Weekly CO report

District 14 - East Metro area

CO Scott Arntzen (Forest Lake) reports time spent checking anglers, boaters and turkey hunters. He also assisted neighboring officers on a law enforcement detail and fielded calls regarding nuisance animals. Arntzen also answered questions about the upcoming border water fishing opener and issues with trespassing.

CO Matt Paavola (White Bear Lake) spent the week checking anglers from shore and boat, checking turkey hunters and fielding TIP calls. An ATV safety class was also attended and enforcement action was taken for fishing in a designated trout lake during closed season, no fishing license, and taking fish out of season.

CO Garrett Thomas (Eagan) monitored local turkey hunting activity and patrolled the Mississippi River and Minnesota River by boat. Thomas also presented a 30-Year Firearms Safety Instructor Award and spoke with local classes. A variety of TIP calls and investigations were handled.

CO Steve Chihak (Hastings) spent the week working sport fishing and ATV enforcement. Time was also spent responding to miscellaneous wildlife calls.

Metro Officer vacant.

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