The following reports were compiled from the Becker County Sheriff’s Office and Detroit Lakes Police Department from an official with knowledge of the cases, unless otherwise noted.
Wednesday, Dec. 29
6:04 a.m., 200 block Barbara Avenue, Detroit Lakes, a plow struck a parked vehicle during a declared snow emergency causing minor damage.
8:42 a.m., near Heille’s Ridge Road, Detroit Lakes, two-vehicle crash. No injuries.
8:54 a.m., near Highway 10 and McHugh Road, Detroit Lakes, single-vehicle crash. No injuries.
8:57 a.m., near Detroit Lakes, weapons-related task force action.
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8:59 a.m., near County Road 6 and Highway 59, Detroit Lakes, a fuel truck was reported off the roadway. No injuries.
9:17 a.m., near mile marker 51 on Highway 10, Becker County, two-vehicle crash. Minor injuries were reported and one person was transported to a nearby medical clinic for treatment.
10:12 a.m., near Highway 10 and Jackson Avenue, Detroit Lakes, two-vehicle crash. No injuries.
10:32 a.m., 200 block Main Avenue, Callaway, shoplifting. An individual was captured on video stealing an $0.89 pie.
11:23 a.m., near Highway 10 and Corbett Road, Detroit Lakes, two-vehicle crash. No injuries.
11:40 a.m., 200 block Stone Creek Drive, Detroit Lakes, a vehicle was repossessed.
1:00 p.m., near Highway 10 and Wine Lake Road, Detroit Lakes, two-vehicle crash. No injuries.
2:09 p.m., 800 block Washington Avenue, Detroit Lakes, reported burglary. Caller will compile a list of stolen items. The case is under investigation.
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2:32 p.m., at M and W in White Earth, gas pump drive-off.
4:58 p.m., near Highway 10 and Highway 59, Detroit Lakes, two-vehicle crash. No injuries.
6:05 p.m., 21000 block County Road 21, Detroit Lakes, multi-vehicle crash. No injuries.
10:30 p.m., near Richwood Road and north Tower Road, Detroit Lakes, a vehicle struck a mailbox and left the roadway. No injuries.
11:20 p.m., 21000 block County Road 21, Detroit Lakes, suicide related. A 16-year-old male was transported to a nearby medical clinic for evaluation after making self-harm threats.
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Thursday, Dec. 30
6:59 a.m., 400 block Main Street, Ogema, an Amazon truck struck the Ogema Post Office causing minor damage.
8:47 a.m., at Lakes Liquor at 200 east Holmes Street, Detroit Lakes, past action, shoplifting.
12:30 p.m., near Frazee Street and McKinley Avenue, Detroit Lakes, two-vehicle crash. No injuries.
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2:07 p.m., 27000 block 125th Street, Detroit Lakes, threats. The caller’s mother was reportedly threatened by a male party. They were advised to seek a harassment restraining order or a trespass order.
6:45 p.m., 40000 block County Road 34, Ogema, mobile phone theft.
7:57 p.m., near County Road 39 and 427th Avenue, Frazee, a vehicle was reported off the roadway. No injuries.
9:00 p.m., 200 block east Oak Avenue, Frazee, medical. A 32-year-old man was found unconscious of a possible drug overdose. The man was taken by ambulance to a nearby medical clinic for treatment.
9:30 p.m., 20000 block County Road 21, Detroit Lakes, a vehicle was reported off the roadway. No injuries.
9:53 p.m., 40000 block 408th Avenue, Waubun, past action burglary. A chainsaw was stolen among other items. The caller will make a list of the missing items.
10:00 p.m., 200 block Laura Avenue, Detroit Lakes, domestic incident surrounding use of a phone card. One person was arrested on an unrelated warrant.
10:31 p.m., 300 block West Main Avenue, Frazee, theft. Flash drives were stolen by an “estranged wife.”
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Friday, Dec. 31
8:44 a.m., 300 block Lake Avenue, Detroit Lakes, a threat was made against a person on social media. The caller was advised to seek a harassment restraining order.
10:18 a.m., 600 block Bowling Avenue, Detroit Lakes, past action, theft of two guns. One of the guns has since been recovered, but one handgun is still missing.
10:33 a.m., 1200 block East Shore Drive, Detroit Lakes, propane leak was reported. The leak was outside. Utility officials responded and cleared the scene.
4:08 p.m., near Big Floyd Lake, a vehicle’s rear tires are in the water near the boat access and can’t get out. No injuries.
4:12 p.m., near County Road 40 and County Road 119, Menahga, a vehicle was reported off the roadway.
4:24 p.m., at Walmart at 1583 Highway 10, Detroit Lakes, shoplifting.
4:27 p.m., 1300 block Highway 10, Detroit Lakes, two-vehicle crash. No injuries.
