May 3, 2017
- Officers assisted the Greene County EMS with a medical call in the 1000 block of W. Adams Street.
- A traffic stop was performed at Lincoln Way and Locust Street, resulting in Garrett Meinecke of Jefferson being issued a citation for excessive speed.
- A caller reported a peddler sitting in his vehicle at 1207 N. Elm St. The caller said the male had signs on the windshield asking for help with money for gas. An officer made contact with the peddler and found the man had a half-tank of gas. He was coaxed away from the business with a warning not to return.
- An officer conducted a funeral escort.
- A traffic stop was performed at 220th and Elm streets, resulting in Rachel Smith of Lake View being issued a citation for operation without registration.
- Jason Zepp reported the theft of asparagus from a garden at 907 W. Harrison St. An officer was requested to tell the thief involved that he is not welcome on the property in the future.
- Anne Butler reported a cat stuck in a tree at 612 S. Locust St. Neighbors removed the cat with a ladder.
- Tammy Binkley requested an officer to speak with an unruly child at 507 E. Garfield St. An officer helped mediate the issues.
- Jack Davis reported fraudulent use on his Medicare card in Georgia. An officer is investigating.
- Chad Olson spoke with an officer concerning a civil issue that was occurring at 1105 N. Walnut St.
- Jennifer Schiltz reported a vehicle driving carelessly at the fairgrounds. An officer responded but did not locate the vehicle.
- Tim Cadden reported a suspicious person near construction equipment in the 400 block of E. Russell St. An officer responded but did not locate anyone in the area.
- Janelle Cates reported hearing a verbal argument occurring in the area of Washington Park. An officer responded but did not locate anyone in the area.
*A criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
