Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 25800652 Date/Time: 05/09/2025 14:04 District: 2800 Brainerd Case Information Contact: 218-316-3030 Media Contact: MSP PIO Lt. Michael Lee (651) 343-4680 Location: Highway 18 at 360th Avenue, WEALTHWOOD TWP, Aitkin County Description: The Ford Explorer was traveling Eastbound on Highway 18 when a turkey made contact with the… Continue reading Highway 18 at 360th Avenue, WEALTHWOOD TWP, Aitkin County
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Aitkin County Horror: McGregor Man Charged After Threatening to Choke Woman to Death!
Aitkin County (trfnews.i234.me) — A McGregor, Minnesota man with a violent criminal past is now facing new felony charges following a terrifying domestic incident. According to court documents, Patrick Jay Sullivan, of McGregor, was denied entry into a residence by a female victim for two consecutive days. In response, Sullivan allegedly told the woman he… Continue reading Aitkin County Horror: McGregor Man Charged After Threatening to Choke Woman to Death!
Aitkin County Road Rage Horror: Man Charged After Brandishing Gun Near McGregor!
Aitkin County (trfnews.i234.me) — A terrifying road rage incident near McGregor, Minnesota, has led to serious felony charges. According to court documents, the incident unfolded on May 1st, just before 1:00 p.m., when a victim was turning off the highway near McGregor. A silver SUV following closely behind slammed on its brakes, then sped past… Continue reading Aitkin County Road Rage Horror: Man Charged After Brandishing Gun Near McGregor!
Aitkin County Shocker: Felon Busted with Meth, Loaded Gun During Traffic Stop
Aitkin County (trfnews.i234.me) — A routine traffic stop in Aitkin County escalated dramatically when Angela Tammy Halligan, a convicted felon from Aitkin, Minnesota, was found in possession of methamphetamine and a loaded firearm. On April 21, 2025, Halligan was pulled over for speeding. The stop led to a search of her vehicle, revealing 42 grams… Continue reading Aitkin County Shocker: Felon Busted with Meth, Loaded Gun During Traffic Stop
Aitkin Woman Charged with Serious Drug Offense
AITKIN, MN (trfnews.i234.me) An Aitkin, Minnesota woman is facing a major drug charge, following a traffic stop.
Wealthwood Township, Aitkin County — Fatal Crash: Toyota Tundra Goes Airborne, Strikes Tree and Rolls Over
Wealthwood Township, Aitkin County (trfnews.i234.me) — On March 15, 2025, a tragic single-vehicle crash occurred on Highway 18 near Milepost 32 in Wealthwood Township, Aitkin County. A westbound 2024 Toyota Tundra, driven by 77-year-old Leon Herbert Schefers of Ironton, MN, left the roadway to the right, went airborne off a driveway approach, and violently struck… Continue reading Wealthwood Township, Aitkin County — Fatal Crash: Toyota Tundra Goes Airborne, Strikes Tree and Rolls Over
Hwy 18 MP 32, WEALTHWOOD TWP, Aitkin County Crash
Check www.511mn.org for road conditions. Incident type: Other ICR: 25800390 Date/Time: 03/15/2025 14:30 District: 2800 Brainerd Case Information Contact: 218-316-3030 Media Contact: MSP PIO Lt. Michael Lee (651) 343-4680 Location: Hwy 18 MP 32, WEALTHWOOD TWP, Aitkin County Description: The Minnesota State Patrol Brainerd District is currently investigating a fatality accident that… Continue reading Hwy 18 MP 32, WEALTHWOOD TWP, Aitkin County
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Aitkin County SHOCKER: Man Shoots Power Transformer, Busted Days Later After Crash!
Aitkin County (trfnews.i234.me) — A bizarre and alarming crime has surfaced in Aitkin County, Minnesota. Blake Arthur Larson of Aitkin is now facing two felony charges after allegedly firing three rounds into a local electrical transformer on February 14th. The mystery unraveled six days later when Larson was involved in a crash investigation. Authorities found… Continue reading Aitkin County SHOCKER: Man Shoots Power Transformer, Busted Days Later After Crash!
BREAKING: Aitkin County Man Arrested in Disturbing Child Solicitation Case!
