04. Scandia November 22 Police ReportWASHINGTON COUNTYSHERIFF'S OFFICE
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If detectives can prove through clear and
convincing evidence that the fraud was
intentional, the outcome would result in a
disqualification of benefits and in more serious
cases, criminal charges can be issued. When
an individual is discovered to have wrongfully
received assistance, they are ordered to repay
the overpayment through payment plans,
garnished wages, or forfeited tax returns. In the
2020-2021 fiscal year alone, our Washington
County welfare fraud detectives recovered over
$490,740 in savings and $986,033 in
overpayments for a total of $1.48 million – all
taxpayer dollars.
The goal of welfare is to support families and
individuals in need as they work towards a
more secure financial life. Without enough
income to provide a decent standard of living,
these economic and medical assistance
programs are designed to help individuals and
families secure safe and clean housing, obtain
access to medical care, purchase food, and
provide financial assistance for daily living. Our
Washington County welfare fraud detectives
are dedicated to ensuring government
assistance is allocated to those who truly need
it - by preventing it from falling into the hands of
those looking to exploit it.
Your Statsat a glance
Incidents Citations99
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SCANDIA N O V E M B E R 2 0 2 2
Traffic Stops
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Investigations Spotlight: Welfare Fraud
Welcome! We proudly welcomed four new
members to the WCSO team last month. L-R
Deputy Derek Schweich, Jail Office
Technician Leah Rodriguez, Deputy
Cassandra Rice, and Deputy Alec Zachrison.
The Washington County Sheriff's Office has a
dedicated staff of detectives who work with all
law enforcement agencies in the region to
investigate crimes and apprehend suspected
criminals. The investigations division
addresses a wide range of crimes and quality
of life issues throughout Washington County,
utilizing several specialty units to concentrate
on specific areas of criminal activity. In
partnership with Washington County
Community Services and other State
agencies, our welfare fraud unit actively
investigates suspected fraud both criminally
and administratively in an earnest effort to
protect taxpayer dollars.
The term “welfare” refers to a range of
government programs that provide financial or
other aid to individuals or groups who are
unable to support themselves. These
programs allow people to cope with financial
stress during difficult periods of their lives,
and eligibility is based on variety of factors,
including family size, income, and lack of
employment. Funded primarily through state
and federal tax dollars, our welfare fraud
detectives are responsible for protecting the
integrity of these economic and medical
assistance programs by investigating
suspected fraud by individuals living in
Washington County.
Fraudulent use of government assistance can
be committed through a number of intentional
acts, including under-reporting income,
misrepresenting the number of children or
adults living in the home, or falsifying
documents. Working closely with Washington
County Community Services, cases of
suspected fraud are assigned to our welfare
fraud unit through referrals from county
caseworkers or tips from the public.
Detectives will then review reports, conduct
surveillance and online database searches,
examine social media, interview witnesses,
neighbors, and suspects, and review
government records to determine if an
individual wrongfully received assistance or
intentionally applied for benefits through
fraudulent means.
EMPLOYEESPOTLIGHT
SCANDIA @ W A S H I N G T O N C O U N T Y S O @ W C S O M N F A C E B O O K .C O M /W C S O M N W W W .W C S O .I N F O
WELFARE FRAUD
DETECTIVE
Amber Valesano
Detective Amber Valesano
joined the Washington
County Sheriff’s Office in
2015 and is currently
assigned as a welfare fraud
investigator.
Prior to working in welfare
fraud, Amber held
assignments in general patrol
and our court security unit
and remains actively involved
in our Peer Support Team
and Community Engagement
Team. Amber also currently
serves as the
Secretary/Treasurer for the
Minnesota Fraud
Investigators Association
(MFIA).
Amber is married to a fellow
Washington County deputy
sheriff and the two enjoy
spending their time off with
family, making projects with
Amber’s 6-year-old son, and
playing with their nieces.
Honoring our WCSO Veterans...
This year the Washington County Sheriff’s Office
was honored to sponsor Burger Night for the Troops
on November 28th at the Hugo American Legion.
