Saturday, February 24, 2007

true crime -- small town beat

February 17: An officer was contacted at the police station by a man who wanted a power stat card for a neighbor who was in the dark. While helping solve the utility issue, the diligent officer was able to determine that the resident who needed power wasn't asking for assistance in person because he had outstanding tickets. With continued diligence, the officer soon discovered that the person who did come to the police station had a felony warrant outstanding for his arrest. Realizing that a jailbird in hand was worth two in the dark, the officer arrested and booked the 50-year old into a cell where he could contemplate his situation under proper lighting.

February 16: An officer contacted a highly intoxicated gentleman in a business parking lot. They found that he was waiting for friends to return so he could get back into their car. The friends arrived and poured their poor friend into the back seat.

February 16: Officers arrived at a residence following a reported 911 hang up call at the home. They found an attentive parent teaching their youngster how to use 911. Both mom and the little one received an education about just how well the 911 system works.

February 15: Shortly after his wife left the house, a resident came outside to visit his mailbox. He saw that his spouse had been stopped by police nearby for a traffic violation, so he peddled his bike over to see what was happening. He discovered that his spouse was driving on a suspended drivers license, at just about the same time that the police were discovering that the wife was also in possession of methamphetamine. The husband was not able to provide much assistance, because he was wanted on a warrant of his own for a criminal traffic violation. The couple ended their evening after Valentine's Day together, being booked in the county jail.

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