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Jan. 1
1:29 a.m. 7th Street N. 911 hang up. After an emergency call was disconnected, the operator called the number back and could only hear yelling in the background. Officers arrived and found there was a physical fight but the parties involved did not want to pursue the matter. One adult male did have an arrest warrant and was transported to Stearns County Jail without further incident.
2:59 p.m. Traffic stop. 2½ Street N. A driver was witnessed failing to stop at a stop sign. The driver stated he was unaware he did not stop. He was issued a citation and released.
Jan. 2
11:41 a.m. 2½ Street N. Unwanted person. An adult female requested an adult male be removed from her home. After officers arrived, the male agreed to leave without incident.
6:29 p.m. Connecticut Avenue. Dog. A complaint was made regarding a dog eating out of garbage cans and running through a neighborhood. The dog was taken to an indoor kennel.
Jan. 3
3:39 a.m. Amber Avenue S. Noise. A complaint was made regarding loud music coming from a residence. Officers arrived and could not hear any music or noise.
8:30 p.m. 5th Avenue E. Unwanted person. An adult male requested an officer remove an intoxicated adult female. Officers arrived and located the female hiding in the residence. She was transported to detox without incident.
Jan. 4
3:25 p.m. Theft. Wal-Mart. An adult male was witnessed leaving the store with unpaid merchandise. He admitted to the theft. He was issued a citation and released.
11:01 p.m. Vehicle assist. The owner of a vehicle was locked out while it was running. An officer was able to unlock the door.
Jan. 5
2:18 a.m. Lavender Avenue S. Noise. A complaint was made regarding loud music coming from a residence. Officers made contact with the homeowner, who agreed to turn down the music.
8:26 a.m. Benton Drive. Vehicle in ditch. A vehicle had slid over the curb and become stuck in the ditch. An officer stood by with safety lights while the vehicle was removed.
Jan. 6
6:54 p.m. 14th Street N. Dog complaint. A complaint was made regarding two smaller dogs left tied up outside and barking. An officer arrived and notified the owner, who let the animals inside.
7:48 p.m. 2nd Street S. Traffic stop. A driver was witnessed failing to stop at a four-way stop. The driver stated she did not see the stop sign. She was issued a citation and released.
Jan. 7
1:35 a.m. 7th Street N. DWI. A complaint was made regarding witnessing another vehicle swerve and hit a curb. An officer detected the odor of alcoholic beverages. Driver was placed under arrest and transported to Stearns County Jail without incident.