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Red Feather Lakes shooting

admin — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 22:21:27 +0000

Shagwa Lake Shooting

Date: 7/25/2012

Larimer County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to the 200-block of Shagwa Drive in Red Feather Lakes at 12:45 this afternoon on the report of a shooting.

It was reported that a physical confrontation between two adult males had escalated to the point where one man fired a single shot from a handgun striking the other man in the torso. A 55-year-old Red Feather Lakes man was transported by air to a local hospital where he is being treated. His condition is unknown.

The 68-year-old male, also of Red Feather Lakes, who fired the shot, has been cooperative with law enforcement and is being interviewed. He has not been arrested.

The investigation is ongoing and no further information will be released at this time.

Office Supply Scam

admin — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 20:01:02 +0000

A local Larimer County business recently reported to the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office they were being threatened with legal action from Imaging Supply Center, Inc. (ISC) out of Villa Park, California, for failure to pay for copy machine toner sent to them in 2010.

Upon investigation, it was determined that ICS has had several complaints from around the country for sending unordered toner supplies to businesses and then billing them at prices three times the normal retail price for the toner. It is believed that ICS calls the business, asks for the business address and the name of the employee they are speaking with and then sends the toner claiming that employee ordered it.

Unfortunately, the local business actually paid two invoices totaling over $1100 before discovering the error. Offers to return the unordered toner were refused by ICS.

A check with the Orange County, California Sheriff’s Office revealed that the address ICS uses is a valid address but there is no business by that name located there. The telephone number listed for them has been disconnected and a company website could not be found.

The Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Consumer Protection offers these tips to avoid the scams:

1. Know your rights. If you receive supplies or bills for services you didn’t order, don’t pay, and don’t return the unordered merchandise. You may treat unordered merchandise as a gift. By law, it’s illegal for a seller to send you bills or dunning notices for unordered merchandise, or ask you to return it — even if the seller offers to pay for shipping.

2. Assign designated buyers and document your purchases.

3. Check your documentation before paying bills.

4. Train your staff. Train everyone in how to respond to telemarketers.

For more information, refer to http://business.ftc.gov/documents/bus24-avoiding-office-supply-scams.

Suspected Berthoud cemetery bomb actually geocache wrapped in duct tape

admin — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 00:44:30 +0000

Suspected Berthoud cemetery bomb actually geocache wrapped in duct tape

By Robert Allen

Police and a bomb squad were called to Greenlawn Cemetery for three hours today to inspect a suspicious package wrapped in duct tape.

“It looked to be a homemade explosive,” said Berthoud Police officer Scott Bonner. “It turned out to be one of those geocaches with a bunch of necklaces and trinkets.”

The Northern Colorado Bomb Squad used a robot to attempt to detonate the foot-long package wrapped in black duct tape with a hexagonal end and what looked like a fuse, he said, but it “didn’t do much to it.’

Online research eventually confirmed the item was a geocache, … Read More

Shooting death in Loveland

admin — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:21:12 +0000

Larimer County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to the 1300-block of Cherry Avenue in Loveland, in unincorporated Larimer County, at 9:44 p.m. last night after a female called 911 to report a shooting. Upon arrival, deputies discovered a 51-year-old male with a gunshot wound to his upper torso. The male was immediately transported to the Medical Center of the Rockies where he was later pronounced dead.

Larimer County Sheriff’s Office investigators sealed off the residence and crime scene personnel processed the scene. Investigators are actively conducting interviews and the case is still under investigation. The female who called 911 has been interviewed.

While there have been no arrests at this time, investigators do not believe the public is in any danger.

The Larimer County Coroner will release the identity of the male as well as the manner and cause of death after notification and completion of the autopsy.

No additional information will be released at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this or any other crime is asked to call Larimer County Sheriff’s Office at 970-416-1985 or Crime Stoppers at 970-221-6868 where you will remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a cash reward.

Berthoud Man Indicted For Child Porn

admin — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 14:59:16 +0000

Berthoud police took Harmon into custody and recovered the stolen vehicle (photo) as reported in the April 26 Recorder “Police Beat.”

Berthoud Man Indicted For Child Porn Tried To Fake Own Death

BERTHOUD, Colo. (CBS4)- A Federal Grand Jury has indicted a man from Berthoud for child pornography. Investigators claim he tried to fake his own death after learning he was under investigation.

The investigation into Rayburn Harmon included Berthoud, Loveland, Laramie, Wyo. and Johnstown.

Investigators began their case about a year ago when police in Berthoud joined the FBI to serve a search warrant at a home. That joint effort eventually led to the discovery of a large marijuana grow, child pornography and an attempted faked death.

According to the indictment Harmon, 22, tried to fake his death and have his wife collect $500,000 insurance policy. In April Harmon allegedly took a Cadillac Escalade for a test drive from a GMC dealer in Loveland. He then called 911 and said he was in Carter Lake west of Berthoud. Read More

Berthoud Police Beat, May 2011

admin — Thu, 12 May 2011 02:30:42 +0000

Berthoud Police Beat — May, 2011

Sunday, May 1

In a case of mischief, yard lights were broken in the area of Kansas Avenue and Greenwood Drive. Report at 3:26 a.m.

A mailbox was knocked off of its post and damaged in the 300 block of South Eighth Street. Reported at 3:48 a.m.

More mischief in Hillsdale Subdivision when a resident in the 500 bock of South Ninth Street reported that someone had dumped trash on her vehicle.

A resident in the 100 block of E Michigan Avenue found catsup on the front door.

Police found the barking dogs on Munson Court and issued a written warning to the owners.

Boxes in the street on Mountain Avenue constituted a road hazard and were removed by police.

Monday, May 2

A calf was reported to be on the road at Spartan Avenue and County Road 17 at 4:22 p.m. The calf is listed as a road hazard and the situation was handled by the officer.

Tuesday, May 3

A South Ninth Street resident reported a door-to-door salesman. However, he was not selling anything.

Police investigated a report of illegal parking on Longview Avenue. They found a truck legally parked and having current license.

A caller from Lake Avenue reported hearing an air gun being shot.

A solicitor selling vacuums door to door on East Colorado Avenue was gone when police arrived.

Police found no criminal violation by a dozen Juveniles playing football in Bein Park at 9:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 4

Harassment on Lake Avenue is related to “neighbor problems.”

A Fourth Street resident was issued a written warning for burning trash.

Several middle school age juveniles climbing on the roof of the Wayside Inn. Police intervened and citations were issued to five 14-year-old juvenile males and one 13-year-old juvenile male. Two of the boys were from Weld County, two from Longmont and two from Berthoud. They were charged with trespass.

It was hit and run accident of sorts in the 1700 block of Wales Drive. The vehicle was driving down a bike path when the driver went off the path and damaged a fence. He ran away on foot, but was captured. The driver. Geoffery Hogan, a 31-year-old transient was arrested and charged with driving while license under restraint, careless driving and obstructing a police officer. The vehicle was towed and he went to jail.

Thursday, May 5

The suspicious group at the water tower was chamber members having their photograph taken.

A 16-year-old Loveland resident was charged with careless driving and leaving the scene of an accident without giving information following a motor vehicle accident in the 800 block of Spartan Avenue.

A juvenile was issued a summons at the high school for having an exceedingly loud radio playing in his car.

Police assisted Berthoud fire at the scene of a grass fire on County Road 15 next to the railroad tracks. Witnesses said a passing train caused the fire.

A resident in the 800 block of Greenwood Avenue reported damage to solar powered lights. The case is being classified as criminal mischief.

Friday, May 6

Police made several early morning (before 4 a.m.) traffic stops.

Police investigated a hit-and-run accident at the high school.

At 11 p.m. police received a report of an unlocked vehicle with the key in the ignition at 290 Mountain Avenue. An officer investigated

Saturday, May 7

A barking dog reported at First Street and Mountain Avenue had ceased barking by the time police arrived at the location.

A dog-at-large in the 1700 block of Exeter Street went to the high school to avoid capture.

Loud music in the 1200 block of Elm Drive prompted a visit by police who advised the resident to “turn it down.”

Someone thought it suspicious that a person in dark clothing was running around in the 1000 block of First Street after 10 p.m. Police were unable to locate a suspect.

More reported suspicious circumstances were reported in the 500 block of Fourth Street just before midnight. Police found a person sitting in their vehicle, not a criminal violation.

A traffic stop in the 400 block of Third Street resulted in issuance of a summons to Steven K Johnston, a 28-year-old Berthoud resident, charging Failed to Yield Right of Way to Slow Moving Vehicle, Drove while License Revoked as a Habitual Offender and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Sunday, May 8

Police made four traffic stops between midnight and 2 a.m. and another just before 6 a.m.

Loose dogs on East Colorado Avenue were gone when police arrived.

A Berthoud officer intervened in a case of road-rage at Sixth Street and Massachusetts Avenue.

Sherry L. Henry, a 23-year-old Berthoud resident was arrested in the 1500 block of Fourth Street, charged with Harassment (Domestic Violence).

Police finished off the day with two barking dog complaints. In the first case on Indiana Avenue, the officer spoke to the owner. In the second incident, in the 300 block of Seventh Street, the dog was in the back yard and being quiet when the officer arrived.

Monday, May 9

A brown and tan dog was reported running loose near Turner Middle School. It was gone when police arrived.

Then there were two dogs-at-large in the 100 block of Third Street. These animals ended up at the Larimer County Humane Society and the owner received a summons.

A few minutes later, a complaint came from the 800 block of Longview about more barking dogs. The owner received a verbal warning.

