Sheriff reports jail incident, seeks cell-phone reader quotes; praises Task Force support
May 5, 2026
Sheriff Trevor Wright told commissioners a jail incident was reported to the Department of Corrections; an inspector reviewed the case, the county will be written up for observation timing, and three staff were nominated for a "heroic intervention" award. Wright said he and Chief Deputy Miller will seek quotes for a cell-phone reader to support investigations and noted Task Force and SWAT assistance.
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Sheriff Trevor Wright briefed the Traverse County Commission on a jail incident that must be reported to the Minnesota Department of Corrections; an inspector reviewed the incident and the county expects a write-up for "observation timing," Wright said.
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