crime

There are multiple reports of vehicle tampering and gas siphoning in Central Minnesota according to Alicia Mages from Tri Country Crimestoppers. She says people are trying car doors and looking to steal items inside. The reports of gas siphoning is somewhat new but yet very concerning.

Cyber attackers managed to access servers at St. Cloud State University this summer.

Authorities used a search warrant at a St. Cloud apartment Thursday afternoon and arrested four people on outstanding warrants.

The St. Cloud Police Department has identified "hot spot" where crime has been committed often and is giving extra attention to those locations. St. Cloud Assistant Police Chief Jeff Oxton joined me on WJON. He says they alert their officers of these locations so they get extra patrol.

Ring Door Bell cameras, drones and cell phone cameras are common now. St. Cloud Assistant Police Chief Jeff Oxton joined me on WJON today. He says St. Cloud police are using camera footage "extensively" in investigations.

A fugitive from Indiana was found and arrested in St. Cloud Wednesday.

The COVID-19 pandemic put a hold or pushed back numerous court trials in Stearns County. Stearns County Attorney Janelle Kendall joined me on WJON today. She says they held 25 jury trials during the pandemic restrictions but are now playing catch up with the trials that were pushed back.

Police arrested a St. Cloud man last week after the suspect practically fell into their lap.

St. Cloud has hired a police officer who is specifically watching out for car theft. St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis joined me on WJON today. He says these thefts are typically happening as crimes of opportunity. Kleis says education is key for people to keep them from becoming victims of these crimes…

A 14-year-old St. Cloud boy faces several charges including robbery, driving a stolen vehicle, DUI, and fleeing police after crashing the car early Friday morning.