POLICE BLOTTER
Presque Isle County Sheriff’s Office
For the period of July 31-Aug. 7
Deputies made 55 traffic stops, issuing 45 warnings and 10 citations.
They received 51 complaints
Assaults: 5
Malicious destruction of property: 1
Larcenies: 1
Police runs: 37
People investigated: 206
Assist other agencies: 16
Average response time: 14 minutes
Deputies responded to two incidents of unwanted subjects and disorderly conduct during Nautical Festival at the ball field. No arrests were made, and the situations were diffused.
Aug. 2
Near 40 Mile Point Lighthouse, a man was in distress after he fell off his kayak in deep water. A passing boater pulled the man from the water and deposited him on shore. The sheriff’s department, and Rogers City Ambulance responded; the U.S. Coast Guard was called but not needed.
Aug. 5
Deputies responded to a house fire in the city of Onaway. Forest Waverly, Case Township, and Onaway fire stations responded. No injuries were reported, but the house was a loss.