Police Blotter - October 2024
10/01/2024
Vehicle was stopped on Avenue K. Driver was cited for operating non-registered vehicle, no valid driver’s license, and failure to provide proof of financial liability.
Officer was dispatched to Prairie Flower Casino, 1031 Ave H, for a theft report.
There are no suspects/witnesses.
Sgt was notified by Chief of a possible residential burglary on Silver Lane.
Chief and Sgt cleared the home but did not locate the suspect.
A warrant has been requested for burglary.
Officers were called to a home on Silver Lane. Homeowner stated that suspect was in his back yard.
Male was transported to the Pottawattamie County Jail and booked for burglary.
09/30/2024
Vehicle was stopped at E Locust/N 5th Street. Driver was cited for safety belts and safety harnesses-use required.
Vehicle was stopped at E Locust/N 5th Street. Driver was cited for operating non-registered vehicle and safety belts and safety harnesses-use required, and fail to have valid license or permit for operating motor vehicle.
10/03/2024
Vehicle was stopped on E Locust Street. Driver was cited for fail to obey stop sign, failure to provide proof of financial liability, and fail to have valid license or permit for operating motor vehicle.
Vehicle was stopped on E Locust Street. Driver was cited for failure to maintain or use safety belts and speeding 55 or under zone (11 thru 15 over.
Vehicle was stopped on E Locust Street. Driver was cited for no valid driver’s license.
Officer was driving through the Country Inn and Suites parking lot, 2210 Abbott Drive, and observed a red 1993 Chevy Caprice parked near the front entrance of the hotel. Officer ran the NE license plate through NCIC and found the plates were stolen out of Lincoln, NE. They were entered as stolen on 10/01/2024. The vehicle was unoccupied.
Officer had Pottawattamie County Dispatch run the vehicle’s VIN through NCIC. The vehicle was not stolen and there was no registration on file.
Dispatch confirmed the stolen plates. The license plates were recovered and placed into property.
Officer was dispatched to the Kwik Shop, 1202 E Locust Street, for a male in the bathroom refusing to leave. It should be noted that officer had just seen this male walking around the Kwik Shop parking lot and knew him to be identified. Officer has dealt with male numerous times in the past and know he frequently goes to places he is ban and barred because he wants to go to jail. Male has just been arrested for calling 911 on himself and then going to the Dollar General to be arrested. Males has also been arrested by CLPD several times in the past for trespassing.
Male was transported to Pottawattamie County Jail where he was booked for trespassing. Male was also issued a ban and bar form, banning him from the Kwik Shop for life.
Officer was dispatched to 3510 N 9th Street for an animal abuse report.
Animal/witnesses could not be located.
Officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driving carelessly.
Male was transported to Corrections and booked for OWI, child endangerment-substantial risk, no proof of financial liability, and careless driving.
Report was sent to Iowa DHS.
Vehicle was stopped on E Locust Street. Driver was cited for no valid driver’s license.
Vehicle was stopped on Ave K. Driver was cited for operating non-registered vehicle, failure to provide proof of financial liability, and driving while license denied, suspended, cancelled or revoked.
10/04/2024
Sgt was contacted of a male party with a possible warrant at the 1600 block of Locust. Sgt arrived on location and verified with the Pottawattamie County Communications Center that arrestee did have a valid arrest warrant.
Male was transported to the Pottawattamie County jail and is being held for Harrison County Sheriff’s office.
Officers were dispatched to N 7th Street for assault.
Male was transported to Corrections and booked for criminal mischief and simple assault.
Sgt Gonsior completed a lost property report for 10 Roads Express LLC. Missing or mutilated is one Indiana registration plate. It is unknown where the Indiana registration plate is. Attached to the report is an Indiana Department of Revenue International Registration Plan Affidavit for Replacement Apportion (IRP) License Plate and Cab Card Destruction Notice Schedule L Form.
Officer was dispatched to Casey’s General Store, 1650 E Locust Street for a male who fell behind Casey’s.
Male was transported to Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Vehicle was stopped on Avenue K. Driver was cited for operating non-registered vehicle, failure to provide proof of financial liability, and driving while license denied, suspended, cancelled or revoked.
10/05/2024
Officer was dispatched to a disturbance at Casey’s General Store.
Female was located and issued a ban & bar letter to Casey’s for life.
Officer was dispatched to Best Western Plus for a burglary report.
