Forest Grove Police Log – 2016

January 1

-A man arrived at the police lobby requesting warming shelter. All area shelters were full. The man then complained of a medical issue and requested an ambulance take him to the hospital.

-Police checked a motel room after a report was made that blood and drug paraphernalia were inside the room. Officers found no drugs and the blood was actually makeup.

-Police checked on a report of a female crying and upset that men were threatening to kill her. Upon arrival, officers determined the female was actually a male and preparing to use heroin. The man was arrested and lodged at the WC Jail on drug charges.

January 2

-A woman called for advice on her husband’s girlfriend living in the residence she was still paying the mortgage on.

-A caller reported a man using a tool trying to break into a car. Is was the car’s owner who locked himself out.

-A local restaurant called police on concerns for a 5 and 9 year old that came in and ordered their own food and appeared to be alone. Officers found the mother sitting in the parking lot.

January 3

-Police were called to investigate a traffic crash where one of the drivers attempted to make a cash settlement on scene.

-A man called to report a burglary to his residence while gone on vacation. He suspects a fellow church member.

-Officers responded to a report of vehicles driving recklessly through the snow and found a car pulling a snowboarder.

January 4

-Police looked for the source of a reported alarm beeping in the area. Officers tracked the sound to a garbage can on the street. It turned out a resident had replaced his smoke alarms and put the old ones with batteries still intact in the garbage. -Police were called to assist with CPR on an 88 y/o patient at a retirement home. Upon arrival she was coming around and not in need of CPR.

-Police were called to a separate retirement home to assist medical enroute on another patient needing CPR. Police found the woman deceased upon arrival.

January 5

-Officers responded to a fight between father and son over the son not getting a job.

-A woman called to report that someone broke into her vehicle using remote control and ripped her jacket. She told officers she believed the incident might be connected to a homicide. Officers determined the woman was suffering a mental health episode.

-A local business owner called police after two employees got into a physical altercation.

January 6

-Officers assisted a 73 y/o man who reportedly overdosed on marijuana.

-Police took a 15 y/o female to the hospital after she assaulted her mother and then threatened suicide.

-Police attempted to locate a man that was sending text messages indicating he was suicidal.

January 7

-A man was taken into custody on a police hold after making death threats on Facebook.

-A woman went to 7-11 to send money to who she thought was the IRS threatening arrest. She was stopped by the clerk who then notified police.

-A man entered the lobby to report that he was being followed by about 25-30 people. Officers talked to the man who disclosed that he had been followed for the past few weeks and is starting to get angry about it. The man then admitted that he reads a lot of conspiracy related books and listens to conspiracy radio. The man was advised to quit consuming conspiracy media.

January 8

-An elderly female mailed a check to a subject who told her she had won Publisher’s Clearing House. She became suspicious after getting a second request to wire another sum of money and contacted police. -Two boys found a sum of money and did the right thing by turning it in to the police department.

-A man and his son argued and then got into a physical altercation over the son’s lack of respect. The son was charged with harassment.

January 9

-A citizen called with questions on how to handle a hoarder.

-A man reported a friend stole his dryer. It was determined there was no crime and that man was suffering a mental health crisis.

-Police assisted medical personnel on a call of 22 y/o man that had reportedly overdosed on marijuana and alcohol. The man refused transport.

January 10

-A man called for extra patrol around his home following an argument with his mother in-law, fearing she would egg his car.

-Officers assisted the Sheriff’s office in a domestic disturbance between a father and son fighting over an iPad.

-A caller reported seeing a man with a felony warrant at a local establishment. Unfortunately the caller waited 30 minutes before calling and the man had left by the time police arrived.

January 11

-Police were called after a 15 y/o was reportedly out of control after being unable to spend the night with a friend.

-A 14 y/o girl showed up at the police at the station needing advice how to take Tri-Met to get back home to Hillsboro. An officer gave her a ride to the transit station and gave instructions how to safely get home.

-A caller reported an 80 y/o man under a nearby train trestle. It was determined the man was a missing person from Forest Grove earlier in the day. The man was transported back home.

January 12

-A man called for advice in evicting a 21 y/o female from his residence fearing she would make a false allegation of inappropriate sexual contact in retaliation. -Officer euthanized an injured raccoon that was giving a hard time to walkers.

-Police responded to a bank robbery at the Wells Fargo Bank.

January 13

-A woman contacted police after trying to evict a tenant over a two hour time frame. Police explained landlord tenant law to the landlord who became upset with the explanation and threatened to call the media.

-A woman found an ear print on the side of her house and thought it might be from her ex-husband.

-A caller reported that another subject was sharing an inappropriate picture of the caller to others. The caller originally sent the picture to the subject’s girlfriend thinking she was single. The subject and girlfriend were not impressed.

January 15

-A woman complained that someone was urinating in her shoes.

-A man from an assisted living center called police believing someone poured a liquid substance on him.

-Police responded to a domestic disturbance after a caller reported someone yelling about choking somone.

January 16

-A man flagged down officers at the back of the police station wanting a ride to Gaston. Officers told the man they could not transport him to Gaston. The man then admitted that he had several warrants for his arrest. Police transported the man to the Washington County Jail.

-Police checked on a woman after a friend reported she had just sent a text stating she had stabbed herself. Police found the woman in the garage with wounds to her stomach. She was transported to the hospital.

-An alert Tri-Met bus driver recognized a burglary suspect sought by the sheriff’s office and called police. FGPD officers contacted the subject and confirmed he was the wanted subject. He was detained until the sheriff’s office arrived to take him into custody.

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January 24

-Police checked on a man after a neighbor expressed concern that he had been up for three days straight and believed the DEA had bugged his house. The man agreed to voluntarily go to hospital for an evaluation.

-Tri-Met called police after the driver caught a under the engine door hatch while parked at the B Street transit station. The man was from Portland and became very confrontational with police. He was banned from returning to Tri-Met property.

-A resident reported a hit & run to their vehicle. The other car was still on scene and had crashed into the caller’s vehicle but no driver was around. Investigation revealed a parked car was not in gear and rolled down the road crashing into the caller’s vehicle.

January 25

-Police responded to a report of a man with a gun on the roof of a business pointing the gun towards a local bank. A perimeter was established and the fire department assisted with their ladder truck. No one was found. Investigation revealed that it was a man was shooting a BB gun on his roof against City Ordinance.

-Police responded to a separate call of people on the roof of a local restaurant. Officers found workers cleaning the kitchen exhaust vents.

-Officers assisted the Sheriff’s Office in Cornelius with a shoplifter who was resisting arrest at a local convenience market.

January 26

-A caller telephoned police after their nephew refused to leave the residence. Officers were able to assist especially after determining that the nephew had a felony warrant out for his arrest.

-A woman called to share a recording of her ex-boyfriend admitting that he was driving while intoxicated with their children in the car. The information was old and the caller was told to notify police in a timelier manner in the future.

-A woman in a recent house fire claimed someone was trying to kill her. Police and fire officials do not believe this to be the case.

January 27 -A caller reported a subject wearing a yellow vest and possibly in a uniform attempting to access a Comcast work van with a coat hanger. It was a Comcast employee.

-A suspicious man and vehicle was reportedly parked in a residential area for two hours. Officers checked on the man who was drinking inside his vehicle since he was not allowed to drink inside the residence he was visiting.

-A man was reportedly walking up and down the road near Thatcher Park mumbling and yelling. Officers contacted the man they are well familiar with who was looking for a place to sleep and told him to quiet down.

January 28

-Cake and firewood were stolen by shoplifters at Safeway. Police are pursuing suspect information.

-A helpful witness assisted police in determining fault in a vehicle crash resulting in a citation to the offending driver. Unfortunately, officers were forced to lodge the witness in jail after learning she had a warrant for her arrest.

-A man considered driving while intoxicated believing that getting a DUII and subsequent incarceration might be cheaper than the rent he was paying. The man was assured this would be a bad idea and to re- do the math.

January 29

-A caller reported a man walking through the area of Hawthorne Street with a baseball bat saying he is going to hit someone with it. Police were unable to locate the man.

-A woman complained to police about her grandson yelling at her.

-A woman reported that she was being stalked by her mother who has been sending flowers for birthdays. An officer contacted the mother and informed her that her contact and flowers were unwanted.

January 30

-A woman crashed into a building in an apartment complex while her girlfriend was teaching her how to drive.

-A caller met a female on the Plenty of Fish app and wanted her to stop texting him. Caller had not yet told her to stop texting him so this was the first suggestion from police. -A caller reported a man yelling in the parking lot of a local business. Police arrived to find it was an intoxicated woman. She was arrested after becoming belligerent and throwing a lit cigarette on the ground in front of officers.

January 31

- A pizza delivery driver reported seeing a man in dark clothing stealing gas from a pickup. Officers located the pickup and an empty gas can, but found no hose or sign the vehicle was tampered with. - Officers reported to local business where a female transient had locked herself in a bathroom. - A woman called to report her 15 year old daughter “having a nervous breakdown.” The daughter was upset because her boyfriend had not texted her.

February 1

- -A caller asked officers to check on the welfare of an elderly man who was hitchhiking on Gales Creek Road and not dressed for the elements. - Police responded to a call that a subject had sliced her wrists. The cuts were found to be very superficial and not a suicide attempt. The subject was upset that her mother had left her home for a trip to Washington. The subject was already receiving mental health care and was left in the care of her aunt. - A caller reported seeing a man at a major intersection pointing his fingers like a firearm at passing motorists. Officers were unable to locate the individual.

February 2

- A man was found lying on the ground scratching at the dirt, and asking passers-by for food. He refused to identify himself but stated he was okay and looking for gold at the base of a tree. He was asked to prospect for gold elsewhere. - An elderly man called stating he was fearful of things that were happening at his location, particularly a neighbor who had visitors and mysterious pounding on the caller’s back door. The man decided he did not want to involve the police at that time, stating he had worked for the FBI and would seek their advice about the loud noises and invasion of privacy. He was wished the best of luck. - Two teenage girls reported being followed home from school for several days by a man in his 20s; the subject was riding his bike alongside them asking their names. Officers advised the girls to walk home in groups and to call the police if they ever felt unsafe.

February 3 - A man called to report a Craigslist scam involving a vehicle he sold to another party who is now reselling it and claiming in the listing that he is the “original owner.” The caller was advised that this was not fraud.

- A man reported that his ex-wife posted a very negative comment on his employer’s Facebook page. After reviewing comment, police determined the post as not harassing or criminal in nature.

- Officers arrived at a domestic dispute between a man and his wife, whom he believes has dementia requiring his care. A neighbor had visited his wife, however he and the neighbor do not get along and the man wanted the neighbor to leave. He was advised by police that he cannot control his wife’s visitors.

February 4

- A woman reported that her ex-boyfriend was hitting himself in the head with a skateboard and possibly injured. The ex was apparently upset over the break-up. - A caller reported an intoxicated female was screaming at the neighbor and getting physical. Officers arrived and determined the very intoxicated woman slapped a neighbor who was attempting to stop the woman from driving. Police arrested the woman and transported her to WC Jail. - A subject called police to report getting hit by a car backing out but was not hurt. The driver reportedly did not see the subject but also questioned the subject’s possible intentions. Some light was shed on possible intentions when the subject asked the officer if he could get $20 for getting hit by the car.

February 5

- A woman was reportedly on drugs in the area of a local convenience store where she had parked. Police checked the car and found drugs, cash and sex paraphernalia. The woman admitted being a prostitute and had just left a customer’s home. Subsequent investigation led to her arrest and later arrest of the customer. - A woman reported that her friend was disabled and unable to leave her residence and that her boyfriend might have her locked up. Police contact the friend who reported she was fine and did not need any assistance. - Officers responded to a disturbance between husband and wife. The wife was apparently upset because her husband did not treat her well.

February 6

- A man reported that a female keeps texting him and he wants her to stop. - A caller reported the driver of a white Kia holding a butcher knife and making stabbing motions inside the car. Police were unable to find the car or driver. A separate caller later reported that her ex-boyfriend was threatening to fight her new boyfriend. She reported her ex-boyfriend just left her residence and was driving - a white Kia. - Police responded to Safeway twice for suspicious man. One call concerned a subject possibly shoplifting and wanted to start a fight. Another call was received of a man that followed a woman around the store with a creepy smile.

February 7

- Several callers reported hearing loud bangs, booms, “explosions,” and other popping noises throughout the day. Officers found witnesses who reported seeing kids lighting fireworks, but the sources were unable to be located. - Police responded to a medical call which turned into a family disturbance involving between 30 to 40 people. There was no crime at the scene. - Officers assisted WCSO deputies on a disturbance involving a man with a knife. The man was arrested.

February 8

- A store clerk called to report that a man had stolen laxatives totally $5.50. Police identified the suspect through security video. - A caller reported that mariachi music with excessive bass had been playing all day and into the evening keeping his children from sleeping. - Officers assisted Washington County Deputies and Oregon State Police at a head on crash in which both vehicles rolled on Gales Creek Road.

February 9

- A caller reported the theft of a 3 foot tall, 100 lb. concrete rooster from her porch. No suspect information was available. - A caller reported that his uncle just shot his aunt, stating he locked himself in a bathroom with the victim. Officers responded to the call and shut down surrounding areas. Police made contact with the occupants of the home who were fully cooperative and stated no such incident had occurred. Eventually it was discovered that the caller had falsely reported the shooting as a prank from someone within his online gaming community. Police would like to remind the public that calling in false reports as pranks, or “swatting,” is serious, dangerous, and a waste of police resources that can result in incarceration.

February 10

- A man called and told a dispatcher that people were trying to run him out of the country. The man’s son got on the line and apologized stated that his father had been drinking. - An angry male was cursing about what was wrong with Forest Grove after getting kicked out of a bar and told not to return. - Safeway confronted a woman who tried walking out of the store with full cart of stolen groceries.

February 11

- Police responded to a burglary alarm at a cannabis processing plant. - A caller reported that pranksters had phoned stating her mother had been in a car crash. - An officer stopped a vehicle and called for a drug K9 after developing information that there might be drugs in the car. The dog found drugs behind the seat on the passenger side. The driver, a female, was arrested and taken to jail. While at the jail, the driver admitted she had more drugs well hidden inside her. Upon a body cavity search, more drugs were found.

February 12

- A caller reported two people about to engage in sexual activity at a local park. Police found two females not doing anything that matched the caller’s description. - A subject reported having a dream of being sexually assaulted by a priest 30 years prior that they thought might have been real. - A resident reported a very loud and strange noise that could not be explained and made a video of it. Officers could not confirm the source but suspect a pipe or valve of some type being turned on under pressure.

February 13

- Officers responded to a car into a pole near Gales Way and 23rd Avenue. The driver was transported to the hospital. - An intoxicated man called to request a welfare check on his intoxicated friend. Another intoxicated man answered the door and did not want the police at his home. It was determined all were okay – just really intoxicated. - Officers responded to a domestic disturbance between a married couple arguing because the wife was upset at her husband for speaking to a female neighbor.

February 14

- A man, presumably hungry, stole a whole roasted chicken from a local market. - Officers assisted Cornelius police in breaking up a fight involving three men and two women, including one subject being beat with a stick. Subjects refused medical attention and were generally uncooperative. - A woman called to report that she heard second hand that her ex-husband had broken her dog’s legs while at her home. Officers responded to the residence and found the dog was fine and the ex-husband denied harming the animal.

February 15

- -A woman called to report an attempted murder that recently occurred in Portland. She also informed dispatch that members of Al Capone’s gang had previously stolen her mattress. Officers contacted the woman who reported to the officer that she had been murdered by meth injections twice at a rehabilitation facility and resuscitated both times. - Officers responded to a report of a three year old missing from the residence. Before officers arrived, the child was found safe in the caller’s car waiting patiently ‘to go.’ - A caller reported that a strange man approached her for assistance in finding an individual who was supposed to sell him meth.

February 16

- Police responded to an incident at Pacific and Main in which a woman suffered a heart attack and subsequently struck a parked vehicle. Officers, in conjunction with fire fighters and EMS, were able to revive the woman and she was transported to Tuality Hospital. - School officials reported that a student had sent a picture of an airsoft gun to the entire school. Officers contacted the student who had sent the photo by accident and found no threat. - A caller reported that he had followed a vehicle from Banks driving erratically. Officers located the vehicle and found a father teaching his daughter to drive. Police advised that dad keep a better eye out and to use other roads.

February 17

- Officers responded to a caller who reported theft of $12, a credit card and a mood ring after spending the night with an unknown male, but were unable to locate the caller upon arrival. - Police responded to a noise complaint described stated as the highest note one can play on D string. The caller suggested it might have been from a kid turning an amp loud, stating he had played along with his Fender Stratocaster and was able to emulate the sound. - A caller reported that their daughter had received messages on Facebook threatening that the mother would die if the messages were not forwarded to at least 15 people. Officers advised the caller that this was not harassment, just SPAM.

