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April 8
Police proactive visit. River Avenue S. A vehicle was observed with its parking lights on in a parking lot after hours. The vehicle was unoccupied but police saw two individuals walking back to the vehicle. The individuals were identified and advised they could not be there after hours. They said they understood and left.
12:10 a.m. Citation. Benton Drive N./Lincoln Avenue. A vehicle was observed swerving within its own lane. The vehicle then crossed over the center line, went back into its lane and made a quick lane change. The vehicle then drove down the center line. An officer activated overhead emergency lights to conduct a traffic stop. The driver was identified. While speaking with her, the officer could smell a strong odor of burnt marijuana. When the driver was questioned, she turned over a small pipe used for smoking marijuana. The officer ran a query on the driver’s status and it came back as revoked. The driver was issued a citation for driving after revocation and given a verbal warning for the paraphernalia. The pipe was placed in evidence to be destroyed.
3 a.m. Suspicious activity. Lincoln Avenue S. A slow-driving vehicle was observed appearing to cross its lane line. The vehicle pulled into a parking lot and drove through approximately four conjoined parking lots before coming to a stop. The driver, believed to be impaired, was stopped. The driver did not have any scent of alcohol on him or his vehicle and police decided he may have just been driving cautiously.
7:22 a.m. Property damage. Summit Way. A complainant reported sometime during the night or early morning hours, someone had driven through his yard and tore up some grass. No suspects were identified.
April 9
9:32 a.m. Animal complaint. Eighth Avenue N. A lost dog was reported. The dog had no collar or tags. It was transported to the Tri-County Humane Society, where staff detected a chip and would be able to contact the owner.
2:41 p.m. Medical assist. Second Avenue S. A client at a local business requested a ride to the hospital. Upon arrival, Gold Cross Ambulance was walking the client out to an ambulance and police were not needed.
4:46 p.m. Alarm. Second Avenue N. Police were dispatched for an alarm. Upon arrival, the building appeared secure.
April 10
4:14 a.m. Assist other agency. Hwy. 10/Benton Drive S. A report was received of a male leaving a business with a gun in his waistband. A vehicle was described but officers were unable locate it.
5:44 p.m. Driving complaint. Benton Drive N./Hwy. 15. An officer was dispatched to a report of a stalled vehicle creating a traffic hazard. Upon arrival, the driver of the stalled vehicle had assistance at the scene. The officer remained on the scene with emergency lights on until the driver was able to get the vehicle moved.
10:55 p.m. Suspicious odor. Tenth Avenue N.E. Police investigated an odor of burned marijuana. Upon arrival, an odor consistent to that of marijuana was smelled at a residence. The resident claimed it was incense. The police explained why they were there and said it could be followed up with by management.
April 11
Ordinance violation. Fifth Avenue N. A complaint was received of junk in a yard, including a fish house and a vehicle parked on the grass. Upon arrival, officers determined the fish house was being used as a shed next to the garage. There were no vehicles seen parked on the grass.
10:03 a.m. Burglary. Third Avenue N. Officers made contact with a complainant regarding items missing from his garage from over the weekend. The complainant said he was missing two drills and a table saw. There was no forced entry and the complainant believed they used the opener in his unlocked vehicle parked in the driveway. There are no suspects at this time.
