Cloquet Police Share Details About Incident At Local Park

This is a very scary situation and I am glad that the Cloquet Police Department shared details about this incident so locals like me could be aware.

The Cloquet Police Department shared details about an incident that occurred in the area this week, going into detail on social media late Thursday (June 19th).

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Recently, they also took to social media to remind locals to lock the doors of their homes and cars, along with their garages. They stated there was a slight uptick in crime earlier this month, likely due to the warm weather.

It was a good reminder. This new post is also a good reminder that if you see something suspicious, say something.

Cloquet Police Department Detail Scary Incident In The Area

According to the Cloquet Police Department, it all started earlier this week when a female was approached in Spafford Park by a male who tried to hug her. He kept following her after she denied this hug and another person in the vicinity was able to help her out of the situation.

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That same night, a male matching the description from the incident at Spafford Park was spotted in the area but unable to be located at the time.

Two days later, the male matching the original description was spotted in the area walking back and forth between two homes. Cloquet Police were able to locate him.

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The man was charged for the original incident in Spafford Park. When he was arrested, an ax and a knife were found in his possession. He is also facing other pending charges, one relating to drug possession.

Cloquet Police Issue Important Reminder To Locals

This was a good reminder for me to always be aware of my surroundings. I like to walk with my headphones in and should be more aware. Also, shout out to the person who helped the female in the park.

As always, if you see something you should say something suspicious, even if you think it's nothing. This is still under investigation but follow the Cloquet PD for more.