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Payson Police Report: June 2-7, 2014

Payson Police Report


June 2

Police did extra patrol at Beer Can Flat, as well as in the Taylor subdivision, at the hospital, Mt. View Apartments, and a local trailer park.

At 2 AM, an officer made contact with a male who was seen walking near the bowling alley. The man spoke little English, according to the report. Officer determined he was not going to cause any problems and let him go.

Identity fraud handled. A female reported that an unknown person had used her Social Security number and/or taxpayer identification number to file taxes for 2013.

Officer was dispatched to do a welfare check, which resulted in a male being transported and admitted to Utah Valley Hospital, as per Wasatch Mental Health.

Theft from a locker at the pool was reported. A cell phone and cash were taken. The phone was returned, but not the money.

Police were dispatched to McDonalds on a report of a suspicious detail. A male was seen walking down the street in a bright orange jumpsuit and aroused the suspicion of the caller, who thought he might be an escaped jail inmate. He was not and he was okay.

Police dealt with an intoxicated male who was acting belligerently, yelling profanities and threatening to “kick the [expletive]” out of his kids. He had been in the Smith’s grocery store and was asked to leave and not come back. His wife and children were with him.

Suspicious situation was handled. Officer spotted a male standing by a car. Known as “The Huffer,” he was suspected as having plans to huff the fumes from the vehicle’s gas tank. He was told to go home.

An intoxicated female had reported to police that she was afraid to go outside, in that she had been robbed. Property was located.

Dispatched to a lost wallet report. The reporting person stated he was not sure as to whether he had lost his wallet while cleaning out his car or if someone had taken it.

Officer located the father of a juvenile who had accidentally broken a window at Taylor School. The father and employee at the school agreed to work out fixing the window, in lieu of charges being filed.
During the week, police investigated several traffic accidents. Most of them were non-reportable.
Police checked on alarm and hang-up calls. None needed police action.

June 3

Police were called to the swimming pool on a report of a sex offense.

Dispatched to Walmart on a delayed theft report. A car was seen pulling into the parking lot. A male and a female were reportedly seen exiting a vehicle and then entering the store. The male was seen taking DVDs out of their packaging and leaving the store without paying for them. The female was seen taking two flower arrangements from an outdoor display in front of the store. They then got into their vehicle and drove away, and were not located.

Lost property reported: A wallet.

Officer took a report of a stolen child’s scooter.

Police were dispatched to a report of a suspicious male inside of the reporting person’s detached garage. Officers arrested him for trespassing, abuse of a psychotoxic chemical, and disorderly conduct. He was transported and booked into the Utah County Jail.

An officer was dispatched to a male walking around the LDS churches, getting into the flower beds. Officers responded to the area, but could not find anyone.

Family problem handled. No violence involved.

Officer was dispatched on a theft detail. Suspect, known, had fled the area and police were unable to locate the person. Suspect will be long-formed on a theft charge.

Juvenile problem. A male juvenile was upset with his mother, was yelling, and apparently out of control. However, when he saw the police he calmed down and behaved.

June 4

Dispatched to a stolen vehicle. Keys were left in the vehicle, along with two firearms. Officer needs more information on the firearms. Vehicle listed with NCIC.

Child abuse reported. No further information.

Police were dispatched to a report of a missing juvenile. The boy was found a short time later at his friend's’ house and returned home safely.

Officer was dispatched to 636 South 680 East on juveniles riding a 4-wheeler and motorcycle up and down the street. Officer responded to the area but was unable to locate them.

Police were dispatched to 2415 West Salem Canal Road on a report of a found two-year-old boy.
Utah County Sheriffs had responded; the child’s grandmother came for the little boy.

Vehicle burglary at 211 South 600 West. Multiple items were taken from the unlocked vehicle. Case was referred to investigations.

Vehicle burglary: Unknown person(s) entered an unlocked vehicle and took loose change totaling less than $5. Case was referred to investigations. This occurred in the area of 211 South 650 West.
Vehicle burglary at 1045 South 1700 West. A Garmin GPS was stolen from another vehicle. Burglary at 428 South 1000 West was referred to investigations.

June 5

A citizen reported that a red bicycle had been found in her yard about five days prior.  It had been left leaning against some bushes there. The bike was taken to the police office.

Theft was referred to investigations. No further information available.

Officer picked up a trap containing a large raccoon.

During the week, police herded five horses into a corral.

June 6-7

Theft detail: Officer discovered 250 feet of copper welding lead had been stolen. The case was referred to investigations.

Suspicious detail handled. Male received a request for money. He believed it to be a scam. Call was found to be a definite scam.

Police were dispatched to the area of 695 East 450 North regarding people lighting off fireworks and being noisy.

Loud music reported. Police talked with those responsible and they promised to turn it down.
Police were dispatched to two juvenile boys going through lockers at the pool, possibly stealing items. Juveniles were found to have not been stealing items and were released.

Responding to Walmart on a sex offense report resulted in a male being cited for lewdness.

Case of a family problem was referred to investigations for a follow up.


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