The following incidents were reported to River Falls Police Department April 8-17.

Tuesday, April 8

• Officers were dispatched at 9:33 p.m. to Positive Alternatives (2860 Williams Ave.) for two runaway juveniles. They were spotted twice in town, once near Hazel Street, another time near Main and Union streets, but they ran from officers. They returned to the group home at 12:05 a.m.
• Police responded at 11:20 p.m. to a domestic at Grimm Hall (750 E. Cascade Ave.) in which a man choked, pushed, punched and threatened his girlfriend after an argument about a laptop. After interviewing both parties and viewing a Snapchat video of the woman asking the man to leave and him lunging at her, police arrested Garret M. Greschner, 19, New Richmond, for substantial battery – intend bodily harm, battery, disorderly conduct, and strangulation or suffocation. The woman and her friends detailed months of severe abuse to police. The woman had bruising around her neck; she was later treated at an area hospital where they confirmed she’d been assaulted. UW-River Falls officials required Greschner to move out of the dorms.

Wednesday, April 9

Andrea Lynn Goetz, 50, River Falls, was cited $250 for theft – movable property after being caught on camera stealing medical supplies at 7:18 p.m. from the medicine cabinet at Glen Park Pavilion (361 W. Park St.) She stole numerous items, including five Aspirin packs, three antacid packs, one Ibuprofen pack, three sting relief packs and a box of 100 Band-aids. At first she denied taking the items, but when she learned there were cameras inside, she pulled the items out of her glove box.

Thursday, April 10

• Officers were dispatched to a disturbance between two male coworkers at 5:35 p.m. at Kwik Trip (1238 N. Main St.) The two men, who work together elsewhere, ran into each other at the gas station and apparently don’t get along. After reviewing video footage in which Nicholas Russell Gene Wallace, 28, River Falls, can be seen and heard shouting things at his coworker, who ignored him, Wallace was cited $187 for disorderly conduct. He at one point drove around his coworker, who was getting gas, blocked him in and almost hit another pedestrian.

Jason John Zambrano, 51, St. Paul, was cited $124 for operate motor vehicle without insurance, $124 for operate without valid license, $98.80 for non-registration of vehicle/auto and $187 for hit and run – unattended vehicle after striking a legally parked 2012 Toyota Prius, owned by Tristan Sprague-Williams, River Falls, at 11:32 p.m. in the 200 block of Union Street, causing functional damage to the mirror. Zambrano denied driving his vehicle, a 2001 Buick Lesabre, but it was seen by officers prior to the crash without damage. Police located him at a sober living house and cited him.

Friday, April 11

• Police responded at 8:18 a.m. to 1305 W. Division St. where a resident reported finding a firearm with a scratched off serial number. He told police his mother had acquired it in a box of items years ago at an auction in Rhinelander. When he realized it had a scratched off serial number, he turned it over to police.
• Officers were dispatched at 9:12 a.m. to River Falls Public Library (140 Union St.) for a theft. A man using the alias Ben Jacob Pavelka, Hudson, had rented 12 video games costing $395.72 over the course of several days and failed to return them. One game was found in a local pawn shop. The library director said multiple libraries have had trouble with the man, whose real name is Nathaniel James Johnson, 36, Woodbury, Minn., renting games and selling them. He was located booked into the St. Croix County Jail on unrelated charges. The case is under investigation.
• At 11:50 a.m., a 17-year-old juvenile male was cited $73.60 for vaping and possessing a tobacco vape at River Falls High School (818 Cemetery Road). He was using the vape in the bathroom. He was also suspended from school.
• At 11:57 a.m., police warned a parent for aggressive behavior that had occurred the previous day at the end of the school day at River Falls Public Montessori (421 W. Maple St.) A boy was asked twice to move away from his sister while she was performing safety patrol duties for fear he would distract her. When staff approached their dad, waiting in a nearby vehicle, he called the staff member a bitch and revved his engine several times. He also refused to communicate with the assistant principal and said his son was being targeted for a totally “appropriate interaction.
• A 17-year-old River Falls juvenile was cited $124 for habitual truancy at 2:36 p.m. at River Falls High School (818 Cemetery Road).
• Police responded at 4:35 p.m. to a home in the 200 block of West Johnson Street for an out-of-control juvenile. The juvenile, who has autism, was upset about not going to a baseball game. His father said he hit, slapped and kicked him multiple times. The boy went with his grandparents for the evening to prevent further escalation and his social worker was informed.
• Paul Lewis Helton, 51, River Falls, was arrested for three warrants, possession of methamphetamine, possess drug paraphernalia and possession of THC after a traffic stop for having the wrong plates on a vehicle at 5:05 p.m. at Kwik Trip (1536 Cemetery Road). Helton said he just bought the vehicle from a couple in Beldenville and put his van plates on it. The couple confirmed they had sold the vehicle to someone for cash. The vehicle smelled of marijuana. Inside police found several glass bubble smoking devices, a baggie of methamphetamine, and marijuana. Passenger Charlene Ann Stuart, 53, River Falls, was also arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possess drug paraphernalia and possession of THC. Both were transported to Pierce County Jail without incident.

