Police Officer Jesse Branch, Red Lake Nation Police Department, Tribal Police

Police Officer Jesse Branch

Red Lake Nation Police Department, Tribal Police

End of Watch Wednesday, November 27, 2024

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Jesse Branch

Police Officer Jesse Branch was killed in a vehicle crash while responding to a call for service around 5:00 am.

His patrol car collided with another vehicle on State Highway 1 east of Red Lake. Officer Branch and the occupant of the other vehicle were both killed in the crash.

Officer Branch had served with the Red Lake Nation Department of Public Safety for 17 years and was assigned to the Highway Safety Unit. He started his law enforcement career as a detention officer with the Red Lake Detention Center when he was 18 years old. He is survived by his mother, sister, two nephews, his girlfriend, and her daughters.

Bio

Age 35
Tour 17 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash
Location Minnesota

emergency response, vehicle crash

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Officer Branch,
On today, the 1st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice as a Law Enforcement Officer. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

November 28, 2025