pweyhe@northfieldnews.com, Northfield boys hockey reaches section championship, Northfield man charged with sexually assaulting child, Northfield native Steve Grove takes over as publisher of Star Tribune newspaper, Northfield's All Saints Episcopal Church welcomes new priest, Package thief picked wrong doorstep, charges say. Steves Law, which grants immunity for 911 callers in overdose cases, ensures that cooperating with law enforcement will not result in prosecution. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. Tarka allegedly told authorities Chlan sold him the pills and Chlan told him he got the pills on the darknet. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. Choose wisely! Charges: Man overdosed while driving on interstate By SAM WILMES swilmes@northfieldnews.com May 18, 2020 Updated Jul 26, 2020 A Prior Lake man who allegedly overdosed last week while driving on. At approximately 2:00 p.m., July 3rd, Northfield Officers responded to a report of an unresponsive female at a residence in the 500 block of Wilson Court. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. Right now, we dont know.. There was a problem saving your notification. Chalin Riley Marcum, 21, was charged with third-degree murder Thursday in Rice County District Court. In a final call he reportedly told Schirmer he can have the white baggie and asks him not to save the others. It appears its going to be some type of overdose situation, he said. A young Faribault man is now charged with murder in the July overdose death of a Northfield teenager. Minnesota Building Code City Property Maintenance Code City Rental Housing Ordinances Reports Listed is the updated published report on building permit activity in Northfield: FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul NORTHFIELD, Minn. (KMSP) - A Northfield man is in custody, arrested on charges connected to a string of serious overdoses last weekend. In June, Northfield Police Department Specialist Laura Kraskey reported that. Some forms can be absorbed through the skin or accidentally inhaled. They allegedly found oxycodone pills and powdered fentanyl. Teacher shortage: What is it and why is it happening? Photo courtesy Northfield Police Department. Two days later, Schirmer was found dead from an overdose. He reportedly admitted they got drugs together but said Schirmer paid for them. All three victims took counterfeit oxycodone pills. A few hours later, the two dropped off the heroin to Wetzels car in exchange for $120, the complaint says. Call at 507-931-8567. ON THE AIR 24/7, Web Development Services by LineLogic Digital Agency. (a) A person who is not a health care professional may possess or administer an [anti-overdose drug] that is prescribed, dispensed, or distributed by a licensed health care professional pursuant to subdivision 3. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Marshalls office was contacted as the fire is suspicious. After listening to the jail calls, the agent believed the defendant was involved in the victims overdose, the charging complaint states. First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. All Rice County and Le Sueur County participating public safety partners in the CRDVOTF are aware of thispublic health concern and have access to naloxone in the event of an exposure. The Northfield Police Department is warning of a potentially dangerous drug believed to be responsible for three non-fatal overdoses in Northfield Friday and Sunday. The multi-agency cooperative includes Blue Earth, Nicollet, Watonwan and Martin counties. Northfield Police Chief Monte Nelson said this is a public health concern more than anything.. The concern led Nelson's department to ask the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehensions Forensic Science Lab to analyze the pills, even though no criminal case had been started. Deputy Police of Chief Chuck Walerius says Scott Thompson was found about 6 p.m. Monday in the basement of the home he was staying at on the 1700 block of Harrison Court. Carfentanil is a synthetic opioid which is approximately 10,000 times more potent than morphine and 100times more potent than fentanyl. Email at editor@stpeterherald.com. Northfield_Final Draft_10_10 Climate Action Plan, Northfield Sustainble Energy for All Energy Subcommittee Report_May 2019, Greenhouse gas assessment for City operations 15 to 17. It is mostly in Rice County, with a small portion in Dakota County. Theyve sent pill samples to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, where the substances will be analyzed and identified. Invalid password or account does not exist. The presence of carfentanil in illicit U.S. drug markets is cause for concern, as the relative strength of this drug could lead to an increase in overdoses and overdose-related deaths, even among opioid-tolerant users. NORTHFIELD, Minn. - Police say three people overdosed on Oxycodone pills laced with Carfentanil, a synthetic opioid 5,000 times more powerful than morphine. Wetzels death has been one in a string of drug-related deaths in recent years. The Northfield School District Covid-19 numbers were updated yesterday. The Northfield Police Department is investigating a possible accidental drug overdose death. Eisenhuth told Neuville that he had no knowledge that heroin was purchased for Wetzel. She said she hopes Northfield can embrace him and help him in his recovery. