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Police report tured a loose dog. The officer was able to determine the dog’s address and the dog was taken home. The dog’s owner was warned. Friday, Dec. 17 6:20 a.m.- officer observed a tagged vehicle in the MDOT parking lot on Grand River Avenue. The vehicle was impounded. 4:45 p.m.- officer on patrol observed a vehicle that had been parked in a lot for weeks still sitting in the lot. The vehicle was covered with snow and a 48-hour notice had been ripped off. The vehicle was impounded. Saturday, Dec. 18 4 p.m.- assist to a subject on Parker’s Drive who was locked out of a vehicle. Sunday, Dec. 19
10:25 a.m.- assist to a subject on Grand River Avenue who was locked out of a vehicle. 4 p.m.- report of a found cell phone on Kent Street. The phone was taken to the station and officers were able to determine the phone’s owner. 11 p.m.- officers learned a subject on Lyons Road was wanted on an outstanding warrant. Officers were joined by a member of the Michigan State Police and went to the subject’s residence. The subject was arrested and transported to the Ionia County Jail. 8:40 p.m.- assist the Portland Fire Department at the scene of a house fire on Smith Street. Monday, Dec. 20 3:30 p.m.- report of a missing child from a residence on Hill Street. The child was later located.
Portland Review & Observer December 26, 2010
This report was compiled from 43 entries in the log books of the Portland Police Department from Dec. 8-20. Sevenaccidents took place during this time Area police officers want to remind residents that if they see something that appears to be suspicious to contact the police immediately by calling 9-1-1 or (517) 647-7521 in that event that a crime is in progress or has taken place. Both numbers will connect the caller with Ionia County Central Dispatch who will advise officers on duty. Tuesday, Dec. 7 6:04 p.m.- report of an injured deer on Looking Glass Avenue. The deer was put down. Wednesday, Dec. 8 10:20 a.m.- report of a no-account check being received at a business on Grand River Avenue. Officer took information from the check and was able to contact the suspect. The officer advised the subject to make payment within 10 days or a warrant would be sought. The subject contacted the business to make arrangements for payment. Also, the business reported receiving a non-sufficient funds check. The subject was contacted and advised to make payment. Thursday, Dec. 9 1:01 a.m.- assist to the Portland Ambulance Department on a report of a sick individual on Bishop Street. 10:05 p.m.- report of a possible intoxicated driver on westbound I-96. The vehicle was located and a traffic stop was made near the Kent Street exit. The driver was not intoxicated, but reported to be fatigued. 10:59 p.m.- report of a one-car accident in the area of I-96 and Kent Street. Friday, Dec. 10 8 p.m.- report of a subject who walked in a business on Grand River Avenue and reported being assaulted. Officers spoke with the subject, who had no recollection of where the assault had taken place. The subject was transported to a hospital by EMS personnel. 8:37 p.m.- assist to the Michigan State Police on a report of a 9-1-1 hang-up on Looking Glass Avenue. Officers arrived and learned that there was no emergency. Saturday, Dec. 11 11:10 p.m.- assist to the Ionia County Sheriff Department on a report of a 9-1-1 hang-up on Grand River Avenue. Officers arrived and learned that there was no need for action. Sunday, Dec. 12 12:18 a.m.- officer on patrol observed a vehicle cross the lane lines in the area of Grand River Avenue and East Street. During a traffic stop, the officer discovered that the vehicle had expired registration and expired insurance. The driver was cited for no insurance and for the expired registration. The vehicle was impounded. 9:07 a.m.- report of a subject on Grand River Avenue hearing shots being fired. Officer arrived at the scene and also heard shots in the distance. The officer discovered that the shots were being fired by goose hunters in a field outside the city limits. 6:45 p.m.- assist to a subject on Grand River Avenue who was locked out of a vehicle. Tuesday, Dec. 14 11:30 a.m.- report of a vehicle spinning off the road and striking a light pole on Charlotte Highway near the I-96 overpass. 7:05 p.m.- report of a 9-1-1 hang-up on Maple Street. Officers arrived to find two persons inside a vehicle. One subject had an outstanding warrant from Ionia County as well as an outstanding warrant out of Lansing. The subject was arrested and transported to the Ionia County Jail. The second subject was released at the scene. Thursday, Dec. 16 7:55 p.m.- responded to a two-vehicle accident at Grand River Avenue and Bridge Street. 9:40 p.m.- a subject on Coleta Drive reported to have cap-