From the Cook County Sheriff's Office - October 5, 2023 

The Cook County Sheriff’s Office has received several reports of a telephone scam going on. The caller states that he/she is a deputy with the Cook County Sheriff’s Office and is calling about a warrant.

The caller will then ask for money to be transferred so that the warrant can be taken care of.

Please know that the Sheriff’s Office WILL NEVER solicit funds over the phone! If you receive a call like this,

DO NOT transfer any money to the caller for any reason they may give. The caller will be very convincing, but as stated, the Sheriff’s Office will never conduct business that way. Either hang up or report the incident to Cook County Dispatch at 218-387-3030.

Thank you!

About Cook County, MN 

Cook County encompasses the sovereign nation of the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa; the City of Grand Marais; the Townships of Lutsen, Tofte and Schroeder; and unincorporated areas in the easternmost part of Minnesota’s North Shore. Cook County Government values transparency and strives to deliver superior services and programs in a fiscally responsible way. We value the dignity of all County residents and seek to create a community that provides opportunity for all. Many of our offices are in the Cook County Courthouse at 411 W 2nd St, Grand Marais 55604. Other departments and facilities, such as the Airport, Community Center, Highway and Sheriff are located nearby. Call 218-387-3000 or visit: https://co.cook.mn.us  

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Contact:  Sheriff Pat Eliasen, 218-387-3030 or [email protected]