POLICE BLOTTER
The following is a condensed version of Taos Police reports from June 24-29.
JUNE 24
8:52 a.m. Larceny, Gusdorf Place – A caller said someone had gotten into his truck and stole some items. 11:48 a.m. Shoplifting, Zeke’s Auto Parts – A caller said someone had stolen three boxes of tools and left in a blue Toyota Matrix.
4:07 p.m. Harassment, Taos Police Department – A caller said her boyfriend was continually harassing her and threatening to kill her at her residence.
6:19 p.m.
– A caller said her ex-boyfriend was threatening to kill her and showed her a picture of a gun.
8:40 p.m. Reckless driver, Salazar Road – A caller said a black car and a white car were racing up and down the road.
9:31 p.m.
– A caller said some people were playing loud music and having a party by the arroyo.
JUNE 25
Midnight. Fire, Popolo’s – A dumpster was on fire in the parking lot. 5:58 a.m. Trespassing, Allsup’s – A homeless man was wandering around the property.
11:14 a.m.
was left for three days. 12:21 p.m.
– A gray BMW
– A man wearing a purple and green shirt was was yelling and cursing at employees. 2:03 p.m. Disturbing the peace, Albertsons – A woman was yelling at customers and tried to start a fight with the caller.
4:09 p.m.
– A man was taking off his clothes and harassing people in a parking lot. 5:10 p.m. Disorderly conduct, Subway – The caller said a man was cursing, causing a scene and drinking from the soda fountain.
6:35 p.m. Traffic accident, Walmart – The caller said a vehicle had side swiped their car.
9:32 p.m. Shots fired, Chevron – Two gunshots were heard in the area of the parking lot.
9:58 p.m.
– A knife with duct tape was found in one of the beds at the hotel.
JUNE 26
9:07 a.m. Alcohol offense, Paseo del Pueblo Sur – A man in a black jacket was highly intoxicated and harassing customers.
10:27 a.m.
– A woman in a blue shirt and black pants was urinating in the parking lot.
2:05 p.m.
– The dumpster on the property was broken into using bolt cutters.
5:49 p.m. Warrant, Weimer Road – A man flagged the caller down saying he had warrants and wanted to turn himself in.
5:51 p.m. Disorderly conduct, Smith’s – A man with dreadlocks was flipping people off in the parking lot.
7:04 p.m.
– A man was yelling at children entering the park. 10:12 p.m. Welfare check, Allsup’s – Caller said a man was in the bathroom for 15 minutes and refused to exit.
JUNE 27
12:49 a.m. Animal noise, Las Olas Drive – The caller’s neighbor’s dog was barking for about an hour. 2:51 a.m. Shots fired, Super Save
– The caller said there was a gunshot heard and tires squealing in the area. 10:03 a.m. Stray animal, Ranchitos Road – A dog was found inside a black car by the post office.
11:17 a.m. Public indecency, Lotaburger
Allsup’s
Street
Larceny, Family Dollar
Harassment, Taos Plaza
Trespassing, Smith’s
Reckless driver, Dolan
Medical, Smith’s
JUNE 29
1:29 a.m. Suspicious circumstance, Kentucky Fried Chicken
– Caller said gunshots were heard in a fight that was going on for half an hour.
10:14 a.m. Criminal Damage, Taos Academy – One of the basketball backboards was shattered.
3:58 p.m.
– Two youths were in the alley selling drugs and vaping.
4:24 p.m. Trespassing, Quesnel Street – Caller said homeless people were getting on their property and destroying it.
9:20 p.m.
– Two men were fighting across the street.
10:13 p.m.
– A man was screaming and yelling in the cemetery.