Traffic altercation, Pearl Road: On Dec. 12, police were called to the McDonalds on Pearl Road after a resident said a man in a truck, which was blocking his car, waved a gun at him.

While the truck drove off, the man told the officer about the incident. The officer guessed the man in the truck may have been acting in self defense considering he was approached by a screaming man.

Suspicious situation, Pierce Dr.: On Dec. 10, a Pierce Dr. resident called police after discovering a bullet hole in the side of his home. An arriving officer said the hole was from a BB, not a bullet. Police are investigating.

Disturbance, Pearl Road: On Dec. 11, an angry Pearl Road apartment resident called the police to report their upstairs neighbor was dropping things on the floor while a baby was crying loudly. An arriving officer talked to the neighbor, who was washing dishes while their child was sleeping. They were advised of the complaint.

Disturbance, Morgan Ct.: On Dec. 11, a Morgan Ct. employer called police to say a man who had been fired the day before was sitting in his car. It turned out the man was told to come by and pick up his things.

Disturbance, Prospect Road: On Dec. 11, a Prospect Road business called police to say a man, who had just been fired, refused to leave the premises. An arriving officer talked to the boss, who said the man didn't return a $657 machine.

However, they didn't want to prosecute. The former employee was told not to return to the property or he would be arrested for trespassing.

Shoplifting, SouthPark Center: On Dec. 11, mall security called police regarding two women suspected of shoplifting. The suspects reportedly got into a tan Dodge and left the mall where they were seen throwing clothes out the window by a witness.

An arriving officer was unable to locate the car.

Disturbance, Prospect Road: On Dec. 11, police were called to a Prospect Road home after a neighbor reported loud music coming from the home. Apparently this had been an ongoing issue for a year.

The officer talked to the neighbor, who said his band had been practicing in the basement. He said they were shutting down for the night.

Suspicious vehicle, Pomeroy Blvd.: On Dec. 12, a nervous Pomeroy Blvd. resident called police to say a small dark car with two people inside had been parked in front of their home for a while. An arriving officer talked to the car's occupants, who were just talking.

Suspicious situation, Prospect Road: On Dec. 12, a Prospect Road business called police after a man, who had just given the clerk a counterfeit $50 bill, refused to leave without his cash. An arriving officer took the bill to a bank, which confirmed it wasn't counterfeit.

Mischief, Steeplechase Lane: On Dec. 13, police were called to a Steeplechase Lane home after its owner reported kids had been ringing the doorbell and running away. Also, in the past they left a bag of poop on the porch.

Later police located a car full of juveniles out ringing doorbells. The parents of the juveniles were advised of their kids' behavior.