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Police Report Vehicle Crashes Into Building: Monday, Feb 20, 2012

A driver Tim Cooney, age 52 of St. Joseph fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into the Traut Wells building at 141 28th Ave So. on Monday, February 20th, 2012.  The accident occured at 2119 hours where Cooney's vehicle entered the building about half a car length casing interior and enterior damage to the building and car.  No injuries were reported as a result of the crash.

Police Department is investigating 5 business burglaries

Waite Park Police Department is investigating 5 business burglaries that occurred in the overnight hours between 1/4/12 and 1/5/12. 4 of the burglaries occurred on Great Oak Drive and another occurred on 3rd St NE in Waite Park. Some of the items taken include laptops, cash, a drill, a vacuum, and a first aid kit.

Waite Park Police is asking that all businesses report any suspicious activity or vehicles in the area.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Waite Park Police at (320) 251‐3281 or the Tri‐County Crime Stoppers at 800‐255‐1301 or www.tricountycrimestoppers.org.

PARADE LINEUP and Route (Road Closures)

Public Annoucement - Road Closure   Waite Park Family Fun Fest (Spass Tag) Saturday, June 11, 2011
Parade Lineup begins at 1200 on 3rd Street North and the Parade begins at 2 PM

On Saturday June 11, 2011 the following street closures will be in affect:
1.  3rd Street North from 4th Avenue North to 10th Avenue North will be closed from 1200-1600. 

2.  5th Avenue North from 1st Street North to 3rd Street North from 1200-1600.

3.  1st Street North from 5th Avenue North to 13th Avenue North from 1200-1600

4.  3rd Street North from 10th Ave. to 15th Ave. will be closed from 1400-1600 during the Fun Fest Parade.

5.  13th Ave North from 1st Street North to 3rd Street North will be closed  all day for the parade and activities in Community Park.

Waite Park Police report capture of stolen truck, 4 wheelers and trailer

May 2, 2011
Waite Park Police Report
Possession of Stolen Property

Chase Hadapp, 20, and a 17 year old, both out of Willmar, are arrested for Felony Possession of Stolen Property.

Waite Park Police report stabbing in self defense.

Doyle Maurice Dent, 33, was treated for non life threatening injuries at the St. Cloud Hospital after he allegidly committed a domestic assault of a 26 year old female in Waite Park.  Dent has been arrested for Felony Domestic Strangulation and Felony Domestic Assault.

Cold Spring Middle School Student found with gun in school today.

April 12, 2011
ROCORI Middle School
Cold Spring, Minnesota USA

Official Announcement from School Superintendent Scott Staska,

On April 12, 2011, at approximately 9:00 a.m., students reported to the ROCORI Middle School principal that they thought they saw another student with a gun in that student’s locker.  The principal, Cheryl Schmidt, took immediate action with the reporting students and was able to identify the student offender and the locker.  The principal moved directly to the locker and was able to secure the weapon.

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Waite Park Accident Reported: Van Rollover

Police Report: Black Bear Sighting

UPDATE: 08/19/2010 Waite Park has received 4 additional reports of bear sightings in Waite Park. One report indicated the bear may have been in the Sunwood Park/Discovery School area. Three additional reports came from the County Road 137 area.
DNR officials recommend removing bird feeders and food opportunities from your yard for up to two weeks.
Waite Park Police will continue to update the public for safety reasons.

On 08/18/10 the Waite Park Police Department received two reports of a black bear sighting in the 3000 block of County Road 137 near Bel Clare Acres. Bear was sighted taking food from bird feeders. If you see the bear, please contact the Waite Park Police Department at 320‐251‐3281 or the DNR at 320‐255‐4224 immediately and report the bears location.

WAITE PARK POLICE UPDATE: Robbery February 13, 2010

 On  Saturday 2-13-10 at 6:00 p.m. Waite Park Police was called to an apartment at 601 7th St. S..   Victim stated he was given a ride home.  When they arrived at 601 7th St. S. the suspects demanded money.   A pocket knife was displayed.   Suspects did take some cash from the residence along with a DVD player.   A vehicle description was given and put out to area law enforcement.

On 2-15-10 at approx. 12:30 A.M.  a Waite Park Officer saw the vehicle on 3rd St. N. in Waite Park.  The vehicle was stopped  on 44th Ave . N. in the City of  St. Cloud.   Christopher Smith 21 yrs.  old and MaCarthur Hicks 23 yrs.  were arrested for strong arm robbery and taken to the Stearns  County Jail.  They are being held for court.

St. Cloud Police Dept. assisted Waite Park.

Waite Park Police Update: 2nd Degree Assault Charges - Sherell Williams

January 7, 2010
Waite Park Police Report

Police report Coin Thefts @ Newspaper Vending Machines

Waite Park, Minnesota,  USA
January 5th, 2010 Police Press Release

WAITE PARK POLICE UPDATE:

On 11/18/2009 at 2327 officers from Waite Park PD were sent to the 100 block of 3rd Ave N on a Hit & Run Traffic crash.  A deputy from the Stearns County Sheriff's Office who was in the area spotted the suspect vehicle who then fled from police.  After a short pursuit the vehicle was stopped and the driver taken into custody.  Investigation revealed that the driver hit the railroad tracks crossing 3rd Avenue causing his car to leave the roadway striking a tree (knocking it over) and a boat parked between two houses.  The vehicle now heavily damaged tried to leave the area before being spotted by police.  Arrested for Fleeing from Police and DWI Test Refusal was Dwayne Lavonne Winston age 30 of Waite Park.    

Police Report UNDER AGE DRINKING/DRIVING

On 9- 17- 2009 at 0023 hours a Waite Park Officer attempted to stop a vehicle on 7th Street S for traveling 45 mph 

in a 30 mph zone. The suspect vehicle driven by Alexander James Horn, 19, of St. Cloud, did not stop for the officer 

and a pursuit began. 

Horn continued into a residental area, not stopping for a stop sign, and turned off his headlights. He then pulled 

into a driveway and attempted to turn the vehicle around. The officer stopped his squad car in front of Horn's 

vehicle and Horn exited his vehicle where he was placed under arrest. The pursuit last 1/3 mile with speeds 

reaching 60 mph. 

Field sobriety tests were performed and Horn was arrested for Under 21 Drinking and Driving and Fleeing in a 

Motor Vehicle. He was transported and booked into Stearns County Jail.

NAME... the new Police Dog

The Waite Park Police Department would like to announce we will soon be retiring one of our Police K9 dogs, Ranger. Due to a generous donation from the Waite Park Westside Liquor store, the Waite Park Police Department will be able to replace K9 Ranger with a new dog. A box has been set up at Westside Liquor for area residents to place suggestions for a name for the new dog. 

Please take the time to stop in at Westside Liquor, located at 45 Waite Avenue N, thank them for their support of our local Police K9 program and submit your name for our new K9.

Special thank you to Westside Liquor who is also a proud sponsor of DigElog WAITE PARK.

 
Westside Liquor Website