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.

SUSPECT IDENTIFIED IN BELTRAMI COUNTY STANDOFF

ST. PAUL — The Ramsey County Medical Examiner today identified a man who died late Wednesday following a standoff with police at a residence in rural Beltrami County. Miquell David Deppa, 34, of 9203 Spencer Rd NW in Liberty Township, died of blood loss due to a gunshot wound.

The Beltrami County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call Wednesday afternoon from the home reporting that Deppa was under mental duress, was armed with a loaded rifle and was making threats about killing himself or law enforcement.

According to the preliminary investigation, deputies responding to the home heard gunshots and witnessed Deppa run into the residence armed with a rifle. Two females who were inside the home fled to safety, then a standoff ensued during which Deppa threatened to shoot the officers and fired several shots from the residence toward the officers. Deppa emerged from the residence around 8:15 p.m. armed with a rifle. A Beltrami County SWAT Team sniper fired one round, injuring Deppa, who then crawled back into the residence. Several minutes later, Deppa broke out a window and emerged from the home. Officers immediately took him into custody and emergency medical personnel began treating his injuries.

Deppa was taken by AirMed helicopter to Sanford Fargo Medical Center in Fargo, North Dakota where he was pronounced dead. No officers were injured during the incident.

The BCA is investigating the shooting with assistance from the Beltrami County Sheriff's Office. Once the investigation is complete, the BCA will present its findings to the Beltrami County Attorney's Office for review.

Other responding agencies include the Minnesota State Patrol, the DNR, the US Border Patrol, Headwaters SWAT Team, Bemidji Police Department, Paul Bunyan Task Force and the Red Lake Tribal Police Department.