Aitkin County Sheriff’s Office receives gift

A group of people standing next to a vehicle. — Scott VanHatten, left, Dan Asmus, Michael Kearney, Laurie Westerlund, Bret Sample, Rocky Barden, Jill Bebo, Jim Bebo and Sheriff Dan Guida with Aitkin's new SHERP all-terrain vehicle.

By Dispatch staff report

January 02, 2025 at 5:57 AM

AITKIN — The Aitkin County Sheriff’s Office was recently gifted a donation of a SHERP all-terrain vehicle.

In a news release, the sheriff’s office announced Jim Bebo and his family donated the extremely versatile vehicle that can traverse some of the most challenging conditions Aitkin County has to offer.

The SHERP, as described on the website , is an all-terrain vehicle capable of navigating even the most inaccessible terrains.

“This donation will save lives,” said Aitkin County Sheriff Daniel Guida, in the news release. “The ability to get rescue teams to places within minutes, where our teams have normally taken hours or longer, will have a significant impact. Paired with our drones, the SHERP will provide the best-case scenario for dealing with lost people in the many remote areas of the county. Jim is a great example of someone that supports his community and I feel blessed that he chooses to spend time in Aitkin County.”

The Bebo family wanted to give back in a way that would have a huge impact.

“It makes me happy to know that this vehicle will be used to save lives,” Bebo said, in the news release. “Our sheriff’s office and the search and rescue group does great work, and providing them with this tool is my pleasure.”

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Aitkin County Sheriff’s Office receives gift

In a news release, the sheriff’s office announced Jim Bebo and his family donated a SHERP all-terrain vehicle.