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Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force

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On February 28, and March 1, 2018 the Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force executed multiple search warrants following a long term investigation into the sales and distribution of methamphetamine. Eleven search warrants were executed at nine different locations in Sartell, Sauk Rapids, St. Cloud, Benton and Stearns Counties. Over eight pounds of methamphetamine and … [Read more...] about Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force

City of Bowlus Thefts

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Morrison County Sheriff Shawn Larsen reports that charges are pending against 20-year-old, Joshua Johanson from Bowlus, MN and a 13-year-old juvenile male from Holdingford, MN for their involvement in several thefts in the city of Bowlus, Morrison County. On 02-25-2018 at approximately 5:54 am, a Bowlus resident called the sheriff’s office and reported a vehicle theft. The … [Read more...] about City of Bowlus Thefts

Freeport Thefts

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On February 21st, two thefts were reported in the Freeport area. The first was reported at 9:29 a.m. at a business in the 300 block of Industrial Drive. Sometime overnight, the suspects cut a lock to gain entrance into the fenced in yard. While in the yard, the suspects took several Rigid brand stackable tool boxes and a storage cart. In addition to those items, they took three … [Read more...] about Freeport Thefts