Male observed that his front passenger side window was broken and cracked. Male checked his vehicle and stated that there was nothing missing from his vehicle at this time.
There are no witnesses/suspects.
10/06/2024
Officer was stopped at Casey’s General store and asked to check the welfare of a male party lying down on the ground next to the front doors.
Male was transported to Lasting Hope and released to staff.
10/07/2024
Officer observed a male walking and staggering westbound on Locust Street toward Omaha.
Male was transported to Corrections and booked for public intoxication.
Officer was dispatched to 3510 N 9th Street for an assault report.
Investigation continues.
Officer was dispatched to LaQuinta for a trespasser. Male was issued a ban and bar for life to LaQuinta.
Vehicle was stopped on E Locust Street. Driver was cited for operating non-registered vehicle, fraudulent use of registration, and failure to provide proof of financial liability.
10/08/2024
Vehicle was stopped on E Locust Street. Driver was cited for operating non-registered vehicle.
Vehicle was stopped at Steele Ave & N 9th Street. Driver was cited for failure to provide proof of financial liability.
Vehicle was stopped on E Locust Street. Driver was cited for operating non-registered vehicle.
Officer received notification that a grey 2019 Hyundai Sonata (IA plate) had driven through the 1600 block of Locust Street westbound on Locust. Officers had information that male was possibly driving this vehicle. The vehicle is registered to female. Male had outstanding warrants.
Pottawattamie County Dispatch confirmed warrants.
Male was transported to Pottawattamie County Corrections where he was booked for outstanding warrants.
Vehicle was left with male’s friend.
Officer was dispatched to 3510 N 9th Street to check the welfare of a male dependent adult. The caller is an ex-caseworker for and was contacted by a friend of male’s who said he was home alone with no food and he has not eaten. Male suffered a traumatic brain injury a couple years ago and needs assistance.
Investigation continues.
10/09/2024
Vehicle was stopped on E Locust Street. Driver was issued a warning for improper registration plate lamp.
Officer was at the Pottawattamie County Jail on a different call when Dispatch requested officer serve a warrant for an inmate already in custody. The warrant was served.
Officer observed known male walking east on Locust Street near the 500 block. Officer knew male had an outstanding warrant.
Once Pottawattamie County Dispatch confirmed the warrant, male was transported to Pottawattamie County Jail where he was turned over to their staff.
Officer was dispatched to Country Inn & Suites for a burglary.
Pottawattamie County Dispatch advised that a guest is calling in about property missing from his hotel room.
Captain was notified of a property damage accident at 13th Street/Ave P.
Driver was issued a citation for striking an unattended vehicle. Both vehicles were still drivable and released to owners.
Driver was cited for striking unattended vehicle.
Sgt was dispatched to General Storage at 2701 N 5th St for a possible disturbance.
Pottawattamie County Dispatch advised the owner of General Storage, called and stated that female took her items out of her storage and dumped them all over the property.
Owner would like female issued a ban & bar. Officers will serve female ban and bar letter when she is located.
10/10/2024
Officer was dispatched to 1802 Ave Q for a report of someone breaking into a red 2011 Chevy Silverado with Nebraska license plate.
Male caller stated that there was a male inside the truck.
Male was transported to Corrections and booked for possession of controlled substance x 2, possession of drug paraphernalia, and trespass.
Bicycle was taken to Carter Lake Police Department for safekeeping.
Drugs/paraphernalia were placed into evidence.
Sgt had an abandoned vehicle, a 1998 red Dodge Ram truck at the 1300 block of Mayper Drive towed. The vehicle had been red tagged on Wednesday October 9, 2024 at 0930 hours and given 24 hour notice to move or it would be considered abandoned property. Arrow Towing transported the vehicle to their storage lot.
Vehicle also issued a ticket for improper parking.
10/11/2024
Officer observed a black 2007 Honda Accord (IA plate) parked in the Prairie Flower Casino parking lot, 1031 Ave H.
Officer ran the plate through NCIC and found it was attached to a female with a possible warrant.
Officer notified Dispatch that officer would be checking to see if female was inside the casino.
Officer confirmed female was wanted person.
Pottawattamie County Dispatch confirmed warrants.
Female was transported to Pottawattamie County Corrections where she was booked on her two warrants as well as possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Officer was dispatched to 3000 Airport Rd for a report of a male who was trespassing in a hotel room.
