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April 12
2:59 a.m. Open door. Summit Avenue N. While on patrol, officers observed an open door at a local business. The building was checked, and the area was cleared. No further action was taken.
10:14 a.m. Littering. 13th Street N. Police were dispatched after receiving a littering complaint. The complainant stated he saw a driver throw a drug pipe out of his vehicle. The pipe was retrieved by authorities who placed it into evidence.
5:50 p.m. Civil problem. Fourth Avenue N. Police were requested to contact an individual in regards to some type of harassment. Upon contact, authorities discovered the male had been receiving a slew of harassing telephone calls. He stated he would contact police if he received anymore phone calls of this nature.
4:23 p.m. Public assist. Ninth Avenue S. Officers responded to a complaint regarding a harassing phone call. According to the female complainant, she had received a phone call regarding one of her grandson’s supposedly being in prison in Mexico. The woman said she did not fall for this scam but wanted to let authorities know what had happened. No further action was taken.
April 13
1:45 p.m. Suspicious activity. Ninth Avenue N. Authorities responded to a complaint regarding suspicious activity. The caller reported a group of people breaking into an empty home. Upon arrival, police met the party, who provided proof they were from a local bank and now had ownership of the property. No further action was taken.
2:57 p.m. Alarm. Osauka Road N.E. Police were dispatched to an alarm. While en route, the request was cancelled via the homeowner.
April 14
5:10 p.m. Property damage. 10th Avenue N.E. Officers responded to a complaint of property damage to a vehicle. Upon arrival, authorities spoke with the complainant who stated there was a long scratch mark on both the driver and passenger doors. The damage was photographed and entered into evidence.
April 15
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6:06 a.m. Found property. First Avenue N. Police were dispatched to the aforementioned residence in regards to a tenant finding what she believed to be drugs in a plastic bag. Upon arrival, authorities tested the substance which tested positive for methaphetamine. It was entered into evidence and subsequently destroyed.