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Public Safety News Releases for Monday, December 22, 2014

3 p.m.

SPD Officer Arrests Stolen Vehicle Suspect on 17 Charges

3:46 p.m. - Today, 12/23/14, at approximately 9:40 a.m., Corporal Zachary Dahle located a stolen vehicle in the area of 5200 N. Morton

10 a.m.

Explosives located near Government Way; Rendered safe by SPD

10:34 a.m. - Police responded to a report that several sticks of dynamite had been located in a wooded area off of Government Way.

SFD offers candle safety tips for the holidays

10:30 a.m. - Christmas and New Year's Day top the list of days with the most reported home candle fires. Keep these safety tips in mind to prevent fire and injury.