February 18

- A caller reported a man yelling at himself and other people as they walked by. - A woman called to report that her mother’s boyfriend assaulted her sister’s boyfriend. The injuries were serious and required medical transport to a Portland trauma center. - A man called stating he had a gun to his head and would shoot at police when they arrived. Officers were able to take the man into protective custody without further incident.

February 19

- A man called to that his friend in Beaverton was making threats to kill himself and cut other people into little pieces. He was also threatened to take down Donald Trump. Beaverton officers contacted the man who did not present a threat to himself or others. - Police responded to a report of loud music and someone urinating outside. - A man called to report harassment by his ex-boyfriend who was repeatedly calling him and showed up at this work. Police contacted the subject and advised him to cease contact.

February 20

- A customer at a local gas station called police after the employee refused to pump his gas claiming he had not been paid when he claimed he had in fact paid. Video showed the customer indeed paid and finally got his gas. - Police and a county crisis team contacted a subject with suicidal ideations. - While police were on scene of a separate call of a dispute, a man threatened to kill himself or others if police left. The man was taken into protective custody.

Over the last couple of weeks, the FGPD has been inundated with tips, leads, and inquiries in response to a report of a strange noise heard at night throughout town. After the initial report, several other citizens came forward with their own reports, which garnered media attention not only in the local area, but statewide, national, and even internationally. Theories from the mundane to the paranormal have been submitted, forums sparked online about whether it’s musical instruments, machinery, even tectonic formations or aliens, or just an elaborate prank. Police, Fire, and public utilities have investigated and have no reason to believe the noise to be from any threat to our citizens and town. The FGPD continues to investigate the source. If the source is indeed a prank, those responsible will be held accountable for their actions. February 21

- Police responded to a residence where an unknown 5 year old child had rang the bell and claimed he had run away from home. Detective skills and the mother’s wallet, which the boy had taken, led to a reunification with mom across the way. - The owner of a local business called to report that their dumpster was being filled with other people’s trash. After a little digging, an address was found and officers were able to follow up and cite the dumper. - A caller reported that his bank account was being drained after he responded to an email asking him to provide his credit card number, expiration date, and security code.

February 22

- -Officers arrested the owner and director of the Elms retirement community on twenty counts of sex abuse and allegations of burglary. The arrest followed an investigation of five months. - A caller reported that his 13 year old daughter had been followed down the street by a male who repeatedly asked her inappropriate questions. While the girl was only approached once, the caller stated that the male frequents the location. - Police responded to an alarm at a building on Pacific Ave. On arrival, police found that a dog in the building had triggered a motion sensor alarm. Building staff were able to secure the animal.

February 23

- Campus Public Safety reported numerous car break-ins in three different campus parking lots resulting in stolen cash and documents. - Officers responded to a call at a local hotel where an employee reported seeing a woman sleeping in a couch in the middle of the parking lot. Officers asked the woman to move along, which she did without incident. - A man asked officers to assist in removing a “crazy woman” from his hotel room, however wanted to remain anonymous and refused to give officers the room number - leaving officers few options with fulfilling the man’s request for assistance.

February 24

- A man called claiming that his ex-girlfriend had been stealing from him and replacing the items with junk from thrift stores. Officers found a layer of dust on the items and no signs anything had moved. - Police received a call from an individual concerned that he was being spied by the police, and that four males and a female had come to the location in multiple vehicles and climbed a later to look into his window. He suggested that his neighbors don’t like him much and that it’s possible they requested the surveillance. - A caller reported that bicyclist stuffed a large bag in a hedge and took off. The contents were discovered to be cans. February 25

- A caller reported hearing a male inside an apartment yelling and the sound of a young child. Police found a man who explained that he was attempting to verbally correct his daughter’s behavior. His daughter was apparently playing in her food instead of eating it. - Officers were called to a domestic disturbance at a local bus stop and spoke with family members upset at each other for missing a bus for a scheduled flight out of Portland. - A woman called police, upset that that someone had posted a nude picture of her on Craigslist. She admitted that she gave the photo out however and was advised against doing such a thing in the future.

February 26

- The police department received calls from all over the world suggesting theories to the sound heard in Forest Grove after the story appeared on Inside Edition. Some left voicemails reading scripture. Other suggestions included going door to door checking septic tanks. Another caller was convinced the sound was coming from a now defunct government research facility in Gakona Alaska while another was convinced it was the Amish using Apple devices via Direct TV in attempts to drive everyone out of the area in order to take over. The police have no credible information on any Amish take-over efforts. - A woman called to report that a man called asking for money to remove a virus he confirmed was on her computer. The woman knew it was a scam since she did not own a computer in the first place. - A man called stating he wanted to go back to the hospital for x-rays to see if the facility damaged his back after his back surgery. The man was transported to the hospital by ambulance.

February 27

- Police contacted subjects preparing to rattle can paint a vehicle near Fernhill Road and Taylor Way. Both were advised to move to private property to complete this job after officers confirmed the car was not stolen and registered to one of the subjects. - A man called police on questions about terminating a relationship. - Police stopped a vehicle on Pacific Avenue and found the driver to be under the influence of marijuana and prescription drugs. Later on Hwy 47, officers stopped another vehicle reportedly being driven by a drunk driver. This driver was also determined to be under the influence of marijuana and prescription drugs. Both drivers face charges.

February 28 - A caller offered to assist police in finding the source of the ‘strange noise’ in a network of underground tunnels he stated were installed in 1908 to allow actors to travel through town to an opera house in Forest Grove without getting muddy, or to transport bodies to a local morgue. The caller stated he had been in the tunnels and believes electric fans could be shorting out due to moisture, possibly from an Olympic sized swimming pool. Police suspect the caller may be experiencing symptoms of mental illness.

- Police received a report of flashlights being seen inside a bank-owned home. Officers arrived and discovered the lights were from the new homeowner and new contractors.

- - An upset woman called to report that her neighbor yelled at her.

February 29

- - Police received a report regarding child being bitten while at school. An officer arrived and learned that child was bitten by her 21 year old sister. Officers contacted DHS and developed a safety plan.

- - A man called to report that his ex-wife was posting negative and threatening comments on Facebook, and followed him to an appointment where he caused a scene. Officers advised the man to consider obtaining a restraining order.

- - A caller reported hearing a loud boom followed by a voice saying, “Are you okay?” Officers reported to the site and surrounding area but were unable to find any signs of a crash.

March 1

- Officers assisted a 90 year old woman who was experiencing breathing problems after ingesting edibles containing marijuana, which she was told would help with glaucoma. - A caller reported seeing a vehicle driving erratically down the street and throwing things out the window. Officers did not locate the car, but suspected it was the newspaper delivery driver after seeing newspapers in the nearby drive ways. - Police responded to call of a man locked out of his residence with his 7 year old son was inside. The man told police he was investigating something outside but that door shut and locked behind him, that he had beat the door with a bat to get back in, and then kicked open the back door to gain entry. It was further discovered that the man was on pain killers, had recently consumed pot and vodka. March 2

- A concerned citizen was informing passersby on the street that “Spice” (synthetic cannabis) is bad for one’s health and needs to be off the market because it doesn’t have real THC in it. - A man, who had locked himself out of his house the night before, called the police claiming people were hiding in his garden shed. Officers arrived to find the man trying to break the lock on the shed to get to the people; officers obtained a key and found the shed empty. Believing the people had moved to under the floor, the man began pulling up floorboards. The man admitted to taking meth that morning. Police took the man into custody for his own safety and the safety of others. - A woman reported that her 14 year old daughter had taken her cell phone and $15 cash, which the daughter admitted she used to purchase snacks. The daughter was referred to juvenile at the mother’s request.

March 6

- A caller reported seeing a suspicious vehicle possibly stealing gravel from the side of the road. - Officers responded to a call that a young male, shoeless and dressed in shorts, was wandering about banging on mailboxes, possibly high on drugs. Police contacted the teen who was having girlfriend problems and helped him return home, advising parents of the situation. - An elderly woman reported that her apartment had been broken into, but did not know her apartment number or phone number. Officers learned the woman had dementia, but found no signs of intrusion at her residence.

March 7

- Police responded to a call that a 17 year old was “cussing up a storm.” The girl was upset because her mother was making her turn in her cell phone at night. Officers suggested that the girl follow the rules at home. - A man called to report he was not feeling well after drinking a couple of 40 oz. beers. He was transported to a hospital. - A caller reported that a woman was crying on her porch. Police arrived and learned the woman had been jumping in front of cars yelling, “Hit me!” Officers took her into custody for her own safety.

March 8

- A caller at a residential treatment facility called for assistance after a resident believed they were a goat or Saddam Hussein. The resident also had delusions that they would destroy the universe. Referral was made to a crisis center line for more options. - The manager of a local establishment reported that an employee, who was not on the clock, had showed up at his workplace with a beer in hand and attempted to enter through the back. While being asked to leave, the employee pushed the manager, and officers arrested the employee for harassment and trespass. His employment was terminated. - A woman called police for advice on how to deal with her 17 year old daughter.

March 9

- A caller requested police assistance after a friend that was allowed to crash on the couch for a couple of weeks overstayed their welcome and refused to leave. - A passerby saw what appeared to be an intoxicated man in a Superman outfit having problems walking. Officers were unable to locate the man of steel, last seen in the area of Hwy 47 and Pacific Avenue. - A caller reported another man was in his apartment refusing to leave. The caller then reported the man broke in through his bedroom window and he didn’t know who he was. The caller then said the man was asleep on his couch. Although the caller was known to have mental health issues, police did find a man in his residence that claimed the caller told him he could stay there. The man was told to leave the residence.

March 10

- A woman reported a juvenile who was sitting on her stone wall and told him to leave. The juvenile admitted to yelling an expletive at the caller and threatened to sue her for harassing him. - A local convenience store clerk called police after a man entered the store claiming he ran out of gas, needed hot water and didn’t want the clerk to tell anyone he had been there. - Officers assisted an elderly blind man find his way home.

March 11

- A concerned mother called police to report that an 18 y/o male was talking to her 14 y/o daughter via phone and chat. The mother also found pictures of them kissing. The officer offered to give parental advice on keeping the two apart but the mother was not interested. - Police checked into concerns of a child that crawled out of a downstairs window. The parent was contacted who advised they would be getting window locks. - During a traffic stop, an officer learned that the driver was violating a domestic assault release agreement as his victim was in the car with him. He was arrested and taken to jail.

March 12 - Officers assisted an elderly blind man find his way home. - A woman called to report that a man tried to get into her car while she was in a parking lot with the seat back and car running. The man took off running when he realized the car was occupied. Unfortunately the woman called her mother first before calling police and officers were delayed in getting the call by 20 minutes. The man was described as a white male in his 30’s, medium build, wearing a black hat and black jeans. - Police responded to a reported disturbance between a male and female with the female leaving in a dark colored truck. Police arrived in the area and found a woman in a truck matching the description. Officers determined no crimes committed, however learned that the female had a felony warrant for her arrest and was driving on a suspended license. The woman was lodged at the Washington County Jail.

March 13

-A crisis center requested that officers checked on a man that stated he was going to drink and then cut out his own tumor. The man appeared okay but refused to speak with officers.

-A local pizza delivery driver called police after going to a residence and finding only a 3 y/o at the door to accept the pizza. Officers confirmed an adult was at the residence that didn’t realize someone had come to the door.

-Police responded to a report of an intoxicated man entering the wrong residence and learned he was about three doors off with his navigation.

March 14

-Detectives completed a courtesy interview and report for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police after a local woman reported a sexual assault in Canada from years ago.

-A woman withdrew $5000 from her account and attempted to wire it after getting a phone call threatening arrest. Fortunately the store clerk recognized it as a scam and stopped her from making the transaction.

-A caller reported seeing a car drive around the barricades and into the water on Fernhill Road and was sinking. Police and fire crews responded and checked the area from land and by boat. No car was located.

March 15 -A caller reported a woman yelling for no reason in front of the Dollar Tree. Officers arrived and located a woman who was in fact yelling for no discernable reason. She was told to stop and move along.

-A caller reported a possible drunk driver swerving back and forth and repeatedly turning around in the road. Officers located the vehicle and learned it was the newspaper delivery driver.

-A local business called after a woman in apparent distress showed up at the front desk and asked for police. The woman stated had a restraining order and started talking about preschool, passwords and other random things. Officers determined the woman was suffering a mental health crisis and provided for a trip to the hospital on a voluntary committal.

March 16

-Police were called to check on a man screaming about the government and hitting cars as he walked by. The man was told to quiet down and stop hitting cars.

-Police checked on a home after Children’s Services passed on a report that there was no food in the home. Officers found two refrigerators and a pantry full of food.

-Officers checked for a man walking down the street yelling at passing vehicles and waiving arms around like he was about to fight with someone. They were unable to find him.

March 17

-A man called seeking advice on behalf of his ex-wife who was reportedly getting threatening messages from her boyfriend. The man was told his ex-wife should call if she felt threatened.

-A heavily intoxicated man called 911, asking for help in finding a shelter. Police contacted the man and warned him about called 911 for non-emergency incidents. He was given a ride to his mother’s home.

-Police were called to ask a transient to leave a local laundromat.

March 18

-Police were called to remove two transients from the upstairs hallway of building. They were later called to a separate location to remove another transient sleeping in the upstairs of an apartment complex.

-A woman reported that her boyfriend stole her taser. -A caller reported a possible vehicle sitting in a neighbor’s yard in violation of city ordinance but did not want an officer to contact the neighbor for fear that he might look intimidating. No contact was necessary as the vehicle appeared to be in compliance.

March 19

-A caller reported his neighbors’ dog was defecating in his yard. The neighbor was contacted and agreed to clean it up.

-A man called police after someone hit his car in a parking lot and left on Hwy 47 towards Gaston. Police caught up to the vehicle and arrested the driver for Hit & Run and DUII.

-A man reported that his girlfriend hit his beer bottle while he was taking a drink and hurt his teeth. The girlfriend explained they were lying in bed together and that she only accidently bumped the bottle. The man was not happy with the police services provided and threatened to commit a crime so he could go to jail. It was explained that this would not change anything except where the man would spend the night.

March 20

- Police responded to a call that kids were throwing rocks over a fence and hitting cars. No damage was done, however officers explained to the kids that perhaps this wasn’t a great idea. The children were apologetic. - A 17 year old male sent inappropriate pictures to a 24 year old man that he met on a social network app. The man in turn posted the photos on Facebook and threatened to go to the teen’s house after the teen backed out of meeting him. Police notified the suspect that the teen was in fact a juvenile, despite activity on the website for 18 or older, and the man agreed to remove photos and cease contact. - A driver at a traffic stop attempted to use an international driver’s license translation card as a valid driver’s license, claiming it was valid because he purchased it from an insurance provider.

March 21

- A man called stating that his fiancée had attempted suicide. Officers transported the woman to the hospital for her own safety. - An unknown male was found sleeping on a bus. After waking, he stated that he had tried to get out of the rain and fell asleep. The man purchased another ticket and was sent on his way back to Aloha where he was from. - Police received a call that a chicken was loose in a housing complex. The caller stated that her neighbors raised chickens and officers suggested she contact the neighbors before calling animal control. Officers received a separate call that a presumably different chicken was crossing a busy roadway; its motives are unknown.

March 22

- A box of fake urine was found in a park restroom. - A university student reported receiving text messages that seemed suicidal in nature from a classmate who was home with his parents over spring break. Officers were able to contact the individual and found that he was not suicidal, just unhappy. - A caller reported that clothes were stolen from a washing machine over the weekend. - Police received a report that a rogue rooster was chasing people near a busy intersection. It is unclear whether this is related to the previous day’s poultry incidents.

March 23

- A man reported that someone filed a tax return in his name for the previous two years. - A woman reported that the residents of the place she had been staying for two weeks had taken her electronics without permission as payment for allowing her to stay. Police retrieved the property and returned it to the owner. - Police responded to a residence at which the door was standing open and a television was blaring. Officers found an elderly gentleman inside the house who couldn’t hear over the TV.

March 24

- A woman came to the police station to report she was being poisoned by her bed ridden husband and possibly another person. She presented no symptoms and had not yet sought medical treatment. She then asked officers to examine writing on her car steering wheel, at which point officers suggested mental health assistance. She declined. - Police received a report that “Hoodlums or gang members” were gathering outside the caller’s house. Officers arrived and found no one at the scene. - A caller reported that a man was yelling and pounding on his door. Officers learned the subject was trying to purchase a stereo cabinet but was apparently at the wrong address.

March 25

- Police received a report of a man standing outside a location, acting weird and leaving his lighter by the door. Officers asked the individual to move along, which he did without incident. - A caller reported that his front tire had been slashed the night before. No suspect information was available, however a separate caller later in the day reported that his front tire had been slashed. The second event was caught on video and police are following leads. - A man reported several stolen items, including copper pipe and bicycles, at his residence, possibly by his son. He further claimed drug use may be involved. Police are investigating.

