Friday, February 21, 2020

1:43 a.m. Report of an alarm at Auto Zone on N. Broadway St. Accidental set-off by the delivery driver. Checked ok.

1:53 a.m. Extra patrol was provided at West City Park.

2:05 a.m. Traffic stop in the area of S. Lafayette St./W. Canal St. Written warning issued.

4:20 a.m. An officer assisted Dukes EMS and the Peru Fire Department with a medical call in the 500 block of E. 3rd St.

6:57 a.m. An officer assisted the Miami County Sheriff’s Department locate at Snavely Machine on Industrial Parkway. Unable to locate.

7:03 a.m. An officer assisted the Peru Fire Department and Dukes EMS with a medical call in the 200 block of Columbia Ave.

7:38 a.m. Animal problem at Lufkin Industries on Blair Pike. Taken care of.

7:49 a.m. An officer assisted a citizen with a locked vehicle in the 300 block of E. 6th St.

8:49 a.m. An officer assisted Dukes EMS and the Peru Fire Department with a medical call in the 20 block of Riggle Rd.

8:54 a.m. Animal problem in the 70 block of W. 3rd St. Unable to locate.

8:59 a.m. Report of pit bulls running loose in the 300 block of E. 5th St. Unable to locate.

9:08 a.m. Traffic stop in the area of Godfroy St./E. 5th St. Warning issued.

9:18 a.m. Report of a medical alarm at Gamester’s MHP on W. Warren St. Officers assisted the Peru Fire Department in making entry to assist an elderly subject who had fallen.

10:11 a.m. An officer at the Peru Police Department took a report of the theft of a cell phone.

11:27 a.m. Report of a loose dog in the area of Lee St./E. Main St. The dog’s owner found the dog and took it back home.

11:47 a.m. Report of a 911 hang-up in the 500 block of E. 2nd St. Accidental dial. Checked ok.

11:49 a.m. Traffic stop in the 20 block of W. 10th St. Joshua A. Ingalsbe, 26, of Peru, was arrested on two Miami County Warrants.

12:19 p.m. A funeral escort was provided for the Riverview Funeral Home.

12:58 p.m. Report of two subjects waving a firearm around in the air at Pizza King on W. Main St. The subjects were located. The firearm in question was an old wooden toy rifle. Checked ok. The subjects were advised to use better judgment while out in public.

1:08 p.m. An officer conducted follow-up to an earlier call at the Peru Police Department.

1:23 p.m. Report of suspicious persons in the 60 block of S. Benton St. Checked ok.

2:43 p.m. An officer returned a lost bank card in the 400 block of Madison Ave.

3:13 p.m. An officer provided stand-by service in the 100 block of E. 3rd St. Assistance given.

3:50 p.m. Report of a disabled vehicle in the roadway in the area of N. Lafayette St./W. 8th St. The vehicle was moved out of the roadway prior to the arrival of law enforcement.

4:06 p.m. Report of an erratic driver on Duke St. Unable to locate.

4:14 p.m. Report of a juvenile problem at the Miami County Sheriff’s Department.

4:55 p.m. An officer assisted a citizen with a locked vehicle at Aldis on W. Main St.

5:02 p.m. Report of a car alarm in the area of N. Miami St./W. 7th St. Unable to locate.

5:17 p.m. Report of a male and female ice skating on a pool in the backyard of a residence in the 800 block of Orchid Pl. The complainant advised that they had no idea who they were. Upon arrival, Central Dispatch stated that the two individuals had left the area. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate anyone matching the description given. Assistance given.

5:46 p.m. Warrant service in the 50 block of E. 6th St. Unable to locate.

6:38 p.m. An officer spoke with a male subject who was talking to someone sitting in a parked car in the area of W. 7th St./N. Fremont St.

6:47 p.m. Traffic stop in the area of S. Broadway Ave./W. Franklin St. Verbal warning issued.

7:13 p.m. Warrant service in the 600 block of Tyler Ave. Unable to locate.

7:32 p.m. Traffic stop in the 300 block of S. Broadway Ave. Written warning issued.

7:36 p.m. Traffic stop in the area of S. Wabash St./E. Spring St. Verbal warning issued.

7:41 p.m. Report of a welfare check in the 200 block of E. 5th St. Upon arrival the subject’s family was already providing assistance.

7:54 p.m. Traffic stop in the area of S. Lafayette St./W. Main St. Written warning issued.

8:06 p.m. Report of a traffic accident with damage at Taco Bell on N. Broadway St. Kevin Uptegraft, 54, of Peru, was backing his 2001 Chevrolet S14 when he hit the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox driven by Darle Azbell, 56, of Peru.

