10-10-14 New bookings
Vergal C. Sorensen/ D.U.I. and requirements for turning / Bail $1,005.
Richard L. Vela/ Unregistered motor vehicle, no insurance and possession of a controlled substance / Bail $15,000.
James E. Southcott / Serving time
Tanaiah A. Bettega / Ely Municipal Court warrant, contempt of court / No bail
10-11-14 New bookings
William R. Gergen / Serving time
10-12-14 New bookings
Michael S. Avery / Burglary and petit larceny / Bail $10,000.
Lucien H. Leflohic / Ely Municipal Court warrant, contempt of court / Bail $611.
10-13-14 New bookings
Jeremy J. Brown / Probation violation / No bail
10-14-14 New bookings
Evelynn R. Robertshaw / Two counts of use of a controlled substance / Bail $20,000
10-10-14
REPORT OF A DEATH
City — officer reported that James K. Price age 68 of Ely died at his residence of natural causes.
REPORT OF A FOUND BICYCLE
The bike was placed into lost and found.
REPORT OF AN ACCIDENT
City — officer received a report of a vehicle accident that occurred at the Ely Landfill. During the officers investigation of the accident it was determined that Corrine Marrujo of Ely was operating a vehicle and drove it off a dirt embankment causing the vehicle to roll. Marrujo and a passenger in the vehicle were taken to E.R. by ambulance.
REPORT OF A PROBLEM WITH A SUBJECT
City— reporting party stated that a subject had entered into a home and was removing property. Officer contacted the individual who was removing property he believed belonged to him. Officer reported that during his investigation the property in question needed to be settled in probate.
REPORT OF A CITIZEN ASSIST
Officer assisted an individual who had locked himself out of his residence.
REPORT OF A PROBLEM WITH A SUBJECT
City — officer contacted the individual who needed medical assistance. He was taken to the hospital by the deputy.
REPORT OF A THEFT
City — reporting party stated that an individual had stolen his mediation he had left in his vehicle. Officers have identified the suspect in the theft and the investigation continues.
REPORT OF A PERSON THREATENING TO HARM THEMSELVES
City — officer contacted the person making the threats and she denied the accusations.
REPORT OF A FRAUD
City — reporting party stated that someone had obtained a credit card in his name and had charged numerous items. The credit card company was now wanting him to pay the bill. A fraud report was completed for the reporting party.
REPORT OF A PROBLEM WITH A SUBJECT
City — officer received a report of an individual putting up private property signs, but the property belonged to the city of Ely. The individual was contacted and advised to remove the signs.
REPORT OF A PARKING PROBLEM
City — officer contacted the owner of the vehicle and it was removed.
REPORT OF A STOLEN GUN
REPORT OF AN ACCIDENT
City — officer reported that James Ferris of Bainbridge Island WA. was operating a vehicle and drove under the awning at the Copper Queen Casino. Due to the height of the vehicle it struck the awning. An accident report was completed.
REPORT OF AN ACCIDENT
City — Emery Fredenbug of McGill was operating a vehicle and was backing up. He failed to see a vehicle behind him belonging to Melinda McQueen of Ely. Fredenburg’s vehicle struck McQueens vehicle causing damage. Fredenburg was issued a citation for unsafe backing. An accident report was completed.
REPORT OF FOUND CAMERA
City —the camera was returned to the owner.
REPORT OF AN ARREST
City — officer reported that Vergal C. Sorenson age 53 of Aurora, UT was arrested for D.U.I. and requirements for turning.
REPORT OF AN ARREST
City — officer reported that Richard L. Vela age 25 of Ely was arrested for unregistered motor vehicle, no insurance and possession of a controlled substance.
New bookings
Vergal C. Sorensen/ D.U.I. and requirements for turning / Bail $1,005.
Richard L. Vela/ Unregistered motor vehicle, no insurance and possession of a controlled substance / Bail $15,000.
James E. Southcott / Serving time
Tanaiah A. Bettega / Ely Municipal Court warrant, contempt of court / No bail
10-11-14
REPORT OF A BATTERY
City — reporting party stated that while she was working at a local bar as the bartender she was punched by one of the customers. The bartender was allowed to sign a citizen’s complaint for battery on the individual she claimed struck her.
REPORT OF A FOUND DUCK
City — the duck was placed into the duck pond.
REPORT OF A THEFT
City — reporting party stated that the license plate had been stolen off his rental car. Officer reported that the vehicle had a temporary license placed in the front windshield of the vehicle. No theft had occurred.
REPORT OF A POSSIBLE DRUNK DRIVER
City — the operator of the vehicle was contacted and the she was not intoxicated.
REPORT OF SUSPICIOUS PHOTOS
City — reporting party stated that she had located a disturbing photo on line. Officer reported that the photo originated from Mexico. No action was taken.
REPORT OF A FOUND FANNY PACK
City — the owner of the fanny pack was notified to claim it at the Sheriff’s Office
REPORT OF A RECKLESS DRIVER
City — the area was patrolled, but the vehicle was not located.
REPORT OF AN ACCIDENT
City — officer reported that Travis Morrison of McGill was operating a vehicle traveling on Great Basin Blvd. Anthony Zamora of Ely was operating a vehicle traveling behind Morrison. Morrison stopped his vehicle due to several individuals crossing the street. Zamora was unable to stop his vehicle and collided into the rear of Morrison’s vehicle. Zamora was issued a citation for following to close. The two individuals who were crossing the street were identified as John and Jo Ann Acres of Las Vegas they were both issued citations for crossing at other than crosswalks.
