Another video has been sent to a state agency investigating how two Winnebago police officers handled an arrest following a May 6 traffic stop. This time, the footage shows three Faribault County deputies assisting the officers while trying to subdue the suspect while he is on the ground. Winnebago City Council has hired two investigators […]
Continue ReadingFor a Faribault County jailer, it’s not the first time they have been mentioned in an investigation. Chief Deputy Scott Adams tells Tripleanews.com the Sheriff’s Department sought an internal investigation following release of a report involving alleged misconduct by a Blue Earth police officer more than five years ago. Adams would not comment on the […]
Continue ReadingBlue Earth has finally received a bill for an investigation that cost more than $18,000 and the results will never be made public. At their meeting on April 1, City Administrator Tim Ibisch says the City Council will be reviewing an invoice submitted by Everett & VanderWiel on March 22. City officials hired the Twin […]
Continue ReadingOops! Don’t print that? Either Blue Earth officials provided information to one newsprint outlet and not another or a local newspaper has jumped the gun. According to an article in this week’s publication, police officer Chad Bonin was terminated effective Feb. 13 and details of monetary compensation to be paid by the city was also […]
Continue ReadingThe fate of a Blue Earth police officer on paid administrative leave since Dec.6 may soon be known. After weather canceled two hearings between the City Council, officer Chad Bonin and his labor union attorney, a meeting between the parties was held on Wednesday. “The City Council met to discuss a separation agreement,” says City […]
Continue ReadingAn investigation into alleged misconduct by a Blue Earth police officer has been completed. City Council members held a special meeting Monday afternoon in closed-session to discuss the lengthy and detailed report. And, when the meeting was re-opened to the public they took no action. “The council reviewed the report for approximately one hour,” says […]
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