**Updated Information: The driver of the Toyota Highlander has been changed from James Tripp to Judy Tripp.**

On July 26 at approximately 4:01 PM the Wright County Sheriffs Office along with Buffalo Fire and Allina ambulance responded to a 4 vehicle crash, with injuries, in front of 2362 County Road 35 West in Chatham Township.

Initial investigation indicates that a 2009 Toyota Highlander driven Judy Tripp, 64, of Waverly was northbound, stopped in traffic, waiting to make a left turn into the driveway at 2362 County Road 35 West. A 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe, being driven by Mark Braatz, 49, of Buffalo was directly behind the Toyota, slowing down, when it was struck in the rear by a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado which was also northbound. The Silverado was being driven by Wayne Gangl, 43, of Buffalo. The impact caused the Tahoe to collide with the rear of the Toyota, and overturn into the southbound lane. The Tahoe was then hit on the roof, by a 1997 Dodge Dakota which was southbound on County Road 35 West. The Dodge was being driven by Charles Janckila, 18, of Cokato.

Mark Braatz was pronounced dead at the scene. It did not appear that Braatz was wearing his seat belt.

Wayne Gangl and Charles Janckila were transported to Buffalo Hospital for injuries sustained in the crash. Trent Janckila, 18, of Cokato was a passenger in the Dodge Dakota. Trent Janckila was also transported to Buffalo Hospital for injuries. The incident remains under investigation by the Wright County Sheriff's Office.

On July 19, Michael Mark Malm, 48, of Buffalo was charged with felony theft.

On July 19, David Ray Balder, 28, of Monticello was charged with gross misdemeanor driving after cancellation, inimical to public safety.

On July 19, Joseph Ernest Marshall, 20, of Buffalo was charged with felony third degree assault.

On July 19, Robert Jones DuBois, 37, of Buffalo was charged with gross misdemeanor malicious punishment of a child.

On July 19, Sarah Ann Sonsteby, 43, of Monticello was charged with felony possession fifth degree controlled substance.

On July 19, Dean Alan Majkrzak, 39, of Elk River was charged with gross misdemeanor violation of a harassment restraining order.

On July 19, Jeanette Nicole Anderson, 27, of Otsego was charged with felony third degree assault.

On July 19, Scott Gerald Miller, 29, of Albertville was arrested in Sherburne county on an apprehension and detention order form Wright county.

On July 19, William Joseph Hopkins, 44, of Zimmerman was arrested in Monticello on the charge of drive after cancellation inimical to public safety.

On July 19, Kent Jon Musgjerd, 41, of Zimmerman was arrested in Kanabec county on a Wright county warrant for 2nd degree assault.

On July 20, Brittany Elizabeth Nebel, 21, of Sauk Rapids was arrested on a Wright county warrant for contempt of court.

On July 20, Cherish Adaile Monet Carpenter, 18, of Howard Lake was arrested in Howard Lake on the charge of 5th degree assault.

On July 20, Richard Leroy Evensen, 39, of Monticello was charged with felony forge prescription fifth degree controlled substance.

On July 21, Andrew Curtis Pollari, 20, of Braham was arrested in Buffalo on the charge of 5th degree controlled substance violation.

On July 21, Justin Jerome Fisher, 21, of Big Lake was arrested in Otsego for possession of stolen property.

On July 21, Cameron Leon Laudert, 18, of Monticello was arrested in Maple Lake on charges of trespassing, criminal damage to property and flee on foot.

On July 21, Alan Wayne Hagen, 41, of Buffalo was arrested in Buffalo on a Department of Corrections warrant for 2nd degree criminal sexual conduct.

On July 21, Chareunsack Phrachomphonh, 36, of Albertville was arrested in Albertville on the charge of drive after cancellation inimical to public safety.

On July 21, Ronald Thomas Weinand, 41, of Rogers was arrested in Buffalo on an apprehension and detention order from the MN Department of Corrections.

On July 21, Daniel Lee Quade, 44, of Farmington was arrested in Dakota county on a Wright county warrant for 5th degree assault.

On July 21, Michael Owen McEachern, 41, of Monticello was charged with misdemeanor fifth degree assault.

On July 22, Edward Alan Cook, 53, of Waterloo, IA, was charged with gross misdemeanor driving after cancellation.

On July 22, Eric James Schrom, 32, of Annandale, was charged with misdemeanor domestic assault.

On July 22, Patrick Neil Marth, 30, was arrested in Hennepin county on a Wright county warrant for contempt of court.

On July 23, Mark Isadore Michaelis, 28, of Monticello was arrested in Monticello on charges of 4th degree assault and obstruct legal process.

On July 23, Marty Francis Michaelis, 27, of Monticello was arrested in Monticello on charges of flee on foot, obstruct legal process, Carver county warrant for 1st degree DWI and an Anoka county warrant for theft.

On July 23, Ryan Jay Lehman, 32, of Otsego, was charged with misdemeanor fifth degree assault.

On July 23, Gray David Soltis, 19, of St Michael was arrested in St Michael on a Hennepin county warrant for use fictitious name and a Scott county warrant for theft.

On July 23, Randall John Brown, 27, of South Haven was arrested in Stearns county on a Wright county warrant for refuse to submit for chemical testing on a DWI.

On July 23, Jeremiah Allyn Loeb, 29, of Rockford was arrested in Buffalo on an Olmsted county warrant for domestic assault.

On July 23, Abdirahman Jama Sheik-Yusuf, 28, of St Paul was arrested in McLeod county on a Wright county warrant for issuance of worthless check.

On July 23, Laysha Jannell Stribling, 19, of Maple Lake was arrested in Buffalo for contempt of court.

On July 23, Phillip James Roberts, 33, of Buffalo was arrested in Buffalo for possession of methamphetamine.

On July 24, Ricky Nelson Lensegrav, 24, was arrested in South Haven for give false name to a police officer and a Wright county warrant for terroristic threats.

On July 24, Lance Lee Schilling, 26, of Waconia was arrested in McLeod county for flee police in a motor vehicle, terroristic threats and an order for protection violation.

On July 24, Mark Alexander Kuklok, 27, of Holdingford was arrested in Monticello on the charge of 2nd degree DWI.

On July 25, Dustin Forrest Trimble, 30, of Annandale was arrested in Southside township on charges of disorderly conduct and obstruct legal process.

On July 25, Aaron Arthur John Bethke, 28, of Albertville was arrested in St Michael on an apprehension and detention order from Wright county.

On July 25, Eric Lee Childs, 21, of Rockford was arrested in Rockford on a Wright county warrant for disorderly conduct.

On July 25, Krystil Marie Iverslie, 23, of St Cloud was arrested in Monticello for 1st degree DWI.

On July 25, Richard Gerald Temple, 45, of Sauk Rapids was arrested in Monticello on the charge of disorderly conduct.

There were 6 Property Damage Accidents, 2 Personal Injury Accidents, 2 Hit and Run Accidents and no Car Deer Accidents.

There were 7 arrests for DWI, 3 Underage Consumption arrests, no School Bus Stop Arm Violations, and 79 tickets for miscellaneous traffic violations issued this week.