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| USCPD Media Report |
| 06-28-2025
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07-05-2025 |
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| (25500475) Traffic |
Reported: 07-04-2025
22:23 |
| [Officer 141; Citation 10232025000326]V-W- HL out |
| Addresses Involved |
| 5523 PEL , Granite Falls, MN 56241 |
| 5523 PEL , Upper Sioux87, MN |
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| Officers Involved |
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(Primary)
Officer Determan, Derick |
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| (25500474) Traffic |
Reported: 07-04-2025
21:11 |
| [Officer 141; Citation 10232025000325]V-W-speed/ ex. tabs |
| Addresses Involved |
| PEL & CR 44 , Granite Falls, MN 56241 |
| PEL & CR 44 , Upper Sioux87, MN |
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| Officers Involved |
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Officer Determan, Derick |
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| (25500473) Drug Related Activity |
Reported: 07-04-2025
02:24 |
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| Addresses Involved |
| 5616 Prairies Edge Ln , Granite Falls, MN 56241 |
| Names Involved |
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(Complainant)
Name has been intentionally suppressed. |
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| Officers Involved |
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(Primary)
Officer Determan, Derick |
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| (25500472) Traffic |
Reported: 07-04-2025
01:28 |
| [Officer 141; Citation 10232025000324]V-W-speed |
| Addresses Involved |
| 5523 Prairies Edge Ln , Granite Falls, MN |
| 5523 Prairies Edge Ln , Upper Sioux87, MN |
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| Officers Involved |
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(Primary)
Officer Determan, Derick |
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| (25500471) Traffic |
Reported: 07-03-2025
20:40 |
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| Addresses Involved |
| Prairies Edge Lane , , US |
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| Officers Involved |
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(Primary)
Officer DeSmet, Dan |
| Deputy Barnes, Gregory |
| Deputy Jelen, Kyler |
| Officer Bahr, Cliff |
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| (25500470) Citation |
Reported: 07-03-2025
17:29 |
| [Officer 143; Citation 10232025000480]While traveling Westbound on PEL. I observed a vehicle fail to stop at the Stop Sign at Hwy 67/PEL. The vehicle turned Eastbound on PEL. I stopped the vehicle on PEL near Hwy 167. I met with the driver and three passengers of the vehicle. Driver was advised he was stopped for failure to stop at the Stop Sign. Driver provided proof of insurance. Driver told me the card just expired but the policy has not changed. Driver did not have his DL. Driver told me the vehicle was registered to him. I was able to ID driver by viewing a picture of the driver on the DVS website. Driver was issued citation for failure to stop. When driver was given his citation. I explained to him how to take care of it. I pointed out the directions on the backside and pointed to the phone number to call or the website. Driver said he did not have any questions. |
| Addresses Involved |
| Hwy 67 & Prairie's Edge Lane , Granite Falls, MN 56241 |
| Prairies Edge Ln & Hwy 167 , Upper Sioux87, MN |
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| Officers Involved |
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(Primary)
Officer Bahr, Cliff |
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| (25500468) Gunshots |
Reported: 07-03-2025
12:43 |
| RP wants to report possible gunshots near his residence. This was reported to work cell at approximately 2200 hours and a voicemail was left on work cell. Message wasn't received and reviewed until the AM of 07/03/2025. Spoke with complainant and advised him that if this should happen again that he should be calling the YMC dispatch or 911. |
| Addresses Involved |
| 5690 250th Ave , Granite Falls, MN 56241 |
| Names Involved |
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(Complainant)
Name has been intentionally suppressed. |
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| Officers Involved |
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(Primary)
Officer DeSmet, Dan |
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| (25500469) DRONE |
Reported: 07-03-2025
11:15 |
| USC Drone Deployed for viewing the flooded areas along the river |
| Addresses Involved |
| , Upper Sioux Community, MN 56241 US |
| Names Involved |
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(Complainant)
Name has been intentionally suppressed. |
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| Officers Involved |
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(Primary)
Administrative Assistant Lee, Christopher |
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| (25500467) Driving Complaint/Road Hazard |
