You can ride your horse in town, but take your manure with you when you leave

Randy Sibbett

Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008 | midnight

On Sept. 25, Officers Sandin and Krumm responded to the 500 block of Cayuga Court to a report of a vehicle burglary. The victim reported that his wallet containing credit cards and a small amount of cash was stolen from his locked vehicle.

On Sept. 25, Officer Krum responded to the 100 block of Wyoming Street to a report of suspicious circumstances. The homeowner advised that someone entered her garage and searched both cars. Nothing appeared to be missing. Officer Krumm reminded the homeowner not to leave the home's roll-up garage partially open for ventilation purposes. Leaving the door up as little as 12 inches may allow someone to enter the garage.

On Sept. 25, Officer Krumm responded to Burger King to a report of a petit larceny. The victim stated she accidentally left her purse inside the establishment, and when she returned 5 to 10 minutes later, it was gone.

On Sept. 28, Officers Wilkin and Case responded to the Backstop bar. Employees reported an elderly male fell in the bar resulting in a head injury. Paramedics responded.

On Sept. 28, all available officers responded to the 600 block of Avenue M to a report of a hit and run involving a pedestrian. After interviewing the victim and viewing physical evidence, officers determined that the victim was struck by an unknown vehicle at the corner of Utah and Wyoming streets. The victim then walked to a random residence in the 600 block of Avenue M seeking help. The case is under investigation.

On Sept. 29, Officers Tomao, Isham and Salazar responded to Central Market to a report of a petit larceny. Employees reported that someone stole some liquor, and they have the suspect on tape.

On Oct. 1, all available officers responded to the area of U.S. 93 and Pacifica Way to a report of a rollover injury accident. Responding officers reported that a female had been ejected from the vehicle, and a male was still trapped inside. Mercy Air responded to transport the seat belted male to University Medical Center. The female, who was not seat belted, died at the scene.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: There are two girls who regularly ride horses from the corrals to the 7-Eleven on Utah Street. They leave piles of horse manure along the way where people walk and live. Is this legal in Boulder City?

A: While it is legal to ride your horse in Boulder City, you still have to clean up after them according to Boulder City Ordinance 7-3-8-B. This is considered a nuisance that carries a $109 fine. You must also not be a traffic hazard while riding or ride into residents' yards. (Answer courtesy M.J. Frazier, animal control supervisor.)

Q: I saw you once sitting in a parking lot downtown. Were you waiting to stop someone for drunk driving?

A: No. I don't sit in parking lots downtown waiting to stop cars for driving under the influence. There are plenty of them driving through and around town to choose from. If I'm sitting in a parking lot downtown, it's probably because I noticed intoxicated bar or restaurant customers getting a little too loud or congregating in the street.

We have a lot of problems with disturbances and fights in the downtown area, especially on weekend nights. The sight of a police vehicle sitting nearby tends to quiet things down a bit, even if it's only temporary. If I can park for a few minutes and get people to move back onto the sidewalk or keep a fight from erupting, it's time well spent.

Q: If you find a person with a warrant from another state, what do you do with them?

A: Most out-of-state warrants are non-extraditable, meaning the other agency won't leave their state to pick them up. The magnitude of the crime determines how far they'll go. Agencies will travel much farther for a violent felony warrant than they will for a misdemeanor warrant. It all boils down to dollars and cents.

If the other agency doesn't want them, we'll advise the person of the warrant and release them unless we have our own charges. If the other agency does want them, we'll book them into Clark County Detention Center, where they'll remain until they're picked up by the other agency.

Weekly Statistics

Incident Reports — 47

Traffic Stops — 187

Citations Issued — 126

Adult Arrests — 22

Juvenile Arrests — 1

Animal Control Calls — 96

Randy Sibbett, a Boulder City patrol officer, can be contacted at rsibbett@bcnv.org.