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Former Lake Park, MN Police Chief Dies In Hunting Incident

Becker County Sheriff Todd Glander confirms a man killed in a hunting-related incident over the weekend was former Lake Park Police Chief Jay Nelson.

November 12, 2018

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DETROIT LAKES, MN — The Becker County Sheriff released details on the death of former Lake Park Police Chief Jay Nelson. In a release from the Sheriff’s Department, the Sheriff’s Office received a report of a deceased male in a vehicle on a logging trail 1/2 mile east of Yellowhead Trail around 6:09 p.m. on November 10. Emergency responders identified…

Two Dead After Single Vehicle Crash In Becker County

The names of the two people who were killed is being withheld pending family notification.

April 20, 2018

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SOUTH ROUND LAKE TOWNSHIP, MN — The Becker County Sheriff’s Office reports two are dead after a single vehicle crash on County Highway 35, west of Ice Cracking Lodge. The crash happened around 1:52 a.m. on Friday, April 20. The names of the two people who were killed is being withheld pending family notification. Two other people in the vehicle…

Arrests Made In Weekend Arson Fires in Lake Park, MN

Fire departments from Lake Park, Audubon and Hawley responded to find several active fires in the gym.

March 26, 2018

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LAKE PARK, MN — Lake Park, MN Police say three juveniles are facing charges after a weekend fire and vandalism at the former Lake Park Audubon High School. Saturday, March 24, at around 11:17 a.m. the Becker County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a passer by that the door to the gymnasium was open and smoke was pouring out….

Missing Becker County Man

29 year old Eric Hambleton has been missing since 3/15/2018.

March 16, 2018

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BECKER COUNTY, MN — The Becker County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the publics help in finding a missing man. Eric Sheldon Hambleton, age 29, was last seen near Cormorant Village on 3/10/2018. Hambleton’s family reported him missing on 3/15/2018. If you have information on Hambleton please contact the Becker County Sheriff at 218-847-2661. Categories: Local News, Minnesota News, News…

Three In Custody After Fatal Hit and Run

The victim was struck on Pow Wow Hwy. east of Pine Point.

February 9, 2018

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DETROIT LAKES, MN (KFGO) – Three people were taken into custody after a hit-and-run in Becker County where a 21 year-old man died. The victim was struck on Pow Wow Hwy. east of Pine Point. He was Joshua Jones of Ponsford. Deputies later located a car in Pine Point where the three people were found. It was reported shortly before…