On the morning of March 24th, 2016, the Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force conducted a search warrant at the address of 1021 15th Avenue SE, in the City of St. Cloud. The warrant was based off of information and neighborhood complaints regarding the occupants of the residence selling controlled substances.
During the search of the property, prescription pills, along with a quantity of methamphetamine was located. Drug paraphernalia commonly used for smoking methamphetamine was also found throughout the house.
Commander Soyka reports that at the time of the warrant 4 adult females were present. The renter of the residence was identified as Laurie Olson, 46 yo, of St. Cloud. She is expected to be charged with 5th degree felony possession of a controlled substance based on the items located and where they were found. The other 3 females present will not be charged.
The St. Cloud Police Department SWAT team assisted in the execution of the search warrant. The task force was also assisted by the Sherburne County Sheriff’s Office. The Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force is comprised of officers from the St. Cloud, Little Falls and Sauk Rapids Police Departments along with Sheriff’s deputies from Stearns, Benton, Todd, Morrison and Sherburne Counties.