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A L L A B O U T E -B I K E S
As the popularity of e-bicycles has exploded, so have calls to the Sheriff’s Office about them,
ranging from nuisance issues such as teens riding them in parks to serious incidents involving
accidents and injuries. Early fall still provides plenty of time for riding – maybe even to school –
so it’s helpful to know some basics about e-bike capabilities, statistics, and safety issues.
Depending on their class, e-bikes can reach speeds of 28mph and are legal on sidewalks, trails,
streets, and private property, with permission. They are not permitted in public parks. Safety
rules require e-bike riders under 18 to wear a helmet. E-bikes cannot have passengers and must
use a headlight and rear reflector if riding at night. (See attached chart.) These speedy riders
can take pedestrians as well as drivers by surprise, often resulting in complaints and near
misses, all the way to full-on crashes.
On a national level, e-bike accidents surged from around 3,500 in 2017 to 34,200 in 2023,
according to the latest numbers from Consumer Shield. Roughly 38% of e-bike crashes
nationally involve motor vehicles. Most e-bike accidents are single-vehicle accidents where the
rider loses control and hits a stationary object, like a parked car, or runs off the road. Many
riders take time to adjust to e-bikes, and they risk crashing while they learn how to use them.
Motor vehicle drivers, on the other hand, often don’t hear these quiet bikes, or they misjudge
their speed or distance. Inattention and distracted driving are also a common cause of crashes
with e-bikes.
With e-bike ridership still growing, it’s important to be aware of the laws and local ordinances
that apply wherever you ride. Always use caution, follow traffic rules, and wear the proper
safety gear. Let’s all do our part to ride responsibly and safely — so everyone can make the
most of these final weeks of good weather before winter rolls in.
SCANDIA LIAISON: SGT. TYLER MARTIN | TYLER.MARTIN@WASHINGTONCOUNTYMN.GOV | 651-430-7842
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At 8:04am on Aug. 26, a deputy arrived at a business to meet a
citizen who had reported finding a handgun on the shoulder of
westbound Scandia Trail N, near the intersection of St. Croix Trail
N. The citizen had picked up the handgun, put it in the trunk, then
called 911. The responding deputy wore gloves to handle the
pistol, which was a black Smith and Wesson 9mm. The deputy
unloaded the gun, which had a round chambered and six round in
the magazine. The deputy observed damage to both the front and
rear of the gun’s slide. The serial number was visible. The deputy
placed the gun into a case without the magazine or ammunition
into an evidence locker for further investigation.
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M E S S A G E F R O M T H E S H E R I F F
We would be remiss if we didn’t give a shout-out to all the citizens who gathered and celebrated
National Night to Unite on Aug. 5. Our deputies and staff look forward to this annual event for the
connections it solidifies and builds between law enforcement and the people we serve. Washington
County deputies and command staff attended around 90 gatherings this year, both in communities
where we patrol every day as well as with other law enforcement agencies in their cities. We
thought you’d enjoy seeing some of the great photos we got from all over. Thank you for helping to
make it such a special summer evening. Check out our Facebook page for more photos!
In s e rvic e,
S her i ff D a n Star ry
Dan Starry
Deputy Ostertag joined the bouncy house crew on
Melanie Trail in Scandia.
K9 Goose and Deputy Thienes drew a
crowd in Scandia.
