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Oct. 19
11:36 a.m. Gun shot. Fifth Avenue S. A report was made regarding an accidental gun discharge. Two adult males were looking at a gun and accidentally discharged the weapon, injuring one male. The bullet went through his hand and a wall. No other injuries.
6:36 p.m. Traffic stop. Riverside Avenue. A vehicle was witnessed traveling 47 mph in a posted 30-mph zone. The driver stated he was unaware of his speed or the speed limit. He was issued a citation and released.
Oct. 20
10:23 a.m. Traffic stop. Riverside Avenue. A vehicle was witnessed traveling 55 mph in a posted 40-mph zone. The driver stated she was unaware of her speed. She was issued a citation and released.
10:13 p.m. Person assist. First Street S. An emergency call was placed that an elderly male had fallen and his wife could not help him up. Officers arrived and assisted in getting him in a chair. The male stated he no longer needed assistance.
Oct. 21
5:33 p.m. Theft. Walmart. A female was witnessed attempting to leave the store with unpaid merchandise. The female did not immediately admit to the theft. She was issued a citation and released.
10:38 p.m. Traffic stop. Highway 15. A vehicle was witnessed traveling 77 mph in a posted 60-mph zone. The driver stated he was unaware of his speed. He was issued a citation and released.
Oct. 22
8:32 a.m. Gas leak. Troop Drive. A report was made regarding a gas line that had been accidentally cut. Officers cleared the adjoining buildings and blocked the road until Sartell Fire arrived and pinched the line.
Oct. 23
12:58 p.m. Theft. Walmart. A juvenile male was witnessed attempting to leave the store with unpaid merchandise. He admitted to the theft. His mother was contacted. He was issued a citation and then released.
Oct. 24
3:45 p.m. Traffic stop. Riverside Avenue. After checking a vehicle’s registration, it was found the driver had a revoked license. The driver stated she was aware of the status. She was issued a citation and released to a valid driver.
11:45 p.m. Loud music. Troop Drive. A complaint was made regarding loud music coming from a residence. An officer went to the area and was unable to hear any music.
Oct. 25
10:24 p.m. Traffic Stop. First Street NE. A vehicle was witnessed traveling 47 mph in a posted 30-mph zone. The driver stated she was unaware of her speed or the limit. She was issued a citation and released.
10:40 p.m. Abuse. CR 120. A complaint was made regarding an adult female yelling at a child. Officers arrived and spoke with the mother who stated she was upset because the child had run off in the store and she couldn’t find her. Officers spoke with the child to verify her safety. The child and mother were released.
Oct. 26
4:26 a.m. Verbal. Amber Avenue S. A complaint was made regarding a male attempting to kick open a door and wanting to come inside a residence. Officers arrived and the female denied a male being there and stated she just wanted to go to bed. The female finally admitted to the male being at the residence but that he had left. Officers checked the residence for the male and could not locate him.
4:37 p.m. Traffic stop. Pinecone Road. A vehicle was witnessed traveling 57 mph in a posted 40-mph zone. The driver stated she was unaware of the speed limit. She was issued a citation and released.
Oct. 27
3:45 a.m. Domestic. Riverside Avenue. A report was made regarding a male and female physically fighting. Officers arrived and found both parties sitting outside. Both denied the argument becoming physical. The male agreed to leave the residence for the night. An officer transported him to a relative’s residence.
12:54 p.m. Traffic stop. Benton Drive. After checking a vehicle’s registration, it was found the driver had a revoked license. The driver was aware of his revoked status and was unable to provide insurance on the vehicle. The driver was issued a citation for both violations and the vehicle was towed.
Oct. 28
10:38 a.m. Traffic stop. Riverside Avenue. After checking a vehicle’s registration, it was found the driver had a suspended license. The driver stated she was unaware of the suspended status but was aware of the expired registration. She was issued a citation for both violations and released to a valid driver.
6:07 p.m. Traffic stop. Riverside Avenue. A driving complaint was made regarding a vehicle crossing the center line several times. Officers were able to locate the vehicle and witnessed the vehicle cross the center line another time. It was found the driver was scratching off a lottery ticket at the time. He was issued a citation for inattentive driving and released.
