Windom Police Department reported on the 6th a two-vehicle accident with no injuries at the intersection of 16th and 3rd Ave. Moderate damage to both vehicles. On the 7th at 12:22am an officer witnessed a truck driving at a high rate of speed on 13th Street. The officer pursued the vehicle and activated his radar and initiated a stop in the 1300 block of River Road. After investigation, an arrest was made of 37-year-old Windom Male for 4th Degree DWI, Carrying a Pistol while under the influence and Open Bottle, pending results of a BCA blood test. The subject was released when sober. Also, on the 7th at 11:23pm an officer was on patrol on Highway 60 near Island Park following a motorcycle. The Officer observed the driver driving erratically. The officer initiated a traffic stop near Cindy St and upon investigation an arrest was made of a 60-year-old male of Windom for probable Cause Gross Misdemeanor 3rd Degree DWI with one aggravating factor, pending review by the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. On the 8th at 12:46am an officer was dispatched to the Phat Pheasant Bar for an Assault. Upon arriving to the scene, the officer observed another male hugging someone and spoke with this male from Windom and while speaking with him, observed his speech to be slurred and eyes to be bloodshot. The reporting party was an 18-year-old from Windom and he stated that he had been smacked by a 39-year-old male from Windom. After investigation the 18-year-old male was issued a citation for Underage Consumption. Upon further investigation it was determined that NO ALCOHOL was served to this male from the bar. The 39-year-old male was issued a citation for 5th Degree Assault. At 1:11am an Officer was called back to the Phat Pheasant for multiple individuals fighting in the 2300 block of Highway 60 East between the Hotel and Windom Floor & Sleep. A 52-year-old Male from Windom was charged with 5th Degree Assault and Disorderly Conduct then at 1:55am the officer was monitoring people outside of the Phat Pheasant due to the afroed mentioned fight. He witnessed the same52-yaer-old male that was involved in the prior fight standing near the front entrance to the bar. The officer observed the male physically assault another male by throwing a punch and making a connection. After investigation, the 52-year-old male from Windom was arrested for 5th Degree Assault on a 31-year-old male from Worthington, pending review by the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. On the 11th at 3:34am an officer was on patrol on Highway 60 turning onto N Highway 71 when he observed a vehicle sitting at the Stop Sign on Highway 71. Upon running the vehicle registration, it came up the registered owner to have a revoked driving status. After initiating a traffic stop for a traffic infraction, a 37-year-old male driver from Princeton, MN was brought to the Law Enforcement Center and issued a citation for a proof of insurance violation and Driving After Revocation. The vehicle was towed from the scene and will be available for pickup with proof of insurance and a valid licensed driver.
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Mountain Lake Police Department reported 9 calls from September 2nd to September 8th. An officer reconnect an owner with their dog at large. Assisted another agency with an assault and arrest. An officer made a DWI arrest and cited a 24-year-old male from Mountain Lake driver for No MN Drivers License. An officer cited a driver for Driving after Revocation and made an arrest for Domestic and Terroristic Threats. An officer assisted a motorist that was ill and checked on a suspicious vehicle that turned out to be a sleeping traveler. An officer made a DWI arrest.
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School has been in session for a week now and everyone is getting back into the routine of getting to and from school. Now isn’t the time to get comfortable while driving. As a reminder WATCH FOR CHILDREN walking and riding the school bus. Don’t forget to be alert because as we all know kids are in their own little worlds and don’t think about safety. It is up to us to keep them safe! If you are in front or behind a school bus and see the Yellow or Red Lights flashing or the Stop Arm is extended you MUST STOP! If you don’t stop you could find yourself being issued a Stop Violation. Give the bus space. Children don’t think to stop and look they will jet off the bus and towards their home or destination without a second thought. 10 feet around the school bus is said to be the most dangerous for children.
Remember to never pass a school bus from behind if it is stopped to load or unload children. Be the responsible driver and watch for children. NOTHING is more important than a safe journey. Put your phones down and pay attention ESPECIALLY since days are getting longer and darker sooner!
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