Jan. 27 – A person reported received a call stating that another person got shot and requested a welfare check. The person was fine. HLPD talked with reporting party and she claims that the call came from an unknown number.

Jan. 27 – A citizen had questions regarding motor vehicles that were traded. The person traded a vehicle for a different vehicle. The buyer now wanted his vehicle back. There was no cash exchanged and title paperwork was used in the trade. HLPD advised the person about the applicable laws.

Jan. 28 – A citizen voiced concern to the HLWW High School Athletic Director regarding improper parking near the handicapped spaces and available lane usage for emergency vehicles.HLPD checked the area and no problem was observed.

Jan. 29 – WCSO assisted HLPD in checking on a strong smell of natural gas near city hall.

Jan. 29 – HLPD assisted Buffalo PD with a case.

Jan. 29 – HLPD located the owner of a set of vehicle keys that were left at HLWW High School.

Jan. 30 – WCSO assisted HLPD with a domestic on Shoreline Dr.

Jan. 30 – Howard Lake Ambulance handled a medical on 6th Ave.

Jan. 30 – HLPD received a report of a traffic complaint on silver colored Jeep Grand Cherokee traveling westbound on Highway 12. The vehicle, reportedly swerving and driving erratically. The vehicle was located and stopped in Cokato by a Wright County Sheriff Deputy.

Jan. 30 – HLPD assisted WCSO with a traffic complaint on Co Rd 5. The vehicle was not located.

Jan. 30 – HLPD assisted WCSO with a traffic stop on Hwy 12. The driver of the vehicle had an expired driver license.

Jan. 31 – HLPD received a report about a possible fraud. A male claimed to be stranded in Florida and needed financial assistance. No money was lost.

Feb. 1 – HLPD received a report of a runaway on 11th Ave. The runaway was later located and returned home.

Feb. 1 – HLPD and Howard Lake Ambulance responded to a medical on 9th St. A person was having chest pain and stomach pain. He was transported to the University of Minnesota Hospital.

Feb. 1 – HLPD assisted a person who had locked himself out of his home on 5th Ave.

Feb. 1 – HLPD received a report of a stolen cat on 7th Ave. HLPD discovered that the cat was given to a family member.

Feb. 1 – A person requested information regarding a car that she owns being stolen. HLPD checked reports as well as Wright County’s and there was nothing on file about the situation.

Feb. 1 – HLPD received a report of a runaway. The parent wanted him advised to return home.

Feb. 1 – A person requested a welfare check after unable to make contact with her brother on Shoreline Dr. HLPD made contact with her brother and he advised that everything was fine.

Feb. 1 – HLPD and HL Ambulance responded to a medical. The complainant was transported to Ridgeview hospital for shortness of breath.

Feb. 2 – Concerned citizens called HLPD reporting that a resident Co Rd 6 was not shoveling their sidewalks clean after the snowfalls making them slippery. The sidewalks appeared to be cleaned by the means of a snowblower however there was still some snow left on the sidewalks making them slippery.

Feb. 2 – HLPD received a report of a found bag near Highway 12 and Keats Ave. At the same time the owner contacted WCSO regarding his lost bag. The bag was turned over to the owner.

Feb. 2 – HLPD received information about a warrant. WCSO later arrested the person.

Feb. 2 – HLPD assisted WCSO with a traffic complaint on Hwy. 12. After checking the area HLPD was unable to locate the vehicle in question.

Feb. 2 – HLPD and HL Ambulance received a report of a medical on Shoreline Dr. The complainant was having difficulty breathing. HL Ambulance transported the patient to Buffalo Hospital.