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March 26
1:31 p.m. Dog complaint. Cedar Street E. Complainant stated he opened his girlfriend’s apartment door and a pit-bull-type dog ran down the hallway growling at him. The dog did not attack or bite. The dog owner stated she yelled at the dog and it came back. She just got the dog and said she would get a license by the end of the week. Officer advised complainant to let management know about the incident because in an apartment it’s not a dog at large and the police can’t do much about it.
2:45 p.m. Ash Street W. Suspicious activity. Received a call of someone drilling out a lock on a door at a home in foreclosure. Officer arrived on scene and met with person who works for a property management company to change locks and take care of foreclosed homes. He showed the officer his paperwork. All OK.
March 28
6:30 p.m. Hit and run. CR 75/First Avenue NW. Complainant stated they were traveling eastbound on CR 75 in the south lane. They signaled to move over into the north lane and a truck sped up and sideswiped the vehicle breaking off the driver side mirror. Suspect vehicle described as a green Dodge pickup 2005-2010 continued eastbound. No plate and unknown damage on truck.
March 29
2:50 a.m. Phone harassment. Morningside Loop. Received a call from complainant who stated she was receiving threats over the phone. Officer met with her at her residence. She stated no threats of physical harm were made. Threat was made by her house mate to kick her out of the house. They were drinking in downtown St. Cloud and she and her brother left him there. He showed up in a taxi cab while officer was at the residence. He was advised to find somewhere else to stay for the night and he left in the taxi.
11:58 p.m. Welfare check. CR 75/Coborn’s. Report of three juveniles walking on CR 75 by Coborn’s. Officer stopped two females and a male who said they came from Coborn’s. They called a taxi but they said it would be at least 30 minutes until it arrived. They decided to walk back to campus. Everything alright.
March 30
11:06 a.m. Damage to property. 16th Avenue SE. Complainant called to report his mailbox along with two neighbors mailboxes were damaged overnight. Upon arrival, officer found all three boxes are next to each other. Also found parts which appear to be from the passenger side of a silver vehicle. All mailboxes were damaged. Mailbox value is approximately $50. No suspects. Any leads will be documented at a later time.
March 31
10:05 a.m. Vandalism. Minnesota Street E. Front windowpane of Bello Cucina measuring approximately 60 x 80 inches was broken. Officer spoke to employee who had a BB gun pellet saved that was found on the sidewalk outside the business. Estimated approximately $700 for the glass replacement. Pictures were taken of both the window and pellet. Pellet placed into evidence.
April 1
9:02 p.m. Neighbor dispute. Iverson Street W. Officer met with complainant who stated neighbors were arguing outside but wasn’t sure what about. Spoke with both neighbors involved. Female neighbor stated her doorbell rang and thought her neighbor had done it then ran. Male neighbor stated he didn’t ring her doorbell and was trying to tell her and they began yelling at each other. She also stated his truck is too loud and they were arguing about that as well. Both stated the argument was over and wouldn’t continue.
April 3
5:36 p.m. Fraud. Cedar Street E. Complainant was attempting to sell a bed on Craig’s List. She was contacted by “Daniel Smith” wishing to purchase the bed. She agreed to sell the bed. “Smith” sent a check for $2,400 advising her to cash the check and send the excess money back. She was advised it was a fraud and not to cash the check. She turned over the check, emails and UPS shipping info. All items had different states for the addresses. She was informed the incident would be documented.
April 4
11:29 p.m. Disorderly. College Avenue S. Responded to the CSB security office on a report of a disorderly male who had calmed down. Male was subsequently arrested for underage consumption. He was booked and released on the underage consumption and cited for underage consumption and disorderly conduct.
April 6
9:49 a.m. Trespass. Minnesota Street W. Sometime during the night, someone went on the roof of the priest’s residence and gained entry through the upstairs door. Unknown if it was locked. Nothing was taken but a brown kneehigh boot was left upstairs and a tube of lipstick was left at the bottom of the steps. No forced entry, nothing damaged or taken.