Caller Reports Suspicious Man Wearing Camo and a Mask

Wednesday, July 22

At 12:16 a.m., a man came into the station to turn in his license to carry at the request of the police chief.

At 8:47 a.m., a report came in that a telephone pole had fallen and was leaning on wires on Forest Avenue.

At 10:04 a.m., a citation was issued after failure to stop for a pedestrian in a crosswalk.

At 11:32 a.m., a low wire was reported on Humphrey Street that was impeding traffic and causing vehicles to swerve out of the way.

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At 12:35 p.m., a woman reported tax fraud had occurred.

At 4:11 p.m., a woman reported that a man wearing camouflage with a mask over his face drove into the parking lot at Marshall’s as she was driving out. Police were unable to locate anyone matching the description.

At 5:59 p.m., a caller reported hearing a man and woman outside and seeing the man chase the woman toward the railroad depot. Police could not locate anyone matching the description.

At 9:51 p.m., a caller reported a group of teenagers being “loud and profane” while playing basketball at a Phillips Avenue address. Police spoke with the individuals.