North Branch Police Department

08/26/2026

Chief Meyer recently had the privilege of swearing in our newest officer, Justin Engen! Officer Engen has officially joined our department and is currently completing his field training.

Justin served six years in the Minnesota Army National Guard. While attending college, he also worked as a site supervisor for a security company in Minneapolis.

Outside of work, Justin enjoys spending time with his family, pets and cheering on the Minnesota Vikings! Sorry, Packers fans…not sorry!

Please join us in giving Officer Engen a warm welcome, and be sure to say hello when you see him out in the community!

08/25/2026

Update: Traffic is clear and roads are open.

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Expect delays at the intersection of 410th St and Forest Blvd due to an accident. Traffic is backing up, so please avoid the area and find an alternate route if you can.

08/24/2026

***Update-we were unable to locate male. If you see a male matching the below description, please call the Chisago County SO at 651-257-4100 and advise of location and direction of travel.***

We are in the area of Countryside Mobile Home park attempting to locate a male wanted for domestic assault and a felony warrant. He is a male born in 1987 and 5’06” 130 pounds. Fled residence believed to be wearing gray shirt and light colored pants.

He was last seen going southeast towards Glacier Ave and Pecan St. please call 911 if spotted

08/15/2026

COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION

At approximately 5:45 p.m., North Branch Police Officers received multiple anonymous reports that an individual with multiple active felony warrants involving crimes against persons had been seen in the area of Golden Oaks Trail and Golden Oaks Circle.

Law enforcement was familiar with the individual and responded to the area. Officers and deputies established a perimeter around a residence where the individual was believed to be located and coordinated their response to safely take him into custody.

After a period of time, the individual exited the residence and was taken into custody without incident. No injuries were reported, and there is no ongoing threat to the public related to this incident.

We want to thank the community members who contacted law enforcement and provided information regarding this individual’s whereabouts. Tips from residents, including those made anonymously, can play an important role in helping law enforcement safely locate wanted individuals and keep our community safe.

We also want to thank the assisting deputies for their response and teamwork during this incident.

08/08/2026

Update:
Most of the lanes are open, and traffic should not have any major delays.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Expect traffic delays and detours in the area of MN-95 and I-35 due to an active crash scene.

Westbound MN-95 is closed at Oakview Avenue and St. Croix Trail. The northbound lane accessing I-35 is also blocked.

Please avoid the area if possible and use an alternate route. We will provide an update when the roadway reopens.

07/30/2026

🚓 Have a Speeding Concern?

Our speed trailers are out and about in North Branch, helping remind drivers to slow down in areas where speeding has become a concern.

If there’s a street or neighborhood where you’ve noticed speeding, let us know! We have a limited number of speed trailers available and will do our best to place them where they’re needed most. Areas with higher numbers of speeding complaints will be given priority.

Thanks for helping us make North Branch’s roads safer for everyone!

07/23/2026

For those in the area south of Sunrise Elementary be aware of some loud noise tomorrow

Viking Gas will be conducting scheduled maintenance on July 24, 2026, mid-morning on Grand Avenue/376th (Granby). This maintenance could generate loud noise. Please don't be alarmed.

07/20/2026

Happy Monday! We’ve put together this official, highly scientific Emergency Vehicle Translation Guide! Next time you see lights and sirens on your street, check this first. It may just save you a walk to the mailbox and save us from answering questions while we’re trying to do our jobs. We promise to let you know what happened, once we have time. 🚓🚑🚒

07/16/2026

PSA: We have had 2 stolen vehicles since the 1st of the month and a few theft from vehicles throughout the city. Please be sure to bring your wallet, laptops, etc from your vehicles inside at night. Do not leave your keys in your vehicle or leave your vehicle running unattended in a parking lot. If you see something say something.

07/15/2026

Whether you’re a cyclist, pedestrian or driver, you share Minnesota roads and multi-use paths with all kinds of travelers. These shared spaces are meant to be a safe place for everyone, but an illegal e-moto puts regular commuters and families at risk.

Under Minnesota law, an electric device is not considered a legal e-bike if it doesn’t have working pedals, has a motor larger than 750 watts, or goes faster than 28 mph while pedaling or 20 mph when using just the throttle. Vehicles exceeding these limits are illegal on paths and require a driver’s license to operate on public roads.

Additionally, legal e-bikes have age restrictions. You must be 15 years of age or older to operate an e-bike in Minnesota. Know the rules and keep everyone safe.