crime

The Minnesota State Troopers are cracking down on distracted drivers. State Trooper Sargent Jesse Grabow joined me on WJON. He says he sees people everyday looking at their phones and holding their phone while driving, which is against the law.

The St. Cloud Police Department are reporting a burglary on 2500 block of 2nd Street South where a business was entered after hours and lottery tickets were taken.

Members of the Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force made a large drug bust in St. Cloud Wednesday.

Wright County authorities are investigating a string of vehicle break-ins on Sunday.

Scams in Central Minnesota continue to be a problem. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crimestoppers indicates the text message or email, that some may have received, indicates that the person's USPS package has arrived at the warehouse.

One person is jailed and authorities are looking for two others after a drive-by shooting in Willmar Thursday.

The Waite Park Police Department are reporting a vehicle was entered, gift cards were taken and items were thrown throughout the vehicle. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crimestoppers says this happened on the 500 block of 10th Avenue South.

Waite Park Police are reporting a stolen vehicle on the 1100 block of 7th Street South. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crimestoppers indicates it was a gray Dodge Journey with Wisconsin License ALJ 917. She says there is a hole in the rear bumper.

The Stearns County Sheriff's Office is launching a new program to help jail inmates create positive change through education.

Waite Park Police are reporting that a resident called stating that someone was trying to break into their garage on the 100 block of 10th Avenue North between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crimestoppers says the person trying to break in was shinning flashlights on their cameras.