Upon arrival on scene, officer made contact with the manager of the business who stated that he observed a black male go into room 117. Manager knew that the person the room belonged to was no longer staying there and that the room was vacant.
The male who was later identified was located inside the building in the north stairwell.
Male was transported to Corrections and booked for possession drug paraphernalia, possession controlled substance, and trespass.
Officer observed a blue 1994 Ford F150 turn out of the Prairie Flower Casino parking lot, 1031 Ave H, and go north on N 9th Street.
Vehicle had previously been ran and it was found male’s license was barred out of Iowa.
Officer initiated a traffic stop at N 9th Street & Avenue J.
The male told officer he knew his license was barred. Male also said he did not have any paperwork showing he owned the vehicle and said he bought it from the previous owner. Male informed officer there was no insurance coverage on the vehicle and the plates were to a different vehicle that he still owned.
Male was transported to Pottawattamie County Corrections where he was booked for driving while barred, operating non-registered vehicle, fraudulent use of registration, and failure to provide proof of financial liability.
Vehicle was towed and impounded by Arrow Towing.
10/12/2024
Officers responded to N 13th Street for a domestic disturbance.
Vehicle was stopped on Willow Drive. Driver was cited for operating non-registered vehicle.
Vehicle was stopped on E Locust Street. Driver was cited for no valid driver’s license.
Vehicle was stopped on E Locust Street. Driver was cited for failure to provide proof of financial liability and operating non-registered vehicle.
10/13/2024
Officer observed a blue Ford Focus with Iowa license plate going northbound in the 2200 block of Abbott Dr at a high rate of speed with no headlights on. Officer initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle using emergency lights and siren. The vehicle showed no signs of attempting to pull over and continued north until turning westbound onto Ave H. The vehicle continued without showing any signs of pulling over as it turned northbound onto Abbott Plaza. The vehicle then turned into the Mega Saver where it parked near the front entrance with half the car being in the handicap parking space. The driver then got out of the vehicle and started to walk into the gas station. The driver identified as JB was trying to walk into the Mega Saver. Officer then approached the vehicle. Upon initial contact with the driver officer could detect the odor of an alcoholic beverage. Officer then requested an Omaha Police officer to respond since JB came to a final stop in Nebraska.
JB’s mother responded to the scene as well. JB was issued a ticket for headlights required as well as citing and releasing him for eluding-willful failure to stop for law enforcement. Mother signed the complaint for eluding.
Vehicle was stopped on E Locust Street. Driver was cited for operating non-registered vehicle and failure to provide proof of financial liability.
Vehicle was stopped on E Locust Street. Driver was cited for no valid driver’s license.
Vehicle was stopped on Willow Drive. Driver was cited for operating non-registered vehicle.
Officer was contacted by security at the Prairie Flower Casino in reference to a male wanting to make a report about a bike theft.
A warrant has been requested.
Vehicle was stopped on E Locust Street. Street. Driver was cited for no valid driver’s license.
Officer observed a white Chevy Impala (IA plate) driving through the Kwik Shop (1202 E Locust Street) and Dollar General parking lots (3000 N 13th Street). As the vehicle passed, officer could see the driver was a white male with dark hair and facial hair. I also saw there was a white female passenger. I ran the plate through NCIC and found who it came back to.
The vehicle continued on Locust Street into Omaha, NE. It went around a vehicle in the wrong lane and blew the stop sign at the 100 block of Locust Street.
Officer discontinued the pursuit at the Iowa/Nebraska state line.
Warrants will be requested for driving while barred, eluding while exceeding the speed limit by 25 mph or more, reckless driving, and the stop sign violation.
Male also has a warrant out of Nebraska with in-state pick up only. His license is still barred.
Vehicle was stopped on E Locust Street. Driver was cited for operating non-registered vehicle.
Officer observed a 2009 White Chevrolet Malibu with Iowa license plate traveling eastbound in the 400 block of Locust St. Officer observed that the vehicle had its left turn signal on, but continued eastbound through the intersection. The vehicle continued east with its turn signal on until reaching 9th St. The vehicle then did actually make a left hand turn onto 9th St. Officer also observed that the vehicle did not have a license plate light. Officer initiated a traffic stop and the vehicle came to a stop in the 900 block of Ave K. The male driver was identified.
Male was transported to Pottawattamie County Jail.
Male was charged with failure to illuminate rear plate, OWI, persons ineligible to carry a dangerous weapon, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of cannabdiol, possession of tobacco while under 21 and possession of alcohol by person 18/19/20.
