Meth arrests made after traffic stop

On Dec. 2, Staples Police were working a TZD (Toward Zero Deaths) shift county wide in Wadena County. Police stopped a vehicle in the City of Wadena for an equipment violation. While at the vehicle officers  noticed signs of recent drug use from the occupants. Police asked the Wadena County Sheriff’s Dept. to run their K9 around the vehicle. The K9 alerted to the odor of narcotics inside the vehicle. After  searching the vehicle, police located seven grams of methamphetamine, two digital scales with meth residue, one hypodermic needle, five grams of marijuana and miscellaneous drug paraphernalia. Police arrested Dwight Kern, 44, of Staples, and Tuesday Weekley, 31, of Wadena and charged them with fifth degree possession of a controlled substance. Both parties were taken to the Wadena County Jail.  Staples Police were assisted by the Wadena County Sheriff’s Dept

Other reports taken by the Staples Police included; 

Nov. 28; Staples Police arrested Stone Putnam, 18, on a domestic abuse no-contact order violation.

Nov. 28; Staples Police located a chain saw lying on 6th St. NE by city hall.  The chain saw is in the possession of the Staples Police.

Dec. 3; Staples Police responded to Lakewood Health System emergency room to assist in disposing of a narcotic prescription for a patient. Police took the medication and disposed of in the prescription drug drop box located at the Staples Police Department. 

Dec. 6; Staples Police responded to a report of a verbal domestic on 7th St. NE. Police arrested Benjamin Dukowitz, 40, on domestic assault.

Dec. 6;  Staples Police did extra patrol throughout the evening on 3rd St NE for a complainant whose vehicle had been stolen earlier in the day in Baxter. The complainant stated a lot of information including their address was inside the vehicle and they were concerned about the safety of their children.

Dec. 8; Staples Police responded to a domestic disturbance on Mckinley St. SW. After investigation Joanne Geise, 31, was arrested for domestic assault and disorderly conduct.

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