March 26

- Police received a report that a person was seen walking around with a flashlight at a new construction site. Officers found a woman who was canning, and suggested that it was neither the best time nor place for such an activity. - A woman called stating her 9 year old son was beat up by an 11 year old female. The children said they were friends, but do not get along now. They told officers they wouldn’t play together anymore. - A local landlord reported that his tenants were “being terrorized by a rooster,” quite possibly the same offending rooster from earlier in the week. Officers located the owners who stated they had taken care of the problem.

March 27

-A man called police after a neighbor refused to return his Frisbee. The Frisbee was returned to its rightful owner.

-A woman awoke, startled to find a squirrel in bed with her. She called police for help with capture after it ran behind a dresser. After a lengthy chase around the apartment, officers were able to corral the intruder and later re-introduced it into the wild.

-A man borrowed his mother’s car. The mother, who suffered from dementia, called her son to report that someone had stolen it. The son called police just in case his mother attempted to report the vehicle as stolen.

March 28

-A passerby reported seeing a female in the parking lot of McDonalds crying. Officers checked on the woman and learned she was upset after a breakup.

-A local business called after locating an abandoned teddy bear in the foyer.

-A man called to report the theft of his cell phone. He suspects his female friend.

March 29

-A resident called for police after an opossum and babies were trapped in garage. The animals were safely escorted out of the garage without loss of life.

-Police responded to a 9 y/o out of control. They were able to calm the child down and then offered the mother various resources. -A woman called from out of state concerned for her daughter that might have been assaulted by her boyfriend. Police arrived and determined it occurred. They placed the boyfriend in custody lodged him at the WC Jail.

March 30

-Police responded to a disturbance between a mother and son over the fact that the son would not get a job.

-A man called for police to check on his ex-wife. When he called her, all he could hear was strange noises. The man called his ex-wife’s boyfriend who also reported the same weird noises when he tried calling. Officer checked on the woman and found her napping.

-A woman called for police to check on her mother who was being harassed by a nephew and couldn’t get ahold of her. Police found the mother napping.

March 31

-Police responded to a verbal argument between two neighbors over long brewing disputes surrounding a smoking area at an apartment complex.

-A man reported hearing loud profanity being yelled while he was out walking his dog. Officers checked the area but found nothing.

-Police assisted the fire department with a woman suffering from mental health issues. The woman refused assistance from both police and fire.

April 1

-A woman reported receiving unwanted Facebook messages from her mother in California. It was explained that she could block her mother from sending messages or unfriend her.

-A woman called to request 24/7 surveillance of her home because members of her church were bullying her. She was advised police could do extra patrol but not 24/7 surviellance.

-A man called to report that another man had just offered him drugs. While looking for the suspect, the man called 911 to report that another man had just offered him drugs. The man flagged down the officer looking for the suspect to say that the alleged drug dealer was now calling him. The man finally admitted that he was perhaps already on drugs.

April 2

-A man reported RP reported is 12 y/o daughter had been cutting herself for the last month. He wanted to report it so that he did not become suspect in a child abuse case. Police arranged for transport to the hospital for a for mental health evaluation.

-Officers checked on a disoriented elderly female who did not know where she lived. Officers found her residence and gave her a ride home.

-While on patrol, an officer was flagged down by a man with information he wanted share with police. The man told the officer that he was going to invent a bullet proof vest which would make bullets fly upwards and away from the body.

April 3

- Police received a report that a man in his housing complex was drunk and screaming. Officers found the suspect who was very intoxicated and wanting desperately to go to jail. The man was told to quiet down and stay inside, but was eventually taken into custody for detox. - Police were asked to assist fire in responding to an unconscious male who unintentionally overdosed on pills. The man was revived and transported to the hospital. - A concerned mother asked for advice on how to handle her daughter who was acting out, specifically whether she could spank the girl. The officer advised both that spanking is not advised, but also not criminal conduct as long as it does not cause injury.

April 4

- A woman complained that neighbors had been harassing her on social media, but was unable to provide any proof. Police talked to both parties and advised them to leave each other alone. - A nurse from a local hospital asked officers to check on a patient who left the hospital against medical advice and with an IV still in her arm. Officers arrived at the patient’s home but were not able to contact the patient herself; contact information was left with a roommate. - A caller reported that she had returned home after two weeks away in order to move her belongings out, only to find the roommate, who was also the landlord, had changed the locks. To the woman’s frustration, the landlord stated the woman could move things when he returned from work. Officers advised that waiting until roommate was home was probably the best idea.

April 5

- A man reported several hundred dollars cash missing from his wallet along with the woman he had invited to spend the night in his hotel room. - A man attempted to pass a counterfeit $100 bill to pay his City electric bill. He was lodged at the WC Jail. - A new homeowner called after finding a concerning raised bump in the back yard that appeared to be something or someone buried in the spot. The officer assisted in excavating the area but found only dirt.

April 6

- A caller asked that police check on a friend that posted via Facebook that he was having chest pains and then stopped responding. Officers quickly found the friend at a residence and called for medical assistance. - A concerned caller reported that a family member was considering “suicide by cop” but didn’t have gun. Officers contacted the man who denied wanting to hurt himself. - A man called police after returning home from vacation and mysteriously finding his television turned on.

April 7

- Police checked on a man near Hwy 47 and Pacific Avenue who could not stop moving. The man threw his glasses and shoes into the street and was yelling things that did not make sense. Police determined the man had overdosed on methamphetamine and arranged for transport to the hospital. - A man reported buying a cellular phone at Goodwill and that the phone was telling him it was stolen. - Police received a call from a crisis center online with a subject claiming to be armed with a gun and suicidal. Officers responded to the address and contacted the man who denied having a gun and being suicidal. The man stated he was going to drink another beer and go to bed and required no further assistance.

April 8

- A citizen found a 2 y/o child wandering around and called police after being unable to find a parent. Officers found the parent at a large family gathering down the street. No one was aware that the child had walked off. - A woman called police to complain that her parents were calling her every two minutes threatening to kidnap her. Police feel there may be some mental health issues involved. - A caregiver reported being bitten by resident. The resident felt that the caregiver was being disrespectful.

April 9

- Police assisted medical personnel with a female that had been drinking, smoking marijuana and using some other unknown substances. She was transported to the hospital. Meanwhile her male companion became upset because she was receiving medical assistance but could not explain why he was upset. - Police checked on a report of 3-4 people yelling in the area. Officers contacted the subjects who had been at a party and were upset about the attitudes of their party hosts. - An intoxicated man became belligerent at a local establishment and attempted to punch out a window. Police took the man into protective custody and transported him to a detox center.

April 10

- A woman called in a noise complaint on her neighbor who was doing roof work, stating she had asked him to stop repair but he was rude to her. - An officer was informed that a park table had been recently damaged. Police found a man’s name carved into the table; officers located the man who admitted to defacing property. He was issued a citation and released. - A nurse reported seeing a car full of trash in a clinic parking lot, with suspicious individuals hanging around. Officers contacted and asked the two individuals, who were transient and living out of the car, to move along, which they did without incident.

April 11

- Police received a call that a man’s sidewalk had been graffitied and white supremacist literature left on his lawn one day after having an African American friend visit his home. - A caller reported a burglary that had occurred several days earlier in which two security cameras, a laptop, two cases of soda, and three rolls of toilet paper were taken. Police are still investigating. - Officers assisted Forest Grove Fire & Rescue in dealing with a man who had passed out for an unknown reason at his place of work. It was learned the man had been drinking alcohol on the job and was heavily intoxicated. The man was promptly fired from his job and issued a trespass warning; he refused medical attention.

April 12

- Officers followed up on a report that a dog had been poisoned near a park on Elm. Investigation and consultation with veterinarians yielded no evidence that any poisoning had taken place. Police received more calls after the incident garnered media attention from numerous concerned sources but no other reports of possible poisonings were received. - A concerned citizen called to report that residents of a neighboring apartment moved out last week but that the neighbor’s son keeps returning and going inside the apartment. Officers arrived and learned the neighbors are still in the process of moving out. - A disgruntled customer entered a local stored demanding a hand count of his bottles. Upset by the answer to his demands, he hit the manager in the head. The case is under investigation.

April 13 - A caller reported that they were flagged down by a man stating he was numb and in pain. The man further reported that his genitals had been damaged and that infection had set in. Police were cancelled by medical personnel on scene prior to arrival. - Police received a tip that a “plastic grenade” was in a roadway. Officers found it to be a broken plastic toy and disposed of it. - Officers found a vehicle they had been searching for at a local hotel. At the location, they found a registered sex offender recently released from prison along with his father. A consent search yielded a gun, morphine, and a heroin kit. The son was referred to his parole officer, while the father was lodged in jail. While being lodged at the jail, the father was reunited with his other son who had simultaneously been arrested for unrelated charges in another area of the county.

April 14

- A man driving near the Pacific campus crashed into four parked cars and was determined to be driving under the influence of drugs. - A woman reported seeing an unknown vehicle driving in the area and that the driver was taking photos of her house. The driver was discovered to be a realtor; police advised the caller that realtors often take pictures of homes for their property comparisons. - A caller reported that a man and woman were standing behind a shopping center with several backpacks full of items they were selling for half price. The couple told the caller that the items were stolen.

April 15

- Police received a report than a woman took several coffee creamers from a local convenient store. After being confronted by the convenient store manager, the woman pulled out a creamer from her pocket and paid for it. No other creamers were seen in her pockets. - A caller reported seeing a suspicious vehicle parked in a residential area, possibly dumping trash in the road, and that the driver had gotten out of the car and moved to the back seat. Officers contacted the young couple in the back seat of the car who were talking and playing Candy Crush. - Officers attended to a customer at a separate local convenient store, who was acting strange and trying to find a cab from the shop. The woman told officers she was brought to Forest Grove by Santa Claus, who had paid her $50 for sex. Police were unable to locate “Santa” or verify the story, but officers assisted her in calling her a cab to take her back to Hillsboro.

April 16

- A man walked into Safeway, retrieved a chair from an eating area, and passed out in it in front of Customer Service. Police transported the man to a detox center after they determined he was on Heroin and Marijuana. - Police were called after a man got into a fight with his father and punched him several times. When officers arrive, the son obtained a knife and challenged officers to shoot him. A taser and pepper spray was deployed to subdue the man who was then taken into custody. - While investigating a disturbance in a parking lot, officers were directed to an unconscious female covered in vomit. The woman was transported to the hospital by ambulance.

April 17

- A man called 911 reporting that he was under a Cedar tree in need of medical assistance. Officials were able to triangulate the location of the call and discovered the caller was a dementia patient at a local care center. He was in bed and did not require medical assistance. - A man reported that he has PTSD and that his roommate was stressing him out. The same man later called stating his landlord was harassing him and interrupting his physical therapy. After asking what his options were, officers suggested that he might consider moving out. - A concerned caretaker called because his client allegedly drank grill cleaning solution. Officers arrived and found the client was fine.

April 18

- A man reported a bronze statue of a mythical beast was stolen from his house. Police are investigating. - A local bar reported an off-duty employee had walked to the location barefoot, intoxicated, and hysterical. No crime was committed, and officers transported the woman back to her residence. - Police assisted an elderly man in a wheelchair who was ignoring requests by multiple individuals to get out of a roadway. Officers learned of the man did not know where he was, but were able to learn where he lived. Police requested Forest Grove Fire & Rescue check the man for medical issues.

April 19

- Police received several different reports throughout the day of items being stolen from unlocked vehicles on multiple streets around town. The FGPD strongly encourages vehicle owners to always lock the doors and windows of their vehicle, keep valuable items out of sight, and, if possible, keep vehicles indoor overnight. - The owner of a local convenient store flagged down an officer to report a shoplifter had recently left the store with a bag of chips and an iced tea. Officers were able to identify and locate the suspect, who admitted to the theft. - A woman reported that her neighbor was yelling over the fence telling her to turn down her music. Officers found that music was not in violation of a noise ordinance, but the woman decided to turn it down to avoid further issues. The same woman called later to report her neighbor was hanging up a tarp described as “the ugliest thing she has ever seen;” officers arrived and explained the tarp was on private property and that police would not get involved.

April 20 - Police received a report of prolonged animal, “possibly a cougar,” screaming, outside a residence. Upon arrival, neighbors advised they discovered two raccoons fighting. - A caller reported seeing a large truck with a man and woman, both naked, outside a hardware store. Officers were unable to locate the couple. - Officers responded to a call that a woman was seen trying stuff a painting into a gym bag. The woman, who lived just a few houses down the road in the neighborhood, was simply rearranging her belongings.

April 21

- Officers contacted three teenagers who were seen urinating into a duck pond. The teens were advised against public urination. - Police arrived at an apartment complex where a vehicle was parked for 30 minutes with a dog inside. Officers were able to locate the owner and learned that the vehicle had been running with air conditioning on during that time. - A woman called to report that she was being brutalized by people that control radio waves. Although she admitted she had been diagnosed with schizophrenia, she insisted that this and voices she was hearing was really occurring and wanted to talk. An officer agreed to talk with the woman.

April 22

- A suicidal man called a crisis line to say that he would get guns and harm the police. The man told an officer that he wanted to “commit suicide by cop.” The officer was able to calmly talk to the man and finally convinced him to walk outside without any weapons where he was taken into protective custody without incident. - Police responded to a reported fight between a man and woman armed with brooms and rakes. Peace was restored. - A woman called police to find out why an officer was knocking on her door earlier. No record could be located of any visit by police.

April 23

- Police responded to a residential area where a vehicle crashed into a tree. The driver was cited for careless driving. - A man was stopped after committing a traffic violation. A records check revealed the man had two warrants for his arrest and a suspended license at the misdemeanor level. The man was lodged at the WC Jail. - Police are investigating a telephone scam targeting an elderly woman where thousands of dollars have already been paid to the scammers.

April 24 - Police responded to a report of a man hallucinating that a police swat team was hiding in his yard following a methamphetamine binge. The man remained in his garage and refused to speak to police. - Police contact a man who passed out at a local store after mixing alcohol with his medication. - A child received a minor injury to his finger waving around a knife after inspired by watching Power Ranger.

April 25

- A caller reported a man walking down the street spray painting signs. Police found the man and arrested him for criminal mischief. - Police were called to a local assisted living center after two residents got into an altercation over a television that was too loud. - A man called police after his wife changed all the locks on the house. No crime.

April 26

- A man called to report his ex-wife showed up at his residence and was now yelling at his girlfriend. - Police checked on a transient was sleeping in front of the caller’s apartment. The man agreed to move along. - Police were contacted about a road rage incident that started on Hwy 26 near Glencoe Road.

April 27

- An employee at a local convenience store requested help from police after accidently locking himself out of the store. - A woman called after her roommate/ex-boyfriend became intoxicated started throwing things around the house. - An officer patrolling near an apartment complex observed two subjects fighting. It was two brothers upset with each other. Both decided to go smoke marijuana and calm down.

April 28

- A caller reported that “things were happing to her and she is unable to stop them.” The caller reported babysitters are attacking her, invading her privacy and manipulating her cell phone. Police feel some mental health issues are involved. - A man stopped for a bicycle violation was taken to jail after it was learned he had a felony warrant for his arrest. - Police received a call of two females fighting on an eastbound Tri-Met bus.

April 29 - A woman reported her adult daughter was intoxicated and armed with a handgun. Police contacted the daughter who was unarmed. - An employee at a local business reported the employer was not paying them. It was explained this was a civil matter. - A man reportedly sent threating text messages about killing family members if he did not get his ex-girlfriend back.

April 30

- A caller reported a female that appeared passed out sitting on a male’s lap in a parking lot and feared the man might try to assault the female. Police found two conscious and consenting adults getting to know one another better. - Police responded to report of a loud argument between several people in a parking lot regarding the need for a burrito. Upon arrival, a man asked officers for a ride to the store where he could obtain a burrito. The man was advised it might just be best to call it a night and go to bed. - A local motel called after a man refused to check out of his room.

May 1

- Police responded to a domestic disturbance over food and a separate disturbance over using a bowl to give water to a dog. - A concerned mother called after her son became lethargic and started slurring his speech. The man reportedly had smoked a large amount of marijuana. He was transported to the hospital. - A woman was lodged at the WC Jail after she refused to do field sobriety tests and refused to give a breath sample after her arrest for DUII.

May 2

- A caller reported finding a water bottle with yellow fluid in it and thought it might be a possible Drano bomb. Officer found the bottle contained water and discarded cigarettes. - Police responded to a disturbance between a son and father over a cell phone. - A man called for medical assistance after feeling an irregular heart rhythm. The man insisted on a ride to Providence St. Vincent’s but would was not cooperative and refused an assessment, insisting he only wanted a ride. The man was left alone after he refused all other services.

May 3

- A resident reported the theft of pot plant from their yard. - A citizen contacted police for advice on putting things in the roadway to slow speeders. The advice given was not to do it. - A caller reported unknown suspects were on his roof. Police arrived and found masked trespassers on the roof - two Raccoons.

