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Sheriff reports spike in heavy drug activity; highlights partnership with Mille Lacs BCA task force
Summary
The Crow Wing County Sheriff reported recent heavy drug activity and said deputies are working with Mille Lacs investigators on Lakes Area Drug Investigative Division efforts.
The Crow Wing County Sheriff briefed commissioners about recent law enforcement activity and partnerships, saying deputies have seen an uptick in heavy drug matters and are working closely with partners.
“We've had a, last couple weeks has been kind of, really sad, tragic, for our guys,” the sheriff said, noting fatalities and other serious incidents that have affected staff morale. The sheriff highlighted a partnership with Mille Lacs area investigators for the Lakes Area Drug Investigative Division and praised deputies’ efforts on complex investigations.
Why it matters: The sheriff framed the recent period as unusually active for serious drug enforcement work and emphasized interagency cooperation. No specific arrests, charges, or evidence were discussed in open session.
Discussion and next steps
The sheriff thanked community clergy who had visited and prayed with staff during a recent leadership meeting and said the partnership with the Lakes Area Drug Investigative Division is producing investigative opportunities. He did not ask the board for new resources in this report.
Ending
Commissioners offered brief words of support; the sheriff invited questions and had none from the board during this report.
