Police Blotter - October 2023

10/01/2023
Officer was dispatched to the Prairie Flower Casino at 1031 Avenue H for a theft report.
  Officer met with security and the victim at his vehicle in the back of the parking lot. The victim told officer the stereo had been stolen out of his 1989 Cadillac Deville with Nebraska license plate. Inside officer observed a stereo missing from the center of the vehicle with wires hanging out, also on the passenger side on the ground was the face plate to the stereo.
  Victim was provided with police report number and told the stereo would be put into NCIC and he would get a call if the stereo was recovered. Later when officer called him he reported a brown round key ring with approximately 10 keys missing, this was put into the NCIC entry notes.
  Investigation continues.
 
Officer was dispatched to Cachelin Drive for an attempted burglary.
  Investigation continues.
 
Officer was dispatched to the Best Western Hotel, 2510 Abbott Plaza, for a vehicle burglary.
  Investigation continues.
 
Officer was dispatched to the Best Western Hotel, 2510 Abbott Plaza, for a trespasser.
  Male said he wished to go to the hospital due to his excessive drinking. Carter Lake Rescue responded and transported him to CHI Creighton at 2412 Cuming Street, Omaha NE. Officer followed and issued male a criminal citation for trespassing.
 
Officer was dispatched to Strong Box Mini Storage, 1225 Ave. H, for a possible burglary.
  Investigation continues.
 
Upon Officer’s arrival at work, a yellow backpack which appeared to be full was in the corner of the building outside the front door.
  Inside the bag was various personal items including clothes, folders, and medication. The papers and medication bottle had a name and address on them. Officer tried both phone numbers belonging to him and neither one answered and I was unable to leave a message.
  The backpack will be placed into safe keeping.
 
10/02/2023
Sgt. completed two lost property reports for 10 Roads Express LLC.  Missing are Indiana registration plates.  It is unknown where the Indiana registration plates are.  Attached to the report are Indiana Department of Revenue International Registration Plan Affidavits for Replacement Apportion (IRP) License Plates and Cab Card Destruction Notice Schedule L Forms.
 
Sgt. was contacted by the Pottawattamie County 911 Communications Center asking me to meet an Omaha Police Officer by the gate at 151 Freedom Park Road.  I arrived and spoke with Officer Eaton.  Eaton stated they were investigating an assault that had occurred in the field area to the south east of us, which is Carter Lake, IA.  Officer Eaton took me to where the assault occurred.
  Male disappeared into the wooded area down toward the river area.  911 was called by the witnesses at this time.
  Several Officers from the Omaha PD and Carter Lake searched the river area for male suspect but were unsuccessful in locating.  Abel One police helicopter assisted from overhead giving loud verbal commands for male to walk back up to his vehicle area.
  This officer will complete a warrant for Domestic Assault-with strangulation for male suspect.
  A copy of report will be sent to DHS.
 
Sgt. was dispatched to the Best Western hotel to assist the rescue squad with a male party who is intoxicated or has overdosed on alcohol.  Sgt. arrived at the hotel room and could see several members of the fire dept. speaking with male who was sitting upright in a chair talking.  Male had several open beer cans next to him and stated that he needed help and wanted to go to the hospital.  Officers were here at this same hotel for male on a previous date.  The hotel general manager asked if I could ban male from the property.  A ban and bar form was completed and given to all parties involved.  The letter was explained to male and he stated he would not return.
  Male was transported to the hospital.
 
10/03/2023
Sgt. was approached at the Carter Lake Police Station by burglary victim. Victim lives on Silver Lane and stated that sometime on Sunday October 1, 2023 at an unknown time an unknown individual(s) was able to open the front door to her porch, entered the porch area and took a set of golf clubs, and a mental wagon cart.
  There are no suspects at this time.
 
Sgt. was notified over the radio of a property damage accident at the Prairie Flower Casino.  During investigation this accident had occurred on Monday October 2, 2023 at 0521 hours on the Prairie Flower Casino property.
 
10/4/2023
Officers were dispatched to the Strong Box Storage for two individuals that were locked inside the gate area.
  Two females were transported to Corrections and booked for burglary.
 
Officer was dispatched to the Prairie Flower Casino in reference to a trespass complaint.
  Upon officer arrival, officer met with security officer who advised the male was self-banned and has been a continuous problem.
 Security guard advised Officer that surveillance wanted him to double check and see if it was in fact the male that was banned.
  Security made contact with male requesting his ID. Male advised security that he didn't have it on him, and that he knew he shouldn't be at the Casino. Security requested officer issue male a citation for trespass.
  Male was issued a criminal citation for trespass. Officer advised male that if he didn't appear in court a warrant for his arrest would be issued. Male advised officer that he understood. Officer requested a signature from male for my copy for my report.  Male then departed property.
 
