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Aug. 25, 7:07 p.m.

A caller told police that a registered sex offender was hanging around the park and watching kids.

Aug. 26, 6:41 a.m.

Police received a call about a man who was slumped over by a Dumpster. The man told police that he was walking his dog and his hip was hurting.

Aug. 26, 12:54 p.m.

A caller told police that someone threw a cup of an unknown substance through a window.

Aug. 26, 4:45 p.m.

A woman told police that a man was taking pictures of kids at a park. She said she thought it was weird that he was doing that.

Aug. 26, 5:20 p.m.

A man told police that someone stole a bike rack off of his car. The man said the rack was worth about $500 when it was new, though it had been purchased several years ago.

Aug. 27, 12:36 a.m.

A woman told police that someone was trying to break into her bedroom window.

Aug. 27, 8:18 a.m.

Police received a call about a man who threatened to shoot a woman because she would not let him watch "Miami Vice."

Aug. 28, 7:47 a.m.

Police received a call about a snake in a resident's kitchen.

Aug. 29, 9:40 p.m.

A man told police his car had been vandalized with toilet paper and feminine hygiene products.

Aug. 30, 8:06 p.m.

Police received a call about a mailbox that had been pried open.

Aug. 31, 1:49 a.m.

A man told police that a large coyote came into his yard and attacked his cat. The man said the coyote ran away after he sprayed it with mace.

Aug. 31, 8:54 p.m.

A man was cited for driving 90 mph in a 55-mph zone.

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