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May 1
12:36 p.m. Theft. Walmart. A juvenile female was witnessed attempting to leave the store with unpaid merchandise. She admitted to the theft. She was issued a citation and released to a parent.
9:16 p.m. Welfare Check. County Road 1. A report was made regarding a young male walking alone. An officer located the male and found he was walking home from a friend’s house. The officer gave the juvenile male a ride to his home.
May 2
11:29 a.m. Traffic stop. Sartell Bridge. A vehicle was witnessed traveling 42 mph in a posted 30-mph zone. The driver stated she was unaware of her speed. She was issued a citation and released.
11:32 p.m. Loud music. Sunset Avenue. A complaint was made regarding loud music coming from a residence. An officer made contact with the owner who agreed to turn down the music.
May 3
12:28 p.m. Suspicious person. Bluebird Court. A complaint was made regarding suspicious male leaving notes in mailboxes. An officer was able to locate the male who stated he was taping an informational flyer to the outside of the box and not opening them.
6:44 p.m. Domestic. An emergency call was placed from a young female stating there was an assault taking place. An older female then got on the phone stating no help was needed, the male had left. Officers still went to her location and attempted to speak to her but she refused to give any information.
9:51 p.m. Loud music. Lowell Lane. A complaint was made regarding loud music coming from a residence. The owner was located and agreed to turn down the music.
May 4
11:15 a.m. Attempted entry. 2nd Street North. A report was made that during the night, someone tried to enter a home. The homeowners stated they heard someone opening their door and when they turned on the lights, the person ran away.
9:23 p.m. Stalled vehicle. Highway 15. A vehicle was stalled on the side of the highway. The tow company was called and an officer provided safety lights until they arrived. The passengers were transported home by the officer.
May 5
12:03 a.m. Traffic stop. County Road 120. A vehicle was stopped due to a headlight being out. The driver was unable to provide proof of insurance. A citation was issued and he was released.
1:45 a.m. Attempted entry. 2nd Street North. A report was made regarding occupants hearing someone attempt to open their door. The motion light was activated outside and they witnessed a male running from the home. Officers were unable to locate. .
2:56 p.m. Gun. Corrine Court. A complaint was made regarding two juvenile males carrying what seems to be a handgun. An officer arrived and found the boys had a black BB gun that did appear to look like a real handgun. An officer advised him and the child’s parents to keep the gun inside because it did look real.
May 6
5:15 a.m. Welfare check. A report was made regarding a male who had admitted taking the drug Ecstasy the day before and was still unable to sleep and was having a lot of anxiety. He requested to be transferred to the hospital to be checked.
3:45 p.m. Suspicious activity. Terry Lane. A report was made regarding someone possibly entering a home. A juvenile had returned home and left the garage door open. While she was in the shower, the home door alarm was activated but she was unable to find anyone inside or outside the home.
6:31 p.m. DWI. Evergreen Drive. A complaint was made regarding a female who had jumped the curb and hit the side of a building with her vehicle. The female was unable to pass the field sobriety testing, was placed under arrest and transported to Stearns County Jail.
