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Oct. 18
12:03 a.m. Traffic stop. Second Street S. While on routine patrol, an officer observed a vehicle in front of him that didn’t have working license plate lights. The officer stopped the vehicle. The officer notified the driver the reason for the stop. The officer then asked for the driver’s license and proof of insurance on the vehicle. The driver stated she didn’t have proof of insurance with her. The officer issued the driver a citation for no proof of insurance. She was warned for other violations and released.
2:54 p.m. Traffic stop. Riverside Avenue S. While on routine patrol, an officer observed a vehicle approach her squad at a high rate of speed. The officer stopped the vehicle as it turned into a residential driveway. The driver was stopped and stated she believed the speed limit was 40 mph. The officer advised the driver that it was 30 mph. The driver provided a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance. The officer issued the driver a verbal warning for the violation.
4:59 p.m. Medical. Riverside Avenue N. Officers were dispatched for a 54-year-old female who was dizzy and disoriented. Officers arrived on scene and located the woman. Officers obtained vitals and administered oxygen. Gold Cross paramedics arrived on scene and transported the woman to the St. Cloud Hospital.
Oct. 19
4:50 a.m. Medical. First Street N.E. Officers were dispatched to Country Manor for a male resident who had fallen and was now bleeding. Upon arrival, there were staff members present in the room. The male was conscious but confused, repeating himself many times. Officers provided oxygen and additional assistance. Gold Cross paramedics arrived on scene and transported the man to the St. Cloud Hospital.
Oct. 20
1:13 p.m. Accident. Pinecone Road S. While on routine patrol an officer observed a vehicle parked on the curb of the roundabout. The officer found the vehicle had just been involved in a crash. The second vehicle involved in the crash was located in the parking lot of SuperAmerica. Vehicle #1 was northbound on Pinecone Road and was attempting to travel eastbound. Vehicle #2 was southbound on Pinecone Road and was using the roundabout to go eastbound. Vehicle #1 failed to yield to Vehicle #2, which was in the roundabout. Vehicle #1 had driver’s-side damage, and Vehicle #2 had front-passenger-side damage. Photos of the damage were taken, and an accident exchange form was issued to both drivers.
Oct. 21
3:55 p.m. Accident. Hwy 15/CR 1. An officer was dispatched for a vehicle accident that took place at the intersection of Hwy 15 and CR 1. The officer arrived on scene and obtained information from all three drivers who were involved. Photos of the damage to each vehicle were taken. All three drivers stated they were southbound on Hwy 15. Vehicles #1 and #2 were stopped at the light when Vehicle #3 struck Vehicle #2 in a rear-end collision causing Vehicle #2 to rear end Vehicle #1. All vehicles met at the McDonald’s near the intersection to exchange information. No medical assistance was requested, and an accident exchange form was filled out and issued to all drivers.
2:41 p.m. Medical. Fourth Avenue S./Third Street S. Officers were dispatched for a 70-year-old female who had collapsed. Upon arrival, the female was seated with the assistance of a witness. The female had a cut above her right eye that was bleeding. The female could answer some questions but struggled to believe she had fallen. She was transported to the St. Cloud Hospital due to a possible head injury.
Oct. 23
6:42 a.m. Traffic stop. Riverside Avenue N. While on routine patrol, an officer observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. The officer took rear radar and locked the target vehicle in at 44 mph in a posted 30-mph zone. The vehicle was stopped as it pulled into a local business. The officer advised the driver the reason for the stop, and he admitted he was driving too fast. The officer issued the driver a citation for speed and warned him for other violations.