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Jan. 1
1:12 a.m. Verbal. 1st Street N. While on patrol, an officer found an adult female walking on the side of the road. She stated she was in a verbal argument with her husband and wanted to walk. The officer spoke with the husband, who also stated the argument was only verbal. The female stated she would return to the residence and she needed no further assistance.
5:42 p.m. Agency assist. Riviera Road. An officer assisted a local agency with an elderly female who was choking on food. The officer arrived and was able to dislodge the food. The female stated she needed no further assistance.
Jan. 2
9:05 p.m. Verbal. Riverside Avenue S. A report was made regarding an adult male and an adult female arguing. Officers arrived and both parties stated that the argument was only verbal and they had both calmed down. They stated they needed no further assistance.
11:59 p.m. Suspicious activity. Riverside Avenue. A report was made regarding noises coming from a residence that neighbors believed to be vacant. Officers arrived and located an intoxicated male attempting to enter the residence. He was taken into custody and transported to detox without incident.
Jan. 3
2:36 a.m. Noise. 7th Avenue S. A complaint was made regarding noise coming from a residence. An officer arrived and could hear loud conversations and a party inside. The resident agreed to keep the noise down.
7:14 p.m. Suspicious activity. Bechtold Drive. A report was made regarding a residence being unlocked while the owners were out of town. The owner stated the residence was locked prior to the family leaving. Officers cleared the residence and found nothing out of order and they secured the home.
Jan. 4
8:46 a.m. Open door. 3rd Avenue N. A report was made regarding a shed door open on school property. An officer found the door had broken due to the wind. The door was closed and secured.
9:35 p.m. Theft. Walmart. A female was witnessed attempting to leave the store with unpaid merchandise and violating a trespassing order. She admitted to the theft and was issued a citation for both violations.
Jan. 5
1:09 a.m. Noise. 11th Avenue E. A complaint was made regarding noise coming from a residence. Officers checked the area and did not hear any loud noises.
8:27 p.m. Traffic stop. Le Sauk Drive. A vehicle was witnessed stopping in the middle of a roadway. The officer found the driver did not have a valid license. He was issued a citation and the vehicle was towed from the area.
Jan. 6
12:44 p.m. Suspicious vehicle. Northside Park. While on patrol, an officer located a vehicle parked in the rear of the park. The officer detected the strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. The driver was issued a citation for driving after revocation and possession of drug paraphernalia and the passenger was also cited for possession of drug paraphernalia. They were transported to a nearby residence.
Jan. 7
10:39 a.m. Dog complaint. 9th Street NE. A complaint was made regarding a dog continuously barking. An officer checked the area and was unable to locate the dog.
5:40 p.m. Alarm. CR 120. A panic alarm was set off at a local business. Officers arrived and found an employee accidentally set it off and no assistance was needed.
Jan. 8
1:09 p.m. Welfare check. Heritage Drive. A report was made regarding an unknown male attempting to hitchhike and not wearing suitable attire for the weather. Officers checked the area and were unable to locate anyone outside.
9:44 p.m. Suspicious activity. 1st Street NE. A report was made regarding fencing down by a gas substation. An officer arrived and found the wind had broken the door and fencing. Xcel was notified of the damage.
Jan. 9
9:22 a.m. Verbal. Sunset Avenue. A report was made regarding an adult male and an adult female arguing. Officers arrived and both parties calmed down and stated they would leave. The male left the residence for the evening and they both stated they needed no further assistance.
11:04 p.m. Domestic. Meadow Drive. A report was made regarding an adult male and a juvenile male fighting. Officers arrived and found no physical evidence of a physical fight. Both parties stated they would remain calm and no further assistance was needed.
Jan. 10
4:41 p.m. Agency assist. CR 120. All street lights were out at the diverging diamond intersections. Officers lit the area with their lights until the problem was fixed.
10:40 p.m. Person assist. Fieldcrest Court. A report was made regarding an elderly male who tripped and was unable to lift himself up. Officers arrived and were able to assist the male to a chair. He stated he no longer needed assistance.
Jan. 11
1:57 p.m. Stalled vehicle. 1st Street NE. A report was made regarding a stalled vehicle. The officer found the driver was charging his vehicle and needed no assistance.
11:54 p.m. Motorist assist. Hwy. 15. While on patrol, an officer located a vehicle parked on the side of the road. The officer found the driver had pulled over due to the passenger being ill and they stated they would be leaving shortly.
Jan. 12
2:08 p.m. Suspicious activity. Sartell Street. A report was made regarding two males attempting to sell food products door-to-door. An officer was able to locate the vehicle and found the driver had a suspended license. The driver was issued a citation and the driver was released to a valid driver.
4:35 p.m. Verbal. 2nd Street N. A report was made regarding an adult male and an adult female arguing and possibly turning physical. Officers arrived and found the argument was only verbal and both parties stated they needed no assistance.