May 4

- A woman called police to report that her husband was cold to touch and likely deceased. Officers arrived and found the husband intoxicated and asleep. The woman had also been drinking. - A woman was banned from returning to a local establishment after she removed a gutter downspout from the structure. - Officers assisted WCSO deputies in Gaston on a subject wanting to commit suicide. Deputies took the subject into protective custody.

May 5

- A man reported that his son sent money to another country in order to receive a government grant and was now out the money after learning it was a scam. - A caller reported he was lost and intoxicated. Having recently moved from out of state, he did not know how to get home. An officer found the man’s home and gave him a courtesy ride. - A caller reported a subject on a bike wearing a surgeon’s mask crash into a parked car. Someone ran to help the subject then yelled “He’s got a gun!” Police were unable to find anyone matching the description.

May 6

- A caller reported a male in front of a location urinating in a bag. The caller then stated the man started urinating on the sidewalk and wanted to know how to go about cleaning it up. - A man reported the theft of his phone, social security card, passport, truck keys and title. The suspect is his ex-wife. - A resident called police after an intoxicated female wearing only a shirt was knocking at his front door. Police learned the woman was trying to get into the wrong house and helped her find the correct house. Police were later called back the same address after a man without shoes was now knocking at the door. Police learned the man was looking for his wife and had so far only found her pants and underwear. The man was given a courtesy ride home where spouses and clothing were reunited.

May 7

- Police responded to several reports of vehicle side mirrors broken. Blood was found on one of the mirrors. An officer followed a blood trail from that location and located a man with a hand injury. The man admitted to getting angry and breaking car mirrors. He was arrested on multiple counts of vandalism. - A woman camping near Safeway was asked to move along. - A man wanted on felony warrants in a car with switch plates was found on Forest Gale Drive and arrested.

May 8

- Police responded to the area of the post office on a report of an elderly female lying on an elderly male, with papers strewn all about. Police arrived but found no sign of what was described. - A man called 911 after smoking too much marijuana and drinking too much beer. He asked to go the hospital and was transported by ambulance. - Two women reported that a man offered them $100 for sex. He left in a vehicle after they declined the offer. Police have a license plate number and the investigation is continuing.

May 9

- A caller reported a stolen puppy. It turned out the puppy’s other owner gave it to his sister. - Police responded to a report of an auto/pedestrian crash. It turned out to be a man passed out in the pedestrian triangle at an intersection having a medical issue exacerbated by alcohol consumption. - A caller reported that a man with a walker and older female in wheelchair needed help getting home to their assisted living center. An officer arrived on scene and observed that they had made it safely home.

May 10

- Police took multiple reports of items that were taken from unlocked vehicles. - Police located a 16 y/o on the street who was visibly intoxicated and had been smoking marijuana. He was released to his parents with charges referred to the juvenile court. - A resident reported ongoing issues with a transient sleeping on the back porch. Police recovered several pieces of mail from recent thefts from vehicles. The investigation is continuing.

May 11

- A caller reported a female sitting in the middle of the road on 19th Avenue. The female was found to be intoxicated and wanted on a misdemeanor warrant. She was taken into custody and transported to Washington County Jail. - Officers assisted Washington County deputies with a fight involving 6 people in the middle of the road on Gales Creek Hwy. Police found intoxicated subjects bloodied from an apparent disagreement. All were uncooperative and refused to speak with police about what happened. - A resident reported she received a call from someone saying they worked for Microsoft and that their computer had been hacked and could be fixed for $1100. The resident recognized the scam and gave no information or money.

May 12

- A caller spent time with a subject in a hotel room and awakened to find their cell phone, money and the subject nowhere to be found. The investigation is continuing. - A man called to complain that his neighbor’s killed his plants. - A caller reported an elderly male walking on the side of the road with a cane. Officers located the man who was out for a walk but gladly accepted a ride to shorten the walk.

May 13

- Police responded to a report of a man chasing an elderly female and screaming obscenities at her. Police found the two engaged in a domestic dispute. - While investigating a theft, officers heard shattering glass and found the section of a bus shelter broken out. There was no one found in the area. - A man was charged with trespassing and menacing after he told a university campus public safety officer that he had a gun while reaching for his pocket then laughed.

May 14

- A man was contacted after he drove away from a service station without paying for his propane. It was determined to be an accident and the man returned to pay. - A vehicle crashed near Mountain View Lane after the tire came off. There were no injuries. - An intoxicated man was given a courtesy ride home after he was reportedly passed out along side a local fast food establishment.

May 15

- A caller reported that an 8 y/o showed up at his residence claiming to have been abandoned and asking if she could live there. Police determined the child was a runaway and brought her back home. - A citizen reported that a female was trying to get into their jeep outside. Officers located a very intoxicated female and transported her home where she was left with a sober family member. - A woman reported her boyfriend took her car without her permission following an argument. She wanted police only to find the car but not pursue charges. An officer left a message for the boyfriend asking him to return the car. May 16

- An officer stopped a vehicle after it was weaving all over the road and into a bike path. The driver was arrested for DUII and submitted a breath sample showing three times the legal limit of alcohol their system. - Two children were released to their parents after they were reportedly caught starting a small fire with a candle and matches. - Police spoke with kids after they reportedly were trying block a road off using toilet paper.

May 17

- A caller from the lobby of the Tigard Police department called to report a sexual assault in Forest Grove that occurred in 1986. Police determined this did not occur and that the caller was experiencing mental health issues. - Police responded to a domestic dispute where a man’s boyfriend was refusing to leave the residence. Peace was restored when the boyfriend eventually agreed to leave however police were later called to another domestic disturbance in the street several blocks away where the two were arguing. Both were advised to go their separate ways. - A subject reported that his mother had just thrown a glass of “bovine lactate” (milk) at him and was not allowing him to close his bedroom door. Officers advised both mother and son to try to give each other more “boundless three-dimensional extent in which objects and events have relative position and direction” (space).

May 18

- Officers rescued a 3 y/o child that locked himself in the bathroom. - Police checked on a woman who reportedly was depressed and wanting to end her life. The woman agreed to voluntarily go the hospital for an evaluation. - A caller reported a man sitting in garbage near the library.

May 19

- An employee at a local establishment called to report that an intoxicated patron was trying to drive away. Police arrived and stopped the man from driving and called him a cab. - Officers were called to assist with an intoxicated female who had fallen face first onto the street. She was transported by ambulance to the hospital for her injuries. - A landlord complained that a tenant stole his TV remote.

May 20

- A woman reported the alleged theft of property by her sister who is also now sleeping with her ex-boyfriend. Police were not able to assist in either matter. - Police responded to report of a fight and found three people arguing over a vape pen. - While patrolling at night along Hwy 47, an officer noticed a motorist with a flat tire. The officer changed the tire for the motorist. Later, another officer found a stranded motorist in the Safeway parking lot nearly out of gas. The officer escorted the woman to a gas station where he purchased $25 of gas for her and sent her on her way.

May 21

- Police responded to report of a man in a red hoody making “finger guns” and refusing the leave an establishment. Officers issued a trespass order to the subject and warned him not to return. - Police recovered stolen property from several area thefts from unlocked vehicles in a vacant house. The investigation is ongoing. - Pacific University Campus Public Safety called police after finding a woman in a university laundry area claiming the laundry was “for a student.” Officers determined the woman was doing her own laundry and additionally had a warrant for her arrest. She was lodged at the Washington County Jail.

May 22

- Police responded to a local assisted living facility to help resolve a disagreement between two men over whether the door should be open or closed. - A caller reported a woman, possibly intoxicated and wearing tight and revealing clothing, was dancing in the street. Officers found the woman had not been drinking and was just rocking out to an internal soundtrack. She was advised to make the sidewalk her dance floor. - A Washington County corrections facility reported that a woman brought in several documents, including sensitive materials and account information, from a Forest Grove church. Officers are investigating.

May 23

- A man called for advice on how to handle derogatory things that might be posted on the Internet about him. - Officers contacted a driver who was parked sideways in the roadway with two children in the car; police discovered she was using wi-fi from a nearby business, driving with a suspended license, and did not have appropriate car seats for the children. The driver further admitted to using meth in the last week. The driver’s mother arrived with seats to take the car and children. - A woman reported that a solicitor came to her house and offered to clean various items in the home. Although the woman said no, the solicitor said he would return in an hour. Police advised the woman to call if he did return.

May 24

- Officers located and heroically extinguished a bark dust fire. - Police responded to a 911 call from a caller located at a public school. Officers found two kids playing with a phone during an extra-curricular activity; students were told to cease and desist. - A concerned caller reported a woman loitering around the home of neighbors who were out of town. Officers found the woman sitting in the driveway, claiming she owned the house under an assumed name while on assignment for the CIA. She left the area of her own volition.

May 25

- A woman reported that an employee of a local pet clinic took possession of one of her dogs, violating a verbal agreement that was in place regarding the dog’s adoption, and had allegedly spoken about euthanizing the animal in response to the dog’s behavior. Police referred her to civil courts. - Officers responded to an incident at which a motorcyclist was allegedly struck by a delivery vehicle, marked by a “How’s My Driving?” decal, which then left the scene. Upon arrival, police found evidence to suggest the events may have transpired differently. - A caller reported that his pickup had been stolen earlier in the day. The vehicle had, in fact, been towed by the FGPD as an abandoned vehicle.

May 26

- FGPD employees arrived at work to find a suitcase and fashionable pair of women’s heeled boots left outside the entry way. Officers were able to notify the owner of the items. - Officers responded to a call about suspicious activity around a car, possibly an attempted hotwire. The individuals were trying to fix a dead battery. - Police took multiple reports of stolen bicycles throughout the day; the FGPD advises bicycle owners to always secure their bicycle, even if left for just a few minutes.

May 27

- A child called 911 stating his mother was in the hospital and he needed something to eat. A parent promptly picked up the phone and explained the child has a developmental disability and was playing on the phone. An officer visited the boy at home and explained that 911 is for emergencies. - Police responded to a disturbance in which a very intoxicated female accused her husband of being mean. Officers found the husband asleep and oblivious to any issues, and learned the wife had consumed two liters of wine. Both agreed to sleep in separate rooms and work things out in the morning. - Officers responded to responded to a disturbance between two adults over refusal to eat leftovers and torn clothing after one party started staring at the other. Police advised the individuals about domestic violence laws and suggested they perhaps try acting their age. May 28

- A man reported that he had exchanged explicit photos and videos with a girl he met online and that the woman was now demanding money or she would publically post the material on the web. - Officers removed a man who was harassing guests at a wedding. - While checking on a 911 call, officers found an intoxicated man walking in the middle of the street. The man was uncooperative, attempted to kick one officer, and was taken into custody, at which point he kicked a supervising officer. The man was lodged at jail for resisting arrest, attempted assault and assault of a police officer.

May 29

- A man reported that his neighbor’s three-foot iguana was a regular visitor to his back yard while its owners weren’t home. Officers gave him the number for animal control. - A woman asked police to check on her sister who was not acting normal during an earlier phone conversation. Officers arrived and found the sister on the ground, unable to stand. Medical assistance was called. - Forest Grove Police assisted Campus Public Safety at a location at which several pieces of furniture had been dumped. Some garbage with a local address of a facility member was found within the pile; campus safety offered to handle the matter internally.

May 30

- A woman reported the theft of Walla Walla sweet onions from her garden. - Police responded to a two car roll over crash at busy intersection in town in which an under-age driver was struck by truck. The teen driver was transported to a hospital for pain; the mother was contacted about letting the teen drive without a license. - Officers were called to remove a man from a store at which he had already been cited for trespassing. While officers were dealing with the man, his girlfriend walked out of the store with merchandise. Both individuals were cited and released.

May 31

- A caller reported seeing a couple trying to pry into a mailbox using salad tongs and a knife. Officers arrived to find it was the owners of the box who had lost their mail key. - Forest Grove Police assisted at a scene at which a bicyclist was struck by an SUV on Highway 47. The incident is being investigated. - Police responded to a local softball game to assist in the removal of a man who was asked to leave due to behavior issues and threats. FGPD will provide an extra patrol at the upcoming game.

June 1 - A resident called to complain that the neighbor was “high” and singing the national anthem. When asked her to keep it down, the woman stated was going to pray for her. Police arrived and did not find the noise or any singing to be unreasonably loud. - A woman contacted the police for advice on how to deal with unruly children. Officers drove by and spoke with the children about showing respect to their parents. - A woman called to report that a tow-truck had just hooked up to the vehicle she was sitting in. Police received a simultaneous call from a repo man that a woman had jumped into a vehicle he was trying to tow. The woman was advised to exit the vehicle with her belongings, which she did.

June 2

- A resident called to complain about the neighbor’s dog barking excessively. The resident explained they have tried talking to the owner but were told “what are you going to do about it?” Officers arrived and explained the owner what we would do about it. - Spectators at a local baseball game called police after a man drove up and appeared intoxicated. Police arrested the man for DUII. - A clerk at a local convenience store reported an intoxicated female sitting in a vehicle intending to stay in the parking lot. Police contacted the woman and offered to transport her to a local motel but she was uncooperative and stated she was not leaving her vehicle. After several minutes of trying to reason with her, she was advised she was under arrest for Criminal Trespass. The woman resisted arrest and tried to hit an officer. We was taken into custody without injury and transported to WC Jail.

June 3

- A citizen reported that a man just broke a large plate glass window at a location fenced off for construction. The suspect was described as a wearing a bright orange t-shirt and wearing a tool belt. It was a construction employee working. - A man called dispatch from the police department outside phone wanting to know why police were violating his constitutional rights. He remarked that his family fought in the war and mentioned that the dispatcher had a beautiful voice. Police found the man and arrested him from an earlier case of offensive littering. - A man called police upset because a local convenience store clerk would not accept his identification card from Poland.

June 4

- Police received a report of a man walking down a street armed with a sawed off shotgun. Police found the man carrying with a piece of wood inside a sock. - Police responded to a report of a suicidal man. The man came out of his residence with a knife to his throat. Police were able to take the man into custody with no injury to him or officers. He was transported to the hospital. - Police are investigating after a boy punched a fence and the struck his little sister with a piece of the fence.

June 5

- Police responded to a report of a woman screaming. Officers found a man lying in the middle of the street yelling incoherently. The man told officers he had ingested “ecstasy”. It was not clear the man had achieved the drugs desired effects. The man was taken into custody for detox. - While on night patrol, an officer was able to put out stump fire before it could spread to dry grass and multiple burn piles in the area. - A caller reported seeing man hit no parking sign with his fist and knock it down. Officers arrived and found the man who was intoxicated and admitted to punching the sign, which broke at the base. He was lodged at Jail.

June 6

- A 10 y/o girl reported an unknown man had entered her home. Officers immediately responded and completed a thorough search of the home and surrounding area. They found no one. - Police checked on a woman sleeping in her car on an area street. The woman explained she was keeping watch for her runaway cat. - A man called for police and medical assistance after a bloodied neighbor showed up at his door asking for an ambulance. The man was badly bleeding from a medical issue and was transported by ambulance to the hospital.

June 7

- Police responded to a disturbance where a man threw a canister of airsoft pellets at his girlfriend who was angry with him for using methamphetamine. - While on the night patrol, an officer located a blind cat walking in circles in the middle of the street. The cat appeared well cared for and was clearly someone’s pet. The officer took the cat into protective custody and transported it to a pet emergency clinic where it could stay until Bonnie Hayes shelter opened in the morning. - Bushes were found on fire after smoke was observed in front of the “Smoke 4 Less” Tobacco shop. FG Fire officials do not suspect the fire was intentionally set.

June 8 - Police responded after a woman reported her husband was suffering from dementia and starting to become violent. Officers learned the husband did not recognize his wife and had become agitated. He agreed to go to the hospital. - After clearing a traffic stop, an officer contacted a man and woman yelling at each other in the street. The man had somehow lost his shoe. - A caller reported “Batman” was hanging out on the school grounds of a local elementary school. Batman left prior police arrival and no other super heroes were located in the area.

June 9

- Police located a visibly intoxicated woman drinking from an open container of alcohol. She was taken into custody and transported to a detox center. - Brooke Morgan was visibly intoxicated and later taken into custody on a detox hold. She was transported to Hooper Detox. - An upset landlord called police after his tenant ignored his 30-day notice and then started building a structure in the backyard.

June 10

- A caller reported two people going door to door claiming to be from Frontier. Officers found the two subjects, who were going door to door, and were from Frontier. - A resident called to report a loud argument, possibly a domestic disturbance. Police found a man who hit his knee on a table and yelled because it hurt. - A man called 911 to report he was 18 years old and his parents were not letting him out to do what he wanted. Police contacted the man and gave him an adult lesson on what happens when you misuse the 911 emergency number.

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June 12

- A woman contacted police to request that they take over care for an injured cat that she had been taking care of for the last five years. The agency declined this request. - A man reported that his ex-wife hung up a “Happy Birthday” banner for their son which would have violated conditions of a restraining order, except that the restraining order did not exist. - A man reported a bottle of ice tea as a possible bomb after seeing similar bombs made from iced tea bottles on the internet. It was just a bottle of iced tea.

