LAW ENFORCEMENT
Law Enforcement
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.
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The Lakes Area Police dispatched a couple of sick raccoons last week, within Lindstrom.
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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.
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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 …
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July 4 multiple fireworks complaints recorded by sheriff and police departments on July 4 and several days surrounding the holiday. Readers are reminded that basically all fireworks that leave the ground are illegal. You can check with the county auditor for details on how to go about getting a local …
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July 1 Complaint of a shotgun stolen from a pickup parked at Carlos Avery-Sunrise Pool dam. Sheriff’s department reports loss is a Browning 725 Citori.
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The local Dairy Queen restaurants, along with AAA and Chisago County sheriff’s department, are coordinating efforts providing treats to children who are nabbed in the “I Got Caught” positive behavior rewards program.
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Early morning fire callThe Chisago County Sheriff’s Department reports a single family house fire on Reflection Avenue, in the Shafer Buffalo Ridge neighborhood, was contained through the speedy response of local firefighters. The house is cordoned-off with crime scene tape, but looks intact from the street. Firefighters were dispatched shortly …
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I-35 incident hurts twoState Patrol reports two young North Branch men were hurt May 26, when they were struck by a vehicle as they stood on the side of I-35 surveying deer damage to their Jeep Grand Cherokee. The Jeep had been pulled to the side of the freeway and …
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May 15 a set of keys was turned into Lakes Area Police, call police offices to identify. The keys were found by a worker in or near the 288th and Lakeside road project in Lindstrom.Theft of Hitachi nail-framing guns and a Stihl chainsaw from a worksite in Fish Lake Township.
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Speedy response to robbery yields arrestsLakes Area Police officers along with state patrol, Wyoming Police and sheriff deputies quickly apprehended two male suspects identified by the “victim” of a robbery. The incident happened about 7:30 a.m. Friday May 4, according to the caller reporting the hold-up. A male said he …
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April 23Backpack with distinctive under-armour logo and victory racing insignia stolen from vehicle, with items inside, from an address on 438th Street rural Harris.
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April 22 a juvenile got stuck about 6:20 p.m. while on the climbing wall at Town & Country Park in Lindstrom. Friend called 9-1-1 to help out and parents heard whole tale when the responding Lakes Area officer brought youth home.
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April 8 a stove-related fire had been put out when Lakes Area Police and Lindstrom Fire arrived at a fire call, on Newlander Avenue about 6:30 p.m. Firefighters remained to take charge of the scene.
