Osseo Police Department

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 firearm without a license, carrying a firearm 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!

05/08/2026

Good afternoon Osseo!!

As you may have heard, Minnesota law regarding school bus stops has recently changed. Previously, if a school bus’s stop arm was not fully extended, a driver could pass the bus without technically violating the law. That loophole has been closed.

Under the new law:
• Drivers must stop at least 20 feet away from a school bus when the bus’s red lights are flashing.
• Drivers must remain stopped until the red lights are no longer flashing.
• The stop arm does not need to be fully extended for a violation to occur.

05/04/2026

April 2026 Incidents

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

197 Traffic stops
Approximately 47 citations
40 Medical calls
Including 3 calls for CPR
3 accidents
5 domestics
6 Police alarms

Arrests

On 4/1 your officers were called for a physical domestic in progress. Officers responded to the scene and spoke with all parties present. It was determined that a crime had been committed. An adult female was arrested for domestic assault and booked into the Hennepin County Jail.

On 4/4 your officer was on routine patrol around 2am when they found a vehicle stopped in the middle of an intersection. The officer turned around and came back to the area and the vehicle had not moved. The officer got behind the vehicle, waited a second to see if it would leave, when it didn’t move they activated their emergency lights and walked up to the car. The officer observed the female driver apparently sleeping in the drivers seat. When the officer shined his flashlight into the window the driver woke up and appeared to be confused. Speaking with the driver, the officer observed slurred speech and the odor of consumed alcoholic beverages. The officer had them step out of the car and conducted SFST’s. Multiple signs of impairment were observed and the driver was placed under arrest. At the police department the driver refused to take an evidentiary breath test. The driver was booked into the Hennepin County jail for Felony 1st degree DWI (The DWI is aggravated with each prior conviction within 10 years) and GM 2nd degree DWI test refusal. Vehicle was impounded.

On 4/12 your officer observed a vehicle driving where the officer believed the driver to have a drivers status of Canceled IPS. The officer got behind the vehicle and ran a check on the license plate and confirmed that the registered owner, who was the driver, was canceled ips. The officer conducted and traffic stop on the car. The driver admitted to knowing they were not supposed to be driving, that they were supposed to have an ignition interlock and did not. The driver was arrested for driving while canceled ips and driving without ignition interlock, both GM offenses. During a search incident to arrest, the officer located an open THC v**e in the drivers front pocket. The driver was also charged with being in possession of an open THC container while driving, M. The driver was booked into the Hennepin county jail. Vehicle was impounded.

On 4/19 your officer was conducting stop sign enforcement when they received a flock hit for a stolen license plate. The officers located the vehicle and confirmed the license plates were stolen and conducted a traffic stop. The officers removed the stolen license plates and the license plates for that car were under them. The vehicle was registered to the driver. The driver was arrested for driving without the required ignition interlock, GM, and booked into the Hennepin County Jail. The jail called your officer later and informed them they had located a baggie of suspected narcotics in a sensitive area after their intake process had been completed. An officer went down to the jail and picked up the baggie. A preliminary NIK test was positive for methamphetamine. Additional charges for the narcotics have been filled.

On 4/28 your officer was dispatched for an accident with unknown injuries on near Broadway and 4th Ave NE, notes stated the vehicle had struck a tree. An update had come out that the vehicle had then left the scene. Officers were looking for the vehicle when a Maple Grove Officer let us know they located the vehicle at Holiday on 93rd and Zachary. Officers responded to Holiday and observed multiple signs of impairment upon talking with the driver. The officer conducted SFSTs on the diver and placed them under arrest. The driver was booked into the Hennepin County Jail for Felony 1st degree DWI. The vehicle was impounded and is being held for forfeiture.

Investigations Department current open cases:

3 Vulnerable Adult Maltreatment Cases
8 Fraud/Forgery/Theft by Swindle Cases
2 Vulnerable Adult Financial Exploitation Cases
2 Harassment Cases
1 Auto Theft Case
2 Identity Theft Cases
1 Nonconsensual Dissemination of Private Sexual Images case

04/21/2026

Happy Spring Osseo!!
As the warm weather begins, so does the increase in road work zones. In 2023, 900 people died in work zone crashes. Please do your part to prevent work zone accidents. Here are some helpful tips:
• Eyes up, phone down: Distracted drivers are the biggest threat; maintain constant 360-degree awareness and face traffic whenever possible.
• The "Exit Plan": Always have an escape route in mind and stay alert for screeching tires and horns.
• Be seen: Ensure your high-vis PPE is clean, in good condition and worn correctly.
• Park smart: Use work vehicles as a buffer between the crew and traffic and keep all activity and equipment within the designated work zone whenever possible.

​National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) is an annual spring campaign held at the start of construction season to encourage safe driving through highway work zones. The key message is for drivers to use extra caution in work zones.

04/20/2026

🚨 Police Training Notice 🚨

Please be advised that law enforcement will be conducting training exercises today at the following city-owned locations:

• Near Boerboom Park
• The former Osseo Press Building at 33 2nd Street NE

You may notice an increased presence of law enforcement personnel and vehicles in these areas. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this training. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Osseo Police Department. 👮👮‍♀️

04/07/2026

March 2026 Incidents

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

186 Traffic stops
Approximately 49 citations
47 Medical calls
Including 3 calls for CPR
25 parking complaints
6 accidents
3 suspicious act reports
4 domestics
5 Police alarms

Arrests

On 3/2 your officers were called for a physical domestic. Officers responded to the scene and conducted an investigation. Officers determined that a crime had been committed. An adult male was arrested and booked into the Hennepin County Jail for Felony Domestic Assault by Strangulation.

On 3/12 your officer was on routine patrol when they observed a vehicle run a red light, almost causing an accident. The officer attempted to catch up to the vehicle and observed it commit several more traffic violations. The vehicle turned into a busy residential area and the officer deemed it unsafe to continue trying to catch the vehicle. The officer was parked on scene talking to their partner when they saw the vehicle coming towards them. They were able to get the vehicle to stop. The officers observed signs of impairment while speaking with the driver. The driver was arrested and booked into the Hennepin County jail for Felony Fleeing a Peace Officer in a Motor Vehicle, Gross Misdemeanor DWI.

On 3/17 your officer received an alert back on a vehicle that the registered owner had a drivers status of canceled – IPS. You get this by getting several DWIs. The officer found the vehicle and observed it fail to signal a turn onto CO 81 from 3rd st SE. The officer stopped the car and found the driver to be the owner. The driver was arrested and booked into Hennepin County Jail for Gross Misdemeanor Driving after Cancelation – IPS.

On 3/25 your officers received a KOPS (Keep Our Police Safe) alert for an address here in town. The alert was for someone who violated their DANCO (Domestic Abuse No Contact Order) and was wanted for the violation. The officers went to the address in an attempt to find the individual wanted for the violation. Officers were able to make contact and arrested the individual. The party was booked into the Hennepin County Jail where they will be transferred to the Beltrami County Jail for the violation.

On 3/28 your officer was conducting traffic enforcement on 93rd Ave when they observed a vehicle going over the speed limit. Their squad radar confirmed the vehicle going 47mpg in the 35mph zone. The officer got behind the vehicle and observed that it also had expired registration. The officer learned that the driver had a driving status of canceled – IPS. The driver was arrested and booked into the Hennepin County Jail for Gross Misdemeanor Charges of Driving after Cancelation – IPS.