June 13 - In the early morning hours, Forest Grove officers assisted WCSO deputies outside of the city limits on a naked man that broke into a residence. Even with taser deployment it took four officers to restrain the subject who had been experimenting with illicit drugs. - Officers responded to an adult foster care home where a man reportedly was trying to hang himself. The man struggled with officers but was eventually restrained and taken into protective custody for transport to the hospital. - A visitor at an apartment complex reported that their car was hit over the weekend by mother’s neighbor. They exchanged info but the reporting person found it was all false information. It turned out that the landlord was attempting to move a fridge when it fell off the truck and onto the visitors car.

June 14

- A suicidal man stated he wanted to be killed by police. Officers arrived and found him armed with a knife. Officers were able to talk the man down and took him into protective custody without further incident. The man was transported to the hospital. - A caller reported hearing yelling from what appeared to be single male voice and banging noises. Police found a man suffering from schizophrenia who was arguing with himself. - A resident called police after they learned a neighbor stole their dog and drove away with it. The resident called back to cancel after the neighbor returned the dog. They apparently mistakenly thought it was a stray.

June 15

- A neighbor called police after seeing a man climb over a fence into a backyard and start yelling. Police determined he was a family member. - A woman reported the theft of several items. The suspect is her sister. - Officers contacted and detained a man at a residence on a Hillsboro theft case at the request of Hillsboro Police. While there, they found another Forest Grove man with a felony warrant for his arrest. Both men went to jail.

June 16

- A caller reported smashing, screaming and yelling coming from a residence and observed a phone fly out the window. Officers found a man and woman arguing over said phone. - Police were asked to assist and check a residence after a crisis center called to report that an out of control 7 y/o had apparently destroyed the house. - Police responded to a local music store after a man entered and started grabbing guitars. The man explained that his own guitar had been stolen and he was looking to play. He apologized for being rude and will not return to the store.

June 17

- An officer helped push a man home after his electric wheelchair ran out of power. - Police made three separate arrests for DUII during the shift and responded to a serious crash with entrapment where alcohol was also suspected. - A concerned mother called for police after her 9 y/o son tried to break into the bathroom with a butter knife.

June 18th

- A man called for advice after his roommates locked him out following a disagreement. - A man called to report threats from another man who was upset that his girlfriend was at the other man’s party. - A resident called police after a man left a large rock on her front porch for no discernable reason. Police checked the area but were unable to find the man.

June 19

- A resident reported noisy chickens next door. - While officers were on a disturbance call, a woman walked up to complain she had been stung by a bee. Medical assistance was sought. - An intoxicated man called to report he had committed a crime and needed to go to jail. Investigation revealed however no crime had occurred. Insisting on going to jail, the man took his pants off to try for an indecent exposure charge. This didn’t work either. The man then threatened to punch an officer in order to go to jail. Police instead took the man to a Portland detox center.

June 20

- A woman called to report people were in her attic. Police checked and found no one. - A man called to report that an unknown suspect was throwing dog feces over his fence. - A woman called to report she felt like she was going crazy and needed help. She was transported by ambulance to the hospital.

June 21

- A man reported his ex-girlfriend broke into his apartment while he was sleeping. - Police responded to a man down in front of a laundromat. The man was found to be deceased with nothing suspicious to indicate foul play. - A passerby reported a female using a porta-potty for a long time, then screaming at people. Officers arrived and were unable to locate the woman.

July 22

- A citizen reported a man riding a skate board and holding a baby without wearing a helmet. Officers were unable to locate the subject or the baby.

July 24 - An anonymous caller complained about the “epidemic of Pokémon” at a local park and they were making a mockery of the criminal justice system. The caller wanted the police to clean this activity up. - A woman complained after a neighbor asked if she wanted to perform a lewd act on him which she found offensive. - A man called police after doing some internet research and discovering that he had been emotionally abusing his ex-girlfriend for the last eight months. The man wanted to turn himself in for this crime but was disappointed when police found no probable cause to arrest. He then confessed to causing a physical injury to his ex-girlfriends child. Officers documented the man’s confession and detectives are investigating.

July 25

- A caller reported an ongoing issue with neighbor. The caller was looking at the neighbor’s dog because it was off leash. The neighbor told her to stop staring and caller believes neighbor told her to stop staring because of her race. - Police responded to a call of an unknown problem at the library. Officers arrived and contacted a woman from Portland who wanted to report her identity stolen and people living in her attic. She was referred to Portland Police. - A woman called at night reporting she awoke from sleep to hear loud sneezing on her back deck. Officers checked the area. Nothing was seen and no sneezing located.

July 26

- A woman reported “really heavy screaming and yelling” at a location. On arrival officer found two neighbors in a verbal altercation. It started after one neighbor was having an argument with herself and a neighbor across the street told her to “shut up” because there were kids present. - A caller reported that a man was taking photos of a 5yo boy in a swim suit. Officers arrived, located the man who gave consent to a search of his phone. The search did not find any photos and the man advised he was texting, not taking photos. - A resident called police after learning a transient had taken up residence in her yard.

July 27

- The clerk at a local convenience store called police after a woman came claiming people were following her but did not want the police called. The woman then sped off in her car. Police later located the woman who wanted police to follow her home to Yamhill County then stay with her there. She was advised officers could not do that but was offered local assistance. - A caller reported that someone was outside her window wanting her to sign paperwork then talked about a job she had until June and someone opening a phone in her name. An officer attempted to call the woman to find out exactly what she wanted to report but got no answer or call back. - A bartender at a local establishment called to report some hostility and requested a police presence. Police learned one of the subjects left prior to arrival and may have been armed with a handgun.

July 28

- An elderly woman phoned to report that either the government or police were administering pain on her at night. Police deny any involvement. - A man called police to report that he was sexually assaulted 28 years prior and wanted advice on what to do now. - An employee of an animal control service called police to report that a woman contacted them to advise that she had evidence her cat had been sexually abused and that she had footage on CD’s. The employee was told to refer the woman to police.

July 29

- A caller reported that an intoxicated adult was trying to get some toddlers to fight. Officers found children out near the road that were being watched by their intoxicated grandparents. The father was contacted and strongly warned about letting impaired family members watch his kids. A report was forwarded to children’s services. - A caller reported that her roommate suddenly burst into her room and accused her of messing with his stuff. Police were unable to determine a crime. - A caller reported hearing a male and female arguing. It turned out to a man playing video games online with the window open.

July 30

- A neighbor reported that an out of control 17 y/o next door was breaking things in his apartment and waiting for his brother to get home so he could beat him up. Officers charged the 17 y/o with criminal mischief. - Police responded to a fire with a man trapped inside his residence in an attempt to get him out. Upon arrival officers were unable to gain access due to the intense heat and smoke. Firefighters arrived and extinguished the fire. Sadly the man did not survive. - Officers were first on scene of a man that collapsed and was not breathing. Officers shocked the man’s heart with an AED (automatic external defibrillator) and took turns doing chest compressions; however the man did not survive. This was the third death in the day that emergency responders had to handle.

July 31

- Police looked for a woman who reportedly was acting erratically on a bus. - Dispatch advised a female was screaming on the line and were able to eventually determine that she was trying to report her 4 y/o as missing. Police arrived to assist in the search just as the 4 y/o was found. - A man reported that a subject pulled a knife on him during an argument. A knife was recovered and the suspect admitted to it. He was arrested and lodged at the jail.

August 1

- Police investigated after a citizen reported a phone call by someone regarding a student loan application applied for by their deceased father. - A caller reported that a male was completely nude in his vehicle for the last six hours and using a laptop to do something. Police found the man without a shirt who was a registered sex offender and on supervision for sexual abuse. An appointment was made for the man to see his corrections officer in the morning. - A resident reported “internet fraud” after purchasing a scooter online and selling it to a friend who discovered it was stolen.

August 2

- A man reported fraudulent charges on his deceased brother’s credit card. - A caller reported a subject tipping over garbage cans. Officers discovered over 50 cans knocked over and picked up as many as they could find. - A resident called police at about 1:30 am to report a confused elderly woman knocking at the front door. Police were familiar with the woman and returned her home.

August 3

- A local gym called police to trespass a man that was trying to solicit other gym members in allowing him to train them on his expertise as a physical trainer in return for compensation. - A resident of a local assisted living center allegedly stated he want to get a gun and shoot himself. The man denied wanting to die but voluntarily agreed to go to the hospital for an evaluation. - A woman reported that her ex-boyfriend stole her television. Police contacted the ex- boyfriend who explained he was only “renting” the television.

August 4

- An intoxicated woman skipped out on cab fare and was reportedly running. Police located the woman hiding in the bushes nearby. Fortunately her mother agreed to pay the cab fare on her behalf. Unfortunately the woman was on probation with a strict no alcohol clause and went to jail for violating her probation by drinking alcohol. - A woman reported that someone had broken into her home for the “two-hundredth time.” She reported broken flooring, dents in her car along with white powder footprints on her walls and initials carved into wood. Police believe some mental health issues are involved. - Police investigated after four males were reportedly hiding in a porta-potty. Police cited several minors for possession of marijuana. In a second porta-potty incident, one was lit on fire and melted to the ground on the north side of Neil Armstrong Middle School. The incident is under investigation.

August 5

- An 11 y/o reported that her father was threatening to kill a cat or throw it off a bridge. Upon further information police learned the cat was sick and the father was considering reasonable options for the situation being faced. Throwing it off a bridge was not one of the options being considered. - The dog at the feed store was once again reported by a concerned citizen to be on the roof. - A man was reportedly yelling and swearing at people. The man was contacted who said he was only yelling and swearing at himself. He was advised to do so more quietly.

August 6

- Plaid Pantry reported someone stealing a toothbrush from location. Suspect was reported getting in a Ford Explorer before leaving the location. - A woman called 911 and stated she needed police, fire and medical assistance because an unknown male was screaming at her. Police arrived and determined the man was screaming that he actually needed medical assistance. He was transported to the hospital by ambulance. - A woman claimed that she was being harassed by individuals that filled her coat with feces. The woman had no other information but wanted police to seize her feces filled coat. Officers declined.

August 14

- A man asked police for advice on how to deal with a confrontation on Facebook over the sale of koi fish. - A soccer referee reported that a player had struck him in the head after he gave the player a yellow card. The player had left before officers arrived; police advised the ref to deal with the issue through the league. - Two individuals were spotted trimming bushes around the wetlands and putting the trimmings in their car. Police learned they worked for an area nursery and explained that cuttings could not be collected at that location.

August 15

- A man flagged down a patrol officer to report that his girlfriend kicked him out. Officers helped with mediation, and the man left without incident. - Officers assisted Washington County Sherriff deputies in responding to a multiple vehicle crash outside Cornelius. - A caller reported hearing multiple boys outside screaming well after dark. Police discovered an active game of tag was in progress. The youth were advised that neighbors had to work in the morning, and they agreed to go inside.

August 16

- Police responded to a crash near Hawthorne in which a single vehicle severed a power pole, spun around and crashed into a truck and a trailer on the opposite side of the street. The driver reportedly suffered a medical emergency while driving and lost control; he was taken to the hospital for evaluation. - A woman reported that her roommate’s son came into her residence without permission, enjoyed a meal and a shower, and left dirty laundry. - A local convenient store reported that two juveniles had stolen candy and were caught on security footage. Officers found the youth in a nearby park and released them to their parents.

August 17

- Officers reported to a local gas station where a driver had driven off with the gas pump still attached to the vehicle. Upon arrival, officers found that the driver had returned to the station with the pump. - A caller complained about a car speeding around her neighborhood. Police were able to locate and stop the vehicle and advised him to apologize to his neighbors. The driver was further cited for not having proof of insurance. - A woman called police to report that her apartment manager had been following her for three days.

August 18

- A resident fell victim to the “IRS scam” and sent the scammer several hundred dollars via an iTunes gift card. - A man reported that people were somehow entering his locked apartment and taking his car to put extra miles on it. Police believe the man is suffering mental health issues. - Police responded to a disturbance between a male and female. The male was upset at the female for not attending his friend’s funeral.

August 19

- A caller reported that a man was at the location threatening to kill him. It turned out the man had just found his wife cheating on him at the location with the caller. - Police checked on a woman who claimed she had run out of gas in the Safeway lot and was stuck in Gresham. After it was explained that the woman was in Forest Grove, she stated she had passed out several times waiting for roadside assistance. The woman refused medical assistance but demanded free gas from the police or fire department. The free gas was not provided. - Police responded to a report of an argument between a man and woman with the woman reportedly now talking to a street sign. Officers found the woman who stated the argument was only verbal. Police did not find the man she was allegedly initially arguing with.

August 20

- A woman called to report issues with her “crazy apartment manager” and maintenance man. She then reported issues with her refrigerator and a sprinkler hitting her door. Police believe the woman was suffering a mental health crisis and were assured she would seek treatment. - Two callers reported that a pick-up weaving “all over the road” had just gone over a curb and was now rolling backwards towards one of the callers. An officer stopped the vehicle and the driver got out to walk away. The man resisted arrest when officers tried to take him into custody. He was lodged at WC Jail for DUII and Resisting Arrest. - A caller reported a man with no shirt on who appeared “high out of his mind.” Officers found the man who was stomping his feet and doing circles but otherwise not harming anyone. In all, police responded to 9 different calls involving individuals suffering a mental health crisis.

August 21

- A caller reported a cooler along Hwy 47 with something dead inside it. Police discovered rotting meat inside and arranged for disposal.

- A Safeway employee called police after an elderly man reported that he ran away from an assisted living center where they were not feeding him enough. Police determined the man was well nourished and arranged for transportation back.

- A caller reported that their son was experiencing a psychotic episode and acting out characters in a recently televised mini-series. Meanwhile, a customer at a local convenience store reported that he was the victim of an unprovoked assault by a complete stranger. Police believe to two incidents are related.

August 22

- Officers encountered a homeless mother and her child during the night. An officer provided a courtesy transport to the police department where she was provided something to eat and allowed to stay until morning.

- Police arrested a man after he threw an object through the front window of City Hall. - A man met a woman on a dating app and was set for their second date together. The woman’s boyfriend did not approve however, and punched the man in the face when he arrived to pick the woman up. The case is under investigation.

August 23

- A backpack was stolen from a vehicle; then reappeared filled with protein powders and vitamins.

- A woman accused her neighbor of stealing her lottery ticket.

- A man reported that a vehicle crashed into a tree in his yard the week prior and wants the driver to pay for a new tree. The man was referred to the driver’s insurance company.

August 24

- A man reported he was beat up and robbed after showing up to meet a date he met on the “Plenty of Fish” dating app. The case is under investigation.

- Officers responded to a report of man that stole Chef’s salad, Mike’s Hard Lemonade and ribs from a nearby store. Officers located a possible suspect matching the description who denied eating the food but gave himself away after he began burping up barbeque sauce.

- While rendering aid to an intoxicated woman on Main who believed she was on Burnside in Portland, officers observed two subject fall off a fire escape from a downtown building. The two were not injured and claimed they were hiding from someone.

August 25

- A caller reported seeing a vehicle drive over a stop sign near 22nd and Oak and continue driving. A partial plate was given and an officer located the vehicle and driver several blocks away. She was issued citations for no driver’s license and failing to perform duties of a driver.

- A man flagged down and officer and wanted to let him know that his brother lies about him to police. He wanted the officer to tell all officers in Washington County that his brother was a liar.

- An officer assisted an elderly man using a walker safely home.

August 26

- Police checked a report of a 60-70 y/o female panhandling and “flashing” traffic near Pacific Avenue and Mountain View. Officers did not locate the woman.

- A woman reported that her neighbor allegedly stole a bag of polly pockets from her garage sale.

- A caller reported multiple people involved in a scuffle on the sidewalk. Police determined good Samaritans were simply helping a man up that had fallen. August 27

- A woman reported ongoing harassment by another woman. It is possible that issues stem from them sharing the same boyfriend.

- A caller reported a loud live band in the area. The caller stated he would not have otherwise called but the singer was terrible.

- Police responded after an intoxicated female stepped out into traffic on Pacific Avenue and was nearly hit by two vehicles. The woman lied to police about her name. Her true identity was learned and she was taken into custody for violating probation by drinking alcohol and for a warrant.

August 28

- A caller requested advice on how to deal with his neighbors ‘cooking pot’ because the odor makes his fiancé sick. - Police received a message that individuals were posing as employees at a local business and telling customers that the business doesn’t accept cash. Officers were unable to locate any imposters. - Officers checked on a local man who has been seen throughout town barbecuing out of a shopping cart. There is no ordinance that prohibits mobile grilling.

August 29

- A man inquired as to whether it was legal for neighbors to set up cameras to watch his house. - Officers disposed of a backpack full of syringes found in a local park. - A child called police stating a man was not letting him or his mother leave a residence. On arrival, officers found the boy’s father and the boy’s mother engaged in surprise introduction of a woman who was not the boy’s mother. All parties agreed to sort out the situation and associated drama without police assistance.

