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April 17
12:42 p.m. Theft. Walmart. A male was witnessed attempting to leave the store with unpaid merchandise. Officers were able to locate the male. He was issued a citation and placed under arrest and transported to Stearns County Jail.
6:27 p.m. Juvenile problem. 7th Street N. A complaint was made regarding juveniles fighting in a parking lot. Officers arrived and found two male juveniles walking away from the location. Officers spoke with them and found they were joking and meant no harm. Officers spoke to them about their conduct.
April 18
1:09 p.m. Theft. Walmart. A female was witnessed attempting to leave the store with unpaid merchandise. She admitted to the theft. She was issued a citation and released.
6:11 p.m. Traffic stop. Victory Avenue. A vehicle was witnessed traveling at too high of a speed for the weather conditions. The vehicle was then witnessed running into the ditch and getting back on the road. A citation was issued for the high rate of speed.
April 19
1:57 a.m. Vehicle in ditch. 27th Street N. While on patrol, an officer saw a vehicle stuck in the ditch. The driver stated help was coming. The officer provided safety lights until the vehicle was removed.
1:09 p.m. Dog complaint. 19th Avenue N. A complaint was made regarding a dog that was barking nonstop. An officer arrived and found the dog was constantly barking. The officer spoke with the homeowner, who then brought the dog inside.
10:37 p.m. Suspicious activity. Sartell Street W. An emergency call was placed from a juvenile female stating someone had come into her home. Officers arrived shortly after the parents and checked the outside perimeter as well as the inside of the home and were not able to find someone had been there.
April 20
12:40 a.m. Loud party. Autumn Drive. A complaint was made regarding a loud party in the area. Officers arrived and found the homeowner was home and her children were having a party. She informed officers they would reduce the noise.
10:46 p.m. Juvenile party. Highview Drive. A complaint was made regarding a party with juveniles consuming alcohol. Officers arrived and found six out of the seven juveniles had been drinking. They were all issued citations and released to their parents or an adult family member.
11:40 p.m. Minor consumption. 2nd Street S. A complaint was made regarding juveniles consuming alcohol in the parking lot. Two out of the three juveniles were found to be intoxicated. They were issued citations and released.
April 21
5:17 a.m. Loud music. Hi-Vue Drive. A complaint was made regarding loud music in the area. An officer checked the area and could not locate any loud music.
9:24 a.m. Suspicious vehicle. 4th Avenue NE. A report was made regarding a female who was sleeping in a van that was parked on the wrong side of the roadway. An officer arrived and found she was unable to give any basic information. She was not able to complete the field sobriety tests and was placed under arrest and transported to Stearns County Jail.
April 22
7:39 p.m. Domestic. A female arrived at the police department stating her husband had hit her several times and had held her in the home. There were obvious injuries to her body. An officer went to the residence and placed the husband under arrest and transported him to Stearns County Jail without incident.
April 23
8:37 a.m. Traffic stop. 7th Street N. A vehicle was witnessed traveling 34 mph in a 20-mph zone. The driver stated he was not aware of the speed-limit change. He was issued a citation and released.
3:21 p.m. Traffic stop. 7th Street N. A vehicle was witnessed traveling 34 mph in a 20-mph zone. The driver stated she was not aware of the speed-limit change. She was issued a citation and released.