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A sampling of emergency response reports made over the weekend:
Manhunt near Big Walnut Creek Nature Preserve. Police search for a man and his dog after the man allegedly kicked a police officer and fled, armed with a gun. Officers set up a perimeter, searched with K-9 units, and requested an aerial backup. US-290 E & Ferguson Cutoff, Sunday 6:04 a.m.
Carjacking on Airport Boulevard and E. 38 1/2 St., Friday 4:59 p.m.
Woman robbed Home Depot at knifepoint, accompanied by two men. All three fled in a black Kia with Florida plates. 8101 S I-35, Saturday 6:45 a.m.
Drug store robbed twice in one week (owner report); vintage signs stolen, other items missing. Nau's Enfield Drug, Clarksville.
Report of a person shot. Trinity Street and E. 7th Street, Sunday 1:59 a.m.
Report of a person shot. W. Howard Lane and Center Line Pass, Sunday 8:55 a.m.
Woman assaulted by a man. Rainey Street, Sunday 2:15 a.m.
Man assaulted and robbed. Colorado Street and W. 7th Street, Sunday 2:36 a.m.
Report of armed robbery. Multiple men with a gun robbed someone of $50, 510 W 10th St., Saturday 10:27 p.m.
Man stabbed, robbed at 2207 Leon St, West Campus, Saturday 4:20 a.m.
Suspect breaking into house, armed with a knife, W. North Loop Boulevard, Saturday 6:19 a.m.
7-Eleven robbed at gunpoint. 15010 FM-1825, Sunday 4:09 a.m.
Two women fight in an apartment parking lot. Mt. Carmel apartments, Saturday 7:01 a.m.
Fight at Motel 6 at 7100 N I-35, Saturday, 2:46 a.m.
Person assaulted near Walgreens. Tillery Street & Airport Boulevard, Saturday 6:04 a.m.
Occupied stuck elevator at senior living facility. Rosedale, Saturday 9:57 a.m.
"Gaseous condition," Berkman Dr & McCurdy St, Friday 5:26 p.m.
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A sampling of Austin weekend emergency calls:
Sunday
8:57 a.m.: Report of a person held at gunpoint near Burnet Road and Research Boulevard. 9100 Research Blvd.
8:22 a.m.: Police, firefighters and Austin Energy dispatched after vehicular assault suspect in a silver Nissan Pathfinder crashes into a power pole and runs away. Reported at a convenience store, 8801 West Gate Blvd.
3:07 a.m.: Report of a woman wielding a knife. Avenue B and 39th, Hyde Park.
2:57a.m.: Armed robbery at 7-Eleven. 1320 E. Oltorf St.
2:36 a.m.: Attempted armed robbery, Walgreens. 1920 E. Riverside Dr.
Saturday
7:57 p.m.: Numerous trash fires reported throughout city. Trash fire at homeless camp. W. Cesar Chavez and Colorado streets.
6:11 p.m.: Assault with a cane. E. 7th Street and Springdale Road—Govalle neighborhood.
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Friday, 5:55 a.m.: Man ripped earring out of woman's ear. 2302 Durwood St.
Friday, 10:31 a.m.: Report of attempted vehicular assault. A 911 caller reported a woman attempting to hit a man with her vehicle. 300 Ferguson Dr.
Friday, 1 p.m.: Two rescued from vehicle collision. 23926 TX-71
Friday: Travis County senior Deputy Robert "Drew" Small died after his motorcycle collided with another vehicle. Milam County
Saturday, 10:52 a.m.: Man and woman fight outside Target. 8601 Research Blvd.
Saturday, 3:06 p.m.: Person gets stuck in elevator at Hyatt Place Austin Report. 3601 Presidential Blvd.
Sunday, 7:09 a.m.: Two men armed with tasers and knives at church. Redd St & Manchaca Rd.
Sunday, 7:56 a.m.: Vehicle crashed into the fence of Austin Veterinary Surgical Center. The driver left the scene on foot. One dog, a long-haired Dachshund named Sadie, escaped. 12419 Metric Blvd.
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A sampling of Austin crime reports from the weekend:
Saturday, 12:40 p.m.: Man steals Chevy Malibu and leads police on a chase. Police give up on the chase. 2201 Willow Creek Dr.
Saturday, 3:17 p.m.: Firefighters report fire on top of an electrical pole. 11824 Harold Green Rd.
Saturday, 5:07 p.m.: Police received report of a fight involving multiple people. 6118 Fairway St.
Saturday, 7:46 p.m.: Vehicle crashed into river. 840 W. Cesar Chavez St.
Saturday, 11:32 p.m.: Butcher shop robbed by man armed with stick. 753 Montopolis Dr.
Sunday, 1:45 a.m.: Man punches passersby. 6300 S. Congress Ave.
Sunday, 2:17 a.m.: Man assaulting patrons at downtown club. 310 Colorado St.
Sunday, 5:14 a.m.: Police respond to call of two men breaking glass with baseball bats. 1291 N I-35.
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