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Feb. 13
1:56 a.m. Clear parking lot. Elm Street E. An officer was dispatched to clear a parking lot. A Stearns County sheriff’s deputy arrived before the officer.
9:52 a.m. Theft. Elena Lane. An individual stated their phone company removed hundreds of dollars from their bank account. The bank was contacted and the money was returned.
Feb. 14
10:43 a.m. Vandalism. Ash Street W. Overnight, a car’s driver-side mirror was busted and left hanging.
4:21 p.m. Animal complaint. Able Court E. A black lab-type dog with a white nose was running loose. Police checked the area.
Feb. 15
5:46 p.m. Order violation. Birch Street W. An order for protection was violated, and the suspect was arrested in Sartell.
Feb. 16
10:35 a.m. Found property. College Avenue N. A credit card was found at the police station. The owner was notified and asked to pick it up.
Feb. 17
12:18 a.m. Clear parking lot. Elm Street E. Local business staff were nervous about a car parked outside after closing. An officer was called to check on the vehicle. The individual was waiting for friends, but left voluntarily.
Feb. 18
10:35 a.m. Notification. College Avenue S. St. Joseph police were asked by the Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s office to make contact with an individual and inform them that their father had passed away the previous night. The individual was located and informed.
Feb. 19
4:24 p.m. Theft. College Avenue S. Officers were made aware of a person who had lost a wallet a few weeks ago and had now found it, but items were missing including cash.
Feb. 20
1:47 a.m. Foot patrol. 19th Avenue NE/Elm Street E. An officer conducted a foot patrol of the industrial park.
11:51 p.m. Medical. First Avenue SE. A male slipped on ice, dislocating his ankle. Gold Cross along with St. Joseph Rescue responded as well. The male was transported to the St. Cloud Hospital.