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Williams 911: Wednesday Dec. 10, 2008

(Editor's note - While this police log reports Williams Police Department arrests and citations, a person is not guilty until convicted in a court of law.)

• Officers dealt with an incorrigible juvenile on Fourth Street.

• Officers answered a false alarm at a residence on Cedar.

• Officers responded to Burning Tree in reference to a burglary of a motor home and residence. A suspect was apprehended and booked for burglary and theft.

• Officers responded to a motel in reference to a male found sleeping in a storage room. The male ran when found by hotel staff and was gone upon officer arrival.

• Officers worked basketball games due to the high activity of possible gang members.

• Officers took a report of fraud from an elderly citizen.

• Officers responded to Safeway in reference to juveniles that stole bottles of alcohol. Officers located the suspects, who attempted to run but were caught. They were charged with shoplifting and minor consumption.

• Officers responded to Slagel in reference to a theft of electricity.

• Officers responded to Seventh Street in reference to two possible juvenile males who were drinking alcohol. A suspect ran as officers drove up and eluded the officers. The suspects have been identified.

• Officers responded to an apartment on Route 66 in reference to a burglary in progress. A suspect was found and booked for trespassing.

• Officers responded to a motel in reference to a female not paying. The owner wanted her removed. It turned out to be a civil matter and the female left the property.

• Officers responded to Safeway in reference to shoplifting. A juvenile was taken into custody for shoplifting.

• Officers responded to the rodeo grounds in reference to a loose horse.

• Officers took a report of persons unknown taking items from donations to the senior center.

• Officers assisted Life Line with a stroke victim at the senior center.

• Officers responded to a motel in reference to an owner harassing an occupant.

• Officers responded to a motel in reference to a civil matter. Officers returned to the same motel in reference to an argument between a female and the owner. No one would cooperate.

• Officers took a report of a vehicle being broke into in front of a bar. Registration and insurance papers were taken.

• Officers assisted Life Line at the senior center.

• Officers arrested a male on Garland Prairie for driving with a suspended and revoked driver's license. The vehicle was towed and impounded for a mandatory 30 days.

• Offices responded to a motel in reference to the owner who cursed at a tenant due to a television not working.

• Officers assisted Life Line with a female basketball player who was injured during a tournament.

• Officers took a report of criminal damage to a vehicle at a hotel parking lot.

• Officers assisted Life Line with a female in labor on Route 66.

• Officers arrested a male for driving with a suspended driver's license on Third Street. The vehicle was towed and impounded for a mandatory 30 days.

• Officers assisted with the parade of lights on Route 66.

• Officers answered numerous calls in reference to hunters shooting from roadways and trespassing.

• Officers went to Head Start and gave a program on stranger danger.

• Officers took a report of subjects unknown who stole Christmas decorations from a residence on Stockmens.

• Officers issued 22 citations and gave out 21 warnings.

Anyone with any information is urged to call the WPD at (928) 635-4461. Anonymous tips can be left at any time at (928) 635-5992.

Those that want to report a crime while remaining anonymous, can also call Silent Witness at (928) 774-6111 or (877) 29-CRIME. Silent Witness offers awards of up to $1,000 are given for information that leads to an arrest.


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