Red Lake Falls Calls Bring Arrests and Citations
Red Lake County (trfnews.i234.me) — Deputies handled several calls from June 28 through July 2.
The weekly report included an arrest, traffic citations, vandalism, and two possible restraining order violations.
Stray Dog Taken to Pound
On June 28, a stray dog was found in Red Lake Falls.
The dog was a brown male pit bull with a white head. It also wore a pink collar.
Authorities could not find the owner. The dog was taken to the pound in Thief River Falls.
Anyone seeking information may visit the Red Lake County website.
Vandalism and Arrest Reported
On June 29, authorities received a vandalism report at Lion’s Park in Plummer.
The case remains under investigation.
Early on June 30, police reported a possible violation of an active harassment restraining order.
Deputies arrested Preston Dean Altendorf, 25, of Red Lake Falls.
He was transferred to Pennington County authorities. The charge remains an allegation unless proven in court.
Traffic Stops Lead to Citations
Later, on June 30, Sommar Patrice Kemnitz, 42, of Thief River Falls, received a speeding citation.
The stop happened on County Road 2, north of County Road 1.
That evening, an Oklee resident reported another possible restraining order violation.
Authorities spoke with the reporting person. The matter remains under investigation.
A separate traffic stop occurred on Main Avenue in Red Lake Falls.
Applynn J’E Johnson, 21, of Twin Valley, was cited for three alleged violations.
Authorities reported illegally packaged marijuana, expired registration, and no proof of current insurance.
Other Calls Across Red Lake County
On July 1, someone reported losing a wallet at a local golf course.
Anyone finding the wallet should contact the Sheriff’s Office.
That afternoon, deputies responded to a dispute at a gravel pit south of Oklee.
The people involved spoke with authorities. One person was told camping was not allowed there.
The dispute ended without further reported action.
On July 2, local officers provided security during Senator Amy Klobuchar’s campground visit.
She toured Voyageur’s View Campground. More information is available on her official Senate website.
Later, a camper detached from a towing vehicle along Highway 32.
The camper entered a ditch north of Red Lake Falls. No injuries were reported.
A tow truck removed the camper.
Underage Alcohol Citations Issued
That evening, authorities checked a possible impaired driver leaving Voyageur’s View Campground.
Deputies stopped the vehicle on Broadway Avenue in Red Lake Falls.
Isaiah Matthew Fleetwood, 19, and Noah Roger Mahlum, 18, both of Grand Forks, received citations.
Each was cited for misdemeanor minor consumption, according to the report.
They remained detained until a sober person arrived to drive them home.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for TRF News.
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