Vehicle was stopped on IA 165 W. Driver was cited for failure to use headlamps when required.
Vehicle was stopped at Wood Avenue & N 5th Street. Driver was cited for operating non-registered vehicle and failure to provide proof of financial liability.
Vehicle was stopped on E Locust Street. Driver was cited for no valid driver’s license.
Male was placed under arrest for assault and outstanding warrant.
Carter Lake Fire and Rescue was called to the scene and evaluated male who was medically cleared to go to jail.
Officer transported male to the Pottawattamie County jail.
Sgt was driving through Mabrey Park at 1699 Willow Drive when Sgt noticed a large area of the south parking lot had been vandalized with graffiti. Sgt also noticed damage to the fence on the south side of the parking lot and next to the two handicap parking areas next to the cook shack.
There is no suspect/witness information at this time.
Vehicle was stopped on E Locust Street. Driver was cited for no valid driver’s license.
Vehicle was stopped on E Locust Street. Driver was cited for operating non-registered vehicle.
10/15/2024
Vehicle was stopped on IA 165 W. Driver was cited for operating non-registered vehicle and failure to provide proof of financial liability.
Officers responded to Lakeside Auto Recyclers to investigate a possible stolen Nebraska registration plate AHR527 on the back of a 2002 Ford F250 truck that was towed in by Lakeside employee. Pottawattamie County Dispatch verified and confirmed the plate was stolen out of Omaha, NE. Employee stated he picked the vehicle up at the Omaha impound lot. The vehicle was possibly released to male. The recovered license plate will be placed into property and information will be sent into the state of Nebraska.
Officer was dispatched to Cachelin Drive for a runaway juvenile.
Officer conducted search of area but was unable to locate juvenile.
Prior to completing a missing person NCIC entry and returning to service officer was notified by Communications Center that juvenile had returned home safely.
Officer returned to residence and spoke with juvenile who stated that if there is a disagreement again he will try to talk to his parents instead of running away.
10/16/2024
Sgt took a theft of a bicycle report at Carter Lake Police Department.
Sgt spoke with the victim who works for City Motors located at 1103 E Locust St.
There are no witnesses/suspects.
Sgt received a phone call about an individual who was trespassing on Dorene Blvd.
Home owner’s daughter told Sgt that her mother came over to her house this morning around 9 AM and told her a man was sleeping on her back enclosed patio and cooked some food and started a fire. Sgt advised daughter that Sgt would go to her mother’s home and speak with her.
Investigation continues.
Officer was asked by Sgt to take a criminal mischief report on Key Circle.
Investigation continues.
Vehicle was stopped on N 5th Street. Driver was cited for failure to have valid driver’s license.
Officer was dispatched to N 13th Street & Dorene Boulevard for property damage accident.
Officer was dispatched to N 17th Street for a theft report.
Upon arrival, officer had contact with the caller/victim who stated a homeless female had stolen items off of her porch last night. She said their Ring camera shows Amazon delivering the items at 1945 hours and the female taking them at 1948 hours.
Investigation continues.
10/17/2024
Officer was dispatched to the Dollar General Store, 3000 N 13th Street, for a female who had stolen a shopping cart. She was last seen walking across the street and was wearing a tan coat with towels wrapped around her head.
Upon arrival in the area, officer located the female and the shopping cart in the parking lot south of the intersection of N 13th and Locust Street. The female was identified. She said the shopping cart was in the back of the store by the dumpster so she thought she could just take it. She also said she was told by a manager 4 months ago that items that were thrown away were able to be taken. The shopping cart had her personal items in it. I transported her back to the Dollar General to speak with the employee/reporter.
Employee said female had taken the shopping cart from the front entrance of the store and walked away with it. Employee wanted to press charges for theft. Officer completed a criminal citation for theft and explained it to female who signed it.
The shopping cart was returned to the Dollar General Store and female was given her property back from the cart.
Officer was dispatched to 3510 N 9th Street for a white female in a gray sweatshirt and jeans who had defecated in a yard and “flashed” several juveniles.
Upon arrival, officer located the female near the front of the Lakeside Mobile Home Park near the pool. She immediately stopped upon seeing officer and stuck her arms up and out in an unusual manner. At the same time, a juvenile male rode his bike alongside officer’s cruiser and said that female had just flashed him and other juveniles.
