Sgt. Cody Siebert, a Minnesota police officer with the East Range Police Department, died Friday just hours after being diagnosed with a brain infection. The department announced the tragic news on Facebook, noting that Siebert's death came less than 24 hours after his diagnosis. The department described the loss as unexpected and devastating for the entire community.

Siebert, known for his happy-go-lucky personality, served in the region covering Hoyt Lakes and Aurora in St. Louis County. Before joining East Range, he spent seven years with the Babbitt Police Department, where he established the department's K9 program. The Babbitt Police Department had previously celebrated his contributions, noting his upcoming departure to East Range.

The sudden loss of Sgt. Siebert has deeply impacted the local law enforcement community. His colleagues remembered him as someone who could get along with anyone, with the department stating that if you couldn't get along with Siebert, it was your fault. The East Range Police Department expressed their love and grief, assuring that they would carry on his legacy.