Crime and fire report: 5 fires reported in Becker County on Sunday

By News Staff

May 01, 2023 at 12:08 PM

Thursday, April 27

10:02 a.m., Theft of an electric bike was reported at a residence along Eighth Street, Detroit Lakes.
10:23 p.m., Burglary attempt was reported along Uran Street, Ogema. Three children were spotted trying to break into a garage. The kids left on foot and police were unable to locate them. Nothing was thought to have been stolen or damaged.

10:52 a.m., A 43-year-old woman reported being raped by a known male in Detroit Lakes.
2:22 p.m., Potential drug substance was found at a hotel along Morrow Avenue, Detroit Lakes. Officers collected and destroyed the substance.
7:22 p.m., Traffic stop along Pow Wow Highway, Ponsford, resulted in a 31-year-old female from Ponsford being arrested for outstanding warrants in the counties of Hubbard and Becker.
8:50 p.m., Fire was reported along 330th Street, Ponsford. The fire was identified to be a controlled grass fire burn.
9:05 p.m., Overdose reported at a residence along County Highway 21, Ogema. Male, 30, of Mahnomen, had stopped breathing. First responders administered one Narcan and the male became alert and was able to sit up.

6:21 a.m., Theft reported when a 59-year-old male inmate returned to the Becker County Jail from work release with several items. The inmate reportedly claimed that he acquired a Dewalt drill, iPad and a large speaker at the landfill. The instance is under investigation.
9:34 a.m., Theft of a dirt bike was reported along Heavenly Acres Drive, Frazee. The bike was outside of a garage.
9:48 a.m., Theft of a 2001 Ford F-250 tan-colored pickup and four-wheeler was reported at a residence along County Highway 34, Ogema. Both vehicles were reportedly taken from the driveway.
3:18 p.m., Cart was reportedly taken from a business along Roosevelt Avenue, Detroit Lakes. The cart was returned.
6:25 p.m., Hit and run of a parked vehicle was reported along Holmes Street East, Detroit Lakes.
6:42 p.m., Vehicle was damaged at a business along East Frazee Street, Detroit Lakes.

8:46 a.m., Fire was reported along County Highway 44. The grass fire was extinguished by Carsonville Fire Department.
1:12 p.m., Residence along Long Bridge Road, Detroit Lakes reported jewelry had been stolen.
1:26 p.m., Hit and run of a parked vehicle was reported at a business along U.S. Highway 10, Detroit Lakes.
1:45 p.m., Fire was reported along Almquist Road, Detroit Lakes. The grass fire was extinguished by Detroit Lakes Fire Department and DNR Fire-DL.
3:54 p.m., Fire reported at a residence along County Highway 34, Callaway. The call stated a fire had started in a yard, but it was believed to be under control.
5:02 p.m., Fire reported in a ditch along County Highway 34, Ogema. White Earth Fire Department responded.
6:12 p.m., Fire was reported at a residence along State Highway 87, Frazee. The fire was reported to be a grass fire that did not endanger structures. Responding were the Frazee Fire Department, Wolf Lake Fire Department and DNR Fire-DL.