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Nov. 12, 6:52 p.m.

Police received a report of a car burglary near Boulder City Pool.

Nov. 13, 4 p.m.

Police received a report of a man lying on the sidewalk near the old Boulder City Airport, with his head on his hands and lots of bags lying around him. A second caller stated the man was making a bed and taking a nap.

Nov. 13, 5:49 p.m.

Police received a report of a man threatening people at a bus stop. He was given a ride by police to city limits.

Nov. 14, 11:49 a.m.

A woman called police after finding drug paraphernalia in her daughter’s room.

Nov. 14, 12:17 p.m.

A driver was arrested for driving under the influence, after running into two parked cars on Wyoming Street.

Nov. 14, 7:46 p.m.

Police received a report of a woman screaming and running down the street in the area of Jeri Lane, claiming to have been chased by an intruder.

Nov. 15, 5:13 a.m.

Police received a report of a vehicle hitting a light pole near Boulder City High School. The caller said the male driver was talking to himself and smoking something from a glass pipe. An additional witness said the man tried to hit her while she was riding her bike and then pulled in front of her to stop her. Police interviewed the man and released him.

Nov. 15, 12:24 p.m.

Police received a report of a home burglary.

Nov. 15, 4:09 p.m.

Police received a report of a woman pulling a knife and a gun on an employee at Boulder Inn &Suites.

Nov. 16, 11 a.m.

A business owner reported finding syringes in a parking lot next to the business.

Nov. 16, 12:45 p.m.

A Regional Transportation Commission bus driver contacted police with information about a woman selling prescription drugs on the bus in Boulder City.

Nov. 17, 3:32 p.m.

A man contacted police to report that he and his dog were attacked by a pit bull while walking on a trail. The man said he had minor cuts on his finger and was on the way to the hospital.

Nov. 17, 5:50 p.m.

A man called police to report another man threatening him and claiming he had several firearms.

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