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Jan. 31
12:15 a.m. Agency assist. Franklin Avenue N.E. Police were in the St. Cloud area when they observed a vehicle on fire. They informed St. Cloud Police Department and fire they were at the scene and began questioning the driver of the vehicle. The fire was put out, and the area was cleared.
1:08 a.m. Suspicious activity. Benton Drive S. While on patrol, police noticed an open gate with a vehicle inside at a local business. They spoke with the driver who stated he was an employee simply dropping off his truck. His story was verified with the owner of the business.
Feb. 1
6:34 a.m. Alarm. Fifth Street S. Officers responded to an alarm at a local business. While on their way, the alarm was cancelled by the alarm company.
Feb. 2
10:35 a.m. Medical. Second Avenue S. While waiting for a funeral escort to arrive, police were dispatched to assist a woman who had fainted and had a seizure. She was assisted by Gold Cross and family members.
Feb. 4
Noon. Welfare check. Second Street N. Officers were advised to check the aforementioned location for a male wearing a jacket, with no shirt underneath, and no shoes. Police arrived at the address but could not locate any such individual.
Feb. 5
1:50 p.m. Public assist. Seventh Avenue N. Police responded to a woman who stated she had received a threatening phone call from the National Home Security Co. She claimed after the company had installed a security system in her home, she decided it was too complicated to use and wanted it removed. It appeared she and the company had a misunderstanding about the contract, therefore she was still obligated to pay for the services. Authorities were not able to help the woman as no crime had been committed. She was advised to call the company and discuss it with them.
5:45 p.m. Littering. Nanda Knoll. Officers received a complaint of trash bags dumped in an intersection. Police met with the complainant who stated she has had this problem in the past. She was informed public works would clean up the trash and document the complaint.
Feb. 6
8:05 p.m. Gunshots. 12th Street S./Second Avenue S. Police responded to a complaint of gunshots fired. En route, the St. Cloud Police Department contacted the suspect individuals who said they were setting off fireworks. Sauk Rapids police continued until they reached the destination; they were unable to locate anyone or hear anything.
10:08 p.m. Hit-and-run. Summit Avenue N. Officers were summoned to the aforementioned address after a complainant had stated there was some damage on the driver’s side of his vehicle. The mirror was also broken off. The complainant could not name any suspects or give a time frame for when the damage might have occurred.