Total for City SCANDIA: 114
Incident Date Case#Address Event Description
8/1/2025 8:44:34 AM WC25041286 18XXX Layton Ave N, SCANDIA MEDICAL
8/1/2025 12:29:44 PM WC25041337 13XXX 182ND ST N, SCANDIA NOISE COMPLAINT/DISTURBANCE
8/1/2025 3:54:31 PM WC25041362 11XXX MAYBERRY TRL N, SCANDIA INCIDENT
8/1/2025 5:29:12 PM WC25041376 21XXX Lofton Ave N, SCANDIA CITIZEN/PUBLIC ASSIST
8/2/2025 12:18:22 AM WC25041474 15XXX 240th St N, SCANDIA OFFICER INFORMATION
8/2/2025 7:47:54 AM WC25041514 SAINT CROIX TRL N / OAKHILL RD N, SCANDIA ACCIDENT
8/2/2025 7:56:43 PM WC25041622 Olinda Trl N / Olinda Ln N, SCANDIA MOTORIST ASSIST
8/3/2025 12:58:09 AM WC25041675 14XXX Oakhill Rd N, SCANDIA CIVIL MATTER/DISPUTE
8/3/2025 8:29:26 AM WC25041700 18XXX LANGLY AVE N, SCANDIA ACCIDENT
8/3/2025 10:50:24 AM WC25041715 19XXX Orwell Ave N, SCANDIA MEDICAL
8/3/2025 11:59:20 PM WC25041819 21XXX Oland Ave N, SCANDIA DISTURBANCE
8/4/2025 12:38:27 AM WC25041825 14XXX Oakhill Rd N, SCANDIA UNWANTED PERSON/VEHICLE
8/4/2025 5:10:49 AM WC25041852 19XXX Manning Trl N, SCANDIA ALARM-BUSINESS/RES/FIRE/MEDICAL/ETC
8/4/2025 7:02:17 PM WC25041977 13XXX Mayberry Trl N, SCANDIA SUSPICIOUS PERSON/ACTIVITY
8/4/2025 9:45:25 PM WC25042006 Unknown, SCANDIA CIVIL MATTER/DISPUTE
8/4/2025 10:24:50 PM WC25042016 21XXX Meadowbrook Cir N, SCANDIA CITIZEN/PUBLIC ASSIST
8/5/2025 8:07:52 AM WC25042062 15XXX 240th St N, SCANDIA OFFICER INFORMATION
8/5/2025 1:10:28 PM WC25042131 Hwy 97 Jwo Newberry Ave N, SCANDIA ACCIDENT
8/5/2025 2:27:58 PM WC25042144 21XXX MEADOWBROOK CIR N, SCANDIA CHILD CUSTODY
8/5/2025 2:29:34 PM WC25042145 Unknown, SCANDIA CITIZEN/PUBLIC ASSIST
8/5/2025 6:15:32 PM WC25042196 21XXX Meadowbrook Cir N, SCANDIA CIVIL MATTER/DISPUTE
8/6/2025 11:18:51 AM WC25042324 21XXX Meadowbrook Cir N, SCANDIA CIVIL MATTER/DISPUTE
8/6/2025 2:04:32 PM WC25042369 Big Marine Lake, SCANDIA DUMPING COMPLAINT
8/6/2025 9:13:35 PM WC25042445 19XXX Manning Trl N, SCANDIA ALARM-BUSINESS/RES/FIRE/MEDICAL/ETC
8/6/2025 9:36:39 PM WC25042451 19XXX Layton Ave N, SCANDIA INCIDENT
8/7/2025 2:30:59 PM WC25042587 Unknown, SCANDIA CIVIL MATTER/DISPUTE
8/7/2025 3:05:00 PM WC25042557 16XXX - 16978 205TH ST N, SCANDIA INCIDENT
8/7/2025 3:22:00 PM WC25042573 SCANDIA TRL N / MEADOWBROOK AVE N, SCANDIA TRAFFIC STOP
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8/7/2025 7:24:22 PM WC25042633 13XXX 182nd St N, SCANDIA 911 ABANDONED/HANGUP/OPEN LINE
8/7/2025 8:27:33 PM WC25042638 Pomroy Ave N / 220th St N, SCANDIA CITIZEN/PUBLIC ASSIST
8/7/2025 9:17:26 PM WC25042648 19XXX Manning Trl N, SCANDIA ALARM-BUSINESS/RES/FIRE/MEDICAL/ETC
8/8/2025 7:07:22 PM WC25042808 15XXX 240th St N, SCANDIA CITIZEN/PUBLIC ASSIST
8/8/2025 11:23:02 PM WC25042839 15XXX 220TH ST N, SCANDIA NOISE COMPLAINT/DISTURBANCE
8/8/2025 11:53:56 PM WC25042843 Meadowridge Trl N / Meadowridge Ln N, SCANDIA SUSPICIOUS PERSON/ACTIVITY
