By Tyler Trieglaff

Notes from the Chief

Notes from the Chief…Not much going on at the farm this week as the cows are busy cooking the buns they have in the oven. The due date is April 13 so the week or so before we should start to see some little ones. Next week it will be time to get things ready for calving and I will talk about that then.

As you can see below, we have issued five city administrative citations for “inoperable vehicles.”  

These are the first issued in our new system, trying to get more compliance. Our fines are $50, which is a deal compared to Detroit Lakes’ $200 administrative fines. If fines are not paid, they can incur a penalty, and if still not paid, a state citation will be issued.  

Also, these vehicles need to be deemed “operable.” If the vehicles are not brought into compliance, more citations will be issued.  

Technically, a citation could be issued for each day that a vehicle/property is not in compliance. We will more than likely check for updates on a weekly basis or wait to hear from the property owner that things are cleaned up or operable. If anyone has any questions, please feel free to contact the police department at 334-4993.

Friday, March 14

10:04 a.m. Assist with a gas drive-off at the gas station.

1:26 p.m. Welfare check on an elderly gentleman.

4:44 p.m. Report of a cat caught in a fence. Cat spent one of its nine lives, was freed from the fence and took off.

5:06 p.m. Report that a dog jumped out of a vehicle, dog was in custody a short time later.

5:18 p.m. Vehicle unlock on Maple Ave.

6:16 p.m. Report of property damage caused by a vehicle, ongoing issue between a male and female, the results of a breakup. Possible charges sent to city attorney for review.

9:33 p.m. Warn two juvenile boys about curfew. Curfew is 9:30 p.m. for 15 and under and midnight for 16-17-year-olds.

10:49 p.m. 911 hang-up with mother and daughter arguing. Mom was upset that she hauled all the groceries upstairs from the car and daughter did not help so mom took her phone to which 17-year old daughter was not happy.  

11:47 p.m. Traffic stop for no taillights.

Saturday, March 15

2:38 p.m. Assist with pushing a vehicle up the road as it could not get traction after stopping at a stop sign on a hill.

Sunday, March 16

1:27 p.m. Report of a burglary, most likely issue between male and female who broke up recently. Investigation ongoing.

Monday, March 17

7:03 a.m. Complaint that the city snow plows blocked in a vehicle and also caused damage to the vehicle. No sign of damage, but the vehicle was parked in a no parking zone, hence why the snow was around the vehicle.

8:18 a.m. Assist with a medical.

9:47 a.m. Citizen complaint of a vehicle in a driveway with an expired license. Property owner was cited with a city administrative fine. Four other property owners cited for similar violations.

10:14 a.m. Report of a dog that was out again, video sent to officers. Owner cited with a state citation.

8:46 p.m. Vehicle broke down on Main Ave. Officer provided lights and called a tow truck for driver.

10:01 p.m. Warrant arrest of Dale Beyer, 62, Frazee.

Tuesday, March 18

12:20 a.m. Traffic stop with citation for Driving After Suspension issued to Hunter Lemon, 23, Frazee.

9:30 a.m. Dog loose again, a couple calls on the animal. Owner agreed to forfeit the dog; officer brought the dog to the pound.

11:59 a.m. Assist with a welfare check on a 9-year-old female living with grandma. All is ok.

9:25 p.m. School custodian called in a suspicious person at the elementary playground.  Juvenile was playing basketball.

Wednesday, March 19

8:59 a.m. Report of two high school males caught with a vape. State citations to be issued.

Thursday, March 20

9:31 a.m. Report of a white pickup and white car speeding in Red Willow area.

10:40 a.m. Assist high school principal with identifying students parking on the grass in the student parking area.

11:14 a.m. Assist with a medical.

12:10 p.m. Assist with a medical.

3:04 p.m. Report of a vehicle on private property. Driver was looking for possible lots for sale in the area. Officer informed the driver that nothing was for sale and he was on private property.

4:09 p.m. Assist with a medical.

5:29 p.m. Vehicle parked in the no parking zone by the high school, waiting for a student. Officer had driver move vehicle to the pick-up/drop-off area.