Oct. 21
600 block West Palouse River Drive, 1:54 p.m. MPD received information related to recent burglaries, requested, and later executed a search warrant. Items from the burglaries were recovered as well as evidence related to other crimes. The individual in question was arrested for methamphetamine possession. The investigation of the burglaries is ongoing.
Oct. 22
West 6th Street, Wallace Complex, 11:28 p.m. Several people cited for smoking marijuana in a vehicle near the Wallace complex and claimed it wasn’t illegal because they bought it at a store in Washington.
Oct. 23
West 6th Street, Wallace Complex, 10:49 p.m. Two more people cited for smoking marijuana inside a vehicle near the Wallace complex.
Oct. 24
East 5th Street, Moscow High School, 2:24 p.m. Juvenile was caught in possession of a lighter. Upon further search, marijuana, tobacco and a small folding knife were found.
Oct. 25
North Line Street, University City, 1:09 p.m. A parent of a person on a lease with UC got in an argument with UC staff, who put a hand on the parent’s back to encourage them to calm down, which offended the parent and lead to a battery report. 900 block North Almon Street, 6:30 p.m. A special needs individual reported having sexual contact with a counselor. Investigation is ongoing.
Oct. 26
West 6th Street, Domino’s Pizza, 2:52 a.m. Report of a counterfeit $10 bill that had been accepted during open hours and was discovered after closing.
Police Tips:
First offense possession of drug paraphernalia: $640 fine, misdemeanor.
Second offense: Six days in jail, $1,040 fine.
First offense possession of less than 42 1/2 grams of marijuana: $740 fine, misdemeanor.
Second offense: Six days in jail, $1,040 fine, mandatory substance abuse evaluation through the state, which costs an extra $150. Most violations involving prescription drug abuse are punishable as felonies.
— Captain Casey Green