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• When an Iowa lawman collapsed at FBI Academy, Lodi Police Lt. Steve Carillo did not hesitate

• A national trend: Fights recorded with cell phones

• Regional Roundup

November 20th, 2009

• Acampo woman killed

• Salvation Army Kettle Kickoff

• Advocacy groups sue East Bay Municipal Utility District over Pardee expansion

• Regional Roundup

• Galt plans to help residents with energy-efficient projects

• Stable southeast of Lodi approved

• One year after a heart attack, Lodi's Judy Mims thanks rescuers

• National Guard troops return home in time for the holidays

• Real estate market gets on more solid ground

November 19th, 2009

• Lodi Unified School District board votes to cancel summer school for 2010

• Water surges in Mokelumne River yield more salmon

• Lodi City Council will consider redevelopment next June

• Lodi City Council plans to cap number of taco trucks at 22

• Corrections

• Chase ends in crash

• Operation: Christmas

• Logbook

• Suspect arrested after hiding in fridge

• Galt Joint Union High School Distric hires new superintendent

• Sales tax hike yields dividends: 5 new officers join Galt Police

November 18th, 2009

• Regional Roundup

• Paranormal group conducts second investigation of building

• Congress allocates money for local water projects

• Lodi man finds wife's ashes during police display of stolen property

• Galt City Council rejects study on rent stabilization

• Sarah Palin's book hits the shelves: Locals react

November 17th, 2009

• Clarification

• Lodi Budget and Finance Committee to look into ways to save money on employee benefits

• Regional Roundup

• Decision on summer school expected at tonight's Lodi Unified School District meeting

• Clements gets free water rescue boat

• Redevelopment to be discussed by Lodi City Council again

• Court reinstates death penalty for killer of Lodi grad

• Paying tribute to a Lodian

November 16th, 2009

• Correction

• Public Meetings

• Regional Roundup

• Three members of Lodi-area family fall ill after eating poisonous mushrooms they reportedly found at Lodi Lake

• Sierra Adventure store to close after four years in Downtown Lodi

• Lodi's First Sip event showcases area wineries' latest vintages

• City Council 'triple-dog dared' to ditch cars, use Lodi buses

November 14th, 2009

• Galt school district narrows superintendent search to one

• Regional Roundup

• A first look at 2009 vintages at Lodi's First Sip wine-tasting event

• Watchful neighbor in Lodi helped bust suspected burglars

• Despite budget cuts, some Lodi Unified School District salaries continue to rise

• Despite an increase in homeless students, school districts look to bolster enrollment, raise revenue

• New Galt city manager juggles job, family

November 13th, 2009

• What to expect with new homebuyer tax credit

• Lodi Muslim: Local mosque not involved

• Regional Roundup

• Mayor Larry Hansen points out Lodi's economic progress

• First phase of Lockeford park by 2011?

• Lodi veteran recounts close calls in Vietnam

• Burglary suspects are under arrest

The following stories have received the most reader comments during the last 7 days.

• The country's mess is our fault (151)
• Obama is not a moderate (130)
• Sarah Palin's book hits the shelves: Locals react (67)
• Despite budget cuts, some Lodi Unified School District salaries continue to rise (56)
• Lodi City Council plans to cap number of taco trucks at 22 (48)
• The haves should help the have-nots (30)
• Lodi Flames slim playoff chances vanish in setback to Tracy Bulldogs (25)
• Tokay in, traveling to unbeaten No. 3 Grant for football playoffs (25)
• Nightmares about America's future (23)
• Tokay Tigers blow late 27-point lead in loss to Wolf Pack (22)

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Lodi Police Department

In the 48 hours after 9 a.m. Wednesday, the Lodi Police Department handled 222 calls for service. The following is a sample of calls received by dispatchers:

Friday

Drunken Driver

12:04 a.m.: A 29-year-old drunken driver was arrested at the 76 station, 633 Victor Road.

Hazardous traffic dodger

12:47 a.m.: A man was walking in the middle of the road and stepping in front of oncoming traffic at Lakewood Drive and Turner Road. The 22-year-old was arrested for public intoxication.

Unhappy window breaker

6:24 a.m.: A female was breaking windows at a condo in the 2200 block of Scarborough Drive, then possibly fired off two rounds with a gun. Police determined that she had a stick, not a gun, was visiting from out of state and had mental health issues.

Burglary

8:19 a.m.: A storage shed was burglarized at Orchard Supply Hardware, 360 S. Cherokee Lane.

Residential Burglary

8:50 a.m.: Someone broke into a home in the 800 block of West Oak Street.

Thursday

Drunken driver crashes

12:21 a.m.: A white Jeep Cherokee ran into a sign and fence at Kettleman and Cherokee lanes, then left the scene. The drunken, unlicensed 39-year-old male driver was soon found and arrested.

Another drunken driver crashes

1:44 a.m.: Minor injuries were reported in a solo-vehicle crash, witnessed by paramedics, in the 400 block of North Cherokee Lane. The 23-year-old male driver was also drunk and unlicensed.

Instigators

1:59 a.m.: Three men in a green van began throwing beer bottles and starting a fight in the Pep Boys parking lot, 1401 S. Cherokee Lane.

Domestic Violence

2:33 p.m.: Domestic violence was reported in the 600 block of North School Street.

Christmas celebration?

3:18 p.m.: A man and woman were possibly having sex in a red car at Lodi Lake, 1301 W. Turner Road. They were gone when police arrived.

More domestic violence

4:18 p.m.: A man was arrested for domestic violence on Mason Street.

Endangered Bicyclist

4:40 p.m.: Someone tried to run over a bicyclist at Poppy Drive and Harney lane.

Not a good fence

5:11 p.m.: A dog stuck his head through a fence and bit a female's sweatshirt at the corner of Elm Street and Cherokee Lane. She didn't need medical aide.

Prostitution

11:14 p.m.: A woman propositioned a man for sex at Main and Lockeford streets. The woman, who wore a dark jacket and was in her 30s or 40s, was with another female.

Wednesday

Residential Burglary

11:23 a.m.: Someone broke into a home in the 600 block of North Sacramento Street.

Crash

11:26 a.m.: Nobody was injured when a city animal control vehicle was involved in a collision at Kettleman Lane and Mills Avenue.

Hazardous Highway 12 driver

2:26 p.m.: A green Nissan Altima had been driving recklessly on Kettleman Lane since Interstate 5 and then got into a collision at Mills Avenue. It left the scene and continued eastbound.

How to get fired on Christmas Eve

4:55 p.m.: A 31-year-old employee was arrested for stealing from Target, 2355 W. Kettleman Lane.

Residential Burglary

9:27 p.m.: Someone burglarized a home in the 400 block of Sonora Avenue.

Hat in exchange for burgled car

10:52 p.m.: A vehicle burglary suspect left a hat inside the victim car at Lyons Restaurant, 233 S. School St.

Home Burglarized

10:54 p.m.: Someone broke into a home in the 700 block of North Pleasant Avenue.

Not a good Christmas Eve

11:04 p.m.: A juvenile on house arrest was having chest pains on South Sacramento Street. The teenager was found to be drunk.

Drunk, no sign of Santa involvement

11:45 p.m.: An 18-year-old was causing a disturbance in the 1125 block of Woodrow Street. He was arrested for public intoxication.