Crime & Safety

Overflowing Water Tower Reported

Plus, a marijuana citation and a stolen cell phone.

Friday, May 29

At 3:01 a.m., the water tower near Auburn Street was overflowing.

At 3:42 p.m., a lost cell phone was reported.

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At 4:57 p.m., a woman reported solicitors in the area of Pearl Street.

At 10:21 p.m., a caller reported a cell phone stolen while that person worked.

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At 11:28 p.m., a marijuana citation was issued following a motor vehicle stop.

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