A Fifth Street resident discovered that her purse was missing after she returned home from a shopping trip in downtown Berthoud. Personnel of the Parks and Recreation Department recovered the purse. The valuable items had been taken. The case is under investigation.

Police were able to locate the “run” car from Friday’s hit and run at the high school

Unsecured construction material blew off a truck on Highway 56 at U.S 287 and hit another vehicle, causing damage.

Tuesday, May 10

Police responded to a motor vehicle accident at the high school. A vehicle hit a parked car.

While at the school, police dealt with an out of control juvenile in the high school office.

Police went to the 200 block of Seventh Street after a complaint about a van with the radio playing loudly. The van was gone when police arrived.

Police responded to a report of a trespass in progress at the water treatment plant. They discovered the Town Manager and board members touring the facility.

A physical disturbance in the 900 block of Seventh Street is still under investigation.

Police responded to a REDDI report for a driver on Highway 287. By the time they arrived the drunk driver had already caused an accident with injuries at the Highway 56 intersection. The intoxicated driver then went off the road a half-mile further down the highway. She was arrested and taken to the Larimer County Jail.

Wednesday, May 11

A DUI incident in the 900 block of Bunyan Avenue is under investigation.

A motor vehicle at Mountain Avenue and First Street caused personal injury.

A wallet was found on Hubble Street and returned to the owner.

Berthoud Police Beat — April, 2011

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Berthoud Police Beat — April/May, 2011

Friday, April 1

Police came across an abandoned vehicle on Highway 56 near I-25 at 12:52 a.m. The vehicle appeared to be inoperative.

The Joe to Go building was shot with paint balls sometime during the previous night.

A large black dog was reported running loose near the Guaranty Bank but the officer was unable to locate the animal.

Police received a REDDI (Report Every Drunk Driver Immediately) report involving a red Dodge pickup truck with a Wyoming license that was weaving back and forth while driving down Mountain Avenue. They were unable to locate the Dodge.

Dog kennel building materials were reported stolen from a residence in the 200 block of East Colorado Avenue.

Four calves got away from their moms and onto South County Road 17 near Spartan Avenue. The apparently found their way back or were herded back and the police officer could not locate them.

A barking dog on East Michigan Avenue was quite when police arrived.

Citations:

Mark Allen Graves: Possession of a Controlled Substance
Wanyun Liv: Disregarded Stop Signature Offset

Saturday, April 2

Rather than cite an individual for public drunkenness, The officer gave an intoxicated man a ride home at 1:20 a.m.

Police stopped a vehicle in the 300 block of Turner Avenue. The driver, 18-year-old Kyle P. Wright of Loveland, was arrested and charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, Underage Consumption/Possession of Alcohol and Driving While Driver’s License was Under Restraint. Vehicle passengers, Bryan A. Quintero, a 20-year-old Larimer County resident and Samantha Gardner, an 18-year-old Berthoud resident, were issued citations charging Underage Possession/Consumption of Ethyl Alcohol.

Police assisted with traffic control at Pioneer Sand and Gravel when a fire in the mulch piles sent heavy smoke across the road.

A white sedan with loud music at Berthoud Park was quiet when police arrived.

Citations:

Amanda Jones: Disregarded Stop Sign
Tanya Bezanson: Speed (67/45)
Hipolito Diaz-Luevano: Speed (53/30)
Kyle Parker Wright: DUI, Per Se; DUR; Underage Consumption
Bryan Quintero: Underage Consumption of Alcohol
Samantha Gardner: Underage Consumption of Alcohol

Sunday, April 3

Neighbors on East Iowa reported that a family had moved out and left their dogs. The report is listed as unfounded.

A reflective sign knocked down on County Road 17 near 10E is listed as a traffic hazard. The call was referred.

Police helped out when the railroad-crossing gate on Welch Avenue stuck in the down position.

Police gave an assist to a motorist whose car had run out of gas on U.S. Highway 287.

A local landlord called to ask if the police could evict renters. He was told “no.”

Citation:

Tamra Wishcop: Disregarded Stop Sign

Monday, April 4

A mobile phone was found in the 600 block of Fourth Street.

A black dog was reported on the loose in the 500 block of Ninth Street. With the assistance of the officer, the owner came out of the house and retrieved the animal.

Police received a possible REDDI report, but after following the vehicle the officer had no probable cause to make a traffic stop.

Police again received the “false” report of dogs abandoned on East Iowa Avenue.

Tuesday, April 5

Police are investigating the theft of keys and a cell phone, both items reportedly missing from a residence in the 200 block of Second Street.

A BMX bicycle was reported stolen from the 1400 block of Willow Drive. (The bicycle was found on April 6 and returned to the owner)

Police made several traffic stops near Berthoud Elementary and issued verbal warnings to the drivers.

Once again, police received a call about abandoned dogs on the East Iowa Avenue. The caller was told that the people did not move and abandon the dogs. The renters are due to move on April 14.

Police were called for a case of disorderly conduct at Turner Middle School.

Citations:

Dawn Baas: Failed to Obey Traffic Control
Dawn Welhelm: No Proof of Insurance

Wednesday, April 6

Police conducted a welfare check in the 900 block of Seventh Street.

Officers looked into a “cold” theft in the 900 block of Tenth Street.

Thursday, April 7

Police received a report of juveniles congregating in Town Park. However the youths left as police arrived. However, the police found a glass pipe in the park and received a good description of a juvenile who had put something in his back pack. Police located the youth at the high school and found a glass pipe with Marijuana in his back pack. The 16-year-old Larimer County male was issued a summons charging possession of Marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

A report of suspicious activity at the Berthoud Town Reservoir at 8:30 p.m. turned out to be students from the astronomy class looking for a dark place to view celestial bodies.

Citations:

Christine Poe: Disregarded Stop Sign
Martha Elva Ramirez: Disregarded Stop Sign

Friday, April 8

Police received a REDDI report about a vehicle on Highway 56 east of town. The police were able to stop the car and determined hat the driver’s license had been suspended. A summons was issued.

Staff from Grace Place reported someone behind the Sonoco building. The individual in question was homeless.

A set of keys found in the Pinewood Mobile Home Park were turned over to police who were able to return them to their owner.

Police were able to return a lost dog, however, the pet was accompanied by a citation.

A barking dog complaint in the 300 block of Bimson was handled by the officer.

Police finished off the day with three traffic stops on County Road 17 near Bunyan Avenue. All three drivers received summonses.

Citations:

Daniel Citron: Dogs at Large
Jesse Desera: Speed (69/45)
Levi C Johnson: Speed (59/45)
Ida Susan Bowman: Speed (61/45)

Saturday, April 9

Between midnight and 4 a.m., police made three traffic stops west of town. Only one of the drivers was cited.

A resident of the 600 block of Welch Avenue called to report a sewer backup.

Police were unable to locate juveniles who had been observed putting an unknown substance on a vehicle parked near Turner Middle School.

Kids in a tree in Fickel Park were given a verbal warning.

Jana M. Sheel, a 45-year-old Westminster, Colorado resident, was cited for disorderly conduct following a verbal disturbance at the Subway restaurant at 9 p.m.

Citations:

Carly Ann Rugg: Speed (56/35)
Geri C Dracker: Speed (49/30)
Mark Dmytranko: Speed (64/45)

Sunday, April 10

Purse found, purse returned, all accomplished by 7:30 a.m.

Police assisted a motorist who had a flat tire on U.S. Highway 287.

A mid-afternoon barking dog complaint in the 1900 block of Seventh Street was handled by the officer.

Citation:

Marjorie Lee Simmons: Displayed Expired Plates

Monday, April 11

A non-injury motor vehicle accident reported on north Highway 287 was gone when police arrived.

Another call about an accident on U.S. Highway 287 came in 45 minutes later but police were unable to locate any accident.

Police received a report of a child throwing rocks at another child at the skate park.

Tuesday, April 12

Three gnomes were found on County Road 19 and were turned over to the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office.

In a case of criminal mischief, the ceiling in a boy’s varsity locker room at Berthoud High School was damaged.

McKee hospital sent a weapons report. A Berthoud resident shot himself in the foot with a BB gun and went to the hospital to have the BB removed.

Police went to Bristlecone Court after a complaint about a barking dog. The officer reported that when he arrived, the dog was not barking and did not bark for the 10 minutes he spent at the location.

Wednesday, April 13

At 11 a.m. dispatch received a report about juveniles at Berthoud Town Park throwing beer cans out the window of the car. Police stopped the car at Mountain Avenue and Seventh Street and issued citations for minors in possession of alcohol.

The complaint about barking dogs in the 500 block of First Street was handled by communication, which means that dispatch recognized the address and knew no one was home. A message was left for the Code Enforcement Officer to go by later when the owners were available.

A 24-ounce framing hammer was found in the town hall parking lot. Originally thought to be a lost item, investigators discovered it was town property from the garage behind town hall.

The loud music emanating from a vehicle at South Third Street and Nebraska Avenue was not doing so when police arrived. The officer reported all quiet.

A concerned citizen reported that the lights at the ball field at Town Park were still on at 9 p.m.

Thursday, April 14

A citizen reported water coming up from a manhole cover in Bunyan court.

A caller from Ivy Stockwell Elementary School called to report a child walking home whom they thought too young for the unaccompanied journey.

Berthoud Police directed traffic while the Larimer County Sheriff’s Department and Colorado State Patrol dealt with an individual who was barricaded in a motor home at First Street and County Road 12. Read More

Wheatridge police identified a vehicle parked in suspect circumstances and a check showed the owner to be living in Berthoud. They called Berthoud police to notify the owner, but the owner was no longer at the Berthoud address.

