Sheriff’s report: Feb. 15-21

• EMTs

Lake County emergency medical technicians took a refresher course at Grand Superior Lodge in Castle Danger last weekend. EMTs are required to update their skills every three years and the county offers a three-day course each year. Mike Creger
• Splinting and Backboarding

On Saturday, participants took advantage of balmy weather to practice splinting and backboarding. Lake County Ambulance Service is doing good with staff numbers but volunteers are always welcome to fill out an application. Download one at lakecountyambulance.org. Mike Creger

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 Feb. 15-21:

Monday, Feb. 15

Inmate population: 10

- 9:01 a.m. Deputy attempts to locate erratic semi driver on Highway 61 at Little Marais Road.

- 12:07 p.m. Deputy takes report of snowmobile theft near Kane Lake Road.

- 1:31 Deputy takes report of theft from Isabella area business.

- 5:37 Deputy responds to report of vehicle in ditch on Kawishiwi Trail at Garden Lake Road. No reported injuries.

- 6:47 Two Harbors rescue at ice rescue training at breakwall.

Tuesday, Feb. 16

Inmate population: 10

- 9:51 a.m. Deputy responds to report of threats at Two Harbors High School.

- 7:45 p.m. Deputy traffic stop at Palisade Head Road and Highway 61. Warning for speed.

- 10:14 Deputy, Two Harbors police and fire department respond to report of vehicle rollover on Big Rock Road and Highway 12. No occupants.

Wednesday, Feb. 17

Inmate Population: 11

- 2:04 p.m. Ambulance requested at ore docks. Two Harbors ambulance responds and transports ill worker to Lake View Memorial Hospital.

- 6:25 Deputy responds to report of threats at Finland area residence.

- 9:39 Deputy responds to report of possible crank 911 calls from Ely area residence.

Thursday, Feb. 18

Inmate population: 11

- 8:27 a.m. Deputy traffic stop on Highway 61 at Castle Danger. Warning for speed.

- 9:18 Deputy takes credit card fraud report from Finland area resident.

- 8:52 p.m. Deputy responds to report of erratic driver on Highway 61 at Holiday East in Two Harbors.

- 11:11 Deputy attempts traffic stop on Highway 1 at Lax Lake Road. Driver drove off into garage.

Friday, Feb. 19

Inmate population: 9

- 4:21 a.m. Deputy checks snowmobile parking lot off East Alger Grade.

- 5:13 Deputy traffic stop on Stony River Forest Road at Forest Highway 11. Citation issued for speed (76/55).

- 9:06 Deputies assist police with search warrant at Two Harbors residence.

- 2:19 Deputy responds to vehicle accident on Scenic Drive at Highway 61. No injuries.

- 3:35 Deputy responds to report of dog complaint from rural Two Harbors residence.

- 6:27 Deputy, police respond to report of erratic driver on Highway 61 near Lafayette Tunnel.

Saturday, Feb. 20

Inmate population: 9

- 6:30 a.m. Deputies respond to report of vehicle in ditch on Highway 1 at Whitetail Ridge Road. No occupants.

- 7:11 Deputy runs portable breath test on Lake County resident on probation.

- 9:42 Deputy takes report of dog complaint in Winton Point Road.

- 10:55 Deputy responds to report of vehicle parked on Highway 2 in driving lane. Warning to owner.

- 1:02 p.m. Deputy takes report of possible break-in at rural Two Harbors residence.

- 2:10 Deputy responds to report of horses on Highway 3.

- 8:19 Deputy checks on welfare of skier near Tofte Lake boat landing. Skier made it to cabin.

- 8:42 Deputy responds to report of vehicle in ditch on Cramer Road at Sister Lake Road. Occupants OK.

- 10:56 Deputy traffic stop on Valley Road at South Airport Road. Warning for speed and inoperable headlamp.

- 11:48 Deputy traffic stop on Highway 1 at Cooper Road. Citation issued for speed (67/50).

Sunday, Feb. 21

Inmate population: 10

- 12:17 a.m. Deputy traffic stop on Highway 1 at Klinker Road. Warning for expired tabs.

- 12:46 Deputy, police respond to report of vehicle rollover on Valley Road. Occupant uninjured.

- 8:27 Deputy responds to report of vehicle in ditch on Highway 12 at Big Rock Road. No injuries.

- 8:42 Deputy traffic stop on Highway 61 in Beaver Bay. Warning for speed.

- 11:44 Deputy traffic stop on Highway 2 at Dixie. Citation issued for speed (76/55).

- 1:14 p.m. Deputies assist State Patrol with traffic control at Split Rock Lighthouse.

- 7:28 Deputy traffic stop on Highway 2 at Fairgrounds Road. Warning for speed and inoperable headlamp.

- 7:42 Deputy makes traffic stop on Highway 2 at Lindgren Road. Warning for speed.

- 11:43 Deputy traffic stop on Highway 61 at Gooseberry Falls State Park. Citation issued for speed (70/55).

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