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Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Yahoo
Man charged with assaulting police officer, possessing drugs at Lincoln Center in St. Cloud
A St. Cloud police officer was at the Lincoln Center homeless shelter in the early morning hours of Monday, July 14, when he was reportedly hit during an altercation. The St. Cloud Police Department responded to a fight shortly after midnight on July 14 at the homeless shelter, according to a criminal complaint filed by the Benton County Attorney's Office. A staff member reportedly told authorities a father and son were fighting; however, the father said it was just "a tussle" when questioned by authorities, court records state. The son, who was eventually arrested and charged in court, was later found embracing a woman, according to the statement of probable cause. Officers asked the son, 39, to identify himself, but he refused, court records allege. Authorities then told the suspect he was under arrest and to put his hands behind his back, but the son reportedly didn't comply. A St. Cloud police officer then reportedly grabbed the son's arm but the son pulled away, causing the officer to fall. The son allegedly continued to punch another officer in the face, according to the criminal complaint, causing a small cut inside the officer's mouth and blood on his lips. The officer who fell got back up and wrapped his arms around the son's waist and brought him to the ground, according to the statement of probable cause. The suspect continued to resist the officer, allegedly kicking him in the process. Sign up for our alerts to receive the latest updates on important news. The son's efforts to resist arrest didn't end there; he allegedly spit at a third officer, hitting the officer in the face. The suspect was eventually arrested and booked at the Benton County Jail. Once at the jail, authorities found 17 pills believed to be either Percocet or counterfeit fentanyl. His arrest comes after the son was convicted of a felony fifth-degree controlled substance crime in 2016. The Benton County Attorney's Office filed felony charges of possessing a controlled substance, assaulting a police officer and throwing bodily fluids at a police officer. A gross misdemeanor charge or obstructing the legal process was also filed. The son's bail is set at $25,000 without conditions, but it can be lowered to $10,000 if he doesn't consume alcohol or controlled substances. Note to readers: If you appreciate the work we do here at The St. Cloud Times, please consider subscribing yourself or giving the gift of a subscription to someone you know. Corey Schmidt covers politics and courts for the St. Cloud Times. He can be reached at cschmidt@ This article originally appeared on St. Cloud Times: Man injures police officer, has drugs at St. Cloud's Lincoln Center
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
St. Cloud Police investigation yields suspects in ‘Vanish' graffiti vandals
The St. Cloud Police Department announced charges are pending against two people for spray painting 'Besh' and 'Vanish' on buildings across the city. A May 27 release states charges are pending against two suspects, a 22-year-old St. Cloud man and a 16-year-old Kansas boy who is temporarily living in the Granite City. Allegedly, the 22-year-old primarily wrote 'Besh' in downtown St. Cloud, with a few other locations across the city, causing 'thousands of dollars' in damages. Meanwhile the 16-year-old would write 'Vanish' in the city's downtown and south side, causing more than $3,000 in damages, according to police. The police department said multiple charges have been sent to the Stearns County Attorney's Office. Authorities in the release said they'll continue working with businesses and community members to investigate graffiti. 'Graffiti will not be tolerated in this city and continued police resources will be utilized to seek criminal charges on any individual that wants to vandalize property in the City of St. Cloud,' SCPD wrote in a release. Corey Schmidt covers politics and courts for the St. Cloud Times. He can be reached at cschmidt@ This article originally appeared on St. Cloud Times: St. Cloud 'Vanish' graffiti investigation finds suspects.
