Chisago County ALERT: Fugitive Lara Vandanacker Wanted for Drug Conviction Violation

Lara Kristine Vandanacker

Chisago County (trfnews.i234.me) — Authorities in Chisago County have issued a fugitive alert following the declaration of Lara Kristine Vandanacker as a wanted fugitive as of April 30, 2025. Full details are available at TRF News. Vandanacker, born September 21, 1981, was convicted of drug-related offenses under court file number Chisago-13-CR-20-614. She was sentenced on… Continue reading Chisago County ALERT: Fugitive Lara Vandanacker Wanted for Drug Conviction Violation

Chisago County Fugitive Alert: Convicted Drug Offender Devon Michael King on the Run Again

Devon Michael King

Chisago County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Devon Michael King, a 31-year-old convicted drug offender, is once again a wanted fugitive. As of April 23, 2025, the Minnesota Department of Corrections has issued a warrant for his arrest. King’s criminal history includes drug-related offenses.​ King was previously sentenced on June 7, 2021, and released on July 11,… Continue reading Chisago County Fugitive Alert: Convicted Drug Offender Devon Michael King on the Run Again

Chisago County Fugitive Alert: Convicted Attempted Murderer Steven David Pawliszko on the Run Again

Steven David Pawliszko

Chisago County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Steven David Pawliszko, a 64-year-old convicted felon, is once again a wanted fugitive. As of April 22, 2025, the Minnesota Department of Corrections has issued a warrant for his arrest. Pawliszko’s criminal history includes a conviction for attempted first-degree murder.​ In July 2007, Pawliszko was convicted of attempted first-degree murder… Continue reading Chisago County Fugitive Alert: Convicted Attempted Murderer Steven David Pawliszko on the Run Again

Chisago County Fugitive Alert: Convicted Domestic Assault Offender Andrew Lane Dooley on the Run Again

Andrew Lane Dooley

Chisago County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Andrew Lane Dooley, a 32-year-old convicted domestic assault offender, is once again a wanted fugitive. As of April 23, 2025, the Minnesota Department of Corrections has issued a warrant for his arrest. Dooley’s criminal history includes domestic assault charges.​ Dooley was previously sentenced on July 2, 2024, and released on… Continue reading Chisago County Fugitive Alert: Convicted Domestic Assault Offender Andrew Lane Dooley on the Run Again

SHOCKING ESCAPE: Inmate Fleeing Chisago County Jail Recaptured After Early Morning Manhunt

Donald Edmond Warner

Chisago County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — In a startling incident early Thursday morning, April 10, 2025, 46-year-old inmate Donald Edmond Warner escaped from the Chisago County Jail in Center City, Minnesota, during a routine supervised trash duty. The escape prompted a swift and coordinated response from multiple law enforcement agencies. Warner, who was awaiting trial for… Continue reading SHOCKING ESCAPE: Inmate Fleeing Chisago County Jail Recaptured After Early Morning Manhunt

Shocking Breach in Chisago County: Corrections Officer Caught Smuggling Cocaine and Cell Phone into Rush City Prison

Kristi Lettie Tyler

Chisago County (trfnews.i234.me)— A startling breach of prison security has come to light as Kristi Lettie Tyler, a 35-year-old corrections officer at the Minnesota Correctional Facility in Rush City, faces serious charges for allegedly attempting to smuggle contraband into the prison. Tyler has been charged with one felony count of introducing contraband into a state… Continue reading Shocking Breach in Chisago County: Corrections Officer Caught Smuggling Cocaine and Cell Phone into Rush City Prison

Chisago County: Coon Rapids Woman Faces Felony Homicide Charge After Crash Kills 4-Year-Old

Ashlee Rose Klapperick

Chisago County (trfnews.i234.me) — Ashlee Rose Klapperick, 36, of Coon Rapids, is facing serious charges after allegedly causing a head-on crash while high on meth that killed her 4-year-old son and injured several others on March 14, 2025, along Rush Lake Trail in Nessel Township. Authorities say Klapperick veered into oncoming traffic, crashing into a… Continue reading Chisago County: Coon Rapids Woman Faces Felony Homicide Charge After Crash Kills 4-Year-Old

Chisago County Fugitive Robert Perry Bevington Wanted for Drug-Related Offense

Robert Perry Bevington

Chisago County, MN – Authorities have issued a fugitive alert for Robert Perry Bevington, who is currently wanted after violating the terms of his release. Bevington, born on July 9, 1980, was last released from custody on April 3, 2020, but has been declared a wanted fugitive as of May 13, 2020. Bevington was originally… Continue reading Chisago County Fugitive Robert Perry Bevington Wanted for Drug-Related Offense

Chisago County Fugitive Leslee Marie Villebrun Wanted for Stolen Property Offense

Leslee Marie Villebrun

Chisago County, MN – Authorities have issued a fugitive alert for Leslee Marie Villebrun, who is currently wanted after violating the terms of her release. Villebrun, born on August 28, 1990, was last released from custody on January 9, 2023, but has been declared a wanted fugitive as of March 13, 2023. Villebrun was originally… Continue reading Chisago County Fugitive Leslee Marie Villebrun Wanted for Stolen Property Offense