August 30

- A caller reported that a woman was dealing drugs and urine out of his house, but refused to provide any information regarding where or when this alleged transaction was occurring. - A taxi driver reported that a patron did not pay the full fare; the patron called simultaneously to state that his taxi driver refused to take his money and told him to “respect others.” Officers found both accounts to be accurate. - A city employee reported finding a bicycle trailer full of children’s items hidden under a tree in a local park. The trailer was gone when officers arrived to check on it.

August 31

- - A card player at a local business called to report that other players cheat and that the management doesn’t care. - - A man reported that his neighbor had ‘chest bumped’ him without permission. The accused chest bumper responded with accusations that the chest bump recipient was always yelling at him and calling him names. Police advised the two grown men to have no contact. - - Police responded to a storage facility where a man claimed he was being locked inside and held against his will by the manager. Officers learned that the man had recently been given a new code, which he apparently forgot. The man ultimately got out and left without incident.

September 1

- A woman called stating she had swallowed a cartridge and now spiders were crawling in her spine. Police and fire were dispatched, however no one known by the woman’s name was at the address provided. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate the woman. - A caller reported fraudulent use of his library card. - Officers assisted Campus Public Safety in removing a man who was supposedly undressing on university property. The man left on foot, but was later arrested for returning to campus after being issued a trespass warning.

September 2

- A caller reported a man standing at a bus stop and pounding on his chest like he was “Kung Fu” fighting. The man may have boarded the bus before police arrived. - A woman allowed her girlfriend to stay the night after she became too intoxicated. The woman’s husband was not happy about the arrangement and reportedly took the friend’s keys and purse. He denied taking the items. - Officers assisted Sheriff’s Deputies outside of the city after a subject reported his mother was hearing voices and “freaking out.” The caller walked out of his room and observed a knife stuck in the floor and then observed his mother standing in the dark holding four other knives. The mother was taken into protective custody on peace officer hold and transported to the hospital.

September 3

- A caller reported that her landlord evicted her but nailed the door shut with her roommate still inside. - A caller complained about a rabbit that was hit by a car and she wanted it moved from the roadway - Police responded with medical to an unconscious woman. She appeared to possibly be feigning unconsciousness because she was responding to pain stimuli. When medics stated they were going to have to use a painful needled to start an IV, the woman awakened and appeared to make a full recovery. She was transported to the hospital after she made statements of wanting to do self-harm.

September 4 - A man tried to flag down a patrol car and was nearly hit. The man proceeded to provide officers highly questionable financial and stock investment advice. The man also offered a cut in his marijuana business in exchange for an investment. The offer was declined. - A woman at an assisted living center slapped and then attempted to smother another resident with a pillow. The victim was not injured. Both parties are in advanced stages of dementia. The aggressor was transported to the hospital for treatment. - A woman requested assistance getting her purse back from the home of a male acquaintance. An officer went to the residence and found more than one purse. The man admitted being in a relationship with multiple women in explaining the other purses.

September 5

- A man called to report that his wife was breaking things inside the house. Officers determined both parties were intoxicated and advised them to stay away from each other until they sobered up. - Police located a man walking in a neighborhood wearing a face mask. The man said he was from Portland and refused to identify himself. Police attempted to monitor the man’s activities before he left the area. - A man called to report his bicycle was just stolen but told the dispatcher he “was not questionable” and left the area before police arrival.

September 6

- Police responded to a domestic disturbance where both subjects were throwing things at each other. Both agreed to separate until things cooled down. - A caller reported that a man stared at her as she ate a taco at a local restaurant. The man then left the area on foot prior to police arrival. - Police responded to a disturbance where three people were arguing over broken appliances.

September 7

- A local establishment called after a woman became unruly and refused to leave. Officers contacted the woman who identified herself as “Goldie”, (not her real name). She was eventually convinced to leave the location. - An officer on night patrol notified a grateful owner that they had left the lights on in their vehicle. - A woman was stopped for running a stop sign. She became uncooperative when the officer noticed she was intoxicated. She was arrested for DUII and transported to jail.

September 8

- A caller reported neighbors engaged in a pillow fight in an apartment complex parking lot. It turned out to be a domestic disturbance and the subjects dispersed before police arrival. - A woman was taken into protective custody after firing a gun and stating she wanted to commit suicide. She also claimed to have overdosed. She was transported to the hospital. - Police received a report of a woman lying near the railroad tracks. Officers could not locate the woman but by the description, believe it was “Goldie” from the call of the unruly patron the previous day.

September 9

- A woman reported a series of burglaries to her home but officers could find no evidence of a break-in. While in the residence, officers noticed the light fixtures were covered in towels. The homeowner explained that the towels were covering cameras that had been placed in the fixtures and pointed to screws that she believed were the cameras. - A caller reported a man waving around a large “Rambo knife” and angrily yelling at cars. Police could not find the man. - A caller reported a “crazy driver that almost killed people.” Officers caught up to the car and placed a protective hold on driver who was suicidal. The driver was transported to the hospital and later charged with DUII and Reckless Driving.

September 10

- A woman reported that another woman was driving by and honking the horn at her. It turned out to be the other girlfriend of the caller’s boyfriend. Both are apparently not happy about the shared boyfriend arrangement. - An intoxicated man in a hotel room called for police help and stated “it would be cool to go somewhere.” When police arrived he changed his mind. - A man called police to complain about his neighbors. He explained that he believed they were racist towards him because he is “the grandson of Civil War President Ronald Reagan.”

September 11

- A man calling for a friend reported that the friend met someone on Craigslist and sent the person a picture of his genitals. Now the subject is threatening to send the picture all over the internet unless $100 is sent. Police advised the subject to tell “the friend” to use better judgement in the future about sending such a picture over the internet. - Officers checked on the possible location of a house fire. They found smoke in the area and eventually fire. Police assisted with traffic control while the fire department extinguished the fire. - A woman called police after she loaned a car to a friend and the friend refuses to give the car back. Police attempted multiple times to contact the friend but have not been able to reach her.

September 12 - A woman reported that her son called and reported he had been abducted and did not know where he was. It turned out that her son had been in a traffic crash and being treated at a Portland hospital. - A woman reported someone named “Juan” was using stealing her phone data and other information off her wireless network. The woman said that she had to keep buying new phones because of it. When asked why she believed this was happing, she explained that she sees “WLAN” appear on her phone and that this was probably a code for “Juan” who must be using her data. The officer explained WLAN (wireless local area network) to the woman and assured her that she could stop buying new phones. - Police found a vehicle after it was reportedly driving erratically on Pacific Avenue. The driver admitted to drinking alcohol, using methamphetamine and smoking marijuana. He was arrested after showing signs of intoxication.

September 13

- A woman asked for a ride to Portland in exchange for cash payment. It was explained that police do not provide taxi, Uber or Lyft services. - Police responded to a report of a woman taking off her clothes in front of a store. Upon arrival, they found a woman familiar to them from previous contacts who identifies herself as “Missy Misdemeanor.” Fortunately her pants were still on because while speaking with officers, she defecated in them. - A man called to report that the person he sold his car to is in jail and stopped making car payments. The man was told this was a civil matter.

September 14

- A woman called to complain that her mother told her she could not use the toilet or eat any food in this house. The 40 y/o daughter complained that this information made her fear for her life. Police determined there was no crime or cause for further concern. - A woman called to report her sister was armed with a knife and suicidal. Officers contacted the sister who was not suicidal or armed with a knife. - A caller asked if they could mediate a break-up involving their son and his now ex-girlfriend. Police explained they did not need police authorization to do so.

September 15

- Someone claiming to be from the power company collecting debt stole $600 from a resident. - A man was arrested after hitting his mother in the eye. - A caller reported a fight between two females in a parking lot. Upon arrival, neither woman wanted to speak to the police.

September 16 - Police checked on a female reportedly acting strange. The woman told the officer her kidneys hurt but that she otherwise did not need any assistance and walked away. - A woman called police after a dog killed a skunk and she didn’t know what to do with it after she was told she could not throw it in the garbage. Waste Management later told the woman she could double bag the skunk and place it in her trash bin. - A woman reported that she received a text message from someone accusing her of assault. The woman denied assaulting anyone.

September 17

- A man reported that he gave his phone to a friend to hold for him while he was incarcerated. When he called to get his phone back, his friend told him he was busy cooking dinner and couldn’t give it back. - Police responded to a loud party call with a subject playing a tuba. The residents stated the party was over and they would quiet down. - A homeowner called police after an intoxicated man showed up at the front door and was trying to get inside. Police contacted the man who stated he was just there for the dance party. No dance party was occurring at the time. Unfortunately for the man, police discovered two felony warrants existed for his arrest. He was transported to jail.

September 18

- After a stray dog was found in the area, family members brought it home. The dog proceeded to bite a child resulting in injury requiring medical attention. - Police assisted a woman suffering a mental health crisis who claimed her cell phone was attacking her flesh. - A man reported the theft of marijuana plants from his back yard.

September 19

- A citizen contacted police asking for help in finding a long lost relative. The citizen was given tips on several Google searches that could be done. - A 15 y/o girl went to the beer section of a local market and urinated on the floor after she was denied access to a store bathroom. - A woman estranged from her husband for 8 years reported that he was living with her for the past two months and threatening to take the house from her. She was advised to seek legal counsel.

September 20

- A caller reported produce theft at the community garden. Police contacted the suspect who said she was tending to her own plot. - Police responded to a disturbance between a mother and adult son over the mother’s belief his girlfriend was no good for him. - Police checked a car with a man passed out behind the wheel. They found the man, asleep.

September 21

- Police investigated a Craiglist scam where a home was posted for rent but already owned by someone else and lived in. - A caller reported a couple might be on drugs. They would yell at each other one moment and then act “lovey dovey” the next. - Police received a call of a 6 y/o child out of control.

September 22

- A man sadly was found deceased by his gardener. - While patrolling the Fernhill Wetlands, an officer found a man in a vehicle that had a warrant for his arrest. The man was arrested and lodged at the jail. - A caller reported finding a camera in their daughter’s bedroom. Police determined it was a cable connection and not camera.

September 23

- A caller reported a pregnant female in distress or on drugs. An officer checked on the woman who was waiting for the library to open and was not on drugs or in distress. - A caller reported that an officer on a traffic stop was rude and on a “power trip”. A supervisor reviewed body worn camera footage and observed that the officer was completely professional, went out of his way to assist the caller and only gave verbal warnings and no citations. The caller stated they would notify Newberg Police about this complaint even though the supervisor suggested this would not likely accomplish anything. - Police responded to a domestic disturbance involving a bad break-up.

September 24

- A man called to report that an unknown male was requesting nude pictures of his cousin via text. When police called the number, a female answered and then hung up. - A citizen called to ask for a “special pass” to drive his ATV on the street to transport it since he did not own a trailer. It was explained that no such pass existed and advice was given on local trailer rental options. - Police staked out an area after a subject ordered a pizza for delivery using a stolen debit card and asked that it be delivered to a non-addressed street location. Police found three subjects in the area and arrested one for ID Theft after the phone number left for delivery was called and his phone rang.

September 25 - A man reportedly was in the parking lot of a business armed with an ax and scaring people. He then stopped traffic on Pacific Avenue. Police arrested the man and lodged him at the jail for Disorderly Conduct. - A woman called police after her fiancé pushed her and broke her pot pipe. - Officers checked a suspicious vehicle at a multi-business parking lot and found a couple that had arrived looking for a place to have sex. Both were advised of the law and local ordinances.

September 26

- An officer on night patrol observed an intoxicated subject walking to his car from a local establishment. The officer gave the man a courtesy ride home. - Police responded to a residence on a report of an intoxicated man breaking furniture. - A man called to report that his adult intoxicated son who was not allowed in the residence was now climbing through a window to get in.

September 27

- A citizen reported a man lying on the sidewalk who didn’t move after being kicked. Police checked the man who was alive but unfortunately had warrant for his arrest. The man was transported to jail. - Officers responded to disturbance between an ex-girlfriend and ex-boyfriend. The two had been living together and the boyfriend was supposed to be leaving but was dismantling the front door. The man told police he had been the one to purchase the front door so he was taking it with him. - An officer checked on an abandoned baby kitten in the bushes near a residence. Unable to resist the kitten’s calls for help, arrangements were made with a helpful citizen who agreed to care for the kitten until it could be seen by a vet the following day.

September 28

- Police checked on a man near the street shaking in a cold sweat who did not know his own name. The man was transported to the hospital by ambulance. - Two subjects stole a case of beer from a local convenience store. Their conscience may have caught up to them as they immediately brought beer back to the store. - A caller reported a “peeping tom” in the area of 17th & Birch over the past several weeks, described as a younger Caucasian male about 6’ feet tall. While police will step up patrols, the caller was asked to call at the time the subject is actually seen.

September 29

- A woman called to report that she was hearing voices in her head. She agreed to go the hospital for an evaluation. - Police received a call of a man running around in his underwear threatening people. Officers found the man and took him into custody. - A woman called police asking for help in finding her ex-boyfriend.

September 30

- Police responded to a loud karaoke party. - A caller reported seeing marijuana plants on the front porch of a residence. The homeowner was advised that their marijuana plants needed to be moved to the backyard or otherwise out of public view. - Police checked on a man who was reportedly walking down the street and at times on private property yelling at random. He was told to quiet down and to stay off private property.

October 1

- A resident called police to report a man had been knocking on his door for thirty minutes. Officers contacted a process server attempting to serve legal paperwork. - A mother called police after her daughter started hitting her during an argument. While at the scene, the daughter made suicidal statements in the presence of officers. The girl was taken into protective custody and transported to the hospital. - A woman became concerned after her son was stopped for a license plate violation. She believed that she would be arrested because of the license plate issue. She was assured she no warrant would be issued over a license plate violation.

October 2

- A woman reported she was approached by three subjects offering to sell her “crack”. The woman also exhibited some mental health issues. - During an early morning patrol, an officer found two homeless subjects sleeping in a van. One of the occupants explained that although he was homeless; he had a job interview nearby in a couple of hours. The man was wished the best for a successful interview. - A call was received of a man and woman smoking out of a really big bong. Officers were unable to observe the bong but reminded the subjects of applicable laws.

October 3

- A caller reported a subject pushing a baby stroller yelling and acting strange. An officer could not locate the subject but did find an abandoned stroller full of cans. - Police responded to help a man upset over a breakup who wanted to cut his throat. The man was taken into protective custody and transported to the hospital. - Police checked on a man reportedly throwing cans from a bag and talking to himself.

October 4 - A woman called police to complain that her landlord was playing with his genitals and chasing her with a shovel. The landlord assumed she wanted to have a relationship but he assumed wrong. - A woman called to advise police that her attic was locked and that she needed to speak to an officer. She called back and said that matter could wait until later and cancelled the police response. - A man called to report someone harassing him by phone. The man however got upset with the officer talking with him and ended the call.

October 5

- A woman reported that her home was being burglarized and that unknown people were inside her residence. There was no one inside her residence. Officers are working with the Mental Health Response Team at the Sheriff’s Office in getting the woman help. - Police were called to assist in forcing entry into a residence where an occupant required medical assistance. - Police responded to a call of a large fight where the caller could hear loud yelling and stuff being thrown. Officers found two women arguing over laundry.

October 6

- A woman called to report that she received calls for dental appointments and a student loan inquiry for her deceased father-in-law. She is concerned someone has stolen his identification. - Police checked on an unconscious man lying on the floor of a Tri-Met bus. He was transported to the hospital by ambulance for extreme intoxication. - Police responded to reported fight in a parking lot involving one armed with a bat. Police contacted a man who stated that the disturbance started “after a strange man looked at his wife.” There were no visible injuries and no one would otherwise cooperate with police.

October 7

- A citizen called concerned over clown threats. The caller was re-assured that there were no credible threats. - A caller requested advice on what to do with property left behind by an ex-boyfriend. - A caller reported to police a dying squirrel in a yard that was in view of tenants at a nearby group home.

October 8

- A caller reported a volatile domestic disturbance next door. They could hear yelling and screaming. Officers found an open door and occupants watching “The Purge” on video with the surround sound turned up. They agreed to turn it down. - Soon to be newlyweds were found in a vehicle with the windows fogged up in the Ace Hardware parking lot. The two were educated on the appropriate laws and ordinances related to their activity and they decided they would go home. - Police checked on a reported “crazy woman” screaming and tearing up a tree. Officers advised the woman to move along and to leave the tree alone. -

October 9

- Police responded to a domestic disturbance after a man learned his wife was having an inappropriate relationship with his boss. - At a separate domestic disturbance, a husband and wife accused each other of being mentally ill. - Police searched a neighborhood after a young boy thought he saw a clown standing outside his window. Police found no clown in the area.