Captain was dispatched to Carter Lake library for harassment.
  Investigation continues.
 
Officer was dispatched to Casey’s General Store, 1650 E. Locust Street, for a shoplifter.
  Officer spoke with Casey's General Manager who stated they did not wish to press charges but would like the female ban and barred from the store.
  Officer completed a ban and bar form. All parties were given a copy of the ban and bar form.  The form was explained to the female to which she stated she understood and would not return to the property.  Female departed the property.
 
Vehicle was stopped on Willow Drive for no license plates. Driver was cited for operating non-registered vehicle and failure to provide proof of financial liability and issued a criminal citation for possession of marijuana.
 
10/5/2023
Officers were on patrol in the area of 100 E. Locust St., Jump Start, when officer observed a male inside of the property owner's garbage dumpster, beyond the hours of operation (operating hours end at 22:00 hours). Due to this suspicious activity, officer contacted the male. As officer approached male, he stated that he was looking for energy drinks.
   Officer detained male in double locked handcuffs, and advised him that he would be searched him, as he was unlawfully carrying a dangerous weapon.
  Additional officers arrived on scene and began assisting with the search.
  Officer transported male to Pottawattamie County Corrections where he was booked for fail to affix drug tax stamp, intent manufacture/deliver meth, persons ineligible to carry dangerous weapons, possess controlled substance, and possess drug paraphernalia.
 
Vehicle was stopped on E. Locust Street. Driver was cited for failure to provide proof of financial liability.
 
Vehicle was stopped on N. 9th 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 failure to provide proof of financial liability.
 
Officer observed a male standing next to the dumpster at the Super 8 Hotel, 3000 Airport Road. As officer got closer, it looked as if he was urinating on the dumpster. Officer pulled cruiser behind him and got out. The male began to walk away from officer but officer told him to stop and walk towards me. As he approached, officer could tell he was intoxicated as he was slurring his words, was unsteady on his feet, had bloodshot watery eyes, and smelled of an alcoholic beverage.
  Male was transported to Pottawattamie County Corrections where he was booked for Public Intoxication. It should be noted, on the way to the jail, male was saying officer should clock out of work and we should go to the bar. He also told jail staff that the “airport” was buying him drinks so it wasn’t his fault.
 
Officer conducted a traffic stop on a Dodge Durango without license plates, near the 1100 block of E. Locust Street. Officer made contact with the driver. During officer investigation, officer discovered that driver did not have a valid driver license nor did he have insurance on his vehicle. Driver had a history of driving without a driver license and insurance. Driver had a non-extraditable arrest warrant for traffic reasons out of Plattsmouth Nebraska. Driver was cited for failure to provide proof of financial liability and no valid driver’s license.
  Vehicle was towed and impounded.
 
10/06/2023       
Vehicle was stopped on E. Locust Street. Driver was cited for speeding 55 or under zone (11 thru 15 over)
 
10/07/2023
Vehicle was stopped on Owen Parkway. Driver was cited for operating non-registered vehicle and issued a warning for failure to provide proof of financial liability.
 
Vehicle was stopped on Owen Parkway. Driver was cited for operating non-registered vehicle and no valid driver’s license.
 
Vehicle was stopped on Avenue H. Driver was issued a warning for failure to maintain or use safety belts.
 
Vehicle was stopped on IA 165 W. Driver was cited for operating non-registered vehicle, failure to provide proof of financial liability, fraudulent use of registration, no valid driver’s license, and failure to provide proof of financial liability.
 
10/08/2023
Vehicle was stopped on E. Locust Street. Driver was cited for no valid driver’s license.
 
Officer was patrolling the 1300 block of Holiday Drive. When officer observed a Nissan Rogue bearing IA plate parked on the south side of the street facing westbound.
  Vehicle was issued a parking citation.
 
While on patrol, Officer observed a white Toyota bearing IA plate parked on the wrong side of the road facing northbound of 15th St.
  Vehicle was issued a parking citation.
 
10/09/2023
Vehicle was stopped on Abbott Plaza. Driver was cited for operating non-registered vehicle and failure to provide proof of financial liability.
 
Vehicle was stopped at N. 9th & E. Locust Street. Driver was cited for fail to obey stop sign and yield right of way.
 
While on routine patrol, Officer observed a white Dodge Ram with Iowa plates parked facing westbound along the eastbound curbside directly in front of 1107 Hiatt. Officer issued a parking ticket for improper parking and placed it under the driver’s side windshield wiper.
 