The Hugo Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Network hosts
a burger night each month with a variety of local
sponsors. The Sheriff’s Office was the November
sponsor.
While members of the BYRN are busy cooking and
supervising, Sheriff’s Office staff take orders and
deliver the meals to the patrons. It was a fun event
and we met many wonderful people showing their
support for our military service members and those
of us working in law enforcement. All money raised
goes to support military families, many of whom
have loved ones who are deployed. The event was
made more special as the Royal Court of the St.
Paul Winter Carnival stopped by visited with
everyone. It was a great community engagement
event we hope to sponsor annually.
Washington County Sheriff's OfficeSponsors BYRN Burger Night in Hugo
The Washington County Sheriff's
Office is proud to have 40+
military Veterans in our ranks,
working in our jail, on patrol, in
our 911 communications center,
and beyond. In honor of
Veteran's Day on November
11th, here are just a few of the
dedicated Veterans who have
proudly served our country both
domestic and overseas.
-Commander Roger Heinen
Jail Division
WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE
SCANDIA - 99
11/1/2022 10:29:15 AM WC22051939 12XXX 181st St N, SCANDIA 911 ABANDONED/HANGUP/OPEN LINE
11/1/2022 6:46:13 PM WC22052000 Manning Trl N / 191st St N,
SCANDIA
ACCIDENT
11/1/2022 8:03:59 PM WC22052011 Manning Trl N / 185th St N,
SCANDIA
ACCIDENT
11/1/2022 8:36:54 PM WC22052013 14XXX Oakhill Rd N, SCANDIA SUSPICIOUS PERSON/ACTIVITY
11/2/2022 4:22:31 AM WC22052056 11XXX 218th St N, SCANDIA MEDICAL
11/2/2022 9:22:39 AM WC22052078 Scandia Trl N / Meadowbrook Ave N,
SCANDIA
TRAFFIC STOP
11/2/2022 2:01:56 PM WC22052131 Scandia Trl N / Saint Croix Trl N,
SCANDIA
TRAFFIC STOP
11/2/2022 2:21:16 PM WC22052136 21XXX Manning Trl N, SCANDIA FRAUD/SCAM
11/2/2022 8:43:14 PM WC22052212 10XXX 216TH ST N, SCANDIA CIVIL MATTER/DISPUTE
11/3/2022 8:06:54 AM WC22052294 18XXX LANGLY AVE N, SCANDIA FIRE
11/3/2022 3:59:04 PM WC22052357 SAINT CROIX TRL N, SCANDIA ACCIDENT
11/4/2022 10:15:45 AM WC22052489 10XXX 180th St N, SCANDIA PARKING COMPLAINT
11/4/2022 11:17:05 AM WC22052511 15XXX Quality Trl N, SCANDIA ANIMAL COMPLAINT
11/4/2022 11:43:08 AM WC22052514 21XXX Olinda Ln N, SCANDIA SUSPICIOUS PERSON/ACTIVITY
11/4/2022 3:48:13 PM WC22052560 14XXX Scandia Trl N, SCANDIA PARK COMPLAINT
11/5/2022 2:20:35 PM WC22052720 Manning Trl N / Mayberry Trl N,
SCANDIA
ROAD HAZARD
11/5/2022 4:43:55 PM WC22052737 Olinda Trl N / Old Marine Trl N,
SCANDIA
TRAFFIC STOP
11/6/2022 9:20:17 AM WC22052847 13XXX 195th St N, SCANDIA CITIZEN/PUBLIC ASSIST
11/6/2022 1:17:18 PM WC22052878 14XXX 205th St N, SCANDIA CIVIL MATTER/DISPUTE
