Longtime Waite Park Police Chief Dave Bentrud joined me on WJON for our "My Life" series. Dave experienced many challenges at a young age with the death of both of his parents before he graduated from high school.
The Ledge Amphitheater in Waite Park has a full schedule of events planned this summer with some of the shows already complete. Waite Park Police Chief Dave Bentrud joined me on WJON today.
January is Human Trafficking awareness month. Waite Park Police Chief and Stearns County Attorney Janelle Kendall joined me on WJON today. The two discussed their progress in identifying and prosecuting the traffickers, victims and buyers.
We are continuing to hear from the candidates running for Stearns County Sheriff. Today WJON news is talking with Waite Park Police Chief Dave Bentrud.
Several local law enforcement agencies are teaming up, with the help of a state grant, to fight sex trafficking. The newly formed "Central Minnesota Sex Trafficking Investigative Task Force" has been awarded a $313,000 grant to fund the partnership.
The first candidate has officially announced his intention to run for Stearns County Sheriff. Waite Park Police Chief Dave Bentrud says he will be campaigning for the job, which is up for election in November.
Stearns County Attorney Janelle Kendall and Waite Park Police Chief Dave Bentrud testified before a Minnesota House committee yesterday (Tuesday) to share stories of how they handle sex trafficking in central Minnesota.
Shoppers at the Crossroads Shopping Center may notice a few more police officers this week. Waite Park Police Chief Dave Bentrud says, even though there's no specific threat to the local mall, they do want to be proactive.
The movies will go on a the Marcus Parkwood Theatres in Waite Park, but security will be beefed-up. Waite Park Police Chief Dave Bentrud says he's been in contact today (Friday) with the owners of the theatre.