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Parents of Highway 61 pursuit suspect speak out, call for better mental health services

May 22, 2023 08:32AM ● By Content Editor
Photo: Northern News Now

By Cara Kopp - Northern News Now - May 22, 2023

Fred Sievert now faces several felony charges following Thursday’s police chase.

He was already well known to law enforcement prior to this incident due to mental health-related issues in the past, but that hasn’t always been the case.

Last week, Sievert's parents said they called the cops on Fred at least three times while searching for a treatment facility to place him in. The following Thursday, Fred allegedly got physical with his father.


To read the full story, visit the Northern News Now site here. 

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