Friday, April 15

Police stopped some pedestrians at Second Street and Versaw Court at 12:30 a.m. They said they had been working late.

A written warning was issued to residents in the 500 block of First Street for barking dogs.

Police responded to a physical disturbance between a man and a woman in the 600 block of Ninth Street. On person went to jail.

A short time later, police responded to another physical disturbance. This disturbance on E Colorado Avenue was between a mother and child. No one went to jail.

An hour later, police responded to a child out of control in the 800 block of Welch Avenue.

A teen runaway reported from Willow Drive returned home.

Police responded to Third and Mountain on a report of kids throwing rocks, but were unable to located the mischievous juveniles.

A person being dropped off at their vehicle parked at Berthoud High School at 11:20 p.m. struck someone as suspicious and they reported the incident to police.

Saturday, April 16

A Cheyenne Drive resident reported a door-to-door sales person selling seafood. The solicitor was gone when police arrived.

Police determined that a disturbance in the 1700 block of Wales Drive was verbal in nature.

The loud music in the 800 block earned the noisemakers two warnings from police.

Juveniles in Town Park at 11:20 p.m. were warned that the park was closed at that hour.

Sunday, April 17

Police are working on a report for the investigation of a “cold” burglary at Brick Oven Pizza. Cash was taken and the case is under investigation.

Police responded to a report of kids breaking windows at Berthoud High School, but found neither damage nor vandals.

Someone reported a white Buick in the Town Park parking lot at 8 p.m. It had been there for an hour and the caller thought that was unusual.

Monday, April 18

Kwik Korner reported someone driving off without paying for their gasoline. A suspect was identified and returned to pay for the fuel on April 21.

A report is to follow in the case of kids throwing rocks at other kids in the 500 block of Bunyan Avenue.

What was reported as a physical disturbance in the 100 block of Third Street turned out to be kids using a punching bag. They were warned about the noise.

Police received a call about a vehicle sinking into Carter Lake. Rayburn Harman, a 22-year-old Berthoud resident made the 911 call stating that the vehicle he was driving had a malfunction and was in Carter Lake. An investigation by Berthoud police and Larimer County Sheriff’s Deputies found no indication of an auto in the lake. A search by towed sonar was followed the next day by the Larimer County Dive Team. Again, there was no indication of a vehicle in the water. The vehicle in question is a black 2007 Cadillac Escalade owned by a local automobile dealer. The car was taken for a test drive and not returned. Harman and the vehicle are missing. Harman is considered a missing person and the vehicle is considered stolen. Mr. Harmon is the subject of an investigation by the F.B.I. and may be despondent. Police warn of a concern for the safety of anyone contacting Harmon. If you see him or the vehicle, which may have a Wyoming license plate 901 SAB, call Berthoud Police at 970-532-2611 or call your local law enforcement agency.

Tuesday, April 19

Officers had a chance to make several follow up calls.

Only one traffic stop is listed and that driver received a verbal warning.

Police are investigating an assault reported in eh 600 block of South Ninth Street.

Wednesday, April 20

Juveniles in the parking lot in the 800 block of Mountain Avenue were issued a written warning. Due to vehicles having been damaged in the parking lot, businesses in the shopping center will call police when juveniles are loitering.

Juveniles reported to be climbing on containers in back of Grace Place were gone when police arrived.

An after hours visitor to Berthoud Park was issued a verbal warning.

A lost bag of military clothing was left at the back door of Town Hall and the police tracked down the owner and returned the lost items.

Thursday, April 21

Suspicious noise inside the building at High Country Proco at 1 a.m. was a cause for concern. The officer on duty handled the situation.

The officer also had to handle a situation at the high school parking lot where one vehicle was blocking another.

A man was reported to be walking on US Highway 287 with a gas can in hand. An officer went to assist, but was unable to locate the motorist.

A report was taken from the 700 block of Second Street about a missing, presumably stolen, license plate.

Loud music in the 300 block of South Eighth Street brought a 7:15 p.m. visit from police.

A citation was issued in the 700 block of Bunyan Avenue to Adrian A. Carrion, 26- year-old Berthoud resident, charging Illegal Operation of Off-Road Vehicle on Street and Operation of an Uninsured Motor Vehicle.

Friday, April 22

Police were back on South Eighth Street again this morning for a loud music complaint. This time they were at the corner house at South Eighth and Munson Court. Again, the situation was “Handled by Officer.”

A dog bite in the 300 block of Eighth Street led to a citation for Charles Eason charging Vicious Dog, No Rabies Tag and No Dog License.

Police issued a verbal warning for a boat and trailer parked on the sidewalk on Munson Court.

Saturday, April 23

A chain attached to buckets was stretched across Spartan Avenue at 2 a.m. The road hazard was reported by a resident and handled by an officer.

A small brown dog was running loose near Grandpa’s Café. It was captured and sent to the Humane Society.

Sunday, April 24

Police made four traffic stops between midnight and 5 a.m.

Four horses on County Road 13 were referred to the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office.

A verbal disturbance in the 200 block of Second Street was a dispute over a child custody issue and the officer intervened.

Monday, April 25

Two students at Berthoud High School issued summonses charging Possession of Drug paraphernalia. One of the juveniles was also charged with Possession of Marijuana.

A medium size brown dog reported running loose in the vicinity of Fifth Street and Welch Avenue was gone when police arrived.

Some folks on South Eighth Street reported noisy neighbors. “Handled by Officer.”

The stolen Cadillac Escalade was recovered in Windsor just before midnight.

Tuesday, April 26

Police looked for a speeding black Volkswagen in the vicinity of Berthoud Park, but found nothing.

When police responded to a complaint about a semi-truck parked on private property at 190 Bunyan Avenue at 10 p.m., they found the truck gone.

Rayburn Scott Harmon, a wanted fugitive, was taken into custody in Johnstown about midnight. Harmon has been the subject of a two state manhunt since he reported the car he was driving was sinking in Carter Lake. His two state rampage included the holdup of a Wal-Mart store in Wyoming.

Multiple agencies were involved in Harmon’s case and apprehension, including The Weld County Sheriff’s Office, Larimer County Sheriff’s Office, Larimer County Emergency Services, Johnstown Police Department, Windsor Police Department, Fort Collins Police Services, Loveland Police Department, Larimie Wyoming Police Department, Cheyenne Wyoming Police Department, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Berthoud Fire Protection District, Loveland Fire Department, Thompson Valley Emergency Medical Service, Larimer County Dispatch, Loveland Dispatch and Weld County Dispatch as well as Berthoud Police.

Berthoud police had issued the outstanding warrants and took custody of the prisoner who was taken to the Larimer County Jail. Harmon faces charges of Aggravated Motor Vehicle Theft, False Reporting, Felony Bond Conditions Violation and Armed Robbery. There are also pending charges from the Johnstown Police Department, Cheyenne Police Department and the Federal Bureau of investigation.

Berthoud Police Beat, March 2011

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Berthoud Police Beat — March, 2011

Tuesday, March 1

A Border Collie on the loose in the 500 block of First Street led to his owner being given a written warning.

A resident reported the unauthorized use of a credit card number by an unknown person.

Wednesday, March 2

A dispute between a landlord and the tenant in the 1000 block of Seventh Street was mediated by the officer.

Police responded to Berthoud Elementary School to assist with a physical disturbance caused by an out of control child. A 12-year-old Longmont male was issued a citation charging Juvenile Delinquency (3 counts of assault) and transported for a mental health check.

Police investigated the report of a dog bite in the Hillsdale Subdivision. The owner was cited.

Citation:

Josephine Shisler: Failure to keep dog under restraint, vicious dog, unlicensed dog, failure to display rabies tag.

Thursday, March 3

A loose Boxer (dog) on Bunyan Court was picked up by the Larimer County Humane Society.

Police were on their way to cite a motorcycle parked on the sidewalk by the Subway, but it was gone before they arrived.

A Jay Place resident reported credit card fraud.

Juveniles behind the Pizza Hut reported being fired on by other juveniles with an “air soft” pellet gun. The gun toters were in a black SUV

Citation:

Latisha Maria Hummel: Animal at large, no license, no rabies vacination

Friday, March 4

Police stopped to talk to two men walking down Mountain Avenue at 12:37 a.m.

Police decided that the tipped over gravel trailer on Welch Avenue was not a motor vehicle accident and did not need police involvement.

There was no answer at the door in the 500 block of Mayo Court when the officer responded to a barking dog complaint. He left his calling card.

Citations:

Jessica Lea Bode: Speed (36/20)
Jennifer Ann Hidden: Stop lamps not working

Saturday, March 5

Responding to a call of suspicious activity at two minutes past midnight, the officer found fishing line across the road on Spartan Avenue.

Upon returning home at 1:30 a.m., residents in the 800 block of Bruce Drive found an intoxicated man sleeping on their couch. A 31-year-old Berthoud resident was charged with second-degree criminal trespass and criminal mischief in the incident.

A caller reported an hit-and-run on U.S. Highway 287. A report is to follow.

A minor parking lot accident at the Berthoud Wine and Spirits led to some heated words and the police were called to the 200 block of Mountain Avenue to intervene.

Police stopped to assist a motorist whose engine had overheated at the Kwik Korner.

Police are investigating a possible restraining order violation that occurred in the 200 block of Welch Avenue.

A Longmont resident was cited for careless driving following a non-injury motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Highway 56 and U.S. Highway 287.

A driver was cited after a minor accident in the Hays Market parking lot.

