Becker Police were dispatched to Kolbinger Park (13498 3rd St. SE) on July 4 at approximately 3:48 a.m. for a possible fire. Responding officers located a portable toilet on fire next to the park building and were able to extinguish most of the fire. Becker Fire Department arrived to finish putting out the fire. 

During an investigation into the fire a Becker Officer identified a suspect nearby, who ultimately admitted to lighting a firework in the portable toilet, which caused the fire. 

Eighteen-year-old Ayden Moeller of Becker, was arrested and booked into the Sherburne County Jail for arson and criminal damage to property.

Another Fire

At 6:49 a.m. Becker Police received a report of a fire at the Becker Athletic Complex (14295 Morning Dove Dr, Becker). Upon arrival, officers located two portable toilets and a shed on fire. Becker Fire arrived to extinguish the fire, however the portable toilets, shed and its contents were a complete loss.

The Becker Police Department is continuing to investigate both fires to determine if they are related.Additional charges may be filed.

If anyone has any information about the fires, please contact Sherburne County Dispatch at 763-765- 3595. Becker Police were assisted by the Sherburne County Sheriff’s Office and Becker Fire Dept.

Josh Laudenbach, Becker Youth Baseball Association Administrator, is looking for the public’s help in recouping the losses. Checks can be made out to Becker Youth Baseball Association and mailed to US PO Box 35, Becker MN 55308 or call Josh at 320-493-6958. They also have a GoFundMe page. (. https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.gofundme.com_f_becker-2Dyouth-2Dbaseball-2Dequipment&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=Snnqs6QmXA6PreKdjnBVYPdYJL6J5NEnIoZEv2CNsDA&m=H2f6_n_rxRuI0Ha8ta77jWJjLl8tVM7pxRfKq6ikucMtuIVmkwaduX12brFb7JPe&s=T3Y53NGSOlqGU6AziBKjRNdlvNo61Uoh36d0jdz-vpw&e=).