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May 17
3:12 a.m. Open door. Elm Street E. While on routine patrol, an officer noticed an overhead garage door open. The officer walked through the building, and once secure, closed the door.
May 18
12:13 a.m. Vandalism. A female entered her vehicle, and the tire popped. The female suspected someone they knew may have tampered with the tire. The female was advised to check the tire for damage once it’s removed.
3:09 a.m. Hazard. A resident called stating the wind was blowing a tree branch against a nearby transformer causing it to spark; eventually the resident’s power went out. The resident and the officer both called the power company.
May 19
1:16 p.m. Ordinance violation. A male was concerned his neighbor was cleaning debris from his driveway into the street. An officer observed the debris and spoke with the neighbor who agreed to clean it up.
May 20
12:45 p.m. Dog. A man reported to police that while walking his dog, a dog from another house charged at them, coming off the leash. The officer spoke to the owner of the second dog, who stated the dog barked but never left the yard or got too close. A third party supported the claim.
3:56 p.m. Suspicious person. Klinefelter Park. A report was made of a male wearing black. The male spoke to the person, as well as the children with the person, as well as laughed at the kids while they played. The male didn’t make any bad comments to the person or the children. Police were unable to locate the male.
May 21
6:45 a.m. Traffic stop. College Avenue N. An officer observed a vehicle they had seen before with dark tint on the windows. A ticket had been issued previously for the tint. The officer stopped the car and used a tint meter to measure the tint, returning a result of 80 percent, far above the legal limit allowed. An additional citation was issued.
9:34 a.m. Medical. A female was unresponsive and diabetic. The officer was able to get her to speak. Gold Cross arrived and transported the female to the St. Cloud Hospital.
May 22
7:44 a.m. School patrol. Jade Road. An officer monitored the hallways and spoke to students and staff.
5:27 p.m. Found property. A silver bike had been laying in a city park for approximately two weeks. It was placed in the police garage as found property.
May 23
7:06 p.m. Suspicious activity. 4th Avenue NE. An employee stated two males were talking about selling drugs. The males left about 10 minutes before police arrived. The employee was advised to call if they return.