8/9/2025 1:20:49 PM WC25042906 14XXX Oakhill Ct N, SCANDIA 911 ABANDONED/HANGUP/OPEN LINE
8/9/2025 6:30:00 PM WC25042946 Big Marine Lake Boat Landing North, SCANDIA PARKING VIOLATION
8/9/2025 11:32:00 PM WC25042998 SCANDIA TRL N / OLINDA TRL N, SCANDIA TRAFFIC STOP
8/9/2025 11:54:08 PM WC25043007 23XXX Saint Croix Trl N, SCANDIA NOISE COMPLAINT/DISTURBANCE
8/10/2025 7:01:45 AM WC25043043 23XXX Oldfield Ave N, SCANDIA ALARM-BUSINESS/RES/FIRE/MEDICAL/ETC
8/10/2025 10:57:40 PM WC25043171 14XXX Oakhill Ln N, SCANDIA NOISE COMPLAINT/DISTURBANCE
8/11/2025 4:46:23 AM WC25043181 Saint Croix Trl N / Scandia Trl N, SCANDIA ACCIDENT
8/11/2025 6:57:56 AM WC25043184 Unknown, SCANDIA CITIZEN/PUBLIC ASSIST
8/11/2025 8:24:46 AM WC25043196 10XXX 217th St N, SCANDIA MEDICAL
8/11/2025 10:00:50 AM WC25043220 21XXX Quarry Ave N, SCANDIA MEDICAL
8/11/2025 2:19:49 PM WC25043259 19XXX Parkview Ave N, SCANDIA OFFICER INFORMATION
8/11/2025 4:14:04 PM WC25043282 228th St N / Lofton Ave N, SCANDIA ACCIDENT
8/12/2025 3:31:06 AM WC25043377 10XXX 185th St N, SCANDIA UNWANTED PERSON/VEHICLE
8/12/2025 10:41:10 AM WC25043428 22XXX Olinda Trl N, SCANDIA 911 ABANDONED/HANGUP/OPEN LINE
8/12/2025 2:34:00 PM WC25043446 14XXX - 15049 OLD MARINE TRL N, SCANDIA PARKING VIOLATION
8/12/2025 6:33:31 PM WC25043521 15XXX 240th St N, SCANDIA CITIZEN/PUBLIC ASSIST
8/13/2025 11:24:26 AM WC25043667 21XXX Manning Trl N, SCANDIA TRESPASSING
8/13/2025 2:52:08 PM WC25043702 13XXX 195th St N, SCANDIA ALARM-BUSINESS/RES/FIRE/MEDICAL/ETC
8/14/2025 9:13:00 AM WC25043848 MANNING TRL N / 180TH ST N, SCANDIA TRAFFIC STOP
8/14/2025 10:18:58 AM WC25043872 14XXX OAKHILL RD N, SCANDIA WELFARE CHECK
8/14/2025 6:28:10 PM WC25043930 15XXX 240th St N, SCANDIA CITIZEN/PUBLIC ASSIST
8/14/2025 10:05:00 PM WC25043957 Unknown, SCANDIA CITIZEN/PUBLIC ASSIST
8/15/2025 12:23:11 AM WC25043981 14XXX Oakhill Ln N, SCANDIA NOISE COMPLAINT/DISTURBANCE
8/15/2025 1:55:53 PM WC25044090 22XXX Olinda Trl N, SCANDIA 911 ABANDONED/HANGUP/OPEN LINE
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8/15/2025 5:35:00 PM WC25044119 10XXX - 11799 SCANDIA TRL N, SCANDIA TRAFFIC STOP
8/16/2025 10:12:22 AM WC25044243 22XXX Oldfield Ave N, SCANDIA ANIMAL COMPLAINT
8/16/2025 3:53:01 PM WC25044276 20XXX SAINT CROIX TRL N, SCANDIA OFFICER INFORMATION
8/16/2025 3:53:16 PM WC25044279 13XXX 195th St N, SCANDIA ANIMAL COMPLAINT
8/16/2025 8:44:43 PM WC25044316 22XXX Oldfield Ave N, SCANDIA ANIMAL COMPLAINT
8/16/2025 9:25:46 PM WC25044328 13XXX Oakhill Rd N, SCANDIA PROPERTY DAMAGE
8/16/2025 10:43:18 PM WC25044339 21XXX Oldfield Ave N, SCANDIA ANIMAL COMPLAINT
8/17/2025 9:33:22 AM WC25044392 13XXX Oakhill Rd N, SCANDIA FOLLOW UP
8/17/2025 10:07:29 AM WC25044395 22XXX Saint Croix Trl N, SCANDIA HARASSMENT
8/17/2025 11:59:35 AM WC25044413 22XXX Oldfield Ave N, SCANDIA ANIMAL COMPLAINT
8/17/2025 10:12:12 PM WC25044477 14XXX Scandia Trl N, SCANDIA ALARM-BUSINESS/RES/FIRE/MEDICAL/ETC