11/6/2022 1:34:32 PM WC22052880 12XXX 181ST ST N, SCANDIA 911 ABANDONED/HANGUP/OPEN LINE
11/6/2022 2:15:43 PM WC22052883 21XXX Oland Ave N, SCANDIA DISTURBANCE
11/6/2022 9:10:57 PM WC22052943 18XXX Langly Ave N, SCANDIA CIVIL MATTER/DISPUTE
11/6/2022 9:26:36 PM WC22052947 22XXX Saint Croix Trl N, SCANDIA CITIZEN/PUBLIC ASSIST
11/7/2022 10:21:24 AM WC22053007 22XXX Perkins Ave N, SCANDIA SUICIDE ATTEMPT/THREATS OF
11/7/2022 3:52:05 PM WC22053075 12XXX 205th St N, SCANDIA 911 ABANDONED/HANGUP/OPEN LINE
11/7/2022 4:30:58 PM WC22053081 19XXX Olinda Trl N, SCANDIA MEDICAL
11/7/2022 4:49:14 PM WC22053086 Manning Trl N / 185th St N,
SCANDIA
ACCIDENT
11/7/2022 5:45:58 PM WC22053104 20XXX -20698 OLINDA TRL N,
SCANDIA
TRAFFIC STOP
11/7/2022 5:57:55 PM WC22053107 19XXX -19599 OLINDA TRL N,
SCANDIA
TRAFFIC STOP
11/7/2022 8:09:43 PM WC22053131 19XXX -19998 SAINT CROIX TRL N,
SCANDIA
TRAFFIC STOP
11/7/2022 8:22:10 PM WC22053134 21XXX Manning Trl N, SCANDIA SUICIDE ATTEMPT/THREATS OF
11/7/2022 9:41:27 PM WC22053149 Manning Trl N / 192nd St N,
SCANDIA
TRAFFIC STOP
11/7/2022 11:08:16 PM WC22053169 20XXX Saint Croix Trl N, SCANDIA ALARM-BUSINESS/RES/FIRE/MEDICAL/ETC
11/8/2022 8:04:37 AM WC22053194 20XXX OLINDA TRL N, SCANDIA ACCIDENT
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PUBLIC
11/8/2022 9:27:20 AM WC22053208 205TH ST N / OLINDA TRL N,
SCANDIA
SUICIDE ATTEMPT/THREATS OF
11/8/2022 10:41:00 AM WC22053222 21XXX Olinda Ln N, SCANDIA 911 ABANDONED/HANGUP/OPEN LINE
11/8/2022 2:49:58 PM WC22053262 19XXX Parkview Ln N, SCANDIA CITIZEN/PUBLIC ASSIST
11/9/2022 4:47:23 PM WC22053407 20XXX Saint Croix Trl N, SCANDIA BURNING COMPLAINT
11/9/2022 9:43:00 PM WC22053445 19XXX MANNING TRL N, SCANDIA TRAFFIC STOP
11/10/2022 11:23:35 AM WC22053529 23XXX Melanie Trl N, SCANDIA OFP VIOLATION
11/10/2022 3:09:31 PM WC22053576 21XXX Manning Trl N, SCANDIA ANIMAL COMPLAINT
11/11/2022 9:36:00 PM WC22053797 12XXX MAYBERRY TRL N,
SCANDIA
CITIZEN/PUBLIC ASSIST
11/13/2022 9:55:34 AM WC22054111 19XXX Manning Trl N, SCANDIA ANIMAL COMPLAINT
11/13/2022 12:25:35 PM WC22054124 Manning Trl N / Scandia Trl N,
SCANDIA
CITIZEN/PUBLIC ASSIST
11/13/2022 6:31:40 PM WC22054189 14XXX Oakhill Ct N, SCANDIA CIVIL MATTER/DISPUTE
11/13/2022 7:40:17 PM WC22054186 18XXX Kirk Ave N, SCANDIA THREATS
11/14/2022 9:56:51 AM WC22054285 18XXX Layton Ave N, SCANDIA FOLLOW UP
11/14/2022 9:58:24 AM WC22054283 Manning Trl N / 202nd St N,
SCANDIA
VEHICLE OFF ROAD
11/15/2022 3:32:44 PM WC22054461 21XXX Oland Ave N, SCANDIA SUICIDE ATTEMPT/THREATS OF
11/15/2022 4:11:10 PM WC22054466 21XXX Oland Ave N, SCANDIA MEDICAL
11/15/2022 6:00:32 PM WC22054485 21XXX Oland Ave N, SCANDIA MEDICAL
11/15/2022 7:34:54 PM WC22054490 XX William O'brien State Park
