Bust nets meth, pills, more than $1,000

Thomas Healing

Wednesday, April 29, 2009 | 5:51 p.m.

Recently I was approached and asked if I would like to take over the duties and responsibilities of writing the weekly police blotter. Dan Jennings, who previously had the distinction of writing it, decided after much thought and consideration that he has contributed enough and would like to allow someone else to hold the position. Sgt. Jennings is going to be a tough act to follow, as he is a very accomplished writer and police officer. I only hope that I can step into his shoes and satisfy the readers; it will be difficult endeavor but I will do my best.

I bring with me my own personal experiences and training as a writer which go back to my college days. I attended the University of Nevada, Reno, where I received an excellent education. I have worked for three different law enforcement agencies in Nevada and I am currently the community-oriented police officer for the residents of San Felipe Drive. I look forward to bringing the readers as much pertinent information as available and will do everything in my power to ensure that Boulder City remains the safest place to live, work and visit in southern Nevada.

April 13

At 10:45 am, Officer Pastore conducts a traffic stop on a vehicle at U.S. 93 and Veteran's Memorial Highway for suspended registration. The female passenger has two warrants out of Las Vegas. While the driver was being cited for suspended registration, an inventory search of the vehicle was performed. Upon discovery of a glass methamphetamine pipe and two grams of methamphetamine inside the vehicle, the driver was arrested and charged. Information provided by the suspect led to information that the narcotics were purchased in Boulder City.

April 13

Officers Healing, Pastore, Olson, Ham, K-9 Officer Daly, Tomao, Ashby, Detective Daniel and Sgt. Byrd serve a search warrant at 6:30 p.m. based upon the information provided by a confidential informant. The search warrant yields 8 1/2 grams of methamphetamine, nearly 100 prescription pills, hundreds of pieces of drug paraphernalia and more than $1,000. One suspect inside the apartment had two felony warrants out of Las Vegas and the occupant was arrested on several charges. Child Protective Services took custody of the juvenile found in the home.

April 14

Officers Perkins, Barth, Tomao, Ashby, and Henke respond to a residence for a report of domestic violence at 9p.m. A 17-year old son pushed his father and hit him, and then fled the scene. The son was subsequently located and taken into custody for domestic battery.

April 18

Officer Nutzman stops a vehicle on U.S. 95 at mile marker 40 for speeding at 8:30 a.m. During his investigation he discovers that the driver is impaired, is driving without a valid license, and is in possession of methamphetamine. Nutzman places the suspect in custody and charges him with the above offenses as well as child endangerment, as this particular suspect believed it was OK to break those laws with a child in the vehicle as well.

April 18

At 1:30 am, Officer Wilkin stops to talk to a subject walking along Adams Boulevard near Buchanan Avenue. Officer Wilkin observes the subject to be drinking a beer. Through his investigation, he discovers that the subject is a transient and has priors for burglary and other miscellaneous property crimes.

April 18

Officer Woolsey stops a vehicle on U.S. 93 at Veterans Memorial Drive. The driver is placed under arrest for DUI.

April 20

At 5 p.m., Officer Healing stops a vehicle at Rail Road Pass for a brake light violation. Through his investigation, he determines that the driver is in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. The subject is arrested for possession of methamphetamine, trafficking in controlled substances, transporting controlled substances, possession of drug paraphernalia and no brake lights.

April 20

At 5:05 p.m., K-9 Officer Daly stops a vehicle on U.S. 95 at mile marker 54 for speeding. Daly discovers that the driver has a fake I.D. and no license. Once the driver's identity is established, Daly discovers that the driver has several felony warrants out of Las Vegas. Officer Guerrero responds and transports the suspect to meet Las Vegas Metro Police.

April 21

Sgt. Glenn stops a vehicle for a minor traffic violation on U.S. 93 near Canyon Drive at 1:15 p.m. While writing the citation, an impaired driver nearly runs over Sgt. Glenn and his motorcycle. It was determined that the driver was under the influence of alcohol at the time of arrest and told officers that she was speeding up the truck route to get to the hospital because she had slammed her finger in a door.

April 21

At 5:15 p.m., Officer Ham stops a vehicle on U.S. 93 at Pacifica for excessive smoke. After the passenger lied about her name several times, Ham is able to determine her true identity from a credit card found in her wallet. She had good reason to lie about her name, as she had 16 warrants out of Las Vegas. She is arrested and transported to meet Las Vegas Metro Police.

April 22

Officer Wilkin stops a vehicle on U.S. 93. Wilkin determines that the driver is impaired and makes the arrest. During a search, Wilkin discovers that the driver is in possession of dangerous drugs without a prescription and the driver is charged with DUI and possession of dangerous drugs.

April 23

At 10 a.m., Officer Johnson stops a vehicle at Dale's Sinclair. Through his investigation, Johnson establishes that the driver has no valid license, a suspended vehicle registration, no insurance and is in possession of a controlled substance. Johnson arrests the suspect.

Stats from April 13-23

Incident Reports — 101

Traffic Stops — 565

Citations — 377

Adult Arrests — 51

Juvenile Arrests — 2

Animal Control calls — 163

Boulder City Police Officer Thomas Healing can be reached at [email protected].