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The C-R-T arrested 35-year-old Katrina Johnson without incident in the 1500 block of 16th avenue South and sent her to the Benton County Jail for outstanding felony and gross misdemeanor warrants for theft and receiving stolen property out of Lakeville, MN. Johnson was also arrested for alleged thefts from several St. Cloud residences.

The CRT arrested 60-year-old Thomas Forcier of St. Cloud for multiple warrants as well as stalking and protection order violations.

The St. Cloud Police Department is reporting a stolen vehicle on the 10 block of 32nd Avenue North. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crimestoppers joined me on WJON. She says the vehicle is a blue 2015 Chevy Silverado with chrome running boards with license plate NBW 040.

Big Lake residents have reported getting a phone call from someone claiming to be with the Big Lake Police Department. The caller says there’s a fine that’s owed, or you didn’t show up for a court hearing.

Waite Park Police is reporting a backpack was stolen from a vehicle behind a strip mall on the 100 block of 2nd Street South.

Waite Park Police is reporting some vehicle break-ins. One is on the 200 block of 13th Avenue North where a hand gun was taken from a vehicle. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crimestoppers joined me on WJON. She says the gun was in a small blue travel bag.

The St. Cloud Police Department is reporting a burglary on 1300 block of 15th Street North. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crimestoppers joined me on WJON. She explains that a garage was forcibly entered and a black Masterbuilt Smoker was taken.

The Better Business Bureau is warning new business owners about a new scam that's making its way around the area.

Stearns County authorities are still looking for clues in a 20-year-old case.

The BBB warns of Breast Cancer Awareness charity scams happening in the month of October. Here's what you need to know.