Lane closures on Highway 210 in Brainerd scheduled Aug. 21

Baxter, Minn. – Motorists travelling Highway 210/Washington Street in Brainerd may experience delays as both directions of the road are intermittently reduced to a single lane near the Mississippi River bridge beginning at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21.

 

All lanes of Highway 210 will reopen by 4:30 p.m.

 

The closures are needed as crews complete the routine biannual inspection of the bridge.

 

Motorists may also encounter work crews, lane closures and possible delays near other bridges throughout the Brainerd Lakes Area and central Minnesota as crews complete routine inspections and maintenance on other local bridges.

 

Motorists should slow down and prepare to stop as they approach the daily work zone, and must obey flaggers and signs as they navigate any work zone.

 

For real-time travel information anywhere in Minnesota, visit www.511mn.org.

Arrest Made in Beltrami County Fatal Hit and Run

On August 6 at approximately 8PM, the Beltrami County Sheriff's Office
arrested Martin Erwin Ubert, 58 of Bemidji as the driver of the
vehicle which struck and killed Christopher Lee Strong, 25 of
Bemidji, MN on 07/31/2013 on Grange Road NW just east of Nature Road.
Ubert is currently being held in the Beltrami County Jail pending
review of the case for charges by the Beltrami County Attorney's
Office.

This arrest is the result of an intensive investigation by Beltrami
County Deputies assisted by the Minnesota State Patrol, MN Bureau of
Criminal Apprehension, Red Lake Tribal Police, Leech Lake Tribal
Police and the Ramsey County Medical Examiner's Office.

FATAL HIT AND RUN DRIVER TURNS HIMSELF IN- VEHICLE LOCATED

8/02/2013

 

A 58 year old male contacted Beltrami County Sheriff's investigators this morning and identified himself as the driver of the hit and run vehicle involved in the fatal crash on July 31^st on Grange Road in Beltrami County.  Investigators from the sheriff's office and the MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension met with the individual who admitted to being the driver of the car which struck Christopher Strong.  Investigators obtained a statement from the individual.  The red Monte Carlo believed to have struck Mr. Strong was seized by investigators from the individual and transported to a law enforcement facility for a forensic examination. 

 

The Sheriff's Office appreciates all the help received from the public in this investigation.

 

No further information will be released at this time as  Investigators and are continuing to investigate the case and the circumstances surrounding Mr. Strong's death. 

 

Agencies involved in this investigation are the Beltrami County Sheriff's Office,  the Minnesota State Patrol, MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, Red Lake Tribal Police, Leech Lake Tribal Police and the Ramsey County Medical Examiner's Office.

 

 

Beltrami Sheriff Releases Color Swatch from Fatal Hit and Run Vehicle

The Beltrami County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal hit and run reported at 4:24 am on 07/31/2013 on Grange Road NW just east of Nature Road.   Responding deputies found the deceased , Christopher Lee Strong, 25 of Bemidji, MN,  lying in the road at the scene.  Skid marks and vehicle parts were also located on the road.

 

Investigators are looking for a red vehicle with front end damage.  The color swatch below represents the color of the vehicle being sought.

 

The Sheriff's Office is asking the public's help in identifying the vehicle and driver involved in this hit and run.  Anyone with information regarding Mr. Strong's whereabouts during the last day  and any information about the driver of the  vehicle which struck Mr. Strong  is asked to call the Sheriff's Office immediately at 218-333-9111. 

 

The Minnesota State Patrol is assisting with the investigation.

 

Sheriff Phil Hodapp

 

 

COLOR OF THE CAR

 

 

Red Car Sought in Fatal Hit and Run in Beltrami County

07/31/2013

The Beltrami County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal hit and run reported at 4:24 am on 07/31/2013 on Grange Road NW just east of Nature Road.  Two passerby's reported to Beltrami County Dispatch a body was lying on the road.  Responding deputies found the deceased body of a 25 year old male pedestrian at the scene.  Skid marks and vehicle parts were also located on the road.

Investigators are looking for a red vehicle with front end damage.  The Sheriff's Office is asking the public's help in identifying the vehicle and driver involved in this hit and run. 

Anyone with information regarding this hit and run is asked to call the Sheriff's Office immediately at 218-333-9111.
The victim's identity is being withheld pending notification of relatives.
Minnesota State Patrol is assisting with the investigation.

No further information is available at this time.  More information will be released after 4 pm today.

Sheriff Phil Hodapp

James Schummer arrested and in custody

    The Beltrami County Sheriffs Office, with assistance from the Paul Bunyan and Safe Trails Task Forces, arrested James Schummer at a residence west of Bemidji without incident this evening at 7:20 PM.  The Sheriff's Office thanks our citizens, and especially the media who did a great job of getting the word out in our area, for assistance in capturing Schummer.  Schummer is presently housed at the Beltrami County Jail. 

 

BELTRAMI SHERIFF SEEKS MAN ON FOOT IN WILTON AREA

The Beltrami County Sheriffs Office is looking for James Adam Schummer, age 28, last seen in the area of Wilton (located 5 miles west of Bemidji) south of Spirit Lk Rd NE.  Schummer has numerous tattos, is a white male, 5'10", 150 lbs, wearing a grey plaid shirt, jeans and no shoes and is on parole. He is wanted on a felony parole violation warrant as well as failing to stop and subsequently fleeing police officers earlier this morning at 7:30 AM.  Numerous officers are on foot and in squad cars in the area as well as a State Patrol helicopter. Please call 911 if you see this man.

Be advised the Beltrami County Sheriffs Office is in the Wilton area this morning looking for a white male, age 28, 5'10" 150 lbs numerous tattoos, short dark hair and brown eyes wearing a grey plaid shirt, jeans, no shoes who was last seen in the area of Honeysuckle Ln S and Melby Ln SE in the southeast area of Wilton.  Male failed to stop for Deputy after a complaint was received of a reckless ATV driver and a pursuit ensued. Male is also wanted on a felony Department of Corrections warrant for a parole violation.  If anyone sees a male matching this description they should call 911 or 333-9111.  Do not approach or attempt to stop.