Sheriff’s report: Jan. 25-31

Talk about it

In the interest of space, routine tasks such as ambulance calls, serving papers, and house checks are not listed. If you have an item to report to the sheriff’s office, call 834-8385. Let the News-Chronicle know about news in the area by calling 834-2141. Activity through the Lake County Sheriff’s Office Jan. 25-31:

Monday, Jan. 25

Inmate population: 9

- 4:28 a.m. Silver Bay Fire Department responds to report of power pole on fire on Highway 61.

- 4:24 p.m. Deputy stops motorist on Highway 61 at Northshore Mining. Driver taking photos of owl.

- 4:38 Deputy makes traffic stop on Highway 61 near Big Point Road. Warn for speed.

- 6:24 Deputy, Two Harbors police, fire department and rescue/ambulance respond to structure fire at rural Two Harbors residence.

- 7:16 Deputy responds to Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center for report of marijuana found.

- 9:13 Deputy responds to report of loose horses on Highway 3. Unable to locate.

Tuesday, Jan. 26

Inmate population: 10

- 2:08 a.m. Deputy responds to report of vehicle in ditch on Highway 12 at Moen Road. Driver not injured.

- 2:13 Deputy responds to report of stalled vehicle on Highway 12 at Highway 2. Tow called.

- 8:07 Deputy takes report of game camera stolen off trial in Beaver Bay area.

- 1:50 p.m. Silver Bay Fire Department respond to report of small explosion in furnace heard at Silver Bay residence. All clear.

- 4:58 Deputy responds to report of vehicle in ditch on Fernberg Road at Glipi Road. No injuries.

- 6:28 Deputy, Silver Bay Police Department respond to report of assault at Beaver Bay Apartments.

- 7:21 Silver Bay rescue on standby for hockey game at Silver Bay Arena.

- 8:27 Deputies, Two Harbors police, fire department and rescue/ambulance respond to structure fire at Two Harbors business.

Wednesday, Jan. 27

Inmate population: 12

- 9:23 a.m. Deputy makes traffic stop on Highway 61 at Cove Point Lodge Road. Warn for speed.

- 11:57 Deputy assists Ely Police Department with custody issue.

Thursday, Jan. 28

Inmate population: 12

- 10:26 a.m. Deputy responds to report of vehicle in ditch on Fernberg Road at Moose Lake Road.

- 3:40 p.m. Deputy responds to suspicious vehicle on Press Camp Road. Vehicle stalled.

- 6:22 Deputy attempts to locate driver northbound on Highway 61 with no trailer lights.

- 7:16 Deputies respond to report of vehicle rolled over in ditch on Highway 2 near Greenwood Lake. No injuries. Vehicle towed.

- 7:58 Silver Bay ambulance on standby for hockey game at Silver Bay arena.

Friday, Jan. 29

Inmate population: 10

- 12:09 a.m. Deputy checks on Silver Rapids Lodge resort in Ely area.

- 8:10 Deputy responds to report of unoccupied vehicle in ditch on Shilhon Road.

- 12:53 p.m. Deputy assists with stalled vehicle in Silver Cliff Tunnel on Highway 61.

- 5:36 Deputy makes traffic stop on Kawishiwi Trail near White Iron Beach. Warn for no trailer lights.

- 10:43 Deputy makes traffic stop on Highway 61 near West Castle Danger Road. Warn for no taillights.

- 11:35 Deputy makes traffic stop on Highway 61 at Encampment. Warn for speed and inoperable tail lamp.

Saturday, Jan. 30

Inmate population: 11

- 1:31 a.m. Deputy assists Two Harbors police with traffic stop on Seventh Avenue. One transported to Lake County Jail.

- 2:11 Deputy assists Ely police with intoxicated persons on roof of VCC.

- 10:11 Deputy on snowmobile patrol in rural Two Harbors area.

- 1:05 p.m. Silver Bay Vets Home requests patient transport. Silver Bay ambulance responds and transports one to St. Luke’s.

- 4:59 Deputy attempts to locate individual on snowshoes near Lax Lake Road. Individual returned home.

- 6:12 Deputy makes traffic stop on Highway 2 near Huhta Road. Warn for speed.

- 6:12 Deputies respond to domestic dispute at Finland area residence.

- 7:39 Deputies, Silver Bay police respond to domestic dispute at Beaver Bay Apartments.

- 7:57 Deputy on standby at dance at Two Harbors High School.

- 10:17 Deputy responds to report of overdue snowmobilers. Parties found and are headed home.

- 10:23 Deputy responds to juvenile trouble at Two Harbors High School.

Sunday, Jan. 31

Inmate population: 12

- 12:12 a.m. Deputy makes traffic stop on Highway 61 at Lax Lake Road. Warn for equipment violation.

- 12:41 Deputy makes traffic stop on Wales Road at Highway 2. Warn for no trailer lights.

- 2:07 Two Harbors fire respond to report of smoke alarm at Two Harbors business.

- 8:30 Deputy runs portable breath test on Lake County resident for probation.

- 3:59 Deputy, Two Harbors rescue at Beargrease crossing on Highway 2.

Tags: two harbors, silver bay, news, sheriff's report