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Belfield hires former Dunn County sheriff’s deputy

April 24, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

BELFIELD The Belfield City Council welcomed Travis Carlson to the city’s police department at a special meeting Wednesday at City Hall. “I’ve heard good things from the new guys you’ve hired,” Carlson told the council. Continue Reading

Suspect released in slaying of officer

December 4, 2012 in Worthington Daily Globe

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) On the eve of the funeral for a central Minnesota police officer killed in the line of duty, the man initially accused in the fatal shooting was released from jail after authorities said Tuesday they didn’t have enough evidence to file charges. Continue Reading

Family: Slain Minnesota officer ‘liked to protect people’

December 3, 2012 in West Central Tribune

SARTELL (AP) What 8-year-old Kelly Decker remembers about her dad more than playing Nintendo Wii together, more than the treehouse he was building for Kelly and his other three children was how he loved to look out for people. Continue Reading

UPDATE: Authorities identify Cold Spring police officer killed during routine check

November 30, 2012 in West Central Tribune

COLD SPRING, Minn. (AP) Authorities say the police officer who was fatally shot in central Minnesota is 31-year-old Tom Decker of the Cold Spring Police Department. Continue Reading

Cold Spring police officer killed while conducting check

November 30, 2012 in West Central Tribune

COLD SPRING, Minn. – A Cold Spring police officer has been shot and killed while conducting a routine check near a bar. Continue Reading

Dickinson officials: Proper trash disposal important

September 4, 2012 in The Dickinson Press

Addressing trash collection concerns brought up at a previous meeting, the Dickinson City Commission on Tuesday said residents need to dispose of their waste properly. Continue Reading

Man faces fleeing charge; allegedly fled deputy at over 100 mph

July 4, 2012 in West Central Tribune

WILLMAR Dennis James Vosbury, 23, of Willmar, made his first appearance Tuesday on a felony charge of fleeing a peace officer for allegedly fleeing from a Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s deputy at speeds over 100 mph early Sunday morning.
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Man allegedly hit by Minnesota officer on life support

June 18, 2012 in West Central Tribune

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) A Minneapolis police sergeant and SWAT officer was accused Monday of punching another man in the head at an Andover bar over the weekend, leaving the civilian seriously injured. Continue Reading

Officer announces intention to run for Sheriff

March 13, 2012 in Worthington Daily Globe

SIBLEY, Iowa In early March, Matt Block, a police officer on the Spencer Police Department in Iowa, announced his intention to run for the Republican nomination for the Osceola County Sheriff. Continue Reading

Man accused of attacking officer with a stuffed monkey

January 9, 2012 in Worthington Daily Globe

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) A Des Moines man is in jail after authorities said he attacked an police officer with a stuffed monkey that he stole from a convenience store. Continue Reading