8/18/2025 8:13:39 PM WC25044607 22XXX Oldfield Ave N, SCANDIA 911 ABANDONED/HANGUP/OPEN LINE
8/18/2025 9:28:19 PM WC25044620 19XXX Manning Trl N, SCANDIA ALARM-BUSINESS/RES/FIRE/MEDICAL/ETC
8/19/2025 2:47:22 PM WC25044712 14XXX Old Marine Trl N, SCANDIA CITIZEN/PUBLIC ASSIST
8/19/2025 8:40:17 PM WC25044764 21XXX OZARK CT N, SCANDIA PROPERTY DAMAGE
8/20/2025 8:00:11 PM WC25044964 22XXX Olgilvie Ave N, SCANDIA VEHICLE UNLOCK
8/20/2025 10:42:14 PM WC25044987 19XXX Parkview Ln N, SCANDIA 911 ABANDONED/HANGUP/OPEN LINE
8/21/2025 9:20:25 AM WC25045067 16XXX 197th St N, SCANDIA BURNING COMPLAINT
8/21/2025 3:18:23 PM WC25045118 16XXX 197th St N, SCANDIA FIRE
8/21/2025 4:01:14 PM WC25045127 16XXX 197th St N, SCANDIA FOLLOW UP
8/21/2025 5:34:37 PM WC25045144 15XXX 240th St N, SCANDIA DANCO VIOLATION
8/22/2025 3:26:27 PM WC25045332 15XXX 240th St N, SCANDIA CITIZEN/PUBLIC ASSIST
8/22/2025 3:35:06 PM WC25045335 21XXX Manning Trl N, SCANDIA 911 ABANDONED/HANGUP/OPEN LINE
8/22/2025 4:39:06 PM WC25045357 15XXX 240th St N, SCANDIA CITIZEN/PUBLIC ASSIST
8/22/2025 8:21:12 PM WC25045393 10XXX 215th Street Ct N, SCANDIA SUSPICIOUS PERSON/ACTIVITY
8/22/2025 10:28:00 PM WC25045410 SCANDIA TRL N / OZARK AVE N, SCANDIA TRAFFIC STOP
8/23/2025 3:28:00 PM WC25045524 MANNING TRL N / 180TH ST N, SCANDIA TRAFFIC STOP
8/23/2025 5:33:27 PM WC25045543 189th St N / Layton Ave N, SCANDIA FIREWORKS
8/23/2025 6:01:59 PM WC25045549 15XXX 240th St N, SCANDIA CITIZEN/PUBLIC ASSIST
8/23/2025 7:30:00 PM WC25045544 14XXX -BLK OAKHILL RD N, SCANDIA TRAFFIC STOP
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8/23/2025 7:51:09 PM WC25045563 16XXX OBRIEN TRL N, SCANDIA MEDICAL
8/23/2025 10:07:34 PM WC25045581 15XXX 220th St N, SCANDIA WELFARE CHECK
8/24/2025 5:44:01 AM WC25045665 14XXX 197th St N, SCANDIA 911 ABANDONED/HANGUP/OPEN LINE
8/24/2025 10:50:01 AM WC25045685 SCANDIA TRL N / SAINT CROIX TRL N, SCANDIA TRAFFIC COMPLAINT
8/24/2025 2:03:00 PM WC25045704 SAINT CROIX TRL N / 205TH STREET CT N, SCANDIA TRAFFIC STOP
8/24/2025 4:47:00 PM WC25045733 SCANDIA TRL N & LOFTON AVE N, SCANDIA TRAFFIC STOP
8/24/2025 5:24:39 PM WC25045738 12XXX Mayberry Trl N, SCANDIA 911 ABANDONED/HANGUP/OPEN LINE
8/24/2025 7:00:00 PM WC25045764 SAINT CROIX TRL N / 205TH STREET CT N, SCANDIA TRAFFIC STOP
8/25/2025 12:55:06 PM WC25045903 21XXX Manning Trl N, SCANDIA CIVIL MATTER/DISPUTE
8/25/2025 3:26:00 PM WC25045927 21XXX - 21299 MANNING TRL N, SCANDIA TRAFFIC STOP
8/25/2025 9:26:13 PM WC25045986 Olinda Trl N / 205th St N, SCANDIA ACCIDENT
8/26/2025 7:06:00 AM WC25046033 18XXX - 18998 SAINT CROIX TRL N, SCANDIA TRAFFIC STOP
8/26/2025 9:25:02 AM WC25046063 14XXX 197th St N, SCANDIA 911 ABANDONED/HANGUP/OPEN LINE
8/26/2025 2:02:49 PM WC25046127 14XXX OAKHILL RD N, SCANDIA MEDICAL
8/26/2025 3:02:20 PM WC25046141 20XXX Meadowbrook Ave N, SCANDIA MEDICAL
8/26/2025 4:49:14 PM WC25046158 22XXX Saint Croix Trl N, SCANDIA CITIZEN/PUBLIC ASSIST
