Injury accident 5-14-2012

Published on Thursday, 17 May 2012 15:24

DCSO investigated a single vehicle accident that occurred in the 1500 block of Hwy 86 at 7:45PM on 5-14-2012.  Tyler Reiter (24) of Spirit Lake IA was driving a 2007 Harley Davidson Motorcycle northbound on Hwy 86.  The front fender of the motorcycle came loose, coming in contact with the front wheel.  The front wheel locked up and Reiter lost control of the motorcycle.  Reiter was ejected from the bike and landed on the pavement.  Reiter was transported by Ambulance to Lakes Regional Healthcare with non-incapacitating injuries.  $2000 damage was estimated to the motorcycle.

DCSO thanks the following for their assistance on scene:

Spirit Lake Police

Milford Police

Spirit Lake Ambulance

Spirit Lake First Responders

3 arrested on drug charges

Published on Wednesday, 02 May 2012 17:17

DCSO arrested three males on a traffic stop April 30, 2012 at 8:15PM. A vehicle driven by Casey Schmidt was stopped in the 2000 block of Hwy 86 near Wahpeton. A vehicle search turned up controlled substance. Three occupants of the vehicle were arrested and all were charged with possession of a control substance - marijuana and booked into the Dickinson County Jail.

Those arrested were:

• Casey Schmidt (28) of Milford IA
• Ben Chozen (27) of Milford IA
• Sam Chozen (24) of Milford IA

DCSO was assisted by the DCSO K-9 Unit.

All persons are innocent until proven guilty.

Personal injury motorcycle accident (corrected)

Published on Wednesday, 25 April 2012 10:58

DCSO investigated a single vehicle motorcycle accident that occurred at 8:38PM on April 25 24, 2012 in the 1100 block of 320 Ave, north of Superior Iowa.  Vernon D. Handevidt (23), of Trimont MN, was driving a 2007 Yamaha Motorcycle northbound on 320 Ave.  A deer ran into the roadway.  Handevedt attempted evasive action and lost control of the motorcycle.  Handevidt was ejected from the motorcycle, landed on the pavement and skid for several feet.  Handevidt was transported by Ambulance with incapacitating injuries to Lakes Regional Healthcare and then flown by helicopter to Avera Hospital in Sioux Falls SD.  There was an estimated $5000 damage to the motorcycle.

The accident remains under investigation.

DCSO thanks the following for their assistance on scene:

• Spirit Lake Ambulance
• Superior Fire & Rescue
• Iowa State Patrol

*Note: This article was corrected on 4/26/2012 to correct the date of the accident.