By Tyler Trieglaff

Notes from the Chief

Thursday, Aug. 29

8:03 p.m. Traffic stop to educate a young man about driving a dirt bike motorcycle in the ditch and on the public roadways.

Friday, Aug. 30

12:38 a.m. Report of a dog barking in the Red Willow area. Officer sat in the area two different times and did not hear any dogs barking.  

11:33 a.m. Female calling to report a marijuana smell in her apartment building.

2:52 p.m. Report of a crash detection on a cell phone on U.S. Hwy 10. Unable to locate any issues on the highway.

10:22 p.m. Traffic stop with warning for improper lane usage.

Sunday, Sept. 1

3:06 p.m. Officer found a cooler with food and drinks sitting in the street. Officer found party at the campground who was missing a cooler and it was returned.

Monday, Sept. 2

2:05 a.m. Officer found the rear door hatch open on a vehicle. No answer at the owner’s house.  Officer took photos and closed the hatch.

1:25 p.m. Two juvenile backgrounds completed for FBI for firearms purchase.

4:38 p.m. Vehicle unlock on 130th St.

4:52 p.m. Traffic stop with warning for speed and no proof of insurance.

6:41 p.m. Male party reporting that he sold a vehicle to another male and it has not been fully paid for. Officer told the complainant that it was a civil matter.

10:31 p.m.  Assist with looking for a juvenile for an incident that happened in Otter Tail County.

Tuesday, Sept. 3

2:35 p.m. Caller asking for information of a possible hit and run at the Dollar General after a vehicle was possibly damaged there. No video of any such accidents during the reported time.

3:52 p.m. Business owner reporting tomatoes were thrown at their building over the weekend.

9:03 p.m. Traffic stop with warning for equipment issues.

9:52 p.m. Traffic stop with warning for no tail lights.

Wednesday, Sept. 4

7:29 a.m. Traffic stop 

9:28 a.m. Disturbance reported on Main Ave W. Carrie Butcher, 29, Frazee arrested for Disorderly Conduct.

10:58 a.m. Information discussed with the high school principal regarding students who cannot have contact with one another.

3:16 p.m. Motor vehicle crash on Main Ave W. One driver cited for a stop sign violation.

6:09 p.m. Report of possible drug activity.  Information shared with drug task force.

6:39 p.m. Stray dog brought to the PD. Dog was taken to Marshmallow Foundation in DL.

Thursday, Sept. 5

4:57 p.m. Vehicle unlock on Valley View Rd.

5:18 p.m. Follow up on an aggressive dog that happened on August 20th.

10:02 p.m. Dog from above call to be deemed Potentially Dangerous by Chief Trieglaff per city ordinance.

10:05 p.m. Two properties being cited for grass and weeds, city administrative citation.

11:38 p.m. Report of a possible theft of a muffler from a vehicle. Unknown how long muffler had been missing and there were not any fresh cut marks on the tailpipe.