Road Construction-Detour
The Beltrami County Highway Department will start construction of a project on Scenic Highway NE, County State Aid Highway 39 beginning, Monday, October 1 and a detour will be in place.
The portion of the highway under construction will start at the junction of Scenic Highway NE (Co Rd 39) and Birchmont Beach Dr NE (Co Rd 20) and will continue north 4.9 miles. The crews will begin removing the bituminous surface. The detour will remain in place through the rest of the 2012 construction season and will start again in 2013. If you must travel in the construction area expect delays and use caution.
For more information regarding this closure please contact the Beltrami County Highway Department at 333-8173.
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Road construction with detour starts October 1, 2012 on the Scenic Highway NE Co Rd 39
Motorcycle crash claims a victim on Becida Rd SW
Becida Road and Fern Lake Road UPDATE
September 27, 2012
At approximately 7:04 PM, on Sunday September 23rd, 2012, the Beltrami County Sheriff's Office was notified of an accident involving a 1999 Toyota Camry Sedan and a 2002 Honda Motorcycle at the intersection of Becida Road SW and Fern Lake Road SW, in Grant Valley Township, approximately 2 miles west and south of Bemidji.
Deputies arrived at the scene to find two individuals lying in the roadway suffering from extreme injuries who had been on the motorcycle. The driver of the motorcycle was identified as Bradley Mordini age 42 and Michelle Sugar Age 38, both of Bemidji. The Beltrami County Sheriff's Office was notified that Michelle Sugar succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased at the Sanford Fargo Hospital at 6:26 PM on Wednesday, September 26, 2012.
The driver of the car, Steven Greenwood, age 26, of Bemidji and his passenger Melissa Sue Beyer, age 27, of Hopkins were interviewed at the scene. Officers determined Greenwood was turning south onto Fern Lake Road from the Becida Rd and failed to yield right of way turning left in front of the motorcycle travelling the opposite direction on the Becida Road. Neither of the occupants of the car was injured.
Greenwood was found to be in possession of a small amount of Marijuana and admitted to officers that he had been using marijuana prior to the collision. Greenwood was issued a citation for Criminal Vehicular Operation pending the outcome of chemical tests ordered by law enforcement officers
First Responders, Bemidji Fire and Bemidji Ambulance EMS responded to the scene. The Beltrami County Sheriff's Office was assisted by Bemidji Police and Minnesota State Patrol.
Mix Arrested in Fuel Theft Case
Mix Arrested in Fuel Theft Case
September 26 2012
In August of 2012, the Beltrami County Sheriff's Office and members of the MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension began investigating the theft of large quantities of diesel fuel from local companies in and around the city of Bemidji and Beltrami County area.
On Sunday evening, September 23, 2012, David Lee Kiser of Bemidji was apprehended by law enforcement for the theft of over 250 gallons of diesel fuel from a local business. At the time of this report, Paul Anthony Mix of rural Bemidji had not been apprehended.
Today, Wednesday, September 26, 2012, Paul Anthony Mix was arrested in Fargo, ND by the MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) and the Fargo Police Department . He is currently in custody, awaiting extradition, in the Cass County Jail on charges of aiding and abetting felony theft.
The Beltrami County Sheriff's Office appreciates the combined efforts of the media and an alert citizen in the Fargo/Moorhead area.
Sheriff Phil Hodapp
SERIOUS CRASH FERN LAKE RD
Fern Lake Road
September 26, 2012
At approximately 7:03 AM, the Beltrami County Sheriff's Office was notified of a single vehicle accident in the 1600 block of Fern Lake Road SW, about ¼ mile south of the Becida Road, located in Grant Valley Township south and west of Bemidji. Deputies arrived at the scene to find a 1997 Chevrolet Pick-up truck in the trees on the west side of the road. The vehicle had come to rest on its side against a tree with the cab crushed by the tree. The driver and sole occupant was pinned inside the vehicle and was rescued from the vehicle using the "jaws of life", by Bemidji Firemen with assistance from Beltrami Industrial wreckers.