October 10

- A resident reported 5 men dressed in black wearing masks entered her bedroom from between the air conditioner and a plastic screen. The men reportedly looked around the room, moved her dresser and then disappeared into the closet. The caller denied drug use except some cold medicine and marijuana. - A caller complained of several “dirty looking people” in the area of a shopping center. The caller admitted they were not doing anything wrong; they were just hanging out and missing teeth. - A man called to report issues with his landlord and could not get into his apartment. It turned out the man had locked himself out and had not even tried calling his landlord yet. He was advised to do so or call a locksmith.

October 11

- The woman from the day before called again to report multiple burglars in different corners of her apartment. She again admitted to taking multiple medications and her husband later shared with police that she had recently smoked a “funny tasting” cigarette. A family member will be staying to monitor the situation. - Multiple officers and a K9 unit from Beaverton searched the area after two boys reported a masked man broke a window and attempt to enter their residence. After discrepancies began to surface, the boys finally confessed they had made up the story. Both are facing repercussions. - Police checked on a report of three children being abused by their parents. Officers learned that although divorcing after the father caught their mother cheating, no abuse or domestic violence was occurring.

October 12 - Police arrested a man following the theft of Hostess and Krispy Rice treats from a local convenience store. - Police responded to a domestic disturbance between two people going through a break-up. The man complained he had tools missing and the woman complained she had clothes missing. - A local assisted living center called for one of their elderly residents. The resident reported that her grandson came to visit her and that she was afraid of him and did not want him to return. The center will call police if he returns.

October 13

- A man called police after getting locked inside a laundromat. He hung up on the officer who explained to him how he could get out. - A 15 y/o damaged a residence and hit his parents after getting upset over having his cell phone taken away. He was arrested lodged at the juvenile detention center. - A bartender at a local establishment asked for assistance in removing three males who were “acting crazy”.

October 14

- Police responded to a fight between two males in a parking lot. One was bleeding from the nose upon arrival. Officers determined the fight was between two best friends concerning who made the most money. Neither wanted to press charges against the other. - Police responded to a call of possible shots fired. Officers determined the shots were illegal explosive fireworks being lit to celebrate a man’s acceptance into the Peace Corps. - A man showed up at the hospital with serious injuries claiming that he had been attacked by a clown. Police determined this story to be false. The case is still under investigation.

October 15

- Police assisted on several downed trees and cleared clogged storm drains. - A man arrived at the hospital with a gunshot wound to his hand. The man said his gun accidentally went off while handling it. The case is under investigation. - While responding to an under-age drinking party, an officer located a separate and unrelated under-age party. After getting consent to enter the residence, police found a minor sitting on the toilet and unresponsive from intoxication. The minor was transported to the hospital by ambulance.

October 16

- A woman with a house for sale called a burglary report into police to complain that a realtor let people into the house and a left a toilet seat up. The realtor advised that they were simply doing a showing. The caller was advised to look for another realtor or means to sell her home if this going to be a problem. - A man called to report an assault – but forgot he had already reported it. - A woman called to check to see if she had any warrants for her arrest and wanted the “tall, dark and muscular” officer to contact her.

October 17

- A caller reported that her ex-boyfriend posted nude photos and videos of them on social media and dating sites. Both were willing participants at the time. - A local business called after a verbally abusive man in his 50’s showed up and started throwing bread. The man was gone when police arrived. - A bartender from a local establishment called police after a man had been locked in the bathroom for over an hour. The bathroom apparently could only be locked from the inside according to employees. As officers prepared to breach to door, a key was finally found and used to open the door – to an empty bathroom.

October 18

- The caller reported sending $399 in order to win $2.5 million in prize money and then began to question if it might be a scam. Victim was able to put a stop payment on the check before it could be cashed. - Police contacted an individual who stated her friend was at a nearby store and did not know where he was and seemed confused. Officers found the friend riding around in a motorized cart. The friend believed Martians were in the area and that police were in collusion with them to confiscate his eyeballs. Police deny this assertion. Officer did make arrangement for an ambulance to respond to the scene to transport the man to the hospital for evaluation. - A caller reported a “creepy clown” walking in the area. Officers found a group of children in Halloween costumes and found nothing creepy or criminal.

October 19

- An intoxicated man accused the bartender of a local establishment of stealing nearly all of his $750 in poker winnings. The bartender denied the accusation and shared that the man actually lost his winnings by continuing to play the poker. Machine records pulled and other evidence supported the bartender’s version of events. - Police investigated after concerns were raised for a child raised by parents suffering mental health issues. - Officers responded to a call after loud crying was heard and someone yelled at another to “go away.” A woman was apparently trying to get her cat back from the neighbors. While at the scene, officers recognized another woman who had a warrant for her arrest. She was arrested and transported to jail.

October 20 - A woman arrived in the police lobby stating that an officer wanted to speak to her. This had not been the case. The woman then reported that “strange people” were following her but she could not describe what they looked like or give any other information about them at all. When asked about any possible recent drug use, the woman became upset and walked away. - A man called police to advise that he was testing a “really cool fog machine” in case anyone called to report a fire. - A woman reported harassment to her and current boyfriend at work by an ex-boyfriend. The ex-boyfriend acknowledged contact but said the claims were being exaggerated. He agreed to cease all contact.

October 21

- A citizen reported a man sleeping in her vehicle in her carport. She contacted the man who said he just needed a place out of the rain and then left the area. Police were unable to find the man. - Police responded to a neighbor dispute over traffic issues. One neighbor allegedly told the other he would get a gun and kill him after being confronted about driving too fast. - Police responded to a physical altercation involving spilled alcohol that started over conflict about one being a Trump supporter. The supposed Trump supporter was allegedly pushed but declined to press charges.

October 22

- Police used measured force to take a violent resident into protective custody at a local assisted living center. Staff members had to lock themselves into a room as the resident became out of control and starting hitting them and picked up a broom and starting striking the windows. The resident was taken into custody without injury and transported to the hospital. - Police responded to a parking dispute between neighbors at an apartment complex. One called the other “a terrorist”. - Police responded to a disturbance where two intoxicated people were arguing over their relationship issues. The alcohol involvement was not helping the situation, especially since they happened to be minors. Both were cited for minor in possession of alcohol.

October 23

- A woman picked up the emergency phone outside of the police lobby and said she was in fear for her life. When an officer arrived, she refused to give details and left screaming and yelling. It also appeared she was under the influence of illegal substances. - A woman was called in acting suspicious wearing boots and sweatpants loitering around the liquor store. It was only Missy Misdemeanor, apparently high on controlled substances. - A white 4x4 vehicle was reportedly driving around neighborhoods knocking down garbage cans. Officers could not locate the vehicle and picked up garbage and righted several cans. October 24

- An off-duty deputy reported a woman stripping off her clothes and carrying metal fish sculpture. The woman had her clothes on when police found her. She was on her way to restitution center. - An officer stopped a vehicle for a violation and found a pound of marijuana in the car, far exceeding what is allowed by law. The driver was charged. - A woman vehicle reportedly drove her vehicle over a lawn and then got stuck on a curb. The vehicle also had a flat tire. Police found the car and arrested the driver for DUII after signs of intoxicated were observed.

October 25

- A suspicious vehicle was reported with a man inside. Police found a homeless man living in his vehicle. He moved the vehicle around to different locations to sleep. - Police checked on a woman that reportedly was moving items around outside an antique store. The woman was told to stop. - A woman called police and alleged that older male voice, possibly a neighbor, threatened to kill her over singing “holy, holy holy Gospel songs.” The woman stated the man’s voice came from the kitchen wall and it stated that he couldn’t take it anymore and that the government had sent him to make her stop. Police were unable to locate a man next door.

October 26

- While officers were in the library on an administrative task, a man attempted to leave the library with book and did not follow any check-out procedure. Police caught the man and told him he was not allowed to return to the library. - A caller followed a vehicle running stop lights and swerving all over the road. The vehicle was located at the Grand Lodge. The driver appeared intoxicated but refused sobriety tests. He was taken to jail and his dog to an animal shelter. - A call was received about a bus with blue lights and laughing clowns inside with “you’re going to go missing” written on the side. No such vehicle was found.

October 27

- A caller reported a man pulling a wagon and yelling at trees. - A man was arrested for burglarizing his grandmother’s property. - Police responded to a domestic disturbance in a vehicle. Officers determined a woman had a panic attack while her husband had allegedly been smoking marijuana in the car. Both were not getting along and decided to separate for the night.

October 28 - A caller reported concern for a family member trying to strangle himself with a cord. While officers were on scene, the man switched to a t-shirt and began choking himself. He was taken into protective custody and transported to the hospital. - Police receive a call of a man drinking beer and acting strange. They were unable to locate the man. - A caller reported that a family member was combative and tearing up the house the night before - and now had a thick green fluid coming out of his eyes. Police referred the matter to medical personnel.

October 29

- Police stopped a man for a pedestrian violation then arrested him when it was learned the man had two warrants out for his arrest. - A citizen reported a vehicle driving erratically possibly by an intoxicated driver. Officers located and stopped the vehicle. Although not intoxicated, the driver’s license was suspended at the misdemeanor level. He was arrested and taken to jail. - Police received a call from a male or female screaming from a residence and rambling about random things including curtains. Officers contacted a female who explained that she was having several issues including not knowing how long to cry over having no curtains in her kitchen. The woman had a phone number for the crisis line and had an appointment with her doctor Monday. The woman felt comfort in knowing that the officers on scene did not have curtains in their kitchens either.

October 30

- Numerous political campaign signs were dumped in front of City Hall. The signs were collected and are being held in case their origin can be determined. - Officers assisted Sheriff’s Deputies in breaking up a fist fight between a father and adult son in a parked car. The fight stemmed from a disagreement over their prolific methamphetamine use. - In an unrelated call, police checked on two people reportedly smoking methamphetamine in a vehicle. They were actually smoking marijuana and received citations.

October 31

- A caller reporting a man with a suitcase flipped him off and then ran in front of his car. The man then tried flagging down another car that drove around him. Police contacted the man who said he was headed to Portland, then to Germany. - Police spoke with a woman at the hospital who reported she had been sexually assaulted “about 500 times.” She later recanted. - A resident called police after a man showed up at the front door requesting plastic bags to wear on his feet. Police did not locate the man. Later on a different shift on the opposite end of town, other officers responded to report of a man accusing another man of stealing his wallet. The man was not missing his wallet after all but was wearing two plastic bags for shoes.

November 1

- A man reported his neighbor had just hit a tree with a pipe. Police contacted the neighbor who explained he was just practicing his martial arts moves. - Police responded to a residence where the caller told the 911 dispatcher that his son was drinking too much. Upon arrival, police and medical crews found a man with a broken leg. The man was transported to the hospital by ambulance. - Police were called to check on a man yelling in his front yard. Officers contacted an intoxicated man sitting in a lawn chair in front of his residence. The man went on to express dissatisfaction with his neighbors. He was advised to go to bed.

November 2

- A woman reported finding her vehicle in a different place from where she had parked it. Upon further reflection, she thought it was possible she forgot that she parked it at the location. - A local convenience contacted police after a man threatened the store clerk not to sell beer to his brother. - A man called with concerns about his neighbor possibly driving while intoxicated and abusing his cat.

November 3

- Police checked on a report of two people walking down the road with their faces covered with handkerchiefs. Officers located several trash cans knocked over and some smashed pumpkins. Officers picked up the trash cans. - Police reviewed a report from Children’s Services that Grandma was using the “F” word around the grandkids. No crime was determined. - A caller reported a subject with a plastic bag over his head riding a motorized cart. An officer determined it not a person or a cart, but was a wagon covered in plastic.

November 4

- While driving back to Forest Grove from the jail, a Forest Grove officer spotted a stolen car driving in Cornelius and attempted to stop it. The driver allegedly switched places with the passenger and the vehicle took off at a high rate of speed before crashing. Two occupants were taken into custody. They allegedly had also just committed a theft at Walmart. - Police responded to an assisted living center after a resident assaulted a staff member. The behavior was out of the ordinary for the resident who had no memory of it occurring. The resident was transported by ambulance to the hospital for evaluation. - A woman was scammed in sending $4000 to a subject in Kansas as a processing fee to receive lottery winnings she was notified about via email.

November 5

- An officer on patrol noticed a man duck into the bushes after driving past him. The officer went back and found the man and arrested him after learning he had warrants for his arrest. - A resident reported that he gave a caller his credit card number over the phone after the caller informed him his computer was broken and offered to fix over the internet. The resident was advised to immediately cancel his credit card. - A local merchant reported a man had just passed a fake $20 bill. Officers found the man who had a BB gun in his waistband, a concealed spring action knife and a less than convincing story about the counterfeit bill. The man was arrested and taken to jail.

November 6

- A passerby watched an elderly man fall to the ground and called 911 to report the man was possibly having a heart attack. The caller was limited on time however and was unable to stop and render aid. Police and medical crews responded to help the man. - A woman, upset about her boyfriend allegedly spending all of their money on a prostitute, called to complain about the prostitute now allegedly harassing her. - A clerk locked himself out of a local convenience store again. A customer was able to assist prior to police arrival.

November 7

- Police assisted a woman who called making suicidal statements while admitting that it was against her religion to follow through. - Officers responded to a report of a man running around with a knife. The man was upset about being homeless and some relationship issues. Police determined he had begun to cut himself and transported him to the hospital. - Officers picking up their lunch at a local restaurant came across two musicians with the Portland Youth Harmonic who were trying to get something to eat although running late for their performance. The officers paid for their lunch – and then gave both a ride to their performance.

November 8

- Officers found a missing 11 y/o girl safe after she failed to come home after school. - Police responded to report of two men locked in a dressing room engaged in sex. Officers confronted both subjects who insisted they were only kissing. Both were banned from returning. - Police responded to a report of a man flailing his arms and yelling in a field adjacent to a fast food establishment. Shortly after arrival, officers were told that there was a man nearby growling at people. Police found the man who initially appeared to be unconscious but suddenly jumped up and began crab walking on his hands and feet while screaming incoherently. It was determined the man ingested unknown quantities of methamphetamine, psilocybin mushrooms and heroin. The man had to be chemically sedated by medical personnel before transporting him to the hospital for treatment.

November 9

- Two citizens in separate incidents fell for scams involving iTunes gift cards. No government entity will ever ask for a payment via iTunes gift cards. - A man fled police by bicycle after an officer attempted to stop him for several traffic violations. The man was apprehended and additional charges included possession of methamphetamine and a felony warrant. - A man had nowhere to stay after getting kicked out of an apartment by his girlfriend. Police were able to help with a bed at the Washington County Jail after learning he had a warrant for his arrest.

November 10

- A man called 911 and whispered that he needed medical attention and that someone was in his house in possession of boards. Police and medical personnel found the man to be suffering from delusions. He was transported by ambulance to the hospital. - An 89 year old female at a local assisted living center reported a sexual assault. The suspect is a very elderly man and fellow resident suffering advanced dementia.

November 11

- A manager of a local business called police after an employee refused to leave after being sent home for disciplinary issues. The employee challenged police that they did not know how to do their jobs because he could do what he wanted as a member of the employee union. The employee was advised to recheck his union contract. He complied by leaving the premises. - Police contacted a man in a vehicle parked in front of a bus stop. The man was barefoot and was asked about the large amount of blisters on his feet. The man stated he was hiking in India and believed there were worms in his feet. He declined any offer of assistance. - Officers checked on a woman yelling about the devil being inside her apartment. The woman explained to officers that she heard drumming sounds and other noises coming from above that she captured on tape. She played the tape for officers but nothing could be heard.

November 12

- A man reported his girlfriend has been hitting him for years and once broke his jaw. The investigation is continuing. - Officers responded to a fight between a male and female involving a knife. Officers arrived to find a violent physical fight still in progress inside a residence and had to force their way inside. After a violent struggle with officers, the male subject was subdued and arrested. - Police responded to a domestic disturbance where a daughter did not believe the caller was her mother.

November 13

- A citizen reported a male walking around talking to himself and possibly thinks he’s a tiger. The man was reportedly dressed in Khaki shorts over Ninja Turtle pants. Police did not locate the man. - In the early morning hours, an officer in the area of 19th & Hawthorne observed a woman nearly crash into a roadway median. After catching up to the car and initiating a traffic stop, the woman crashed into a parked car. The woman said was out looking for her husband who went to get more drugs following a drug binge but never returned. The woman was arrested on multiple charges. - A citizen reported a young girl setting a park bench on fire. The girl admitted to stealing a lighter from home and burning an item she found in the park.

November 14

- A man stopped for DUII was allegedly under the influence of marijuana and a stimulant. A urine sample was seized and will be sent to the lab for confirmation. - A man entered a local convenience store and swapped a pack of cigarettes with an empty box and left the store. - A man found drinking in a parking lot was so intoxicated, he was unable to identify himself or describe where he lived. The man was transported to a detox center.

November 15

- A citizen reported credit card charges that were occurring on a deceased family member’s account. - A woman reported her brother-in-law was sneaking into her garage attic and now things were missing from her residence. - Police responded to a disturbance involving a 15 y/o girl armed with a knife. The girl was upset that her ex-boyfriend was seeing another girl and made threatening and suicidal statements. The girl was taken into protective custody by police and transported to the hospital.

