Police arrested a man they found crouching behind a dumpster near a day care facility on the Southside. A concerned citizen had spotted the man and called police. Officers found […]
Crime
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Crime waits for no one
Police were called because someone was knocking on a woman’s door and when she asked him to leave he refused. An officer arrived and spoke to the man, who said […]
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Crime me a river
Police were called in reference to a disorderly person. The responding officer found a man standing on his front porch, who immediately said, “She’s in the house with a knife […]
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Rude awakening
An officer was dispatched to East Taylor Street in reference to a burglary in progress. Upon arrival, the officer and several patrol units made a perimeter around the residence. The […]
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There is no easy money
A woman called police to report a possible flim flam. The officer who arrived on the scene spoke with the woman who said that she had applied for a job […]
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Tax crime season
A man arrived at a police precinct to report that his income taxes had been fraudulently filed. The man stated that he and another co–worker were unfamiliar with the process […]
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Stupid is as stupid does
A man was arrested for damaging the antique police cars parked outside police headquarters on Habersham Street. Shortly after 3 a.m., detectives who were working late heard the sound of […]
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The stashing of the green
An officer spotted a young man riding a bicycle at about 9:30am on a weekday. The bike rider appeared to be a juvenile, so the officer stopped him to inquire […]
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Dirty dogs and missing chicken
Police were dispatched to the scene of an accident reported to involve a vehicle and a building. When they arrived on the scene, the driver told police that she was […]
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The wrath of woman scorned
A woman got into a fight with her now ex-girlfriend. They were roommates until the suspect moved out after another argument.The complainant said that when she arrived at the apartment […]
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What part of ‘Put your hands behind your head’ didn’t you understand?
Police were called in reference to an intoxicated white male with a gun holding a baby outside a restaurant with a breakfast buffet. As the officer arrived, the subject was […]
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Just another weird, sad week
An officer responded to a downtown hotel in reference to trespassing. The manager said the establishment had hired the person several days earlier, but his erratic behavior, including paranoia, had […]