October 2, 2026 at 1:48 p.m.
Law Enforcement
September 27 A report of a large amount of methamphetamine seized after a traffic stop for speeding was initiated at 4 a.m. on I-35, and the motorcycle driver fled south to where he exited at Wyoming city. The motorcycle crashed in Anoka County and the operator was taken to the hospital where he was cleared to be jailed in Center City.
September 25
A pickup carrying a large gas container spilled the contents at Jasper Court and Hwy 8, about 6 p.m. Chisago City firefighters were summoned for clean-up, and the duty officer for the Pollution Control Agency was notified. No injuries reported.
September 24
Assault reported about 8 p.m. in Lindstrom and Lakes Area Police investigated, resulting in quickly issued citations for disorderly conduct to three males.
Xcel Energy was notified of extensive damage to the system in an area near Oriole Ave and 392nd, reported about noon. The person who created the incident called Xcel to report it. Law enforcement later identified the tractor operator who allegedly was behind the wheel when the tractor tore up lines and took down at least one pole. Almelund Fire aided at the scene.
September 22
A motorcycle rider was hit by a deer as he drove on Vista Road, about 7:13 p.m. A witness reported the motorcycle was moving at regular speed. Taylors Falls First Responders were dispatched. No update on the driver’s condition, who deputies noted did not exhibit any signs of being under the influence.
September 21
Ashley Lauren May, 34, Cold Spring. Booked by county. Released.
September 22
Amanda Rose Sullivan, 44, Pine City. Booked by county. Held.
Jordan Bleau Paro, 33, Hinckley. Booked by county. Held.
Cory James Schulz, 50, Lindstrom. Booked by county. Held.
Nicholas Caine Acri, 40, Rush City. Booked by county. Released.
September 23
Charles Henry Wagner, 41, Chisago City. Booked by county. Held.
Kristofer Shey Kowalski, 53, Lindstrom. Booked by Minnesota State Patrol. Released.
Robert James Gordon, 32, Minneapolis. Booked by county. Held.
Ladonna Lynn Brosh, 57, New Brighton. Booked by county. Released.
Angela Jane Midlo, 45, St. Francis. Booked by county. Released.
Elijah John Brekke, 46, Center City. Booked by Minnesota State Patrol. Released.
September 24
Robert Edward Benson, 66, White Bear Lake. Booked by North Branch Police. Held.
Crisol Meija-Hernandez, 53, unknown. Booked by North Branch Police. Held.
Mindy Christine Durand, 35, Blaine. Booked by county. Held.
Theresa Mae Dahlheimer, 44, St. Louis Park. Booked by county. Held.
Sarah Elizabeth Dougherty, 39, Blaine. Booked by North Branch Police. Held.
Richard Lee Bailey, 61, New Prague. Booked by county. Held.
September 25
Michael Allen Peterson Jr., 33, Osceola, Wis. Booked by Wyoming Police. Held.
Lisa Marie Nybo, 46, North Branch. Booked by North Branch Police. Released.
Fouad Krkaby, 48, Hinckley. Booked by county. Released.
Morgan James Molina, 42, Shafer. Booked by county. Released.
Charles Brian Philippi-Engren, 19, North Branch. Booked by county. Released.
Matthew Ryan Schulz, 43, Lakeville. Booked by Minnesota State Patrol. Held.
September 26
Ryan Delmore Johnson, 51, North Branch. Booked by county. Released.
Jason Thomas Woods, 27, Cloquet. Booked by North Branch Police. Held.
September 27
Dennis Steven Reller, 42. Booked by county. Held.

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