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June 25 – Responded to an alarm in the area of George Avenue East. Everything checked out okay.
June 25 – Assisted the McLeod County Sheriff’s Office with a driving complaint in the area of 245th Street. The vehicle was not located.
June 27 – Responded to an animal complaint call in the area of Shady Creek Circle. I rabid racoon was dispatched and removed from the property.
June 27 – Recieved a trespassing complaint in the area of Lewis Avenue West. This matter is under investigation by the Winsted Police Department.
June 27 – Recieved a complaint of a small child that had found a bag of marijuana in Hainlin Park. This matter is under investigation by the Winsted Police Department.
June 28 – Assisted the Lester Prairie Police Department with a juvenile party.
June 28 – Responded to a 911 Hang Up call in the area of Linden Avenue West. Everything checked out okay.
June 29 – Benjamin Keith Berry, age 22, of Lester Prairie, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Driving after Suspension. Berry was brought directly to the McLeod County Jail.
June 30 – A small black lab was found in the area of 3rd Street North. The dog was returned to its owner.
June 30 – Assisted the Winsted Ambulance with a medical in the area of Kingsley Street South.
July 1 – Investigated three sperate open doors to businesses in the area of 1st Street North. All businesses were searched and secured.
July 1 – Responded to a verbal domestic in the area of 2nd Street South. The situation was mediated and the parties were separated for the evening.
July 1 – A small black wallet was found at Casey’s General Store.
July 1 – Recieved a 4-wheeling complaint in the area of 7th Street South. The 4-wheelers were not located.
WEEKLY TRAFFIC REPORT
There were six warnings issued for various traffic offenses. There was one citation given for Speed.
CRIME PREVENTION TIP
Fireworks Safety
Firework injuries have been on the increase in recent years, accounting for 9,500 emergency room visits and 24,000 fires annually. Children ages 14 and under are most vulnerable. The misuse of fireworks, frequently by unsupervised children, accounts for the majority of fireworks injuries.
• Children account for approximately 47% of those who receive emergency room treatment of fireworks related injuries.
• Burns are the most common type of fireworks–related injury. The hands, head, or eyes are involved in nearly 75% of these injuries.
• One third of all eye injuries result in permanent blindness.
• Injuries most often happen when a firecracker explodes in someone’s hand, is dropped on a foot, or explodes in a pocket.
• Sparklers reach temperatures greater than 1000 degrees Fahrenheit at the tip and can cause serious burns by igniting clothing.
• Approximately half of all consumer fireworks-related injuries happen to children under the age 14.
• Some communities restrict or ban common fireworks. Know your local ordinances.
• Statistics from the Consumer Product Safety Commission show that about 2/3 of fireworksrelated injuries involve small firecrackers and common household fireworks.
The Fourth of July is a time to celebrate and have fun. To make your holiday “sparkle,” take safety precautions to protect you and your family. The Minnesota Safety Council recommends that you:
• Attend only community-sanctioned events. Many communities hold fireworks displays sponsored by fire department or other safety agency.
• Establish a safe viewing area. The safest place to sit is at least 500 feet away from the staging area.
Acknowledgments: National Fire Protection Association, National SAFE KIDS Campaign, Consumer Products Safety Commission.
Consumer Fireworks Information
The sale, possession and use of certain non-explosive and non-aerial consumer fireworks are now permitted in Minnesota. Examples of legal fireworks include items such as sparklers, cones and tubes that emit sparks, and novelty items like snakes, and party poppers. A more detailed list is available at htp://www.dps.state.mn.us/fmarshal.
Consumer fireworks may not be used on public property (i.e. parks, roads, alleys, schools, government property, etc.). Purchasers of consumer fireworks must be at least 18 years old and retailers are required to check photo identification of purchasers before selling products.
Explosive and aerial fireworks are prohibited for public sale, possession and use. Prohibited fireworks include firecrackers, bottle rockets, missiles, roman candles, mortars and shells.
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