Accidents, Arrests on a Busy Graduation Weekend

Graduation weekend came and went without any major mishaps, but that didn't mean first-responders in the area were left twiddling their thumbs. 

There were, somewhat surprisingly, no underage consumption arrests issued for underage consumption last week, despite a slew of graduation open houses and, of course, commencement last Friday night. 

Chalk one up for organized post-graduation parties. Sheriff Joe Hagerty, in fact, was on hand Friday, June 3, to assist with STMA High School's party, which was held at River City Extreme in Monticello. 

"These are really great," he said Friday. "The parents just do a fantastic job of keeping the kids entertained the entire night." 

St. Michael and Albertville were pretty quiet, with just one arrest. In nearby Monticello, there were 10 arrests. Otsego had six reported arrests.

Here's this week's report:

June 2

St. Michael Fire responded to a medical emergency in the 500 block of First Street Northwest. A 9-day-old infant was choking. 

June 4

The St. Michael Fire Depatment responded to a medical call in the 40th block of Balsam Avenue. A 47-year-old male was having a diabetic seizure. 

Mame Jo Carson, 60, St. Michael, was arrested in St. Michael on charges of third degree DWI. 

St. Michael Fire was also called when someone alerted Wright County Dispatch of a shed fire in the 11000 block of 80th Avenue, but was canceled by Albertville Fire. AFD had issued a permit for the building burn. 

June 6

St. Michael Fire and Rescue was dispateched to a motor vehicle accident in the 8000 block of 10th Street Northeast, but was canceled en-route. 

June 8

The St. Michael Fire Department responded to a medical call, providing assistance at an accident scene at the intersection of First Street and Central Avenue in downtown St. Michael. 

There were 15 property damage accidents reported by Wright County, three personal injury accidents and four hit-and-run accidents. The county issued 14 arrests for DWI, no underage consumption arrests and 83 tickets for various traffic violations last week.