Red Lake County Sheriff’s Report 2026-11-13 12:21:33

On the afternoon of 11/06/26, Red Lake County deputies responded to a disturbance at a Louisville Township residence. Individuals were having a verbal argument and no crimes were committed. One of the involved parties agreed to leave and the situation was mediated.

On the afternoon of 11/08/26, Peyton Phillip Kazmierczak (23) of Mentor was cited for speed on CR. #1 east of Red Lake Falls.

On the afternoon of 11/10/26, a Lambert Township resident reported they found a John Deere 40-40 tractor, which was not theirs, was parked by a shed in their yard. They do not know who actually owns the equipment. If anyone has information about this matter, they can contact the Sheriff’s Office.

On the afternoon of 11/10/26, the Minnesota State Patrol reported they had arrested Wade Christopher LaPlante (38) of Detroit Lakes. Red Lake County held an active warrant for his arrest. Mr. LaPlante posted $1,000 cash bail to satisfy the warrant and he was released from custody. He is scheduled to appear in Court in Red Lake Falls on 11/20/26.

On the afternoon of 11/10/26, Red Lake County deputies responded to a report of a disturbance at a Red Lake Falls resident. No crimes had been committed, and the involved parties were counseled and the incident was mediated.

On 11/12/26, the Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office received a report of the condition of a property in Red Lake Falls that is causing a public nuisance. That report remains under investigation.

In the early morning hours of 11/13/26, Sarah Joy Finseth (23) of Warren was cited for speeding on Main Ave. in Red Lake Falls.

Mitch Bernstein, Red Lake County Sheriff: 11/13/26

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