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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...
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Sherburne County Sheriff's Department
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...
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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...
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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...
Sherburne County Sheriff
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...
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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 ...
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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...
Sherburne County Sheriff's Department
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...
Sherburne County Sheriff's Department
Week of 09/25/2023 - 10/01/2023 Sherburne County Sheriff’s NewsletterThe following individuals have been booked into the Sherburne County Jail for the alleged offense(s):Daniel Scott Nelson, 38 of Madison, WI ...
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Question: I noticed another vehicle that was not driving very safe the other day and saw that it had a “How’s My Driving? Call 1-800…” Should I called that number or what else should I have done? Answer: Every c...
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