Reported: 07-03-2025
01:06 |
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| Addresses Involved |
| 5616 Prairies Edge Ln , Granite Falls, MN 56241 |
| Names Involved |
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(Complainant)
Name has been intentionally suppressed. |
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| Officers Involved |
| Deputy Jenson, Michael |
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(Primary)
Deputy Jelen, Kyler |
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| (25500466) Citation |
Reported: 07-02-2025
14:25 |
| [Officer 143; Citation 10232025000479]While traveling Eastbound on PEL. I observed a gray GMC Acadia, fail to stop for the Stop Sign at the intersection of 560 St and PEL. The vehicle was traveling Northbound on 560 St prior to turning Westbound on PEL. I stopped the vehicle on PEL near CR 44. Driver was advised why they were being stopped. Driver admitted to not stopping. Driver was ID by MN DL and provided proof of insurance. Driver was issued citation for failure to stop. When I gave the driver their citation. I explained how to take care of it by point out the directions on the backside along with the phone number to call. I told the driver wait a couple of days for the citation to post then after it post. They would have 30 days. Driver said they did not have any questions. |
| Addresses Involved |
| PEL & CR 44 , Yellow Medicine County, MN |
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| Officers Involved |
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(Primary)
Officer Bahr, Cliff |
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| (25500465) Citation |
Reported: 07-02-2025
10:52 |
| [Officer 143; Citation 10232025000477]While traveling SE bound on Hwy 167. I observed a vehicle traveling NW Bound over the posted speed limit. Radar front facing antenna opposite direction of travel verified and was locked at 58/50. Vehicle was stopped on Hwy 167 near mile marker 5. I was unable to stop the vehicle immediately due to the curves on Hwy 167. I met with the driver. I advised the driver who I recognized from prior traffic stops, why they were being stopped, speed 58/50 mph zone. Driver provided me their MN DL. Driver advised me they just bot the vehicle. I was advised they did not have proof of insurance with them. I was told their insurance was on pause. I asked the driver for their insurance card for their prior car since they just bought this one. Driver was unable to provide the insurance card. Driver told me they still have insurance because they are paying the bill. I returned to my squad and check the driver status through my MDT. I found the driver to be valid. I noticed the drivers, drivers history was listing as of Jan. 25 the driver was a habitual violator. Driver was issued a citation for failure to provide proof of insurance. I issued the driver a verbal warning for her speed. When driver was given the citation. I explained to her how to take care of it. I pointed out the directions on the backside. I explained to driver the violation could be dropped as long as she provides proof of insurance. I pointed out the number she needed to call. I explained to the driver due to her driving conduct her driving record reflects that she is a habitual violator. It was explained to the driver I was cutting her brake today by only issuing for insurance. Driver was advised I was giving her a verbal warning for her speed. Due to the label listed on her record she was advised she needs to be more cautious of her speed. |
| Addresses Involved |
| Hwy 67 & MM 5 , Yellow Medicine County, MN |
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| Officers Involved |
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Officer Bahr, Cliff |
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| (25500464) Tribal |
Reported: 07-02-2025
08:54 |
| [Officer 143; Citation 10232025000476]While traveling Eastbound on PEL. I was near 560 St. I observed a white Jeep, exit the parking lot of PECR. The vehicle exited the lot by the PECR C-Store. The vehicle failed to stop at the Stop Sign. The vehicle turned Westbound on PEL. I immediately turned around and activated my emergency lights. The vehicle turned Northbound on 560 St and pulled over to the side of the road. I met with the driver who told me he knew why I stopped him for not stopping at the Stop Sign. Driver was ID by MN DL and provided proof of insurance. Driver was issued a Tribal citation for failure to stop. When I handed the driver his citation along with an envelope. I asked him if he knew how to take care of a Tribal citation. I was told no. Driver said he has never been stopped by us. I explained to the driver the directions are on the backside of the envelope. I pointed to the directions. I explained to the driver the violation has a $100, fine. I told the driver he has 15 days to pay his citation. I also advised the driver if the citation is not paid within the 15 days he would be mailed a district citation. Driver said he did not have any questions. |
