By Tyler Trieglaff

Notes from the Chief

Tales from the past…Several years ago, myself and a deputy were looking for a male party with a felony warrant. We had knowledge that he may be at a residence in Frazee.  We knocked on the door and they asked who it was. I replied, “Landlord.” Apparently some people don’t like to open their door for the cops. The door opened and there was quite a surprise when we were standing there. There was a male in the background that was jumping around and almost causing a scene. He was not very happy that we were there and he was not the person we were looking for. He was telling us that we couldn’t say we were the landlord, claiming that was “Identify Theft.” 

To this day, no landlord has come forward claiming the stolen identity. 

Have a nice day.

Friday, Sept. 5

7:51 a.m. Traffic stop for stop sign violation and improper lane usage.

3:41 p.m. Driving complaint that came in from Hwy 10.  UTL.

4:28 p.m. Report of graffiti on some playground equipment. Seemed to have been there for a while.

4:33 p.m. Report of kids throwing cucumbers at vehicles on Maple Ave E.

8 p.m. Assist with suspicious activity on Co Hwy 29 north of town. A strange vehicle showed up in the complainant’s yard. Options given to the landowner as what could be done with the vehicle as there was no sign of the owner.

Saturday, Sept. 6

6:04 p.m. Two dogs picked up on Lake St N. Owner contacted and dogs were brought home. Dogs were actually not very far from their home when they were picked up.

Sunday, Sept. 7

8:20 p.m. Report of a sexual assault that happened several years ago. Under investigation.

9:46 p.m. Business alarm. Building was secure and employee arrived to reset the alarm.

Monday, Sept. 8

9:51 a.m. Another report of a tracking device found on a vehicle. Under investigation.

11:34 a.m. Background check for a business for new employee.

11:42 a.m. Fire alarm at the high school. False alarm.

6:35 p.m. Report of a burglary as a person was moving. Under investigation.

Tuesday, Sept. 9

2:22 p.m. Report from the elementary school that a student left the school. Per school policy, parent was notified and police. Child did not return home, was found hiding in his backyard a few hours later.

Wednesday, Sept. 10

8:13 a.m. Resident calling in about living conditions of a house.

11 a.m. Assist Becker County Human Services with a home visit.

3:26 p.m. Traffic stop for driving conduct. High school student squealing his tires as he turned on Lake St N. Driver claimed that he didn’t know he squealed the tires. Officer told him that he is driving a 20-year-old Pontiac, the only way to burn rubber is on purpose.  

3:46 p.m. Caller reporting that their son got beat up on the bus yesterday. Officer talked with school and parents of the victim. Officer then talked with the dad and suspect child.  No charges due to age of child.

9:10 p.m. Assist with a medical.

10:47 p.m. Driving complaint on Co Hwy 10. Officer found vehicle on Main Ave W and made a traffic stop. No signs of impairment.

Thursday, Sept. 11

6:07 p.m. Assist with a suspicious activity call in the county.

7:49 p.m. Report of a missing male in the county north of town. Male was located prior to officer and deputies responding.

9:03 p.m. Report of a wrong way driver on US Hwy 10 by the overpass. Deputies stopped the vehicle by East Shore Drive. Driver was not impaired. Citation issued failure to use designated lane.

9:59 p.m. Business alarm. Building secured and employee reset alarm.