November 16

- A citizen received a call at 5:30am from someone requesting a money order in exchange for $75k that would be sent to her. She didn’t fall for the scam. - A 15 y/o boy was taken into custody and transported to a detention facility after he bit his mother and damaged a door during an argument. - An intoxicated man tried to get inside a laundromat to sleep it off. Police instead found a suitable bed for him at the Washington County Jail after learning that alcohol consumption was a violation of his probation.

November 17

- Police looked for a little black pig reportedly running down 16th Avenue from Cedar. They were unable to find it. - An officer was flagged down by a Campus Public Safety officer reporting an extremely intoxicated man on campus. The officer transported the man to a detox center. - A 14 year old female reported to school staff and police that she was cut in the chest and punched by another student. The girl eventually admitted to making up the story.

November 18

- A man lost $350 after wiring the money to claim a new car he was told he had won. The call was a scam. - A citizen reported a pig in the bushes near 17th Avenue, likely related to the call the previous day. Officers located the pig however it eluded capture. - A woman reported that her boyfriend stole $40 from her pocket while she slept.

November 19

- Police were called to a disturbance at a dialysis center. Family members there were fighting over who had power of attorney over another family member’s health care. - Two more calls came in reporting the loose pig, one from an off-duty sheriff’s sergeant. Officers again attempted to locate it without success. - A woman called to report that she was being held hostage. Officers arrived at an assisted living center where the call originated and confirmed the resident making the call was fine.

November 20

- The moderator of an online support group called for police assistance after member indicated they were suicidal over Facebook. Officers contacted the individual who denied having suicidal thoughts. - Police responded to a non-injury crash where a driver was not willing to share information. Upon officer arrival, the man shared all of his appropriate information. - A man stole a package of fruit snacks valued at $1.29 from a local convenience market. He was described as a white male, in his 20’s, wearing a hat with snowflakes on it.

November 21 - Officers returned a 2 y/o old child home after escape from the family residence. - Two residents at a clean and sober house got into an altercation after one of them relapsed after 4 days. - A customer at a chiropractic clinic called to report what initially sounded like an alleged sexual assault. A language barrier and other miscommunication revealed this was not the case and that the matter was concerning a workers compensation claim following prior physical assault.

November 22

- A subject called to report that friends had received text messages from an unknown number informing them that she was dead when she wasn’t. - A man was arrested for DUII, Hit & Run and driving with a suspended license after hitting a parked car and fleeing the scene.

November 23

- Charges were filed after a 13 y/o stole a debit card from his grandparents and made a cash withdrawal. - A new resident at an assisted living center reported their car stolen from the premises. It turned out the assisted living center had the vehicle towed, unaware that it belonged to the new resident. - On one shift alone, officers arrested three individuals for driving under the influence.

November 24

- Police assisted public works personnel throughout the day and evening clearing storm drains and assisting with traffic issues caused by flooding. - Police responded to 5 separate domestic/family related disputes during the Thanksgiving holiday. - A breast pump and diaper bag stolen from a vehicle was located strewn about the roadway on Thatcher Road.

November 25

- Officers helped free a dog that unsuccessfully attempted to escape home through a dryer vent. - While patrolling a city park, an officer found two people in a car. One subject had a no contact order issued by an adjoining county court. A report will be sent and both subjects parted ways for the night. - A man called to complain about his new living arrangement at a residence being managed by his mother. The man reported a light that switched from red to green, a camera at the location and a yellow moving van that arrived at odd hours. The man complained that his mother wasn’t doing anything about it. The man was referred back to his mother as these were not police issues at this time.

November 26, 2016

- A caller asked if medical confidentiality laws applied to pets. They do not. The caller was upset with a veterinarian for sharing medical information about a dog with her family which ruined her Thanksgiving. - A man reported that someone just tried to steal his riding lawnmower. He found the lawnmower in the middle of the street with a bag of Fritos left on it. - A verbal altercation occurred after a woman allegedly told a man to “shut up” after he obnoxiously whistled the song “Closing Time” by the band Semisonic near her driveway.

November 27

- A mother and son were banned from returning to a local store following their poor behavior inside. - A caller reported unknown subject(s) obnoxiously using a “duck call” and an “owl call” in the neighborhood and disturbing residents. No suspects were found after an extensive area check. - A man reported that a pizza restaurant employee made fun of him when he called to inquire about a pizza that was an hour late.

November 28

- A caller reported awakening to the sound of someone entering her home through the back door. Police arrived and checked both inside and outside of the home but found no intruders. They did learn that one of the kids in the residence may have been sneaking back into the house late. - A caller reported that a male was dragging a female into a vehicle in a parking lot. Police responded to the area but found nothing after an extensive area check.

November 29

- A report was received that two transients with a dog were refusing to leave a local business. The transient subjects then began throwing rice crispy treats at the caller. - A caller reported a possible drunk driver. Officers caught up the vehicle and stopped it. The driver was not drunk but eating breakfast in his car. The man was issued a warning about distracted driving and advised to eat his meals before getting behind the wheel. - Officers completed a welfare check on a subject that failed to return to work at a local business after a lunch break. Officers found the subject at home who had fallen asleep for 3 ½ hours past his return to work time.

November 30 - A man reported his mother was allegedly assaulted at an auto body shop. - Forest Grove officers assisted sheriff’s deputies in locating a man that made threats to kill people including police officers. The man had a felony warrant for a past assault on an officer. The man was arrested and transported to jail by deputies. - A woman was arrested after hitting a curb and having several open bottles of liquor in her car. She was allegedly driving while intoxicated.

December 1

- Two more women were arrested in separate incidents for allegedly driving while intoxicated. - An employee at a local convenience store called police after a man left with creamers that he did not immediately put into the coffee he purchased. Police declined to take enforcement action due to inconsistency and confusion with store policy on creamer use. - While completing extra night patrols area near the high school following recent thefts from vehicles, an officer spotted a subject that decided to run. The subject jumped over fences and went through several back yards. A Hillsboro K-9 assisted in tracking down the subject hiding in a back yard. He was taken into custody.

December 2

- A caller reported a 5 y/o child unattended near Maple Street and 18th Avenue. The mother of the child was eventually located and charged with child neglect. - A vehicle side swiped a bridge and hit a power pole after speed racing with another vehicle. The 20 y/o driver and a 17 y/o passenger were fortunately not injured. The driver was charged with reckless driving, driving without a license and driving uninsured. - A man was arrested for disorderly conduct after he yelled at people, stopped traffic and then threatened to punch an officer.

December 3

- A caller reported a woman sitting alone inside a local business with her head between her knees as if she might be upset. Unfortunately the caller waited a half hour before calling and the woman was gone prior to arrival. - A woman contacted police after she received a letter from another law enforcement agency stating they were investigating a complaint she knew nothing about. She apparently forgot she had filed a complaint against another agency for excessive force and assault by a police officer. Officers ran into the woman again later in the evening after she picked a fight with a bouncer at a local establishment. - A woman was transported to jail after she allegedly drove intoxicated, refused field sobriety tests and refused the breath test.

December 4 - A woman provided $750 worth in iTunes gift cards to who she thought was a loan officer. Loan officers do not ask for iTunes gifts cards as payment. - Police investigated the circumstances of a deceased person that also had warrant for his arrest. - While on a traffic stop, an officer was approached by a man complaining of severe pancreatic pain. The officer called for an ambulance and the man was transported to the hospital.

December 5

- A man asked for police assistance after receiving a gaming system in the mail that arrived not as described. - A man ran from police after an officer recognized him as having an outstanding warrant and gave chase. The man was apprehended and claimed injury, demanding to go to the hospital. The man was transported to the hospital and then to jail after he was given a clean bill of health. - Police are looking for a man that stole ho-ho’s and pop tarts from a local convenience store.

December 6

- Callers reported a car crash and a man leaving the scene. Police went to the vehicle owner’s home nearby who refused open the door claiming he was “just too tired” to speak to police face to face and then wanted to report his car as “stolen”. The investigation is continuing. - A woman called police to complain about Facebook posts she did not like. - A man became upset after being told to leave a cold weather shelter due to his intoxication.

December 7

- Police handled a disturbance between two individuals suspected of going off their prescribed medication and replacing it with methamphetamine. - An officer jump started a vehicle for a stranded motorist with a dead battery. - Officers checked on a despondent woman who planned to end her life by staying outside in her car until she froze to death. The woman was placed into protective custody and transported to the hospital.

December 8

- Police responded to several weather related calls during the area winter storm. - A woman called police and alleged her that her step-dad threatened to kill her. Her step-dad denied the allegation. - Employee at a local business called about a man in a vehicle that had been parked in the lot for about an hour. Officers contacted the man who was sleeping his car after getting into a fight with his wife and was waiting for things to cool down.

December 9 - A man reported his wife sending what he thought was a suicidal text indicating “it was over.” Officers contacted the wife who denied being suicidal; it wasn’t her life that was over but rather her marriage. - Officers assisted the sheriff’s department with a pursuit that ended with a DUII arrest. - A caller reported loud music and people vomiting near Main Street. Officers found no noise, people or vomit in the area.

December 10

- A man complained that another man high on methamphetamine confronted him on a bus. - A resident called to file harassment charges against a neighbor for calling them in for arguing. The resident was advised that perhaps the neighbor would stop calling if the screaming and yelling stopped or at least reduced in volume. - A woman was stopped for several traffic violations, appeared intoxicated and refused roadside tests. She also refused to take a breath test. She spent the evening in jail.

December 11

- A man reported he was sexually assaulted with a serrated knife and that police were involved. Officers later learned the man suffered from schizophrenia and had made similar reports in the past. - A man called to speak to an officer about getting off drugs and making positive changes in his life. His efforts were short lived after the following patrol shift responded to his residence on a disturbance where he admitted to drug use and was arrested for violating his probation for prior drug arrests. - A woman called to complain that voices were coming from her walls. She called back upset with the dispatcher and police when they did not solve the problem. Officers confirmed the woman was receiving treatment for mental health issues.

December 12

- A man called to ask for a bullet back from an investigation where he accidently shot himself in the hand. - A woman complained that her ex-boyfriend will not stop calling her. - A resident of a local assisted living center called to report she was being held against her will south of Yakima. While the location she reported being at was technically accurate, her situation was not. Officers found her watching CSI on television in her room and not being held against her will.

December 13

- A caller wanted police to apprehend a man claiming he “was an illegal” and wanted police to “ship him back.” Police do not enforce immigration law. - A caller reported their Christmas lights stolen. - A student allegedly sent threatening Instagram messages to another student following a fight.

December 14

- A man reported that his wife threatened to plant drugs in his vehicle and then call police so that he would get pulled over and arrested. - A vehicle reportedly slid on a snow covered road striking a subject on a snow sled. Fortunately there were no serious injuries. - A citizen complained about neighbor singing karaoke.

December 15

- A call was received about a distraught woman outside of a local convenience store talking about “not wanting to back to the punishment room.” The woman was gone on police arrival. - Police responded to an out of control 11 y/o child that was attacking parents, throwing things, hitting and attempting to bite. The child also jumped from a second story window. Police placed the child into protective custody for transport to the hospital. - A caller complained about a neighbor’s snowman. It was allegedly constructed to show the snowman holding his genitals and the caller was concerned about the children in the area being exposed to it.

December 16

- A man complained that his wife locked him out of their home. Police were able to find the man an alternate location to stay when it was learned he had a warrant for his arrest. - Police arrested a woman for allegedly stealing beer and wine from a local convenience store after recognizing her on surveillance footage from a previous call for service. She was later arrested. - A woman complained about people talking to her using audio equipment from her basketball. Officers offered mental health assistance but she declined.

December 17

- A woman reported that someone hacked her cell phone and caused her to miss a text from her boss which caused her to lose her job. - A citizen flagged down an officer to turn over toys for a toy drive. The officer collected the items and delivered them to the fire department. - A citizen flagged down an officer and wanted the sidewalks treated with salt. The citizen was referred to another city department.

December 18 - Officers received several calls throughout the night regarding altercations between a couple who were arguing loudly and chasing each other around their apartment complex. Police eventually took the man into protective custody after allegedly ingesting a dangerous amount of vitamins. - Police received a call about a suspicious person with a flashlight lurking in the backyard of a vacant lot. It was an FGPD officer doing a routine premise check. - Police were called after a woman showed up at a location and refused to leave. Officers were only too familiar with the woman, Missy Misdemeanor. Officers were concerned for Missy’s welfare with weather and other conditions and transported her to the hospital.

December 19

- Street signs, including the poles, were stolen twice from a neighborhood intersection. - Police checked on a person reportedly breaking into a vehicle. It was the vehicle owner who had locked their keys in the car. - A caller reported a burglary in progress. It was a friend accessing the home to walk the homeowner’s dog.

December 20

- A woman reported that a man was threatening to charge her with adultery. The woman explained that she and her husband have an open relationship and wanted to know if she could be charged. Adultery is not a crime. - A man ran from police after being stopped. Police gave chase and apprehended the man who was in possession of a large bag of methamphetamine. He was taken to jail. - Officers responded to a call about a beaver stuck in a trap. The animal had died before police arrived.

December 21

- A caller reported that $150 cash, phone cables, clothing, and ‘a friend’s’ bong had been taken from her son’s unlocked vehicle overnight. - A woman called police after her neighbor reportedly harassed and threatened her with a gun, but could not provide any information to substantiate her story. Officers were advised that there was no one matching the woman’s description next door. The woman later admitted she had fabricated the story and was arrested for initiating a false police report. - A caller phoned police reporting two women in the neighborhood offering free house cleaning.

December 22

- Police were called to intervene in a fight between two brothers over a video game. - A woman reported losing all of her wallet and all of her money while shopping at a local store. She called back after finding the wallet and money in her coat pocket.

December 23

- Police responded to a domestic disturbance between a husband and wife arguing about whose mother they were going to visit over the holidays. - A citizen phoned police after finding a “kill list” written on the wall in the bathroom of a local business.

December 24

- A woman met with police to make inquiry on two homicide investigations, including one where she was the alleged victim. The woman was upset that the man who killed her had gotten away with the crime. The woman was reminded that she was actually very much alive. Officers did not determine the woman to be a threat to herself or others. - A woman reported that a neighbor stopped by asking to use her phone. She reluctantly agreed but then starting getting contacted by female Facebook friends stating the neighbor was using her phone asking to meet up with them. Police later found the neighbor still with the phone along with a handset from the landline phone that he also took. He was arrested for theft. - Police arrested a man for DUII after observing a vehicle driving at night without headlights. It was the man’s third DUII arrest.

December 25

- A man called with concerns about his ducks and chickens being around his roomate’s dog that is on an “all meat diet.” - Police were called to check on a man hearing voices telling him to do bad things. The man agreed to voluntarily go to the hospital and was transported by ambulance. Police responded to six mental health related calls in all. - While in the Bi-Mart parking lot and officer heard a crash and observed a pick-up crash into the side McDonalds in the drive-through. The driver passed field sobriety tests but was arrested for Reckless Driving and Criminal Mischief.

December 26

- Police were called back to the address from the previous day on a disturbance. Subjects were arguing after the meat eating dog killed the roommate’s duck. - A man reported seeing a colorful umbrella walking along a fence line without a person but could still hear footsteps. Police checked the area and found no umbrellas or people.

December 27 - Police responded to a domestic disturbance between a father and adult son over a pet snake. - After hearing a loud disturbance, an officer tracked the noise to a residence where a man lost his car keys and was trying unsuccessfully to convince his wife to allow him to borrow her keys to get to work.

December 28

- Police responded to a tenant dispute over a shared bathroom. - A caller became upset after a neighbor sent an unwanted Christmas card when it was specifically requested that no card be sent.

December 29

- A caller complained that downstairs neighbor smoking marijuana was causing him breathing difficulty. - Police responded to a dispute between two transients over property and squatting rights. - A woman reported that her son borrowed her car the previous week and never returned it. The son called on Christmas Eve asking for gas money in order to return but never showed.

December 30

- A man called to report a sexual assault that occurred 30 years prior. - A man associating himself as a Sovereign Citizen was pulled over for driving with “private” and unlawful license plates. He refused to identify himself or present a license. The man was arrested, transported to jail and his vehicle towed. - A caller reported observing a box in a local park stating “free cookies” and was afraid to look inside. Officers checked the box and found it full of presumably free cookies.

December 31

- Officers checked on a man who appeared confused laying on the sidewalk downtown. The man was sober but was looking for an open liquor store. - A man came to the police department to report that older men in 7 different cars were out looking for him. - Police received a call that a naked and hysterical woman had assaulted a man. Police found the woman, fortunately clothed at the time and a man, nearly unconscious and injured. It turned out both had been out drinking when the man suggested introducing another female into the relationship. The suggestion did not go over well with his partner. She was arrested for assault transported to jail.