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March 17
7:56 p.m. Animal complaint. Elena Lane. Complainant found dog in front yard of their house. Unknown how long it was in the area. Dog was female pup, possible shepherd mix. Had harness on with no tags. Transported and dropped dog off at Becky’s Bed and Biscuit.
March 18
12:04 a.m. Theft. College Avenue S. Complainant reported his cell phone was taken. He says he was in the kitchen in Lottie Hall when he left his iPhone 5s on a table when he went to a friend’s dorm. He says he realized his phone was left behind immediately and when he returned to the kitchen, it was gone. He attempted the “find my phone” app with negative results. He did not have a serial number for the phone and the value is approximately $600. He has no suspects in the theft.
12:49 a.m. Traffic stop. Minnesota Street E. Officer observed vehicle traveling at what appeared to be faster than posted limit. Obtained radar reading of 38 mph. Caught up to vehicle as it was parking in the Super 8 lot. Told driver and passenger to stay in vehicle and shut the doors. At first driver was somewhat uncooperative, refusing to put down his window. Spoke to him, obtained ID and insurance info. Driver had no valid driver’s license. Citation issued.
March 19
9:24 p.m. Suspicious vehicle. Jade Road. Officer met with driver who was in the back seat with a passenger. Both individuals were fully clothed when officer approached the vehicle. He advised if they were about do what was apparent to the officer, a school parking lot wasn’t the best place for it. They responded they understood and left the scene for home.
March 20
11:28 a.m. Assist person. College Avenue S. Female needed help getting her special-needs son inside her apartment. He was having an adverse reaction to medication. She advised she was just returning from St. Cloud Hospital and refused an ambulance. Officer assisted and carried son inside.
March 21
8:42 p.m. Assist person. Birch Street W. Complainant’s vehicle was stuck in car wash and the machine had stopped. Complainant was able to get vehicle out shortly after officer’s arrival. Complainant drove to the gas station responsible for the wash to report the problem.
March 22
2:12 a.m. Public urination. I94 walk bridge. Report of male who was pumping fuel and urinating by the back of the vehicle. Vehicle left and and was heading westbound on CR 75. Officer stopped vehicle and identified the driver by his Missouri driver’s license. He was informed why he was stopped and he stated he understood. He was issued a citation for public urination.
10:57 a.m. Ordinance violation. Second Avenue NW. Requested to make contact with renters of residence. Trash can at the street was tipped over with trash falling out. Renter was advised of the ordinance violation and gave her two hours to pick up the trash and bring the garbage can back up to the house.
10:38 p.m. Traffic stop. College Avenue S./Hill Street W. Observed a vehicle traveling south on College Avenue S. Vehicle license plate showed February 2013 registration. Stopped vehicle and identified driver by Minnesota driver’s license. Driver was found to have a Hennepin County warrant for careless driving. Cited driver for expired registration and was arrested for warrant and transported to Stearns County Jail.
March 23
2:22 a.m. Intoxicated person. Minnesota Street W. Officer responded to a report of a female who was passed out in front of Sal’s Bar. Female was up and walking with another male and female when officer arrived. It was reported she fell and might have struck her head. Female stated she was all right and refused medical. She was staying with her sister for the night.
2:15 a.m. Open container. Minnesota Street W. Officer observed a male on the east side of Sal’s Bar drinking from a beer bottle. He then poured out the remainder of the contents of the bottle and walked back toward the front door of Sal’s carrying the beer bottle. As the officer approached, he set the beer bottle on the sidewalk. The officer tapped him on the left shoulder and asked if he had identification. He turned toward the officer and kicked the bottle over. He was informed it was against city ordinance for him to have an open container out in public. He was issued a citation.
10:40 a.m. Ordinance violation. Minnesota Street W. Officer observed a trash can toppled over into the street with trash spilled out. Officer made contact with resident and advised him of the trash can issue. He immediately took care of the trash and trash can.