Citation:

Mathew Bondy: Second-degree criminal trespass, criminal mischief
Ramon A Dominguez-Renteria: Careless driving
John M. Robinett: Violation of limits on backing.
James Richard Hubbard: Speed (79/65)
John McCool Robinett: Improper backing, failed to present proof of insurance

Sunday, March 6

The kids in the alley on East Iowa Avenue at 2 a.m. managed to disappear before police arrived.

A reported burglary and theft in the 200 block of Second Street was subsequently canceled by the complainant.

A yellow Lab running loose at Turner Middle School managed to be gone when police arrived.

Police investigated an “awful smell coming from the garage” in the 600 block of Fifth Street. The officer determined that the odor indicated a recent visit by a skunk.

Citations:

Christopher L Wilson: Speed (83/65)
Audrey E Engelhard: Speed (48/30)
Dayna Louise Jones: Speed (85/65)

Monday, March 7

Berthoud police had one business assist, one ambulance assist and three assists to the Larimer County Sheriff’s Deputies at the scene of motor vehicle accidents.

The police had their own accident to handle on U.S. Highway 287.

Citations:

Ramon Dominguez: Careless driving
Megan Aanstoos: Drove too fast for conditions
Gabrielle Strandquist: Unsafe lane change

Tuesday, March 8

Police received a complaint about a house on Fourth Street having trash in the back yard. The house is in foreclosure and is vacant so no immediate solution is available.

Juveniles were hanging out behind the Pizza Hut, but left before police arrived.

A high school student reported the theft of an Ipod.

A barking dog in the 1200 block of Aspen Drive was handled by the officer.

Wednesday, March 9

Police had a talk with the kids hanging out behind the Pizza Hut at 2 p.m.

A resident in the 1000 block of Third Street reported that he was missing a large quantity of wood and assumed that it had been stolen.

In late afternoon, dispatch received a report that juveniles near the Turner Middle School were shooting at other juveniles with a paint ball gun. Police did not find anyone who fit the description.

A man and a woman were reportedly having a verbal disturbance, perhaps while walking, in the 100 block Mountain Avenue. They were gone by the time police arrived.

Citations

Sara Buchholtz: Speed (56/35)

Thursday, March 10

Graffiti was found in Berthoud Park.

Juveniles behind Pizza Hut around noon were given a verbal warning by a police officer.

The vehicle parked at Berthoud Park with its radio volume on high was gone when police arrived.

A Dachshund captured at Longview Avenue and Greenwood Drive was sent to the Larimer County Humane Society.

The barking dog on Bristlecone Court was quiet when police arrived.

Citations:

Roy Holcomb: Speed (79/60)
Zachary J Wehner: Speed (76/60)
Toinette Dione Bower: Speed (36/20)
Jordan A Buchholz: Disregarded stop sign
Erik Salomon Tapia: Disregarded stop sign
David Monley: Dog at large, no town license, no rabies tag

Friday, March 11

A Police officer visited three barking dogs in the back yard on Marshall Place shortly after 8 a.m. He returned to the residence at 10:30 a.m. and issued a verbal warning to the dogs and to their person.

An officer responded to a complaint of trash in the yard on Jay Place, but did not issue a warning.

Residents in the 1200 block of Cedar Drive reported a freezer missing and presumably stolen.

Citations:

Gregory Lee Dewey: Speed (61/25)
Liana Jane Daniels: Speed (37/20), DUR
Devin Quince: Disregarded stop sign

Saturday, March 12

Worried parents in the 800 block of Tenth Street reported that their two children were missing and had perhaps run away. The girls were subsequently found by the parents.

An argument between two former lovers was loud enough that police responded to a verbal disturbance in the 300 block of Sixth Street.

An alert caller reported a juvenile at Turner Middle School. It was, in fact, a young adult who was setting up for volleyball play in the gymnasium.

A noise complaint brought the police to the Subway Restaurant shortly after 10 p.m. There was a loud party going on and the officer issued a verbal warning to the revelers.

Citations:

Nicholas Maestas: Disregarded stop sign
Amethyst McDaniel: Disregarded stop sign
Anderson Van Matre: Speed (53/35)

Sunday, March 13

Police went to the 100 block of East Nebraska at 12:40 a.m and apprehended three juveniles who were in possession of and consuming alcoholic beverage. Two boys were from Berthoud and one from Loveland. The Loveland youth was also charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.

There were three riderless horses in Greenlawn Cemetery at 8 a.m. The situatuation is listed as being handled by the officer.

A dog was reported chasing cars on Highway 56 east of town. He apparently did not try to chase the police car when it arrived and is listed as being gone.

A case of attempted burglary and criminal mischief occurred in the 400 block of Third Street.

Juveniles fighting in the 100 block of South Third Street brought a response from the police. The officer apparently calmed the situation.

In a case of vandalism, a window was reported broken in the 400 block of Third Street.

A case of drunkenness was reported at the Pizza Hut in the evening. An individual was harassing the staff according to the caller. Police responded and ended up giving a ride home to an individual who apparently was not the person referred to in the complaint.

Monday, March 14

Shortly after midnight, Police responded to a case of drunkenness in the 200 block of Second Street. There was no space available at the De-Tox center so the officer handled the situation in house.

A party called from the Berthoud Wine and Spirits at 7:58 a.m. and said he had been assaulted, but his story could not be verified. He was transported to McKee Medical Center.

An eighteen-year-old in the 800 block of Spartan Avenue was issued a summons charging him with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. (James Terry)

The couple arguing in the 300 block of Sixth Street on Saturday had still not reconciled their differences. He came to the police station to report that she was harassing him. It turned out that she had been calling him to make arrangement to get her belongings and he refused to answer the phone. Therefore, she kept calling. He reported harassment based on the number of times she had called. The officer thought otherwise and told him her actions did not constitute harassment.

Residents on Redwood Circle reported a dog bite, but police were unable to locate the animal.

A wallet was turned into the police who returned it to the owner.

It was almost 11 p.m. when a resident on Columbine Circle complained of a loud noise from a parked vehicle, but all was quiet when police arrived.

Citation:

Peter Scheck: Speed (65/45)

Tuesday, March 15

A person found a child on north Fourth Street. As it turned out, the child was in front of his own house and had walked out the front door just as his mother came in from the back yard. All were reunited.

A caller from the 800 block of Ninth Street reported hearing an adult yelling and a child crying. Police were unable to locate any disturbance.

A written warning was issued to a dog owner in the 300 block of South Eighth Street when a neighbor reported that his dog ran out at her while he was walking her dog.

A Doberman being walked without a leash along Lake Avenue and Seventh Street was gone when police arrived.

Wednesday, March 16

The report of a possible fight between juveniles in Berthoud Park is listed as unfounded.

A motor vehicle accident at First Street and Welch Avenue did not cause injury.

The car with the loud radio playing at Berthoud Park was gone when police arrived.

A loose Black Labrador Retriever was gone when police arrived in the 900 block of Kansas Avenue.

Another loud car radio, this one reported at Munson Court and South Eighth Street, was also quiet when police arrived.

A lost dog was reported. It is a black and white Heeler.

Citation:

Marcie Jo Polanchek: Disregarded stop sign
Jacob Cooper: Failed to yield right of way in front of traffic

Thursday, March 17

Police did a welfare check in the 800 block of Massachusetts Avenue for a child who did not show up at school. The child had the flu.

A juvenile in the 400 block of Redwood Circle was bitten while playing with dogs. No citation was issued.

The officer issued a verbal warning to the operator of a car that was parked on the sidewalk at Mr. B’s Body Shop.

A burglary reported in the 400 block of Indiana Avenue is under active investigation.

Citation:

Jerry Joe Lewis: Speed (54/35)

Friday, March 18

A resident in the 300 block of East Iowa Avenue saw someone by her car at 3 a.m. and called police. The suspect was gone when police arrived.

A missing person with Alzheimer disease was found.

A vehicle trespass in the 300 block of East Michigan Avenue is under investigation. Items were missing from the car.

A vehicle trespass in the 100 block of East Iowa Avenue is under investigation.

A solicitor in the 100 block of East Indiana had a permit.

An officer contacted a suspicious vehicle in the 200 block of Mountain Avenue. He issued a Proof of Service to the driver advising the driver that his license was suspended.

Saturday, March 19

Free running dogs captured on Sixth Street Court were returned to the owner.

Part of a dead animal was fond at First Street and East Michigan Avenue.

A small dog at large (a brown Chihuahua) was captured in the 900 block of Seventh Street and turned over to the Larimer County Humane Society.

Police stopped a vehicle for speeding on County Road 17 near County Road 10. The driver was arrested and in addition to the speeding charge was cited for DUI and no proof of insurance

Citation:

William Forbes: Speed, DUI, no proof of insurance
John Slavik: Speed (59/45)
Lukas Hunter Keller:Speed (59/45)
Esequil Gomez: Dog at large, no tags

Sunday, March 20

A resident in the 400 block of Bunyan Avenue found drug paraphernalia in the yard.

A Welch Avenue complained that a neighbor had put trash in her receptacle. Police determined that he had put his trash in his own trash can.

When police interceded in a verbal disturbance between a father and son in the 400 block of Indiana Avenue, the two men agreed to stay away from each other.

Monday, March 21

Roommates in the 400 block of Colorado were so loud in their argument that the police became involved.

Juveniles with fireworks were reported in the area of Berthoud Park and Swimming Pool. Police were unable to locate the kids.

A motor vehicle accident at Berthoud High School caused property damage only. However, a 16-year-old Berthoud female was issued a citation for careless driving, leaving the scene of an accident without reporting and failed to provide proof of insurance.

