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Duluth Police Issue Warning About Recent Heroin Overdoses

Steve Tanko — Mon, 06 May 2013 17:00:49 +0000

Twin Ports residents are being advised by the Duluth Police Department about a recent spike in heroin overdoses. Between Friday, April 26th, 2013 and Saturday, May 4th, 2013 the Duluth Police Department and emergency responders have handled the report of four overdose incidents believed to be linked to the illegal use of heroin. Three of [...]

Five Tons Of Nutella Stolen

Steve Tanko — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 19:38:33 +0000

Not only do Germans love beer, kraut, and sausage – apparently they also love Nutella! Police in a small town near Berlin are investigating the theft of 5-tons of the chocolate-walnut spread. Estimated cost of the product stolen is $21,000 in U.S. currency. The Nutella heist comes on the heels of a similar crime from [...]

Duluth Police Announce Annual School Patrol Movie Day

Chris Allen — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 05:18:18 +0000

When I was a kid it was a honor to be a school crossing guard and we were given a knife and a certificate for our service to the school system. I think we may have received a day at the zoo too. Things are different and the duties and rewards are different and better. [...]

Superior Police Make Arrests In Recent Convenience Store Robberies

Steve Tanko — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:09:16 +0000

Two South Range, Wisconsin men are in custody – having been arrested for their involvement in three recent convenience store robberies in Superior. Adam Lawrence Burhans was charged with one count of Armed Robbery, one count of Party To A Crime of Armed Robbery, and one count of Party To A Crime of Theft. [...]

Update: Superior Police Department Determines That The January Impersonating An Officer Allegations Are Unfounded

Steve Tanko — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 19:00:47 +0000

As reported in January, the Superior Police Department had been investigating a claim of someone impersonating an officer. After much investigation, they have determined that this allegation was unfounded. On January 14th, the Superior Police Department received a report of an Impersonating An Officer incident. A citizen called 911 after a traffic stop near the [...]

Duluth Police Need Your Help Finding Ryan Torkelson – The Property Crimes Wanted Person Of The Week

Steve Tanko — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 21:36:27 +0000

The Duluth Police Department shines the light on their Property Crimes Department, and asks your help in finding Ryan Torkelson – who has a felony warrant out for his arrest. Torkelson is wanted for check forgery and possession of stolen/counterfeit checks. Specifics about Ryan Torkelson: DOB: 8/27/1982 White Height: 6’4” Weight: 175 Eyes: Blue Hair: [...]

Duluth Police Need Your Help Looking For A Wanted Person

Steve Tanko — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 19:58:57 +0000

The Duluth Police Department is looking for your help in locating a wanted individual – who has two felony warrants for his arrest for violation of probation, stemming from burglary, auto theft, and financial transaction card fraud cases. Here are the pertinent details: JOHN JASON MCCARTHY, DOB 07/06/1980 •32 years of age •White male •5’08” [...]

Duluth Police Ask For Help In Locating Suspects In Two Recent Crimes

Steve Tanko — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 20:20:31 +0000

The Duluth Police Department needs your help. Law enforcement officials are circulating two different surveillance photos which show the suspects in question. The individuals are suspected in a motor vehicle theft in Duluth as well as a burglary in Detroit Lakes. More information and the surveillance photos are found here.

Superior Police Department Investigates Someone Impersonating An Officer; Warns Public To Stay Alert

Steve Tanko — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 20:47:26 +0000

The Superior Police Department are investigating an incident that happened during the early morning hours of Monday, January 14th – in which a suspect impersonated an police officer. A citizen called 911 after a traffic stop near the east of the Post Office – around 1:00 AM. When they stopped, a white male, around 6′ [...]

What Is The Superior Police Department Doing In The Wake Of The Newtown Tragedy? Rumors Spread About Potential Local Threats

Steve Tanko — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 19:29:55 +0000

The Superior Police Department wants to inform the public about their response to the recent elementary school tragedy in Newtown Connecticut. Additional resources will be present at the public school locations throughout the city to help provide a safe and secure environment. Additional patrols may be visible around the various campuses and additional uniformed officers may be present in some buildings.

