Red Lake County (trfnews.i234.me) — Several calls and cases were reported across Red Lake County between April 17 and April 24, 2026.
The reports included a missing Chromebook, minor consumption citations, a warrant arrest, loose dogs, vandalism, and loose horses.
Missing Chromebook Reported In Plummer
On April 17, a person reported that their child forgot a Chromebook at Lion’s Park in Plummer.
The device was left there the previous evening. When the family returned, it was gone.
Anyone with the Chromebook can contact the sheriff’s office. It can also be returned to Red Lake County Central Schools.
Minor Consumption Stops Reported
Early on April 18, a vehicle was stopped on Highway 32 south of Red Lake Falls.
Authorities said two people were inside the vehicle. Both were under 21 years old.
The passenger, Marley William Benoit, 18, of Red Lake Falls, showed signs of alcohol use.
A breath test confirmed alcohol consumption. Benoit was cited for misdemeanor minor consumption.
The driver had not been drinking. The driver was warned for the moving violation.
Mentor Man Arrested On Red Lake County Warrant
On April 18, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office reported the arrest of Scott Lee Tyler, 23, of Mentor.
A Red Lake County warrant had been issued on April 15.
The warrant involved felony solicitation of a child through electronic communication to engage in sexual conduct.
The criminal complaint alleges Tyler sent explicit Instagram messages to a person under age 15.
The alleged messages were sent in Red Lake County in August 2025.
Tyler appeared in court in Crookston on April 20.
He posted $1,000 cash bail and was released with conditions.
Those conditions include no contact with the victim.
His next court appearance is set for May 20 in Red Lake Falls. Court information can be found through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.
Speeding, Dogs, Crash, And Vandalism
On April 20, Kristayanna Rose Hamilton, 22, of East Grand Forks, was cited for speeding.
The citation happened on Highway 32 north of Red Lake Falls.
That evening, Eagle Square staff reported two dogs running loose in the parking lot.
One dog was caught and taken to the pound in Thief River Falls.
The second dog could not be caught at first.
An employee later reported that the small dog bit them while they took out trash.
Brianna Nicole Breiland, 30, of Red Lake Falls, was cited under city ordinance.
She was accused of allowing a dog to run at large.
She was also told to update vaccinations and license her pets.
On April 21, a vehicle struck a parked, empty vehicle at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.
No injuries were reported. Both vehicles were damaged.
On April 22, vandalism was reported at Riverside Park in Red Lake Falls.
City crews cleaned up the mess. The case remains under investigation.
That evening, a possible harassment or restraining order violation was reported.
That case also remains under investigation.
Late-Night Riverside Park Alcohol Case
Just before midnight on April 22, an occupied vehicle was found at Riverside Park.
Authorities said three young males were inside.
All were under 21 and had been drinking.
Marijuana vaping devices were also found and seized.
Gage David Gilbert, 18, of Middle River, was cited for misdemeanor minor consumption.
Benjiman Allen Kuhn, 18, of Thief River Falls, was also cited.
A juvenile male from Thief River Falls will be summonsed to juvenile court.
All three were released to sober parties.
Early on April 24, loose horses were reported on County Road 7 east of Highway 59.
The horses were found in the owner’s yard, but they were not fenced in.
The owner was told to fix the issue.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.