By Tyler Trieglaff

Notes from the Chief

Snow season is finally here. Please be considerate and move your vehicles in a timely manner so the city crew can keep our streets open for safe travel. 

If the plow goes by and you are parked on the street, please park in another location so the plow can get to both sides of the road. I’m not saying you need to be watching for the plow to go by, but use some common courtesy and don’t park in the exact same place if the plow goes around your vehicle. Our city crew does a great job and works well with the police department when there are parking issues. 

Please do not call in to report that your neighbor has not moved their vehicle as we have most likely taken note already. I talk often with the city crew and if there is a nuisance vehicle they will let us know. That is when a vehicle can be ticketed and even towed if we deem it necessary.  

On another note, make sure your vehicles have their winter survival kits up to date and everything is in good operating condition. Drive to the road conditions and always let someone know where you are going and when to expect you if driving in adverse weather.

Have a good week!

Monday, Dec. 18

10:47 a.m. Assist high school principal with a student teacher issue.

12:35 p.m. Fire alarm at the high school. False alarm.

12:42 p.m. Complaint from a resident that two other residents are leaving their garbage cans out past 24 hours, wind has blown the can over and garbage is blowing around.

5:01 p.m. Business has questions about missing product.

2:09 a.m. Disturbance on Main Ave W.  Anthony Conger, 36, Frazee arrested for domestic assault.

Tuesday, Dec. 19

9:52 a.m. Two officers attended the Shop with a Cop event at Walmart. Maybe we can rename the event, Presents with Pigs!

11:21 a.m. Male inmate at county jail claiming that his girlfriend stole money out of his account. Civil issue as both had access to the funds.

12:01 p.m. Caller asking questions about their dog being attacked. Caller lives in Otter Tail County and was referred to that department.

Wednesday, Dec. 20

3:54 p.m. Records request and info sent to Goodhue County.

7:12 p.m. Report of an adult male walking off and possibly being suicidal. Male was found a half hour later walking in the area. Options given for family counseling, and he was allowed to go back home with his girlfriend.  

9:24 p.m. Debit card turned in. Officer delivered the card to owner.

9:43 p.m. Report of two juveniles that hadn’t made it home from church that night. Officer found the kids walking on Main Ave W. The kids had some money and went to the Dollar General. One kid was dropped off with their mom as she was out looking for them and the other was given a ride home.  

Thursday, Dec. 21

1:42 p.m. Female reporting that her landlord’s son had come to her house uninvited.  

Friday, Dec. 22

5:46 p.m. Assist in locating an elderly male that went to the grocery store and hadn’t made it home yet.  Officer checked around town and did not locate the vehicle. Officer drove the route to his house and still nothing. Attempts to activate the star link function in the vehicle were unsuccessful. About 3 hours later officers were notified the male returned home and was safe.

6:21 p.m. Assist with possible overdose at the rest area.

10:18 p.m. Welfare check requested on pregnant female.

Saturday, Dec. 23

6:35 p.m. Driving complaint on US Hwy 10 with a vehicle driving in the wrong lane against traffic. Officer stopped vehicle and it was an elderly female, no signs of impairment. Officer had female follow him to her house and he made sure she safely parked the vehicle and was safely in the house. A report for a driver evaluation will be submitted to the DMV.

Monday, Dec. 25

10:42 a.m. Assist with a motor vehicle crash on US Hwy 10.

Tuesday, December 26

8:51 a.m.  Report of a court order violation. Wilfredo Toval, 35, Frazee arrested for a DANCO violation.  DANCO stands for Domestic Abuse No Contact Order

9:58 a.m. Alarm at the liquor store. Employees on site.

4:19 p.m. Possible court order violation observed by officer on Main Ave W. Suspect did not make contact with people in the house.

7:54 p.m. Assist with a suspicious activity call on St Hwy 87.

1:32 a.m. Vehicle unlock.

Wednesday, Dec. 27

Happy 54th Anniversary to my parents!!!

2:28 p.m. Civil complaint of a female buying a vehicle from a dealership in town and not getting the title.  Vehicle had been towed following a traffic stop in Audubon and she had no way to prove ownership.  Officer told the female to file a complaint with the State Patrol as they have troopers specifically assigned to vehicle title issues.

10:55 p.m. Assist with a medical.

Thursday, Dec. 28

7:48 p.m. Lost dog picked up in Frazee. Dog had been posted as missing on social media. Officer called owner and she came to town to pick up the dog.  

5:41 p.m. Business owner reporting that she agreed to sell some property to a new owner. New owner made partial payment and then skipped town with all the property. Under investigation, possible civil issue.

Friday, Dec. 29

2:30 p.m. Mother calling to ask questions about a toy gun they bought for their son.

5:47 p.m. School bus parked in traffic lane to load basketball team. Officer pointed out the loading area where the bus driver moved to. 

Saturday, Dec. 30

6:49 p.m. Assist with a rollover on US Hwy 10.

11:21 p.m. Report of an explosion that rattled a house on Lake St S. Officer was a block away at the time of the call and did not hear or feel anything. Officer did not find anything suspicious in the area.

Sunday, Dec. 31

Happy Birthday to Me!!!  I took the night off, went out to a real fancy dinner and spent the evening relaxing with the DA. (Domestic Associate)