December 26
8:09 a.m. – Constable on patrol went to see why an alarm was ringing at a business downtown. He found the place secure.
2:33 p.m. – There was a motorcycle accident on US 62 toward the western edge of town.
10:53 p.m. – A mother told ESPD her son was drunk and they had just had a verbal encounter. Constables went to the scene, and the son promised to behave and go to bed.
December 27
4:19 a.m. – CCSO alerted ESPD to a possibly intoxicated driver headed toward town from the north, but constables did not see any erratic driving.
6:50 a.m. – Constable took a report of alleged abuse at a care facility.
9:17 a.m. – Motel staff claimed a family might be sneaking into a room at the back of the motel during the night. Constables responded but found no intruders.
12:00 p.m. – Traffic stop resulted in the arrest of the driver for driving on a suspended license.
2:30 p.m. – Benton County jail advised an individual being held on an ESPD warrant was ready for transport. Constable went to get him.
3:05 p.m. – Two males were sitting in a vehicle belonging to a restaurant employee, so staff called ESPD. The males were gone when the constables arrived.
6:20 p.m. – Resident on the western side of town suspected an intruder was in the house. Constables found no intruder, but items had been moved and some were missing.
December 28
8:43 a.m. – Constable checked on a residential alarm, and the new homeowner said he did not know the alarm was on.
9:38 a.m. – A mother told ESPD she received an inappropriate photo intended for her daughter.
12:16 p.m. – There was a one-vehicle rollover accident in the north part of town, and the driver was pinned beneath the vehicle. The driver was transported to a helicopter by EMS.
December 29
10:17 a.m. – Downtown business reported someone stole a Christmas decoration.
3:47 p.m. – There was a two-vehicle accident on US 62.
5:43 p.m. – Constable checked on a commercial burglar alarm on the Historic Loop.
6:35 p.m. – There was a two-vehicle accident with injuries on US 62.
6:41 p.m. – Disorderly patient at ESH was arrested for public intoxication and disorderly conduct.
December 30
7:53 p.m. – Constable took a report of a theft at a local bank.
8:13 p.m. – There was a hit and run accident in a restaurant parking lot.
December 31
12:11 a.m. – Traffic stop resulted in the arrest of the driver for second offense DWI, driving left of center and no proof of insurance.
12:39 a.m. – Barking dog prompted a complaint to ESPD. Constable asked the dog’s owner to keep it in for the night.
4:12 p.m. – Constable filed a fraud report.
4:30 p.m. – Constable cautioned a homeowner near downtown about blowing leaves into the street.
7:06 p.m. – Resident in the western part of town called ESPD about a theft.
8:44 p.m. – There was a complaint about people drinking in public, but constable discovered the claim was not true.
9:08 p.m. – Constable checked on a report of gunshots and learned there had been none.
10:52 p.m. – Call came in about a fight at a restaurant downtown, and constable found there had been none.
January 1
1:31 a.m. – Landlord claimed a renter was arguing with others and threatening them. She was gone from the premises when constables arrived.
1:32 a.m. – Another call came in about a fight downtown. Constable responded but did not find anyone fighting.
11:37 a.m. – Individual claimed his truck had been stolen. He said his debit card was in the truck, and it had been used.
6:10 p.m. – Witness in the north part of town reported passengers were drinking in a vehicle. Constable encountered the vehicle at a bar and learned it was a taxi and the driver was dropping off passengers who appeared to be intoxicated.
January 2
1:36 a.m. – Alarm rang out at a business, but the constable on patrol found the building secure.