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Enhanced Sentence Sought in St. Marys Custody Escape Case
The notice says 43-year-old Jascon Jacoby Hollins caused “great bodily harm” in the course of committing the offense.
Rochester Woman Charged for Hwy. 52 Injury Crash
A pickup truck and Ford Bronco were involved in the collision at the intersection of Hwy. 52 and 90th Ave, which is about nine miles northwest of Chatfield.
Former Waseca Prison Guard Indicted on Sex Abuse Charges
The charges say the alleged misconduct occurred in June of this year.
45 Referred for Charges in Albert Lea School Vandalism
Damage and Damage and cleanup expenses exceed $24,000.
$100K Bail Set for Rochester Man Charged in Assault, Sex Assault
He faces 3 counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct.
Rochester Man Accused of Threatening to Kill Roofer
The alleged threats were made while the contractor was at the suspect’s home on Tuesday, according to the court document.
Chatfield Man Sentenced to Prison for Sexually Abusing Child
Court documents say the sexual abuse began with the victim was 8 years old.
Rochester Man Arrested for Reported Burglary & Theft Spree
Rochester Police Department Communications Coordinator Amanda Grayson says officers responded to the burglary around 4:30 Tuesday morning.
Rochester Man Accused of Attacking Woman with Baseball Bat
Rochester police responded to the report of the victim being assaulted with the bat on Saturday afternoon at an apartment complex in the city.
St. Paul Man Sent to Prison For Rochester Gun Bust
A Twin Cities man who was caught with a machine gun in Rochester is heading back to prison.