8:15 p.m. An officer observed a vehicle that matched the description of a vehicle that individuals were supposedly doing drugs in the area of S. 100 E./Apache Dr. The officer spoke with the occupants of the vehicle. Checked ok.

8:15 p.m. Report of a welfare check in the 400 block of Apache Dr. Assistance given.

8:53 p.m. Report of a barking dog in the 500 block of E. Main St. The officer sat in the area for a while to observe and never heard a dog.

9:00 p.m. Report of a welfare check in the 30 block of Astrup Dr. Central Dispatch advised that the subject had returned to their residence and a welfare check was not needed at that time.

9:46 p.m. Report of two juveniles inside a parked vehicle in the 600 block of E. Main St. The juveniles were advised to move to a different location.

10:04 p.m. Report of a suspicious vehicle in the 600 block of Tyler Ave. The vehicle was unoccupied. Unable to locate anyone matching the description given.

10:14 p.m. An escort was provided in the 800 block of N. Broadway St.

10:42 p.m. Report of a verbal domestic disturbance regarding a disabled vehicle in the roadway in the 600 block of E. Main St. The vehicle was removed from the roadway. Assistance given.

10:53 p.m. Traffic stop in the area of Parkway Terrace/S. Broadway Ave. Written warning issued.

11:21 p.m. Extra patrol was provided in the area of Rosewood Dr./Parkway Terrace.

11:33 p.m. Extra patrol was provided at Maconaquah Park.

11:53 p.m. Extra patrol was provided at West City Park.

Saturday, February 22, 2020

1:22 a.m. Traffic stop in the area of N. Eel River Cemetery Rd./N. US Route 31. Written warning issued.

1:30 p.m. Report of threats made via social media in the 600 block of Apache Dr. Assistance given.

2:01 a.m. Traffic stop in the area of Logan St./N. Broadway St. Warning issued.

2:01 p.m. Traffic stop in the area of S. Business 31/S. US Route 31. Warning issued.

2:12 p.m. Traffic stop in the area of W. 300 S./S. US Route 31. Vincent Thomas, 53, of South Bend, was arrested on a charge of Operating While Intoxicated-Endangerment.

2:19 p.m. Report of a juvenile problem in the area of N. Grant St./W. 12th St. Juvenile arrest made.

3:04 a.m. An officer assisted with an uncooperative subject at Dukes Memorial Hospital Emergency Room.

3:12 a.m. Traffic stop in the area of N. Mexico Rd./W. Kim Rd. Christian Rutz, 24, of Wabash, was arrested on a charge of Operating While Intoxicated-Endangerment.

4:05 a.m. An officer took the report of a subject who had been jumped in an alleyway in the 40 block of Cleveland Ave.

8:43 a.m. An officer provided stand-by service in the 600 block of Vanburen Ave.

9:11 a.m. An officer took the report of threats made in the 60 block of N. Wayne St. Assistance given.

10:13 a.m. An officer at the Peru Police Department spoke with an individual by telephone who had concerns about a viral video. The complainant was advised that this matter is already under investigation.

10:22 a.m. A funeral escort was provided for Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home.

10:53 a.m. Parking problem in the 1 block of E. 6th St. Written warning issued.

11:24 a.m. Traffic stop in the area of W. Main St./S. Broadway St. Verbal warning issued.

11:26 a.m. An officer conducted follow-up to an earlier call in the 200 block of W. 7th St.

11:34 a.m. Report of a possible door to door salesman without a permit in the 20 block of McKinstry Ave. Unable to locate.

12:01 p.m. Report of a loose dog in the 60 block of Ewing St. The owner of the dog arrived on scene and took possession of the animal.

12:06 p.m. Report of an unsafe driver in the 10 block of Sherwood Square. The driver was located and advised to use caution when operating a motor vehicle.

12:28 p.m. Officers spoke with an individual in the 400 block of W. 3rd St. who wanted to report that the back door to their residence had been kicked in. Assistance given.

2:00 p.m. Report of loose dogs in the 300 block of W. 3rd St. The officer spoke with the person responsible for the dogs and warned them to keep the dogs contained.

2:26 p.m. An officer recovered pills and drug paraphernalia at a residence in the 100 block of W. 5th St.

2:48 p.m. Drug paraphernalia was located behind Thrush Company on W. 8th St. An Indiana State Police Trooper arrived and addressed the matter.

3:14 p.m. Report of an unsafe driver in the 80 block of W. 6th St. Unable to locate.

4:16 p.m. Report of a disabled vehicle in the area of W. US Route 24/N. Mexico Rd. The vehicle had run out of gas. The driver of the vehicle walked to Casey’s General Store and purchased fuel. The driver arrived back to the vehicle very soon after law enforcement had arrived on scene.

5:12 p.m. Agency assistance in the 2900 block of W. 500 S. No further information provided.

