Crime & Safety
Landscapers Getting Started Too Early in the Morning
Plus, a possible woman screaming and an incessantly barking dog.

Friday, May 29
At 6:35 a.m., a caller reported landscapers using backpack blowers before 7 a.m. Police spoke with the landscapers and advised them not to start before 7 a.m.
At 2:37 p.m., an off-duty officer found a cell phone.
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At 4:06 p.m., a construction vehicle struck a tree.
At 9:34 p.m., a caller reported hearing a woman scream. Kids were found in the area and believed they were the ones who made the noises.
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At 9:52 p.m., a dog outside barking for a long time was reported. Police found the dog and the door of the home was open, but no one answered when officers knocked. The dog was secure and nothing could be down at the time.
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