Police notes

Battery reported

After an argument, a suspect was choking a victim and restricting her breathing, according to a social media post by the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department.

The incident was about 5:11 a.m. Sept. 5 in the 1100 block of Merriam Lane, according to the report. The suspect was taken into custody at the scene, the report stated.

Commercial burglary reported near 73rd and State

A commercial burglary was reported about 5:20 a.m. Sept. 5 near 73rd and State Avenue, according to a social media post by the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department.

Officers responded to the burglary in progress, the report stated. Three persons ran from the rear of the business into a ravine and were unable to be located, according to the report.

Man pointed toy gun at cars

Officers were flagged down and told about a man in the area of 37th and Wood who was pointing a gun at cars around 7:37 a.m. Sept. 5, according to a social media post by the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department.

Officers saw a gun in the man’s hand that turned out to be a toy, and the man was taken into custody without incident, according to the report. Officers also found a large amount of methamphetamine and a scale, according to the report.