The driver, Mariah Wolf, Age 17, of Bemidji, was driving northbound on Fern Lake Road SW enroute to her classes at Bemidji High School when the crash occurred. We do not have a current update on her condition at this time. Mariah was transported to the Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND.
First Responders, Bemidji Fire and Bemidji Ambulance EMS responded to the scene and a Sanford Life Flight Helicopter was also dispatched to transport the victim. The Beltrami County Sheriff's Office was assisted by Bemidji Police and Minnesota State Patrol.
Sheriff Phil Hodapp
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s help in locating 2nd theft suspect
Arrest in Fuel Theft Case
Sheriff's Office Seeks Public's help in locating 2nd theft suspect
September 25, 2012
In August of 2012, the Beltrami County Sheriff's Office and members of the MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension began investigating the theft of large quantities of diesel fuel from local companies in and around the city of Bemidji and Beltrami County area.
On Sunday evening, September 23, 2012, David Lee Kiser, age 31, of Bemidji was apprehended by law enforcement for the theft of over 250 gallons of diesel fuel from a local business. At the time of this report, Paul Anthony Mix, age 30, of rural Bemidji another suspect in this case, has not been apprehended.
The Beltrami County Sheriff's Office and the MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is seeking the assistance from the public in locating Paul Anthony Mix. If any citizen has information on Paul Mix's whereabouts please contact the Beltrami County Sheriff's Office at 218-333-9111. This case is currently being investigated by the Beltrami County Sheriff's Office, MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and the Headwaters Safe Trails Task Force.
Sheriff Phil Hodapp
SERIOUS ACCIDENTS in BELTRAMI COUNTY
SERIOUS ACCIDENTS- BELTRAMI COUNTY
Irvine Avenue and Highway 71
September 22, 2012
At approximately 11:41 PM, on Saturday September 22, 2012, the Beltrami County Sheriff's Office was notified of an accident involving a 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis and a 2008 Jeep Wrangler on the Irvine Avenue Bridge over Highway 71 north of Bemidji in Northern Township, approximately 5 miles north of Bemidji.
Deputies arrived at the scene to find the Jeep Wrangler on its side on the Bridge with the driver still trapped inside. Deputies immediately assisted in removing the driver who was still trapped in the Jeep, by tearing off the Jeeps roof and releasing him from his seat belt. He was identified as Eric Nelson, age 48 of Redby, and he was suffering from several injuries sustained in the crash. He was transported to Sanford Hospital ER where he was treated for his injuries.
The driver and sole occupant of the other vehicle was identified as Michael Douglas Perry, age 44, of Bemidji. He was also transported to the ER in Bemidji but was later released after receiving treatment. Investigators learned that Nelson was on his way home from work and had pulled north onto Irvine from the Highway 71 Ramp on the south side of the bridge and began driving north when he was struck in the rear by Perry's vehicle causing his vehicle to skid onto its side and come to rest against the bridge rail. Perry was driving northbound on Irvine when he struck Nelson's Jeep from behind. Perry was found to exhibit indications of alcohol impairment and was taken into custody for Criminal Vehicular Operation once he was released from the ER.
First Responders, Bemidji Fire and Bemidji Ambulance responded to the scene. The Beltrami County Sheriff's Office was assisted by Bemidji Police Department and Minnesota State Patrol.
Becida Road and Fern Lake Road
September 23, 2012
At approximately 7:04 PM, on Sunday September 23rd, 2012, the Beltrami County Sheriff's Office was notified of a n accident involving a 1999 Toyota Camry Sedan and a 2002 Honda Motorcycle at the intersection of Becida Road SW and Fern Lake Road SW, in Grant Valley Township, approximately 2 miles west and south of Bemidji.