Female was transported to Pottawattamie County Corrections where she was booked for public intoxication and indecent exposure.
10/18/2024
Officers were dispatched to the area of Dorene Blvd. The caller stated a white female wearing jeans and a white shirt with pink sleeves had just tried going into his grandmother’s house. Officer had just spoken with this female a few minutes earlier as she was walking on Locust Street and knew her to be as identified.
Officer spoke with home owner who said she wanted to press charges on female for trespassing. She also said she had found someone sleeping in her enclosed patio on Wednesday morning. That person had stolen some of her drinks and food items and she made a report with the police.
Female was transported to the Pottawattamie County Jail where she was booked for trespassing.
Warrants will be requested for her in previous case.
Sgt was dispatched to 109 E Locust St at the Jump Start convenient store for an alarm of the interior front door.
Upon arrival Sgt found the front door unlocked and the business empty. Officer and Sgt cleared the building then officer made contact with the business owner at his residence while Sgt stood by. The owner met us at the store and reviewed the surveillance video to determine if anything was taken.
Nothing was taken and it was determined that an employee forgot to lock the door at the end of the night.
10/19/2024
Vehicle was stopped on N 13th Street. Driver was cited for speeding 55 or under zone (21 or over) and no valid driver’s license.
10/20/2024
Sgt was dispatched to the Casey's General Store to take a possible child neglect/physical abuse report. Sgt arrived and spoke with the victim who is a male juvenile.
Officer did not observe any physical injuries on male juvenile and medical treatment was refused.
A copy of the report will be sent to DHS.
10/21/2024
Captain was dispatched to Strong Box Storage, 1225 Avenue H, for a burglary report.
Investigation continues.
Captain was dispatched to Carter Lake Police Department for found property.
Officer was dispatched to 3510 N 9th Street for a threats report.
Officer was dispatched to N 13th Street for a criminal mischief report.
Following investigation, this case is inactive/suspended.
Vehicle was stopped on E Locust Street. Driver was cited for no valid driver’s license.
Officer was dispatched to 3510 N 9th Street for a threats report.
Upon arrival, officer had contact with caller who said her ex-boyfriend was threatening to destroy her property because he thinks she broke the windshield of his car.
Officer located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop on it at N 5th and Locust Street. Male was identified as the driver. He was told he cannot be at caller’s residence and if he goes back he will be arrested.
Male was issued a citation for no driver’s license and told to call someone to pick up his vehicle.
Officer then returned to caller’s residence and informed her officer had pulled male over and told him he cannot be at her house. She was told to call if he comes back and to email officer screenshots if he makes anymore threats.
10/22/2024
Officer was dispatched to the Kwik Shop for a report of a theft that had just taken place. Upon arrival on scene, officer searched for the suspect described as a white male who was wearing all black. Officer was unable to locate the suspect.
Investigation continues.
Captain was dispatched to 2200 Abbott Drive for property damage accident.
Driver was cited for following too close.
Officer served an abate notice to residence on Holiday Drive.
Officer served an abate notice to residence on Silver Lane.
Officer served an abate notice to residence on Avenue P.
Officer was dispatched to the Best Western Plus Hotel, 2510 Abbott Plaza, for a trespasser. The caller/employee stated a female that had already been kicked out several times today was back on location in front of the hotel.
Upon arrival officer had contact with employee who pointed out the female to officer who recognized her.
Employee said female had been asked to leave 3 or 4 times today and was told she was not welcome on the property, but she keeps returning. Employee said female also told her that she owned the hotel.
Employee wanted to press trespassing charges on female since they have been having issues with her for the past few months.
Female was transported to Pottawattamie County Jail where she was booked for trespassing.
Female was issued a ban & bar for life from Best Western Plus.
Officer served an abate notice to home owner for property on Mayper Drive.
Officer served an abate notice to residence on Stella Avenue.
Officers were dispatched to Dollar General Store for a male that had called from Kwik Shop. The male had told Dispatch “meet me in front of Dollar General” and then hung up.
Upon arrival at Dollar General Store, officer searched the store but did not find anyone. Once officers walked out a male know to officers walked up to us.
Male is banned and barred from Dollar General and has been arrested for trespassing numerous times with the last being 10/3/2024.
Male was transported to Pottawattamie County Corrections where he was booked for trespass.
Officer served an abate notice to residence on N 8th Street.
Vehicle was stopped on IA 165 E. Driver was cited for following too close.