Female came into Carter Lake Police Department to file a harassment report.
 This case will be closed unless the harassment continues.
 
    
Female came into Carter Lake Police Department to file a theft report.
  Female informed officer about a theft that had occurred sometime between 2014 and now.
  Female said that she owns the residence and has been renting it out since sometime between 2014 and 2017. Male renter has been absent from the property but his girlfriend has been living there.
  Female staying in the residence was evicted by the Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office and her last day at the residence was 10/08/2023.
 
Officer was dispatched to the Boys and Girls Club, 4101 N. 17th Street for a threats report.
  Employees requested a ban & bar letter to be issued to juvenile male’s father.
 
Officer was dispatched to the Prairie Flower Casino, 1031 Ave. H for a complaint report. The caller stated they needed to make a report and did not provide any other information.
  Female was assaulted and wishes to press charges.
  Investigation continues.
 
Vehicle was stopped on Abbott Plaza. Driver was cited for operating non-registered vehicle, fraudulent use of registration, and failure to provide proof of financial liability.
  Driver was transported to Corrections, where he was charged with driving while barred. 
 
While on routine patrol, Officer observed a vehicle bearing IA plate parked on the grass of a residence. 
  Officer ticketed the vehicle for parking on non-hard surface. 
 
Officers were dispatched to Silver Lane for a threat report.
  Dispatch advised us that male was on location threatening the home owner. It should be known that male is banned and barred from this residence and there is an active protection order.
 
10/10/2023
Officer conducted a traffic stop on a silver Honda Accord bearing Iowa plate at Abbott Plaza and Ave H. The expiration sticker on the license plate said August 2023. When running the plate through NCIC, it shows the registration had actually expired in July of 2022. The vehicle also did not display a front plate, had non-functioning brake lights and there was a large crack in the front windshield.
  Driver was issued traffic citations for no insurance, operating non-registered vehicle and fraudulent use of registration. The Iowa plate was confiscated.
  The vehicle was impounded by Arrow Towing and towed to their lot.
 
Officer conducted a traffic stop on a black Chevy Avalanche with no license plates and expired in-transits (September 2023) at 9th and Ave H.
  Driver was cited for no valid driver’s license, no proof of financial liability, and operating a non-registered vehicle.
  Driver’s license was confiscated and will be returned to the state.
 
Officer was dispatched to 3510 N. 9th Street Lot 163 to check the welfare of juvenile male.
  Investigation continues.
 
Officer observed a black Dodge Grand Caravan with expired registration. Officer conducted a traffic stop on the van near 9th and Wood Avenue. During traffic investigation Officer discovered that driver did not have a valid driver license and the vehicle was uninsured. Driver stated that the vehicle belonged to a friend, but had no documentation proving ownership.
  Driver was cited Bollinger for no valid driver license, no insurance.
  Vehicle was towed to Arrow Towing and impounded.
 
Vehicle was stopped on N. 9th Street. Driver was cited for failure to provide proof of financial liability and no valid driver’s license.
 
10/11/2023
Resident came into Carter Lake Police Department to file a complaint report.
  Investigation continues.
 
Officer was patrolling the area east of Freedom Park Road, along the tree line that runs along the Missouri River. There are multiple transient camps in that area that are on private property and the landowner does not want people staying there. While in that area officer was approached by a male who lives in one of the camps. He asked if CLPD was still looking for a wanted person.
  Wanted person was located. Once Pottawattamie County Dispatch confirmed warrants, officer transported wanted person to Corrections where he was turned over to their staff.
 
Officers were dispatched to 1201 Ave. H, La Quinta Inn and Suites, for a suspicious activity call.
  Upon arrival I made contact with the front desk clerk that said a male in a dark hoodie was knocking on the front glass doors and then the windows and caused them to be startled because the front doors were unlocked and he never came inside.
  Contact was made with male/female. Male stated that he was trying to get a room for the two of them but the doors would not open so he pounded on the windows.
  Female was issued a summons into court for the possession of controlled substance. She signed the citation and she was released.
 
Officers on patrol encountered a silver Chevy Impala traveling south on 9th Street from Locust, Vehicle began to accelerate at high rate of speed.
  Officers began to pursue the vehicle which had Iowa license plate as it ran stop signs and drove reckless on Avenue H until it blew through the red light at Avenue H and Abbott Drive. Officers terminated pursuit before the vehicle hit the state line. It continued north and Omaha was advised, the sole occupant was a male driver.
 Officer has requested a warrant for male for driving while barred.
 