Items were stolen from a vehicle in the 300 block of East Colorado Avenue. The case is under investigation.

A party with an outstanding warrant turned themselves in.

Police are investigating vehicle trespasses in the 200 block of East Colorado Avenue, the 300 block of East Colorado Avenue and the 200 bock of East Michigan Avenue.

Shawn Michael Riddell, a 45-year-old Weld County Resident was arrested in the 500 block of Fourth Street and charged with Violation of a Protection Order and Domestic Violence.

Citation:

Isobel Shaw: Careless Driving, Left the Scene of a Motor Vehicle Accident, No Proof of Insurance

Tuesday, March 22

Police responded to a single-vehicle accident in the 1700 block of State Highway 56. A truck pulling a trailer blew off the road and damaged a fence. There were no injuries.

A Burglar Alarm at Guaranty Bank at 10:10 p.m. was a false alarm.

Citations:

Timothy Troup: No proof of insurance
Ryan J Ghee: Speed (40/30)

Wednesday, March 23

A person at the Subway restaurant reported that items may have been taken from their backpack.

Police received a call from a distraught mother saying that her son had been injured in a fight at Fickel Park and she was going to the park. The officer tried to dissuade her, to no avail. By the time the police arrived mom was already there. The officer calmed everyone down and cautioned kids and parents. The boys involved were 10 and 11-years-old.

A woman’s wallet was found and turned in to the police department.

Thursday, March 24

Police investigated a “cold” disturbance in the 400 block of Indiana Avenue. Apparently a disagreement between father and son.

Police are waiting for an arrest warrant in the theft of a motorcycle in the 400 block of Indiana Avenue.

Police arrested Daniel James Guggenheim III, a 32-year-old Berthoud resident at Third Street and Welch Avenue. Guggenheim was charged with Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, Driving while Driver’s License Suspended, No Proof of Insurance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Most of the traffic stops during the day resulted in the motorists receiving verbal warnings.

A resident in the 700 block of Second Street reported items missing from their vehicle.

A resident in the 100 block of Third Street became concerned when a vehicle drove by with a camera in evidence.

A resident in the north part of town reported a suspicious vehicle parked in the area.

Meanwhile, another suspicious circumstance was reported by a person in the 1000 block of Third Street who reported a person outside the window at 9:25 p.m.

Citation:

Daniel Guggenheim: No Proof of Insurance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Driving under the Influence

Friday, March 25

Police investigated a report that marijuana plants were being grown in a warehouse space in the 700 block of Second Street. The report turned out to be true and police issued a warning and the plants were moved out.

A noise complaint from the 500 block of Mount Massive Street was cars revving up their engines. The revvers were given a verbal warning by the responding officer.

Police made ten traffic stops and issued three citations.

Citations:

Anthony Chavez: Speed (37/20)
Mitchelle B Froelich: Speed (80/65)
Margaret Ann Essig: Failed to Stop at Stop Sign.

Saturday, March 26

Police received a report of the theft of a vehicle license plate in the 200 block of Mountain Avenue.

A 17-year-old Larimer County Resident was charged with Careless Driving resulting in Bodily Injury after an accident at the high school involving his car and a bicycle.

After several attempts to locate him, Berthoud Police arrested Dale Alan Dardano, a 62-year-old Berthoud resident on a warrant charging Failure to Appear in court concerning Driving While Ability Impaired. Dardano also had the motorcycle which was reported stolen in he 400 block of Indiana Avenue. He said he owned it jointly with his son. The son had been the one who reported it stolen.

Police cited a 16-year-old male Berthoud resident in the 300 block of Seventh Avenue for Possession of Marijuana and possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Citations:

Dale Dardano: Arrest on Warrant from Douglas County
Ravi Smith: Careless Driving

Sunday, March 27

Noel K. Lebsack, a 20-year-old Berthoud resident was charged with Thefts and 1^st Degree Criminal Trespass for numerous incidents in Mary’s Farm the previous few days.

A vehicle in the 300 block of E Colorado Avenue was entered and items taken.

A respondent in the 700 block of Sixth Street reported being threatened, but there was no evidence to back up his complaint.

Citations:

Arthur Nittmann: Speed (84/65)
Jason R Nelson: Speed (84/65)

Monday, March 28

Laurie A. Grubl, a 49-year-old Berthoud resident was arrested in the 1300 block of Fourth Street and charged with Harassment and Obstructing of Telephone Service. The charges are related to Domestic Violence.

Police filed additional charges against Noel K Lebsak in the thefts and vehicle trespasses in Mary’s Farm.

Police received a report from a Mary’s Farm resident who just discovered their vehicle had been entered. Note: The police still have unclaimed items, likely from residents who are unaware that their vehicles have been robbed.

The Chihuahua dogs were in the street at Third and Franklin, but police were unable to locate the small canines.

Tuesday, March 29

An Elm Drive resident reported a woman in the yard with a dog and a baby. No one was there when police arrived. .

A caller reported that he thought he saw a drug deal in Berthoud Park, but the suspects were gone when police arrived.

Police handled a Restraining Order Violation in the 1300 block of Fourth Street. Apparently the restrained person contacted a “Third Party” who was not aware that third party contact was prohibited.

Wednesday, March 30

A woman walking her dogs near the high school reported that two Black Labs were “harassing” her and her dogs. The Labs had left by the time police arrived.

An unlicensed trailer parked on Colorado Avenue brought a visit from a Berthoud Police officer.

Police investigated a case of trash being dumped by County Road 7.

Cows on the road on South County Road 17 near Spartan Avenue is listed as a traffic hazard. However, they cows had departed before the police arrived.

A .22 magnum cartridge was found on the floor of a hallway at Berthoud High School.

A Colorado Avenue resident called in suspicious activity when a man knocked on the door.

A man came to the Police Department with questions about harassment.

Citation:

Richard Michael James: Parking of Trailer on Public Property (Street)

Thursday, March 31

Juveniles in the area of South Fifth Street and Nebraska Avenue ran from the police officer. It was almost 1 a.m. and certainly past curfew. The same thing happened again at 2:22 a.m. when the officer attempted to make contact with a juvenile pedestrian in the same area.

A resident of the 100 block of East Nebraska Avenue reported the theft of yard signs.

Police arrested Mark Graves in the 200 block of First Street based on eight outstanding warrants. The charges included seven felonies and one misdemeanor from multiple counties. Police find wanted man in Berthoud from the Longmont Times Call

Police arrested a Pit Bull puppy in the 900 block of Mountain Avenue. The puppy had a collar, but there were no tags on the collar. The puppy was remanded to the custody of the Larimer County Humane Society.

Police captured two Black Labs in the 800 block of Fourth Street.

Citation:

Todd Oubre: Driving Under Restraint/Revocation

Berthoud Police Beat, February, 2011

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Tuesday, February 1

A vehicle ran into a fence in the 400 Block of East County Road 8. No injuries were reported.

An injured cat was returned to its owner in the 600 block of Sunnywood Place.

A 1980 Pontiac was reported stolen from the 200 block of Welch Avenue.

A resident in the 200 block of Second Street saw footprints in the snow and reported having a prowler. The police though otherwise and listed the report as unfounded.

Wednesday, January 2

Police assisted the Larimer County Humane Society in rounding up loose dogs west of town.

Police made traffic stops at 100 East Welch, Pyramid Avenue and Highway 56, 200 block of Bunyan Avenue and at Third Street and Mountain Avenue. All the driver s received warnings.

Thursday, February 3

Police received a report of a blue Jeep doing “doughnuts” in Berthoud Park. Despite a quick response to the call, the Jeep was gone when the officer arrived.

Dispatch fielded a caller who was upset about the design of sidewalks at the round-a-bout.

There were three motor vehicle accidents on U.S. Highway 287. Two of the accidents occurred at the Highway 56 intersection. The Colorado State Patrol handled the situation with the assistance of the Berthoud Police.

Police made several traffic stops during the day, but no one got a ticket.

Friday, February 4

A hit-and-run accident at 4:20 a.m. at the intersection of First Street and Mountain Avenue is under investigation.

The resident of an apartment in the 500 block of Welch Avenue reported the possible theft of prescription drugs.

An officer went to the Hays Market to warn a juvenile about loitering.

Saturday, February 5

A caller from the Little Thompson Valley Pioneer Museum had a question about parking.

Police found no criminal violation following a report of a restraining order violation at the Berthoud Community Center.

Sunday, February 6

A report of a motor vehicle accident at Weld County Road 44 turned out to be a newspaper delivery van stuck in the soft shoulder of the road.

A 77 year old Berthoud resident was charged with Careless Driving after a motor vehicle accident in the 1500 block of Fourth Street. There were no injuries, just property damage.

Police responded to a complaint about barking dogs in the 600 block of South Ninth Street, but found all was quiet on their arrival.

Citation:

Raleigh Alford: Careless Driving

Monday, February 7

An auto repossesser notified dispatch that he would be picking up a vehicle in the 200 block of Second Street.

A theft in the 900 block of Mountain Avenue is under investigation.

A resident in the 200 block of Second Street called to report his vehicle stolen.

Tuesday, February 8

Police received a report of a possible motor vehicle accident in the 100 block of Sioux Drive. The report was apparently unfounded as police found no accident at that scene.

A South Ninth Street resident report receiving harassing phone calls.

Wednesday, February 9

Police responded to a report of a fight in the 500 block of Mount Massive Street. The persons at that location denied that there was any disturbance.

