Thursday, November 19, 2009

Police Blotter November 14, 2009

GRAFFITI

On November 6, 2009 Sheridan Police Officers responded to the 3300 block of West Oxford Ave. on a report of graffiti. When the officer arrived, he contacted the reporting party, who is a park ranger with South Suburban Parks and Recreation. The reporting party stated that someone had tagged the inside of the men’s restroom by the picnic area. The officer found that the suspect had tagged the white wall inside the restroom with a green marker. The damage is valued at approximately $107.00; this case has been forwarded to the Graffiti Task Force.

THEFT

On November 5, 2009 Sheridan Police Officers responded to the 3600 block of River Point Parkway on a report of a theft. When the officers arrived the reporting party stated she parked her Black and Red Ponderosa Mountain Bike valued at $700.00 in front of the store while she went inside. When the reporting party returned about 15 minutes later the bike was missing. The officer checked the video surveillance tape and observed a white male hanging around the bike rack; the male party walked around the shopping complex, then returned to the bike rack and took the unsecured bike from the bike rack and rode southbound through the parking lot.

GRAFFITI

On November 2, 2009 a Sheridan Police Officer was patrolling the area of the 3300 block of W. Hampden Ave., when he found a 2003 Nissan truck that was parked in front of a business that had been tagged with neon pink spray paint. The damage is valued at $130.00, the case has been forwarded to the Graffiti Task Force.

VICIOUS ANIMAL

On November 4, 2009, Sheridan Neighborhood Services Investigator responded to the 3800 block of South Lowell Blvd. on a report of two people that had been attacked by three dogs. When the Neighborhood Services Investigator arrived one of the victims, stated that he was walking in front of the house that had three dogs inside a fenced yard. The victim stated that the dogs jumped the fence and ran after him, one of the dogs was able to bite him several times on the right calf. The second victim stated that he was also attacked by the three dogs, but because he was wearing long jean pants, the dogs were unable to break the skin. The dogs were taken from the house and placed in bite quarantine at the shelter in Golden. The owner of the dogs was charged with several animal violations and given a pending court date.

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Police Blotter November 6, 2009

Domestic Violence Assault

On October 31, 2009 at approximately 4:40 p.m., Sheridan Police responded to the 3600 block of S. Irving St. on a physical disturbance. When officers arrived on scene they observed a male run into the residence and close the door. Officers learned that the male just assaulted his ex wife and mother in law during an argument. Officers attempted to make contact with the male suspect who ran into the residence but he refused to answer the door. Officers negotiated with the male and were eventually able to talk him into coming out of the residence. The male suspect was arrested on domestic violence charges and twenty five thousand dollars in traffic warrants. After processing the suspect was transported to the Arapahoe County Jail.

DUI Hit and Run

On November 1, 2009 at approximately 2:40 a.m., a Sheridan officer was patrolling in the 4000 block of S. Federal Blvd. and observed a male yelling at another vehicle leaving a parking lot. The officer learned that the vehicle that left the parking lot just backed into another vehicle then fled. The officer was able to catch up to the fleeing vehicle several blocks away. The driver was ultimately arrested for DUI and hit and run.

2nd Degree Assault

On November 1, 2009 at approximately 3:00 a.m., a Sheridan officer responded to Porter Hospital reference an assault that occurred near the 4400 block of S. Federal Blvd. When the officer arrived it was learned that two victims were assaulted in the street near a party they attended. The victims stated that a car full of males pulled up in the street and began assaulting the first victim. The second victim attempted to help the first victim but was also assaulted by the suspects. During the altercation one of the victims was struck with an unknown metal object. The victims stated they don’t know who the suspects are and were unable to provide any descriptions.

Shots Fired

On November 1, 2009 at approximately 4:35 a.m., Sheridan Officers responded to the 3400 block of S. Platte River Dr. on shots fired. When officers arrived on scene they learned that someone was shooting a gun in the complex. Officers found several objects that were struck by bullets in the complex. Officers also learned that one of the bullets struck a window and missed a victim by several feet. While searching the area an officer noticed a person acting suspicious looking out a window. Officers contacted the residence and observed a handgun during a protective sweep of the residence. A suspect was taken into custody and ultimately transported to the Arapahoe County Jail charged with multiple criminal charges.

Police Blotter October 30, 2009

Enticement of a Child

On October 24, 2009 at approximately 9:00 p.m., a Sheridan officer was patrolling in the 3100 block of W. Oxford Ave. when he was flagged down by a group of juveniles. The officer learned that one of the female juveniles was walking across the high school parking lot when an older model red or orange colored vehicle pulled up to her. The driver was an adult male and told her to get in the car. The juvenile victim screamed and ran towards her group of friends that were ahead of her in the parking lot. The suspect vehicle fled the parking lot and has not been located at this time.

Motor Vehicle Theft

On October 27, 2009 at approximately 11:15 p.m., Sheridan Police responded to the 1800 block of W. Oxford Ave. on a reported motor vehicle theft. When the officer arrived it was learned that the victim parked his vehicle in a parking lot for several hours and when he returned, the vehicle was gone. The vehicle has been entered into a nationwide database as an active stolen vehicle.

Motor Vehicle Theft

On October 27, 2009 at approximately 2:45 p.m., Sheridan Police responded to the 3400 block of W. Quincy Ave. on a reported recovered motor vehicle theft. Officers learned that the victim’s vehicle was stolen from a parking lot in the 3400 block of W. Quincy Ave. during the previous night. The victim began searching the area and located her vehicle in the 4400 block of S. Lowell Blvd. At this time there are no investigative leads in this case.

Shoplifting

On October 29, 2009 at approximately 7:40 p.m., Sheridan Police responded to the 3700 block of S. River Point Parkway on a shoplifting. When officers arrived on scene it was learned that several suspects entered the store and began collecting merchandise. The suspects then ran out of the front doors and fled in a gray colored Nissan. An employee of the business was able to obtain a license plate from the vehicle as it fled. Officers are actively investigating this case.