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.
Monday, Oct. 25
3:51 a.m., 29000 block County Road 34, Callaway, a vehicle struck a horse on the roadway. The horse was motionless in the roadside ditch and removed from the scene.
8:43 a.m., 23000 block south Melissa Drive, Detroit Lakes, a Bobcat skid steer was reported stolen. A $2,000 reward has been offered for information leading to the arrest of a suspect. Call the Becker County Sheriff's Office, Deputy Bruce, at 218-847-2661 with any information about the theft. The case is under investigation.
9:55 a.m., at the Washington Avenue/Willow Street roundabout, Detroit Lakes, a two-vehicle crash occurred. No injuries were reported.
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9:55 a.m., 1100 block Jackson Avenue, Detroit Lakes, vandalism. Letters were spray painted on a building.
12:22 p.m., at Walmart at 1583 Highway 10, Detroit Lakes, shoplifting.
2:27 p.m., at Walmart at 1583 Highway 10, Detroit Lakes, shoplifting.
2:31 p.m., at Walmart at 1583 Highway 10, Detroit Lakes, shoplifting.
2:46 p.m., 39000 block Village Drive, Waubun, items stolen from a yard. The incident was captured on video and the case is under investigation.
3:11 p.m., 35000 block Mission Road, Ogema, a report of juveniles with possible drugs.
7:43 p.m., 18000 block County Road 25, Detroit Lakes, suicide related. A 17-year-old boy was reported as being suicidal and in possession of a firearm. The caller was able to secure the firearm before law enforcement arrived to the scene. The boy was transported to a nearby medical clinic for evaluation.
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Tuesday, Oct. 26
10:10 a.m., 900 block 8th Street, Detroit Lakes, window broken at a residence. The caller suspects the break was caused by a BB or pellet gun.
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10:19 a.m., 19000 block Sportsmen Road, Audubon, a tractor collided with a power pole. A power line was down and lying across the tractor. No injuries were reported.
11:29 a.m., 29000 block Highway 34, Detroit Lakes, a roadside address post was damaged.
12:27 p.m., at Detroit Lakes High School at 1301 Roosevelt Avenue, Detroit Lakes, inappropriate video or photos involving students.
1:48 p.m., 12000 block 280th Avenue, Detroit Lakes, an unknown party tried to open up a debit card account in the caller’s name. The attempt was unsuccessful.
2:13 p.m., 300 block Sunset Avenue, Detroit Lakes, email scam. No information given to scammer.
4:33 p.m., 12000 block Hollywood Lane, Detroit Lakes, hand injury. The injured party was transported to a nearby medical clinic for treatment.
Wednesday, Oct. 27
12:47 p.m., near Rattlesnake Circle, Waubun, burglary.
12:48 p.m., 100 block east Swan Street, Audubon, gas main struck. Gas was secured and the scene was cleared.
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8:50 p.m., 200 block Court Lane, Detroit Lakes, credit cards stolen. Purchases were made using the cards and the account was locked by the cardholder. A suspect is being sought and the case remains under investigation.