An officer responded to Turner Middle School to assist with a juvenile.

Police assisted Berthoud Fire and TVEMS at an unattended death in the 300 block of Welch Avenue.

Thursday, February 10

An afternoon verbal disturbance between two intoxicated males in the 200 block of Second Street is listed as “No Criminal Violation.”

A loose Yellow Lab dog on North County Road 13 was “Handled by Officer.”

Citations:

Luciano Meraz: Speed (62/35)
Kathy Keeling: Dog at Large

Friday, February 11

A 43-year-old Berthoud Resident was cited for careless driving after having a seizure and driving through four back yards and hitting a parked car in the 300 block of Hubbell Street.

A barking dog on Bunyan Court was not barking when police arrived.

A loose Yellow Lab at Bunyan Avenue and First Street was not seen by the officer.

Someone reported an injured goose on Wagon Wheel Court.

Citations:

Dustin W Trembath: Speed (44/30)
Matilda Varela: Speed (55/35)
Todd A. Parks: Careless driving.
Gary Richard Pias: Speed (69/40)

Saturday, February 12

A traffic stop in the 200 block of Welch Avenue led to the arrest of a 50-year-old Berthoud resident on a warrant for Identity theft. He was also cited for Driving while his license was revoked and failure to stop at a stop sign.

Citations:

Lukus Swedbergh: Speed (69/40)
Gary L Stienike: Speed (58/40)
Gary James Chadwick: Speed (48/30)
Dale Woolery: Arrest-Warrant out of Fort Collins, Driving while license revoked, failed to stop at a stop sign.
Brandon Gaston: Speed (54/30)
Todd Parks: Careless Driving

Sunday, February 13

An intoxicated male refused to leave a residence in the 300 block of Bimson Avenue. It was 12:30 a.m. when Police arrived. They moved him to the detention center. He did not want to go.

It was shortly before noon when an aggressive dog was reported in the 300 block of Mountain Avenue. Officers were unable to locate the dog.

Citations:

Diane E McNalley: Speed (41/30)
Matthew Bondy: Disorderly conduct

Monday, February 14

A Cheyenne Avenue resident reported receiving harassing phone calls.

Police found a vehicle in the ditch near the Kwik Korner. The driver was cited for careless driving.

A verbal disturbance in the 1000 block of Third Street is listed as verbal only, no criminal violation.

Citations:

Connie Janice Behm: Speed (66/45)
Raymond C. Thomas: Careless driving

Tuesday, February 15

Police are investigating a hit and run accident in the 400 block of Third Street. A vehicle hit a parked building.

Police were called upon to check on a Juvenile who did not show up at school.

A black dog, loose in the 500 block of First Street left before officers arrived.

A resident had been sent checks to cash, but the bank thought them suspicious and the individual brought them to the police department. The case is being listed as attempted fraud.

A two-vehicle motor vehicle accident at the intersection of US Highway 287 and State Highway 56 is listed as non-injury.

Citation:

Nicholas J Ray: Careless driving

Wednesday, Feb 16

A vehicle in a parking lot in the 800 block of Mountain Avenue had its window broken by a rock, which apparently was launched with a golf club by an unknown juvenile.

A loose dog in the 1000 block of First Street earned its person a written warning.

Street signs at Second Street and Versaw Court were damaged. The case is under investigation.

Police received a complaint of a barking dog in the 100 block of East Iowa Avenue. The officer found children in the back yard playing with their dog.

Citation:

Frank S Quantz: Speed (36/20), driving under restriction

Thursday, February 17

Police assisted Knoxville, Tenn police in investigating harassing phone calls to Berthoud.

Another loose dog, this one on Mountain Avenue, resulted in a verbal warning to its owner.

A child being reported as a runaway returned home before the report was completed.

Police arrested David L. Vanmatre in the 200 block of First Street on a Douglas County warrant for failure to appear.

The officer warned some juveniles about climbing on statues in Fickel Park.

Citations:

Jonathan Koch: Parked where prohibited
Duane J Baker: Speed (59/40)
Lance McBride: Speed (54/30)
Bryan Otten: Speed (49/30)
Candice Abeyta: Speed (51/35)

Friday, February 18

Police were unsuccessful in trying to catch a Black Lab running loose in the 1100 block of Second Street.

Citations:

Brian Hoogland: Driving under suspension, Tags not attached properly
Andra JoAnn Ramsay: Speed (56/35)
Jesse A Nino: Speed (57/35)
Laura Montgomery: Speed (48/30)
Keri R Davis: Speed (80/65)
|Benedict Schuab: Disregarded traffic control device
Marcin Tomtas: Speed (56.40)
Gwen S Brady: Speed (47/30)
Michael Henning: Speed (71/40)

Saturday, February 19

A 17-year-old Berthoud male was apprehended on County Road 17 at County Road 10E and cited for possession of drug paraphernalia.

Police had two calls about a solicitor working the Hillsdale subdivision but were unable to locate the salesman.

Citations:

Katrina Waterman: Speed (49/30)
Sarah Diagana: Speed (55/35)
Toni Miller: Speed (54/35)
Annessa Kohlhardt: Speed (74/60)
Mark Lyle Trumble: Speed (76/60)

Sunday, February 20

A bicycle was reported stolen by a Seventh Street resident, but was later found by the owner.

A resident of Schultz Lane reported that they had a solicitor come to the door the previous evening.

Citation:

Elsie Standridge: Violation of red light

Monday, February 21

Police responded to a report of suspicious activity in Berthoud Park. They found some fishing line strung between two trees.

Police were unable to locate the principal in a road rage case on Highway 287.

A misunderstanding between a customer and a cashier at the Berthoud Conoco led to two calls to dispatch. One call was a trespass in progress the other a verbal disturbance. The officer who arrived handled everything.

Tuesday, February 22

Police were called to the 500 block of First Street where there was a dispute in progress between a landlord and a tenant. The parties were told it was a civil matter.

The drivers of cars revving their engines and spinning the tires in the 900 block of Fourth Street were issued a written warning.

A loose Lab (Yellow) at the Conoco was unavailable for questioning when the officer arrived.

A white Poodle who lives in the 1200 block of Cedar Drive was arrested and sent to the Larimer County Humane Society and the owner was issued a summons.

A tenant in the 100 block of Mountain Avenue reported the theft of items by his landlord.

Police responded to two calls concerning juveniles hanging out behind the Pizza Hut and one call about three vehicles in the parking lot with the radio volume turned up.

Citation:

William T Clerkin: Speed (54/35)

Wednesday, February 23

A suspect was identified in the theft of a red Dodge Neon in the 900 block of Seventh Street. The case is under investigation.

Multiple calls from Berthoud to Greeley is listed as harassment and as being handled by the officer.

A motor vehicle accident in the Hays Market parking lot caused no damage.

The officer issued a verbal warning to juveniles hanging out behind the Pizza Hut.

Police received a report of a skateboard being stolen in the 800 block of Mountain Avenue. The 13-year-old who reported his board missing called back later to say that some kids had played a practical joke and hidden his skateboard and he had found it.

Citations:

Douglas Miller: Careless driving
Noah Dalton: Careless driving
David Weickum: Speed (45/30)
Ronald Hansen: Speed (36/20)
Linda Hirsch: Speed (54/35)

Thursday, February 24

Juveniles parked on Clayton Place received a verbal warning.

A vehicle went off the road in the 700 block of County Road 15 and the driver was injured.

An item stolen from the 1200 block of Aspen Drive was pawned with the person making a false report to the pawnshop. The case is under investigation.

Citations:

Barbara Mitchem: Speed (35/20)
Dean Stank: Trailer parked on public property

Friday, February 25

A cat was left abandoned when the people moved from a house in the 900 block of Driftwood Place.

There were many motor vehicle accidents during the day.

7:06 a.m.: a motor vehicle accident with injuries at the intersection of County Road 17 and U.S. 287.
8:07 a.m. A single vehicle slid off County Road 17 a half mile north of the US 287 intersection. The driver was able to maneuver back on the roadway.
8:25 a.m. A single vehicle slid off County Road 17 a half mile north of the U.S. 287. There were not injuries. The car had to be towed out of the ditch.
10:51 a car slid off County Road 17 a quarter mile south of U.S. Highway 287 and knocked over a sign. The driver failed to notify the police, for which he received a citation. Matthew L. Martens.
11:30 a.m. Berthoud Police assisted Larimer County at the scene of an injury accident at Crestridge Drive and South County Road 17.
4:34 p.m. Drivers involved in a non-injury motor vehicle accident at the Post Office exchanged information.
9:18 p.m. A vehicle ran off the road in the 1300 block of First Street. There were no injuries.
10:13 p.m. A vehicle was found off County Road 10 on its side in the ditch.

An officer responded to East Second Street and East Iowa Avenue to deal with moving van blocking the street.

Citations:

James M Terry: Careless driving
Eric W Hansen: Careless driving
Judi Hamann: Driving too fast for conditions

Saturday, February 26

A Ninth Street resident reported receiving harassing phone calls.

A snowplow damaged a curb/median on County Road 8 just west of the intersection with U.S. Highway 287.

Police are investigating a burglary in the 400 block of Mountain Avenue.

Citation:

Alex Holme: Defective stop lights

Sunday, February 27

A wallet was reported as being lost in Fickel Park.

A “weapons” report in the 1000 block of Sixth Street was a neighbor shooting a pigeon.

Police were unable to locate a dog that had been reported barking in the 100 block of East Iowa Avenue.

A loose dog hanging around the Brick Oven Pizza Parlor was rescued by its owner just as police arrived on scene. The owner did get a verbal warning from the officer.