5:13 p.m. K9 Deployment in the 2900 block of W. 500 S. Building search conducted.

5:29 p.m. Report of a welfare check in the 100 block of E. 8th St. Assistance given.

7:35 p.m. An officer assisted a citizen with a locked vehicle in the 300 block of W. 7th St.

8:09 p.m. An officer assisted a citizen with a locked vehicle at JJ’s Pit Stop on N. Broadway St.

8:30 p.m. Traffic stop in the area of N. Cass St./W. Main St. Verbal warning issued.

8:47 p.m. An officer spoke with an individual by telephone in the area of Elizabeth St./W. Franklin St. in reference to a drug deal that was supposed to occur.

9:28 p.m. Report of harassment in the area of Water St./Columbia Ave. Assistance given.

10:04 p.m. An escort was provided in the 800 block of N. Broadway St.

Sunday, February 23, 2020

12:08 a.m. Traffic stop in the area of Adams Ave./N. Broadway St. Summons issued.

2:16 a.m. Traffic stop in the 700 block of Tyler Ave. Checked ok.

2:26 a.m. An officer observed a verbal altercation outside of The Other Side on S. Broadway St. The officer spoke with the individuals involved to ensure that things did not escalate. The subjects left the area.

3:14 a.m. Report of a welfare check in the 300 block of W. 7th St. The subject was located by family members.

4:57 a.m. An officer assisted with a medical call in the 300 block of Columbia Ave.

5:03 a.m. Report of an unwanted guest in the 200 block of N. Fremont St. The officer spoke with the subject who left the area without further incident.

5:24 a.m. Traffic stop in the area of N. Fremont St./W. Main St. Warning issued.

5:38 a.m. Traffic stop in the area of W. Main St./S. Broadway St. Warning issued.

7:19 a.m. Report of a deceased animal in the roadway that may have possibly been a traffic hazard in the area of W. US Route 24/N. Eel River Cemetery Rd. The officer deemed that the animal was small enough not to be a hazard.

9:09 a.m. Report of an injured dog in the area of W. Warren St./Coles Lane. Unable to locate.

9:49 a.m. Traffic stop in the area of W. Riverside Dr./Armstrong Ave. Verbal warning.

11:12 a.m. Report of a 911 hang-up in the 400 block of Blackhawk Ct. Accidental dial. Checked ok.

12:25 p.m. Extra patrol was provided in the area of Longview Dr.

12:42 p.m. An officer assisted a citizen with a locked vehicle in the 300 block of Harrison Ave.

12:43 p.m. Report of an unsafe driver in the 200 block of E. Main St. Unable to locate.

1:17 p.m. Report of a 911 hang-up in the area of W. 2nd St./S. Forrest St. Checked ok.

2:01 p.m. An officer assisted with a medical call at the First Christian Church on W. Main St.

2:26 p.m. An officer spoke by telephone with an individual in the 200 block of E. 9th St., in reference to suspicious activity on their social media accounts. The complainant was advised to contact the social media sites directly.

2:57 p.m. A funeral escort was provided for the Riverview Funeral Home.

5:35 p.m. Two CD cases were located in an alley in the 10 block of W. 6th St. The articles were placed in the lost and found.

6:07 p.m. Traffic stop in the area of S. Broadway St./E. Canal St. Written warning issued.

6:51 p.m. An officer assisted a citizen with a locked vehicle in the 400 block of Jefferson Ave.

7:13 p.m. Traffic stop in the 200 block of E. 3rd St. Verbal warning issued.

7:35 p.m. Traffic stop in the 800 block of W. Main St. Citations issued.

7:52 p.m. Report of two vehicles that were stopped on the Kelly Ave Bridge. One of the vehicles had run out of gas the other vehicle was assisting the driver of the first vehicle. The officer assisted with pushing the vehicle to the shoulder of the road near River Rd. Assistance given.

8:28 p.m. Report of a 911 hang-up in the 100 block of E. Canal St. Checked ok.

8:32 p.m. Report of a disorderly subject at Dukes Memorial Hospital. The officer spoke with the subject who agreed to be quiet and comply with the hospital staff.

8:58 p.m. Report of two subjects in a verbal argument at The Other Side on S. Broadway St.

9:05 p.m. Report of a 911 hang-up in the 100 block of W. 5th St. Accidental dial. Checked ok.

9:33 p.m. Warrant service in the 60 block of E. 2nd St. Shawn Mason, 30, of Peru, was arrested on a Howard County Warrant and transported to the Miami County Jail without further incident.

10:11 p.m. Report of disorderly conduct at Dukes Memorial Hospital. The subject ran from the scene.

10:19 p.m. K9 Deployment at Dukes Memorial Hospital.