for the week of September
1, 2010
by Eloise Campanella
I know all my readers must be deeply concerned for the folks
stuck in the massive traffic jam in China that I reported in last issue of the Bull.
Good news. According to an article on August 25th from MSN: "Can a
monster traffic jam spanning dozens of miles and leaving drivers stuck for days
really disappear overnight?... The bottleneck on the Beijing-Tibet expressway,
which began on August 14 due to a spike in traffic by cargo-bearing heavy trucks
and was compounded by road maintenance works... seems to have vanished." No
further explanation was given for the better than 10 day epic pile-up
disappearance. Me? I think it was mass alien abduction.
I'd like to say that "fall is in the air" but
actually it's only on the calendar. It may be September 1st but it still feels
like July 1st. Soon enough, I'm sure. However the white shoes will get
packed away this weekend.
AT THE DETENTION CENTER…
Inmate was found with a sharpened toothbrush in his cell and
given a "flexible" one. I need to see that because the picture I
have in my head of that implement wouldn't be conducive to brushing teeth.
Two inmates were brought to Booking for being involved in an
altercation. Then two more were brought in for the same reason, different
fight. Deputies then reported that during that same shift, all new arrestees
but one were bought in as a uncooperative.
A mentally challenged inmate was screaming because, he said,
that chemicals were coming through the air vent and closing off his airway. A
kind deputy spoke with him for awhile and the inmate forgot about the problem.
These guys are good.
Deputy heard an inmate say that he was going to go outside
and refuse to come back in. So the deputy asked him why he felt that way. He
then told the deputy that he hated it in jail and was upset about getting a new
charge. Deputy told inmate to feel free to let a deputy know if he needed to
talk or vent about his concerns and emotional well-being. Good, huh?
A new inmate has a criminal record including Advocating
Facility Disruption at the DOC. He was made a Red Tag.
As part of a management plan for a mentally challenged
inmate, he has been approved to be tutored for his GED. Expectations were
made clear to him including the fact that this program will be based on his
behavior remaining appropriate during the sessions in the library as well as in
the housing area.
One inmate slapped the other. When the slapper was asked
about the incident, he said it was just horseplay. Guess it was more because they
were both taken to Booking and are pending sanction.
Inmate attempted to send a letter to a person who has a
restraining order on him. He used his old cellmate's name. Investigation
continues.
Subject came for a visit; however she had a warrant out of
Weld County for which she was booked. Her 10-year-old son was picked up by
Child Protective Services until her family could pick him up.
Deputies noted an inmate was very upset over how her family
is treating her. The deputy spent a good portion of the evening talking with
her. She did calm down. Like I said earlier, these folks are good.
ON PATROL…
Subject reported his 18-year-old son pushed him down and
threw a picture frame inside the house. Once outside, he threw a wrought iron
bench and dented both passenger side doors of Dad's SUV. So far he has not
been located but he will be.
A large amount of copper wire was taken from a padlocked
business on a county road in Loveland.
Sears.com fraud unit caught a charge for $800 for four
Nanos. Subject was grateful and not out any money. The card is cancelled.
Subject reported his fence had been spray-painted with
silver paint. Deputies believe it is gang-related.
A soon-to-be ex-wife took out a credit card in husband's
name before their separation which is now maxed out at $10,000. She says
she'll pay it back. Yep, pay it back.
Foster parents found a baggie of marijuana in their
14-year-old's backpack. The parents requested he be given a summons. We did.
A 77-year-old asked a group having a party with a live band
to turn down the music. Subject was issued a summons for Harassment as the
subject pushed the senior down to the ground. Nothing noted about the music
after that.
Subject reported an unknown person in his home. Turns out
it was a boyfriend of subject's 16-year-old daughter. Over the phone he admitted
to being there and he will be contacted at a later date.
Suspect assaulted a bar patron by
biting his cheek and causing an injury. (Biting his cheek!) Suspect then got
into his car and drove recklessly by running over another patron's shoe and
peeling out of the parking lot. Numerous bar patrons threw rocks at the car as
it fled, breaking his window. He crashed into a small boulder in the parking
lot destroying the engine. He was identified by many including a security
guard. He failed roadsides and was arrested. Two others were cited for
disorderly conduct for throwing the rocks and causing a 20-person disturbance. What
else can I add?
