Eaton Police Blotter

March 1, 2010

7:20 a.m. - 300 Block of E. 10th Street - Motorist Assist
7:30 a.m. - 10 Block of Oak Ave. - Citizen Assist
4:40 p.m. - 1300 Block of Settlers Drive - Animal Complaint
9:25 p.m. - 10 Block of Juniper Ave. - Medical Call

March 2, 2010

3:03 a.m. - 400 Block of Oak Ave. - DUI Arrest
12:25 p.m. - 300 Block of Oak Ave. - DUR Arrest
5:30 p.m. - 500 Block of Cheyenne Ave. - Animal Complaint
6:40 p.m. - 400 Block of Lilac Ave. - Medical Call
9:40 p.m. - Ault - Assist Ault Police
10:26 p.m. - 400 Block of Maple Ave. - Harassment

March 3, 2010

8:35 a.m. - Eaton Middle School - Juvenile Problem
10:40 a.m. - Eaton High School - Assault
11:15 a.m. - Eaton Police Department - Animal Complaint
1:30 p.m. - Various Locations - Sex Offender Home Visits
2:14 p.m. - 5th Street and Cottonwood Ave. - Traffic Complaint
9:24 p.m. - Eaton Police Department - Civil Matter
9:52 p.m. - Eaton Police Department - Criminal Mischief Report
10:29 p.m. - Centennial Park - Suspicious Vehicle

March 4, 2010

12:00 p.m. - Benjamin Eaton Elementary - Harassment
2:50 p.m. - Eaton Police Department - Citizen Assist
4:30 p.m. - Eaton Police Department - VIN Check
9:38 p.m. - 1500 Block of Red Tail Rd. - Warrant Arrest
10:56 p.m. - 200 Block of Juniper Ave. - Suspicious Vehicle
11:05 p.m. - 5th Street and Ponderosa Ave. - Suspicious Person
11:41 p.m. - 400 Block of Oak Ave. - DUI Arrest

March 5, 2010

10:10 a.m. - Eaton Police Department - Suspicious Activity Report
12:45 p.m. - Highway 85 and WCR 70 - Traffic Complaint
1:31 p.m. - Eaton Police Department - I.D. Theft Report
1:50 p.m. - 10 Block of Ash Ave. - Civil Matter
4:25 p.m. - WCR 74 and WCR 39 - Motorist Assist

March 6, 2010

12:42 a.m. - Ault - Assist Ault Police
3:13 a.m. - 400 Block of Hickory Ave. - Citizen Assist
3:29 a.m. - 100 Block of 2nd Street - Suspicious Vehicle
11:45 a.m. - 10 Block of Oak Ave. - Medical Call
2:38 p.m. - Eaton High School - Community Relations
3:26 p.m. - 10 Block of Ash Ave. - Parking Complaint
4:05 p.m. - 1000 Block of 1st Street - Traffic Accident
7:10 p.m. - 500 Block of Blackhawk Drive - Dog Bite

March 7, 2010

8:51 a.m. - 300 Block of Cheyenne Ave. - Disturbance
5:38 p.m. - Eaton Police Departmentn - Citizen Assist
7:30 p.m. - 500 Block of Oak Ave. - Traffic Hazard

March 8, 2010

8:16 a.m. - 200 Block of 1st Street - Warrant Arrest
9:30 a.m. - Eaton Police Department - VIN Check
11:30 a.m. - 10 Block of Cottonwood Ave. - VIN Check
12:00 p.m. - 10 Block of E. Collins Street - Traffic Accident
3:15 p.m. - 10 Block of Birch Ave. - Abandoned Vehicle
4:30 p.m. - Eaton Police Department - Harassment Report
7:51 p.m. - Eaton Police Department - Citizen Assist
8:27 p.m. - Eaton Police Department - Citizen Assist

March 9, 2010

1:12 a.m. - 100 Block of S. Oak Ave. - Alarm
2:12 a.m. - 800 Block of Eagle Drive - Medical Call
2:25 p.m. - 10 Block of Cottonwood Ave. - Animal Complaint
5:40 p.m. - 300 Block of Maple Ave. - Suspicious Vehicle
7:43 p.m. - 300 Block of Maple Ave. - Animal Complaint
9:16 p.m. - Eaton Police Department - Citizen Assist
10:42 p.m. - Highway 85 and WCR 70 - Assist Weld Sheriff

March 10, 2010

11:00 a.m. - Eaton Police Department - VIN Check
11:15 a.m. - Eaton Police Department - VIN Check
3:15 p.m. - 100 Block of Juniper Ave. - DUS Arrest
5:30 p.m. - Eaton Police Department - VIN Check
11:50 p.m. - 1st Street and Ash Ave. - Juvenile Problem

Personnel

Employment

Eaton Police Department is a member of the COPS program through the Colorado Chiefs of Police Association.  Anyone wishing to work for Eaton Police Department is required to test with COPS.  For information on the program visit the CACP website at www.colochiefs.org, or call (303) 750-9764.