10/12/2023
Officers were riding as a two man unit when officers spotted wanted male walking on the 1000 block of Willow Drive. Officer advised male had a valid arrest warrant, which was confirmed through Dispatch for violation of no contact order.
  Wanted male was transported to Pottawattamie County Corrections and turned over to staff. A return of service was completed and uploaded to the clerk or court.
 
Officers were dispatched to Kwik Shop for a theft. Dispatch advised that a female had stolen two sandwiches and was walking westbound on Locust St.
  Officer located female near the 900 block of Locust St.
  Officers returned the sandwiches to Kwik Shop. Store clerk advised the sandwiches were $4.99 each.
  Female was transported to Corrections and booked for theft 5th degree.
 
Officer was dispatched to the Hampton Inn, 2020 Abbott Drive, for a theft report.
  Officer spoke with victim who advised she arrived at Hampton around 2030 hours on October 11th. When she walked out to her vehicle to leave to go the airport around 0345 hours, she noticed her rear passenger window was broken out and her Michael Kors suit case and Yeti cooler missing.
  There are no witnesses or suspects.
 
Officer took report of found property.
 
Officer was dispatched to 3510 N. 9th Street for a missing female juvenile. The caller is the Omaha Police Dept.
  Carter Lake Police Department officer requested an Omaha Police officer to meet with all parties at us all at 3510 N. 9th Street. Omaha Police Department officer arrived, took custody of female juvenile, and transported her back to Omaha, NE.
 
Officers responded to a report of possible criminal mischief by way of damage to a fence at 3510 N. 9th St.
  Officers were unable to locate anyone matching that description in the area.
 
10/13/2023
Vehicle was stopped on N. 7th Street. Driver was cited for failure to use child restraint device, failure to provide proof of financial liability, and no valid driver’s license.
 
Officer was dispatched to the area of Ave P and N. 7th Street for an aggressive dog at large. Officer responded with Carter Lake Animal Control.
  Once Pottawattamie County Dispatch confirmed the warrant, male was transported to Corrections where he was turned over to their staff.
  Dog at large ticket was issued,
 
10/14/2023
Vehicle was stopped at Owen Parkway. Driver was cited for driving while license denied, suspended, cancelled or revoked.
 
Officers were dispatched to 2020 Abbott Drive, Hampton Inn, for a male that was trespassing and refusing to leave.
  Male was transported to Corrections and booked for public intoxication.
 
Officer observed a black spray painted 2011 Chevy Impala with Nebraska plates traveling west on Locust Street from Mabrey Lane. There was a large crack in the front windshield and almost all of the tail lights had been spray painted black, making it hard to see if the vehicle was braking. I ran the vehicle through NCIC and found the registered owner had an outstanding warrant.
  Officer activated overhead emergency lights and initiated a traffic stop at the 500 block of Locust Street.
  Female was transported to Corrections where she was turned over to their staff. Her vehicle was turned over to her sister.
 
 
Officer conducted a traffic stop on a red 2019 Dodge Charger with Iowa plates at Airport Road and Locust Street. Officer had previously ran the license plate on the vehicle when it was parked at Casey’s, 1650 E. Locust Street, and found the registered owner, driving status was revoked out of Iowa for a prior OWI.
  Upon initial contact with the driver, Officer confirmed it was the registered owner.
  Officer radioed for a second Officer to assist. Officers waited to search the vehicle until a family member arrived to pick up an aggressive dog that was in the car.
  Male was transported to Pottawattamie County Corrections where he was booked for operating while license revoked and possession of marijuana.
  Driver’s license was confiscated and mailed to the state.
 
Officer was contacted by a male at Carter Lake Police Department regarding a car burglary that occurred earlier that day at the Prairie Flower Casino, 1031 Avenue H.
  Investigation continues.
 
10/15/2023
Officers were dispatched to the area of 3000 Airport Road near the Super 8 for a possible intoxicated driver following a Lyft driver. The caller reported the female following her was in a black Chevy Equinox with no license plates.
  Officer located the vehicle and performed a traffic stop on Airport Road next to Casey’s.
  Female called her fiancé to come get her vehicle.
  Female was placed into double locked handcuffs and transported to the police station for further testing.
  Female was transported to the Pottawattamie County Jail where she was charged with controlled substance violation, operating while under the influence, and possession of contraband in correctional institution.
  She was also cited for operating non-registered vehicle, failure to provide proof of financial liability, no valid driver’s license.
  Driver’s license was confiscated and mailed to the state.
 
10/16/2023
Officers were dispatched to Casey's General Store, 1650 E. Locust Street, for two males standing by the dumpster refusing to leave the property.
  Male was transported to Corrections and booked for interference with official acts and trespassing. Male was banned and barred from Casey's for life.

