WHITE EARTH TRIBAL POLICE

Train hauling grain products derails near Ogema, MN

Courtesy: Sis Scheler / FacebookOGEMA, Minn. (KVRR) — The cause of a train derailment near Ogema, Minnesota is under investigation. White Earth Tribal Police says the derailment on Monday temporarily blocked County Road 18. An early investigation confirmed that were no hazardous materials in the rail cars that derailed, they were loaded with grain products. Around twenty train cars derailed….

Assault involving juveniles at Shooting Star Casino under investigation

MAHNOMEN, Minn. (KVRR) — White Earth Tribal Police Department continues to investigate an assault that happened at Shooting Star Casino over the weekend. They say multiple suspects are in custody. But due to the involvement of juveniles in the incident, no further information is being released at this time. They are asking people who may have witnessed the incident or…

Death of Infant on White Earth Reservation Under Investiation

WHITE EARTH RESERVATION (KVRR) — White Earth Tribal Police are investigating the death of a one-and-a-half month old infant. They were called to a home Wednesday in the village of Rice Lake, south of Bagley, for an infant who was not breathing. Officers started life-saving measures until medics arrived. The measures were unsuccessful and the baby was pronounced dead. Mental…

Ponsford Man Charged with Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Minor on the White Earth Reservation

MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) — A Ponsford, Minnesota man has been indicted for sexually abusing a minor under the age of 12 on the White Earth Indian Reservation. According to court documents, the crimes involving 42-year-old Joseph Schultz happened between October 1 and December 31, 2023. The indictment charges Schultz with one count of aggravated sexual abuse and one count of abusive…

Three In Custody After Fatal Hit and Run

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

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…

White Earth Officers to Begin Wearing Body Cams

They say the body cameras are viewed as a valuable asset intended to assist officers in the prosecution of offenders

  WHITE EARTH, Minn. — Police in White Earth will soon be wearing body cameras. White Earth Tribal Police is just the latest department to implement the program. Officers will begin recording audio/visual interactions. They say the body cameras are viewed as a valuable asset intended to assist officers in the prosecution of offenders. The equipment will also enable administrators…