76°F
weather icon Clear

Police Blotter

Oct. 11, 8:14 a.m.

A caller reported to police that a $3,000 mechanized hammer attachment had been stolen from the construction equipment stored at the staging area.

Oct. 11, 10:48 a.m.

A woman called officers to report that a man had come into the church stating that the government was torturing him and paying people $1,000 to harass him, and that the government’s goal was to push him to hurt others. The subject planned to return in the hopes of speaking to a pastor.

Oct. 11, 12:52 p.m.

A social worker called police to report that a client of hers had been the victim of domestic abuse that had been improperly reported when her former boyfriend had battered her, then lied to police, stating that another person was responsible for the assault.

Oct. 12. 12:19 a.m.

A man flagged down police and informed them that he had found a pair of large dogs on the dry lake bed; officers collected the dogs for transport to the animal shelter.

Oct. 12, 2:28 a.m.

A woman called police to complain that while she was out riding her horse in the arena at Boulder City Horseman’s Association, she heard and saw a group drinking and being loud in one of the barns; officers determined that no one in the barn was driving.

Oct. 12, 12:25 p.m.

A man called to complain to police that a driver was “road raging” and had passed him aggressively at a stop sign, fish tailing as he went by. Although he called intent on signing a complain, he was satisfied by an apology from the other driver.

Oct. 13 10:46 a.m.

A man called police stating that, though he lived in California, his daughter lived in Boulder City and reported getting into a fight with her boyfriend the day before, though he had since left. According to the man, his daughter claimed there was a bullet hole in the bedroom door, and so he felt obligated to report it, but when police arrived the man’s daughter denied knowing about any such damage.

Oct. 13, 2:25 p.m.

A man called to complain that he was unable to pick up his shirt at the dry cleaners because it was permanently closed; officers advised the man to contact the constable.

Oct. 13, 11:16 p.m.

A caller reported that two men had pushed their way into the caller’s home, assaulted the caller’s friend and broke items in the house. The caller knew the suspects and officers were able to make an arrest and transport the suspect to Clark County Detention Center.

THE LATEST
Former fire chief Gray discusses termination

The past few weeks have been a whirlwind for the city, and specifically the fire department, as questions of whether or not Will Gray was still employed as that department’s chief spread through town.

Breeding proposal breeds opposition

Judging by the number of people speaking out against it during public comment at the last city council meeting and the tone of numerous social media posts, the proposal to allow for licensed pet breeders to operate in Boulder City is itself breeding a growing opposition. And the opposition appears to be spilling over into other pet-centric issues, including the fact that, unlike anywhere else in Clark County, Boulder City does not require dogs to be on a leash in public.

Wanted: A good home for theater seats

For those who have either grown up in Boulder City or are longtime residents, the Boulder City Theatre holds a special place in the hearts of many.

Hangars and OHVs and pool people, oh my

In a meeting with only two council members present in the room (and the other three on the phone) and in which the major attention was divided between a contentious possible law concerning pets and the fact that the city manager had announced he was leaving for a new job on the East Coast, the council did take a series of other notable actions.

Look, up in the sky…

Ron Eland/Boulder City Review

Council hears plan for golf course turf reduction

Reducing water usage in Southern Nevada has been a subject that has affected the look of clean, green Boulder City multiple times in the past year.

City confirms fire chief no longer employed

After more than two weeks of inquiries by the Boulder City Review, late Tuesday afternoon the city confirmed that Boulder City Fire Chief Will Gray is no longer employed.

Residents weigh in on 99 Cents Store’s shuttering

In what came as a surprise to many who are frequent shoppers, officials from 99 Cents Only Stores announced last week that all of their 371 locations will be closing over the next several weeks.

Four suspects arrested in graffiti case

On Jan. 22, many residents were shocked by a rash of graffiti throughout town, which included the historic Boulder City Theatre.