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Incident Report Number: 2025-02-07-001
Date of Report: February 7, 2025
Reporting Officer: Officer James Carter
Department: Springfield Police Department
Incident Date: February 6, 2025
Incident Location: 100 Block of Main Street, Springfield
Time of Incident: Approximately 10:00 PM
Involved Parties
- Complainant: John Doe, Male, Age 42
- Address: 123 Elm St, Springfield
- Phone: (555) 123-4567
- Suspect: Jane Smith, Female, Age 35
- Address: 200 Oak St, Springfield
- Phone: (555) 987-6543
- Witness: Michael Johnson, Male, Age 28
- Address: 150 Maple St, Springfield
- Phone: (555) 678-1234
Incident Description
On the evening of February 6, 2025, officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Main Street in response to a reported disturbance. Upon arrival at approximately 10:05 PM, officers encountered two individuals engaged in a verbal altercation in front of the Main Street Bar & Grill.
The complainant, Mr. John Doe, reported that Ms. Jane Smith had verbally threatened him following a dispute inside the establishment. Mr. Doe stated that Ms. Smith became irate after a disagreement over a parking spot and followed him outside, where she proceeded to make threats.
Witness Michael Johnson confirmed seeing both parties arguing loudly and Ms. Smith making aggressive gestures towards Mr. Doe. Mr. Johnson did not hear the specifics of the conversation but noted that the situation seemed highly confrontational.
Actions Taken
- Officer Response: Officers separated the involved parties and conducted interviews to ascertain the details of the incident.
- Statements Collected: Formal statements were obtained from the complainant, the suspect, and the witness.
- Citations Issued: Ms. Jane Smith was issued a citation for disorderly conduct.
- Follow-up: A follow-up visit is scheduled for February 10, 2025, to review surveillance footage from the Main Street Bar & Grill.
Conclusion
The immediate situation was de-escalated without further incident. Both parties were advised on how to pursue legal action should they choose to file formal charges. This report will be forwarded to the district attorney’s office for review, and the surveillance footage will be examined to determine if further charges are warranted.
Officer’s Observations and Comments
Both parties appeared highly agitated but were cooperative with police instructions. Alcohol may have been a contributing factor in the incident. Further investigation will clarify the sequence of events leading to the altercation.
Report Filed By:
Officer: James Carter
Badge Number: 0921
Signature: JCarter