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LAKE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Monday, January 12, 2026 

Inmate Population: 2 

• 0052 Deputy checks on residence on house watch list. 

• 0728 Deputy at THHS for the start of the school day. 

• 0848 Deputy responds to report of a vehicle in the ditch on Hwy 2. 

• 1132 Deputy makes traffic stop on Hwy 61. Cited for driving after revocation and no insurance. 

• 1153 Deputy makes traffic stop on Hwy 2. Cited for speed 64/55. 

• 1239 Deputy makes traffic stop on Kawishiwi Trl. Warn for speed. 

• 1702 Deputy makes traffic stop on Kawishiwi Trl. Cited for snowmobile muffler violation. 

• 1723 Deputy makes traffic stop on Sheridan St E. Warn for headlights. 

• 1814 Deputy makes traffic stop on Lax Lake Rd. Warn for no trailer lights.

• 1848 Deputy responds to request for a welfare check in KR. All ok. 

• 1949 Deputy responds to report of trespassing on Kennedy’s Landing. 

• 2029 Deputy responds to report of damage to property on Larsmont Rd. 

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 

Inmate Population: 2 

• 0735 Deputy at THHS for the start of the school day. 

• 0823 Deputy out with an ice house on Lax Lake Rd. 

• 0853 Deputy takes report of a snowmobile complaint in Isabella. 

• 1055 Deputy responds to report of fraud in Ely. 

• 1244 Deputy makes traffic stop on Hwy 2. Warn for speed. 

• 1428 Deputy serves papers at SB residence. 

• 1531 Deputy serves papers at TH residence. 

• 1642 Sheriff and Sergeant respond to unknown trouble on Hwy 1. 

• 1817 Deputy responds to report of a dog barking continuously on Hwy 2. 

• 2015 Deputies respond to report of suspicious activity on Hwy 1. 

• 2216 Deputies respond to report of trespassing in Silver Bay.

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 

Inmate Population: 3 

• 0533 Deputy makes traffic stop on Hwy 61 near W Castle Danger Rd. Warn for speed. 

• 0738 Deputy at THHS for the start of the school day. 

• 1102 Deputy out with party on Drummond Rd. 

• 1125 Deputy out with vehicle in the ditch on Hwy 2 near Forest Hwy 11. 

• 1126 Deputy makes traffic stop on Valley Rd near Hwy 12. Warn for speed, expired registration and obscured plate. 

• 1222 Deputies and LCRS responds to medical on Hwy 61. One transported by ambulance to LVMH. 

• 1402 Deputy responds to report of a drug incident on Hwy 2. 

• 1423 Sergeant makes traffic stop on Hwy 61 near Split Rock River. Warn for speed. 

• 1434 Deputy makes traffic stop on Outer Dr. Warn for no front plate. 

• 1457 Deputy makes traffic stop on Hwy 61 near Eagle Lane. 

• 1536 Deputy makes traffic stop on Kawishiwi Trl. Warn for window tint. 

• 1539 Deputy makes traffic stop on Hwy 61. Cited for no proof of insurance. 

• 1750 Deputy out with vehicle on Hwy 61 that hit a deer. 

• 1854 Deputy takes report of suspicious activity on Westover Rd. 

• 2023 Deputy assists MSP on Hwy 61. 

Thursday, January 15, 2026 

Inmate Population: 4 

• 0742 Deputy at THHS for the start of the school day. 

• 1046 Deputy responds to report of garbage dumped on Hwy 12. 

• 1051 Deputy responds to request for an animal welfare check on Klinker Rd. 

• 1223 LCRS responds to medical on 13th Avenue. One transported to LVMH by ambulance. 

• 1326 Deputy and LCRS responds to medical on 2nd Ave. One transported to LVMH by ambulance. 

• 1400 Deputy makes traffic stop on Moen Rd. Cited for driving after revocation. Warn for no proof of insurance and brake light out. 

• 1548 Deputy makes traffic stop on Hwy 61. One brought to LCJ for no ignition interlock and driving after revocation. Warn for window tint. 

• 1830 Deputy assists tow company with lights on Hwy 61. 

Friday, January 16, 2026 

Inmate Population: 6 

• 0154 Deputy out with vehicles with flashers on Hwy 61. 

• 0643 Deputies respond to report of a vehicle in the ditch on Dunka River Rd. 

• 0734 LCRS responds to medical on Hwy 61. One transported by ambulance to LVMH. 

• 0741 Chief Deputy assists with snowmobile safety class in Finland. 

• 1056 Deputy on snowmobile patrol in SB area. 

• 1102 Deputy responds to medical on Gun Club Rd. One transported to LVMH by ambulance. 

• 1153 Deputy responds to report of a fender bender on Main St. 

• 1446 Deputy responds to request for a welfare check on Fernberg Rd. 

• 1625 Deputy makes traffic stop on Scenic Drive. Warn for speed and expired registration. 

• 1701 Deputy responds to psychological problem in KR. 

• 1803 Deputy assists SBPD with DWI arrest. 

• 1818 Deputies respond to driving complaint on New Tomahawk Rd. One brought to LCJ for DWI. 

• 1859 Deputy at THHS for community event. 

• 2045 Deputy responds, along with THPD, to report of a vehicle in the ditch near Sonju. 

• 2238 Deputy makes traffic stop on Outer Drive. Warn for no trailer lights.

Saturday, January 17, 2026 

Inmate Population: 5 

• 0713 Deputy on snowmobile patrol in Ely area. 

• 1032 Deputies respond, along with THPD, to report of a fight on 7th Avenue. 

• 1531 Deputy responds to request for a welfare check on Hwy 1. 

• 1612 Deputy out with group of young people on Airbase Rd. Warned for trespassing. 

• 1650 Deputy makes traffic stop on Mensing Dr. Warn for following too close. 

• 1924 Deputy responds to request for a welfare check on God’s Wilderness Rd. Party had gotten stuck and was given ride to SB hotel. 

• 1927 Deputy makes traffic stop on Hwy 61 near Larsmont Rd. Wanr for no trailer running lights. 

Sunday, January 18, 2026 

Inmate Population: 3 

• 1511 Deputies respond to report of a vehicle in the ditch on Hefflefinger Rd. Party given ride home. 

• 1832 Deputy out with vehicles with flashers on. 

• 2218 Deputy makes traffic stop on Hwy 61. Cited for no trailer lights, warn for unsecured load.

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