Campsite 65e, SCANDIA
ANIMAL COMPLAINT
11/16/2022 5:34:19 PM WC22054656 Manning Ct N / Manning Ln N,
SCANDIA
ACCIDENT
11/16/2022 7:29:57 PM WC22054673 Manning Trl N / 215th Street Ct N,
SCANDIA
DEER TAG
11/17/2022 6:49:45 AM WC22054742 Saint Croix Trl N / Scandia Trl N,
SCANDIA
ACCIDENT
11/17/2022 7:26:09 AM WC22054750 23XXX Melanie Trl N, SCANDIA CIVIL MATTER/DISPUTE
11/17/2022 9:53:35 AM WC22054766 23XXX Melanie Trl N, SCANDIA FOLLOW UP
11/17/2022 10:25:47 AM WC22054776 XX Big Marine Lake Boat Landing
North, SCANDIA
SUSPICIOUS PERSON/ACTIVITY
11/17/2022 6:24:19 PM WC22054846 Saint Croix Trl N / Scandia Trl N,
SCANDIA
FOLLOW UP
11/17/2022 6:36:46 PM WC22054850 Scandia Trl N / Lofton Ave N,
SCANDIA
ANIMAL COMPLAINT
11/17/2022 7:05:00 PM WC22054856 Hwy 97 At Manning Trl N, SCANDIA ACCIDENT
11/19/2022 5:44:10 PM WC22055180 Scandia Trl N / Manning Trl N,
SCANDIA
DRIVING COMPLAINT
11/20/2022 5:21:54 AM WC22055259 19XXX Layton Ave N, SCANDIA ACCIDENT
11/20/2022 3:03:58 PM WC22055303 220th St N / Peabody Trl N,
SCANDIA
DRIVING COMPLAINT
11/20/2022 4:49:54 PM WC22055310 10XXX 185th St N, SCANDIA WARRANT ATTEMPT
11/21/2022 6:01:53 AM WC22055398 14XXX 223rd St N, SCANDIA SHOTS FIRED/SHOOTING COMPLAINT
11/21/2022 6:31:35 AM WC22055401 14XXX 223rd St N, SCANDIA NEIGHBOR DISPUTE
11/21/2022 7:01:43 AM WC22055403 20XXX -20999 MANNING TRL N,
SCANDIA
DIRECTED PATROL
11/21/2022 8:01:35 AM WC22055407 14XXX 197th Street Ct N, SCANDIA 911 ABANDONED/HANGUP/OPEN LINE
11/21/2022 8:40:08 AM WC22055416 20XXX Saint Croix Trl N, SCANDIA 911 ABANDONED/HANGUP/OPEN LINE
11/21/2022 1:04:11 PM WC22055463 Unknown, SCANDIA FOUND PROPERTY/ITEM
11/21/2022 9:53:27 PM WC22055534 18XXX Langly Ct N, SCANDIA MEDICAL
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PUBLIC
11/22/2022 12:13:44 AM WC22055544 19XXX Parkview Ave N, SCANDIA THEFT
11/22/2022 7:04:03 AM WC22055563 20XXX -20698 MANNING TRL N,
SCANDIA
DIRECTED PATROL
11/22/2022 9:43:27 AM WC22055605 Unknown, SCANDIA CITIZEN/PUBLIC ASSIST
11/22/2022 10:46:52 AM WC22055621 19XXX OLINDA TRL N, SCANDIA WELFARE CHECK
11/22/2022 4:02:54 PM WC22055656 Manning Trl N / 185th St N,
SCANDIA
FIRE
11/23/2022 11:03:21 AM WC22055803 22XXX Kirk Ct N, SCANDIA FRAUD/SCAM
11/23/2022 2:04:20 PM WC22055842 23XXX Meadowbrook Ave N,
SCANDIA
DEER TAG
11/23/2022 3:04:54 PM WC22055850 12XXX Mayberry Trl N, SCANDIA CITIZEN/PUBLIC ASSIST
11/24/2022 11:28:46 AM WC22055986 15XXX 220th St N, SCANDIA 911 ABANDONED/HANGUP/OPEN LINE
11/24/2022 2:27:07 PM WC22056003 19XXX Quinnell Ave N, SCANDIA ASSIST OTHER AGENCY
11/24/2022 4:29:01 PM WC22056012 22XXX Saint Croix Trl N, SCANDIA ACCIDENT
11/24/2022 5:23:07 PM WC22056015 Scandia Trl N / Olinda Trl N,
SCANDIA
DRIVING COMPLAINT
11/25/2022 6:22:16 PM WC22056164 Manning Trl N / 220th St N,
