Oct. 28 – Officer investigated a complaint of theft.

Oct. 28 – Officer assisted the McLeod County Sheriff’s Office with a complaint of a loose cow wandering around, entering the City limits. Officer tracked down the owner and advised of matter. The cow was secured by the owner.

Oct. 29 – Officer assisted the Winsted Police Department on a bar fight.

Oct. 29 – Officer assisted the Lester Prairie Fire and Rescue on a medical.

Oct. 29 – Officer assisted the McLeod County Sheriff’s Office on a driving complaint. Officer made contact with suspect vehicle. The individual was confused with the information his GPS was instructing him to do and he was taking his eyes off the road to read the GPS. The driver was warned for his conduct and advised to put GPS in a location where he could see it better and concentrate on the roadway.

Oct. 29 – Officer investigated welfare complaint reference dog neglect. The owner of the dog was informed of the statutes and requirements for the animal.

Oct. 30 – Officer assisted the Winsted Police Department on a domestic incident.

Oct. 31 – Officer arrested an adult male for suspicion of DUI. Name withheld pending further investigation and charges.

Oct. 31 – Officer was paged out for a dog complaint.

Oct. 31 – Officer was paged out for an additional dog complaint. Officer impounded the dog at the Lester Prairie Vet Clinic.

Oct. 31 – Officer assisted the Winsted Police Department with an intoxicated male that was out of control.

Nov. 1 – Officer investigated a complaint of juveniles harassing others. Case is pending.

Nov. 2 – Officer responded to a Commercial Burglar Alarm.

Nov. 2 – Officer served a juvenile with trespassing notice and warning from a business in town.

Nov. 3 – Officer investigated a theft of a bike complaint. Case pending.

Nov. 3 – Officer assisted the McLeod County Sheriff’s Office on a suspicious vehicle complaint.

Nov. 3 – Officer investigated a Terroristic Threats complaint involving juveniles. Case pending.

Nov. 3 – Officer investigated suspicious activity around a vacant residence. The matter checked out and all was OK.

During the week there were 22 public assists and 12 additional agency assists in the City.

WEEKLY TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT REPORT:

During the week there were 7 verbal warnings for various traffic violations and no citations issued. There were 6 parking citations issued.

MONTHLY REPORT: October 2009

3 total arrests: 2 warrants, 1 DUI and underage drink and drive.

1 total accident: 1 hit and run.

126 total assists: 24 other agencies, 2 motorists, 45 public (including school patrol), 55 city hall/post office/city park.

75 total complaints: 2 administrative*, 6 animal problems, 2 civil matters (i.e. child custody or prop.), 27 COPS matter (community and DARE), 3 damage to property, 1 dog/cat impound, 2 disturbance/fight, 2 juvenile mischief/curfew, 2 loud noise/noise complaints, 9 medical/fire (assists to LPFR), 1 motor vehicle tampering, 1 open doors (public and businesses), 1 public safety concerns, 1 school liaison issue, 7 suspicious activity/vehicles, 3 trespass, 3 thefts - misd. (less than $250), 2 911 “hang ups” or “miss dials.”

16 total citations: 1 careless or reckless driving; 3 no proof of vehicle insurance, 3 seat belt violation, 3 speed, 1 stop sign, 1 underage consumption/possession, 4 administrative parking (city citations).

56 verbal/written warnings.

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