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Sept. 16
2:07 p.m. Speeding. College Avenue S./Field Street. An officer observed a vehicle traveling southbound on College Avenue faster than the posted speed limit of 30 mph. The officer activated the radar and it displayed a speed of 39 mph, activated emergency lights and conducted a stop. The driver was ID’d, had a revoked license and a warrant. Scott County placed a hold. The officer cited him for driving after revocation and transported him to the Stearns County Jail.
7:38 p.m. 911 hang-up. Iverson Street W. Units were dispatched to a 911 hangup at Morningside Townhomes. An officer arrived on scene and spoke with both the complainant and the complainant’s grandmother. Both stated the family has had issues for years and they were talking about them tonight and tensions rose. The complainant called because she was concerned things were going to get physical. Nothing physical occurred. Parties discussed issues with the officer and were told to call back if things got worse again.
Sept. 17
9:11 a.m. Harassment. 305th Street. Complainant called the police department to file a complaint about harassment. He stated a girl he used to date followed him to work and was harassing him. He stated there has been many complaints filed in Benton County and with St. Cloud police department. He didn’t have specifics besides her following him to work. Officer said he should file a harassment restraining order against her, but would have to file with Benton County. Advised to get HRO, have her removed from job site and that officers can assist but they would have to serve her. Advised if the manager needed anything to call the office. Strongly encouraged to file HRO, or things would just continue. He understood. Had no other questions.
8:32 p.m. Medical. Ash Street W. An officer was dispatched to a medical at for a woman with numbness and tingling. Responded and gathered basic patient info. Rescue and Mayo arrived and took over patient care. Patient was transported to the St. Cloud Hospital.
Sept. 18
11:59 a.m. Illegal parking. Second Avenue NW. While on patrol, an officer observed a vehicle parked at a 45-degree angle halfway in the handicap stop. The vehicle had its rear door open with no one around. The officer waited for the driver to get back to her vehicle. Another car was trying to park in the handicap spot. Spoke with driver, she wasn’t aware of her parking, talked about how it’s a good idea to park correctly so others can park in the handicap spot too.
5:47 p.m. Neighbor dispute. Minnesota Street E. Officers were dispatched to a neighbor dispute. The complainant stated her neighbor was upset because of a post of the complainant’s husband out in the ground. The neighbor thought it was on her property. The complainant put up a fence to keep her dogs contained and to keep the peace. There was a small gap the complainant had a post put in the ground to keep the dogs in. Post was on complainant’s property. Neighbor was upset because a metal pole went missing where the post was. No one knew anything about a metal pole. Complainant said neighbor tried taking the post out again, complainant tried to take the post back then neighbor put her foot in the hole. Neighbor claimed the complainant slammed the post on her foot. No video or independent witnesses. Officers were told to leave by neighbor while talking to her.
Sept. 19
12:04 p.m. Funeral escort. Minnesota Street W. Officer was requested by Daniel Funeral Home and St. Joseph Catholic Church to assist with funeral escort from church to old cemetery. Assisted with traffic and leading procession.
11:27 p.m. Equipment vehicle malfunction. CR 75/College Avenue N. An officer conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle for a brake light out and expired registration. Officer spoke with the driver who only had his window cracked. Driver knew about the registration and the brake light being out. While speaking with driver, he was very irritable about this contact. Officer also was able to smell an odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting from the vehicle. Driver stated he had not been drinking but two of his passengers were. Driver performed field sobriety tests as requested and was even more irritable with the officer as when he was doing the walk and turn he was being difficult and was yelling how many steps he was taking. Driver requested a sergeant and the officer had two other patrols come to scene. Driver provided a breathalyzer sample of .000. Driver requested all of the officers’ business cards and stated he would make a complaint. The officer advised driver how he could do that. Verbal warning for offenses. It should be noted driver was speaking with slurred speech.
