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Police Blotter

Friday, April 27

2:27 p.m.: A man reported that someone cut his internet in the 10 block of West Tenth Street.

11:48 p.m.: A man was arrested at National 9 Motel, 301 W. Main St., on a warrant for failure to appear on a local misdemeanor after a report of a hit-and-run in the parking lot. The man answered the door where the suspected female driver was staying, but he said he didn’t know where she went. He was cleared due to intoxication.

Saturday, April 28

12:08 a.m.: A man was arrested in the 300 block of South Broadway on suspicion of DUI, DUI per se and impeding traffic after driving 8-14 mph in a 40 mph zone. When asked to pull into a parking lot, he reportedly rolled his vehicle backward, almost hitting the patrol vehicle, then turned onto Third Street, where he parked in the eastbound traffic lane. His vehicle was turned over to his sister, who did not speak English and reportedly had nowhere to stay for the night. Officers checked her into a motel.

7:03 a.m.: A man reported that his $250 revolver was stolen from his unlocked vehicle in the 300 block of North Linden Street.

10:07 a.m.: A man reported that a window in his trailer in the 1000 block of South Chestnut Street had been broken, causing $100 in damage.

5:29 p.m.: A woman was arrested in Centennial Park, 800 E. Montezuma Ave., on suspicion of violating bond conditions after she reportedly harassed people. She was medically cleared due to intoxication.

5:32 p.m.: A man reported a revolver had been stolen from his vehicle in the 600 block of East Third Street.

10:26 p.m.: A man reported that a pit bull tied to a tree in a yard bit him when he tried to pet it. He was treated at Southwest Memorial Hospital for scratches and puncture wounds on his hands, and for intoxication. Police couldn’t find the dog.

Sunday, April 29

4:26 p.m.: A man was arrested at City Park, 802 E. Main St., on suspicion of possessing alcohol in the park and an open container violation. He was medically cleared due to intoxication.

11:59 a.m.: A man was arrested at South Chestnut and West Seventh Streets on suspicion of shoplifting after City Market employees reported he had stolen a magazine and a case of beer, valued at $29.98. He was medically cleared due to intoxication.

8:47 p.m.: A man was arrested at the skate park on 1200 E. Montezuma Ave. on suspicion of indecent exposure after reportedly urinating on a tree. He was medically cleared due to intoxication, abrasions on his face and an infection.

Monday, April 30

9:02 a.m.: A woman reported someone had scratched her vehicle, in the 500 block of North Elm Street, during the night, causing $1,000 in damage. She suspected it was connected to a man against whom she has a protection order.

12:38 p.m.: A man was arrested in the 20 block of East Andrew Lane after reportedly urinating on a woman’s lawn. He was medically cleared due to intoxication.

3:43 p.m.: A man who identified himself as “Bruce Lee” was arrested in City Park, 803 E. Montezuma Ave., on a local felony warrant and on suspicion of violating a protection order and false reporting to authorities after he tried to flip over a picnic table. He was arrested for possessing alcohol in the park, and while being taken to Southwest Memorial Hospital, he reportedly kicked and bent the patrol car door.

8:20 p.m.: A man was arrested at Giant Gas Station, 1300 E. Main St., on a warrant for failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge.

Tuesday, May 1

4:06 a.m.: A woman was arrested in the Walmart parking lot, 1835 E. Main St., on suspicion of DUI, DUI per se, driving under restraint and careless driving after she ran over the curb twice.

7:57 p.m.: A woman was arrested in the 100 block of North Washington Street on a warrant for failure to appear on a misdemeanor.

10:44 p.m.: A woman was arrested in the 1500 block of North Mildred Road on suspicion of driving under restraint, driving an uninsured vehicle and displaying a canceled number plate.

Wednesday, May 2

12:24 p.m.: A man was cited for trespassing at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St.

12:39 p.m.: Two men were arrested on warrants at Montezuma County Combined Courts, 865 N. Park St. One man was medically cleared due to a possible concussion and other injuries, which he said he received in a fight with three other men on Monday. He did not identify the men and said he did not want to pursue charges.

4:25 p.m.: A man was arrested on suspicion of trespassing at Dolores State Bank, 744 E. Main St.

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