Osseo Police Department

Osseo Police Department This is the official page for the Osseo Police Department in Osseo, Minnesota. Paul area, along U.S. Highway-169.

The City of Osseo is located approximately 25 minutes north of the Minneapolis/St. The department offers 24 hour patrol services, covers an area of 1.2 square miles, and watches over a population of just under 2500 citizens. Currently, the department employs four full-time officers, ten part-time officers, an Administrative Assistant and the Chief of Police. The Osseo Police Department is lead by

the Chief of Police and he is responsible for the planning, coordination, direction and operations of the department. Our current Chief of Police is Shane Mikkelson. Besides the regular patrol functions of the department, we are also active in several programs which help to improve public safety, encourage stronger relationships between the police and the community, and to deter crime.

Good Morning Osseo! Back to school means yellow buses, extra morning traffic and busier neighborhood streets. When you’r...
08/29/2026

Good Morning Osseo!

Back to school means yellow buses, extra morning traffic and busier neighborhood streets. When you’re racing against the clock to drop off the kids and make it to your morning meeting, it’s easy to let speed sneak up on you. Remember, a little preparation goes a long way toward keeping everyone safe.

Did You Know? (Fun Fact Time!)
• The "5 mph" myth: On an average 10-mile city commute, speeding 5 to 10 mph over the limit only saves you about 60 to 90 seconds. That extra minute isn’t worth a ticket or possible crash.
• School bus safety zone: Flashing yellow lights mean the bus is preparing to stop; flashing red lights mean stop immediately. Motorists must stop at least 20 feet from a school bus that is displaying flashing red lights, regardless of whether the stop arm has been extended, when approaching from the rear and from the opposite direction on undivided roads. In Minnesota, passing a bus with flashing red lights carries a minimum $500 fine!

Outsmart the Rush: Pre-Trip Hacks for a Stress-Free Morning
• Prep night before: Outfit picks, lunch packing and backpack hunts are best handled before bed, not at 7:15 a.m.
• Know your route: Construction and adjusted school zones can pop up overnight – check your GPS before turning the key.
• Pad your schedule: Leaving 5 to 10 minutes earlier eliminates the panic when getting slowed down by unexpected red lights or traffic.

Planning ahead allows drivers to slow down, put distractions away – and stay focused on the road. Together, we can drive Minnesota toward zero deaths.

Good morning Osseo! Two kittens were found in the library at city hall this morning. We are hoping someone in town recog...
08/04/2026

Good morning Osseo!

Two kittens were found in the library at city hall this morning. We are hoping someone in town recognizes these two so we can get them home.

If you have any information about them please call 911 and speak with an officer.

08/01/2026

July 2026 Incidents

This is not a complete list of incidents or active cases for the Osseo Police Department.

132 Traffic stops
Approximately 50 citations
52 Medicals
6 Welfare checks
14 Parking complaints
3 Domestics
1 Trespassing complaints
11 Police alarms
1 Thefts
5 Suspicious acts

Arrests

On 7/8 your officer was conducting routine patrol of Osseo when they observed a vehicle driving down Central with no front license plate. Our officer knew that the vehicle was also associated with a party in town who had an active arrest warrant for 2nd degree DWI. Our officer conducted a traffic stop of the vehicle and found the wanted party inside. The party was arrested on their warrant and booked into the Hennepin County Jail.

On 7/21 your officer received a suspicious act call on a male in town. The officer was currently conducting a vehicle unlock for a community member when they observed the party in question. The officer finished the unlock and was able to locate the party on the corner of Co 81 and Central, laying down in the bushes. Your officer made contact with the party and was able to get their name. While running a check on the party, the officer located a KOPS (Keep Our Police Safe) alert for the male. He was wanted out of Crystal for a recent 3rd degree burglary. The party was then placed under arrest. A Crystal Officer came and took custody of the male.

On 7/24 your officers were notified that a party with a KOPS alert from Maple Grove was believed to be at an address in Osseo. The KOPS alert was for domestic assault, damage to property, and interfering with a 911 call. Officers were able to locate the party involved and placed them under arrest. Maple Grove officers arrived to take custody of the individual.

07/16/2026

🚨OFFICIAL UPDATE: Looks like Mother Nature called a timeout. 🚨

‘Cone with a Cop’ is postponed due to poor air quality, we will announce a new date soon. Thanks for your understanding!

🚨🚨OFFICIAL UPDATE: Looks like Mother Nature called a timeout. ‘Cone with a Cop’ is postponed due to poor air quality, w...
07/16/2026

🚨🚨OFFICIAL UPDATE: Looks like Mother Nature called a timeout.

‘Cone with a Cop’ is postponed due to poor air quality, we will announce a new date soon. Thanks for your understanding!

07/09/2026

Good morning Osseo!

You will see Osseo squads today at the city owned properties doing in in service training for Osseo officers. Thank you

06/09/2026

Good morning Osseo. This morning you may have noticed a large police presence in the area of 3rd Ave NE. Hennepin County Sheriffs Office along with other assisting task forces executed a warrant this morning. Everyone is safe, there is no risk to the public.

06/05/2026

May 2026 Incidents
This is not a complete list of incidents or active cases for the Osseo Police Department.

