Becker County needs strong leadership, rather than willingly grant rezoning applications without regarding the long term consequences of their decisions.
On Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 5:56 p.m., on the 1000 block of 1st Street, Lake Park, a hospital patient gave their key to a friend to pick up some personal items while they were recovering in a nearby clinic. When the patient was discharged, and returned home, they discovered more items were missing from the residence and suspected their friend. Also on Tuesday, at 4:30 p.m., on the 25000 block of Township Road 81, Detroit Lakes, a caller didn't like the tile work in their bathroom from what they thought was a licensed contractor. Upon further investigation, the caller discovered the contractor was not licensed.
Crime and fire report: Tire stolen from parked vehicle and replaced with a flat tire in Detroit Lakes
At 2:09 p.m., on Tuesday, April 27, on the 200 block of Barbara Avenue in Detroit Lakes, a tire was stolen from a parked vehicle and replaced with a flat tire of a different manufacturer.
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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.
Tuesday, April 27
12:11 p.m., at L and M Fleet Supply at 1100 Highway 59, Detroit Lakes, employee theft.
12:25 p.m., 31000 block Highway 34, Detroit Lakes, computer hacking. The caller said their computer is under the control of hackers or malware.
12:04 p.m., 33000 block 130th Avenue, Ulen, church burglarized.
4:12 p.m., 11000 block Highway 10, Lake Park, unemployment claim fraud.
4:33 p.m., 14000 block West Lake Sallie Drive, Detroit Lakes, unemployment claim fraud.
6:41 p.m., 100 block Minnesota Avenue, Detroit Lakes, alleged beauty product theft; under investigation.
6:56 p.m., 41000 block Many Point Scout Camp Road, Ponsford, wildfire reported. Fire originated with an electrocuted squirrel on a transformer.
Friday, April 16
8:14 a.m., 1800 block Hickory Lane, Detroit Lakes, unemployment claim fraud.
8:20 a.m., 1100 block Washington Avenue, Detroit Lakes, unemployment claim fraud.
10:21 a.m., 45000 block Highway 34, Osage, unemployment claim fraud.
10:32 a.m., 20000 block County Road 131, Detroit Lakes, unemployment fraud. Two other parties listed the caller’s address as their residence.