February 17 in the early afternoon, two vehicle burglaries and one theft from a vehicle
were reported to police. The incidents occurred in the 200 block of Valle Vista, the 300
block of Valle Vista, and the 200 block of North Grand Avenue. Miscellaneous items
that were left in the vehicles were taken. One of the vehicles had been left unlocked,
and in one of the incidents a window was shattered to enter the vehicle. The
investigations are continuing.
Possession of Methamphetamine – Suspect Arrested
February 17 at 7:40 p.m., an officer was on patrol in the 600 block of South Mountain
when he saw a suspicious adult male subject at Olive and Mountain. He contacted the
subject, who consented to a pat down search for weapons or drugs. During the search,
the officer found one small baggie of methamphetamine. The subject was arrested and
taken into custody.
Assault – Suspect Arrested
February 18 at 6:30 p.m., a male subject called police to report he had just been
assaulted. He told officers he was sitting in his car when he was approached by a
former roommate who accused him of stealing a sleeping bag and then challenged him
to fight. When the victim refused to fight, the suspect pushed him and ripped the
victim's necklace from his neck and threw it on the ground. As the victim bent over to
pick up the necklace, the suspect kicked the victim in the face, causing his mouth to
bleed. The victim spit blood at the suspect and the suspect fled. The victim called
police.
Officers responded to the suspect's home, but he wasn't at the location. The suspect
walked into the police department lobby and turned himself in a few hours later. He
admitted to the crime and said he was attempting to instigate a fight with the victim. He
said he only fled to wash the blood off his face. The suspect was arrested.
Child Abuse – Suspect Arrested
February 18 at 9:00 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 200 block of West
Lemon regarding a family fight between a mother and her 14-year-old son. The mother
was intoxicated and was yelling at her son for no apparent reason. She pushed him to
the ground, punched him in the face several times, and scratched his body with her
fingernails. The 14-year-old boy did not fight back, but covered his face in defense.
Officers were called to the scene and the mother was arrested for child abuse. The boy
was released to his father, who does not live with the mother.
Assault Report
February 19 at 7:49 a.m., two female subjects were dropping off their kids at school in
the 200 block of Jasmine. They were driving on Jasmine in opposing lanes and their
mirrors collided. The drivers exited their vehicles and began arguing. One of the
females pushed the other and a fight ensued. Another parent saw the fight and
separated them. One of the subjects went to the police station to report the assault; the
other called from the scene, and then came to the station, as well. One of the females
was pregnant and complained of pain, so she was taken to a hospital. A verified
complaint will be filed with the District Attorney’s office on both parties.
Structure Fire
February 19 at 9:49 p.m., a female resident in the 100 block of South Mayflower called
9-1-1 because her apartment's kitchen had caught on fire. An officer arrived at the
location. The female said no one was inside, but the officer entered the apartment with
his patrol car's fire extinguisher in order to confirm the home had been completely
evacuated. After confirming no one was inside, he could see the flames rising from the
kitchen stove. He sprayed the flames with his extinguisher and the fire was quickly put
out, preventing it from spreading throughout the home and into other apartments in the
complex.
Tip of the Week
Walk This Way!Taking Steps for Pedestrian Safety – This Information is Provided by the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention Take steps to be safe when walking on roadways. This includes exercising
caution at intersections and crosswalks and increasing your visibility at night by wearing
retro-reflective clothing and carrying flashlights.
Walking is good for your health, and it's good for the environment too. But before you
head out on foot for a stroll, power walk, or errand, there are important safety tips to
remember.
What's the problem?
Pedestrians—people who travel by foot, wheelchair, stroller, or similar means—are
among the most vulnerable users of the road.
In the next 24 hours, on average, more than 460 people will be treated in an emergency
department for traffic-related pedestrian injuries. In the next 2 hours, on average, one
pedestrian will die from injuries in a traffic crash.
Take Steps for Safety
Whenever you're walking, keep these tips in mind:
Cross the street at a designated crosswalk.
Be careful at intersections where drivers may fail to yield the right-of-way to
pedestrians while turning onto another street.
Increase your visibility at night by carrying a flashlight and wearing retro-reflective
clothing.
It's safest to walk on a sidewalk, but if you must walk in the street, walk facing
traffic.
As pedestrians, children are at even greater risk of injury or death from traffic crashes
due to their small size, inability to judge distances and speeds, and lack of experience
with traffic rules.
Nearly one in four traffic deaths among children ages 14 and under are
pedestrian deaths.
It's especially important to watch out for children's safety when they're walking
near traffic.
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