Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office

10/23/2026

Coming this Sunday!

Hope to see you there!

10/16/2026

We need your help!

Someone stole a Viking statue right off a tombstone that this family has owned for more than 40 years. This is more than just a stolen item; it holds decades of memories and sentimental value. Stolen from the Garrison Cemetery off the headstone.

The family is going through an incredibly difficult time. His wife has dementia and is nearing the end of her life, making the loss of this meaningful piece even more heartbreaking.

If you know anything about this theft or have seen the Viking statue, please reach out to the Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office. Even the smallest piece of information could help us bring it back to the family.

Let’s come together as a community and help return this special piece to where it belongs.

10/07/2026

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10/06/2026

The Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office is looking for the public's help in identifying the individual pictured. Please call the Sheriff's Office at 218-829-4749 if you have any information.

10/05/2026

Saturday my son had a college football game in Duluth and came out with the win. Then, somewhere on the ride back to Fargo, I got a text from him saying they were stuck in a ditch in Barrows? I asked how did you end up in Barrows? He said the driver was following the GPS.
Now, as someone who drives around Crow Wing County, I should have known better. With all the road construction around Brainerd this summer, maybe the GPS finally just gave up and started making things up.
The best part of the night was hearing that our local deputy stopped to check on the team and offered support while they waited for help. It's a good reminder that in small-town Minnesota, when a busload of football players ends up somewhere they probably shouldn't be, someone is always looking out for them. Thanks to Deputy Justin Theising for representing us well.
So the final score looked something like this:
✅ Football Team: Win
✅ Deputy: MVP
✅ Tow Truck Clutch Performance
❌ GPS: Under Review
The boys won the game, made an unexpected stop in a ditch, got a lesson in Minnesota geography, and eventually made it home safely.
Meanwhile, that GPS may have a future with the Vikings. It had a clear path to the destination, got confused halfway through, and somehow ended up in the ditch.

10/05/2026

09/24/2026

For the past several years, the Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office has enjoyed hosting a Halloween event for our community. We want to let families know that we will not be holding the event this year.

With Halloween falling on a Saturday and other factors affecting this year’s plans, we’ve decided to take a break. We appreciate everyone who has joined us over the years. We may bring the event back in the future, and we’ll share an update if we do.

09/23/2026

Our first responders rock! Lucky to have you all. Thanks for your tireless commitment!

09/16/2026

Thank you, Lakes Area Heroes and Smiles for Jake Movement, for the Smiles for Hero kits! Two great organizations working together for local responders!!

These kits will go to all of our staff in the Sheriff's Office and our correctional officers at the jail!

🤩 Team Members from Smiles for Jake & Lakes Area Heroes gathered this morning to pack an additional 300 Smiles for Hero kits, and made a special delivery to the Crow Wing County Sheriff's department with 165 of these kits!

💙Our Smiles for Heroes Kits are filled with Mental Health Resources, goodies and hand written notes as a way to say THANK YOU to our local heroes and remind each of them to take care of their mental health first.

🩵Our team has now officially deliver 600+ kits throughout Region 5 and will continue to deliver an additional 400 kits over the next couple of months!

Thank you for your continued support to this initiative.

Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office

09/11/2026

The Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office is sharing information from the White Earth Tribal Police Department in an attempt assist with locating Ryan Pacheco. If you have any information on the whereabouts of Pacheco, please contact the White Earth Tribal Police Department with the contact info provided in their post or the Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office at (218)829-4749. It is believed that Pacheco could be in the Crow Wing County area. Please see the post related to a cash reward leading to Pacheco's arrest.

Update on the Mahnomen Shooting Investigation: Reward increased to $5,000

The White Earth Police Department continues to actively investigate the recent shooting that occurred in the City of Mahnomen.

This remains a targeted incident, and there is no known threat to the general public. Investigators have identified the parties involved and continue working to apprehend those responsible.

Ryan Pacheco, 24, remains at large and is considered armed and dangerous. Ryan is described as a Native American male, 6 feet tall, approximately 155 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.

There will be an increased local, state, and federal law enforcement presence throughout the area as investigators continue their efforts to locate and apprehend Ryan Pacheco. Residents should expect to see additional patrols and investigative activity.

The reward for information leading to Ryan Pacheco’s apprehension has been increased to $5,000.

If you see Ryan Pacheco, do NOT approach him. Call 911 immediately or contact White Earth Dispatch at 218-983-3281.

Anonymous tips can also be submitted online at:

https://mobile.catapultems.com/drug-taskforce/white-earth

The White Earth Police Department appreciates the public’s continued cooperation and assistance as this investigation remains active. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.