Police & Sheriff Calls, Feb. 27- March 1
February 27
Out of Gas: Deputies assisted a 36 year-old woman stranded on I-39 at mile marker 171 when she ran out of gas at 10:34 PM.
Unlucky Thief: Police cited a 24 year-old man at 6:02 PM after he was caught stealing $55 worth of lottery scratch-off tickets and $160 in other unknown merchandise from Trig’s, 1600 Academy Ave.
Tokin’ After Dark: Three teen-aged males, two 18 year-olds and a 17 year-old, were caught being inside the Stevens Point Dog Park at 11:45 PM, which is after park closing. The trio was also busted for possession of THC, which was confiscated by police.
February 28
Train Complaint: A 32 year-old woman called police at 5:59 AM to report a train had been blocking the intersection of Ed’s Lane and County Trunk G for over an hour. The railroad was cited.
OWI: A 33 year-old woman was cited for operating while under the influence and operating with a controlled substance, first offense, during a traffic stop on I-39 at 7:35 AM.
Robbery: A 19 year-old man called police at 1:53 PM to report someone had broken into his residence on the 700 block of Frederick St. and stole several items. Items taken include: $380 in cash; an HP laptop; a Play Station 3; an XBox 360; assorted video games; an acoustic guitar; prescription medication; a black backpack; a Samsung Galaxy S4 cell phone; an iPod nano; a calculator; a set of keys; a fire safe containing various personal belongings; several school items including books, pens, pencils and notebooks; and a pair of black nylon stockings. Police later found the safe and stockings. Estimated loss is valued at almost $2,000.
Domestic Abuse: A 21 year-old man was arrested when he became physically violent after an argument with his 19 year-old girlfriend at a Second St. residence at 1 AM. The woman told police her boyfriend punched the wall twice and threw a garbage can at her.
Car v Air Conditioner: A 63 year-old man reported an unknown person struck his air conditioner with a vehicle, causing $500 in damage. Details of the accident were not immediately available.
Unruly Kids: Employees at the YMCA, 1000 Division St., called police to remove two juveniles, including a 15 year-old girl, for not following the rules during Teen Night activities at 9:02 PM.
March 1
Drug Bust: Police arrested a 21 year-old man during a traffic stop near Water St. and Crosby Ave. at 12:53 AM for bail jumping, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of THC, second offense.
Busted Glass: Police were called at 1:12 AM after a 23 year-old man punched a 3′ x 4′ window at Jim’s Barber Shop, 1338 Second St., shattering the glass. The man was charged with criminal damage to property, disorderly conduct and resisting an officer. Value of the damage was not immediately available.
Drug Bust: A 22 year-old man was arrested for possession of a Schedule II prescription narcotic during a traffic stop on the 2500 block of Water St. at 8:36 AM. Police also cited the man for operating after suspension, operating with a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and operating without insurance. Police confiscated three pipes and a black plastic film canister from the man.
Fleet Farm Thief: Police cited a 19 year-old man for trying to shoplift a $130 pair of Thorogood steel-toed boots from Fleet Farm, 5590 Highway 10 E, at 5:15 AM.
Stolen Cigarette Money: A 20 year-old man called police to report an 18 year-old man known to him had stolen a $50 from a Washington Ave. home. The 20 year-old told police it was his cigarette money.