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Sept. 1
8:03 a.m. Vandalism. 5th Street N. Officers were called to a report of vandalism to a vehicle. The caller stated someone had dumped flour on her vehicle overnight. The vehicle was not damaged.
Sept. 2
2:51 p.m. Dumping. 24th Street N. While on routine patrol an officer observed a mattress lying at the end of a dead-end road. The officer contacted the street department to have the mattress removed.
10:37 p.m. Suspicious activity. 11th Street N. Officers were called to a report of kids ringing doorbells in the area. The officers were able to locate the two juveniles who apologized for their actions. The juveniles stated they would go back to the houses the next day to apologize to the residents.
Sept. 3
11:36 a.m. Alarm. 10th Avenue N. Officers were called to a report of an ambush alarm at a bank. The officers arrived at the location while dispatch called the bank. An employee stepped out and spoke with officers and informed them the alarm had been accidentally set off. The officers checked the bank and there were no problems.
4:24 p.m. Driving complaint. CR 1/Hwy 15. Officers were called to a report of a driver swerving in and out of traffic and cutting people off. The caller stated there were kids in the car as well. Officers searched the area and were unable to locate the vehicle. The officer sent a notice to the registered owner of the vehicle. No further action was taken.
Sept. 4
7:44 a.m. Alarm. 2nd Street S. Officers were dispatched to an alarm at a business. Upon arrival the officers made contact with an employee who stated they had called the alarm company with a cancel code, but it was too late.
9:33 a.m. Fireworks. 15th Street S. Officers were dispatched to a report of fireworks in the area. The caller stated he heard a loud bang while he was out in his garage. The officers searched the area and were unable to locate the source.
Sept. 5
3:10 p.m. Traffic stop. Scout Drive/Pinecone Road S. While on patrol, an officer observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed in a construction zone. The officer made a traffic stop and issued the driver a citation for driving 45 mph in a 30-mph zone.
4:03 p.m. Noise complaint. 11th Street S. Officers were dispatched to a noise complaint. The caller described the sound as that of a cannon. The officers made contact with the owners who stated they were doing some target practice.
Sept. 6
9:49 p.m. Animal complaint. 1st Avenue N. Officers were dispatched to a report of “strange creatures” in a person’s yard. Upon arrival the officer observed several duck decoys in the callers yard. The callers neighbor came out and advised it was a practical joke. No further action was taken
Sept. 7
12:31 p.m. Suspicious activity. Twin Rivers Court. Officers were dispatched to a report of a person sitting in the grass outside a gas station taking pictures of the business. Officers made contact with the individual who identified himself as a reporter for the St. Cloud Times. He was doing a story on gas prices in the area.
9:36 p.m. Gunshot. 21st Avenue N. Officers were dispatched to a report of gunshots in the area. The officer arrived and located several juveniles. The officer spoke with them, and they stated it was fireworks, not gunshots. The officer spoke with one of the juvenile’s mother and advised her of the situation.