Eagle cops

Banker finds an abandoned pistol

A local banker called Eagle Police last week when he found a holstered gun in a vacant area adjacent to his workplace.

The banker told officers he was looking for a flat stone in an undeveloped area next to the bank when he spotted a leather holster on the ground. He turned over the holster and found the pistol. He left the gun as he found it and called police.

The responding officer reported that the gun was a .38 caliber pistol with one magazine and no rounds. The weapon was found around 6:30 p.m. and the officer said it must have been left in the area that day, June 16, because both the gun and the holster were dry and Eagle had experienced heavy rain the previous evening.

The officer surveyed the area and found no clues regarding the pistol ownership. A check of the gun's serial number reveal no record. No security cameras from the bank are pointed in the area where the weapon was found.

Eagle Police took custody of the gun and notified area law enforcement agencies about the find.

Driving under the influence

Eagle Police patrolling during the early morning hours on June 20 stopped an SUV after clocking it at 37 miles per hour in a 25 mph zone.

The incident occurred around 12:30 a.m. When stopped, the driver acknowledged she was speeding and apologized. The officer noted the driver had bloodshot eyes and smelled of alcohol. Additionally, she had difficulty locating her registration and proof of insurance.

The driver agreed to perform roadside maneuvers, but did not satisfactorily complete them. She elected to have a blood test. The officer noted the woman was very cooperative and had a good altitude during the stop, but she was arrested and charged with driving under the influence and speeding. She was released to the custody of a sober friend.

Miscellaneous mischief

• A graffiti vandal has struck the town water tank on Brush Creek Road. The graffiti was discovered June 18. The town is currently working on cost estimates to repaint the area affected.

• A driver who wanted to take advantage of a break in traffic along U.S. Highway 6 ended up with a ticket and no wheels. On June 21, an Eagle officer saw a pickup truck fail to heed a stop sign at U.S. 6 and Fourth Street. When pulled over, the driver said he didn't stop because he wanted to turn on the highway during a break in traffic. He also admitted his license had been suspended, but said he thought it had been reinstated. It hadn't. When the officer checked, the license was still suspended for a controlled substance violation. The driver received a ticket and was told to park his car.