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Police Blotter - Sept. 10
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (850+ words) ARRESTS — Arrested a 34-year-old man for felony fifth-degree drugs, gross misdemeanor test refusal and misdemeanor instructional permit violation after a report of a suspicious vehicle at 3:15 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, 3300 block of Oak Street. Arrested a 41-year-old woman for gross misdemeanor…...
Police Blotter - Sept. 1
1+ week, 5+ day ago (712+ words) ARRESTS — A 24-year-old man was arrested after a warrant service attempt, 12:30 p.m. Aug. 26, 16000 block of Red Fern Trail, Brainerd. A 22-year-old man was arrested after a warrant, 6:49 a.m. Aug. 25, 300 block of Laurel Street, Brainerd. A 30-year-old man was arrested for…...
Police Blotter - Aug. 31
1+ week, 6+ day ago (490+ words) ARRESTS — Arrested a 39-year-old man for gross misdemeanor third-degree DWI after a report of an intoxicated person at 1:38 a.m. Friday, 700 block of Laurel Street. Arrested a 28-year-old man for felony predatory offender registration violation, misdemeanor drivin without a valid license,…...
Police Blotter - Aug. 25
2+ week, 5+ day ago (661+ words) BURGLARY — Theft of a bike reported, 8:40 p.m. Aug. 17, 7000 block of Clearwater Road, Baxter. FIRE — Two locations in the ditch on fire reported, 1:42 p.m. Aug. 17, State Highway 210 and Highland Scenic Road, Baxter. Bystanders put one fire out. Officer was able…...
Baxter's Night to Unite brings community together
4+ week, 1+ day ago (274+ words) Brainerd Dispatch Baxter's Night to Unite brings community together The community event had games, prize drawings, information booths, displays, food, music, demonstrations and children’s activities. BAXTER — On what could arguably be one of the best summer nights with lingering sunshine,…...