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On Sunday, June 1, at approximately 1:03 P.M., the Polk County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a possible motorcycle crash on County Road 38, approximately one and a half miles north of Highway 2. A passerby discovered the crash scene and the driver of the motorcycle, Travis Shimpa (Age 39) of rural Erskine, […]
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance from the public regarding the pursuit that occurred in Polk County on Monday, April 7, at approximately 9:40 AM to 10:10 AM. The suspect vehicle is a black Cadillac SRX. Anyone who was on the following roads and believed they were put in harm’s way is asked
On April 7 at approximately 9:40 a.m., the Polk County Sheriff’s Office was made aware of a high-speed pursuit that had entered Polk County from Marshall County. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office was advised that the pursuit started in North Dakota at the Pembina Port of Entry when confronted by US Customs and Border Protections.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has received multiple reports of scam calls of which the callers identify themselves as Polk County Employees. It’s reported the callers are telling people they missed jury duty and a warrant was issued for their arrest. The callers are then requesting payments over the phone to satisfy the warrant. This
On Monday, February 17, at approximately 8:27 a.m., the Polk County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a barn fire at 41334 240th Ave SE rural Winger. When Deputies arrived on the scene, the barn was smoldering. Livestock and individuals were evacuated from the barn. The Winger Fire Department, Fertile Fire Department, McIntosh Fire
On Saturday, February 15 at approximately 5:30 AM the Polk County Sheriff’s Office responded in unison with the Winger Fire Department and Polk County EMS to a fire at a residence in Winger Township. The fire was contained in a garage that was not attached to the home. The family was present during the time
