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26-Mar-2019MOTLEY—A Staples man and woman suffered injuries in a two-vehicle crash Monday, March 25, on Highway 210 in Motley. The Minnesota State Patrol reported both vehicles were traveling east near 65th Avenue Southwest when the crash happened at 7:36 a.m. A 2018 Chevrolet Silverado driven by 63-year-old Douglas Maros began to brake for a school bus with flashing yellow lights when a 2015 Ford Fusion driven by 32-year-old Sheena Ziegler crashed into the rear of the Chevrolet. Both drivers were wearing seat belts and suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Ziegler was transported to Lakewood Health System in Staples.
Todd County Sheriff
26-Mar-2019On TTuesday morning (03/26/2019) at 12:00 am a Todd County Sheriff's Deputy attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation. The vehicle finally came to a stop at Midway Gas, Long Prairie. The driver was arrested on multiple charges including, Fleeing a police Officer and Controlled Substance Crimes.
On Monday (03-25-2019) at 1:03 pm the Todd county sheriff’s office received information about an Email scam from Community Financial Domestic Assistance. They are offering grant money if you provide personal information to a representative from the company. The hackers used Facebook Messenger and got in touch with some contacts, acting like a Facebook Friend promoting the grant. The TCSO advises that you use caution when providing personal information out over the phone or through the internet.
During the week of March 17th through March 23rd the Todd County Sheriff's Office responded to 208 calls for service. The type of calls handled were as follows: 4 Domestic Assaults, 76 Traffic Stops, 6 phone scams, 11 Suspicious Activity, 6 Car / Deer Accident, 3 Disturbance Calls, 2 Vehicles in the Ditch and 1 Property Damage Accident. Todd County Dispatch answered and dispatched 95 - 911 calls during the week.
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