Courts and Crime
Brothers face felony drug sale charges
Two area men face felony charges after a confidential informant met with them and made deals for methamphetamine. Wayne Douglas Nystel, 56, and Robert Leon ...
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Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Deputies arrest final suspect from January standoff
A suspect in a Mankato carjacking and linked with a nine-hour standoff in Austin this January was arrested after evading law enforcement for more than ...
by Matt Peterson, Friday, February 7, 2014 6:23 pm
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
I.J. Holton school custodian accused of sexual assault
Several years after it began, a victim has accused an Austin man — who is a 12-year employee of Austin Public Schools — of repeated ...
by Matt Peterson, Friday, February 7, 2014 2:23 pm
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Driver gets probation for fleeing with suspect in trunk
A woman charged with a felony for aiding an offender who hid in her trunk while she drove away from police was sentenced Thursday in ...
by Matt Peterson, Friday, February 7, 2014 10:34 am
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Zonta: Third Annual Woman of Achievement ceremony set for March 4
A few of the women who continuously try to make Mower County better place will receive their recognition next month, and one will become Zonta ...
by Matt Peterson, Friday, February 7, 2014 10:22 am
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Robbers jump pedestrian, steal $83
A pedestrian lost $83 Tuesday night after he was reportedly assaulted and robbed by three to four people in Austin. According to the police report, ...
by Matt Peterson, Thursday, February 6, 2014 10:27 am
News
Near-record cold to continue; NWS issues wind chill advisory
Given the winter thus far, it should come as no surprise that every night through Monday could dip below 0. It’s the same story it ...
by Matt Peterson, Wednesday, February 5, 2014 10:57 am
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Report: Suspect allegedly had child pornography
After a collection of child pornography had been turned over to authorities more than a year ago, an Albert Lea man now faces seven felony ...
by Matt Peterson, Wednesday, February 5, 2014 10:45 am
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Stolen gun suspect faces multiple felonies
After drawing police officers’ attention at 3 a.m. on Wednesday, a 19-year-old allegedly arrested with stolen pistols faces four felony charges. Morgan Dwayne Pratt, of ...
by Matt Peterson, Sunday, February 2, 2014 7:01 am
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Austin’s last murder was one year ago
Police cruisers, tape and sheets blocked off the scene on Fourth Street Northwest one year ago while investigators looked into Austin’s first murder since 2007. Nearly ...
by Matt Peterson, Friday, January 31, 2014 10:20 am
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Sexual predator sentenced to 15 years’ probation, fined
An Austin man accused of sexually molesting a girl in Mower County from the time she was 7 to 12 years old received his sentence ...
by Matt Peterson, Friday, January 31, 2014 10:11 am
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Jury says Bellrichard is guilty of stalking
A jury has decided Loren Bellrichard is guilty of stalking a victim younger than 18 and violating a restraining order. The jury made its decision ...
by Matt Peterson, Thursday, January 30, 2014 11:08 am
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Mower County Deputy retires after 30 years
This time, Barry Reburn says it’s official. The veteran deputy retired on Wednesday. It was a move he had previously tried, but one that didn’t ...
by Matt Peterson, Thursday, January 30, 2014 10:51 am
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Jury says Bellrichard is guilty of stalking
Read a story about Lauren Bellrichard’s testimony during the first of the trail by clicking here. A jury has decided Loren Bellrichard is guilty of ...
by Matt Peterson, Wednesday, January 29, 2014 12:46 pm
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Bellrichard testifies in first of three trials
UPDATE: Loren Bellrichard was found guilty on three counts of felony stalking and a felony charge for violating a restraining order on Wednesday. Click here to ...