Marshfield Police Blotter: Jan. 16-22, 2020

January 22, 2020
The cat and the trap
On Jan. 22 at 2:12 p.m. a Marshfield female reported that a cat had been caught inside of an animal trap that had been set outside of her Maple Avenue residence. The cat and the trap were both picked up and the former was taken to a pet motel for safekeeping. The cat was not wearing a collar or tags and appeared to be wild.
January 19, 2020
Safety concern
On Jan. 19 at 5:04 a.m. a Marshfield male reported that he felt unsafe in his West Arnold Street residence due to the presence of an armed subject staying with him. The subject was contacted and taken into custody for a warrant. Multiple items of drug paraphernalia were located in the residence. The complainant was booked and released for possession of drug paraphernalia.
January 18, 2020
Illegal tattooing
On Jan. 18 at 12:09 p.m. it was anonymously reported that there was a 23-year-old Chili male and an uderaged Marshfield female that were involved in performing tattoos on individuals with no age restrictions and no tattoo license. The two were both contacted and both denied involvement in any such activity.
January 17, 2020
Suspicious activity
On Jan. 17 at 10:38 p.m. the owner of a Spencer computer business reported that there was an unknown male entering the outdoor recycling area of the business. The space is unlocked and open to the environment and the complainant stated that there was nothing of value there. The man was encouraged to put up “No Trespassing” signs around the area.
Child endangerment
On Jan. 17 at 6:45 p.m. a Marshfield female reported that a 31-year-old Marshfield male had allowed his child to drive his car. The man was taken into custody and charges of second degree reckless endangerment and child neglect are being requested.
January 16, 2020
Scam
On Jan. 16 at 5:26 p.m. a Marshfield female reported that she had been contacted by an unknown male claiming to work for a Marshfield bank and requesting information about her bank accounts. After the conversation, the female checked her bank accounts and saw that $1,200 had been withdrawn. The bank was able to refund the money.