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. News: press release, tips, community news, By KRISTINE GOODRICH Police suspect these pills have been manufactured to look like real Oxycodone 30 mg pills, but it is unknown what the pills actually contain. In calls recorded on July 4, Marcum reportedly asked the relative and roommate questions about the investigation and the friend said he got everything out before investigators arrived. Smith pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter in March 2010. Neuville said Northfield hasnt come to terms with its drug issues, particularly with heroin. Authorities suspected a drug overdose after finding a baggie. Eisenhuths attorney, David Hvistendahl, said Eisenhuth has been drug-free since August 2008 and has passed 40 drug tests. She is in charge of the Scott Thompson Memorial, named for a Northfield man who died of a heroin overdose last year. The girl reportedly told agents the fentanyl was from Schirmers apartment. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. Mr. Instead, the pills were laced with cocaine and carfentanil a potentially deadly synthetic opioid used as an animal tranquilizer. His current city of residence is listed as Faribault. TheMinnesotaRiverValleyDrugTaskForce obtained a search warrant and on Thursday searched Chlan's room at the College Town at Mankato student housing complex. Producers of illicit drugs commonly copy the color, shape and identifying imprints of prescription drugs, and these fake pills often contain extremely strong and dangerous opioid compounds such as fentanyl or carfentanil both more deadly than commercial opioids. In Minnesota in 2021, there were 1,296 drug overdose deaths- a 27.68 percent increase from 2020, in . Thats preliminary at this time.". Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Delivered Tuesday through Saturday mornings. Northfield Police is investigating the death of a 42-year-old man who is believed to have died of a drug overdose. went to Bauer's place of employment on April 8Thompson died April 4and before officers explained why they were there Bauer asked if their visit was "about Scott," according to a criminal complaint filed in Rice County District Court. Carfentantil has also been linked to other recent overdose cases across the state. The official cause of death is pending toxicology reports. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Police and medical professionals believe these pills may contain a potentially lethal substance. Jeff Wersal. In fact, the DEA said, fentanyl killed more Americans than guns and traffic crashes combined. The Northfield City Council is to be commended for being one of 16 Minnesota cities to pass a resolution declaring a climate emergency last month. (Photo courtesy Northfield Police Department). Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. According to a report by the Star Tribune yesterday, the high-water mark was the week ending October 2 . 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Nelson said his department has partnered with the Steve Rummler Foundation, to encourage those who witness an overdoseto not run, call 911. Under Steves Law, passed in 2015, those who cooperate with law enforcement following an overdose will not face prosecution. She said Eisenhuth, like any drug addict, is a victim, too. One of the victims had to receive four doses of naloxone, also known by the brand name Narcan, before they could be revived. Two overdoses occurred in Northfield on Feb. 23 and another on Feb. 25. Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly having daily couples therapy via Zoom, Shakira breaks silence on Gerard Piqu split: I have to be stronger than a lioness for our kids, Brendan Frasers near-death experience: I was nearly hanged!, La Brea: How Will Season 3 Begin After That Wild Season 2 Finale? This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. Winds NNW at 10 to 20 mph. Call to schedule your appointment: 507-646-8019 Para programar su cita en espaol, llame al 507-646-1069. Michael Lee Smith, 27, was sentenced last year for his involvement in Wetzels death and spent 270 days in jail. The defendant wanted the (relative or Schirmer) to use his vehicle and bring $80 to put on his jail account. kristine.goodrich@apgsomn.com, Northfield boys hockey reaches section championship, Northfield man charged with sexually assaulting child, Northfield native Steve Grove takes over as publisher of Star Tribune newspaper, Northfield's All Saints Episcopal Church welcomes new priest, Package thief picked wrong doorstep, charges say. Joshua