Not unlike other departments in Brown County, officers with the Early Police Department responded to more than once call regarding fireworks being shot off within city limits, which is a violation of city ordinance. Officers responded to calls, but the offenders were gone upon arrival. In other incidents:
• Responded to lights on a vehicle inside a locked dealership being turned on. The scene was secured.
• Answered a call regarding a reckless driver. An officer followed the driver. No violations were spotted.
• Medical call in the 100 block of Hanson Dr.
• An officer located an unlocked door on a business. The area was cleared and the keyholder was contacted.
• An officer responded to a store, where a customer had reported to a clerk to have been assaulted by a boyfriend. It was discovered the assault occurred in the county. The sheriff’s office was located.
• Medical emergency in the 100 block of Early Blvd.
• Civil standby at a local motel
• Business alarm went off—possibly weather related.
• Agency assist with DPS regarding a DWI suspect
• Responded to Whataburger regarding four intoxicated individuals harassing customers. The driver, Caleb Brice Reich was arrested for DWI. The passengers located alternate means of transportation.
• Medical emergency in the 1000 block of Early Blvd.
• Reckless driver in the 100 block of Cactus Ln.
• Sexual assault in the 1500 block of Early Blvd. Investigation conducted with more follow-up continuing.
• Traffic hazard in the 1200 block of CC Woodson. A man was pulling a cart in the roadway. The man was advised to use the sidewalk.