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Published May 12, 2009, 07:53 AM

Parolee picked up for drugs, paraphernalia

A 43-year-old man living at Cudd’s trailer court was arrested at his home Friday morning for possession of marijuana, methamphetamines and drug-smoking pipes. The arrest followed a routine checkup visit by the man’s parole agent, accompanied by a local patrol officer.

By: Phil Pfuehler, River Falls Journal

A 43-year-old man living at Cudd’s trailer court was arrested at his home Friday morning for possession of marijuana, methamphetamines and drug-smoking pipes. The arrest followed a routine checkup visit by the man’s parole agent, accompanied by a local patrol officer.

The man allegedly admitted that he smokes meth and pot, though he said some of the evidence seized at his place belonged to a roommate.

The man was taken to jail. The district attorney will review the case.

During the past week police were kept busy with incidents relating to drinking. House parties were on the upswing as the UW-River Falls campus entered its final week set aside for exams.

There were a number of arrests for underage drinking, some right on Main Street, with students holding beers after coming from parties.

Also, police:

  • Cited a 22-year-old UW-RF student for property damage in the 900 block of Sycamore Street Friday evening. Officers were called there because some young men from a large house party had uprooted and taken a street sign. The 22-year-old man was the key suspect. He was given a $235 fine and will be asked to pay restitution to the city.

  • Investigated two broken windows at Associated Dentists, 650 S. Main St., last week. A rock was found inside the building. The search is still on for suspects.

  • Arrested for shoplifting at Kwik Trip a 14-year-old local girl who was then referred to juvenile court. The girl allegedly stole two Snickers candy bars Saturday afternoon. A clerk stopped her outside, brought her back in, but she managed to run away. Thanks to surveillance video, the girl was recognized. When she was questioned at home, she denied stealing. Her parents were shown a video picture of the girl at Kwik Trip. They confirmed it was their daughter. The girl then admitted to the theft, but said she threw the candy bars away. Kwik Trip also gave her a no-trespass order.

    For more Police Beat, please read the May 13 print edition of the River Falls Journal.

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