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on 5/27/2008
Juvenile damages tree
An officer was dispatched to Fitzmorris Park in reference to a juvenile problem at 5:35 p.m. May 3.
The reporting party said five juveniles were ripping bark off a tree and yelling obscene language at people walking in the park. Through interviews with the juveniles, the officer learned one of the boys was ripping large pieces of bark at the tree and throwing it at the other boys. He also exchanged obscenities with a boy who passed by and accused the suspect of stealing his bike. There is no citation written at this time. The police department is waiting to find out the extent of damage done to the tree.Fire causes damage to 12 apartment units
An officer was dispatched to the 7000 block of West 84th Way at 5:24 p.m. on May 2 in reference to a structure fire. Upon arrival, the officer saw a fire coming from the balcony of the apartment and heavy smoke coming from the building. Two people were injured, one of which said the fire started in her apartment. She said it was an electrical fire because she saw flames coming from an outlet. Arvada Fire Protection District put out the fire. Tenants from 12 apartment units were displaced.
Car damaged after hit-and-run
An officer responded to a call regarding a hit-and-run traffic crash at 8:15 a.m. on May 2 on the 6000 block of Vivian Street. The side view mirror was ripped off a 1999 Chevy Monte. There also was a sizeable scratch in the middle of the driver's side door and rear quarter panel on the driver's side of the vehicle. Physical evidence was unable to obtain and there is limited suspect information. There is no further action in the case.