For a log of the calls for service, click here.
July 25, 2019
- The Perry Police Department received a report of fraudulent checks in the 1200 block of 141st Street. The loss was $3,098.18. The case is under investigation.
- The Perry Police Department took a report of a possible theft from the 700 block of First Avenue. Officers responded. The case in under investigation.
- The Perry Police Department received a report of attempted scam in the 1300 block of St. Paul Street.
- The Perry Police Department received a report of a domestic disturbance in the 900 block of Willis Avenue. Officers responded.
- Officers responded to a report of trespassing in the 1200 block of Bateman Street.
July 26, 2019
- Officers located a suspicious vehicle in the 1200 block of 141st Street. A report was taken.
- Officers responded to a report of theft/fraud from the 1400 block of Evelyn Street. The case is under investigation.
- A report of criminal mischief was taken at the 2100 block of First Avenue. Officers responded. The case is under investigation.
- An officer responded to a possible hit-and-run accident. The case is under investigation.
- A report was taken of theft/fraud in the 400 block of Willis Avenue. Officers responded, and a report was taken.
- Nicole Graham, 34, of 1206 16th St., Perry, was arrested on charge of first-offense OWI and issued a citation for leaving the scene of an accident-failure to provide aid or information.
- The Perry Police Department received a report of trespassing in the 1400 block of W. Eighth Street. Officers responded.
- Scotty Lee Hays, 28, of 433 E. Philip St., #310, Des Moines, was arrested on charges of possession of drug paraphernalia and violation of a no-contact order.
*A criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
I’ve seen it so many times I just can’t remember. What part of a no-contact order do they not understand? I hate to say it, but some folks require a little time in handcuffs before they take those orders seriously. I recall a women’s shelter on the outskirts of Ottumwa more than 40 years ago. There was an attempt to keep its location secret, but the cat got out of the bag a very short while after its opening. I’ll be jiggered if there weren’t a few dudes who would park around the corner waiting to bird dog their ex. The police couldn’t be with the women everywhere, but it became known they would patrol frequently around the place. Some guys just don’t get it — or else they refuse to get it. I’m not going to say the incident reported here was anything that severe, but I was a hot line counselor in Ottumwa more than six years. I’ve seen it enough for it to disgust and anger me.