Officer was dispatched to 3510 N. 9th Street for a restraining order violation.  Pottawattamie County Dispatch verified the valid protection order on file.
  Investigation continues.
 
Sgt. completed lost property reports for 10 Roads Express LLC.  Missing are five 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.
 
Officers were dispatched to Dollar General Store, 3000 N. 13th Street for suspicious activity.
 
Officers were dispatched to the area of 3000 N. 13th Street for a female in a white Cadillac with red wheels who was just attacked by a male party in a blue jacket.  The Pottawattamie County Communications Center stated the male party entered her vehicle while she was in it and grabbed her.
  Male was transported to the Pottawattamie County jail and is being charged with Burglary 2nd and Assault (simple).
 
Officer was dispatched to the Prairie Flower Casino to meet with a guest to report her ID card stolen.  Officer arrived and met with female in the north parking lot.  Female stated that when she walked into the casino to play they denied her entry because she is banned from the casino.  Female stated that she has never been banned from the casino and that somebody else must be using her ID card.  Female stated she doesn't know where her ID card was stolen or if she lost it.
 
Officers were dispatched to Cachelin Drive for an assault.
  Male was transported to Jenny Edmundson Hospital.
 
Officers were dispatched to Walnut Street for a shots fired report.  
  Investigation continues.
 
10/17/2023
Vehicle was stopped on N. 9th Street. Driver was cited for fail to have valid license or permit for operating motor vehicle.
 
Officer was dispatched to the Prairie Flower Casino to take a stolen vehicle report.
  Investigation continues.
 
Officers were dispatched to Super 8 Motel for found property.
 
Officer was dispatched to Casey's General Store for a theft in progress call.
  Upon arrival Officer spoke to the caller, a staff member, who stated that two younger girls with dreadlocks walked down the aisle with the alcohol while acting very strangely.  The staff stated that they believe that they took possibly two bottles of alcohol which valued around $65.00 before walking out of the store.  The staff didn't actually see them take the alcohol but they are pretty sure that they did.
  Investigation continues.
 
Officer received a call from Sgt. Chambers regarding a minor in possession of alcohol on Mayper Drive.
  Investigation continues.
 
Officer was patrolling the area of North 8th Street and Avenue O, when officer observed a blue Ford Escape parked in the grass on North 8th St.
  Officer issued the vehicle a parking citation for parking on non-hard surface.
 
10/18/2023
Officer was patrolling the area of Freedom Park, when officer observed a male on a bike with a non-functioning front light. Officer observed this male crawl under the locked gate. It should be noted that there is a no trespassing sign right by the gate, and the owner of the property advised Sgt. Gonsior nobody should be camping on the Iowa side.
  Officer asked the male for his ID card. The male advised officer that he didn't have one, but provided officer with his name and date of birth. Upon running the male through NCIC officer observed he had a possible warrant out of Harrison County.
  The male requested officer contact his girlfriend to come get his bike and belongings.
  The male was transported to Corrections and booked on outstanding warrant.
 
Officer was notified by Prairie Flower Casino of a female that was on location with a possible warrant. Security Officer provided officer with the female’s name.
  Upon running female trough NCIC, officer observed a possible warrant through district court in Council Bluffs.
  Sgt. Chambers and officer walked through the casino and located the female. Officers escorted the female out to the patrol car.
  Once Dispatch confirmed the warrant was valid, female was placed under arrest.
  Female was transported to Corrections and booked on outstanding warrant.
 
Sgt. was dispatched to a property damage accident in the area of 13th and Lindwood Drive.  Sgt. arrived and could see a red Ford Focus with front end damage and a black Jeep Wrangler with minor rear end damage to the spare tire and bumper.
  Sgt. spoke with the drivers. Both parties stated they were fine and did not need medical attention.  Both parties agreed that the front of the Ford Focus struck the rear of the Jeep Wrangler.  They stated they were both traveling south on 13th street and stopped at Lindwood Drive waiting on the school bus to load passengers.  There were several cars in front of them and the school bus started to go.  The vehicles started to drive south but stopped again.  Jeep stopped again and Focus driver stated her foot slipped off the brake and struck the gas pedal causing her vehicle to impact the rear of the Jeep Wrangler.
  The front end of the Ford Focus received some light to moderate front end damage which appeared to be cosmetic, but still functional.  The rear end of the Jeep Wrangler sustained minor cosmetic damage.  Parties’ information was collected and a Tracs report will be filed by this officer.  No citations were issued.
 
Vehicle was stopped on Avenue H. Driver was issued a warning for fail to obey stop sign and yield right of way and cited for failure to provide proof of financial liability and driving while license denied, suspended, cancelled or revoked.
 
