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Each month, City of Longmont employees read about 68,000 electric and water meters. Their goal is to quickly, accurately, and safely read each meter so that you receive utility bills with actual data rather than estimates.

Fraud On 05/21/2017 Longmont police received a report reference a suspected fraud, regarding the rental of a property outside of the City of Longmont. This case is under investigation.

WARRANT ARREST On May 27, 2017, the Longmont Police Department conducted an attempt to locate for a wanted party in the 1700 block of Emery Street. He was taken into custody but a second adult male fled the scene after being told to stop by officers.

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Robbery On 05/27/2017, the Longmont Police Department responded to the 800 block of Francis Street on a robbery. An adult male reported he was jumped in his driveway and held in a chokehold by two unknown suspects who stole his personal belongings.

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DISTURBANCE On 05/25/2017 the Longmont Police Department responded to the 2000 block of 9th Ave reference a family disturbance between a father and juvenile son. The father was later arrested and transported to the Boulder County Jail.

Two amateur beekeepers witnessed a natural phenomenon in Longmont on Wednesday May 24th as over 20,000 honey bees took to the skies in search of a new home.

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Drug Violation On Thursday 05/25/2017 at approximately 1:17am, police conducted an extra patrol in the 700 block Long Peak Avenue. An adult female provided a false name and was later found to be wanted on warrant. The case is cleared by arrest.