Edward Tarka, 22, of Northfield, allegedly admitted to selling the counterfeit pills to the people who overdosed. Low 12F. Nine people in the Northfield area have died as a result of drug overdoses since 2006. News: press release, tips, community news, By PHILIP WEYHE Sign in. While a person may believe they are receiving a prescription oxycodone pill, they often receive an illegally produced replica containing an unknown amount of fentanyl. Marcum is suspected of supplying the fentanyl powder that killed Josiah Richard Schirmer, 19, the charges allege. I want you to save that one person or more, Neuville said. (b) A person who is not a health care professional who acts in good faith in administering an [anti-overdose drug] to another person whom the person believes in good faith to be suffering a drug overdose is immune from criminal prosecution for the act and is not liable for any civil damages for acts or omissions resulting from the act. We dont know how widespread it is, Nelson said. Local and state law enforcement, as well as the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), are all concerned this substance has hit Minnesota. "I'll tell you straight up," Bauer told police, and said he provided Thompson with heroin on April 2, according to the charges. Those dealing illegal drugs in our community are dealing death to our children, siblings, and friends. Marcum was in jail on a restraining order violation, and, in recorded calls, authorities believe he asked Schirmer and a relative to retrieve drugs from his vehicle, according to a court complaint. He asked why Schirmer wasnt answering his calls and said I hope he didnt die.. He remains in Rice County Jail pending $150,000 unconditional bail or $50,000 conditional bail. Your future wont be easy but youre alive. Office Hours: 7 a.m.-5 p.m . Authorities suspected a drug overdose after finding a baggie with a corner ripped off and a rolled $2 bill. Consider this a second opportunity at life.. Corey Butler Jr. , Patch Staff Posted Thu, Nov 3, 2011 at 5:16 pm CT | Updated Thu, Nov 3, 2011 at 6:27 pm CT Eisenhuth told Neuville he hopes he can help save at least one life by talking about his struggles. Both he and Eisenhuth must pay more than $13,000 in restitution. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. Andrew Bernard Eisenhuth, 28, also received 10 years' probation. Man charged with murder in Northfield fentanyl overdose, News, press releases, tips, community news. Text is . City Property Maintenance Code, and the City Rental Housing Ordinances are also enforced. Law enforcement agencies in Bemidji, Beltrami County, Red Lake Nation, White Earth Nation, and the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe have issued a public appeal as it deals with a worsening overdose crisis. It's alleged that Bauer, 21 of Randolph, sold Thompson the heroin that killed him. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. The drug, purchased illegally as Oxy, is a small, round, blue pill with K 9 stamped into it. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. 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They join over 2,000 jurisdictions internationally to have done so since 2016. . While everyone agreed something needs to be done, one citizen commented on what it costs the individual who is on a fixed income for the changes recommended. Along with drug users, carfentanil and other fentanyl analogues also present a serious risk to public safety, first responders, medical, treatment, and laboratory personnel. Janie Machacek organizes several fundraisers in Northfield. She told agents Marcum sells drugs to her, and she has overdosed three times. RICE COUNTY, MN The Cannon River Drug and Violent Offender Task Force recently seized $75,000 worth of illegal Fentanyl, resulting in two Rice County residents being charged, according to a. The court charging complaint lays out the following case against Marcum: A friend found Schirmer dead in their Northfield apartment on July 3. Officials say initial investigative findings pointed to a possible drug overdose. Mankato woman's court case halted after incompetency finding. A Northfield man will spend 210 days in Rice County Jail for his role in the 2008 heroin overdose death of Jillian Marie Wetzel. Welcome to Northfield Along the banks of the Cannon River lies charming Northfield, Minnesota. Its time for Northfield to say, We have a problem, Neuville said. The results confirmed the suspicion of the department that the pills contained carfentanil. City, Township, County and School District notices. Police officers made entry to locate the fire, evacuate animals and give the fire department a size-up. NORTH MANKATO A Mankato man is charged with murder in the overdose death of a North Mankato man last fall. Investigators with the Minnesota River Valley Drug Task Force took a Mankato man, 20 year-old Joshua Chlan, into custody on Thursday. Smith is required to speak publicly 10 times. He reports to jail in two weeks