Westminster
Cruelty to animals, neglect of animals: An officer was dispatched June 18 to the Westminster Mall at 5453 88th Ave. in reference to an animal neglect in progress. When the officer arrived to the Dillards parking lot, several witnesses told him that an 8-week-old black Labrador was unattended inside a Ford Aerostar for at least 40 minutes. The officer noted that the windows were cracked about one inch, but a CEN-TECH infrared thermometer was held inside and registered at about 108 degrees. The puppy appeared to be hot and in distress. It was panting heavily and had saliva dripping off its tongue. It was trying to get underneath the back seat to escape the sun. There were two bowls on the passenger seat – one with food and an empty one that appeared to have water in it at one time. After requesting another officer to stand by at his location, the officer used a snappy ketch to unlock the doors from outside and removed the dog. It felt very hot to the touch. The dog was placed into the patrol car and into an air-conditioned kennel. The officer placed a Westminster Animal Management notice on the vehicle advising that the puppy was impounded for safekeeping and to respond to the police department to retrieve it. The puppy’s owner, a 26-year-old Denver woman, later responded to the police department and was told of the dangers of leaving an animal unattended inside a car. The woman was issued a summons and released with her puppy.
Theft: A 40-year-old Denver woman was arrested June 17 after trying to steal $139 in merchandise from Sears at 5501 88th Ave. She was issued a summons and later released.
Cruelty to animals, neglect of animals: An officer was dispatched June 16 to a parking lot at 8657 Sheridan Blvd. in reference to a dog left inside a vehicle. Witnesses said the dog was inside and unattended for about 30 minutes and was panting heavily. The Chevy Nova was in the middle of a large lot in direct sun with no shade. The two front windows were cracked about one inch. A beige adult Labradoodle was inside, panting heavily and with no water provided. Another officer tried unsuccessfully to locate the owner in one of the stores. In the meantime, the dog’s owner, a 55-year-old Westminster man, arrived and was told why the officer was there. A temperature gauge showed that the inside temperature of his car was 111 degrees. The man was issued a summons. His dog was returned to him with a warning about leaving his dog inside a car on a hot summer day.
Third-degree assault, domestic violence: Officers were dispatched June 25 to 1327 W. 84th Avenue in reference to an assault that just occurred. A 28-year-old Federal Heights man was outside the apartment with a substantial amount of blood coming from his left hand. Assisting officers escorted the man to a waiting ambulance while the first officer entered the apartment after getting verbal consent. He noticed a large amount of blood on the patio area and a trail of blood leading from the kitchen to the living room area. The officer gave a loud verbal command for anyone inside to come out and keep their hands in plain view. A 22-year-old Federal Heights man came out and exited the residence. The officer told him that he was identified as the suspect in the incident. The man explained that he threw a glass vase at the victim after which a physical and verbal altercation ensued. The victim was transferred to St. Anthony North for treatment of his injuries. The suspect was placed into custody, booked for assault and domestic violence, and transported to the Adams County jail.
Criminal mischief: An officer that was assigned extra duty at Hyland Hills Water World June 25 responded to the parking lot on a call of criminal mischief. A 19-year-old Cheyenne man said he and his friends came out after visiting the water park and found that his vehicle’s exterior had extensive damaged caused by a sharp object. The damage was estimated at over $1,000. There is no suspect information.
Shoplifting: A 16-year-old boy was arrested June 24 after he tried to steal a $7.98 laser pointer from King Soopers at 1575 W. 84th Avenue. The boy was issued a summons at the police department and later released to his father. Items in the police and fire reports are compiled from public information contained in police and fire department records. Charges or citations listed don’t imply guilt or innocence, and all people are presumed innocent until proven guilty.