Red-Winged Blackbird

 Excerpts from the Sheriff's Report:

2:02 a.m. - Complainant reporting a male hit a vehicle.  Officer at residence of male in question observed damage to vehicle including a missing wheel cap that was located at the scene.  Male admitted to striking the parked vehicle and said he hadn't drunk any alcohol since arriving home.  Male could hardly stand up straight, smelled like alcohol, and had glassy eyes.  He was placed under arrest for second OWI, and cited for hit and run.

9:28 a.m. - Call from Railroad Company reporting a male that had successfully boarded the train.  They need him removed before they can continue.  Search of train cars conducted.  Nobody found.  Foot prints observed in snow.  Train conductor made aware of search results.

10:26 a.m. - Walk-in to Law Enforcement Center requesting a deputy to keep the peace during an auctioneer's assessment.  States sisters may cause issues.

10:39 a.m. - Female reporting she was kicked in the knee by her juvenile daughter.

11:17 a.m. - Reporting party came to Law Enforcement Center to report he's getting death threats.  He met a female online and there was communication between them about transferring $3,500 onto a credit card.  When reporting party didn't do as instructed other unknown persons stared contacting and threatening him.  Reporting party never met this female in person, all contact was through text.  He  was told to contact his credit card company and block the phone numbers.

11:19 a.m. - Caller reporting there are kids trespassing onto his son's property.  There are tracks leading back to the shed and other buildings.  Parents of children ages five and seven were informed that children are going onto other people's properties near their residence.

2:30 p.m. - Caller reports they are being harassed by a telemarketer who has made numerous calls and will not stop.  Reporting party was told to contact trade and consumer protection agency.  Reporting party would rather deal with the telemarketer.

3:54 p.m. - Caller reported wife has been missing since Christmas, is worried about her.  Caller states wife abandoned him and their two kids.  When asked why he didn't report this when it happened caller stated he was trying to make things work.  When deputy called complainant he believed deputy was his wife and began yelling and complaining about the situation.  Caller was told law enforcement would not take action and he should start divorce process.

4:19 p.m. - Caller reporting a person trying to bury themselves in the snow, possibly under the influence.  Male found slumped over the porch railing.  Later determined it was a female heavily intoxicated.  Female appeared to be throwing up as officers left the residence.  Probation placed a hold on female who had a warrant.  She was taken into custody.