Pine County Sheriff's Office

10/28/2026

*Bryson Viney has been located and is safe. Thank you.*

MISSING PERSON ALERT: The Pine County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing teen. Bryson Viney, age 16, is 5 feet, 6 inches tall, weighs 140 pounds, has red hair, blue eyes and black framed glasses. Bryson was last seen on Oct. 23 in Pine City. He carries a black over-the-shoulder bag. If you have any information on Bryson Viney’s whereabouts, please contact the Pine County Sheriff's Office at 320-629-8380 or call 911.

The missing person alert issued by the Pine County Sheriff’s Office has been canceled. The missing person has been located and is safe. Thank you to all who shared information.

10/20/2026

*******Update, the Emu has been apprehended*******

We’ve got a runner! 🏃‍♂️🪶

An emu is on the loose near Highway 70 and Woodland. The bird is apparently out making its own plans today.

🐦 **Please do NOT approach the emu.** We know it may be tempting to ask it where it’s headed, but let’s leave the wildlife encounters to the professionals.

If you spot the fine feathered fugitive, please call the Pine County Sheriff’s Office at **320-629-8380** with its location.

Please do not attempt to apprehend it yourself. We’re not sure it will come quietly.

If you’re the emu reading this… we’d like to talk. 🫡🪶

10/06/2026

Update: The missing teen has been located.

10/06/2026

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09/11/2026

Thank you to the Pine City Ladies VFW Auxiliary for the treats and support given to our office today and every year! We appreciate you all so much.

09/02/2026

Now that school is back in session, please be sure to watch for the busses and pay attention. We want everyone to stay safe!

Minnesota has updated its school bus law to protect students and remove uncertainty for drivers.

This isn’t just about following the rules. It’s about making sure every student gets home safely.

Previously, the law required drivers to stop for a bus when its red flashing lights were flashing and the stop arm was extended.

Under the new law, drivers must stop at least 20 feet away as soon as the red lights start flashing.

Read more in our Safety Matters Blog: https://dps.mn.gov/news/msp/flashing-red-lights-mean-stop-mn-strengthens-school-bus-safety-rules

09/01/2026

08/25/2026

Yesterday, our office responded to the area near Voyageur Lane after receiving a report of several cats that had been dumped along the side of the road in approximately four boxes.

This is a heartbreaking situation, and we are asking for the public’s help in identifying the person or persons responsible.

If you have any information about who may have done this to these cats, please contact the Pine County Sheriff’s Office at 320-629-8380 and reference case #26002061.

Please share this post. Someone may have seen something that could help us identify who is responsible.

08/25/2026

SCAM ALERT!

Our office would like to make people aware of a scam that occurred at the Pine City Flea Market last week. A male was approached about buying jewelry and in the process his rings were taken, and he was left with costume jewelry. The suspects were described as a black male and a black female, both with heavy accents. Their vehicle is believed to be a VW Atlas, black in color.

The suspects are not associated with any of the legitimate vendors and are believed to be looking for a large crowd in which to target victims. Please contact the Sheriff’s Office if you have any information at 320-629-8380.

08/24/2026

It's been 35 years since Deputy Mike Morrow of the Pine County Sheriff’s Office was killed in the line of duty as he conducted a traffic stop. Deputy Morrow served with the Pine County Sheriff’s Office for 11 years and is survived by two children and grandchildren. We will never forget. Our continued thoughts and prayers to his family and law enforcement family.