Hours of Operation

The Eaton Police Department is a 24 hour operation with officers on duty round the clock to assist you.  Our business office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. excluding weekends and holidays.  VIN checks are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  There is a ten dollar charge for this service, payable in advance.  No VIN checks are conducted after 5:00 p.m. or on weekends.  The Eaton Police Department does not offer fingerprinting services.  Persons needing to be fingerprinted should go to the Weld County Jail, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  There is a ten dollar charge and proper identification is required.  The jail is located at 2110 "O" Street in Greeley.

The telephone numbers for the Eaton Police Department are (970) 454-2212.  Faxes may be sent to (970) 454-3648.  For emergency calls please dial 9-1-1.  For non-emergency calls 24 hours a day, residents should call (970) 454-2212.  After 5:00 p.m. and on weekends and holidays your call will be answered by a Weld County Dispatcher, who will dispatch an Eaton Officer to assist you. 

Curfew Hours

It is unlawful for any minor who has not reached his or her sixteenth birthday to be or remain upon any streets or alleys or other public places within the Town, or to remain in any establishment open to the public generally within the Town, between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., except:

(1)  When accompanied by a parent, guardian or other person having legal care or custody of such minor; or

(2)  For lawful employment;

(3)  When such minor is in the custody of and accompanied by a person who has reached his or her eighteenth birthday and who has in his or her possession the written consent of such parent, guardian or other person having legal care or custody of such minor.

Animal Control

Officers of the Eaton Police Department respond to animal control issues within the city limits of Eaton.  However, the department does not do enforcement on felines.  The department has cat traps available for residents to use on a first come basis.  Traps may be checked out at the police department for up to a week at a time.  Please call (970) 454-2212 to see if the traps are available.  It is the responsibility of the resident capturing a cat in a trap to transport the animal to the Weld County Humane Society or a veternarian of their choice.

Dogs captured by the Eaton Police Department are housed at the Eaton Animal Den located at 231 S. Elm Ave.  Residents who think their dog might have been picked up by the the police may either call the police department at (970) 454-2212 or the Animal Den at (970) 454-3353.

Police Patch Collectors

The Eaton Police Department does not wear patches on our uniforms, therefore, patches are not available for trade.

Vehicle Lockouts

Due to liability reasons, the Eaton Police Department does not unlock vehicles with keys left inside.  There are numerous lock smiths and wrecker companies in the area that are equipped to assist you.  Should a child be locked in a vehicle, the police department should be called immediately. Officers will respond and take appropriate action in this event.  The Eaton Police Department does not recommend any one wrecker company or lock smith for the purpose of unlocking your vehicle. 

Trailer Parking Permits

Trailer parking permits are available at the Eaton Police Department should residents need to park a trailer on the street in front of their residence.  Parking permits will be issued for up to 72 hours by the department.  Residents will need to have the license number of the trailer when applying for a permit.

Public Information Officer

Media outlets requesting information regarding a specific case being handled by the Eaton Police Department should contact the Public Information Officer (PIO).  The designated PIO is Captain Art Mueller.  Captain Mueller may be reached by calling (970) 454-2212, extention 102.  In his absence, Chief Randall Jacobson may be reached at (970) 454-2212, extention 107.

Eaton Municipal Court

The Eaton Municipal Court may be reached by calling (970) 454-2212 and asking for Court Clerk Lori Meabon.  Defendants wishing to request a continuance or wishing to pay a fine should speak with Ms. Meabon at extention 100.  Eaton Municipal Court holds sessions on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month in the auditorium of the Eaton Town Hall at 223 1st Street.  Court begins at 1:30 p.m. with check-in at 1:00 p.m.  The Municipal Judge is Thomas Hellerick and the City Attorney is Russ Anson.

Snow Removal

Complaints or Compliments

The Eaton Police Department welcomes your comments regarding traffic stops and other contacts between you and the Department.  Please call (970) 454-2212 and ask to speak with either Captain Art Mueller or Chief Randall Jacobson.  Your identity and any comments that constitute a complaint will be kept confidential unless you desire further action.

2009 Year End Report