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Police blotter

Oct. 13, 2015, 2:26 a.m.

A woman contacted Boulder City police about her ex-husband, who she says was standing outside of her home snapping pictures. She says the former couple is going through a custody battle. Officers gave the woman information on protection orders.

 

Oct. 14, 2015, 11:16 p.m.

A woman complained that someone broke in and stole the keys to her car while she was staying at Tom's Boulder Inn. After police called the woman's mother to come to the scene, the woman's car keys were found.

 

Oct. 15, 2015, 12:46 p.m.

Police issued a search warrant for a man's home. After unsuccessfully trying to contact the subject six times, through phone and text, the officers forced entry, finding no one inside. The officers then searched the home and surrounding area for the subject, but to no avail. It is unknown what the warrant was originally issued for.

 

Oct. 15, 2015, 1:28 p.m.

A woman said a man she knows stole her vehicle and money some time between the hours of 4 p.m. and 6 a.m. The male was visiting her home, and took money and keys, according to the woman. The woman did not, however, want to file a report.

 

Oct. 15, 2015, 3:23 p.m.

Police were called to the scene of a domestic dispute in which a woman accused her husband of yelling at her and their kids, throwing clothes and threatening to hit her. When cops arrived, the female wasn't there. The male said she started the argument because the husband was lazy, which he attributed to back pain. Verbal warnings were given.

Officers were called for another domestic dispute involving the same couple at 6:55 p.m., with the woman now having a contusion on her head. The husband had been drinking, according to the police report, but said his wife put her hands on him first. The woman received medical attention.

 

Oct. 15, 2015, 9:16 p.m.

A man was hiding in his car when he called the cops about his former friend, who was yelling and screaming at him. According to the the subject, his friend was yelling, screaming and walking toward his car with an object in hand. He remained in the vehicle until cops arrived. No charges were filed.

 

Oct. 16, 2015, 2:55 p.m.

A woman reported her missing child to police. The woman said her child ran outside after their missing dog. Later, the dog returned and her child did not. The woman's child was later found by another citizen and returned home.

 

Oct. 17, 2015, 12:30 a.m.

After allegedly refusing sex with the landlord, a woman told police she was kicked out of her house. When police offered her a ride to her next destination, she refused, opting to catch the city bus.

 

Oct. 18, 10:44 a.m.

Two light poles fell over on Northridge Street from possible heavy winds, according to police. Electrical lines were spread all across the street, and public works was called to clean up. There was no reported loss of power.

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