10/23/2024
Officer initiated a traffic stop in the 1000 block of Locust Street for no license plate and back left tail light broken out.
Officers arrested the male driver for OWI.
While at the police station male consented to urine sample which was collected in a urine specimen kit bottle.
Male was transported to Corrections and booked for failure provide proof of financial liability, no valid driver’s license, provide false identification information, and OWI.
Officer was dispatched to the area of 1100 block of Willow Dr for a report of someone destroying the police speed monitor.
The people in the community center parking lot were described as male/female. Both were detained.
It is important to note that officer observed male and female driving the two cars located at the community center at 0133 hours at the Kwik shop earlier in the night.
Male was placed under arrest for criminal mischief.
Later the same day at approximately 0453 hours female came to the Carter Lake Police Department to talk about the incident. Female then went on to say that she was the one who damaged the police mobile radar.
Female was placed under arrest for criminal mischief.
Sgt Gonsior completed a lost property report for 10 Roads Express LLC. Missing or mutilated are two Indiana registration plates. It is unknown where the Indiana registration plates are. Attached to the report is an Indiana Department of Revenue International Registration Plan Affidavit for Replacement Apportion (IRP) License Plate and Cab Card Destruction Notice Schedule L Form.
Officer went to residence on N 13th Street for resident who wanted to ban & bar the father of her children.
Upon arrival on scene, officer made contact with resident who told officer she wants to ban and bar male.
Officer met with male at the Carter Lake Police Department. Officer informed male that female was not allowing him to take the kids. Male was upset saying that he did not see his kids for two weeks. Officer informed male that there was nothing officer could do due to it being a civil matter. Male calmed down.
Officer served male the ban and bar notice.
Officer was notified of a disturbance on Locust Street.
Officer located the female at Vida, a restaurant, at 111 E Locust St. The female identified herself.
When officer checked her name officer observed that female had a warrant from Pottawattamie County.
Female would not comply with commands.
Officer Anderson # 2578 along with his partner put female’s right hand behind her back at which point she was handcuffed. Female was then escorted to Carter Lake Police Department patrol vehicle.
Female was transported to Pottawattamie County Jail and left in the custody of jail staff.
Two vehicles red tagged at 1318 Mayper Drive.
10/24/2024
Two vehicles were ticketed for improper parking at 1117 Dorene Boulevard.
Sgt took a criminal mischief report from 1225 Ave H. Unknown suspect(s) vandalized two windows and a door handle.
Investigation continues.
Parking tickets were issued to two vehicles at 1110 Dorene Boulevard.
Officer was dispatched to Carter Lake Elementary School for juvenile problems.
Investigation continues.
10/25/2024
Vehicle was stopped on E Locust Street. Driver was cited for fail to obey stop sign and yield right of way and failure to provide proof of financial liability.
Vehicle was stopped on E Locust Street. Driver was cited for speeding 55 or under zone (21 or over) and failure to provide proof of financial liability.
Officer observed a grey 2007 Dodge Charger (IA plate) turn east onto Cachelin Drive from N 9th Street. While behind the vehicle, officer observed the plate lamps were not functioning. Officer activated overhead emergency lights and initiated a traffic stop at the 1000 block of Cachelin Drive. Officer responded to assist.
Male passenger was transported to Pottawattamie County Jail where he was booked for violating the protection order and providing false identification information.
Female was not detained and was allowed to leave.
Officers were dispatched to the Carter Lake Improvement Club for a call of an armed subject.
After investigation, no parties at the bar wanted to press charges on male caller but just all wanted him to go home tonight.
Officer observed a vehicle that was headed westbound in the 400 block of Ave H with no license plates. Officer initiated a traffic stop on the Silver 2006 Mazda 3. Upon making contact with the driver, identified as female, officer detected the odor of marijuana. Officer told driver, along with female passengers officer detected the odor of marijuana.
Back seat passenger was issued a criminal citation for the marijuana, which she signed and then she was released.
Officer asked driver if she had drank any alcohol or smoked any marijuana. Driver stated that she had two shots of alcohol and smoked marijuana approximately 2 hours before the stop.
Investigation continues.
10/26/2024
Officer was dispatched to 3510 N 9th St for a report of a car that hit a van into a trailer. The suspect vehicle was described as a smaller silver car. Upon entering the trailer park officer observed a 2003 Silver Dodge Stratus with someone who appeared to be taking items out of the driver side of the vehicle. The vehicle had damage to the front left panel of the vehicle. As officer approached officer could see that there were Budweiser beers on the ground and other items next to the car.
