AIM VCET Aitkin-Itasca-Mille Lacs Violent Crimes Enforcement Team

08/20/2026

Please see below image for recent VCET arrest.

05/05/2026

Thoughts and prayers to one of our partnering agencies.

Itasca County Sheriff’s Office Responds to Officer-Involved Shooting in Max, Minnesota

Max, MN — The Itasca County Sheriff’s Office was on a call earlier today in Max, Minnesota, that resulted in an officer-involved shooting.

During the incident, an Itasca County deputy sustained injuries and was transported for medical care. The extent of the deputy’s injuries is not being released at this time.

The suspect involved in the incident is in custody. There is no ongoing threat to the public.

Per standard protocol, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) has been requested and will be conducting the investigation into the incident. The Itasca County Sheriff’s Office is fully cooperating with the BCA.

Out of respect for the integrity of the investigation, no additional details are being released at this time.

We ask the community to keep our deputy, their family, and all those affected by this incident in their thoughts.

For media inquiries, please contact:Itasca County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff Joe Dasovich

04/29/2026

Large Methamphetamine seizure in Itasca County.