Press Release/Notice Library

Press Release and Community Notice Library

Officer Dan Fischenich Retires - April 27, 2006
After 29 years in law enforcement, 19 serving our community, Officer Dan Fischenich is retiring. We wish Dan well in all that is to come!

Second Citizens Police Academy Graduation - November 23, 2005
The second group of community participants recently graduated from the Orono Citizens Police Academy. Read about their experiences and consider attending next year.

Citizens Police Academy 2005 - June 15, 2005
The Orono Police Department will be hosting its second Citizens Police Academy in the fall of 2005. Eight weekly sessions of training and hands-on experience will give you a closer view of law enforcement and the officers serving your community.

Possible Attempted Abductions Wright County - March 5, 2005
There have been a number of reported possible attempted abductions in the Wright County area. While no specific incidents have been reported in our area, extra patrol is being provided as a precaution. Parents, teachers and children are reminded to practice good personal safety habits as always.

First Class Graduates from Orono Citizens Police Academy - November 8, 2004
On October 27 the Orono Police Department graduated its first class of Citizens Police Academy Participants. Learn more about the Academy and this group's experiences.

Beware of "Phishing" Scams to Obtain Personal Info Via the Internet - September 20, 2004
The term "phishing" refers to the act of sending an email to an Internet user falsely claiming to be a legitimate company (usually well known) in an attempt to scam the user into surrendering private information. And it's become a very common scam. Learn what to look for.

Neighborhood Alert - June 30, 2004
A Spring Park man was arrested June 28 for criminal sexual conduct with a 15 year old girl. Read the detailed press release and contact the Orono Police Deparmtent if you have further information on this case or related other incidents.

Neighborhood Alert - June 30, 2004
Area men were involved in causing over $100,000 in damage to property with a CO2 gas powered pellet gun and may have assaulted a local bicyclist. Read the press release and notify the Police Department if you have information relating to these activities.

Citizens Police Academy 2004 - June 9, 2004
The Orono Police Department will be hosting its first Citizens Police Academy in the fall of 2004. Eight weekly sessions of training and hands-on experience will give you a closer view of law enforcement and the officers serving your community.

Alcohol Compliance Training - May 5, 2004
Orono Police and Department of Public Safety offer training in alcohol compliance to owners and employees of local liquor-license establishments.

Ultra-realistic toy guns pose a real hazard - February 20, 2004
See if you can pick out the real gun from a counterfeit recently puchased at a local sporting goods store.

Spring Break Alert - February 10, 2004
Check out our School Liaison Officer's SPRING BREAK 101 FOR PARENTS--a "must read" for parents of high schoolers this spring.

Sgt. Dembouski -- Long Lake Person of the Year - November 24, 2003
Our own Jay Dembouski was recently awarded the Long Lake Chamber Person of the Year distinction at a banquet held at Woodhill Country Club.

Orono Area Neighborhood Alert - November 3, 2003
Read about suspicious activity related to a report of a car following a school bus recently, and the driver attempting to approach some children getting off of the bus.

Death Investigation - October 15, 2003
Sometimes there are no good answers. The Police Department joins the community in mourning the loss of a young man from Orono on October 8, 2003.

Contractor Swindler Prosecuted - September 26, 2003
The Orono Police Department has successfully prosecuted an unlicensed contractor in the Orono area after he swindled a local homeowner out of over $100,000. Read tips on how to avoid being swindled when hiring building contractors.

Traffic Safety Alert: - September 24, 2003
Effective Tuesday, September 30, a 4 way stop with overhead flashing lights will be implemented at the intersection of County Road 6 and Willow Drive.

Orono Area Neighborhood Alert - June 18, 2003
Read about a possible neighborhood scam to gain access to your house!