Vehicle was stopped on N. 9th Street. Driver was cited for operating non-registered vehicle and driving while license denied, suspended, cancelled or revoked.
 
Vehicle was stopped at N. 9th Street & Avenue J for non-functioning plate lamps and dark windows. Driver was cited for possession controlled substance and no valid driver’s license.
 
Officer was dispatched to Jump Start, 109 E. Locust Street for suspicious activity.
  Male was transported to Corrections and booked for outstanding warrant.
 
Officers were dispatched to the Kwik Shop, 1202 E. Locust St., for a male refusing to leave and cursing at the clerk. Dispatch advised that the clerk did not want to press charges but did want to ban and bar the suspect.
  Male was banned from Kwik Shop property and barred from returning to or attempting to return to said property.
 
Vehicle was stopped on N. 9th Street. Driver was cited for fail to have valid license or permit for operating motor vehicle.
 
Vehicle was stopped on E. Locust Street. Driver was cited for fail to have valid license or permit for operating motor vehicle.
 
10/19/2023
Officer was parked stationary at Manuel's Tire Shop, 102 East Locust Street.
  Officer observed a male going through the trash can. There is a City Ordinance against scavenging (city code 105.11(4). Officer advised male that he couldn't be going through the trash cans, and that it was against City ordinance.
  Once dispatch confirmed the warrant was valid, male was placed arrest and transported to Corrections where he was booked on his outstanding warrant.
 
Officers were dispatched to Kwik Shop, 1202 E. Locust St., for a male refusing to leave and cursing at the clerk. Dispatch advised that the clerk did not want to press charges but did want to ban and bar the suspect. Upon arrival Officer observed the suspect in front of the Dollar General, 3000 N. 13th Street.
  Male was banned from Kwik Shop property and barred from returning to or attempting to return to said property.
 
Captain was dispatched to 1202 Locust St, Kwik Shop, for a theft that had just occurred.
  While enroute, I was advised the W/M was last seen walking toward Kiwanis Park was wearing a yellow t-shirt and blue jeans.
  Upon a search of his person, Captain was unable to locate the phone charger.
  Ban and bar was filled out and explained to male.
 
Officer was dispatched to Casey's General Store, (1650 E. Locust St., for a report of theft of a can of beer. Dispatched advised that the caller only wanted to be seen if the suspect was located. The suspect was last seen East bound toward Omaha. Upon arrival Officer was unable to locate the suspect.
 
10/20/2023
Sgt. was dispatched to the Casey’s General Store, 1650 E. Locust Street for a male party trespassing.  Officer arrived and spoke with kitchen manager, Richard.  Richard stated that the man currently at the counter purchasing items was asked to leave at 0530 hours this morning because he was bothering customers and loitering.  Richard stated he would like the male banned from the property.  Officer made contact with the male outside the store and advised him of what was going on.  A ban and bar letter was issued to the male for the property at 1650 E. Locust St.  Officer explained that if the male comes back onto the property he could be arrested for trespassing.  The male stated that he understood.  All parties involved received a signed copy of the ban and bar letter.  The male left the property at this time.
 
Vehicle was stopped on Wood Avenue. Driver was cited for speeding 55 or under zone (11 thru 15 over), failure to provide proof of financial liability, and no valid driver’s license.
 
Vehicle on Janbrook Boulevard was issued a parking ticket for improper parking.
 
Sgt. completed a lost property report for 10 Roads Express LLC.  Missing 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 was running stationary radar at 9th and Steele Ave. when Officer was approached by a male who stated that he had a valid warrant out of Carter Lake for possession of a controlled substance and he wanted to turn himself in.
  Officer contacted Communications and requested that they confirm that the warrant was valid.  Communications advised that the warrant was indeed valid.
  Male was transported to Corrections and booked for outstanding warrant.
  
Officer was dispatched to the Best Western Hotel for a theft report.  Upon arrival officer spoke to the caller who stated her phone was stolen.
 
Officer was parked at the stop sign at 7th Street & Locust St.
  Officer observed a silver Honda Accord traveling eastbound on Locust with dark windows and paper plates.
  Officer attempted to stop the Honda near Locust & Mabrey Lane. The vehicle failed to stop. Officer then activated emergency siren. The vehicle continued to Abbott Drive and turned northbound. Officer shut off emergency equipment at the State line and advised dispatch to notify Omaha.
 
Officer overheard Omaha Police Department's traffic trying to catch up to a reckless Dodge Durango southbound on Abbott Drive. They advised that it was traveling excess of 100 mph.
  Officers were sitting at Locust Street and Abbott Drive and observed the Durango pass at a high rate of speed. Officer tried to catch up to the Durango. Once we entered back into Iowa, Officer attempted to stop the Durango. The Durango failed to stop and continued at a high rate of speed. Officer terminated pursuit at the State line.
  Officer advised Omaha Northeast Officers of the last direction of travel.
 
