May 15, 2026 at 1:13 p.m.
Law Enforcement
May 9
An R.V. fire reported at an address on Keystone and Sunrise Road about 10 p.m. There was no injury reported, cause not reported, vehicle was towed by authorities.
A Rush City area Flock license plate reader hit resulted in a motorcycle driver arrested for DUI and for having a revoked license.
May 7
A traffic stop ended with an arrest for DUI. Event started in North Branch about 11:50 p.m. as a reported “suspicious vehicle.”
May 6
Report to Lakes Area police of several feral cats and chickens kept at a residence off North Lakes Trail area have been killed.
Three vaping citations issued to high school students.
City of Lindstrom opened a code complaint case attached to a property on Maria Avenue based on issues with contractor starting work early and going later than allowed, and grading of the site. Also a complaint case was opened for a property at 12601 Lake Blvd for work being done in shore land area with no permit.
May 5
Lakes Area Police was notified of a welfare check needed and house was checked with nobody found. Soon after, at 9:40 a.m. a neighbor reported a body located in a wooded area. Foul play is not suspected.
High speed pursuit on I-35 involved county cars about 1 a.m. and suspect fled at Harris . Arrest made for DUI.
May 4
The Chisago Lakes high school greenhouse locked cashbox was taken over the weekend. Video security footage is being reviewed. The greenhouse sales are meant to sustain the horticulture-related education programs and operate the greenhouse.
A chair fell from a vehicle causing damage to another car and the offender kept driving. State Patrol is investigating as the incident occurred on Highway 8. reported at 10:20 a.m.
Cattle reported loose on Wyoming Trail about 5 a.m. Wyoming, Lakes Area officers responded and owner was notified and involved in getting the animals back into enclosure.
BOOKED
May 4
Robert Milhouse Wilson, jr 37, Inver Grove. Booked by warrant. Released.
Adam Thaddeus Leigh, 42, St Paul. Booked by county. Held.
May 5
Henry James Kershaw, 33, Maple Grove. Booked by county. Released.
Curtis Patrick Wagner, 40, North Branch. Booked by courts. Held.
May 7
Thai Thao, 37, St Paul. Booked by county. Held.
Andrew Joseph Ballweber, 33, Stacy. Booked by county. Held.
Michael John Johnson, 60, Forest Lake. Booked by county. Released.
Thomas James Holl, 47, Center City. Booked by arrest and detain order. Held.
Danielle Christine Olsen, 54,North Branch. Booked by North Branch. Released.
Christopher Paul Huffman, 50, Shafer. Booked by county, held under sentence.
May 8
James Michael Keacher, 82, Stacy. Booked by county. Released.
Tammy Gean Hamby, 56, Sauk Rapids. Booked by warrant. Held.
Jessica Marie Dircks, 43, Milaca. Booked by county. Held.
May 9
Josie Marie Stenlund, 21, Forest Lake. Booked by county. Released.
Teciar John Meusburger, 24, Chisago City. Booked by Wyoming Police. Held.
Jesse Dean Tesch, 34, Lindstrom. Booked by county. Held.
Charles Allyn Deedrick, 41, Rush City. Booked by county. Held.
May 10
Arinthius Stevens, 38, FL. Booked by county. Released.
Ryan Leigh Cayetano, 36, Wyoming. Booked by Wyoming Police. Held.

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