Subject was contacted for a
traffic offense. He had a loaded .357 under some clothing on the seat. He was
arrested for DUI and Prohibited Use of a Weapon.
On August 29th subject reported
his 13-year-old daughter was missing. He hadn't seen her since August 24th.
Deputies responded to multiple
bear calls. A mama and two cubs were in the area of Falls Court and Kennedy in
Loveland. Deputies reported the bears were not aggressive at that time but
people keep trying to get closer to them. When I was a Reserve Deputy, my
field training officer and I had a bear call in south Fort Collins. That was
the first time I heard the phrase, "Send in the throw-down deputy!"
Subject reported that the
headlight and the entire assembly was taken from her minivan. Well I guess
that's one way. Personally I prefer to buy my parts.
Deputies responded to a report of
a burglary in progress. Subject stated that her ex-boyfriend had kicked in the
door and entered her home. He fled. Deputy searched the area and found a
large hold in the side of the house. Our very thin sergeant crawled through
the hole to let the other deputies in the door and after a search of the
residence, found the suspect hiding in a closet. While placing the suspect in
the patrol vehicle, he became uncooperative and began to kick deputy and
sergeant. After a lengthy struggle, he was secured. He was transported to PVH
for a minor injuries. Deputies were also treated at PVH and released. He was
booked for 1st Deg Burglary/ 2nd Deg Burglary/ Stalking/ 2nd Deg Assault on a
Peace Officer X 2/ 3rd Deg Assault on a Peace Officer/ Obstructing a Peace
Officer /Criminal Mischief/ and Domestic Violence and a partridge in a pear
tree. Nice job on what I hear was a textbook building search.
Our midnight shift sergeant
reported that three out of four nights they had to call the dayshift in early
because of the meager staffing and high volume of calls. They said the pagers
went off and the beauty sleep was cut short. One swing shift deputy stayed
late until days could come in.
We seem to have had a rash, so to
speak, of indecent exposures this past week. A male exposed himself to a
female who was panhandling near Mulberry and I-25. As he was propositioning
her, among other things, she got a good vehicle description and plate number.
Investigation continues.
Subject reported a car pulled up
to her while she was walking on the street and the occupant committed a lewd
act in her view. Deputy found this guy who was also driving under restraint.
He was booked.
Investigation continues on yet another
Indecent Exposure in Loveland.
Our Criminal Impact Unit reported that some of the unit
spent three days at the Colorado Drug Investigators Association (CDIA) annual
conference. They said much of the training this year was centered around the
medical marijuana debacle. One member of the unit will participate on a board
with CDIA to address future concerns. CIU thanked the Larimer County
Commissioners who lent a big had in deciding to ban MJ dispensaries in
unincorporated Larimer County.
Sex offender addresses and registrations continue to be
checked. It's kind of like painting the San Francisco Bay Bridge. Get to one
side and start all over at the other side. Our folks are never through
checking on sex offenders.
I noticed that our folks have arrested 61 people on outstanding
warrants this month. Good job.
MISCELLANEOUS…
The following is silly but fun. Forgive me.
Dear Tide:
I am writing to say what an
excellent product you have. I've used it all of my married
life, as my Mom always told me it was the best.
Now that I am in my fifties I
find it even better! In fact, about a month ago, I spilled some red
wine on my new white blouse. My inconsiderate and uncaring husband
started to belittle me about how clumsy I was, and generally started
becoming a pain in the neck.
One thing led to another and
somehow I ended up with his blood on my new white blouse! I
grabbed my bottle of Tide with bleach alternative, and, to my
surprise and satisfaction, all of the stains came out! In fact, the
stains came out so well the detectives who came by
yesterday told me that the DNA tests on my blouse were
negative and then my attorney called and said that I was no longer
considered a suspect in the disappearance of my husband.
What a relief! Going through
menopause is bad enough without being a murder suspect! I thank
you, once again, for having a great product.
Well, gotta go, have to write
to the Hefty bag people.
Sincerely,
Emma
Until next week, that's all she
wrote.