Sunday, April 13

• Matthew Adam Green-Robinson, 26, River Falls, was arrested and cited $250 for operating while revoked (alcohol related) after a traffic stop at 7:28 p.m. at Cascade Avenue and Spruce Street. He was transported to Pierce County Jail while his passengers waited for a ride.
• Police were informed of two juvenile runaways at 9 p.m. at Positive Alternatives (2860 Williams Ave.) Police spotted the teens near the River Falls Golf Club (2120 E. Division St.), but they took off running. They later returned to the juvenile facility on their own.
• Officers found a female Black Lab running loose at 5 a.m. at Kimberly Circle and Greenwood Valley Drive. The dog had no chip; officers took it to River Bluff Humane Society in Red Wing, where it was treated for a UTI.

Monday, April 14

• A 12-year-old student was cited $98.80 for habitual truancy at 8 a.m. at Meyer Middle School (230 N. Ninth St.)
• At 10:23 a.m., the School Resource Officer attempted to address truancy issues with a parent at Meyer Middle School (230 N. Ninth St.) The student has been absent for 1 out of every 3 days the entire school year, many times with no parent explanation. The school is trying to work with the parents to resolve the issue.
• Officers responded to a domestic disturbance between mother and son at 11:14 a.m. at an apartment in River Falls. A man had punched his mother in the face when she asked him to leave. He said he was mad his mother interrupted him playing a game on his phone. Police arrested Garrett Allen Pressley, 27, Eau Claire, for domestic battery and domestic disorderly conduct.
• At 2:02 p.m., a woman called police to report someone had stolen her purse at 11:30 p.m. April 12 at Domino’s (118 N. Main St.) She set her purse behind a chair while waiting for her pizza and left without out. Video surveillance shows someone taking it. The case remains open.
• At 2:24 p.m., a damaged mailbox was reported at 207 W. Vine St. The mailbox appeared to have been kicked over, leaving behind a muddy shoeprint. The estimated damage was $50.
• A 17-year-old River Falls juvenile was cited $98.80 for fail/yield for yield sign after almost striking another vehicle and a pedestrian in the roundabout at South Wasson Lane and Cemetery Road.

