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March 14
Informational. 11-1/2 Street N. A resident called police after receiving a voicemail from a supposed IRS agent. Police traced the call, and the number in question was one commonly used by scammers.
March 15
Found property. Eighth Street N. A complainant called police after finding a missing bike. The bicycle was picked up by public works and brought to the police department.
March 16
3:50 p.m. Warrant. Officers attempted to arrest a certain suspect on a misdemeanor charge that had been issued by Benton County. Authorities were unable to make contact with the individual in question.
9:45 p.m. Suspicious activity. Broadway Avenue. Officers responded to a complaint of a white van that had dropped off a male walking through a residential neighborhood. The area was searched, but nothing was found.
March 17
Property damage. Broadway Avenue S. Police were dispatched for a report of an arrow stuck in a house. Authorities met with the homeowner who had no suspects in mind. The arrow was pulled from the residence and taken into police custody. No further action has been taken at this time.
9:51 p.m. Citation. Second Avenue S. While on routine patrol, officers ran a check on a vehicle. They discovered the driver had a revoked driver’s license. The vehicle was pulled over, and the individual was issued a citation for driving without a valid license.
March 18
9 p.m. Hit-and-run accident. Benton Drive N. Authorities were called to a bridge to look for a vehicle that hit the guard rail and left the area. There was a significant amount of debris on the roadway but no damage to the bridge or guard rail. Police were able to locate a license plate that had fallen off the vehicle. They ran the plate which traced back to the car dealership.
10:37 p.m. Public assist. Benton Drive N./Eighth Street N. Police responded to a vehicle that broke down at the aforementioned intersection. The driver stated he had a flat tire on the driver’s side. Authorities stayed with the vehicle until further assistance arrived.
March 19
10 p.m. Suspicious activity. Fourth Avenue N. Authorities responded to a complaint of several individuals who were digging in a dumpster and filling the back of their vehicle with its contents. Upon arrival, the vehicle was unable to be located.
10:15 p.m. Medical. 10th Avenue NE. Police responded to a woman who was experiencing bleeding. Upon arrival, police assisted Gold Cross and cleared the area. The patient was transported to the St. Cloud Hospital for further treatment.
March 26
5:52 p.m. Accident. CR 2. The Benton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a collision between two vehicles. The occupants of both vehicles were transported to the St. Cloud Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. The 16-year-old male who occupied one of the vehicles was charged with careless driving and unsafe tires.