Officer was dispatched to North 6th Street to check for a vehicle bearing IA handicap plate. The vehicle was involved in a hit and run in Ralston, NE on Tuesday.
  Officer observed the vehicle in the Prairie Flower Casino parking lot with damage to the passenger side bumper.
  Once dispatch confirmed male's warrant was valid, Officer advised male that he was under arrest for his warrant and interference with official acts.
  Officer had dispatch provide Ralston Police Department with male's information.
 
10/21/2023
Officer was dispatched to the Jump Start gas station for a theft report.  Upon arrival officer spoke to the caller, a male, who stated that he was in the gas station buying some items. After leaving the store he noticed that his wallet was gone which he had when he paid for all of the items.  He stated that he actually lost his wallet around 1500 hours but he waited to report it so he could cancel all of his credit and debit cards.  Male stated that he had eighty dollars in cash, a few debit and credit cards, and his driver’s license in his wallet.
  Investigation continues.
 
Officer was patrolling the area of Locust and Mabrey Lane when officer observed a male on bike with non-functioning head lamp and non-functioning rear red lamp.
  Dispatch advised that male had a possible warrant through district court in Council Bluffs. Dispatch confirmed the warrant was valid.
  Male was advised of his warrant, and to put his hands behind his back.
  Male advised me that he couldn’t do that and took off on foot.
  Male was advised to get on the ground which he refused. Officer deployed Taser, which was effective. Carter Lake Fire came to assess male after the taser deployment.  Male was then placed into proper fitting handcuffs.
  Sgt. transported male to Corrections where he was booked in on his warrant.
  Male was also charged with 2 counts of interference with official acts, and insufficient number of head lamps.
 
10/22/2023
Officers were dispatched to Casey's in reference to an individual with a weapon. While in route, Dispatch provided the description of the male. Sgt. also responded.
  Officers located the male standing out in front of Casey's. Officer had his department issued rifle. This officer exited patrol car and drew duty weapon from its holster. Officer advised the male to keep his hands up. Officer gave male the command to get on the ground.
  Male was placed into proper fitting handcuffs and advised that he was just being detained at this time.
  Officers checked the area and didn't locate a firearm. Officer conducted a search of male's person for weapons. No weapons were found.
  Sgt. transported male to the area of the 24th and Cuming.
 
Vehicle was stopped on Avenue K. Driver was cited for operating non-registered vehicle.
 
Vehicle was stopped on N. 9th Street. Driver was cited for fail to have valid license or permit for operating motor vehicle and failure to provide proof of financial liability.
 
Vehicle at 13th Street & Janbrook Boulevard was issued a parking ticket for improper parking.
 
10/23/2023
Vehicle was stopped on Owen Parkway. Driver was cited for fail to have valid license or permit for operating motor vehicle.
 
Vehicle was stopped on E. Locust Street. Driver was cited for fail to have valid license or permit for operating motor vehicle.
 
10/24/2023
Officer was dispatched to Prairie Flower Casino, 1031 Avenue H, for a theft.
  Dispatch advised a bicycle light was stolen.
  After investigation and running both parties through NCIC it showed there is a protection/no contact order between the two. This was confirmed through Dispatch. Officer will be requesting a warrant for male for theft 5th and a warrant for female for violation of no contact/protection order.
 
10/25/2023
Sgt. was approached at the Carter Lake Police Station female who stated she is being harassed by her ex-boyfriend.
  Prior to female stopping at the Carter Lake Police Dept. she went over to the Pottawattamie County Courthouse to file for a no contact order, but they advised her to come to our office first.
  Investigation continues.
 
Officers were called to Prairie Flower Casino, 1031 Avenue H, to check location.
 
Officers were dispatched to 3510 N. 9th Street for a missing juvenile report.
  Investigation continues.
 
Officer was dispatched to Cachelin Drive for a complaint report.
 
10/27/2023
Vehicle was stopped on Avenue H. Driver was cited for fail to have valid license or permit for operating motor vehicle.
 
Vehicle was stopped on E. Locust Street. Driver was cited for fail to have valid license or permit for operating motor vehicle.
 
Vehicle was stopped on Avenue H. Driver was cited for failure to provide proof of financial liability.
 
Vehicle was stopped on E. Locust Street. Driver was cited for no valid driver’s license.
 