Aitkin County (trfnews.i234.me) — A multi-agency operation led to the arrest of 41-year-old Jason R. Groen in Aitkin County after authorities executed a search warrant on a residence south of the city of Aitkin. 🚨 What Happened?At 10:30 a.m. today, the Aitkin Police Department, Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, State Patrol, and Aitkin County Sheriff’s… Continue reading BREAKING: Aitkin County Man Arrested in Disturbing Child Solicitation Case!
Highway 18 Milepost 32, WEALTHWOOD TWP, Aitkin County Crash
Incident Incident type: Fatal ICR: 25800390 Date/Time: 03/15/2025 14:30 District: 2800 Brainerd Case Information Contact: 218-316-3030 Media Contact: MSP PIO Lt. Michael Lee (651) 343-4680 Location: Highway 18 Milepost 32, WEALTHWOOD TWP, Aitkin County Description: The Toyota Tundra was traveling Westbound on Highway 18 near Milepost 32 when it went off the… Continue reading Highway 18 Milepost 32, WEALTHWOOD TWP, Aitkin County
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Minnesota Man from Aitkin Arrested for Alleged Solicitation of Minors, Police Report
AITKIN, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Aitkin, Minnesota police say a man from that town was arrested to for alleged solicitation of minors.
Aitkin, MN Stabbing & Car Jacking Suspect to Appear in Court Today
AITKIN, MN (trfnews.i234.me) An Aitkin, Minnesota stabbing and car jacking suspect was in court today.
🚨 Aitkin County Man Charged with Stabbing, Carjacking – Faces Multiple Felonies 🚨
AITKIN, MN – A 33-year-old man is facing multiple felony charges after a violent stabbing and carjacking left a woman with serious injuries on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 in Aitkin County. Police responded to a residence on First Street Northwest after receiving reports of a stabbing. Upon arrival, officers found a 41-year-old female victim suffering… Continue reading 🚨 Aitkin County Man Charged with Stabbing, Carjacking – Faces Multiple Felonies 🚨
Aitkin County Man Charged in Stabbing, Carjacking, and Multi-County Chase
Aitkin County, MN – Authorities have arrested and charged 33-year-old Matthew Dean Liimatainen following a violent series of events Wednesday morning, including a stabbing, carjacking, and a multi-county police pursuit. According to the Aitkin County Police Department, Liimatainen allegedly stabbed a 41-year-old woman in Aitkin, then assaulted another 60-year-old female victim from Esko by forcibly… Continue reading Aitkin County Man Charged in Stabbing, Carjacking, and Multi-County Chase
Driver Injured After Vehicle Rolls into Ditch on Hwy 47 in Aitkin County
Glen Township, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A single-vehicle rollover crash on an icy Highway 47 in Aitkin County Friday morning left one driver with non-life-threatening injuries. Crash Details The crash occurred at 8:41 a.m. on February 7, 2025, at the intersection of Hwy 47 and Dove Street in Glen Township. A Nissan Rogue traveling eastbound on Dove Street… Continue reading Driver Injured After Vehicle Rolls into Ditch on Hwy 47 in Aitkin County
UPDATE: Aitkin County Stabbing Suspect Captured in Ramsey County
📍 Aitkin, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Authorities have captured Matthew Dean Liimatainen, 33, the suspect in a violent stabbing that left a 41-year-old Aitkin woman with life-threatening injuries. Timeline of the Incident & Arrest 🕙 10:57 A.M. – Stabbing Incident in Aitkin Liimatainen was involved in a stabbing at a residence in northwest Aitkin. The female victim suffered… Continue reading UPDATE: Aitkin County Stabbing Suspect Captured in Ramsey County
Manhunt Underway: Aitkin County Authorities Search for Armed Suspect Matthew Dean Liimatainen
📍 Aitkin, MN – The Aitkin County Sheriff’s Office has launched an active manhunt for Matthew Dean Liimatainen, 33, following a violent stabbing on Tuesday morning. Authorities have labeled him armed and dangerous and are urging the public not to approach him if spotted. Incident Details 📅 Date & Time: Tuesday, February 13, 2025 Just… Continue reading Manhunt Underway: Aitkin County Authorities Search for Armed Suspect Matthew Dean Liimatainen
Hwy 47 and Dove Street, GLEN TWP, Aitkin County Crash
Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 25800201 Date/Time: 02/07/2025 08:41 District: 2800 Brainerd Case Information Contact: 218-316-3030 Media Contact: MSP PIO Lt. Michael Lee (651) 343-4680 Location: Hwy 47 and Dove Street, GLEN TWP, Aitkin County Description: Nissan Rogue was eastbound on Dove Street, approaching the intersection with Hwy 47, when it lost… Continue reading Hwy 47 and Dove Street, GLEN TWP, Aitkin County
