Scam targets McLeod County veterans

McLEOD COUNTY, MN – McLeod County Veteran Services said veterans across the country are being contacted by “patient care group” claiming that they are helping the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to administer prescriptions, stating that the VA pharmacy billing procedures have changed, and will now require the advance payment of future prescriptions. This is followed by a request for the veteran’s card information. This is false. The VA does not call veterans asking them to disclose personal financial information over the phone. The VA has also not changed its processes for dispensing prescription medicines. Any questions should be directed to the nearest VA medical facility.

Golf carts stolen from ShadowBrooke Golf Course in Lester Prairie

LESTER PRAIRIE, MN – The McLeod County Sheriff’s office investigated a theft which occurred Sept. 1 at ShadowBrooke Golf Course on Highway 7 in Lester Prairie, in which four white golf carts valued at $1,400 to $1,800 each were taken. Two of the golf carts had canopies, and the other two were convertibles. This investigation will continue.

Reward still being offered for Mayer vandalism

MAYER, MN – A yet-unsolved crime in Mayer still offers $100 reward for those who might be interested in calling tips.

Suspects are still being sought for graffiti damage done to the dugout and trash cans at baseball field #1 in a park in Mayer, which happened overnight between July 16 – 17.

The graffiti was in “reddish spray paint,” commented Chief Deputy Bob VanDenBroeke.  Examples of the graffiti listed in the report include “I hate Mayer,” and swear words, he said.
There were no known suspects in the incident. To date, the case has not been solved.
This crime took place after both Norwood Young America and Mayer Lutheran schools were victims of graffiti in March of 2009.
Call the Carver County Sheriff’s Office with any information.

Tractor front end stolen near Hutchinson

McLEOD COUNTY, MN – The McLeod County Sheriff’s Office investigated a burglary that took place Aug. 18 at the Ronald Radunz residence on Highway 15, north of Hutchinson in which a wide front end from a red International Harvester Model 256 tractor, valued at approximately $1,000 was taken. This investigation will continue.

Two men charged in Waconia robbery

CARVER COUNTY, MN – Two men were charged in the weekend robbery of a Waconia gas station that resulted in a six-hour manhunt, and one of the suspects was also charged with the holdup of a Chanhassen convenience store two weeks before, the Star Tribune reported.

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Hit-and-run crash takes place in Winsted

WINSTED, MN – The McLeod County Sheriff’s Office investigated a hit-and-run crash that occurred Friday, Aug. 15 between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. in front of 451 Third Street South, north of Arthur Avenue in Winsted. A 2000 Chrysler Town and Country van, owned by Dale Brian McCrea, Jr., 32, of Glencoe, received more than $1,000 in damage. The driver returned and found a damaged mirror hanging from some wires. Other damage extended from the right front bumper to the area near the right-side passenger mirror. There were no known witnesses. The investigation will continue.

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