LAW ENFORCEMENT
Suspect arrested in a pair of cold case sexual assaults
A Chisago County man has been arrested and charged in connection with a pair of sexual assaults that took place seven years apart in the cities of Stacy and Lindstrom. Investigative leads were developed based on DNA that was initially collected at the time of each offense.
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December 30 A single vehicle crash reported near 8771 Lake Boulevard, involving an eastbound car that the driver lost control of, hit a culvert, driveway approach and went into ditch and air bag activated. Lakes Region EMS transported one to hospital. Incident due to icy roadway. Reported about 7:48 p.m.
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Christmas Day, about 11:20 a.m. the 9-1-1 communications center for Chisago County received a call from a male who alleged he wanted to hurt his mother and then noise that sounded like gunshots could be heard in the background of the call. The address provided was on Pioneer Road in …
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Carbon monoxide alarm sounding at address on Ivywood Trail about 5 a.m. The Chisago City fire department and Lakes Area Police Department made sure all inhabitants were outside and cleared the dwelling for hazard. No injury reported.
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December 4 Vandalism observed in routine patrol check of Allemansratt Park, Lindstrom. A small building was damaged.
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Winter on-street parking rules are in effect in the larger urban areas. Regularly utilized streets need to be free of vehicles for plowing. The on street ban overnight lasts until April. If you have a special need for visitors or mechanical issues requiring an exception— contact your law enforcement agency …
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A female driver in a pickup truck ran over a fire hydrant on Gable Avenue, Stacy, destroying the above ground component of the breakaway hydrant. Incident happened about 6 p.m.
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Structure fire reported at 275th Street about 6:30 p.m. Lakes Area officers gave an assist with scene control, Wyoming fire and police handled. No injury reported.
Wiosky acquitted of murder in Wyoming death
Even when a jury can be shown videotape from a surveillance camera, showing a hit and run fatality as it happened, it is still possible the jury might not agree the offense was murder or even manslaughter. In the trial of a pickup truck driver running over a person at …
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November 12 a disorderly allegedly intoxicated person was arrested at an address on Schulze Ave. in Center City about 6:50 p.m. The suspect was attempting to operate a vehicle, and first was taken to Fairview Medical Center.
Former sheriff pleads guilty, to be sentenced in February
Former Chisago County Sheriff Rick Duncan entered a guilty plea November 7 to one count of third degree criminal sexual conduct and a total of three other counts of third and fourth degree offenses will be dismissed. District Court Judge Jesse Seabrooks accepted the plea and set sentencing for February …
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October 29 the state patrol helicopter helped check out a 9-1-1 call that had ended abruptly and authorities were concerned. The patrol from the county and a Lakes Area officer went to a Stacy area address about 2:20 a.m. and found a cellphone that was apparently used to make the …
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A SWAT team and drone callout were needed at an address in Nessel Township, October 17. A call about 3 p.m. reported threats from a subject who was at the property, later found by responding authorities in a garage there. The suspect was reported as potentially armed as well. The …
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October 15 Residential burglaries reported in Chisago City, Matthew Drive and Mattson Lane. Detached and attached garages entered, as well as dwelling.