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Southbound Highway 169 Mile Post 154, SPENCER TWP, Aitkin County Crash
Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 25800104 Date/Time: 01/19/2025 01:40 District: 2800 Brainerd Case Information Contact: 218-316-3030 Media Contact: Location: Southbound Highway 169 Mile Post 154, SPENCER TWP, Aitkin County Description: The BMW X5 was traveling Southbound on Highway 169. Near Mile Post 155 the BMW X5 went off the road. Going through… Continue reading Southbound Highway 169 Mile Post 154, SPENCER TWP, Aitkin County
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Hwy 200 and and 680th Lane, NORTHWEST AITKIN UNORG, Aitkin County Crash
Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 25800079 Date/Time: 01/14/2025 15:17 District: 2800 Brainerd Case Information Contact: 218-316-3030 Media Contact: MSP PIO Lt. Michael Lee (651) 343-4680 Location: Hwy 200 and and 680th Lane, NORTHWEST AITKIN UNORG, Aitkin County Description: Honda CRV was westbound on Highway 200 near 680th Lane when it lost control… Continue reading Hwy 200 and and 680th Lane, NORTHWEST AITKIN UNORG, Aitkin County
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Minnesota Man Arrested After Cache of Weapons Discovered Behind False Wall
AITKIN, MINN. (trfnews.i234.me) – On October 15, law enforcement executed a search warrant at the residence of Larry Wayne Chadwick, 63, located on 5th St NW in Aitkin, Minnesota. Chadwick was on probation for felony terroristic threats at the time of the search. During the search, officers discovered a bullet-resistant vest in the bedroom closet… Continue reading Minnesota Man Arrested After Cache of Weapons Discovered Behind False Wall
Highway 27 at Highway 65, RICE RIVER TWP, Aitkin County Crash
Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 25800055 Date/Time: 01/11/2025 18:43 District: 2800 Brainerd Case Information Contact: 218-316-3030 Media Contact: MSP PIO Lt. Michael Lee (651) 343-4680 Location: Highway 27 at Highway 65, RICE RIVER TWP, Aitkin County Description: School bus left the road to the right and traveled through the ditch before correcting… Continue reading Highway 27 at Highway 65, RICE RIVER TWP, Aitkin County
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Hwy 210 E/B at 328th Avenue, FLEMING TWP, Aitkin County Crash
Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24801877 Date/Time: 12/24/2024 18:05 District: 2800 Brainerd Case Information Contact: 218-316-3030 Media Contact: MSP PIO Lt. Michael Lee (651) 343-4680 Location: Hwy 210 E/B at 328th Avenue, FLEMING TWP, Aitkin County Description: 2003 Chevrolet Silverado Pickup was east bound Hwy 210 at 328th Lane, ran off road… Continue reading Hwy 210 E/B at 328th Avenue, FLEMING TWP, Aitkin County
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Southbound Highway 65 south of 450th Street, JEVNE TWP, Aitkin County Crash
Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24801765 Date/Time: 12/04/2024 10:24 District: 2800 Brainerd Case Information Contact: 218-316-3030 Media Contact: MSP PIO Lt. Michael Lee (651) 343-4680 Location: Southbound Highway 65 south of 450th Street, JEVNE TWP, Aitkin County Description: Vehicle was traveling southbound on Highway 65 when it slide off the roadway and… Continue reading Southbound Highway 65 south of 450th Street, JEVNE TWP, Aitkin County
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Highway 27 at 220th Street, PLINY TWP, Aitkin County Crash
Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24801525 Date/Time: 10/18/2024 20:05 District: 2800 Brainerd Case Information Contact: 218-316-3030 Media Contact: MSP PIO Lt. Michael Lee (651) 343-4680 Location: Highway 27 at 220th Street, PLINY TWP, Aitkin County Description: The Hyundai Tucson was traveling Westbound on County Road 2. The Honda CR-V was traveling Southbound… Continue reading Highway 27 at 220th Street, PLINY TWP, Aitkin County
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Six-Year-Old Boy Drowns in Aitkin County, Minnesota
Six-Year Old Boy Drowns In Aitkin County, Minnesota AITKIN COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Aitkin County Sheriff’s Department says a 6-year old boy drown in a rural lake.
