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FEBRUARY 7, 2017
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Superbowl Sunday marked by two crashes near Osceola BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM
Two serious collisions occurred within hours of one another last Sunday, the first on Highway 243 and the second on State Highway 35 between Osceola and Dresser. Despite dry road conditions, a Mercury Milan westbound on Highway 243 hit the westbound guardrail shortly after crossing the Osceola Bridge at about 4:30 Sunday afternoon. The driver, 25-year-old Danielle Lindquist of Hastings, Minn., reportedly overcorrected and traveled into the
eastbound traffic lane, colliding head on with an eastbound Dodge Ram pickup truck, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. The truck then struck the eastbound guardrail, went over the guardrail and rolled down the hill, stopping just short of icy marsh waters. The driver of the Milan, who was not wearing a seatbelt, sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to Regions Hospital. The pickup truck driver, a 16-year-old male from White Bear Lake, Minn., received non-life-threatening injuries
SUZANNE LINDGREN | THE SUN
A Mercury Milan collided with a Dodge Ram at 4:30 Sunday afternoon. The Ram broke through the eastbound guardrail and rolled downhill, stopping just short of icy marsh waters.
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A Chevy Silverado driven by Mickey L. Pugsley from Osceola crashed near Boyd’s Power Sports. Pugsley was cited for OWI after the crash which caused ‘incapacitating injuries’ to two juveniles in another car.
and was treated at the Osceola Medical Center. He was wearing a seatbelt. The state patrol said a 24-year-old male from Minneapolis who was a passenger in the truck received life-threatening injuries, and that information would be released following family notification. It is unknown whether alcohol was a factor in the crash. At 6:18, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office received a call of a two-vehicle crash on Highway 35 south of downtown
Dresser, near Boyd’s Outdoor Power Sports, according to Captain Dale Hall. One vehicle, a Chevrolet Silverado, was driven by Mickey Pugsley, a 56-year-old man from rural Osceola. He was injured and transported to the Osceola Medical Center and later taken into custody for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. The other vehicle contained two adults and two juveniles. The minors sustained “incapacitating injuries,” accord-
ing to Hall. It is unknown what type of injuries the adults received. Highway 35 was closed for approximately one half hour. The Osceola Police Department, Dresser Fire and first responders, Osceola Area Ambulance Service and Lakes Area Ambulance Service assisted onsite. The Sheriff’s Office will release more information on the crash as it is available.
Reports in Support of Probable Cause Polk County Sheriff’s Department Monday, February 6, 2017 Randall J. Arndt, 32, Somerset was arrested on January 27 for felony fleeing and OAR. Andrew J. Burhans, 24, Centuria was arrested on January 30 for possession of drug paraphernalia and felony bail jumping. Andre A. Doby, 22, Frederic was arrested on January 31 for disorderly conduct. Richard J. Lopez, 47, Osceola was ar-
rested on January 31 for trespassing. Jenny A. Ralph, 38, Somerset was arrested on February 1 for bail jumping, battery and disorderly conduct. Mindy K. Doll, 46, Osceola was arrested on February 2 for domestic disorderly conduct. Casey L. Satter, 32, Centuria was arrested on February 3 for possession of meth and drug paraphernalia. Taylor D. Hanson-Thompson, 21, Yucaipa, Cali. was arrested on February 5 for disorderly conduct.
Amery Police Report 1/27/2017 – 02/02/2017 01/27/17, 02:14AM, Assist EMS 01/27/17, 02:57PM, Criminal damage report 01/27/17, 04:20PM, Assist other agency 01/27/17, 06:09PM, Suspicious activity 01/28/17, 07:00AM, Assist other agency 01/28/17, 07:39PM, Assist with medical 01/28/17, 08:40PM, Disturbance 01/29/17, 07:38PM, Traffic complaint 01/29/17, 11:36PM, Suspicious activity 01/30/17, 03:34PM, Vehicle lockout 01/30/17, 04:05PM, Juvenile call 01/30/17, 04:25PM, Assist other agency 01/30/17, 06:22PM, Animal control call 01/30/17, 07:31PM, Emergency message call 01/30/17, 09:10PM, Assist other agen-
Shaye D. Strenke, 24, Rice Lake was arrested on February 2 for OMVWI 3, OAR, and ignition interlock violation. Alfred W. Lietz, 58, Luck was arrested on February 4 for OWI 4. Daniel J. Graham, 44, Cottage Grove, Minn. was arrested on February 4 for OWI 1 with minor in the vehicle. Mark A. Leverty, 25, Balsam Lake was arrested on February 4 for OWI 1, OAR, possession of THC and drug paraphernalia. Branden J. Nellessen, 30, Osceola
was arrested on February 4 for OWI 4. Mickey L. Pugsley, 56, Osceola was arrested on February 5 for OWI causing injury (2+) and operating while revoked. Buck A. Stauner, 33, Amery was arrested on February 6 for OWI 3. Joyce M. Burhans, 54, Centuria was arrested on February 3 for probation hold.
Polk County Marriage Licenses Monday, February 6, 2017
cy 01/30/17, 10:35PM, Mental health call 01/31/17, 02:00PM, Juvenile call 01/31/17, 02:17PM, Suspicious activity 01/31/17, 07:32PM, Assist EMS 01/31/17, 09:24PM, Gas drive off 02/01/17, 02:08AM, Suspicious activity 02/01/17, 03:10AM, Suspicious activity 02/01/17, 09:00PM, Vehicle lockout 02/02/17, 02:55AM, Report of suspicious activity 02/02/17, 03:13AM, Arrest for OWI 3rd and Operating after Revocation 02/02/17, 05:50AM, Business alarm 02/02/17, 08:00AM, Traffic complaint 02/02/17, 01:44PM, Suspicious activity Arrests: Shaye D. Strenke, 34 of Rice Lake. OWI 3rd, Operating After Revocation.
Jose Amado Gutierrez De Hoyos and Connie Ann Gallegos were issued a marriage license on January 25, 2017. Tyler Daniel Funk and Heather Ann Strenke were issued a marriage license on January 26, 2017.
Eau Claire officer fatally shoots man EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (AP) — An Eau Claire police officer has fatally shot a man during a confrontation outside a hotel. The Eau Claire Police Department got a 911 call Saturday morning about a man with a gun in the parking lot of Scottish Inns & Suites. The caller said the man was pointing the gun at passing vehicles and people. Police say the fi rst officer who arrived found the 49-year-old man in the parking lot and, after a confron-
tation, shot him. Officers tried to revive him, but he died at the scene. No officers or anyone else was hurt. The names of the 19-year veteran officer and the suspect were not released. The officer is on standard administrative assignment. The La Crosse Police Department is investigating the shooting at the request of Eau Claire police.