5:46 p.m., 400 block 2nd Street, Ogema, a vehicle struck a deer. No injuries.
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7:21 p.m., 32000 block County Road 10, Frazee, abandoned snowmobile.
11:10 p.m., 200 block east Main Avenue, Detroit Lakes, physical domestic involving two male parties. A 44-year-old man was transported to a nearby medical clinic due to severe intoxication.
11:53 p.m., 1000 block Washington Avenue, Detroit Lakes, disorderly patient. A 44-year-old man who was previously transported for severe intoxication was unruly at the clinic. The man was subsequently arrested.
Saturday, Jan. 1
12:43 a.m., at Holiday Inn Lakefront at 1155 Highway 10, Detroit Lakes, a 31-year-old man reported being pushed by a 44-year-old woman during an altercation.
12:58 a.m., near Highway 34, east of County Road 21, a vehicle was reported off the roadway. Vehicle appears to be abandoned.
1:01 a.m., 42000 block 165th Street, Frazee, domestic incident. No injuries were reported. A 39-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident.
2:12 a.m., at Holiday Inn Lakefront at 1155 Highway 10, Detroit Lakes, parking lot fight involving multiple parties. A vehicle window was broken during the altercation.
6:58 a.m., 35000 block County Road 21, Ogema, a vehicle was reported off the roadway. No injuries.
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9:10 a.m., 28000 block County Road 35, Rochert, a vehicle was reported off the roadway. The vehicle appears to be abandoned.
12:55 p.m., 600 block West Holmes Street, Detroit Lakes, a parked vehicle was sideswiped by another vehicle in an apparent hit-and-run.
3:19 p.m., near Lake Street and Willow Street, Detroit Lakes, a parked vehicle was struck by another vehicle causing minor damage.
3:46 p.m., at Walmart at 1583 Highway 10, Detroit Lakes, shoplifting.
6:23 p.m., 39000 block Bald Eagle Haven Road, Waubun, fire. A crack in a chimney was reported with flames and smoke coming out of it. Extinguished. No apparent damage.
6:34 p.m., near Gull Road, Ogema, a vehicle was reported off the roadway. No injuries.
6:48 p.m., near County Road 21 and Whiskey Creek Drive, Detroit Lakes, a vehicle was reported in a roadside ditch. The vehicle appears to be abandoned.
7:51 p.m., 1500 block Highway 10, Detroit Lakes, two-vehicle crash. No injuries.
8:10 p.m., 1100 block Jackson Avenue, Detroit Lakes, two-vehicle crash. No injuries.
8:12 p.m., 28000 block County Road 35, Rochert, a vehicle was reported off the roadway. The vehicle appears to be abandoned.
9:14 p.m., 13000 block 450th Avenue, Frazee, a barn fire was reported. No one appears to be home. Extinguished after about 40 minutes.
9:33 p.m., 15000 block County Road 19, Detroit Lakes, hazmat. A strong natural gas smell is coming from the substation. A utilities technician responded to the scene.
10:47 p.m., 200 block Heights Ridge Lane, Detroit Lakes, a fight was reported involving multiple parties. No injuries.
Sunday, Jan. 2
2:28 a.m., near County Road 56 and County Road 117, Frazee, a vehicle was reported off the roadway. The vehicle appears to be abandoned.
10:07 a.m., 16000 block 305th Avenue, Detroit Lakes, a vehicle was reported off the roadway. No injuries.
12:39 p.m., 16000 block west Little Cormorant Road, Audubon, mailbox damage from an unknown vehicle.
3:08 p.m., 300 block Pelican River Road, Detroit Lakes, a tool box was stolen from a locked garage. The incident is under investigation.
3:26 p.m., 800 block Summit Avenue, Detroit Lakes, drug related. The caller believes someone might be smoking marijuana at the Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center. The incident is under investigation.
5:53 p.m., 400 block Highway 10, Detroit Lakes, a suspicious party was seen pacing outside the Burger King. One person was arrested on an unrelated warrant.
7:09 p.m., 28000 block County Road 35, Rochert, a vehicle was reported off the roadway. No injuries.
9:40 p.m., 15000 block Maple Ridge Road, Audubon, a vehicle struck a mailbox. The incident is under investigation.
9:43 p.m., near County Road 43 and 120th Street, Menahga, a vehicle was reported off the roadway. No injuries.
10:52 p.m., 500 block Washington Avenue, Detroit Lakes, disorderly at the Northside Bar. A male party was reportedly going behind the bar and turning on the beer taps. The party was asked to leave and they left.
11:18 p.m., 500 block Washington Avenue, Detroit Lakes, disorderly at the Northside Bar. Multiple people were involved in an altercation. Management kicked everyone out of the bar and the patrons all dispersed.