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The following is a list of calls, provided by the Forest Grove Police Department, that officers responded to during the past week.

July 3

* Two dancers claimed they were being poisoned by a regular customer at the club. Officers were informed by medical staff that there were no signs of poison and their symptoms may be caused by their diet.

* A caller reported seeing a person in a rabbit costume oddly walking around. Police located the individual who was trying out a homemade wolf/dragon costume.

* Officers assisted a woman whose cat was being terrorized by a raccoon. After a brief standoff, the raccoon snatched handfuls of cat food and ran through the apartment complex. Officers pursued the bandit, but lost chase.

July 4

* A man was found throwing garbage onto the ground and into the street, stating he was looking for food and trying to raise awareness for the homeless. Officers told him to clean up the mess, which he did, however he was later arrested after allegedly overturning numerous shopping carts, ash trays, garbage cans, as well as throwing merchandise and firewood into the parking lots of multiple stores.

* A caller reported seeing a woman in pajamas who seemed distraught walking down the street with a suitcase. Officers were able to locate the woman, who had a warrant out for her arrest. She was taken to jail.

July 5

* Police responded to a local store where two customers threw a banana at the door after an argument with management.

* A caller reported that his girlfriend left with their children but did not have insurance or a driver's license.

* A man stole a slab of ribs from a local market.

July 6

* The suspected rib-thief from the prior day was found, also in possession of meth and a stolen bicycle (but no ribs). During the arrest, the man allegedly head butted and dented the arresting officer's car.

* Guests at a local hotel requested police check on suspicious banging and thumping noises from an adjacent room. Officers found another guest who was simply unpacking.

* A woman called to report that someone, possibly her deceased ex-boyfriend or cousin, wrote on her window.

July 7

* Police received a call that a man was sitting by a tree and staring suspiciously at a local bank. The man was trying to get out of the rain.

* An officer was flagged down and informed of a fight happening in the area. A group of juveniles were found hanging out and play fighting in a park. Officers explained disorderly conduct to the group, and the individuals agreed to stop.

* A man reported that he heard his son had a warrant for his arrest that had been issued for missing jury duty. Police advised the man to call the court about jury duty and that this was likely a scam.

July 8

* Officers assisted an elderly woman home after she was found wandering near railroad tracks.

* Police responded to a call about a child who was acting out, kicking holes in walls and punching doors.

* A caller reported hearing, but not seeing, a crash. On arrival, police did not find a car, but found a power pole cut in half and obvious signs of a crash, including parts from a blue vehicle. The crash is under investigation.

July 9

* Police located individuals who were seen dumping garbage at a local school, explaining that they were going to use the school dumpster. After officers explained that this was theft of services, they removed the trash and left.

* A caller reported that a man in a parking lot of a local restaurant was asking about the caller's wife's vehicle, stating that he thought the wife might be cheating on him.

* Officers assisted a woman whose intoxicated husband was refusing to get out of their vehicle. Although initially uncooperative and on the verge of becoming combative, the man agreed to go into his apartment instead of being taken in for detox.

July 10

* A woman reported that a local ATM would not accept her card. Officers found the machine operating fine.

* Police responded to a pushing match between a man and his adult son about the son brushing his teeth too loudly and talking about religion. The son agreed to stop brushing his teeth and go to bed.

* A caller reported that a man, who had come inside a local convenience store, was suffering from a stab wound he received earlier while walking and playing Pokemon Go on his phone. Officers responded to the store, where the 22-year-old man had come in to buy chips and beer, as well as find a Pokemon. The man was able to give a description of his attacker, who allegedly stabbed the victim as they passed each other near 19th Avenue and Filbert Street. The victim refused medical treatment and continued his Pokemon hunt. The incident is under investigation.

-- Samantha Swindler

@editorswindler / 503-294-4031

sswindler@oregonian.com