Chisago County Fugitive Christopher Wayne Red Elk Wanted Since 2025 for Escape

Christopher Wayne Red Elk

Chisago County, MN – Authorities have issued a fugitive alert for Christopher Wayne Red Elk, who has been wanted since February 4, 2025, after violating the terms of his release. Case Details 📅 Date Declared Fugitive: February 4, 2025📌 Last Release Date: August 8, 2024⚖ Original Sentence Date: February 5, 2024📍 Jurisdiction: Chisago County (Court… Continue reading Chisago County Fugitive Christopher Wayne Red Elk Wanted Since 2025 for Escape

Derrick Xavier Wade, Wanted Fugitive in Chisago County, Pursued for DWI Offense

Derrick Xavier Wade

Chisago County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Authorities are actively searching for Derrick Xavier Wade, a 47-year-old man declared a wanted fugitive as of January 7, 2025. Wade, whose MNDOC Offender ID is 209899, is being pursued in connection with a DWI offense tied to court case Chisago – 13-CR-19-712. Wade was sentenced on January 7, 2025, and failed… Continue reading Derrick Xavier Wade, Wanted Fugitive in Chisago County, Pursued for DWI Offense

Highway 8 and Milltown Road, SHAFER TWP, Chisago County Crash

Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24409788 Date/Time: 12/30/2024 12:39   District: 2400 East Metro Case Information Contact: 651-779-5900 Media Contact: MSP PIO Lt. Michael Lee (651) 343-4680   Location: Highway 8 and Milltown Road, SHAFER TWP, Chisago County   Description: The State Patrol is investigating an injury crash; however, the extent of injuries has not… Continue reading Highway 8 and Milltown Road, SHAFER TWP, Chisago County
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Southbound Interstate 35 and Highway 95, NORTH BRANCH, Chisago County Crash

Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24408504 Date/Time: 11/19/2024 16:47   District: 2400 East Metro Case Information Contact: 651-779-5900 Media Contact: MSP PIO Lt. Michael Lee (651) 343-4680   Location: Southbound Interstate 35 and Highway 95, NORTH BRANCH, Chisago County   Description: The State Patrol is investigating an injury crash; however, the extent of injuries has… Continue reading Southbound Interstate 35 and Highway 95, NORTH BRANCH, Chisago County
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Chisago County Man Pleads Guilty to Wife’s Murder, Faces Sentencing in January

Mike Carda

CHISAGO COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Just over a year since prosecutors said Mike Carda shot and killed his wife inside their Chisago County home, Carda pleaded guilty to her murder. Carda, 40, was charged with second-degree murder, assault with a dangerous weapon, and second-degree attempted murder following the Oct. 6 shooting death of his wife… Continue reading Chisago County Man Pleads Guilty to Wife’s Murder, Faces Sentencing in January

Highway 8 and Lincoln Road, LINDSTROM, Chisago County Crash 2024-08-24 20:22:51

Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24405876 Date/Time: 08/24/2024 15:26   District: 2400 East Metro Case Information Contact: 651-779-5900 Media Contact: MSP PIO Lt. Michael Lee (651) 343-4680   Location: Highway 8 and Lincoln Road, LINDSTROM, Chisago County   Description: The Ford Ecosport was traveling westbound Highway 8 and attempting to turn southbound Lincoln Road. The… Continue reading Highway 8 and Lincoln Road, LINDSTROM, Chisago County
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Highway 95 at Park Trail, AMADOR TWP, Chisago County Crash 2024-08-04 11:56:10

Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24405295 Date/Time: 08/04/2024 10:50   District: 2400 East Metro Case Information Contact: 651-779-5900 Media Contact:   Location: Highway 95 at Park Trail, AMADOR TWP, Chisago County   Description: The State Patrol is investigating an injury crash; however, the extent of injuries has not yet been determined. Further information will be… Continue reading Highway 95 at Park Trail, AMADOR TWP, Chisago County
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Hwy 61 at 264th St, WYOMING, Chisago County Crash 2024-07-25 23:24:57

Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24405036 Date/Time: 07/25/2024 20:08   District: 2400 East Metro Case Information Contact: 651-779-5900 Media Contact: MSP PIO Lt. Michael Lee (651) 343-4680   Location: Hwy 61 at 264th St, WYOMING, Chisago County   Description: The Nissan was southbound on Hwy 61 when the bicyclist crossed from the west to the… Continue reading Hwy 61 at 264th St, WYOMING, Chisago County
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Hwy 95 and Hwy 243, FRANCONIA TWP, Chisago County Crash 2024-06-07 21:08:12

Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24403750 Date/Time: 06/07/2024 14:31   District: 2400 East Metro Case Information Contact: 651-779-5900 Media Contact: MSP PIO Lt. Jill Frankfurth (651) 343-4680   Location: Hwy 95 and Hwy 243, FRANCONIA TWP, Chisago County   Description: The Dodge Ram was traveling south on Hwy 95. The Ford Escape was traveling west… Continue reading Hwy 95 and Hwy 243, FRANCONIA TWP, Chisago County
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Highway 8 and Valley View Lane, FRANCONIA TWP, Chisago County Crash 2024-03-31 22:32:36

Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24402050 Date/Time: 03/30/2024 13:02   District: 2400 East Metro Case Information Contact: 651-779-5900 Media Contact:   Location: Highway 8 and Valley View Lane, FRANCONIA TWP, Chisago County   Description: The Chevrolet Traverse was traveling eastbound on Highway 8. The Ford Taurus was traveling westbound on Highway 8. The Chevrolet crossed… Continue reading Highway 8 and Valley View Lane, FRANCONIA TWP, Chisago County
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