| Addresses Involved |
| PEL & 560th St , Yellow Medicine County, MN |
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| Officers Involved |
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(Primary)
Officer Bahr, Cliff |
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| (25500463) Civil Matters |
Reported: 07-01-2025
13:23 |
| Provided standby for community member that is band from tribal land while she picks up her check. No further action. |
| Addresses Involved |
| 5716 Travers Lane , Granite Falls, MN 56241 US |
| Names Involved |
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(Complainant)
Name has been intentionally suppressed. |
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| Officers Involved |
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(Primary)
Officer Bahr, Cliff |
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| (25500462) Tribal |
Reported: 07-01-2025
09:04 |
| [Officer 143; Citation 10232025000475]While traveling NW bound on Hwy 167. I observed a vehicle traveling SE bound over the posted speed limit. Radar front facing antenna opposite direction of travel verified and was locked at 61/50. Vehicle was stopped on Hwy 167 near 240 Ave. I met with the driver and two passengers. I advised the driver why they were being stopped, speed 61/50. Driver provide proof of insurance. I noticed the card just expired. Driver and rear passenger said insurance is still good and on same policy for past 20 years. Driver issued Tribal citation for speed. When driver was given his citation i also gave him an envelope. The directions how to take care of the citation are on the envelope. I pointed out the directions and told him he has 15 days to pay his fine. I told Driver he can either mail in his fine in the envelope provided or can drop it off at the Public Safety Building. Driver said he did not have any questions. |
| Addresses Involved |
| Hwy 167 & 240th Ave , , MN |
| Hwy 167 & 240th Ave , Upper Sioux87, MN |
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| Officers Involved |
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(Primary)
Officer Bahr, Cliff |
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| (25500461) Info Only |
Reported: 06-30-2025
15:18 |
| Social Services background check request. |
| Addresses Involved |
| 5523 Prairies Edge Lane , Granite Falls, MN 56241 US |
| Names Involved |
(Arrested)
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(Address:) 5744 Hwy 67 , Granite Falls, MN 56241
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| Officers Involved |
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(Primary)
Officer DeSmet, Dan |
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| (25500460) Info Only |
Reported: 06-30-2025
13:53 |
| Housing background check request. |
| Addresses Involved |
| 5523 Prairies Edge Lane , Granite Falls, MN 56241 US |
| Names Involved |
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(Complainant)
Name has been intentionally suppressed. |
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| Officers Involved |
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(Primary)
Officer DeSmet, Dan |
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| (25500459) Written Warning |
Reported: 06-30-2025
09:54 |
| [Officer 143; Citation 10232025000474]While traveling Westbound on PEL. I observed a vehicle traveling Eastbound on PEL going pass the PECR RV Lot, over the posted speed limit. Radar front facing antenna opposite direction of travel verified and was locked at 52/40. Vehicle was stopped as they were pulling into a parking stall at PECR. Driver was advised why they were being stopped, speed 52/40. Driver was ID by MN DL. Driver provided proof of insurance. I noticed the card just expired. Driver told me it was the same policy. Driver was issued WR for speed. Driver advised to slow down. |
| Addresses Involved |
| 5616 Prairies Edge Ln , Granite Falls, MN 56241 |
| 5616 Prairies Edge Ln , Upper Sioux87, MN |
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| Officers Involved |
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Officer Bahr, Cliff |
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| (25500458) Citation |
Reported: 06-30-2025
09:35 |
| [Officer 143; Citation 10232025000473]While traveling Westbound on PEL. I observed a vehicle pull out in front of me from the PECR parking lot near the C-Store. The vehicle failed to stop for the Stop Sign. I activated my emergency lights and stopped the vehicle on PEL near 560 St. I met with the driver and passenger. Driver immediately admitted to knowing why he was being stopped, driving through the Stop Sign. Driver was ID by his MN DL. Driver was issued citation for failure to stop. Driver asked if I saw his prior violation on his driving history for over weight load. I advised the driver I did not notice it. I advised the driver I issue citations for all stop sign violations. Due to the seriousness of causing accidents. Driver said he understood. When driver was given his citation. I pointed out the directions and number to call. |