A disagreement between former friends led to a physical disturbance in the 200 block of Second Street. The victim declined to prosecute. Apparently alcohol was involved.

Citation:

Matthew Starck: Parked more than 12 inches from the curb

Monday, February 28

The day started with a loose dog in the area of First Street and Mountain Avenue. Police were unable to locate the dog.

A person reported as missing from the 400 block of Cheyenne Drive was found and all is well.

A Bristlecone Court barking dog was not barking when the officer arrived at 7:07 p.m.

Police were called to a family disturbance in the 200 block of East Iowa Avenue. The officers quieted the disturbance and separated the warring parties.

There was a report of a verbal disturbance in the 300 block of Sixth Street just before midnight. By the time the police arrived, one party had left and the situation was calm.

Citation:

Sheila Pottorff: Speed (62/45)

Berthoud Police Beat: January 2011

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Saturday, January 1

Police assisted a motorist at Mountain Avenue and Second Street when his tire came off the rim.

Someone at the Hamilton Apartments received a strange letter. The case is being handled as harassment.

A fence and a sign in the 400 block of E County Road 8 were damaged by a hit and run driver.

Following a non-injury motor vehicle accident at County Road 17 and US Highway 287, officers arrested one person for driving under the influence and Underage Consumption of alcohol.

Another non-injury accident at First Street and Turner Avenue was handled by the officer. The vehicle was not damaged and the police helped push the vehicle.

Sunday, January 2

Another hit and run incident damaged a fence and lamppost in the 3500 block of East Highway 56.

An 18-year-old Fort Collins resident was cited for Driving Too Fast for Conditions following a one-car motor vehicle accident on North First Street at County Road 10.

Police are investigating a Protective Order violation.

Colorado Tractor called in a report of a hit and run driver who had damaged a fence at the business.

Police were unable to locate a door-to-door solicitor operating in the 300 block of Cheyenne Drive.

There were no injuries when a vehicle went into the ditch in the 1000 block of First Street.

Police responded to a disturbance in the 100 block of Welch. The situation had been a verbal confrontation only and one of the parties had departed.

Citations:

Michael Marvis McKay: Failed to Stop at a Stop Sign
Paul Michael Mill: Drove Too Fast for Conditions
Dorothy Rine: Dog at Large, No Town Tags

Monday, January 3

An injured owl found on County Road 27E was referred to the county.

Police are investigating unauthorized charges to the accounts of a Welch Avenue resident.

Suspicious circumstances at County Road 10 and First Street was an occupied vehicle parked near the BNSF railroad tracks. The two juvenile males in the car were trespassing on railroad property. They had also been consuming marijuana. The list of charges are; Driving Under the Influence of Drugs, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Third Degree Trespass. The boys were released to the custody of their parents.

Tuesday, January 4

A hit and run driver in a Subaru knocked over a tree in Bein Park.

A summons was issued in another hit and run motor vehicle accident in the 1200 block of Fourth Street. A pickup truck slid off the left side and damaged some landscaping. The driver then left the scene of the accident. Multiple witnesses reported the accident to Berthoud police. A short time later a 16-year-old male Berthoud resident was contacted. The investigation led to the young man being cited for; Careless Driving, Leaving the Scene of an Accident Without Providing Information, Failure to Report an Accident and Driving Without a Valid Driver’s License.

A snow removal warning was issued to an address in the 500 block of Mountain Avenue.

There were several code enforcement warnings issued. Some were for parking and some for snow.

Since nothing was missing from the burglary reported in the 200 block of Tenth Street, the report is listed as unfounded.

Citation:

Brian Joseph Welty: Parked Vehicle on Wrong Side of Roadway

Wednesday, January 5

Acting on a tip, police went to 800 block of Spartan Avenue at 7:49 a.m. and apprehended a juvenile male and an adult female for whom there were outstanding warrants.

A loose dog situation on Jefferson Drive was handled by the officer. The loose dog on E County Road 8 a few hours later managed to leave before police arrived.

A Christmas tree in the road made for a traffic hazard. The perpetrator received a verbal warning.

There were several traffic stops during the day. Shortly before midnight, officers observed a vehicle driving north in the southbound lanes of U.S. Highway 287. The vehicle was stopped and a 68-year-old male resident of Larimer County was charged with DUI and Driving the Wrong Way On A One Way Roadway.

Thursday, January 6

Police stopped to assist a motorist whose engine had overheated while driving on Highway 287.

Police made several traffic stops. A late night stop on Water Avenue led to the driver being arrested for Driving Under the Influence.

Citation

Mary L Fowler: Speed (54/35)

Friday, January 7

Police made seven traffic stops and issued two citations.

The Berthoud Conoco reported that they were being harassed by someone who repeatedly called the store. The callers were asked to stop.

Police assisted the ambulance crew in the 800 block of Douglas Place.

A resident of the 1000 block of Sixth Street reported that someone had thrown wood staining rags in his yard.

A distraught mother called police when her son did not show up at school. He was paying hooky.

An East Iowa Street resident bought a cell phone that turned out to be stolen.

Police responded to a motor vehicle accident at County Road 17 and County Road 8. Status of injuries was not known.

What would a day in Berthoud be without a barking dog complaint? This one was in the 300 block of Seventh Street and the dog’s person received a written warning.

Arrests:

Wendi McInerney: Warrant

Citations:

Jesse J Nikoden: Speed (64/35) DUI
Janice Kay Bennet: Speed (31/20)
Adam R Wasson: Bicycle not Equipped with Lights/Reflectors

Saturday, January 8

Police assisted Berthoud Fire at a false alarm at Berthoud High School when an errant basketball hit an alarm box.

Police responded to a report of assault at Berthoud High School at 1:37 p.m. The case involved juveniles and there is no report available.

It was a busy day for traffic stops. Eight drivers were stopped. A 12:46 a.m. stop on Bunyan Avenue resulted in a 37-year-old Loveland resident being cited. During an evening stop on Second Street, a Berthoud man was cited for driving while his license was revoked. The other drivers received verbal or written warnings.

An East Michigan resident called to report that juveniles came to the door to do a “survey.” She thought it unusual and suspicious.

Citations:

Mark Dmytrenko: Failed to Stop at a Stop Sign, Displayed Fictitious Validation Tab and Plate.
Fernando C Reyes: Driving while License Revoked as a Habitual Traffic Offender
Hugo M Arceo: Parked Along Yellow Curb
Nellis Vombaur: Parked Along Yellow Curb
Nevan McNaught: Parked Along Yellow Curb
Steven Jones: Parked Along Yellow Curb
Michael Ayres: Parked Along Yellow Curb
Kenneth Brigs: Parked Along Yellow Curb
Samual James McCreey: Speed (50/30)
Daniel Jones: Parked vehicle on crosswalk

Sunday, January 9

Police responded to Highway 56 at Weld County Road 7 at 4:48 a.m. when a car was reported off the road. The driver of the car had voluntarily pulled off and had called family to come to her aid as she did not feel comfortable driving in the current weather conditions.

An East Michigan Avenue resident called to report a solicitor. The salesman had a permit.

Citation:

Howard Wagner: Warrant for violation of a protective order

Monday, January 10

The noon barking dog in the 1200 block of Cedar Drive was quiet when the officer arrived on scene.

Not so the barking dog in the 200 block of East Colorado Avenue. Here the officer found a barking Beagle out in the cold. No report of action taken.

A vacant apartment in the 400 block of Mountain Avenue had a window broken.

Police responded to a rollover accident at East Highway 56 and Weld County Road 7. There were no injuries reported.

A resident of the 800 block of Seventh Street reported that the footprints in the snow indicated that someone had walked through the yard.

Citation:

Barbara Maxine Kary: Driving Too Fast For Conditions.

Tuesday, January 11

A resident of the 500 block of Mount Massive also reported the arrival at the door of someone taking a survey. They too thought it suspicious.

A Sixth Street resident reported tracks in the snow in their yard.

Police looked for a speeding red Hummer on U.S. Highway 287, but he was gone when they arrived.

A verbal warning was given for trash in the alley in the 100 block of East Michigan.

A traffic stop at Second Street and Turner Avenue at 8:30 p.m. resulted in a citation for the driver.

Citation:

Stephany Woodiel: Speed (36/25)

Wednesday, January 12

A 16-year-old Larimer County resident cited after being involved in a two-car motor vehicle accident in the 300 block of South Eighth Street. There were no injuries.

There were three animal complaints during the day. The barking dog in the 200 block of East Colorado Avenue was quiet when police arrived; the loose German Sheppard on Bruce Drive was gone, but the three barking dogs in the 1200 block of Cedar Drive resulted in the resident receiving a written warning.

Citation:

Brian K. Sherman

Thursday, January 13

In a case of Criminal Mischief, a piece of ice was used to break a window in the 700 block of Fifth Street.

The dog was quiet when police arrived in the 200 block of East Colorado Avenue.

Police had a report of someone driving carelessly in North County Road 17, but were unable to locate the vehicle. They did make three traffic stops during the day and wrote one citation and issued one written and one verbal warning.

Citation:

Jayne Diane Diallo: Speed (49/30)

Friday, January 14

Police investigated a non-injury motor vehicle accident at 800 Spartan Avenue.

A Bristlecone Court resident reported being harassed by telephone, but did not want to prosecute.

A resident in the 800 block of Greenwood Drive was the recipient of a “grandson needs money” telephone call. She reported the scam to the police.

