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April 30
4:33 p.m. Walmart. Theft. A juvenile female was witnessed attempting to leave the store with unpaid merchandise. She was issued a citation and released to her mother.
May 1
12:15 a.m. 2nd Street S. Traffic stop. A vehicle was witnessed with a broken tail light. After speaking with the driver, the officer found he had a revoked license. The driver stated he was unaware of his status. He was issued a citation and released to a valid driver.
4:24 a.m. 15th Street S. Suspicious vehicle. A report was made regarding an unknown vehicle parked on the street. An officer contacted the owner and found it was stalled and would be removed that day.
May 2
10:27 a.m. Riverside Avenue. Traffic stop. A vehicle was witnessed traveling 50 mph in a posted 30-mph zone. The driver stated he was aware of his speed. He was issued a citation and released.
12:37 p.m. Brianna Drive. Unwanted person. A report was made regarding an adult male yelling and becoming unruly. An officer arrived and was able to calm the male down without incident.
May 3
1:35 a.m. 12th Street N. DWI. A vehicle was witnessed failing to make a complete stop at a stop sign and traveling 75 mph in a posted 60-mph zone. The driver emitted the strong odor of alcoholic beverages and was not able to pass field sobriety testing. He was placed under arrest and transported to Stearns County Jail.
7:00 p.m. 7th Street N. Vandalism. A report was made regarding super glue being put into the lock of a resident’s door. This occurred sometime during the overnight.
8:46 p.m. Willow Lane. Welfare check. A request was made to check the welfare of an adult female. An officer arrived and spoke with the female and found she needed to be evaluated by hospital staff. The officer assisted the family and followed them to the hospital to ensure their arrival.
May 4
12:21 a.m. Walmart. Theft. An adult male was witnessed attempting the leave the store with unpaid merchandise. The male admitted to the theft. He was issued a citation and released.
10:22 a.m. Leander Avenue. Found property. A report was made that a gun was found lying on the sidewalk. An officer arrived and secured the weapon.
1:40 p.m. 50th Avenue. Welfare check. A report was made regarding a possibly confused male in the road. An officer arrived and found the male had become stuck in his wheelchair. The officer assisted the male in sitting up straight and he went on the sidewalk to go home.
May 5
12:08 a.m. Meadow Drive. Suspicious vehicle. A report was made regarding a vehicle parked and running. An officer spoke to the female driver and found she was calming down after a verbal argument with her husband. She stated she did not need any assistance and would be going home.
5:48 p.m. 11th Avenue E. CO alarm. A report was made regarding a CO alarm. An officer checked the residence and was unable to get any reading. The resident stated he would get a new detector.
May 6
3:59 p.m. Fieldcrest Lane. Suspicious activity. A report was made regarding an adult male looking in the patio door of a residence. Officers checked the area and were unable to locate.