POLICE BLOTTER
The following is a condensed list of reports made to Taos Central Dispatch within the town of Taos from March 20-24.
March 20
8:36 a.m. Criminal Damage, Taos
Inn — Caller said that, while driving to work, a “screaming and yelling” man threw a rock at her vehicle and hit her window.
March 21
9:46 a.m. Unknown Problem,
Ranchitos Road — Caller advised he needed an officer immediately, but would not disclose the issue and began yelling. The same man called back later saying he did not trust the police and he was still angry.
10:10 a.m. Commercial Burglary,
Hinds & Hinds Storage — Caller said after opening her storage unit, she discovered $8,000 worth of items missing, including her dog kennels and dog treadmill. 12:58 p.m. Civil Complaint,
Ranchitos Road — Caller said he was “harassed by his neighbor” while looking for his cat that morning.
March 22
3:29 p.m. Concealing Identity,
Super Save — Caller said a man was setting fires in the field behind the store and AutoZone. The man lied about his identity to officers. 5:02 p.m. Welfare Check, Albertsons — Caller said she was rearended and hit the car in front of her as a result. She added that the driver continued doing it until she pulled over.
March 23
11:10 a.m. Suspicious Circumstance, Kit Carson Road — Caller said she discovered trash bags filled with random items underneath her bushes. The woman said she believed the items were stolen. 1:02 p.m. Information Report, Smith’s Gas Station — Caller said the clerk at the gas station tried charging $150 to his credit card. 9:59 p.m Disorderly Conduct, Harbor Freight — Caller said “crazy teens in fancy cars” were harassing people in the parking lot and waving guns around.
March 24
3:09 p.m. Battery, Smith’s Gas
Station — Caller said a male and female were fighting in the middle of the road. Caller added that the man was wearing a ski mask and had a BB gun and the woman was carrying a tool box.
6:28 p.m. Criminal Damage, Walmart — Caller said a man was walking in the field next to the store and breaking windows with tools.