Law Enforcement

Lakes Area Police assisted deputies at a domestic assault scene in Shafer, March 14. One arrest was made.

A theft by swindle allegedly related to fraudulent use of “PayPal” at a business.

A man also reported identity theft and told Lakes Area investigators that he is working with the IRS on the situation. He’d gotten an IRS letter regarding his 2013 tax return, but has not filed the return. A trailer was reported stolen from a Lindstrom address.

A dog bite reported in Lindstrom. Boy received medical attention. Police were following up.

BOOKED
March 10
Tommy Lee Fleming, 23, Pine City. Booked by Todd County on a hold.
Nicholas Jeffrey Salo, 22, North Branch. Booked on warrant. Held.
Matthew Richlee Friberg, 22, Oakdale. Booked by St. Louis County on a hold.

March 12
Jade Franklin Vacek, 22, Coon Rapids. Booked by warrant probation violation. Held.
Steven William Bystrom, 32, Lindstrom. Booked by county, held under sentence.
Gabriel Robert Minnick, 37, Stacy. Booked by county, held under sentence.

March 14
Kelly Leigh Bronson, 32, Hugo. Booked by state patrol. Held.

March 16
Matthew Jon Seebach, 32, Stillwater. Booked by county, held under sentence.
Julie Dee Barger, 38, Lindstrom. Booked by county, held under sentence.