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Public Information Officer, Mattie Hjelseth at (218) 730-5434 or mhjelseth@duluthmn.gov
SUBJECT: Duluth Police Department Provides Update on Friday's Tragic Incident
BY: Mattie Hjelseth, Duluth Police Department Public Information Officer
NATURE OF INCIDENT: Arrest
CASE NO.: 24037834
INCIDENT DATE: 3/22/2024
INCIDENT TIME: 8 a.m.
INCIDENT LOCATION: 30 block of E 5th St
UPDATE:
Duluth Police Department Provides Update on Friday's Tragic Incident
Duluth Police release the name of the victim in Friday’s incident. 27-year-old Duluth resident Allisa Vollan. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Vollan family and those who knew Allisa.
The criminal complaint has been signed and 25-year-old Dale Howard will be charged with 2nd Degree Murder Without Intent While Committing a Felony and 2nd Degree Murder While Under Restraining Order for Protection.
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ORIGINAL:
Duluth Police Arrest Male for Pending Charges of Murder in the 2nd Degree and DANCO Violation Charges
25-year-old Duluth resident Dale Howard was arrested and lodged at the St. Louis County Jail for pending charges of Murder in the 2nd Degree and Violation of a Domestic Abuse No Contact Order (DANCO) after officers responded to the 30 block of E 5th St around 8 a.m., Friday, March 22 for a report of a dead body. Upon arrival, officers located a 27-year-old female who was deceased.
Initial investigation shows Howard and the female were known to each other. Howard had an active DANCO and he was previously arrested for Domestic Assault.
The female was transported to Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office for an autopsy and her name won’t be released until next of kin is notified. This remains an active and ongoing investigation.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the female’s friends and family as they are grieving the loss of their loved one.
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