AIM VCET Year-To-Date Snapshot

AIM VCET Year-To-Date Snapshot

June 5, 2022 News 0

Release from Aitkin County Sheriff’s Office:

The Aitkin-Itasca-Mille Lacs Violent Crimes Enforcement Team (AIM VCET) was created in January of 2022 and received State of Minnesota grant funding to investigate, identify, and disrupt illegal drug activity within the jurisdictions of the AIM VCET members.

Law Enforcement Agencies throughout the 3 counties have signed a joint powers agreement allowing law enforcement officers from Aitkin County Sheriff’s Office, Aitkin Police Department, Itasca County Sheriff’s Office, Grand Rapids Police Department and the Mille Lacs County Sheriff’s Office to seek out and conduct criminal investigations on those who are involved with violent crimes.

Since the AIM VCET has been operational Agents assigned have successfully investigated numerous crimes resulting in the following arrests and seizures.

YTD Drug Arrests by Charge*

1st Degree2nd Degree3rd Degree4th Degree5th DegreeFederal ChargesTotal
Males Arrested6 3 4 13
Females Arrested 3 3 7
Total70607020
Warrants/Non-Drug Arrests      4

Narcotics Seizures and Purchases

For the period ending May 31, 2022, the AIM VCET seized and purchased:

1.     A combined total of 1,322.44 grams (2.92 pounds) of Methamphetamine, having a street value of $97,787

2.     A combined total of 1 gram of Heroin/Fentanyl, having a street value of $191

3.     A combined total of 269 prescription pills, having a street value of $1,248

4.     A combined total of 1,406 grams (3.10 pounds) of Marijuana, having a street value of $29,441

5.     A combined total of 1,342 grams (2.96 pounds) of Marijuana Concentrates, having a street value of $80,546

Children removed from endangerment: 7
Currency seized: $26,359 pending administrative forfeiture

The AIM VCET requests that if any citizens in the three county coverage area have concerns or information regarding ongoing criminal activity involving drugs or violent crimes to please contact their local dispatch centers or the AIM VCET office at 218-927-7449.