SCANDIA
ACCIDENT
11/26/2022 3:01:51 AM WC22056263 Scandia Trl N / Manning Trl N,
SCANDIA
TRAFFIC STOP
11/26/2022 10:39:51 AM WC22056293 10XXX 217th St N, SCANDIA MEDICAL
11/26/2022 11:06:39 AM WC22056297 12XXX -13098 SCANDIA TRL N,
SCANDIA
TRAFFIC STOP
11/26/2022 3:34:49 PM WC22056319 23XXX Melanie Trl N, SCANDIA CIVIL MATTER/DISPUTE
11/26/2022 4:02:10 PM WC22056325 16XXX Scandia Trl N, SCANDIA MEDICAL
11/27/2022 2:53:33 AM WC22056439 13XXX 182nd St N, SCANDIA MEDICAL
11/27/2022 10:17:20 AM WC22056466 22XXX Meadowbrook Tr, SCANDIA FOUND PERSON
11/28/2022 10:28:16 AM WC22056617 12XXX Lakamaga Trl N, SCANDIA CITIZEN/PUBLIC ASSIST
11/28/2022 10:50:08 AM WC22056620 23XXX Nolan Ave N, SCANDIA ALARM-BUSINESS/RES/FIRE/MEDICAL/ETC
11/28/2022 1:22:23 PM WC22056637 21XXX Ozark Ave N, SCANDIA OFP VIOLATION
11/28/2022 2:09:02 PM WC22056646 14XXX Oakhill Ct N, SCANDIA CITIZEN/PUBLIC ASSIST
11/28/2022 2:43:11 PM WC22056650 16XXX Quality Trl N, SCANDIA CITIZEN/PUBLIC ASSIST
11/28/2022 6:11:40 PM WC22056689 21XXX Olinda Trl N, SCANDIA ACCIDENT
11/28/2022 8:47:40 PM WC22056712 11XXX Lakamaga Trl N, SCANDIA DEATH
TOTAL INCIDENTS:99
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PUBLIC
Agcy Date Citation
Number
Badge Officer
Name
Citation
Type
Block Street Name Str
Sfx
Cross Street
Name
Cross
St Sfx
City Literal
Description
Statute
WCSO 11/2/2022 820032230601 WC132
86
Z. Boesel Citation 0 SCANDIA TRL N OZARK AVE N Scandia SC - Excessive truck/engine
noise (Engine retarding brake)
85.3
WCSO 11/2/2022 820032230602 WC132
86
Z. Boesel Citation 0 SCANDIA TRL N SAINT CROIX TRL
N
Scandia Wireless Comm Device-Engage
in cellular/video call
169.475.2(a)
(2)
WCSO 11/5/2022 820056230901 WC129
8
D. Peters Citation 0 OLINDA TRL N OLD MARINE TRL
N
Scandia MOV-No Insurance-Owner
Violation
169.797.2
WCSO 11/7/2022 820061231101 WC128
2
M. Ramos Written
Warning
19500 OLINDA TRL N Scandia MOV-Speed-Exceed 55 mph 169.14.2(a)(3)
WCSO 11/7/2022 820061231102 WC128
2
M. Ramos Citation 19000 SAINT CROIX TRL N Scandia MOV-Speed-Exceed 55 mph 169.14.2(a)(3)
WCSO 11/10/2022 820001231401 WC132
69
H. Gibney Citation 19200 MANNING TRL N Scandia DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle -
Alcohol Concentration 0.08
Within 2 Hours EQ-Lights-
License Plate Light Illumination
CRIM-Possess or Sell Small
Amount of Marijuana (42.5
grams or less)
169A.20.1(5)
WCSO 11/10/2022 820001231401 WC132
69
H. Gibney Citation 19200 MANNING TRL N Scandia DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle -
Alcohol Concentration 0.08
Within 2 Hours EQ-Lights-
License Plate Light Illumination
CRIM-Possess or Sell Small
Amount of Marijuana (42.5
grams or less)
169.50.2
Thursday, December 1, 2022 2:00 AM 1 of 3