182 Traffic stops
Approximately 70 citations
56 Medical calls
11 Welfare checks
21 Parking complaints
6 Domestics
3 Trespassing complaints
6 Police alarms
3 Thefts
3 Suspicious acts

Arrests

On 5/1 your officer observed a vehicle at approximately 130 am driving on Co 81 with no headlights. The officer got behind the vehicle and watched it cross the center and fog lines. After initiating the traffic stop, the officer observed multiple signs of impairment while talking with the driver. The officer conducted SFSTs with the driver and ultimately placed the driver under arrest. The driver tested a .22 at the police department. The driver had a prior conviction and was booked into the Hennepin County Jail for 2nd degree DWI.
On 5/3 your officer was driving down 93rd Ave when a vehicle passed them with their high beam lights on. The officer looked in their mirror and observed sparks coming from the vehicle. The officer got behind the vehicle and was able to see that there was no tire on one of the rear rims. The officer observed multiple signs of impairment while talking with the driver. The officer looked at the rear rim missing the tire and saw that the rim had been ground flat and that the front tire was blown. The officers conducted SFSTs on the driver and placed them under arrest. The driver tested at a .21. The driver was booked into the Hennepin county jail for 3rd degree Dwi, carrying a fi***rm without a license, carrying a fi***rm while impaired, and open bottle.
On 5/6 your officers were notified that there was a fight on Central Ave outside of city hall. Officers arrived on scene and broke up the fight between two adult males. One of the males was arrested and booked into the Hennepin County Jail on charges of Assault and Disorderly Conduct.
On 5/16 your officer was conducting routine patrol and found a vehicle they knew the owner to be associated with recent drug cases. The officer checked and found that the party had a felony warrant for their arrest for 5th degree controlled substance. Your officers went up to their person’s apartment and found the individual. The party was arrested and booked into the Hennepin County Jail.
On 5/25 your officer was running radar speed enforcement on Co 81 when they observed a vehicle turn and drive Southbound in the Northbound lanes. The officer conducted a traffic stop. The officer observed several signs of impairment while talking with the driver. The officer conducted SFSTs with the driver. The driver was then placed under arrest for DWI. The driver tested at a .10 at the police department. The driver is being charged with 4th degree DWI, DWI of .08 or more, wrong way on the one way, and no proof of insurance.
On 5/26 your officer was dispatched a suspected DWI leaving a bar in town. The officer located the vehicle on Co 81 near 3rd St SE and observed some traffic violations. The officer conducted a traffic stop. The officer observed multiple signs of impairment while attempting to talk with the driver who was verbally confrontational. The driver refused to complete SFSTs. The driver was arrested for DWI. At the police department they gave a breath test of .23. The were booked into the Hennepin County Jail for 3rd degree DWI, failure to maintain a single lane, DWI of .08 or more, and stopping in a crosswalk.
On 5/30 your officer was on routine patrol when they observed a vehicle around 2am with only 1 headlight. The officer got behind that vehicle and observed it crossing the fog line on Co 81. The officer stopped the car and learned that the driver had a revoked drivers license. The officer observed multiple signs of impairment. The driver conducted SFSTs. The driver was arrested. At the police department they tested at .15. The driver is charged with 4th degree dwi, dwi .08 or more, driving after revocation, two headlights required, and failure to maintain a single lane.
On 5/30 your officers were called for a party down / unknown problem. Officers arrived on scene and one of the parties fled from officers. Officers were able to catch the party. Officers arrested the party for felony fleeing from police, multiple felony warrants, and possession of methamphetamine. The party was booked into the Hennepin County Jail.
On 5/31 your officer was on patrol when they observed a vehicle crossing both the center and fog lines on Co 81. The officer conducted a traffic stop. The officer observed multiple signs of impairment. The officer conducted SFSTs and placed the driver under arrest. The driver tested at a .13. The driver was charged with 3rd degree DWI.

Investigations Department current open cases:

7 Vulnerable Adult Maltreatment Cases
1 Child Protection case
9 Fraud/Forgery/Theft by Swindle Cases
4 Vulnerable Adult Financial Exploitation Cases
2 Harassment Cases
1 Auto Theft Case
2 Identity Theft Cases
1 Nonconsensual Dissemination of Private Sexual Images case
1 Burglary case
1 Domestic Abuse
1 Theft case

*Many cases take several months to thoroughly investigate

*During the month of May, the Investigations Department submitted 4 cases to the Osseo City Attorney (misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor) and 1 case to the Hennepin County Attorney's Office (felony) for charging consideration.

05/10/2026

Hello Osseo!

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Our friends over at the MN DPS have asked that we share some reminders for everyone as more motorcyclists are starting to hit the streets.

Motorists
• Watch for motorcycles. Due to the smaller size of motorcycles, their speed and distance is more difficult to judge.
• Always look twice before entering a roadway, turning left or changing lanes.
• Give riders room by maintaining a three-second (or more) following distance and double-check blind spots.
• Pay attention and drive at safe speeds, especially on corners and unfamiliar roads.

Riders
• Be prepared for inattentive drivers by staying focused on riding, keeping your speed in check and maintaining a three-second (or more) following distance.
• Wear the gear, preferably helmet to boots. Motorcyclists are highly encouraged to wear a DOT-approved helmet and brightly colored protective gear for visibility and protection.
• Get trained. Rider training helps new riders develop better skills and earn a license, while returning and experienced riders can sharpen their skills.
• Don’t drink or ride impaired, every year about one-third or more of all motorcycle fatalities involve impaired riders.
• Know how to navigate a curve. Here are tips to ride through curves safely:
o Slow down for the curve.
o Look through the curve.
o Press the handgrip in the direction you want to go.
o Gently roll on through the curve.

Lets have a fun and safe 2026 motorcycle season!

Address

415 Central Avenue
Osseo, MN
55369

Telephone

+17634245444

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