| Addresses Involved |
| Pel & 560Th St , , MN |
| Pel & 560Th St , Upper Sioux87, MN |
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| Officers Involved |
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Officer Bahr, Cliff |
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| (25500457) Citation |
Reported: 06-30-2025
07:55 |
| [Officer 143; Citation 10232025000471]While turning turning Southbound on Hwy 67 from PEL. I observed a white vehicle approaching the stop sign at Hwy 67/PEL. I noticed the vehicle had a cracked windshield. The crack ran from one side of the windshield to the other side. The crack was in the driver main line of sight. While I was turning around to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle. The vehicle turned Westbound on PEL. By the time I was able to get on to PEL. There was a semi between me and the suspects vehicle. The vehicle turned Northbound on Hwy 23. Due to traffic I was unable to catch up to the vehicle until on Hwy 23 near Hwy 167. Once behind the vehicle I activated my emergency lights to conduct a traffic stop. I met with the driver and passenger. Neither spoke English. I used google translate and the driver called someone to help translate. Driver was I ID by MN identification card. Driver said he did not have a valid DL. Driver provided proof of insurance. It was explained through translation that the driver needed to call for a valid driver to operate the vehicle. Driver said he understood. Driver was issued a citation for DAS. Driver was issued a VW for the cracked windshield. When driver was given his citation. I pointed out the directions on the backside. I underlined the two different ways to take care of his citation. I explained to the person translating for me the driver has 30 days to take care of his citation. I was explained to the driver the windshield needed to be replaced. Driver told me he had no questions when asked. Driver and passenger where left parked on the shoulder out of the roadway parked near MM 103, waiting for a valid driver for the vehicle. |
| Addresses Involved |
| Hwy 23 & Hwy 167 , , MN |
| Hwy 23 & Hwy 167 , Upper Sioux87, MN |
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| Officers Involved |
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Officer Bahr, Cliff |
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| (25500456) Aban/Stalled Vehicle |
Reported: 06-28-2025
23:00 |
| Vehicle was pushed out by its passengers. 141 blocked off the street until the water went down. |
| Addresses Involved |
| 5610 Prairies Edge Ln , Granite Falls, MN 56241 |
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| Officers Involved |
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Officer Determan, Derick |
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| (25500454) Gas Drive Off |
Reported: 06-28-2025
19:56 |
| Pending contact with driver of the vehicle.Per YMC Deputy Jenson, he made contact w/ the driver listed Sunday morning about the gas drive off. Deputy stated the driver will take care of the bill. No further action. |
| Addresses Involved |
| 5610 Prairies Edge Ln , Granite Falls, MN 56241 |
| Names Involved |
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(Complainant)
Name has been intentionally suppressed. |
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| Officers Involved |
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(Primary)
Officer Determan, Derick |
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| (25500455) Agency Assist |
Reported: 06-28-2025
18:58 |
| Severe weather with tornados. |
| Addresses Involved |
| Hwy 68 & Hwy 75 , Canby, MN 56220 |
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| Officers Involved |
| Deputy Knutson, Erik |
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Deputy Jenson, Michael |
| Officer Nelson, Blake |
| Chief Walker, Josh |
| Officer Yira, Brandon |
| Officer Determan, Derick |
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| (25500453) Weather |
Reported: 06-28-2025
17:59 |
| USC is initiating a partial emergency operation center activation due to overland flooding. |
| Addresses Involved |
| 5523 Prairies Edge Lane BLDGTSC, Granite Falls, MN 56241 US |
| Names Involved |
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(Complainant)
Name has been intentionally suppressed. |
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| Officers Involved |
| Officer DeSmet, Dan |
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(Primary)
Administrative Assistant Lee, Christopher |
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| (25500452) Agency Assist |
Reported: 06-28-2025
17:10 |
| 141 staged south of address per 91. 141 took no action. |
| Addresses Involved |
| 2677 530th St , Granite Falls, MN 56241 |
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| Officers Involved |
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(Primary)
Deputy Knutson, Erik |
| Deputy Jenson, Michael |
| Officer Yira, Brandon |
| Officer Determan, Derick |
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