of city ordinance.
An officer was called to a noise complaint. Upon investigation, the matter will be referred to the Prosector for possible child abuse charges.
An officer received information regarding a teen doing self-harm. The matter was referred in jurisdiction to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
An officer took a report of teens using marijuana and alcohol. Upon investigation, the matter was unfounded.
An officer tagged an inoperable, unregistered vehicle that had been parked on the side of the street for days. If not taken care of within 48 hours, the vehicle will be towed.

Wednesday, June 10

A business owner called for a well-being check on a client who they didn’t show for an appointment. The client had left for an emergency family matter and unable to call the business owner.
An officer served an abatement notice on a local business for grass in violation of city ordinance.
An officer was called for a drone being sold by an individual’s ex-wife. The individual was advised it was a civil matter.
An officer served an abatement for grass in violation of city ordinance.
An officer was called to called to assist the Mecosta County Sheriff's Department in making contact with an individual having mental health difficulties. Contact was made and a firearm was voluntarily temporarily surrendered for safe keeping until it is safe to return or other arrangements can be made.

Thursday, June 11

Officers served two grass abatement notices and one vehicle abatement notice.
An officer was requested by Mecosta County deputies to attempt contact with an independent adult who had special needs and had not returned home when supposed to. The person was not located, but a friend spoken to suggested other friend’s houses to check.

Friday, June 12

An officer took a report of toilet paper wads stuck to the ceiling of the new Celebration Park facility. The matter is under investigation.
An officer served an abatement for a vehicle in violation of city ordinance.
An officer took a complaint of excessive noise and teens chasing each other with bottle rockets. A verbal warning was issued for noise and a copy of the city fireworks ordinance was provided.
An officer was dispatched to a possible intoxicated driver after a business had seen open alcohol containers in a vehicle. Contact was made with the individual who was found not to be driving impaired.
An officer arrested a 33-year-old woman for an outstanding Friend of the Court warrant.

Saturday, June 13

An officer stopped a vehicle for failing to stop at a flashing signal. The 20-year0-old male driver was cited for Failing to Stop, Refusing a PBT, and Minor in Possession of Alcohol. Another licensed driver was called to drive the vehicle and other teen occupants home.
An officer took a report of three individuals entering vehicles in an apartment complex parking lot. Video was obtained and the matter is under investigation.
An officer was dispatched to stand by and keep the peace while an individual checked on a relative. The relative was found not to be at home.

Sunday, June 14

An officer was requested to stand by to keep the peace when a man got his belongings from his ex-girlfriend’s apartment.

Monday, June 15

An officer was dispatched to a telephone harassment call. The person in question was also belligerent to police upon contact.
An officer stopped a vehicle for speeding. The 36-year-old male driver was issued an appearance citation for driving with a revoked license and cited for speed. The owner was the passenger, who had a valid license. The vehicle was turned over to the owner.
An officer was dispatched for a check well being after a medical transport driver could not get a hold of their client. The client was found to have overslept and was okay

Tuesday, June 16

An officer was requested to check on the well being of a visually impaired individual and his young daughter, after a woman who had also been living there had been arrested. They were found to be okay with relatives helping with needs.
An officer took a report of disorderly conduct after black tire marks from a bicycle were found inside the building at the new Celebration Park. The matter is under investigation.
An officer took a property damage report after a toilet paper dispenser in a city bathroom was found pulled from the wall and damaged. The matter is under investigation.

Wednesday, June 17

An officer arrested a 29-year-old woman on an outstanding warrant for child abuse. This stems from an investigation on the 8th of this month.
An officer was dispatched to an unwanted individual at a local business. A tresspassing notice was issued.
An officer was dispatched to check on an individual who made statements indicating they might be suicidal. The individual was contacted and found to be okay.

Thursday, June 18

An officer issued a verbal warning for loitering.
An officer took a report of the larceny of liquor on two different instances.
An officer took a report of an attempted assault. It was realized the aggressors had mistaken the identify of the individual, and the altercation stopped.
An officer issued a trespassing notice to two teen males, after they refused to leave a female teen's house. They were advised that they were not allowed unless a parent was home.
An officer took a report of a teen firing a CO2 BB pistol at the neighbor’s trash cans and trees. The pistol was seized and the teen’s probation officer notified. The teen was cited for Discharging a BB Gun Within City Limits and Minor in Posession of Marijuana. Charges of property destruction will also be sought.

Friday, June 19

An officer was called to a local business after a dollar bill was found on the floor folded up with a white powder in it. The amount was minimal and the substance believed to be drugs. The matter is under investigation.
An officer took a report of bicycles stolen from an apartment complex.
An officer took a report of an individual who keeps contacting an elderly person and the contact is unwanted. A verbal warning was given.

Saturday, June 20

An officer took a report of a dispute between tenants at an apartment complex. They were advised to leave each other alone. No criminal activity took place.
An officer took a private property damage accident in a parking lot. There was a minor scratch on one vehicle and no injuries.

Sunday, June 21

Reed City Police: Weekly Blotter (6/8 - 6/21)