Man fires gun into the air to scare off dog during argument with neighbor in Waubun

By News Staff

May 29, 2025 at 10:42 AM

Thursday, May 22

2:54 a.m.: A person camping at the Amtrak depot along U.S. Highway 10 in Detroit Lakes was instructed to leave.
4:11 a.m.: An orange e-bike was found in the middle of a trail near U.S. Highway 10 in Frazee. The bike was taken to the police department in hopes of finding the owner.
6:41 a.m.: A fire was reported outside of the Post Office on Main Avenue East, Frazee. The fire was contained.
7:31 a.m.: An intoxicated man was causing a disturbance at a business on Morrow Avenue, Detroit Lakes. A ride was arranged for the man.
10:47 a.m.: Frazee person reported they were getting repeated, unwanted phone calls, and that every time they picked up the phone, the caller hung up.
2:37 p.m.: A juvenile in Detroit Lakes City Park was shooting at friends with an Orbeez gun, which shoots water beads and looks like a real gun. The juvenile was instructed not to bring the weapon to the park.
3:16 p.m.: A person reportedly fired a gun into the air to scare off a dog along 295th Avenue, Waubun. The person who fired the gun and a neighbor reportedly began arguing when the dog started to approach. No charges are forthcoming.
8:23 p.m.: Caller reported that an ex-partner was parking on their street and watching them along County Highway 5, Lake Park. The caller was advised of protection order procedures, and officers set up extra patrols in the neighborhood.
8:37 p.m.: Caller reported that their cabin on South Melissa Drive, Detroit Lakes, was possibly on fire. The caller could observe the cabin remotely from a Ring Camera. There was no fire, and officers determined that the sunset reflected in a window caused the cabin to appear on fire.

Friday, May 23

1 p.m.: Caller reported a man pointed a gun at them while driving on U.S. Highway 10 just west of Audubon. A 33-year-old Detroit Lakes man was arrested in connection with the incident.
3:06 p.m.: A burglary was reported at a residence on 325th Avenue, Ogema. Four-wheelers, guns, tools and other items were reported missing. The caller had a suspect in mind and believed they used a key to gain access to the property.
3:32 p.m.: A gas drive-off was reported by a business on U.S. Highway 10, Lake Park. The vehicle owner returned to pay for the gas.
4:49 p.m.: Property damage was reported on 130th Street, Frazee, when a person laid dirt, left and returned 45 minutes later to find the ground had been torn up by a recreational vehicle.
5:07 p.m.: Caller wanted an unwanted, intoxicated person removed from a residence on Roosevelt Avenue, Detroit Lakes.
10:06 p.m.: A 31-year-old Texas man was arrested on suspicion of violating an order for protection on Summit Avenue, Detroit Lakes.

Saturday, May 24

12:59 a.m.: Ponsford caller reported a family member stole silver coins.
3:50 a.m.: A 40-year-old Ogema man was arrested on suspicion of DWI following a traffic stop on County Road 143, Ogema.
12:46 p.m.: Property damage was reported after a fence was cut on property along 160th Street, Frazee.
5:37 p.m.: A 55-year-old Ponsford man was held on a warrant after a vehicle collision on Waboose Drive, Ponsford.
7:35 p.m.: A 46-year-old Osage woman was arrested on suspicion of DWI following a traffic stop on County Highway 47, Osage.