and has been credited with serving one day. NORTHFIELD, Minn. (KMSP) - A Northfield man is in custody, arrested on charges connected to a string of serious overdoses last weekend. Oxy is a common nickname for opioid-based pain medications Oxycontin, Oxycodone or Percocet. Northfield Police are warning of a blue pill, stamped K 9. Field tests at the scene were positive for heroin and drug paraphernalia were found, Walerius said. Autopsy results later confirmed Schirmer died from a fentanyl overdose. A coroner said it appeared he had been dead for a few days. Considerable cloudiness. Some of the things Northfield Area Fire and Rescue Service Chief Tom Nelson has spoken about as he settles into A pair of bills moving through the state House of Representatives and the Senate right now would help police officers St. Olaf College announced on Tuesday that Dr. Susan Rundell Singer will become the 12th President of the school upon visit the Rice County website, and click on the employment page. Eisenhuth has a chance to change his life, Gallivan said. If you or someone you know may be in possession of similar drugs: Do not consume the drugs or allow someone else to consume them. Cloudy skies. Northfield Police is investigating a suspected heroin overdose that took place Tuesday afternoon. Thompsons body was sent to the Dakota County medical examiner for an autopsy. The Northfield Police Department is warning of a potentially dangerous drug believed to be responsible for three non-fatal overdoses in Northfield Friday and Sunday. Marcum reportedly claimed Schirmer bought the drugs that killed him. Thompson left. When arrested in Faribault Thursday, officers reportedly found a small package of methamphetamine in one of Tuomala's pockets. Northfield - Robert D. Gill, age 91, of Northfield, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Northfield Hospital-Long Term Care. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. Pills that were involved in overdoses in Northfield were made to look like oxycodone but were found to contain carfentanil. On Feb. 14, the Faribault Police Department responded to a. The task force found pills they suspect to be laced with carfentanil inside the home, but test results would have to confirm those suspicions. Northfield, MN 55057-2079 Phone: 507-645-5695 Fax: 507-645-9768. All three of these potentially could have been overdose deaths, except of the great work of Northfield Hospital, EMS providers and our officers when they responded, said Monte Nelson, Chief of the Northfield Police Department. Weve been very lucky with these three incidents, Nelson said. In Rice County District Court on Thursday, Eisenhuth told the courtroom that he was sorry and offered condolences to the Wetzel family. Faribault Police Chief Andy Bohlen commented, Deadly carfentanil in Minnesota is extremely concerning forpublic safety and we urge citizens to contact law enforcement if someone has come in contact with this substance. The investigation is ongoing, according to a news release. 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We won't share it with anyone else. Northfield Police Chief Mark Elliott said in a statement: We have all seen the rise of fentanyl in our illegal drug supply throughout the region, and we know that those using these drugs are risking their life every time they use. Judge Karie M. Anderson set Tuomala's bail at $25,000 with conditions. They allegedly found 46 blue pills marked as oxycodone similar to the pills involved in the overdoses. Stay on scene, give CPR if necessary, because if someone doesn't call us, that's when we have those tragedies where someone loses their life, he said. Northfield is a city in Dakota and Rice counties in the State of Minnesota. According to a criminal complaint, Tarka admitted he knows the pills stamped with K9 on them are the deadly pills.". Andrew Bernard Eisenhuth, 28, also received 10 years' probation for purchasing the heroin and delivering it to Wetzel in August 2008. Create a password that only you will remember. Two months after Wetzels death, Smith approached Northfield Police and told officers that he and Eisenhuth had driven to North Minneapolis to purchase heroin and brought some back for Wetzel, according to a criminal complaint filed with the court. EMS administered multiple doses of the anti-overdose drug to both victims, transported them to the Northfield Hospital, and they recovered. Based on history and experience of how drugs are distributed and used, if a few people have it, theyre likely not the only people in town. If any pills contain carfentanil, Wersal said it would be the first time the drug has been found by his task force. You have permission to edit this article. As part of his conditions of probation, Eisenhuth must spend 240 hours doing community service, pay a $2,000 fine and speak publicly to schools or youth groups once a year about his addiction and experience in the court system. 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