Police Log: Sword swung in park
by TP staff
Jul 23, 2012 | 4472 views | 3 3 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend | print
Police responded to Lincoln Park, 170 E. Eaton Ave., on Friday, July 20, at 11:18 a.m. for a man dressed in all white who was swinging a sword. The sword turned out to be made of wood, and the man told police he was practicing for a medieval fair. No report was taken by police.

Tracy police received 440 calls for service Friday, July 20, through Sunday, July 22. The following is a sample of those calls.



Sunday

1:33 a.m.: Police warned a woman who was having a loud party on the 2600 block of Wyman Court. She told police she would shut down the party.

2:49 a.m.: A caller reported people climbing onto the second story of an apartment to jump into a pool on the 200 block of West Eaton Avenue. The caller said there were five to seven people drinking and being loud in the middle of the complex. Police issued a warning.

2:52 a.m.: Police arrested two men, ages 37 and 23, following a search on the 1400 block of Holly Drive. One man was reportedly on a parole hold, but both men were booked into San Joaquin County Jail in French Camp.

7:49 a.m.: Police arrested a 46-year-old woman for an outstanding warrant for a drug-related charge on the 2600 block of North Tracy Boulevard.

9:06 a.m.: Police were asked to assist for a flooded street near Tracy Boulevard and Gandy Dancer Drive due to broken sprinkler heads.

9:24 a.m.: A church group holding services in McDonald Park, 55 N. Central Ave., was advised to keep its music quieter. Group members said they would seek a city permit to allow for amplified sound in the park.

11:56 a.m.: Police arrested an 18-year-old woman on unknown charges following a traffic stop on the 3100 block Buthmann Avenue.

3:05 p.m.: The back window of a car was smashed on the 1500 block of Eastlake Circle.

4:02 p.m.: A caller reported a laptop missing and his front door kicked in on the 2100 block of Lincoln Boulevard. He said there was blood on the floor, possibly from the thief getting injured.

4:39 p.m.: A 1998 Honda Civic was reported stolen on the 3200 block of North Tracy Boulevard.

4:51 p.m.: Police arrested a 29-year-old man for an outstanding warrant on the 100 block of Hawthorne Drive. The man was also charged with possession of stolen property and booked into county jail.

5:09 p.m.: A 1991 Honda Accord was reported stolen on the 1300 block of Holly Drive.

8:10 p.m.: A woman told police she was threatened by two men going through recycle bins near Deerwood Lane and Willow Creek Drive. She said she wrote their license plate down, and one of the men said they were going to come back and get her. She said they also informed her that the car they were driving was stolen. The men were gone before police arrived.

8:16 p.m.: Police arrested a 49-year-old man on suspicion of driving under the influence following a traffic stop on the 2300 block of East Street. He was booked into county jail.

8:24 p.m.: A caller said occupants in a car were throwing water balloons at pedestrians near Schulte Road and Tracy Boulevard. They were gone before police arrived.



Saturday

9:43 a.m.: Police arrested a man outside of Ten Perfect Nails, 1870 W. 11th St., following an argument in the parking lot. The man was reportedly sleeping behind the business when the caller woke the man, and he allegedly became disorderly.

11:10 a.m.: A wallet was stolen from a woman’s purse reportedly while she was shopping at the Gap Outlet, 1005 Pescadero Ave.

9:17 p.m.: Police were unable to locate six minors who were allegedly throwing rocks at passing vehicles near the Portuguese Hall in the area of Sixth Street and Windeler Avenue.

9:20 p.m.: A 57-year-old man was arrested on the 100 block of West Eaton Avenue for an outstanding warrant.



Friday

1:40 a.m.: Police issued a warning to a man who verbally threatened an employee in the lobby of Extended Stay, 2526 Pavilion Parkway.

5:11 a.m.: A noise warning was issued to a woman on the 900 block of West 11th Street. She was allegedly making noise while sorting through scrap metal in her yard.

9:24 a.m.: A man was reportedly masturbating on a bench outside of CVS, 3320 N. Tracy Blvd. Police arrived on the scene and located the man, but cleared the scene with no report when they were unable to locate the reporting witness.

12:55 p.m.: A woman was taken into custody by police at Macy’s, 3400 Naglee Road, for allegedly shoplifting.

6:01 p.m.: Police arrested a man at an apartment complex following a disturbance with his girlfriend. The man was reportedly heard saying, “I’m going to kill you,” according to the police log. The man was taken to San Joaquin County Jail, and police issued an emergency protective order for the girlfriend.

9:05 p.m.: Police were unable to locate a black man who allegedly walked out of Mi Ranchito, 215 N. Central Ave. with a 32 oz. Miller High Life without showing his identification. The man, who was reportedly 20 years old, put $2 on the counter and walked out.

10:29 p.m.: A warning was issued for a loud party in the area of Accipiter Court and Jaeger Street. People at the party were allegedly doing donuts with their vehicles in the street.

• This column includes a sample of items as reported in the Tracy Police Department dispatcher’s daily log. Additional information is based on reports from officers and other law enforcement agencies. Charges may have been added or dropped as of press time, and all suspects are assumed innocent until proven guilty. To report information anonymously about a crime: Crime Stoppers, 831-6847.

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amlee1978
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July 23, 2012
9:24 a.m.: A church group holding services in McDonald Park, 55 N. Central Ave., was advised to keep its music quieter. Group members said they would seek a city permit to allow for amplified sound in the park.

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Get a permit all you want, people still don't want to listen to your crappy religious music at 9am on a Sunday. Most people like to SLEEP IN on the weekends and you damn religious people are RUDE.
Ornley_Gumfudgen
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July 24, 2012
It would seem no ruder than some of those who comment here.
Sputty
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July 25, 2012
At least when done here it doesn't disturb anyone's sleep.


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