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According to state law, there are two methods by which police may arrest suspected offenders. The suspect may be physically taken into the department and booked into jail, or the arresting officer may write a citation and release the suspect to appear in court later. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Only criminal citations are listed. All damages are estimates. Items for this report are submitted by the Hayden Police Department and reflect information available at the time of the report.
Dec. 8
Theft and criminal damage was reported in the area of Asarco’ Black Bridge. A conduit box had been damaged and approximately 80 foot of conduit wire containing copper was taken. Estimate value is $4,000.
Dec. 15
A brown pitbull was reported running at large and knocking over trash cans. The owner was contacted.
Dec. 16
A citation was issued to a resident on Utah for dog at large.
Dec. 17
A three-car accident with injuries was reported on Hwy 77 near milepost 139. Two victims were airlifted. Winkelman Fire, Dudleyville Fire and Tri-City Ambulance also responded.
Dec. 18
A welfare check was requested on 2nd St. in Hayden.
An alarm drop was reported at Hayden Town Hall. All was secure.
Dec. 19
An ATV was reported running up and down the road in the area of Kennecott Rd. Officer responded with negative results.
Extra patrol was requested.
Dec. 20
Agency assist with a medical emergency in Winkelman. Kearny ambulance responded and patient was airlifted.
Dec. 21
A suspicious vehicle was reported.
Dec. 22
A possible underage party was reported on Hillside. Homeowner was contacted.
Dec. 23
Extra patrol was requested on Lobo Lane.
Dec. 24
A fight was reported in the area of Kennecott Rd.
Dec. 27
Criminal damage was reported to a residence on 4th St. in Winkelman. A hole, resembling a shot from a pellet gun, was discovered in the aluminum siding of an entrance door.
Dec. 28
Burglary was reported on 2nd St. in Hayden. Missing were $120 in cash and two men’s watches.
Agency assist with a medical emergency on Utah regarding a ATV accident. Patient sustained lacerations to head, hands and body. He was airlifted.
Dec. 29
Theft was reported at B & F Contracting. A saw was taken from the worksite.
Dec. 30
Extra patrol was requested on Garfield Ave.
A structure fire was reported at Fifth St. and San Pedro. Upon arrival, the structure was completely engulfed in flames. Hayden Fire and Winkelman Fire responded. Also APS was notified as the flames had spread to a power pole.
A roll-over accident was reported on Hwy 77 at milepost 139, just north of the Asarco gate. Upon arrival, the driver had fled the scene. Winkelman Fire assisted in searching for the driver due to possible injury. DPS also assisted with the incident. The driver was later found.
Dec. 31
An alarm drop was reported at Hayden Town Hall. Area was checked and all was secure.
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