Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008 | midnight
On Sept. 11, Officer Sandin responded to Albertsons to a report of a petit larceny. Store employees were detaining an individual for attempting to steal alcohol and glasses valued at approximately $60. A citation was issued.
On Sept. 11, Sgt. Perkins and Officers Wilkin and Case responded to Albertsons to a report of a female in the restroom needing assistance. Store employees advised that the female needed some new pants and wanted to know if the Police Department kept any spares on hand. The female was eventually arrested for burglary.
On Sept. 12, Officers Olson, Wilkin and Case responded to Dale's Sinclair to a report of an intoxicated and suspicious male. A local tow truck company picked up the male and his vehicle and towed them to Dale's Sinclair for gasoline. The male told the tow truck driver that he was a paraplegic and required the use of a wheelchair. When they arrived at Dale's, the male hopped out of the tow truck and walked into the convenience store. Officers instructed the male to leave his vehicle at Dale's for a few hours and not to drive it. One of the officers remained in the area for a period of time to make sure the male followed their instructions.
On Sept. 12, Officer Sandin responded to the Nevada Welcome Center to a report of destruction of property. Employees reported that a rear window of the building was broken.
On Sept. 12, a resident in the 1300 block of Georgia Avenue reported that someone had stolen pocket knives and a watch from the residence.
On Sept. 13, Officer Johnson responded to the 600 block of California Avenue to a report of an auto burglary. The vehicle's owner reported that someone broke one of the windows of his vehicle and stole a black bag with a number of personal items inside.
On Sept. 13, Officers Wilkin and Case responded to the 1400 block of Rawhide Road. The caller reported that her son sent her a text message threatening to kill her. Officers located her intoxicated son in Del Prado Park. Officers confiscated his key to the Rawhide address and gave him a ride to his own home in the 1400 block of Coronado Drive. The mother refused to press charges.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I had an officer come to my home recently to discuss a problem I was having with my ex-husband. He was not in uniform, but he showed me a badge. How do I know if someone is really a cop?
A: Badges alone don't mean much. They can be purchased by just about anyone. Officers have department-issued photo identification. If you have doubts as to any officer's authenticity, have the officer wait outside while you call the Police Department to confirm.
Q: I saw a plainclothes officer downtown with a gun on his side. Is he supposed to be wearing a gun for all to see?
A: It's commonplace to see plainclothes law enforcement officers wearing firearms on their sides. Per policy, Boulder City officers must wear their badge next to their firearm. Most departments follow the same practice.
Q: Do you occasionally receive false burglar alarms from business and homes in Boulder City? Do you ever fine the business owner or homeowner for false alarms?
A: Most alarms are false and are usually due to indoor pets, excessive wind and activation errors by the homeowner or employee. We respond to all alarms as if they're real, even if we've responded to the same location on false alarms in the past. I don't know if the city charges for false alarms.
Q: I was sitting in one of the fast food places in town and noticed that three or four police cars had surrounded the building. I meant to ask them what the problem was, but they left before I had a chance.
A: More than likely, one of the employees accidentally activated the hold-up alarm.
Q: Do cops ever get an adrenaline rush when they drive with lights and sirens?
A: Yes. Experience and training helps us manage it, but it never completely goes away.
Weekly Statistics
Incident Reports — 54
Traffic Stops — 196
Citations Issued — 120
Adult Arrests — 21
Juvenile Arrests — 0
Animal Control Calls — 105
Randy Sibbett, a Boulder City patrol officer, can be contacted at [email protected].
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