The start of Day 2 in the two-day jury trial of a Blue Earth woman charged with perjury had to be delayed because the defendant was a no-show. According to court records, Allison Ann Mastin, 37, was arrested Thursday night reportedly for domestic assault and spent the night in Faribault County Jail. “She was booked […]
Continue ReadingA nationwide search for a missing Minnesota female teen ended after nearly seven months Thursday night in Faribault County. “She is now in protective custody in our county,” says Chief Deputy Scott Adams. “Her parents must be ecstatic, their missing daughter has been found.” Adams says the Sheriff’s Department was first notified on Tuesday that […]
Continue ReadingWho ever said that crime doesn’t pay. The Winnebago Police Department is reaping the benefits from the actions of some wrongdoers. Police Chief Eric Olson told City Council members at their last meeting he wants to buy three new computers for the department’s squad cars. And, he plans to use money collected from court fines […]
Continue ReadingA Faribault County judge says “rumor evidence” cannot be used in the jury trial of a Blue Earth woman charged with perjury. “All social media and texts are suppressed, including newspaper accounts,” says defense attorney Gary Gittus. “He reserved any ruling on whether the proper foundation can be laid for her daughter’s notes and texts.” […]
Continue ReadingInvestigation of a Faribault County jailer costing nearly $2,500 may have been completed sooner than previously reported. In a Tripleanews.com story published Sept. 28, Sheriff Mike Gormley was quoted as saying, “It’s not wrapped up yet, it takes time.” But, according to County Auditor/treasurer Darren Esser, an investigator hired to look into possible misconduct by […]
Continue ReadingWinnebago Police Department is hoping to solve at least one problem area of its budget this year. “I have been trying get an increase in overtime dollars every year since I have been here,” says Police Chief Eric Olson, who have been with the department for more than five years. City Council members have agreed […]
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