Officer made contact with male who admitted to being the one driving the vehicle.
Male was transported to Corrections and booked for OWI, failure to provide proof of financial liability-accident, reckless driving and striking unattended vehicle.
Male’s vehicle was locked and left in the parking space in which it was found.
Vehicle was stopped on Avenue H. Driver was cited for operating non-registered vehicle.
Vehicle was stopped on Avenue K. Driver was given a warning for operating non-registered vehicle.
10/27/2024
Officer was dispatched to Cachelin Drive for a welfare check.
Officer is familiar with male from past dealings, knows what he looks like, and knows there is an outstanding warrant through Pottawattamie County.
Communications verified the warrant.
Male was transported to Corrections and booked for warrant, violation of no contact order, possession of drug paraphernalia, and unlawful possession of prescription drug.
Vehicle was stopped on N 9th Street. Driver was cited for operating non-registered vehicle.
Officer was dispatched to Cachelin Drive for a welfare check.
Officer is familiar with male from past dealings, knows what he looks like, and knows there is an outstanding warrant through Pottawattamie County.
Communications verified the warrant.
Male was transported to Corrections and booked for warrant, violation of no contact order, possession of drug paraphernalia, and unlawful possession of prescription drug.
Vehicle was stopped on N 9th Street. Driver was cited for failure to provide proof of financial liability and no valid driver’s license.
Officer was traveling behind a beige 2007 Toyota Camry (IA plate) southbound on N 13th Street from Willow Drive. Registration expired June 2024. Officer activated overhead emergency lights and initiated a traffic stop at N 13th Street & Avenue K.
Officer requested his license, registration and insurance for the vehicle. Driver told officer the vehicle belonged to his uncle. While speaking with driver, officer detected the odor of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. Male was transported to the Carter Lake Police Department for the implied consent advisory and to request a urine sample.
Officer stayed with the vehicle until it was picked up by his father.
Male was issued criminal citations for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Male was also issued a written warning for the expired registration. Officer explained the issued citations to male and he did sign them. Male was told the urine would be sent to the DCI Lab for testing. Once/if the results came back positive for marijuana, officer would then be requesting a warrant for OWI.
Male was then released from officer’s custody and picked up by his father.
10/29/2024
Vehicle was stopped on Mayper Drive. Driver was cited for failure to provide proof of financial liability.
A black Mongoose BMX bike was dropped off at the Carter Lake Police Department. It is unknown who it belongs to. The bicycle serial number was checked with NCIC and no results were found.
Bicycle/owner have been reunited.
Officer was dispatched to 3000 Airport Rd to take a report of a stolen car. Upon arrival on scene, officer made contact with male who stated he did not speak English. Officer contacted an officer known to speak Spanish to help translate.
Male stated that he was allowing female borrow his vehicle. Male then asked female to return the vehicle yesterday. Male said that since asking female to return the vehicle she stopped responding to him and has not returned any of his calls. The vehicle is a black 2019 Ford Fusion. It is important to note that the vehicle may have Nebraska license plate on it.
Male provided a picture of female and his vehicle.
Officer was dispatched to the Carter Lake United Methodist Church at 3502 Mabrey Lane for found property.
Investigation continues.
10/30/2024
Officers on patrol near the intersection of 9th Street and Avenue Q when officer observed female juvenile entering the Devere Watson Park (4408 N 9th St) after curfew.
Officer verbally warned the females that the parks were closed and that it was past curfew. It should be noted that the City ordinance states, "It is unlawful for any minor to be or remain upon any of the alleys, streets or public places or to be in places of business and amusement in the City between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. of the following day".
Officer returned to the area of Watson Park and observed that female juvenile and the other females had not departed the park. Sgt and officer again advised them that they needed leave, the parks were closed, and that it was past curfew. Sgt asked female juvenile if her mother knew where she was, and she stated, "yes." Sgt advised female juvenile that officers would meet her at her house and speak with her mother.
Mother was advised that female juvenile would be cited for breaking the curfew ordinance.
Officer cited female juvenile and released her to her mother.
Officers were dispatched to Casey’s General Store for a male refusing to leave.
Male was transported to the hospital.
Male was cited for trespass and interfere with official acts.
Male came into Carter Lake Police Department to file harassment report.
