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Local authorities are working the Towards Zero Deaths (TZD) extra manpower enforcement, a special program that goes until September, to crack down on offenses behind the wheel.  Several people holding cell phones to their ear were cited, some of their excuses included “I was in Wisconsin and didn’t realize I’d crossed the border.”  Or, “I thought it was okay if I have it on speaker phone.”  

MN law allows hands-free device use only.

Area agencies went to the scene of a fiery crash on Hwy. 8, about 5:40 p.m. August 18 to assist with traffic control and injured parties.  The incident was at Valleywiew Road and Hwy 8, outside of Taylors Falls.    State Patrol reports LifeLink III transported a female who was extricated from a Durango vehicle. The full report was unavailable.

August 19 theft of a Cub Cadet mower and trailer reported from an address in Nessel Township, Rush Lake Trail.

A minor-aged victim was found in a garage in Chisago City. The victim was not conscious and was transported by ground ambulance.  This was reported about 1:49 p.m.

August 20 a toddler-aged child was spotted on Hwy. 8 and Linden Street in Lindstrom alone, about 5:50 p.m. The youngster was brought home by police and Child Protective Services were alerted.

August 21 a carbon monoxide alarm at an address on Park Place, Chisago City, sounded. Windows were opened and authorities found no obvious malfunction. No personal injury reported. Incident dispatched about 2:20 a.m.

August 22 Lakes Area Police traffic-stopped a motorcycle that was reported as stolen. The 25-year-old male driver was arrested.

August 23 a bike rider was hit by a vehicle, around 6:30 p.m. near Lofton Avenue and Hwy. 8. No injuries, rider declined transport.

A party on Kale Avenue in Lent Township was the scene of a serious injury assault, called in about 3 a.m.  Deputies found a male who party attendees said  was slugged, lost consciousness and the alleged suspect then kicked him in the head.  Suspect was cited for assault. The injured party was not transported.

BOOKED
August 17
Matthew Mahlon Niles, 27, Maplewood. Booked by county. Released.
Roger Bruce Nahl, 26, Lino Lakes.
Dwight Mayfield, 21, North Branch. Booked by warrant. Held after being re-booked Aug 19.
Judith Ann Salisbury, 47, Lino Lakes. Booked by arrest and detain order, held under sentence.

August 18
Mark Douglas Frederickson, 47, Forest Lake. Booked by warrant. Released.
Zachary Eugene Rogstad, 22, Andover. Booked by warrant. Released.
Shane Michael Anderson, 50, North Branch. Booked by county, held under sentence.

August 19
Jesse Alan O’Brien, 39, Wyoming. Booked by North Branch Police. Released.
Kathleen Marie Winner, 42, Circle Pines. Booked on warrant. Released.
Brandon Randall Bacigalupo, 27, Vadnais Hts. Booked on warrant. Held.
Randall Eric Hughes, 52, Circle Pines. Booked by arrest and detain order.  Held.
Shawn Allen Phetteplace, 46, North Branch. Booked by North Branch Police. Held.

August 20
Joshua Wolfgang Lanerd, 25, no address. Held.
Brandon Leon Andor, 31, North Branch. Booked by North Branch Police. Released.
Charles Robert Letourneau, 56, North Branch. Booked by North Branch Police. Released.
Joseph William Hinrichsen, 29, Wyoming. Booked by warrant. Held.
Jon Emanuel Ailara, 38, Crookston. Booked by North Branch. Held.
Courtney Ann Lemke, 21, Stacy. Booked by county. Released.

August 21
Kayla Marie Solomon, 21, Shakopee. Booked by county. Released.
Christopher Andrew Kellum, 30, North Branch. Booked by North Branch, held under sentence.
Adam Robert Locker, 38, North Branch. Booked by North Branch Police. Held.
Herbert Lee Hendry, 67, North Branch. Booked by North Branch. Held.

August 22
Daniel Paul Petro, 58, Mpls. Booked for court. Held.
Tina Marie Merrill, 28, WI. Booked by county. Held.

August 23
Charles Keith Kohn, 25, Ham Lake. Booked by Lakes Area Police. Held.

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