Duluth Police Department

08/11/2026

Update:
On Tuesday, August 11, Duluth Police Investigators arrested 42-year-old Chicago, Illinois resident Michael Triplett for pending charges of three counts of Second Degree Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, Intentionally Discharge a Firearm Under Circumstances that Endanger the Safety of Another, Reckless Discharge a Firearm within a Municipality, and Prohibited Person from Possessing of a Firearm. This is in relation to the shooting that occurred on Saturday, August 8.

Original:
On Aug 8th, 2026, at 1:27 a.m., a Duluth Police Officer working in the downtown area heard the sounds of what they believed to be gunshots and responded to the area immediately. About the same time a report to 911 of a shooting occurred in the 100 block of W 1st St in Duluth. Several people were found in the area. Two people were found to have minor superficial injuries that were not life threatening. One declined medical attention and one was transported by ambulance to a local hospital. Further investigation showed that a suspect, had fled the area on foot after firing multiple rounds from a firearm into the sidewalk. No arrests have been made, and this remains an open and active investigation. Currently, a suspect description is not available. No further information is planned for release at this time. Anyone with information about this event is encouraged to contact the Duluth Police Violent Crimes Unit at 218-730-5050.

08/11/2026

Update:
During the investigation into the soap incident at the Fountain of the Wind (400 Canal Park Drive), a Duluth Police Officer on A crew identified and issued a citation to 20-year-old Hermantown resident Travis Sundberg for public nuisance. The Duluth Police Department reminds the public that tampering with city infrastructure poses a safety risk and results in unnecessary strain on city resources. This event cost about $3,000 to clean.
Three other people were involved in the incident, but we are unable to identify them at this time. If you have any information on this incident, you’re encouraged to call the Duluth Police Department at (218)-730-5684.

Original:
On 08/01/2026 shortly after 10pm, officers responded to a report of people putting soap in the Fountain of the Wind located at 400 Canal Park Drive. Squads blocked off the roadway and sidewalks. Squads also put up markings to alert the public to the hazard. The city plumber was called to shut off the fountain until it could be cleaned up. The Duluth Police Department is still following up on this incident, and it remains an active investigation.

08/11/2026

The Duluth Police Department had a 12-month grant-funded contract with Flock, and it will be ending soon. We notified Flock on Monday, August 3 that we will not renew the contract and the contract will end on Monday, September 7.

The Duluth Police Department will continue to utilize Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) applications. ALPR provides law enforcement with real-time insight into operations and has already proven beneficial in solving significant crimes in our community to include homicides and stolen vehicles.

08/11/2026

On Sunday, August 9, 33-year-old Cody Husemoller was arrested by the Hermantown Police Department for 1st Degree Sale of Fentanyl. Yesterday, Monday, August 10, the Lake Superior Violent Offenders Task Force executed a search warrant at his residence in the 300 block of North 61st Avenue West. During the ex*****on of the search warrant, investigators seized 1,282 grams of co***ne, 40.3 grams of fentanyl, 355 grams of psilocybin mushrooms, 70 doses of L*D, $4,585 in proceeds of drug sales, a hydraulic drug press, and other evidence related to drug sales. Husemoller has an extensive history of drug convictions which include 1st Degree Sale of He**in in 2019, 5th Degree Possession in 2019, 5th Degree Possession in 2018, 5th Degree Possession in 2016, and 1st Degree Sale of He**in in 2014. Charges from this incident are forthcoming.

08/10/2026

Operation K-9 is this Thursday, August 13 at 4:30 p.m. at the old UWS track next to Wessman Arena (2701 Catlin Avenue in Superior). Hope to see you there!

08/08/2026

On Aug 8th, 2026 at 1:27 a.m., a Duluth Police Officer working in the downtown area heard the sounds of what they believed to be gunshots and responded to the area immediately. About the same time a report to 911 of a shooting occurred in the 100 block of W 1st St in Duluth. Several people were found in the area. Two people were found to have minor superficial injuries that were not life threatening. One declined medical attention and one was transported by ambulance to a local hospital. Further investigation showed that a suspect, had fled the area on foot after firing multiple rounds from a firearm into the sidewalk. No arrests have been made, and this remains an open and active investigation. Currently, a suspect description is not available. No further information is planned for release at this time. Anyone with information about this event is encouraged to contact the Duluth Police Violent Crimes Unit at 218-730-5050.

08/07/2026

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08/06/2026

The Duluth Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying the individual in the photo below. This individual has been seen damaging parking signs around City Hall and West 1st Street on Wednesday, August 5, around 9:40 p.m. The damage estimates are approximately $800.

If you have any information, or if you know who this individual is, you’re encouraged to call 911 and reference ICR #26114290.

08/06/2026

On Wednesday, August 5, members of the Lake Superior Violent Offender Task Force (LSVOTF) and partner agencies executed a search warrant on West 11th Street and on 35-year-old Deandre Barnes. Barnes is on pre-trial release from a February 2026 arrest for First-Degree Sale of Fentanyl and has prior convictions for Home Invasion with a Firearm in 2009 and Armed Robbery in 2015.
While the LSVOTF executed the search warrant, Barnes attempted to flee but was quickly taken into custody. During the search, investigators seized approximately 39 grams of fentanyl, two digital scales, fentanyl packaging materials, and $1,738 in proceeds from drug sales. He was lodged at the St. Louis County Jail on pending charges of First-Degree Sale of Fentanyl.
Great work by the LSVOTF for arresting a repeat, violent offender who continues to try to sell substances in our community!

08/06/2026

108 years ago today, August 6, 1918, Officer John Callahan was at his downtown beat walking near the railroad yard when he located a robbery suspect. Officer Callahan pursued the suspect who then fired a sawed-off rifle at him. Officer Callahan was able to return fire and wound the suspect before he died from his injuries.

We will always remember Officer Callahan and his ultimate sacrifice. EOW: August 6, 1918