Hwy 47 at 387th Avenue Aitkin Co, SPENCER TWP, Aitkin County Crash 2024-10-07 21:49:30
Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24801472 Date/Time: 10/07/2024 17:32 District: 2800 Brainerd Case Information Contact: 218-316-3030 Media Contact: MSP PIO Lt. Michael Lee (651) 343-4680 Location: Hwy 47 at 387th Avenue Aitkin Co, SPENCER TWP, Aitkin County Description: (V1) 2018 GMS Sierra Pickup. (V2) 2018 Chevrolet Equinox. GMS Sierra Pickup was eastbound… Continue reading Hwy 47 at 387th Avenue Aitkin Co, SPENCER TWP, Aitkin County
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Highway 18 at Mile Post 56 near McGrath, IDUN TWP, Aitkin County Crash 2024-10-06 00:24:11
Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24801461 Date/Time: 10/05/2024 17:47 District: 2800 Brainerd Case Information Contact: 218-316-3030 Media Contact: Location: Highway 18 at Mile Post 56 near McGrath, IDUN TWP, Aitkin County Description: A Polaris ATV was westbound on Highway 18 when it lost controlled and rolled over. Road Condition: Dry… Continue reading Highway 18 at Mile Post 56 near McGrath, IDUN TWP, Aitkin County
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Highway 169 and Grove St., WAUKENABO TWP, Aitkin County Crash 2024-10-04 22:49:52
Incident Incident type: Fatal ICR: 24801454 Date/Time: 10/04/2024 17:15 District: 2800 Brainerd Case Information Contact: 218-316-3030 Media Contact: MSP PIO Lt. Michael Lee (651) 343-4680 Location: Highway 169 and Grove St., WAUKENABO TWP, Aitkin County This fatal crash involved an unbelted/unrestrained occupant. Description: The Suburban was travelling eastbound pulling a trailer… Continue reading Highway 169 and Grove St., WAUKENABO TWP, Aitkin County
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Westbound Highway 47 Mile Post 121, SPENCER TWP, Aitkin County Crash 2024-09-29 20:39:54
Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24801430 Date/Time: 09/29/2024 18:31 District: 2800 Brainerd Case Information Contact: 218-316-3030 Media Contact: Location: Westbound Highway 47 Mile Post 121, SPENCER TWP, Aitkin County Description: The Ford Edge was traveling westbound on Highway 47 near mile post 121. The vehicle exited the roadway to the right and… Continue reading Westbound Highway 47 Mile Post 121, SPENCER TWP, Aitkin County
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Highway 47 and 400th Street, SPENCER TWP, Aitkin County Crash 2024-09-24 14:24:54
Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24801396 Date/Time: 09/24/2024 12:08 District: 2800 Brainerd Case Information Contact: 218-316-3030 Media Contact: MSP PIO Lt. Michael Lee (651) 343-4680 Location: Highway 47 and 400th Street, SPENCER TWP, Aitkin County Description: Ford Escape was attempting to turn southbound on Highway 47 from 400th Ave when it collided… Continue reading Highway 47 and 400th Street, SPENCER TWP, Aitkin County
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Highway 65 at Mile Post 123, SHAMROCK TWP, Aitkin County Crash 2024-08-30 18:40:55
Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24801269 Date/Time: 08/29/2024 20:09 District: 2800 Brainerd Case Information Contact: 218-316-3030 Media Contact: MSP PIO Lt. Michael Lee (651) 343-4680 Location: Highway 65 at Mile Post 123, SHAMROCK TWP, Aitkin County Description: The Cadillac sedan was travelling southbound on highway 65, near milepost 123, and ran off… Continue reading Highway 65 at Mile Post 123, SHAMROCK TWP, Aitkin County
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Highway 169 and Tame Fish Road, HAZELTON TWP, Aitkin County Crash 2024-08-15 18:00:15
Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24801192 Date/Time: 08/15/2024 15:10 District: 2800 Brainerd Case Information Contact: 218-316-3030 Media Contact: MSP PIO Lt. Michael Lee (651) 343-4680 Location: Highway 169 and Tame Fish Road, HAZELTON TWP, Aitkin County Description: A Toyota Highlander was eastbound on Tame Fish Lake Road at the intersection of highway… Continue reading Highway 169 and Tame Fish Road, HAZELTON TWP, Aitkin County
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Highway 2 east of Highway 200, NORTHEAST AITKIN UNORG, Aitkin County Crash 2024-07-17 10:00:22
Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24800999 Date/Time: 07/17/2024 06:06 District: 2800 Brainerd Case Information Contact: 218-316-3030 Media Contact: MSP PIO Lt. Jill Frankfurth (651) 343-4680 Location: Highway 2 east of Highway 200, NORTHEAST AITKIN UNORG, Aitkin County Description: Vehicle was westbound on Highway 2, east of Highway 200, when it lost control,… Continue reading Highway 2 east of Highway 200, NORTHEAST AITKIN UNORG, Aitkin County
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Southbound Highway 65 and Soo Line Trail, MCGREGOR TWP, Aitkin County Crash 2024-07-14 16:47:10
Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24800986 Date/Time: 07/14/2024 13:17 District: 2800 Brainerd Case Information Contact: 218-316-3030 Media Contact: Location: Southbound Highway 65 and Soo Line Trail, MCGREGOR TWP, Aitkin County Description: A Ford F350 was traveling southbound on highway 65 near mile marker 116. A GMC Sierra was traveling southbound, behind the… Continue reading Southbound Highway 65 and Soo Line Trail, MCGREGOR TWP, Aitkin County
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Highway 200 and 198th Ave , BALL BLUFF TWP, Aitkin County Crash 2024-07-11 17:11:22
Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24800972 Date/Time: 07/11/2024 13:55 District: 2800 Brainerd Case Information Contact: 218-316-3030 Media Contact: MSP PIO Lt. Jill Frankfurth (651) 343-4680 Location: Highway 200 and 198th Ave , BALL BLUFF TWP, Aitkin County Description: A Jeep Cherokee was westbound on highway 200 near 198th Ave. An uninvolved vehicle… Continue reading Highway 200 and 198th Ave , BALL BLUFF TWP, Aitkin County
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Northbound Highway 65 at 620th Lane , VERDON TWP, Aitkin County Crash 2024-06-15 20:48:17
Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24800823 Date/Time: 06/15/2024 17:48 District: 2800 Brainerd Case Information Contact: 218-316-3030 Media Contact: MSP PIO Lt. Jill Frankfurth (651) 343-4680 Location: Northbound Highway 65 at 620th Lane , VERDON TWP, Aitkin County Description: The Chevrolet Impala was traveling northbound Highway 65 and was making a left turn… Continue reading Northbound Highway 65 at 620th Lane , VERDON TWP, Aitkin County
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Highway 210 Mile Post 176, MCGREGOR TWP, Aitkin County Crash 2024-06-04 08:11:43
Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24800752 Date/Time: 06/01/2024 20:35 District: 2800 Brainerd Case Information Contact: 218-316-3030 Media Contact: MSP PIO Lt. Jill Frankfurth (651) 343-4680 Location: Highway 210 Mile Post 176, MCGREGOR TWP, Aitkin County Description: The Honda Accord was west bound on Highway 210 Mile post 176 when it attempted to… Continue reading Highway 210 Mile Post 176, MCGREGOR TWP, Aitkin County
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Highway 200 MP183, NORTHWEST AITKIN UNORG, Aitkin County Crash 2024-05-12 03:13:34
Incident Incident type: Fatal ICR: 24800642 Date/Time: 05/12/2024 00:20 District: 2800 Brainerd Case Information Contact: 218-316-3030 Media Contact: Location: Highway 200 MP183, NORTHWEST AITKIN UNORG, Aitkin County Description: 2002 Harley Davidson Motorcyce was westbound Hwy 200 when he struck a deer and laid the bike down. Road Condition: Dry … Continue reading Highway 200 MP183, NORTHWEST AITKIN UNORG, Aitkin County
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Hwy 18 Near 360th Avenue (Wealthwood), WEALTHWOOD TWP, Aitkin County Crash 2024-04-18 01:37:14
Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24800524 Date/Time: 04/17/2024 22:32 District: 2800 Brainerd Case Information Contact: 218-316-3030 Media Contact: MSP PIO Lt. Jill Frankfurth (651) 343-4680 Location: Hwy 18 Near 360th Avenue (Wealthwood), WEALTHWOOD TWP, Aitkin County Description: The Ford Taurus was travelling westbound on Highway 18 when the vehicle swerved and ran… Continue reading Hwy 18 Near 360th Avenue (Wealthwood), WEALTHWOOD TWP, Aitkin County
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