Crime & Safety
DUI Patrols in Wright County Net Offenders in St. Michael, Albertville
Wright County deputies increased DWI/DUI patrols over the two-week holiday stretch. The results began popping up in this latest report of police and fire calls.
An increase in DWI patrols around Wright County boosted arrests in the week leading up to Christmas.
December 17
The department responded to a medical call in the 300th block of Hillcrest Drive SE. A 97 year old female had fallen and cut her face.
December 18
The department responded to a medical call in the 10th block of First Street NE. There was a elderly man hit by a car and bleeding.
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December 20
Ashley Elizabeth Capistrant, 26, of Big Lake was arrested in St Michael for 3rd degree DWI.
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December 21
SMFD responded to a fire alarm call in the 11000th block of Circle NE. It was a false alarm.
Renae Beth Smith, 45, of St Michael was arrested in St Michael on charges of disorderly conduct and obstruct legal process.
December 23
Anne Marie Carlson, 46, of Elk River was arrested in Otsego for 2nd degree DWI.
December 25
Michael Alexander Kriegler, 27, of Otsego was arrested in St Michael on the charge of 3rd degree DWI.
December 26
Richard Louis Dreis, 60, of Otsego was arrested in Otsego on a Wright County warrant for unemployment fraud.
Wright County deputies also reported 15 property damage accidents, two personal injury accidents, five hit and run accidents and three car vs. deer accidents.
There were six arrests for DWI, five underage consumption arrests and 120 tickets for miscellaneous traffic violations issued this week.
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