Mar 9, 2018 - Organizations, and other supportive groups. School administration may also be contacted with questions abo
Sherburne County Sheriff
Volume 10, Issue 2 March 9, 2018
School Fundraising Scams Targeting Area Businesses Area school administrators and leadership have been alerted to a school fundraising scam targeting businesses in the area. These scams are being facilitated via phone and emails, predominantly. A high-pressure pitch is used. The offer appears to be a “good deal,” as it promises promotion via a low price for a lot of product. If you are curious about school fundraisers, please call your School District Office where you live or work and inquire if they have sanctioned the fundraiser. Fundraisers are authorized by the school or booster programs. Verification can be obtained by contacting your local organizations, including athletic boosters, Parent-Teacher Organizations, and other supportive groups. School administration may also be contacted with questions about most fundraising opportunities.
Sheriff Joel Brott
Please check the “Date of Interest” section for the dates that I will be attending the Baldwin, Santiago, and Palmer Township Your support of all school endeavors is greatly appreciated, but please make sure you are donating to meetings, as well as a legitimate program. the Zimmerman City Resource: Elk River Star News Council meeting to present the 2017 Sheriff’s Office annual The St. Cloud Area Child Passenger Safety Collaborative will be hosting car seat check up events at report.
Car Seat Check Up Events
Gold Cross Ambulance located at 2800 7th Street N in St. Cloud on the dates listed below if you would
Baldwin Township and like to learn how to install a car seat properly to ensure the safety of your child. Call (320) 251-7393 to Zimmerman were schedule an appointment. Appointment are available from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. rescheduled due to March 21 June 20 September 19 the recent snow April 18 July 18 October 10 storm. May 16 August 15 November 14 Unable to make one of these dates? You can also make an appointment for a car seat check up through Sherburne County Health & Human Services by calling 763-765-4000.
Administration Chief Deputy Don Starry Commander of Operations Steve Doran Captains Dan Andren Bob Stangler Ben Zawacki Jail Commander Pat Carr Jail Administrator Brian Frank Asst. Jail Administrator Dave Isais Jail Captains Chris Bloom Tom Zerwas Jail Program Coordinator
Mark Fritel If you would like to receive the Sheriff’s Office newsletter by email, please send a request to Danielle Gessell at
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Website: www.co.sherburne.mn.us/sheriff
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Sherburne County Sheriff
Volume 10, Issue 2 March 9, 2018
Upcoming Dates of Interest
Spring Thaw Can Lead to Slippery Conditions
March 11 Daylight Saving Time Begins Turn Your Clocks Ahead!
As the temperatures begin to rise during the day but still continue to fall below freezing at night and we happily watch all of the snow melting away, please be mindful of the possibility that roads and sidewalks may become slippery. Use caution when driving or walking through areas where there looks to be standing water because it might actually be ice.
New Deadline for Western Union Settlement Requests Did you lose money to a scammer who had you pay using Western Union between January 1, 2004 and January 19, 2017? If so, you can ask for money back from the FTC’s settlement with Western Union. The deadline to file your claim was just extended to May 31, 2018. March 14 Santiago Township Annual Report March 17 St. Patrick’s Day March 20 First Day of Spring March 21 Sherburne County Substance Use Prevention Coalition Meeting 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Sheriff’s Office Emergency Operations Center April 1 Easter April 2 City of Zimmerman Annual Report Baldwin Township Annual Report April 16 Palmer Township Annual Report April 18 Sherburne County Substance Use Prevention Coalition Meeting
Statistics Week of 2/20-2/25: 73 Citations Issued 699 Calls for Service Week of 2/26-3/4: 88 Citations Issued 740 Calls for Service
Here’s the deal. Western Union agreed to return $586 million to people to settle the FTC’s charges that Western Union had not adequately protected people from fraud, and did not properly discipline problem agents. For more information on how to file a claim, please visit the Federal Trade Commission’s website at www.consumer.ftc.gov and search “Western Union.” Resource: Federal Trade Commission
TALK EARLY, TALK OFTEN CAMPAIGN On March 1, the Sherburne County Substance Use Prevention Coalition (“SUP” for short) launched their 2018 Talk Early, Talk Often campaign. The goal of the campaign is to help educate and empower parents and other caring adults to have ongoing conversations with the young people in their lives. The focus of the campaign this year will be on marijuana. While popular opinion and legal policies around marijuana have changed rapidly in recent years, misunderstandings about the potential impacts of this drug persist. Today’s marijuana is more potent than the marijuana that was available to a generation ago. It carries real risks for our youth, just as alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs do. Parents are the most powerful influence in a child’s life. Talk early and often about the risks, set clear rules against drug use, and enforce reasonable consequences for breaking the rules. To learn more about the campaign and the coalition, please follow the SUP Coalition on Facebook—@SCSUPC or visit their website at www.sherburnesupcoalition.org.