Police arrested Rayburn Harmon, a 21-year-old Berthoud resident of the 2000 block of West County Road 10E charging him with Cultivation of and Possession of Marijuana. The plants were found during the exercise of a search warrant for the possession charge, leading to the additional charge of cultivation.

Police responded to a report of a physical disturbance in the 5oo block of First Street. Billy Dan Cuba A 28-year-old Longmont resident was arrested and charged with Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Arrest and Possession of an Illegal Weapon. While enroute to jail the prisoner damaged the police car, resulting in additional charges.

The dispatcher received five 911 hang up calls during the day. One of them was a child playing with the phone.

Police removed a bale of Hay from County Road 8 and made six traffic stops.

Arrest:

Rayburn Scott Harmon: Warrant for dangerous drugs

Saturday, January 15

The on duty officer began the day with five traffic stops before 4 a.m. The drivers were all given verbal warnings. Three more stops were made after 9 p.m. and those drivers too received verbal warnings.

A barking dog complaint in the 900 block of Kansas Avenue was handled by the officer.

A wounded goose was reported in the park at the end of Bruce Drive; however, it flew away before it could be rescued.

A burning flare on West County Road 8 was reported to Berthoud dispatch as a suspicious circumstance.

Sunday, January 16

Sunday morning began with six traffic stops by 3:30 a.m. The last driver stopped, just east of the roundabout, received a citation.

A citizen came to the police for help in finding his missing dog.

Bobbi Larae Lovenberg A 26-year-old female resident of Federal Heights, Colo. was arrested in the 800 block of Driftwood Place. The arrest was based on a warrant for failure to appear.

Citation:

Joseph McMahon: Speed (49/30)
Donald Moen: Speed (59/40)

Monday, January 17

Todd Vickers Oubre, a 38-year-old Berthoud Resident was arrested in the 800 block of Longview Drive on a warrant charging Pawnbroker Violation.

Shortly before 9 p.m. police were called to the 700 block of Jay Place on a verbal disturbance. An intoxicated male was yelling and was convinced to leave the residence.

Citation:

Karrie Skonier: Speed (54/35)

Tuesday, January 18

Someone found money and turned it over to the police department.

Dog bites dog is not big news, but the incident in the 1200 block of Aspen drive will warrant a report. Police had some difficulty in finding the second dog.

Part of a rifle was found in the 200 block of Second Street.

Citation:

Dustin Wessels: Dog at large

Wednesday, January 19

A Seventh Street resident reported a noise. Police found no problem.

Night maintenance workers found two broken windows at Berthoud High School. The vandalism is under investigation.

Thursday, January 20

Berthoud Police assisted Berthoud Fire at a motorcycle fire on Welch Avenue.

Police responded to a non-injury motor vehicle accident at Fourth Street and Massachusetts Avenue.

Police arrived at the roundabout too late to catch a reported speeding BMW.

Citations:

William Payne: Parked on the wrong side of the road
Melissa Kittler: Speed (35/20)

Friday, January 21

A motor vehicle hit and run damaged a sign at County Road 10E and County Road 17.

A vehicle in the 800 block of Massachusetts Avenue was damaged by a nine-year-old boy. The age is too young to prosecute.

The barking dog in the 600 block of Ninth Street stopped barking when he heard the police were coming.

The officer was unable to find a solicitor reported on East Michigan Avenue.

There were two instances of suspicious circumstances reported during the day. The first was two kids “hiding” in a yard on Sioux Drive. The second was a vehicle that had run out of gas in the traffic lane on First Street.

Citations:

Joshua Mallett: Parked more than 12” from the curb.
Douglas Crowel: Speed (32/20)
Rick Wilson: Failed to stop at a stop sign
Joshua Rovnak: Abandonment of vehicle

Saturday, January 22

A computer monitor was found at Weld County Road 1 and WCR 42.

Police investigated an unattended death in the 500 block of Redwood Circle.

Police assisted a couple that had become intoxicated at a party on Sixth Street Court. They were taken to another address.

It was a big day for the Code Enforcement Officer (CEO) with citations and warnings for trailers on Keep Circle, Willow Drive, Sixth Street and Ninth Street.

Citations:

Larry Ruiter: Defective lamps
Jeffery Williams: Speed (70/40)
James E Smith: Parking trailers on private property

Sunday, January 23

A quiet day. A traffic stop at 2 a.m. resulted in a citation and a large semi tractor parked in the 700 block of Sixth Street promised to on his way early in the morning.

Monday, January 24

A somewhat damaged, silver mobile phone was found in the 1500 block of Third Street.

The thief who stole the beer in the 400 block of Mountain Avenue returned and paid for the beer.

A child fell while on the pathway near Ivy Stockwell Elementary School. The injury was sufficient that the TVEMS ambulance and Berthoud Fire responded to the scene.

Citations:

Joseph Moss: Parked trailer on private property
Yong Sik Lim: Following too closely

Tuesday, January 25

Flowerpots in the 200 block of Second Street were damaged, possibly with a BB or pellet gun.

There is apparently a Pit Bull dog problem on South First Street.

The responding officer handled a physical disturbance between a father and son in the 300 block of Hubbell Street.

Wednesday, January 26

The code enforcement officer was checking alleys along Fifth Street and Third Street and wrote three warnings and left a dozen letters for residents.

A summons was issued to a Welch Avenue resident for an animal problem.

In a case of criminal mischief, a light was damaged at Ivy Stockwell Elementary School.

A suspected case of criminal mischief on Highway 56 and County Road 7 was explained by house movers who had taken down some electrical power lines.

Police stopped a driver on County Road 17 near Bunyan Avenue after receiving a report of aggressive careless driving.

Citations:

Ian Spencer Nelson: Speed (49/30)
Brenton Dean Jensen: Speed (22/20)
Michael Hemker: Speed (59/40)
Cassandra L Viera: Speed (54/35)
Matthew Walter Starck: Parked vehicle on wrong side of roadway.
Kathy Lee Wodiel: Animal at large

Thursday, January 27

Police made 13 traffic related stops and most people were given warnings.

There was a report of tampering with the U.S Mail in the 700 block of Jay Place. The case is under investigation.

An 18-year-old Berthoud man was issued a citation for Possession of Marijuana and Drug Paraphernalia.

Citations:

James H Yoakum: Speed (34/20)
Colin Joseph McGrane: Possession of Marijuana and Drug Paraphernalia
Christopher Henning: Speed (54/35)

Friday, January 28

Police investigated a vicious dog complaint in the 300 block of Iowa Avenue. The complaint stated that the neighbor’s dog had jumped the fence and bit the complainant’s dog. The neighbor was charged with having a vicious dog and not having a town license.

Police were unable to locate a small black dog loose in the Fourth Street and Mountain Avenue area.

A small lost dog that looked like a Pomeranian but was actually an Australian Cattle dog mix, was brought to the police station and subsequently turned over to the Humane Society.

A barking dog in the 300 block of Iowa Avenue must have heard the police coming. It was not barking when they arrived.

A disturbance in the 200 block of Second Street is listed as verbal only and the parties were given a verbal warning by the investigating officer.

Police responded to two motor vehicle accidents. An incident at Berthoud High School is listed as non-injury. The accident on I-25 near Johnson’s Corner was an injury accident.

Citations:

Daniela Salcido-Hernandez: Speed (59/40)
Chad F Buffington: Speed (39/20)
Kristin Ramey: Speed (37/20)
Deanna C Kluver: Vicious Dog, No Town License

Saturday, January 29

Police were on patrol and made 16 traffic stops. However, only two of those drivers received summonses, the majority were give a warning. One vehicle on South Eighth Street at Longview Avenue was cited for parking too far from the curb.

A resident in the 1100 block of Schofield Road reported hearing gun shots. Police investigated but found nothing.

Two apparently abandoned bicycles were found in the 400 block of Third Street.

Citations:

Diana Z Boughton: Failed to signal
Matthew D Pierce: Speed (59/40)
Rosalie Vigil: Parked more than 12” from the curb.

Sunday, January 30

Police stopped a vehicle at First Street and Welch Avenue. The driver, a 17-year old Loveland male was arrested and charged with DUI. Two companions, a 17-year-old Loveland male and a 16-year-old Fort Collins boy were charged with underage consumption of alcohol and a 17-year-old Fort Collins youth was charged with underage consumption and possession of marijuana and paraphernalia.

A dog was reported at large in the 800 block of Welch Avenue. Police captured a German Shepherd mix canine and turned it over to the Humane Society.

A resident in the 200 block of Second Street noticed their neighbor’s domestic rabbit outside in the cold and was concerned and called police. The owner said they were unable to catch the animal, but they were cold hardy.

Citations:

Five minors cited

Monday, January 31

Following a motor vehicle accident between a car and a school bus at First Street and Mountain Avenue, a 66-year-old Loveland resident was cited for driving too fast for conditions. (Benjamin R. McGuire)

Police responded to two more calls about the loose rabbit call in the 200 block of Second Street. The rabbit’s owner was given a verbal warning for animal at large. There is no indication of whether the animal was captured.

A few minutes after the loose rabbit call, dispatch received a report of a loose dog on Sioux Drive. Police were unable to locate the dog and it remains at large.

Police responded to a non-injury fencer bender at the Berthoud Family Physicians’ parking lot. A vehicle hit a parked car.

Citation:

Benjamin R McGuire: Driving too fast for conditions

The Town of Berthoud is going to reinstall the “No Parking from Midnight to 6 a.m.” signs on Mountain Avenue from Second Street to Fifth Street. The streets need to be clear to allow for snow removal. Parked vehicles are a hazard to the snowplows and to the vehicles.