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The blotter is a summary of selected calls for service and is not a complete record. Names are not published.

Week of August 31–September 6, 2026

DateTimeTypeLocationDisposition
08/31/202607:44Found propertyFounders ParkWallet turned in. Returned to owner.
08/31/202608:28Loose livestockDome RdThree head of cattle on the roadway. Owner contacted.
08/31/202610:41Golf cart violationCardwell Blvd at 4th StOperator under 16. Warning issued.
08/31/202614:22Golf cart violationCardwell Blvd at 4th StOperator under 16. Warning issued.
09/03/202616:50Burn ban violation11th StResident burning yard debris. Fire extinguished; warning issued.
09/06/202616:05Burn ban violation11th StResident burning yard debris. Fire extinguished; warning issued.
09/06/202619:40Trespass warningSouth Shore fence, end of Levee RdTwo juveniles advised the area is closed. Released to parents.

Week of August 24–August 30, 2026

DateTimeTypeLocationDisposition
08/26/202606:16Loose livestockDome RdThree head of cattle on the roadway. Owner contacted.
08/26/202609:04Welfare checkVarela StResident located and fine.
08/27/202612:53Trespass warningSouth Shore fence, end of Levee RdTwo juveniles advised the area is closed. Released to parents.
08/28/202606:08Loose livestockDome RdThree head of cattle on the roadway. Owner contacted.
08/28/202607:32Trespass warningSouth Shore fence, end of Levee RdTwo juveniles advised the area is closed. Released to parents.
08/29/202612:09Trespass warningSouth Shore fence, end of Levee RdTwo juveniles advised the area is closed. Released to parents.
08/29/202614:34Minor accidentCardwell Blvd at Frasch AveTwo vehicles, no injuries.
08/30/202618:47Animal controlOakes StStray dog taken to county shelter.

Week of August 17–August 23, 2026

DateTimeTypeLocationDisposition
08/19/202616:42Suspicious vehicleLevee RdOccupants were fishing. No action.
08/20/202617:50Golf cart violationCardwell Blvd at 4th StOperator under 16. Warning issued.
08/21/202619:51Trespass warningSouth Shore fenceAdult male with fishing gear advised the area is closed to the public.
08/22/202611:25Noise complaint9th StLoud music. Resident agreed to turn it down.
08/22/202612:25Trespass warningSouth Shore fence, end of Levee RdTwo juveniles advised the area is closed. Released to parents.
08/23/202617:42Assist other agencyChannel Rd gateAssisted Company Security with a stalled vehicle.
08/23/202619:51Trespass warningSouth Shore fenceAdult male with fishing gear advised the area is closed to the public.

Week of August 10–August 16, 2026

DateTimeTypeLocationDisposition
08/10/202610:53Trespass warningSouth Shore fence, end of Levee RdTwo juveniles advised the area is closed. Released to parents.
08/10/202614:46Welfare checkVarela StResident located and fine.
08/10/202616:26Golf cart violationCardwell Blvd at 4th StOperator under 16. Warning issued.
08/10/202619:43Golf cart violationCardwell Blvd at 4th StOperator under 16. Warning issued.
08/10/202620:51Noise complaint9th StLoud music. Resident agreed to turn it down.
08/11/202606:32Noise complaint9th StLoud music. Resident agreed to turn it down.

Week of August 3–August 9, 2026

DateTimeTypeLocationDisposition
08/04/202609:00Welfare checkVarela StResident located and fine.
08/05/202612:01Trespass warningSouth Shore fenceAdult male with fishing gear advised the area is closed to the public.
08/06/202616:06Noise complaint9th StLoud music. Resident agreed to turn it down.
08/08/202619:03Loose livestockDome RdThree head of cattle on the roadway. Owner contacted.
08/09/202611:13Welfare checkVarela StResident located and fine.

Week of July 27–August 2, 2026

DateTimeTypeLocationDisposition
07/27/202608:04Found propertyFounders ParkWallet turned in. Returned to owner.
07/28/202610:09Loose livestockDome RdThree head of cattle on the roadway. Owner contacted.
07/29/202612:13Minor accidentCardwell Blvd at Frasch AveTwo vehicles, no injuries.
07/29/202615:18Found propertyFounders ParkWallet turned in. Returned to owner.
07/30/202615:02Trespass warningSouth Shore fenceAdult male with fishing gear advised the area is closed to the public.
07/31/202609:36Golf cart violationCardwell Blvd at 4th StOperator under 16. Warning issued.
07/31/202615:54Found propertyFounders ParkWallet turned in. Returned to owner.
08/01/202618:27Golf cart violationCardwell Blvd at 4th StOperator under 16. Warning issued.

Week of July 20–July 26, 2026

DateTimeTypeLocationDisposition
07/20/202609:08Welfare checkVarela StResident located and fine.
07/20/202621:11TheftRoughneck FieldReport of a stolen bicycle.
07/20/202621:23Burn ban violation11th StResident burning yard debris. Fire extinguished; warning issued.
07/21/202613:17Found propertyFounders ParkWallet turned in. Returned to owner.
07/21/202621:47Loose livestockDome RdThree head of cattle on the roadway. Owner contacted.
07/22/202620:35Minor accidentCardwell Blvd at Frasch AveTwo vehicles, no injuries.
07/23/202621:35Minor accidentCardwell Blvd at Frasch AveTwo vehicles, no injuries.
07/26/202619:40Trespass warningSouth Shore fence, end of Levee RdTwo juveniles advised the area is closed. Released to parents.

Week of July 13–July 19, 2026

DateTimeTypeLocationDisposition
07/13/202609:16Suspicious vehicleLevee RdOccupants were fishing. No action.
07/15/202617:26TheftRoughneck FieldReport of a stolen bicycle.
07/15/202618:47Trespass warningSouth Shore fenceAdult male with fishing gear advised the area is closed to the public.
07/16/202607:08Golf cart violationCardwell Blvd at 4th StOperator under 16. Warning issued.
07/17/202612:53Suspicious vehicleLevee RdOccupants were fishing. No action.
07/18/202614:34Trespass warningSouth Shore fenceAdult male with fishing gear advised the area is closed to the public.

Week of July 6–July 12, 2026

DateTimeTypeLocationDisposition
07/07/202613:29Assist other agencyChannel Rd gateAssisted Company Security with a stalled vehicle.
07/07/202620:59Suspicious vehicleLevee RdOccupants were fishing. No action.
07/08/202618:59Found propertyFounders ParkWallet turned in. Returned to owner.
07/08/202621:59Found propertyFounders ParkWallet turned in. Returned to owner.
07/10/202621:59Minor accidentCardwell Blvd at Frasch AveTwo vehicles, no injuries.
07/12/202619:40Trespass warningSouth Shore fence, end of Levee RdTwo juveniles advised the area is closed. Released to parents.
Last Updated: 09/08/2026