Captain was dispatched to 900 Ave H, K&M Tire, for a male party trespassing and refusing to leave.
  Upon arrival, Captain made contact with employees on location who advised that for the past week, an unknown male, possibly homeless, has been coming into the building and harassing employees.  They state the first time he came in the front door following a water delivery person.  When he was asked to leave, he refused and gave employees a hard time. He was again confronted by employees and asked to leave.
  Employees requested if he is located to have him served with a ban and bar notice.
  Ban and bar was filled out, explained and given to male.  While on location, Casino security also came out and issued him a ban and bar from their property. 
 
Vehicle was stopped on N. 13th 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 fail to have valid license or permit for operating motor vehicle.


Captain was flagged down at the Prairie Flower Casino by staff members to pick up some found property they have been keeping in their safe.  Upon entering into their security room, Casino Manager retrieved several bags of unknown narcotics and pipes used for smoking narcotics from a safe.  He advised me these items have been found around the casino floor by staff.  There are no suspects or evidence to trace who dropped or left the items behind.
  All items were bagged and placed into evidence at the station and marked for destruction.
 
Captain was called to D and R Auto for a stolen trailer report.
  The dolly was entered into NCIC.
 
Officers were dispatched to Casey’s General Store, 1650 E. Locust Street, for a male who was refusing to leave the property.
  Officer spoke with an employee who did not want to press trespassing charges, but did want the male ban and barred as this has become a continuous issue. Officer completed a ban and bar form, banning the male from Casey’s for life.
  Due to male’s high level of intoxication, he was transported to CHI Creighton where he voluntarily checked himself in.
 
10/29/2023
Vehicle was stopped on Mabrey Lane. Driver was cited for no valid driver’s license.
 
On 10/27/2023 Captain was dispatched to Nakoma Lane for an open garage door.
  Upon arrival, Captain didn’t immediately see anyone matching that description in the area.
  Captain checked the inside of the residence and didn’t see anyone and nothing seemed to be out of place.  As Captain left the residence, Captain closed the garage door and made sure it stayed shut before leaving.
  Officers were dispatched back to the residence because the garage door opened again and the same W/M came out and started walking towards Locust St.
  Officer made contact with the male in the parking lot of Kwik Shop.
  It should be noted that Captain has dealt with Christopher several times in the last 2 days from trespassing at other businesses in Carter Lake.  He was served 2 ban and bars from the properties.
  Captain asked male if he had just come out of someone’s garage, to which he stated, yes.  He tells me that the garage door was open, so he went inside and ended up falling asleep.
  Once back at the residence, the garage door was again open.
Upon running male’s information through NCIC, it was found he has an outstanding warrant from Omaha.  Warrant was verified.  Captain also spoke to the owner of the house who wished to press charges on male for him being in her garage.
  Male was transported to Corrections and booked for burglary 3rd non-vehicle and outstanding warrant.
 
Officer was dispatched to Dorene Blvd. for a report of shots fired. A report was taken.
 
10/30/2023
Officers were dispatched to the Kwik Shop, 1202 E. Locust Street, to check the welfare of the caller.
  Male stated he had an "oil burner" in his coat pocket. No other contraband was found on male or in his property.
  Male was transported to Pottawattamie County Corrections where he was booked for possession of drug paraphernalia.
  Pipe was placed into evidence.
 
Sgt. completed a lost property report for 10 Roads Express LLC.  Missing is one Indiana registration plates.  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.
 
Sgt. was dispatched to Holiday Inn Express to take a criminal mischief, theft call.
 
Resident came in to Carter Lake Police Department to report harassment.
 
Resident came in to Carter Lake Police Department to report fraud.
 
Sgt. completed a Tennessee Department of Revenue Application for Duplicate/Replacement License Plate or Decal from for 10 Roads Express LLC.  A Tennessee registration plate is lost.
 
Motorcycle was stopped on N. 13th Street. Driver was cited for motorcycle/moped license violations, careless driving, operating non-registered vehicle, failure to provide proof of financial liability and failure to possess valid license while operating motor vehicle.
 
Officer patrolling the area of 13th & Janbrook Blvd. observed a white Volkswagen minivan bearing IA plate, parked on the wrong side of the road.
  Officer issued the vehicle a parking citation for improper parking.
 
Officer was checking location and possible male with warrants. Officer requested backup.
  After identifying male and confirming warrant, officers conducted a search of his person.
  Dispatch confirmed warrants.
  Male was transported to Corrections and booked for outstanding warrants.
 
10/31/2023
Vehicle was stopped on Dorene Boulevard. Driver was cited for driving while license denied, suspended, cancelled or revoked.
 
Resident came into Carter Lake Police Department to report threatening behavior at Carter Lake Elementary School.
  Investigation continues.
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