Citations for: Scandia
11/1/2022 To 11/30/2022
Agcy Date Citation
Number
Badge Officer
Name
Citation
Type
Block Street Name Str
Sfx
Cross Street
Name
Cross
St Sfx
City Literal
Description
Statute
WCSO 11/10/2022 820001231401 WC132
69
H. Gibney Citation 19200 MANNING TRL N Scandia DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle -
Alcohol Concentration 0.08
Within 2 Hours EQ-Lights-
License Plate Light Illumination
CRIM-Possess or Sell Small
Amount of Marijuana (42.5
grams or less)
152.027.4(a)
WCSO 11/10/2022 820001231401 WC132
69
H. Gibney Citation 19200 MANNING TRL N Scandia DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle -
Alcohol Concentration 0.08
Within 2 Hours EQ-Lights-
License Plate Light Illumination
CRIM-Possess or Sell Small
Amount of Marijuana (42.5
grams or less)
169A.35.3
WCSO 11/11/2022 820020231501 WC132
69
H. Gibney Citation 19200 MANNING TRL N Scandia DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle
Under Influence of Alcohol DWI
- Fourth-Degree Driving While
Impaired CRIM-Possess or Sell
Small Amount of Marijuana
(42.5 grams or less)
169A.20.1(1)
WCSO 11/11/2022 820020231501 WC132
69
H. Gibney Citation 19200 MANNING TRL N Scandia DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle
Under Influence of Alcohol DWI
- Fourth-Degree Driving While
Impaired CRIM-Possess or Sell
Small Amount of Marijuana
(42.5 grams or less)
169A.27.1
Thursday, December 1, 2022 2:00 AM 2 of 3
Citations for: Scandia
11/1/2022 To 11/30/2022
Agcy Date Citation
Number
Badge Officer
Name
Citation
Type
Block Street Name Str
Sfx
Cross Street
Name
Cross
St Sfx
City Literal
Description
Statute
WCSO 11/11/2022 820020231501 WC132
69
H. Gibney Citation 19200 MANNING TRL N Scandia DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle
Under Influence of Alcohol DWI
- Fourth-Degree Driving While
Impaired CRIM-Possess or Sell
Small Amount of Marijuana
(42.5 grams or less)
152.027.4(a)
WCSO 11/11/2022 820020231501 WC132
69
H. Gibney Citation 19200 MANNING TRL N Scandia DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle
Under Influence of Alcohol DWI
- Fourth-Degree Driving While
Impaired CRIM-Possess or Sell
Small Amount of Marijuana
(42.5 grams or less)
169.50.2
WCSO 11/11/2022 820001231501 WC138
50
R. McCrary Citation 0 SCANDIA TRL N MANNING AVE N Scandia DL-Driving w/o Valid MN Drivers
License/More than one
DL/Wrong Class
171.02.1(a)
WCSO 11/26/2022 820045233001 WC196 C. Evens Citation 0 SCANDIA TRL N OLINDA TRL N Scandia DL-Drive After Revocation/DAR 171.24.2
WCSO 11/26/2022 820003233001 WC115 M. Tellez Citation 0 SCANDIA TRL N MEADOWBROOK
AVE
Scandia MOV-Speed-Exceed 55 mph 169.14.2(a)(3)
Thursday, December 1, 2022 2:00 AM 3 of 3
Citations for: Scandia
11/1/2022 To 11/30/2022