PHOTOS FROM HUNTER'S RESCUE

DUCK HUNTERS RESCUED AFTER BOAT CAPSIZES

At approximately 6:39 PM, on Monday, October 22, 2012, the Beltrami County Sheriff's Office was notified that a boat carrying four duck hunters had capsized about 200 yards from shore near Woodhaven Resort on Three Island Lake in Port Hope Township.  Immediate efforts by resort owner Bernie Fennell and bystander Michael Steele were made to launch a boat and go to the aid of the hunters.  Beltrami County Deputies, Bemidji Fire personnel, Minnesota State Patrol, First responders and Bemidji Ambulance Service responded to the scene.

The four duck hunters identified as Mitchell James Kohler, 19 of Wyoming, MN; Collin Kerry Johnson, 19, of Forest Lake, MN; Chase Daniel Chamberlain, 19, of Forest Lake, MN; Hunter William Smith, 18, of Stacy, MN were floundering in the water near their boat in 10 to 12 feet of water.  

According to witnesses at the scene, the hunters had PFDs but were not wearing them at the time of the accident.  Rescue crews made their way out to the hunters and plucked them from the frigid water and safely brought them to shore.  EMS personnel treated the four hunters for exposure.  All are expected to fully recover.


Sheriff Phil Hodapp

CITIZENS HONORED BY BEMIDJI POLICE DEPARTMENT October 8 2012.doc

On October 4^th,2012, The Bemidji Police Department proudly recognized two of its citizens for helping a fellow citizen in need. On September 20^th, 2012, Whitney Honstead and Michael Lemke were near Library Park when they heard a woman yelling for help. Honstead and Lemke witnessed a male assaulting the woman and telephoned police. Honstead and Lemke went to the aid of the female and the male suspect left on foot. Honstead and Lemke stayed with the female until officers arrived.

 

Their actions prevented further assault on the female and helped lead to the quick arrest of the suspect. For their actions, Bemidji Police Department Officer Tabitha Carrigan and Captain James Marcotte, have awarded Honstead and Lemke with Certificates of Commendation for assisting a fellow citizen in need.

 

Sculpture stolen in downtown Bemidji- recovered damaged

The Spheres sculpture that was missing from downtown Bemidji has been recovered but is damaged. Information regarding who may have damaged this piece of art would be appreciated by the police.

Sculpture Stolen in Bemidji

The Bemidji Police Department is requesting the public's help in locating a local artist's sculpture that was stolen from the corner of Beltrami Ave and 6^th Street NW. The sculpture, Cosmic Spheres, created by Roger Loyson, is part of Bemidji's Sculpture Walk. The sculpture was discovered damaged on Saturday, September 29^th at 2:18am by the Bemidji Police Department. It was later stolen from this location and discovered missing on Monday morning, October 1^st. Anyone with information related to the damage and/or theft of the sculpture is requested to contact the Bemidji Police Department at 218-333-9111.