Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office Responds To Call For Help

The Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a reported assault after a caller hung up during a 911 call.

According to Sheriff Scott Goddard, on Thursday, the Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call from a woman asking for help. The caller hung up before any details could be obtained. Approximately two hours later, a woman had reported that she had been hit by a baseball bat and threatened with a gun by someone she knows at a residence in Barrows.

Sheriff Goddard reports that his Deputies are investigating the matter. Sheriff Goddard believes this was an incident between persons associated with each other.

A firearm has been located and seized, and Sheriff Goddard does not believe there is a concern for the safety of the public in this matter.