REPORT OF A PROBLEM WITH A SUBJECT
City — reporting party stated that an individual whom he had problems with in the past made several threats toward him. Officer reported that when the subject making the threats is located he will be issued a citation for harassment.
New bookings
William R. Gergen / Serving time
10-12-14
REPORT OF A WELFARE CHECK
City — officers received a report of an individual who was threatening to harm herself. The individual was residing in California. Officers contacted the local Sheriff’s Office over that jurisdiction in California and provide them with the information.
REPORT OF A PROBLEM WITH A SUBJECT
City — officer received a report of an individual panhandling at a local business. The manager of the business wanted the individual removed and trespassed from the property. The individual was contacted and advised.
REPORT OF A DOG PROBLEM
City — reporting party stated that she was chased by a dog running at large. The owner of the dog was contacted and advised of the problem.
REPORT OF A THEFT
City — officer received a report of an individual who had gone to a local store and removed several items without paying for them. During the officers investigation the individual was identified as Michael S. Avery age 48 of Ely. Avery was arrested for burglary and petit larceny.
REPORT OF A FOUND BRACLET
City — the item was placed into lost and found.
REPORT OF A WELFARE CHECK
The individual was contacted and was fine.
REPORT OF AN ARREST
City — officer reported that Lucien H. Leflohic age 30 of Ely was arrested on a Ely Municipal Court warrant.
New bookings
Michael S. Avery / Burglary and petit larceny / Bail $10,000.
Lucien H. Leflohic / Ely Municipal Court warrant, contempt of court / Bail $611.
10-13-14
REPORT OF A PROBLEM WITH A SUBJECT
City — officer received a report of a subject that was suffering from dementia and had become increasing angry. Officer contacted the individual and was able to calm him down.
REPORT OF AN ACCIDENT
City — reporting party stated that while she was at a local business an elderly male driving a vehicle drove his vehicle into the back of her car. The elderly male then fled the scene. The reporting party was able to obtain a license plate off the striking vehicle. Officers are attempting to locate the striking vehicle and operator.
REPORT OF A TRUACNY
City — officer received a report of a juvenile student that had missed numerous days of school. The juvenile will be issued a citation for truancy and a report will be sent to Juvenile Probation.
REPORT OF AN ALARM
City — false alarm. The alarm company was working on the alarm.
REPORT OF MISSING CATS
Reporting party stated that she is missing several of her cats and several others were sick. She believes that someone is possible poising them. Investigation continues.
REPORT OF AN AGENCY ASSIST
City — officers assisted hospital staff with an individual who needed medical attention, but wanted to leave the hospital. The individual decided to receive the necessary treatment.
REPORT OF A DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE
City — officer contacted the parties involved who had engaged in a verbal argument. They were advised to keep the peace.
REPORT OF A WELFARE CHECK
City — the individual was contacted and was fine.
REPORT OF A NOISE DISTURBANCE
City — officer contacted the occupant of the apartment and advised him to turn his music down. The occupant complied.
REPORT OF A POSSIBLE DRUNK DRIVER
The area was patrolled, but the vehicle was not located.
REPORT OF SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
City — reporting party stated that several windows and doors are open on a vacant home. The home was checked and the doors and windows were secured.
New bookings
Jeremy J. Brown / Probation violation / No bail
10-14-14
REPORT OF OVER DUE HUNTERS
City — reporting party stated that her son and grandson had gone hunting the day before and hadn’t returned home. Officer reported that they were located at home in Reno.
REPORT OF A POSSIBLE DRUNK DRIVER
The area was patrolled, but the vehicle was not located.
REPORT OF A FOUND FIREARM
City — reporting party stated that while she was cleaning a room at a local motel she located a firearm. The owner of the firearm returned to the motel and the gun was released to her.
REPORT OF A POSSIBLE THEFT
City — reporting party stated that an employee had keys made to the business. The reporting party believes the keys were made so the employee could steal items. The incident was documented.
REPORT OF A DOG AT LARGE
Officer received a report of a dog that was running at large. The owner of the dog was contacted and advised of the problem.
REPORT OF AN OPEN DOOR
Officer received a report of an open door on a closed business. The business was checked and the door secured.
REPORT OF AN ACCIDENT
The report was given to the Nevada Highway Patrol.
REPORT OF AN ACCIDENT
City — Krystal McElroy of McGill had parked her vehicle at a local business and exited the vehicle. Debra Francone of Ely was operating a vehicle and parked her vehicle on a public roadway. McElroy’s vehicle rolled out of the parking lot and struck Francone’s vehicle causing damage. An accident report was completed.
REPORT OF A SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE
The area was patrolled, but the vehicle was not located.
REPORT OF A SHOPLIFTER
City — reporting party stated that two individuals entered into a local store and stole several items. Officers have identified the individuals and they will be issued citations for petit larceny when located.
REPORT OF A VEHICLE IN THE ROADWAY
Officer located a semi-truck that was parked alongside the roadway. The driver was resting and no violations were reported.
New bookings
Evelynn R. Robertshaw / Two counts of use of a controlled substance / Bail $20,000
