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September 14 a false alarm at 11 p.m. sent Chisago City authorities to a suspected fire at an address on Shoreline Court. Units cleared immediately.

Child hospitalized in Stacy crash Saturday

About 10:30 a.m. Sept. 14 sheriff’s patrol went to the scene of a serious crash being reported to dispatch by several parties. A collision had been witnessed at Stacy Trail and Falcon Avenue between two vehicles, one a Volkswagen sedan, carrying four persons.  In the second car, a Kia sedan, the driver was sole occupant.  

There were five persons hurt and one, a 6 year old female, required air transport by LifeLink III.

The county attorney has charged 39-year-old Joe Campbell, of North Branch (booking photo below) with four counts of criminal vehicular operation under the influence of a controlled substance.  His next scheduled court date is Sept. 30.

The  responding Chisago County deputies were assisted at the scene with traffic control, etc. by Wyoming Police, Stacy Fire & Rescue and MN State Patrol.   The crash investigation has access to a video surveillance camera positioned at the Kwik Trip near the crash scene, authorities said.  The images show a Kia alleged to be driven by Campbell traveling at a high speed, northbound,  and striking the VW as it turned left out of the Kwik Trip to go southbound on Falcon.

September 12 a false fire call came in for Veritas Academy in Chisago City about 9:19 a.m. 

September 11 a helicopter ambulance transport was set up in a landing zone in North Meadows Park, Lindstrom.  Nearby resident was found in life threatening situation. 

Authorities were called to investigate location of an alleged wastewater system leak in the area of Berglund Avenue in Chisago City. Officials are looking into cause.

September 10 the Lakes Area Police were dispatched to assist the crisis negotiation team at an address on 10th Street in Rush City. Male was apprehended for possible assault charges when teen boy was allegedly struck with a long gun.  Incident was reported about 9:30 p.m.

BOOKED

September 10

Bonnie April Stevens, 68, North Branch. Booked by county. Released.

September 11

Curtis Ray Connours, 57, Rush City. Booked by county. Released.

Donovan Taylor Fairbanks-Spicer, 27, Harris. Booked by Lakes Area. Released.

September 12

Dylan Jay Raaen, 20, New Prague. Booked by North Branch Police. Held.

Michael Charles Videen, 33, Lindstrom. Booked by warrant. Released.

September 14

Joe David Campbell, 39, North Branch. Booked by county. Held.

Bryan Ray Mueller, 58, Brook Park. Booked by state patrol. Held.

September 15

Kallie Rose Romero, 25, North Branch. Booked by North Branch. Held.

John Francis Kirchberg, 35, Rush City. Booked by county. Held.

Daniel Joshua Portillo-Velez, 22, VA. Booked by  county. Released.

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