105°F
weather icon Clear

Police Blotter, Jan. 17

Jan. 8, 9:52 a.m.

A man called the police and said he went to work at 7:30 a.m., and when he came out his 2006 Nissan Sentra was gone.

Jan. 8, 3:48 p.m.

Officers received a report of several syringes near a tree. They responded and found eight syringes and disposed of them.

Jan. 8, 9:59 p.m.

A man called the police and said his wife was receiving texts containing pictures of kids and a gun from an unknown number.

Jan. 9, 1:45 p.m.

A man called and said he thought he had a spinal aneurysm caused by cocaine use. He said he last used it at 2 a.m. and the classic signs are a headache and he had a headache.

Jan. 9, 2:59 p.m.

Officers received a report of an elderly man lying on the ground who seemed like he couldn’t get up.

Jan. 9, 4:06 p.m.

Officers received a report of a large group of kids who were throwing things at cars.

Jan. 11, 12:48 a.m.

A man called the police and said while he was in bed he heard a door shut and then his alarm went off. Officers responded and found the residence to be clear.

Jan. 11, 11 a.m.

Officers received a report of a woman going through someone’s trash and hiding in the bushes.

Jan. 12, 10:49 a.m.

Officers received a report of baby that had been crying all night. The caller said normally a man and woman live at that location but this morning there had been a number of men coming in and out of the apartment. Officers responded and determined there was no emergency.

Jan. 12, 12:02 p.m.

A man called the police and said he had questions about how to secure a weapon so he could go to the dam.

Jan. 12, 4:02 p.m.

A woman came into the police station to speak to an officer about her 14-year-old and 12-year-old sons who were fighting in the car.

Jan. 12, 11:31 p.m.

Officers responded to a smoke alarm and found something smoldering in a clothes hamper. They put the fire out and there were no more hazards at that time.

Jan. 13, 3:47 p.m.

Officers received a report of a man urinating on the side of the road.

Jan. 13, 5:09 p.m.

A man contacted the police and said he had drone footage of homeless camps in the area and he wanted an officer to look at it.

Jan. 14, 12:35 a.m.

A man called and said another man grabbed him at the gym. He said the man was half naked and in the shower.

Jan. 14, 7:09 a.m.

Officers received a report from a Realtor who drove by an empty home but the lights were on and a strange vehicle was parked nearby. Officers checked the house and said it did not look like anyone was gaining access to it. They determined the vehicle was actually parked at another address.

Jan. 14, 9:25 a.m.

A woman called the police and wanted to speak to an officer about her 14-year-old grandson who was getting vapes purchased for him by adults. An officer told her it was illegal for an adult to purchase that for her grandson. She said she would confront the person doing it.

Jan. 14, 11:34 a.m.

A woman called and wanted to discuss a piece of construction material that had hit her vehicle.

MOST READ
LISTEN TO THE TOP FIVE HERE
THE LATEST
Teamwork stressed for BC’s public schools

When walking into the Boulder City High School cafeteria last Wednesday, it was almost like stepping back in time nearly 100 years.

Lady Eagles have lofty season expectations

Featuring a roster full of key returnees, Boulder City High School girls volleyball is looking to make an extended postseason run this season.

Plenty of questions surround champs

Coming off a state championship, Boulder City High School girls tennis is coming into the season with some question marks.

 
Lake Mead sets a record low. It’s only the beginning

For a few hours on Friday, the reservoir that provides nearly all of Southern Nevada’s drinking water dipped to its lowest level ever since it was filled in the 1930s.

Giving back

Saturday evening, Calvary Chapel Boulder City hosted a back-to-school event at Veterans Memorial Park. There, free school supplies and clothing were given out to families. In addition, toys were raffled off, there were free hamburgers, live music and an appearance by the Boulder City Fire Department. Pastor Jason King said he was very happy with the turnout and wished to thank all of those who donated to the event.

Now, that’s a really good idea !

We generally expect our leaders to be educated, smart, and well-informed. More often than not, we support, elect, and follow those who appear to have an answer for everything. But good leaders don’t know everything. And the very best ones know that they don’t know everything.

Sound decisions keep Boulder City costs down

Boulder City residents occasionally ask how the city is able to have one of the lowest property tax rates in the state, and still provide needed functions such as police, fire, and public parks. In addition to land leases that provide 35% of our general fund budget, we also look at ways to keep costs down. As the city’s Purchasing, Grants and Risk manager for the last eight years, I have seen the city make decisions that keep us lean.

Renovation begins on former Milo’s

For those driving through town, it’s hard to miss work on what will be a new Italian eatery in a very iconic location of Restaurant Row, which was once owned and operated by the late Milo Hurst, who helped revitalize Boulder City’s downtown area.

Boulder Theatre to open its doors to events

Whether as a location for builders of Hoover Dam to escape the heat, a place to see movies with families, friends or a date, or a venue to enjoy ballet performances, the Boulder Theatre has been a favorite local historical landmark for nearly a century.