Here's your police blotter from Jan. 25 to Jan. 30
The following is a condensed version of the Taos Police Department blotter from Jan. 25-30.
Jan. 25
11:50 a.m. Larceny, Juan Largo Lane, Michael McCormick Gallery – An art piece went missing three days prior.
12:27 p.m. Child abuse or neglect, Enos Garcia Elementary – Someone took the caller’s daughter out of school, advised that he was taking her to Albuquerque. There was no custody agreement.
6:52 p.m. Animal abuse, Los Pandos Road – Caller had called for many nights about a dog that was left outside across the road from him. It’s a smaller dog. The caller was concerned because it had been so cold at night.
8:34 p.m. Animal stray, Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos post office – There were two puppies left inside the post office – one tan and one white, possible poodle mix.
8:39 p.m. Suspicious circumstance, Camino del Medio – Caller’s mother had called her advising that there was an older model dark-colored van that was just parked at her brother’s house for a while. She honked and flashed her brights at them. The car then left.
Jan. 26
8:36 a.m. Suspicious circumstance, Guadalupe Plaza – There was a needle on the ground near parking meter 144.
1:49 p.m. Harassment, Walmart – There was a male in the parking lot entrance screaming obscenities at everyone.
5:34 p.m. Alcohol offense adult, Spin and Sparkle Laundromat – There was a male who seemed to be drinking and fell asleep. He wouldn’t wake up.
6:01 p.m. Suspicious circumstance, Mora Lane – There was a male who was standing around all day in different parts of the neighborhood. He was bundled in a coat, wearing glasses and had a mustache.
Jan. 27
12:47 a.m. Welfare check, Guadalajara Grill (north) – A caller stated that she was behind Guadalajara Grill and a male was beating her. She was hard to understand because she was breathing into the phone while speaking in a low tone. She hung up, saying that he was coming.
4:50 a.m. Suspicious circumstance, Camino del Medio – Someone was trying to break in. Caller advised that he was seeing lights on the ceiling, believed someone was trying to get in through the skylight.
8:16 a.m. Welfare check, McDonald’s – There was a male standing close to the road, dark, about 6 feet tall and wearing a hat with a feather in it. Caller stated he appeared to be under the influence of something or was possibly having an episode.
10:32 a.m. Welfare check, Tri-County Community Services – A Tri-County employee stated that a client was threatening to kill himself as well as everyone at the courts.
11:17 a.m. Suicide attempt, Kachina Lodge – Caller’s son had a noose around his neck. He did have cuts on his neck from the noose and burns.
Jan. 28
8:20 a.m. Animal noise, Gusdorf Road – Caller said that he wanted an officer to call him regarding a dog that kept coming over and was making his dog mad.
4:56 p.m. Fraud-forgery, Jaramillo Road – Caller stated that someone took $600 out of her account from an ATM. She would like to make a report.
5:08 p.m. Suspicious circumstance, Los Pandos Road – There were some teenagers pushing a shopping cart on the corner of Los Pandos Road and Montoya Street.
6:58 p.m. Domestic disturbance, El Camino Lodge – A male and a female were fighting another female.
7:30 p.m. Law, unknown problem, Taos Men’s Shelter – A male needed to be removed, was being loud and obnoxious and was refusing to leave, was on the edge, was intoxicated, but had no known weapons.
Jan. 29
3:32 a.m. Law, unknown problem, Wired Cafe – A vehicle went down Felicidad Lane very slowly and then went toward the back of the Wired? parking lot. Its lights turned off. Caller wanted a patrol of the area.
8:49 a.m. Criminal damage, Taos Men’s Shelter – There were three cars with their tires slashed.
9:56 a.m. Law, unknown problem, Des Georges Lane – A male was found sleeping in the public bathrooms upstairs in the John Dunn House shops.
1:16 p.m. Shoplifting, South Plaza – Caller stated they were just shoplifted from. They suspected a male individual who went into Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory and was wearing a colorful jacket.
7:02 p.m. Civil complaint, Laughing Horse Gallery – Caller has asked another male repeatedly to keep his dog on a leash. Male is aggressive toward people and other dogs and wasn’t complying with the manager.
10:40 p.m. Larceny, Five Star Burger – Caller noticed that someone broke into his car, stole cologne, a jacket, the title to his car and other important documents. He didn’t see anyone of concern in the area. The passenger-side floor panel was broken.
Jan. 30
10:10 a.m. Battery, Taos Elementary School – There was a male student who was sexually harassing other students.
1:13 p.m. Animal stray, Loma Parda Apartments – There was an injured cat in the carrier on the patio and the caller needed someone to come pick it up.
1:21 p.m. Larceny, Taos Living Center – Caller stated that she had a ring stolen and advised that an officer may make contact with the nurse’s station or herself in social services.
1:24 p.m. Law, unknown problem, Smith’s – The signs on the sidewalk were making it so that no one could walk. Caller believed they should be removed or relocated.
8:06 p.m. Burglary, automobile, Five Star Burger – Someone broke into an employee’s car – was wearing a hoodie, green with gray sleeves. They broke into a white truck. They didn’t get away with anything.
8:25 p.m. Theft of motor vehicle, Walmart – Caller advised that he and his friend ran into Walmart. When they came back, his white 1995 Ford F-150 extended cab with Iowa plates had been stolen.