8/26/2025 7:48:05 PM WC25046184 23XXX Manning Trl N, SCANDIA MEDICAL
8/26/2025 8:28:00 PM WC25046189 OLINDA AVE N/185TH ST N, SCANDIA ACCIDENT
8/28/2025 12:12:07 AM WC25046405 21XXX - 21999 SAINT CROIX TRL N, SCANDIA ACCIDENT
8/28/2025 3:11:20 PM WC25046536 15XXX 240th St N, SCANDIA SUSPICIOUS PERSON/ACTIVITY
8/28/2025 5:41:42 PM WC25046558 Unknown, SCANDIA FOLLOW UP
8/28/2025 6:33:32 PM WC25046577 14XXX SCANDIA TRL N, SCANDIA MEDICAL
8/28/2025 10:40:00 PM WC25046616 21XXX Oland Ave N, SCANDIA REQUEST FOR EMERGENCY EXAM - 72 HR HOLD
8/29/2025 1:29:16 PM WC25046768 Hwy 95 Jso 220th St N, SCANDIA DWI
8/29/2025 3:15:54 PM WC25046781 Unknown, SCANDIA CITIZEN/PUBLIC ASSIST
8/29/2025 10:06:00 PM WC25046837 SCANDIA TRL N / MEADOWBROOK AVE N, SCANDIA TRAFFIC STOP
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SCANDIA STATISTICS - August
Calls Per Hour Total Incidents
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
0000 12 5 25 18 9 January 88 111 124 81 92
0100 17 2 7 6 3 February 81 85 91 66 78
0200 12 2 7 12 2 March 130 95 71 75 104
0300 4 2 8 10 3 April 107 121 109 73 112
0400 0 2 3 2 1 May 135 120 124 120 114
0500 3 0 7 4 2 June 152 129 116 153 123
0600 4 4 2 6 6 July 160 147 121 155 121
0700 8 9 13 10 5 August 152 142 138 152 130
0800 10 5 9 13 8 September 128 113 103 138
0900 16 16 12 11 18 October 145 133 106 132
1000 12 18 15 15 19 November 118 106 89 132
1100 11 18 16 26 22 December 114 91 88 117
1200 14 21 13 18 9
1300 15 12 16 21 12
1400 13 12 14 19 19
1500 19 16 18 19 25
1600 22 19 15 36 23
1700 31 22 19 35 22
1800 18 24 19 30 28
1900 29 13 15 20 19
2000 8 18 11 28 24
2100 28 9 17 27 20
2200 15 6 6 13 10
2300 20 8 7 13 8
SCANDIA CRIME STATISTICS - August
Crime Incidents
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Theft 4 5 2 2 0
Theft from Business 0 1 0 1 0
Theft from Person 2 3 1 0 0
Theft from MV 1 1 0 1 0
Theft of MV Parts 0 0 0 0 0
Mail Theft 0 0 1 0 0
Identity Theft 1 0 0 0 0
MV Theft 0 1 0 0 0
Drugs 1 0 0 0 0
Fraud 2 2 1 3 0
Criminal Damage To Property 2 2 0 1 1
Burglary 0 1 0 0 0
Domestic Assault 1 1 1 2 0
Court Order Violation 0 1 0 2 1
Aggravated Assault 1 0 0 0 0
Simple Assault 1 0 0 1 0
Robbery 0 0 0 0 0
Rape 0 0 0 0 0
Homicide 0 0 0 0 0
Quality of Life
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Alarm 9 11 16 14 8
Animal 7 6 12 5 5
Citizen Assist 17 14 27 22 18
Disorderly 2 1 0 0 0
Disturbance/Noise 4 8 9 7 9
Harassment 1 1 1 2 2
Medical 14 22 6 18 10
Mental Health/Crisis Calls 6 19 17 12 4
Overdoses 0 1 0 0 0
Suspicious Activity 9 5 11 8 7
Threats 0 1 1 0 0
Trespassing 1 2 0 0 3
Traffic Incidents
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
DWI 1 0 2 0 1
Traffic Stops Made 39 45 54 42 46
Citations Issued 11 8 7 15 16
Warning Citations Issued 1 0 1 0 9
Traffic - Moving Violation 4 7 6 11 13
Traffic - Non Moving Violation 4 8 6 2 9
Parking 0 0 2 2 0
MV Accident 9 3 2 3 8