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86-year-old dies after boat capsizes

Jun 7, 2018

An 86-year-old Illinois man is dead after the boat he was in capsized on Lake Pepin, according to the Wabasha County Sheriff’s Department. People a fishing boat spotted a capsized boat near Camp Lacupolis. They found Ira D. Washington, of Chicago, and two other men in the water. Washington, who...

Whereabouts of sailor unknown

May 9, 2018

The operator of a sailboat that was found on the bank of Lake Pepin is still missing. David John Sheridan, 61, of Pepin County, Wis., was reported missing from his sailboat on April 29, according to the Wabasha County Sheriff’s Office. Sheridan was last heard from at 9:40 p.m. that day. On April...

Non-profit outfits K-9 Melee

May 3, 2018

Wabasha County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Melee has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K-9s. The vest is embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of K-9 Diezel, Umass Amherst Police Department”. Vested Interest in...

Congregants invited to church safety seminar on April 26

Apr 11, 2018

The Lake City Clergy Association has invited Wabasha County Sheriff’s Deputy Jason Timm to present his short course entitled “Church Safety and Security Training” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 26, at St. Mary of the Lake on Lyon Avenue in Lake City. Deputy Timm helps local churches plan, prepare,...

Crime Stoppers partner with Wabasha County Sheriff's Office

Feb 7, 2018

The Wabasha County Sheriff’s Office and Crime Stoppers of Minnesota are working together to gain more crime information from people who want to remain anonymous. The program enables Crime Stoppers’ ability to collect anonymous tips that may save thousands of dollars of investigators’ time and...

Wabasha County side-by-side rules explained

Sep 14, 2017

Recently, the Wabasha County Sheriff’s Office has been receiving more requests for information in regards to where people can ride their all terrain vehicles (ATVs). Many say that with all the regulations and laws out there, that it just confuses most people. ATVs or what some call four wheelers...

Divided Wabasha County Board doubles wheelage tax

Jul 13, 2017

Ruby White, Correspondent The Wabasha County Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 to add an additional wheelage tax in an effort to keep the county roads in the best condition they can. The new wheelage tax will become effective Jan., 2018. All commissioners were present, along with County...

Deputies nab Zumbro floater after five-hour manhunt

Jul 6, 2017

Wabasha County deputies captured 32-year-old Brent Espenson near Millville Thursday evening after he jumped in the Zumbro River and floated for several miles, according to a news release from the Wabasha County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies had initially responded to a burglary call in the City of...

Wabasha man wanted after drug conviction

May 3, 2017

A man convicted of a drug felony after fleeing during his trial is still at large, Wabasha County Attorney Karrie Kelly said Monday. On April 12, a Wabasha County jury found Donald Albert Strobel of controlled substance crime in the first degree and controlled substance crime in the second degree...

Wabasha County to use impound lot fees for squad cars

Mar 29, 2017

Ruby White, Correspondent The Wabasha County Board voted 3-2 to allow the Sheriff’s Office to designate excess impound lot income to purchase squad cars and other vehicle-related expenses at its March 21 meeting. All commissioners were present, along with County Administrator Michael Plante...