Sunday, May 25

12:08 a.m.: A suspicious vehicle was reportedly parked outside a business on Lake Street South, Frazee, for an extended period of time. The person was sleeping in their car and waiting for someone.
12:19 a.m.: A person was cited for minor in consumption following a traffic stop on County Highway 54, Frazee.
2:13 a.m.: A car was parked on the side of Mountain Road in Detroit Lakes, partially on the roadway. The vehicle’s hazard lights were on, but the doors were locked, and no one was nearby.
2:24 a.m.: Several minors were cited for minor in consumption at a party on Mountain Road, Detroit Lakes. The call logs did not indicate how many minors were cited, though approximately 21 kids were at the party.
11:07 a.m.: Caller reported that three men and a woman trespassed on property along County Highway 54, Frazee, the night before. The caller believes the group was removing scrap metal without permission.
12:05 p.m.: Caller wanted another party removed from a residence on Bear Clan Drive, Ogema. The caller claimed the other party had assaulted them, though they later admitted they had mutually fought each other.
12:15 p.m.: Someone was reportedly burning garbage at a residence on County Highway 26, Rochert.
12:22 p.m.: Caller reported that kids were cutting across their yard at a residence on Bayridge Drive, Detroit Lakes.
5:32 p.m.: Law enforcement spoke with a group of kids who were riding ATVs and dirt bikes without helmets on State Highway 34, Detroit Lakes.
7:07 p.m.: Property damage was reported at a Lake Avenue, Detroit Lakes, residence. The initial report was that a man was destroying things, but officers were given conflicting reports at the scene, and parties were separated for the evening.
9:53 p.m.: Caller reported that a neighbor had been shooting off fireworks all day on Dovre Road, Detroit Lakes. The neighbor was advised of city ordinances.

Monday, May 26

12:46 a.m.: A person was reportedly rummaging through a dumpster on Birch Avenue West, Frazee. The person claimed to be removing items that could not be thrown away in the dumpster.
1 a.m.: A suspicious car was parked at the river along River Drive South, Frazee, illuminating the river with an LED light on the vehicle. The driver was told to move along.
8:34 a.m.: A small safe containing approximately $20,000 was reported stolen by a County Highway 5, Lake Park, business.
7:33 p.m.: Caller reported hearing gunshots near State Highway 34, Detroit Lakes. Law enforcement was unable to locate anything.
7:36 p.m.: Detroit Lakes caller reported that an ex-partner was in their neighborhood in violation of a restraining order.
9 p.m.: Tire rims were reported stolen out of the back of a truck parked at the Boyer Lake public access, Lake Park.
11:37 p.m.: A Detroit Lakes caller reported getting money sent on PayPal that they then used. The caller reported they were now being threatened for using the money by the person who sent it.

Tuesday, May 27

6:27 a.m.: An 18-year-old Lodi, California, man was booked for reckless driving after a traffic stop on U.S. Highway 59, Ogema.
8:53 a.m.: Caller reported the straw purchase of a firearm in Becker County.
5:51 p.m.: Caller reported that gas was siphoned from their car on South Washington Avenue, Detroit Lakes.
8:44 p.m.: Caller reported that a man was driving around and yelling at people on County Highway 26, Ponsford. It was noted that the man frequently does this.
8:48 p.m.: Burglary was reported at a cabin on 295th Avenue, Ogema. When the owner arrived at the property, a woman reportedly walked out from behind the cabin, where a door had been damaged. The woman had previously claimed to own the cabin. Copper appeared to be missing, and there was other damage to the property.
10:21 p.m.: Detroit Lakes caller reported information about suspected drug activity in the area.
11:18 p.m.: A group of juveniles was reportedly shooting Orbeez guns, which shoot water beads, in a parking lot on East Frazee Street, Detroit Lakes.

Wednesday, May 28

8:57 a.m.: Caller reported that water recreation vehicles were stolen from a residence along County Highway 35, Ponsford. The vehicles eventually floated back to the residence and appeared to have come loose at some point.
9:12 a.m.: Illegal dumping was reported in the ditch along Black Beauty Lane, Detroit Lakes. The dumping is an ongoing issue.
10:36 a.m.: Audubon caller reported that a former roommate was posting threats about them online.
11:12 a.m.: Ogema caller reported they were being harassed by a woman.
1:05 p.m.: A fire was reported by a business on Robin Street, Audubon.
1:06 p.m.: A grave marker was reported missing at a cemetery near County Highway 21 and Mission Road, Ogema. An urn was also reported missing.
2:56 p.m.: A camper was reportedly burglarized on County Highway 6, Audubon. The camper’s owner is compiling a list of what was stolen.
5:23 p.m.: A controlled burn that was previously extinguished reignited near Buffalo Lane and Thunderbolt Ranch Road, Lake Park.
11:12 p.m.: A complaint was made about a neighbor playing loud music at a residence on Bowling Avenue, Detroit Lakes.