Deputies arrived at the scene to find two individuals lying in the roadway suffering from extreme injuries who had been on the motorcycle. Both victims were being tended to by citizens who had come upon the crash scene. First aid was given to the victims until the arrival of Bemidji Fire and Bemidji Ambulance EMS. The victims were transported to Sanford Hospital ER in Bemidji and subsequently transferred via Sanford Air-Care to the Sanford Hospital Trauma Center in Fargo. The driver of the motorcycle is identified as Bradley Mordini age 42 and Michelle Sugar Age 38, both of Bemidji. Both victims are in critical condition in Fargo.
The driver of the car, Steven Greenwood, age 26, of Bemidji and his passenger Melissa Sue Beyer, age 27, of Hopkins were interviewed at the scene. Officers determined Greenwood was turning south onto Fern Lake Road from the Becida Rd and failed to yield right of way turning left in front of the motorcycle travelling the opposite direction on the Becida Road. Neither of the occupants of the car was injured.
Greenwood was found to be in possession of a small amount of Marijuana and admitted to officers that he had been using marijuana prior to the collision. Greenwood was issued a citation for Criminal Vehicular Operation pending the outcome of chemical tests ordered by law enforcement officers
First Responders, Bemidji Fire and Bemidji Ambulance EMS responded to the scene. The Beltrami County Sheriff's Office was assisted by Bemidji Police and Minnesota State Patrol.
Fern Lake Road
September 25, 2012
At approximately 7:03 AM, the Beltrami County Sheriff's Office was notified of a single vehicle accident in the 1600 block of Fern Lake Road SW, about ¼ mile south of the Becida Road, located in Grant Valley Township south and west of Bemidji. Deputies arrived at the scene to find a 1997 Chevrolet Pick-up truck in the trees on the west side of the road. The vehicle had come to rest on its side against a tree with the cab crushed by the tree. The driver and sole occupant was pinned inside the vehicle and was rescued from the vehicle using the "jaws of life", by Bemidji Firemen with assistance from Beltrami Industrial wreckers.
The driver, a juvenile female from Bemidji, was driving northbound on Fern Lake Road SW enroute to her classes at Bemidji High School when the crash occurred. The driver was "life-flighted" from the scene by Sanford Air Care. At this time the Sheriff's Office has had no updates from Sanford Hospital in Fargo on the driver's condition.
The identity of the victim is being withheld until family members are notified. First Responders, Bemidji Fire and Bemidji Ambulance EMS responded to the scene and a Sanford Life Flight Helicopter was also dispatched to transport the victim. The Beltrami County Sheriff's Office was assisted by Bemidji Police and Minnesota State Patrol.
Sheriff Phil Hodapp
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Industrial Accident near Kelliher MN
INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT UPDATE
September 19, 2012
At approximately 2:08 PM on Tuesday, September 18, 2012, the Beltrami County Sheriff's Office was notified of an industrial accident involving a worker at the Helblad Saw Mill located at 42501 Pioneer Road NE, Kelliher, MN, in Battle Township approximately 55 miles north of Bemidji, who was stuck in an auger. Deputies responded to the scene and found an individual who had since been freed from the auger receiving first aid for serious injuries to his extremities and torso.
Scott Olson, age 21, of Blackduck, MN, was airlifted to an unknown hospital by North Memorial Air Care. Kelliher First Responders, Kelliher Fire Department, Blackduck Ambulance, a Minnesota DNR Conservation Officer and Beltrami County Deputies all were on scene and provided care to the victim, stabilizing him for the air ambulance transport.
Sheriff Phil Hodapp
People’s Church offers Saturday School for families
| People's Church offers Saturday School for families 12-2 p.m. Children and their families are invited to Saturday School for families, Saturdays noon to 2 p.m. at the People's Church on Ninth and America in Bemidji. Lunch will be offered at noon followed by circle time with Bible stories and songs, and stations for peaceful play, artwork and crafts. The People's Church is a ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America – Northwest Minnesota Synod. |
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