By Tyler Trieglaff

Notes from the Chief

Holy Moly I am typing my report and it is 1:05 in the a.m. on Jan. 1, 2021. Happy New Year to everyone and let’s hope for a wonderful 2021!

Friday, Dec. 25

6:16 p.m. Traffic stop with citation for reckless driving issued to Crosby Hoehne, 18, Frazee.

7:54 p.m. Assist with a vehicle off the road on Frazee Rd.

10:22 p.m. Welfare check on an adult male in Frazee.  Male was not home but other officers had saw him alive and well in the past few days.

Saturday, Dec. 26

4:37 p.m. Report of harassment of one tenant by another in an apartment building.

4:58 p.m. Report that ex-husband dropped off child in front of her house in violation of a judge’s order.  Report that ex had also been harassing by phone. Advice given to apply for a restraining order so he can’t contact her.

Sunday, Dec. 27

6 p.m. Warrant arrest of Carrie Butcher, 26, Frazee.

9:40 p.m. Parking warning issued to camper on 4th St. NW that had not been moved to allow snow removal.

1:37 p.m. Parking warning issued to vehicle on 5th St SE.

Monday, Dec. 28

10:45 a.m. Report of suspicious person walking on Co. Hwy. 29 north of town.  A male was walking on the road and a female got out of a vehicle and started to chase the male. Officers were unable to locate.

1:10 p.m. Report of an elderly female possibly being taken advantage of by her boyfriend and her adult son. 

4:03 p.m. Assist with a motor vehicle crash on U.S. 10.

8:37  p.m. Traffic stop with citation for expired registration issued to Lindsay Stringfield, 26, Frazee.

9:57 p.m. Report of a verbal argument between mother and adult daughter.

11:23 p.m. Report of a vehicle blocking a sidewalk.  Area is private property and no answer at vehicle owner’s apartment.

2:22 a.m. Business alarm on W. Maple Ave. Building was secure.

Tuesday, Dec. 29

10:48 a.m. Suspicious activity reported with an ex-boyfriend parking on one side of town and walking to ex-girlfriend’s house. Girlfriend told officer there was a knock on the door around 2 a.m. and male admitted to being the one knocking on the door.

1:58 p.m. Vehicle unlock at the high school.

3:50 p.m. Report of a loose dog on E. Main. Owner was found and given warning about the loose canine.

Wednesday, Dec. 30

1:51 p.m. Male reporting that his ex-girlfriend had taken some money from his account while he was in jail. Parties live in Otter Tail County.

Thursday, Dec. 31

8:37 a.m. Driving complaint on U.S. 10.  UTL

4:32 p.m. Assist damsel in distress with jump starting 2 vehicles.  

9:07 p.m. Assist DLPD with locating a possible domestic assault suspect.  Suspect was found in trunk of girlfriend’s car. Suspect brought to Becker County Jail for questioning and released.  

11:08 p.m. Disturbance reported involving intoxicated mother who wanted to take her juvenile son back to DL. Son did not feel safe going with mom and was left in care of adult brother and other adults.  Officer made the decision that son would stay in Frazee instead of leaving with intoxicated mother.  Mother’s sober girlfriend was driving vehicle.