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Request for Council Action Page 3 of 3 Marshall spoke with the occupants and recovered a small amount of marijuana. While talking with the occupant, he found a room key to #215. He received a consent to search and recovered 161bs. Of marijuana. Four suspects were arrested and the information was passed on to Minneapolis SIU. Minneapolis PD served a search warrant based on Officers Marshall's information and recovered another 151bs. of marijuana and $7,000 in cash. Officer Marshall's alertness and willingness to follow up on a seemingly minor incident yielded four felony drug arrests and the seizure of 311 bs of marijuana and $7,000 in cash. Officer John Jorgensen On 8/23/99 Officer John Jorgensen stopped a vehicle at Co Rd D and Hwy 35W for a minor traffic offense. While talking to the driver, he smelled the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. The suspect was placed in the squad and a search of the vehicle yielded 230 grams of marijuana packaged for distribution. The suspect suddenly kicked out the squad window and a violent fight ensued when Officer Jorgensen and his backup officer attempted to gain control of the suspect. Officer Jorgensen was injured, but managed to keep fighting until several officers arrived and brought the suspect under control. It was found that the suspect had a loaded handgun in the car and was a felon on parole for federal drug charges. He was charged with several felonies and will go back to federal prison. DWI arrest and mock fatality — May 4, 2000 at 0800 hrs Officer Joe Spark from the Roseville Police Department planned this event, coordinating efforts with fire, paramedic and police personnel. The event involved a mock traffic fatality and DWI arrest, with local Roseville Area High School students role-playing as prom attendees, and later as victims and a suspect in a DWI arrest. This event was well planned and well received by the local students and faculty,