Tuesday, April 15

• At 11:07 a.m., a resident at 638 Glen Park Road reported damage to her mailbox. She found a pile of mail in the street, including an envelope ripped open containing a $19 check, which was not taken. The property was valued at $100.
• Police responded at 1:14 p.m. to 127 S. Sixth St. where a woman found her 29-year-old daughter deceased. Police located several prescription medications and two suicide notes. The woman had struggled with health issues for years and had recently been denied by insurance for a back surgery. Her mom said her health issues and issues with her health insurance had made her distraught. No foul play is suspected.
• At 4:35 p.m., an employee at Eurofins Biodiagnostic LLC (507 Highland Drive) reported unwanted and harassing attention from a co-worker who had given her a seven-page “manifesto.” She also said he pretends to load a gun and shoot her when he sees her at work and she commonly runs into him at a local park when she’s there with her children. She wanted the situation documented.
• At about 6:08 p.m., a witness reported seeing a possible accident at Main Street and Cascade Avenue near a community protest. After reviewing video footage, police officers tracked down the two teens drivers, who appeared to be performing a burnout at the intersection. The teens said the one in the front became confused about where they were going, backed up in the lane and got his hitch stuck on the front bumper of the truck behind him. They were able to eventually separate, but the teen in the rear performed further unnecessary acceleration, causing black smoke to billow around the crowd of people. One 16-year-old River Falls juvenile was cited $98.80 for unsafe backing of vehicle, while the other juvenile, 16, River Falls, was cited $98.80 for exhibition of power. No injuries were reported.
• A 7 p.m., a woman reported being squirted with squirt guns by teenagers driving by a protest at the corner of Main Street and Cascade Avenue. She provided police with a license plate number. When police went to the suspect’s home, they saw squirt guns in the truck matching the description from the incident. Miya Ann Marie Brown, 18, River Falls, was cited $187 for disorderly conduct, while a 15-year-old River Falls juvenile was cited $98.80 for disorderly conduct. The third suspect was let off the hook for being completely honest with police throughout the investigation.

Wednesday, April 16

• At 12:08 p.m., a River Falls High School student reported $97 had been taken from their wallet the day before. The student had lost his wallet, which contained the money, but someone turned it into the office empty. After watching video surveillance and conducting interviews, an 18-year-old suspect was identified. He denied taking the money, but his mother dropped off $97 to give to the victim and he was suspended from school for 3-5 days. Witnesses stated when the suspect found the wallet, there was money inside.
• Officers responded to a 911 hangup call at 9:08 p.m. at a home in the 500 block of River Hills Drive. A woman had called police when her juvenile son became out of control. When asked why he didn’t take a test that day at school, he became violent, broke his Chromebook and tried to hit his parents. The mother expressed frustration at the lack of mental health resources in the region. She was given information on Northwest Connections and Pierce County CPS was informed of the need for some help.

Thursday, April 17

• Police were dispatched at 3:07 a.m. to Grimm Hall (750 E. Cascade Ave.) for a noise complaint, possible altercation and underage drinking. When police entered the room, they were shocked by the amount of alcohol they found: Dozens of seltzer cans, a whiskey bottle, multiple empty and partially full 1.75-liter bottles and recycling bin completely full of alcohol containers. At least six individuals were involved in drinking and one woman allegedly punched a man in the face about a drunk driving incident. The case was turned over to UW-River Falls police. Officers assisted them in confiscating and destroying the alcohol.
• Officers were called at 9:17 a.m. to Westside Elementary (1007 W. Pine St.), where a 10-year-old was found with a vape. He said he had found it in his garage when looking for a Nerf gun and denied using it. He drew a diagram to show police where he found it and said he believed it had belonged to his stepfather. He was told to always tell his parents if he finds a dangerous item.
• Police were dispatched to a truck in the ditch at 8:05 p.m. at near Halverson Park (W9342 830^th) A witness said the man walked toward Kwik Trip (1536 Cemetery Road), where police found him. Colton Lester Ryan, 25, Beldenville, admitted to being the driver of the truck and said a small blue Nissan had been tailgating him, passed him on the left and forced him off the road in the roundabout. He said he was waiting for a friend to pick him up and admitted to having a beer at his mom’s stable while doing chores. Police did not have probable cause to arrest him for OWI, but Pierce County deputies cited him for operating while revoked (alcohol related). The vehicle was towed.
• Savannah Mae O’Donnell, 20, River Falls, was cited for non-registration of vehicle/auto and fail/yield for emergency vehicle after a traffic stop shortly after 10:30 p.m. near 898 Highway 65. Menomonie Police Department had sent out a notice that O’Donnell was a suspect in a hit and run in their city and asked neighboring departments to be on the lookout for her. When officers tried to pull her over, she drove another 932 feet before complying. Police took photos of paint transfer on her vehicle and sent the information to Menomonie PD.