Stolen puppy recovered, two DUI crashes reported in Redlands

REDLANDS, Calif. — Redlands Police arrested a man for grand theft and possession of stolen property after recovering a 6-month-old American Bully puppy valued at $5,000 to $7,000 that had been stolen from a home the previous day.

The dog's owner suspected a man who had previously inquired about purchasing the puppy. The following day, an officer spotted the suspect entering an apartment in the 1100 block of Orange Street. Police contacted the man and recovered the stolen puppy, along with clothing matching what the suspect was seen wearing during the theft.

The puppy was returned to her owners.

Man arrested for public intoxication following trespassing report

Redlands Police responded to a report of a possible burglary in progress in the 300 block of West South Avenue shortly before midnight Saturday, Oct. 10.

The suspect left after being confronted by the resident. Officers later located the man walking nearby and determined he was extremely intoxicated.

The resident declined to pursue trespassing charges, but the man was arrested for public intoxication.

Two DUI crashes reported over the weekend

Two people were transported to the hospital with injuries after their vehicle crashed into several palm trees and a city street sign in the 800 block of Brookside Avenue shortly after 3 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 11. Police determined the driver was under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

In a separate incident, a driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI after crashing into a tree and street sign on Colton Avenue near Grove Street shortly after 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10.

The Redlands Police Department's weekly update highlights selected incidents and is not a comprehensive record of police activity. Anyone with information about crime or suspicious activity can contact police dispatch at 909-798-7681, ext. 1.