There were over 40 tickets issued for city on-street overnight parking violations last week by area police patrols. Luckily these were written warnings, but real citations with a fine, will be next.
The weekly sheriff’s reports included multiple deer kill/transport tags being issued for collecting deer killed on the roadways. If you hit a deer or come across one that can still be safely processed , please stay with the animal and a deputy will come to the location-- do not transport …
October 28 There was an altercation reported at Pizza Pub in Center City about 7 p.m. The witnesses were interviewed and a ticket was issued for disorderly conduct to one suspect.
Due to windy, dry fall conditions in Chisago County, burn permits are needed if you plan on having a fire pit bigger than three feet in diameter or if you will create flames taller than three feet. Those of you burning fall clean-up debris should be following local burn guidelines …
October 8 report to Lakes Area Police of an on-line scam...gift card numbers were shared as payment for a product that never arrived as promised. Phone number used was not good anymore.
September 30 the state patrol went to the scene of a crash at East Viking and Hwy. 8, about 9:30 p.m. One driver was arrested for suspicion of drunk driving. State Patrol was unable to provide preliminary information when contacted Tuesday this week.
Monday, September 24 the state patrol released preliminary information about a multi-vehicle crash involving two area women, reported about 6:45 p.m. that day. The crash happened on I-35 northbound in Anoka County, as traffic came to a stop in the left lane.
September 10 deputies made an arrest following up on a call that came in about 5 a.m. reporting a suspicious person at an address on 438th St. There were signs the garage had been entered and a K9 unit took up a track, locating a 32 year old male, from …
September 3, Labor Day--a female had an asthma attack while hiking in Interstate Park in Taylors Falls and required emergency care by Lakes Region EMS. Taylors Falls firefighters assisted her in getting back to the parking lot. She refused transport. Incident was called in about 4:30 p.m.
Power outagesThe west and south parts of Chisago County were hit with scattered power losses attributed to the weather Monday night this week. As of Tuesday morning there were over 18,000 customers without power, according to Xcel. In Chisago County power was still being restored to about 91 customers-- mainly …
Old jail equipment being auctionedSome of the old county jail kitchen equipment, sets of gently-used vehicle tires and miscellaneous items are being auctioned on-line now until the auction closes August 28. The inspection is today (August 23) from 2 to 5 p.m.
Lakes Area Police noticed a yard firepit August 8 on Railroad Avenue in Chisago City, about 5:30 p.m. Prohibited materials were being burned and there was nobody watching the fire, which was very close to trees. Ticket issued.
July 28 a multi-car crash at Rush City Holiday station reported about 3 p.m. No injuries. One citation written for use of a wireless communication device in vehicle.
July 22 a man reportedly showing his body parts to children-- faces possible charges after sheriff’s deputies were advised that he was exposing himself about 2 p.m. at the Kost Dam County Park, north of Lindstrom. People at the park summoned authorities and when deputies arrived they had “pinned” the …