On the record
Law enforcement report
- Two men and a woman suffered minor injuries after a fight involving two knives broke out Friday afternoon at 1105 La. A 22-year-old man was arrested and charged with aggravated battery, Lawrence Police Department spokesman Sgt. Dan Ward said.
- Police recovered a stolen 1986 Ford truck valued at $3,000 on Thursday at 925 Iowa.
Burglaries and thefts reported
- Someone forged three checks totaling $1,352 at Wal-Mart, 3300 Iowa. It happened about 2:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Emergency calls
Lawrence-Douglas County Fire & Medical reported the following responses:
Fire calls
- Attempt to burn, 9:37 p.m. Thursday, 2405 La.
- Trash or rubbish fire, contained, 9:33 p.m. Thursday, 4829 W. 24th St.
- Passenger vehicle fire, 7:05 p.m. Thursday, East 23rd Street.
- Attempt to burn, 6:28 p.m. Thursday, 937 Miss.
- Heat from short circuit (wiring), defective/worn, 12:17 p.m. Thursday, 1607 W. 22nd St.
- Smoke detector malfunction, 6:42 a.m. Thursday, 940 N.H.
Lawrence Humane Society
Stray dogs brought to shelter
- Heeler mix, blue merle and tan, female, 2 years.
- Dachshund, black and brown, short hair, female, 2 years.







