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Rochester Man Charged for Kidnapping, Robbery & Assault
Rochester police first encountered the victim at the hospital. Law enforcement made an arrest in the case on Thursday.
Rochester Man Admits to Assaulting and Severely Injuring Amputee
The charges say the victim lost vision in one of his eyes as a result of the assault.
Olmsted County Sees Drop in DWI's, Fentanyl Seizures
Along with drug activity, the annual report also includes information about use-of-force incidents and DWI’s.
Woman Sentenced to Probation in Winona Child Torture Case
2 men were also charged in the case.
Threat Prompts Lockdown at Mayo Clinic Albert Lea Hospital
The charges say he was upset that his mother was being moved to the Mayo clinic Hospital in Austin.
Twin Cities Man Sentenced for Rochester Drug Trafficking Case
The Minneapolis man was accused of purchasing drugs in the Twin Cities then transporting them to Rochester to sell.
Rochester Public Utilities Issues Alert Over Scam Calls
The call appears to come from legitimate RPU phone number.
Fugitive Convicted of Manslaughter Captured in Albert Lea
the Albert Lea Police Department says he was riding in a vehicle that was being followed by agents with the Minnesota Department of Corrections.
Rochester Police Capture Wanted Subject After Search
A statement sharing limited details on the incident was released Wednesday night. The ordeal began around 5 p.m. in northwest Rochester.
Rochester Man With Dozens of Past Theft Offenses Faces New Charge
His criminal history of theft-related convictions dates back nearly 35 years.
Rochester Man Accused of 2 Fleeing Police Incidents Over 2 Days
One of the pursuits ended when he allegedly crashed into an Olmsted County Sheriff squad car.
‘Fraud Tourists’ Plead Guilty in Minnesota Fraud Case
As the housing assistance fraud deepens, the ripple effects touch not just budgets but the very trust citizens place in public services.
Rochester PD Busts Wanted Man With Drugs in Stolen Vehicle
The La Crosse Police Department tipped off Rochester police to the wanted man’s presence in Rochester.
Rochester Woman Accused of Sexually Assaulting Teen Boy
The victim reported the alleged sex assault to Rochester police in October.