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Question: Does the Minnesota State Patrol have K9s? In what purpose do they serve? Answer: The Minnesota State Patrol K-9 unit is currently staffed with 15 K-9 teams trained to detect the odor of narcotics, and ...
Question: Does the Minnesota State Patrol have K9s? In what purpose do they serve? Answer: The Minnesota State Patrol K-9 unit is currently staffed with 15 K-9 teams trained to detect the odor of narcotics, and ...
Week of 10/30/2023 - 11/05/2023 Sherburne County Sheriff’s NewsletterThe following individuals have been booked into the Sherburne County Jail for the alleged offense(s):Sakai A. Mackie, 18 of Big Lake, MN 5530...
Question: What is the deal with the Minnesota State Patrol and the maroon colored squad cars? I’ve traveled all over the United States and don’t know if I’ve ever seen this color used before. Is there a reason f...
Week of 10/23/2023 - 10/29/2023 Sherburne County Sheriff’s NewsletterThe following individuals have been booked into the Sherburne County Jail for the alleged offense(s):James Arthur Warren, 46 of Becker, MN 55...
Question: What is the difference between careless or reckless driving? What about “exhibition driving”? Answer: In general, the difference between reckless and careless is that “reckless” is generally “intention...
Week of 10/16/2023 - 10/22/2023 Sherburne County Sheriff’s NewsletterThe following individuals have been booked into the Sherburne County Jail for the alleged offense(s):Richard Donald Tjosvold, Jr., 54 of Elk R...
Week of 10/09/2023 - 10/15/2023 Sherburne County Sheriff’s NewsletterThe following individuals have been booked into the Sherburne County Jail for the alleged offense(s):Brandon Kyle Lehn, 37 of Elk River, MN 5...
Question: I noticed several freshly killed deer on the side of the highway yesterday. What are the traffic related requirements when someone collides with a deer, and what are the game related requirements with ...
Question: I have had a few conversations with others about turning right on red. Can you tell me what the rules are in Minnesota? It’s frightening to see the chances some drivers are taking. Answer: A steady r...
Week of 10/02/2023 - 10/08/2023 Sherburne County Sheriff’s NewsletterThe following individuals have been booked into the Sherburne County Jail for the alleged offense(s):Katie Lynn Gervais, 33 of Big Lake, MN 5...