March 10
11:31 a.m. Unwanted person. Minnesota Street W. Officers were dispatched to Minnesota Street Market for a customer being belligerent for being asked to put on a mask. When they arrived on scene, a female party started recording the officers. She was claiming a medical exemption and was informed private establishments can enforce mask requirements like a “no shoes, no shirt, no service” policy. The woman continued to yell and record the exchange but then left on her own. She was not identified.
March 11
4:55 a.m. Unoccupied vehicle.Second Avenue N.W. While on patrol, an officer found an unoccupied vehicle in the center median of CR 75 and old Highway 52. The vehicle was unoccupied, and the rear bumper was removed from the vehicle. The officer was unable to reach the owner, so a tow truck was called to remove the vehicle.
March 12
11:12 p.m. Public urination. College Avenue N./Minnesota Street. While sitting stationary, an officer was approached by another officer regarding a male urinating right around the corner from the vehicle. Officers approached the male and issued a citation.
March 15
4:41 p.m. Crash. 320th Street. Officers were dispatched to a one-vehicle crash into a field irrigator. Officers arrived on scene and met with the driver who stated she was westbound on 320th Street and lost control due to poor road conditions. The vehicle slid into the south ditch and struck an irrigation system. Vehicle was a total loss. Landowner was advised of the damage. The vehicle was towed and a state accident report completed.
March 16
8:49 p.m. Missing dog. Sunrise Road. Officers were notified of a missing female lab puppy from a residence north of St. Joseph on CR 3. A residence called dispatch advising they had a puppy matching the missing dog’s description on their front step. The owner was notified and picked up the dog.