On April 17, 2025, law enforcement in the city responded to a wide range of incidents, totaling 25 reports. The day’s activity included multiple warrant-related arrests, thefts—ranging from shoplifting to motor vehicle-related incidents—drug- and weapon-related calls, and several reports of non-criminal welfare checks. Officers also investigated reports of stalking, harassment, aggravated menacing, and sexual battery. Investigations are ongoing in many cases.

Sexual Battery Reported at Red Dot Storage

Case Number: PD-P2501966

On April 17, 2025, at 7:22 a.m., officers were dispatched to Red Dot Storage on Western Avenue in response to a sexual assault involving a victim who was unaware. The investigation remains ongoing.

Traffic Stop Conducted on Yoctangee Parkway

Case Number: PD-P2501967

A traffic stop was conducted on Yoctangee Parkway near Arch Street at 7:40 a.m. No additional details were provided.

Stop Sign Violation on Western Avenue

Case Number: PD-P2501968

At 8:32 a.m., officers responded to a report of a stop sign violation on Western Avenue.

Theft Investigated on North Paint Street

Case Number: PD-P2501970

At 9:52 a.m., officers were dispatched to North Paint Street regarding a possible theft. Investigation is ongoing.

Warrant Located on North Paint Street

Case Number: PD-P2501971

A warrant-related response occurred on North Paint Street at 9:56 a.m.

Juvenile Missing on Enderlin Circle

Case Number: PD-P2501969

At 10:13 a.m., officers responded to Enderlin Circle in reference to a missing juvenile. The situation remains under investigation.

Stalking Complaint on South Paint Street

Case Number: PD-P2501972

At 11:12 a.m., officers were called to 287 South Paint Street for a stalking complaint involving electronic messages. The case is under investigation.

Incident Reported on North Bridge Street

Case Number: PD-P2501974

An unspecified incident was reported at 11:20 a.m. on North Bridge Street.

Traffic Accident Logged on East Main Street

Case Number: PD-P2501973

An accident report was filed on East Main Street at 11:28 a.m.

Child Welfare Check on East Water Street

Case Number: PD-P2501975

At 11:59 a.m., officers responded to 586 East Water Street for a request from Child Protective Services related to an ex-parte matter. The case is under review.

Warrant Arrest on North Watt Street

Case Number: PD-P2501976

Officers made a warrant-related arrest at 82 North Watt Street at 1:46 p.m.

Shoplifting Reported at Wal-Mart

Case Number: PD-P2501978

At 4:15 p.m., officers responded to Wal-Mart on River Trace Lane for a theft by deception (shoplifting). Investigation continues.

Drug Overdose on Columbia Avenue

Case Number: PD-P2501977

A possible drug overdose was reported at 148 Columbia Street at 4:20 p.m. Investigation is pending.

Protection Order Violation on West 5th Street

Case Number: PD-P2501979

At 4:37 p.m., officers were called to 600 West 5th Street for a protection order violation involving telecommunications harassment.

Theft Complaint on North High Street

Case Number: PD-P2501980

Officers responded to a theft complaint at 941 Orange Street at 4:58 p.m.

Aggravated Menacing at Penn Station

Case Number: PD-P2501983

At 5:18 p.m., officers were dispatched to Penn Station on Enderlin Circle following a report of threats. The case remains open.

Forgery Warrant Arrest on Water Street

Case Number: PD-P2501981

At 5:53 p.m., Crystal Beals was arrested near Water and Prospect Streets for an outstanding warrant related to forgery. She was transported to RCJ and will appear in court on April 18, 2025.

Report Logged in Error

Case Number: PD-P2501982

This report, entered at 5:56 p.m., was marked as filed in error.

Vandalism Reported on East 5th Street

Case Number: PD-P2501984

At 7:03 p.m., officers responded to a vandalism complaint at 146 East 5th Street. The investigation is ongoing.

Welfare Check on South Renick Avenue

Case Number: PD-P2501985

Officers were dispatched at 8:15 p.m. to 299 South Renick Avenue regarding a resident expressing suicidal thoughts and threats of self-harm. The investigation continues.

Incident Reported on East 7th Street

Case Number: PD-P2501986

Details have not been provided for the incident reported at 8:59 p.m. on East 7th Street.

Incident Report Logged on North Bridge Street

Case Number: PD-P2501987

An unspecified incident was reported at 9:05 p.m. on North Bridge Street.

Theft from Vehicle on Clay Street

Case Number: PD-P2501988

At 9:42 p.m., theft from a motor vehicle was reported at 311 Clay Street. Investigation continues.

Trespassing Reported on East Water Street

Case Number: PD-P2501990

At 10:54 p.m., officers responded to First Capital Realty, located at 60 Riverside Street, for a report of criminal trespass involving a suspicious person.

Concealed Weapon Reported at Raising Cane’s

Case Number: PD-P2501989

At 10:59 p.m., officers were dispatched to Raising Cane’s on North Bridge Street after a masked male reportedly displayed a concealed firearm.

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