Superior Police Need Your Help Locating Donald Becker Jr

Steve Tanko — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 17:22:00 +0000

The Superior Police Department is turning to the public to help them find Donald Becker, Jr. The police have probable cause to charge Becker for an incident that happened in November 2012; They also want to question him in another criminal investigation. Becker is described as being a 25 year old white male with brown [...]

Superior Police Look for Help in Solving Two December Burglaries [VIDEO]

Steve Tanko — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 06:00:36 +0000

Officials with the Superior Police Department are looking for the public’s help in solving two burglaries that both happened in the early morning hours of December 2nd on the 1900 block of Tower Avenue. Two local Superior businesses – Mobile Image and Jack’s Place – were the victims of these crimes. Various items were stolen, [...]

Stop With A Cop, Visit and Ask Questions of a Duluth Police Officer Friday

Chris Allen — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 05:52:24 +0000

Ever wanted to ask a Police officer a question. Ever wondered if you could help law enforcement. These questions could be answered on Friday, December 7, 2012. From 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Stop in the Lakeside SuperAmerica store located at 5310 East Superior Street for an informal gathering with Lakeside/Lester Park Duluth Police Community [...]

Where Can You Dispose Of Unused Medications In Superior? Superior Police Makes It Easy With New Program

Steve Tanko — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 21:54:40 +0000

The Superior Police Department in conjunction with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department and the City of Superior Department of Public Works Environmental Services Division have teamed up to give residents a way to properly dispose of their unused medications. The drop-box program is set to debut on Monday, December 3rd – and will be available [...]

Superior Police Investigate Reports Of Gunfire Near 24th And John

Steve Tanko — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 17:59:14 +0000

The Superior Police Department continues their investigation of an incident that occurred last night (November 29th) near N 24th Street and John Avenue. Officers responded at about 5:05 PM to reports of shots fired in the area. Initial reports indicated that an armed subject was inside a nearby resident and several possible gunshots were heard. [...]

Superior Police Department Looking For Volunteers For Their Citizen Watch Groups

Steve Tanko — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 21:08:19 +0000

Live in Superior? Want to take an active role in fighting crime? The Superior Police Department is looking for volunteers to become involved with their Citizen Watch Group department. Acting as extra eyes and ears throughout the city, these citizens watch for criminal activity, reporting what the observe to the police. If you’re interested in [...]

Superior Police Department Launches New iPhone App To Assist With Fighting Crime

Steve Tanko — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 20:52:35 +0000

The Superior Police Department continues to “go hi-tech” in their efforts to fight crime in the Northland. The department recently launched their iPhone app, which allows the public to anonymously share information in regards to crime. The app – called SPDTip enables the public to send anonymous tips to the Superior Police Department. In return, [...]

Superior Police Department Makes Narcotics Arrest

Steve Tanko — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 17:40:36 +0000

Superior Police have arrested a resident for the repeated sale and delivery of heroin. Carvell Nashun Robinson was arrested following an investigation by the narcotics officers of both the Superior Police Department and the Douglas County Sheriff’s office. More than three grams of heroin was seized during the investigation. Robinson will be charged with [...]

Trail of Potato Chips Leads Cops To Thief

Jeremy Taylor — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 19:00:08 +0000

One of the things the internet has taught us is that there are a whole lot of dumb criminals out there. Add 21-year-old Benjamin Sickles to the list. The Washington, PA. man decided to rob his local Subway early Thursday morning. But while he was able to enter the fast food joint by breaking through [...]

Duluth Police Makes It Easier To Turn In Crime Tips

Steve Tanko — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:32:40 +0000

The Duluth Police Department is bringing tip-lines into the 21st century with the announcement of a new mobile-phone app: iWatchDuluth. Starting today, citizens can report crime information directly to the Duluth Police Department via their computers and smart-phones. From simple text messages to the ability to send photos and video, the app will aide the [...]