Constables on Patrol

360

August 28

4:40 p.m. – Constable arrested an inebriated individual for public intoxication.

August 29

11:36 a.m. – Person was camping on private property behind a vacant building. Constable told the camper to relocate and any future campouts at that site would result in trespassing charges.

August 30

2:39 p.m. – Traffic stop resulted in the arrest of the driver for possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and on a felony warrant out of Stone County, Mo.

August 31

12:41 a.m. – Constable responded to a person in a vehicle parked behind a closed business. The person claimed he was using the WiFi signal.

3:55 a.m. – Employee at a business in the commercial area on US 62 noticed a vehicle parked nearby at the late hour. Constable who responded found another employee had fallen asleep in the vehicle after work.

10 a.m. – Constable and EMS responded to a medical emergency resulting from an accident on US 62 in the western part of town.

11:23 p.m. – Caller claimed an inebriated female at a bar was pushing people around. Constable went to the scene, and a taxi transported the pushy one home.

September 1

2:57 a.m. – Another intoxicated female at the same location needed a friend to drive her home.

9:11 a.m. – There was a two-vehicle accident downtown. No injuries.

10:25 a.m. – Constable went to a residence to investigate a stabbing that had not been reported. Constable gathered information, and no charges were filed.

8:45 p.m. – Resident near downtown complained about the noise level at a nearby bar. Constable found the noise level within legal limits, and the establishment had a permit.

9:49 p.m. – Same upset complainant called again about the noise. She disagreed with the decibel reading and stated she intended to take the matter to the ABC.

10:59 p.m. – Resident in the west part of town reported a possible gunshot. Constable responded and found the area all clear.

September 2

12:45 a.m. – Traffic stop resulted in the arrest of the driver for speeding and DWI.

1:21 a.m. – In response to an incident, one individual was arrested for DWI, possession of a controlled substance and careless and imprudent driving.

5:41 a.m. – Concerned caller reported hearing someone screaming near downtown. Constables discovered an inebriated person, and he got a ride home.

6:31 a.m. – A one-vehicle accident on Hwy. 23 North resulted in a fatality.

9:23 a.m. – Constable took a report of a gas drive-off.

2:33 p.m. – Parking dispute in a neighborhood drew the attention of the constable on patrol. Problem solved.

2:42 p.m. – Concerned passerby noticed a dog locked in a parked vehicle downtown. Constable arrived to see the vehicle leaving the lot.

4:20 p.m. – Distressed shopper said he parked his vehicle in front of a store, went inside briefly, and came out to find his vehicle gone. Constables discovered the vehicle had been re-parked by mistake.

4:29 p.m. – Downtown merchant claimed several shop owners in the area have asked a certain person to move along, and the person refused. Constable stopped by to say hello, and the gentleman moved right along.

5:32 p.m. – Constable had to remind people in Basin Park that smoking there violated a city ordinance.

September 3

12:07 a.m. – Constable assisted a motorist.

4:25 a.m. – Constable and EMS responded to the location of a 911 call that had been disconnected.

6:49 a.m. – A neighbor dispute required a constable’s intervention.

2:14 p.m. – There was a two-vehicle bump-up in a parking lot. Drivers agreed they did not want a report.

3:03 p.m. – Two parked vehicles blocking a narrow street earned citations.

4:52 p.m. – Motorist downtown called ESPD because traffic was reportedly jammed up and stagnant. Constable arrived to find traffic flowing normally.

5:25 p.m. – Business owner downtown told the constable someone had triggered the new alarm system, but every little thing was okay.

7:31 p.m. – Individual claimed she saw someone try to break into her vehicle and then drive away. Constables checked her vehicle and found no damage and no report was filed.

9:05 p.m. – Husband told ESPD his wife was missing. They had walked out of a business, and he had not seen her since. While constables searched the area, the husband called back to say he found her.

10:47 p.m. – Central dispatch reported a 911 hangup call. Constables went to the location and found one house vacant and everyone asleep in the other.

September 4

9:11 a.m. – Guest at a tourist lodging reported damage to a vehicle overnight.