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At approximately 10:00 PM, the Beltrami County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call from a 17 year old female reporting she had been shot several times when she was standing on the deck of her home in the 6300 block of Palomino Drive NW, Eckles Township. Responding Deputies found her inside the door to her residence and immediately began first aid until EMS from Bemidji Ambulance Service and First Responders arrived on scene. The victim, whose identity will not be disclosed due to her age, was t...
On August 25, 2012 at approximately 3:00 AM, the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office received two 911 calls regarding an accident involving a pedestrian struck by a car in Northern Township, near Balsam Road on Irvine Ave NW, approximately 1 mile north of Bemidji. Beltrami County Deputies responded to the scene and located Tyler Blake Cummings, age 21, of Bemidji, MN. Cummings had been struck by a car driven by Samantha Ruth Pender, age 19, also of Bemidji, MN. Pender and other occupants of her v...
With the opening of fishing quickly approaching, Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind fishermen, boaters and water recreation enthusiasts to pay attention and use common sense when boating and using the waterways in northern Minnesota. * Most deaths among boaters are caused by falls overboard and capsizing. In a small boat, resist the urge to stand up. If you must move around, keep your weight low and close to the center of the craft. * Wear your personal flotation device (PFD or life jacket). Approved PFDs are now stylish, c...
On Thursday, April 12, 2012, members of the Beltrami County Sheriff's Office, Bemidji Police Department, The Paul Bunyan Drug Task Force and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension arrested Richard Allen Fowler 49, and Kristy Jo Coyle 23, both of Bemidji. In the last week and a half, investigators also arrested Joel Clarence Velisek, age 46; John David Iverson, age 32 and John Joseph Waslaski, age 38, all of Bemidji. These five suspects have been arrested in connection with the recent plague of thefts, including vehicle type, and...
Recent ice rescues of fisherman from floating ice sheets on lakes across Minnesota, and particularly in Beltrami County, have generated much conversation in our area. Among a variety of questions directed to me I’d like to explore the following: • Who bears the cost of rescue or recovery missions for people who take extraordinary risks? • And more directly: should policy be written to hold people accountable who put themselves at risk — fisherman on thin ice, hunters and hikers lost in the woods, ATV and snowmobile accidents or medical events...
It looks like we may have a bit of a white Christmas after all. With all the holiday driving trips planned it never hurts to be reminded of some safe winter driving tips. This is the time of year to be ready for anything when it comes to driving during inclement winter weather. Some things you can do to prepare yourself and your car for the harsh driving climate we experience here in Beltrami County during the winter are: • Get a Tune-up • Check your Battery • Check Coolant • Replace worn Wipers • Keep Gas Tank Close to Full • Keep Washer Flui...
On early Tuesday morning, July 12, 2011, Deputies responded to a rural Beltrami County residence, located in Liberty Township on Jessie Ct NW (approximately 8 miles north of Bemidji), to investigate a complaint of an assault with weapons involved at this home. Subsequently, Lucas Wayne French, age 28, of Bemidji, was arrested and booked into the Beltrami County Jail. French appeared in court today and has been charged with two felonies: malicious punishment of a child, 4th degree assault of a...
On early Tuesday morning, July 12, 2011, Deputies responded to a rural Beltrami County residence to investigate a complaint of an assault with weapons involved at this home. As officers were driving to the scene it was reported that swords were being used in the assault. After arriving in the driveway, Deputies located an intoxicated individual attempting to leave the residence on a bicycle. The suspect was stopped and as deputies began their investigation they learned the suspect had been drinking with the occupant of the residence when sudden...
On early Saturday morning, July 9, 2011, Deputies responded to a rural Beltrami County residence to investigate a complaint of an unwanted person who was present at this home. After arriving in the driveway, Deputies were met by an intoxicated individual who was attempting to control a dog, loose in the yard. As Deputy Rockensock exited his vehicle the dog approached him and suddenly lunged biting a chunk of flesh from the Deputy’s hand. The dog attacked again biting into Deputy Rockensock’s leg. Other officers handled the call and Deputy Roc...
On Thursday, June 16, 2011 at approximately 8:33 PM, the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of gunfire and screaming coming from a residence on Canopy Lane SW, located in Bemidji Township, Beltrami County, approximately 3 miles from Bemidji. Deputies who arrived on scene located a marijuana growing operation outside the residence and evidence of several gunshots having been fired from inside the residence. Deputies surrounded the residence and unsuccessfully attempted to m...
