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Lester Prairie Police Report

Herald Journal, Sept. 8, 2008

Aug. 27 – Assisted McLeod County Social Services with a daycare background.

Aug. 27 – Attended the school open house and assisted with the school patrol presentation.

Aug. 27 – Investigated a complaint of juvenile mischief. The officer spoke with the juvenile and advised her to stop her disruptive behavior.

Aug. 28 – Assisted the Winsted Police Department with a felony warrant arrest.

Aug. 29 – Assisted McLeod County Social Services with a daycare background.

Aug. 29 – Investigated a complaint of an individual shooting a bow and arrow within city limits. The officer located the person and advised them it was illegal to do in city limits.

Aug. 29 – Investigated a complaint of a burglary. A vacant home was “broken into” and several items taken in the 2000 block of Hope Ave.

Aug. 29 – Assisted the Lester Prairie First Responders with a medical.

Aug. 29 – Investigated a complaint of a suspicious person or activity. The officer checked on the person and all was O.K.

Aug. 30 – Investigated two complaints of habitual barking dogs. The officer spoke with the owner of the dogs and advised them of the city ordinance.

Aug. 30 – Assisted the Lester Prairie First Responders with a medical.

Aug. 30 – Assisted the Brownton Police Department with an attempt to locate.

Aug. 30 – Investigated a complaint of juveniles in the city park after hours. The officer informed the juveniles of the violation and located cigarettes on one. A citation was issued to a juvenile male for possession of tobacco under 18 YOA.

Aug. 30 – Investigated a complaint of a habitual barking dog. The officer was unable to locate a problem.

Aug. 30 – Investigated a complaint of an illegal fire. The officer checked on the fire and advised the homeowner to “calm” the fire.

Aug. 31 – Investigated a complaint of juvenile mischief. The officer spoke with a group of juvenile males that were throwing rocks at dogs.

Aug. 31 – Assisted the McLeod County Sheriff’s Office with a “large fire” complaint.

Aug. 31 – Transported a mentally challenged adult male back to his residence.

Aug. 31 – Investigated a complaint of suspicious activity. The officer initiated a traffic stop and issued four underage / minor consumption of alcohol citations.

Sept. 1 – Investigated a complaint of a civil dispute. The dispute is in Hutchinson and was forwarded to the Hutchinson Police Services.

Sept. 2 – Assisted the Winsted Police Department with an attempt to locate.

WEEKLY TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT REPORT

There were twenty-nine verbal or written warnings for traffic or equipment violations. There were seven traffic or equipment citations issued for the following: Speed (4), failure to stop at a stop sign, driving with a suspended license and no proof of vehicle insurance.

There were no administrative parking citations issued.

MONTHLY REPORT: Aug. 2008

5 total arrests: 2 warrants, 1 assault, 2 DUI or underage drink and drive.

1 total accident: 1 10-50 (property damage).

93 total assists: 27 other agencies, 9 motorists, 11 public (including school patrol), 46 city hall/post office/city park.

86 total complaints: 2 administrative***, 3 alarms, 5 animal problems, 3 assaults (domestics and misdemeanors), 2 blight/junk investigations, 1 burglary, 1 illegal burning, 2 civil matters (i.e. child custody or prop.), 9 COPS matter (community and DARE), 1 criminal sexual conduct, 1 damage to prop./vandalism, 3 dog/cat impounds, 1 domestic disturbance (no arrest), 1 disturbance/fight, 1 fraud/forged documents, 11 juvenile mischief/curfew, 3 loud noise/noise complaints, 11 medicals/fires (assists to LPFD), 2 mental health/detox (HOLD), 2 open doors (public and businesses), 4 parking problems, 1 predatory offender reg. violation, 8 suspicious activity/vehicles, 1 trespass, 5 thefts - misd. (less than $250), 1 terroristic threats, 1 911 ”hang ups” or “miss dials”.

49 total citations: 1 driving after revocation (DL), 1 driving after suspension (DL), 1 expired registration, 1 illegal lane use, 1 juvenile curfew/habitual runaway, 1 no Minnesota drivers license, 4 no proof of vehicle insurance, 1 seat belt violation, 30 speed, 2 stop sign, 1 tobacco possession < 18 YOA, 5 underage consumption/possession.

94 verbal/written warnings.

***Administrative complaints would include the following: permit to purchase, liquor license backgrounds, delinquent city bills, and compliance checks.