Daily Mail
29-04-2025
- Daily Mail
Haunting update in case of beloved young mom, 22, who walked into woods in 2016 then VANISHED
The body of a Wisconsin woman who vanished nine years ago after running out of a car and into the woods has been found. Shannah Boiteau, 22, disappeared on June 22, 2016, when she jumped out of her boyfriend's car and fled into a wooded area in St. Cloud, Minnesota. 'Boiteau was last seen in the area of I-94 and County Road 74 after she ran from a vehicle being driven by her boyfriend,' cops said. Almost a decade later, the St. Cloud Police Department shared her remains were found near where she was last seen. On Saturday, police were notified that a property owner had located possible human remains on his property in the 25000 block of County Road 74. 'This was near the area where Shannah Boiteau was last seen in June of 2016,' police said. Investigators recovered the skeletal remains and on Monday the Midwest Medical Examiner's Office confirmed they belonged to Boiteau. Almost a decade later, the St. Cloud Police Department shared her remains were found near where she was last seen (pictured) Her loved ones - who have run a Facebook page called 'Help find Shannah Boiteau' - also confirmed the tragic news. 'It is with great sorrow and sadness that we have to report that we have found Shannah Boiteau and she has gained her angel wings,' the group said. 'Please respect our privacy as we grieve and process all of this. Much love to everyone who has shared and helped us through this from the start.' The St. Cloud Police department said the case remains an active investigation and they will work to uncover what happened to the young mother. At the time, police believed the young mother-of-one was on the run over a probation violation and said she had a history of drug use. Before Boiteau's death was revealed, St. Cloud police filed a search-warrant affidavit for the area, reported The Minnesota Star Tribune. Court documents said police were notified by a man who found a human skull with teeth at a 'moist spot in the lower ground' on his property. The affidavit did not mention Boiteau, but stated the remains have been 'outside in the elements for a number of years.' The filing allowed police to search the property, where they collected skeletal remains while taking photos and video of the scene, according to the local newspaper. When she vanished in 2016, police suspected she may have been on the run from the law. 'Boiteau is believed to have fled Wisconsin due to a warrant being issued for her arrest for a probation violation,' police said at the time. 'Police do not believe that Boiteau knows anyone in the St. Cloud area, and does not have a phone. 'Boiteau has a history of drug use and persons should use caution if they come into contact with her.'
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Yahoo
DNA solves Florida cold case 33 years later
ST. CLOUD, Fla. (WFLA)— An arrest was made in a cold case that had gone unsolved for more than 30 years. The St. Cloud Police Department arrested Gene Stuller, 72, of Apoka, and charged him with the death of Julia Sue Wilbanks. Wilbanks was 27 years old when she died. Florida Attorney General's team investigates price gouging amid hurricane season Trump safe after what FBI describes as apparent assassination attempt Mega Millions $800 million jackpot won; $1 million winner in Florida On Sept. 23, 1991, Wilbanks' body was found off Neptune Road, and after an exhaustive investigation that included interviews, physical evidence, and DNA analysis, no suspects were identified, police said. Police submitted the DNA from the crime scene to the national and public database, where Stuller was identified in March as the suspect. 'The St. Cloud Police Department is committed to seeking justice for Ms. Wilbanks and her family, as well as other unsolved cases,' said Chief Douglas Goerke. 'As science becomes more advanced, it gives us an opportunity to solve cases that couldn't be solved in the past.' According to SCPD, Stuller was arrested on Monday and charged with second-degree murder and disturbing a dead body or clothing article nearby. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Yahoo
Apopka man arrested in cold case, unsolved for 33 years, police credit DNA advancements
The Brief St. Cloud police have arrested 72-year-old Gene Stuller in connection to the 1991 murder of Julia Sue Wilbanks, solving a cold case that remained unsolved for 33 years. DNA advancements led investigators to identify Stuller as a suspect earlier this year. ORLANDO, Fla. - A 33-year-old cold case has been solved with the arrest of a 72-year-old Apopka man in connection to the 1991 murder of Julia Sue Wilbanks, authorities announced Monday. What we know Gene Stuller was taken into custody and charged with second-degree murder and disturbing a dead body or clothing/article nearby, according to the St. Cloud Police Department. Wilbanks, 27, was found dead on Sept. 23, 1991, off Neptune Road, about a half-mile west of what is now Old Canoe Creek Road. Despite an extensive investigation at the time—including interviews, evidence collection, and DNA testing—no suspect had been identified. Advancements in DNA technology led investigators to submit evidence from the crime scene to national and public databases. In March, Stuller was identified as a suspect through those tests, leading to his arrest. "The St. Cloud Police Department is committed to seeking justice for Ms. Wilbanks and her family, as well as other unsolved cases," said Chief Douglas Goerke. "As science becomes more advanced, it gives us opportunity to solve cases that couldn't be solved in the past." Stuller remains in custody as the investigation continues. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 35 ORLANDO: Download the FOX Local app for breaking news alerts, the latest news headlines Download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather app for weather alerts & radar Sign up for FOX 35's daily newsletter for the latest morning headlines FOX Local: Stream FOX 35 newscasts, FOX 35 News+, Central Florida Eats on your smart TV The Source The information in this article comes from the St. Cloud Police Department.
