Staples PD: No horror movie, just tree trimming
lice responded to the 800 block of 2nd Ave. NE for a report of someone wearing a “Jason” hockey mask and slicing at things. Police spoke to the individual who was trimming trees and wearing the mask so branches wouldn’t hit him.
Other recent reports to the Staples Policet:
June 21; Staples Police responded to Ernie’s Food Market for a person who had lost some money in the store. With the help of video surveillance cameras in the store, police were able to identify the subject who picked up the money. The subject returned the money to the complainant.
June 24; Staples Police responded to the 600 block of 4th St NE for a trespassing complaint. The reporting individual had not seen the subject but their son had said the suspect was on the property. Police spoke with the suspect who stated he had walked by on the road but did not go on the property.
June 24; Staples Police responded to the 700 block of 5th St NE for a report of someone shooting a pellet gun. SPD located the subject with the gun and advised them on the incident.
June 25; Staples Police received a report of a man that appeared to be passed out on a park bench at Northern Pacific Park. Police located the subject and found him to be okay.
June 25; Staples Police responded to a light pole that was reported to be knocked over in the 300 block of 2nd St NE. Police found that the pole had been struck by a vehicle, and investigated the incident. Police spoke to a juvenile who admitted to hitting the pole.
June 25; Staples Police responded to a reported burglary on the 800 block of 2nd Ave. NE.
June 26; at 1:27 a.m., Staples Police responded to the Dower Lake Campground for a noise complaint. Police spoke with the complainant and identified multiple noisy groups. Police spoke with the groups and advised them of their noise level and park regulations.
June 26; Staples Police responded to the Sunset Motel for a report of an assault. After investigation, Jaclyn Fortmam, 20, was cited for 5th Degree Assault.
June 26; Staples Police responded to a complaint of domestic assault. Police took the report and forwarded it to the Todd County Attorney’s Office for charges.
