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Rochester Man Sentenced in Restaurant Assault Case
A felony assault charge was dropped through the plea agreement.
Rochester PD Prostitution Sting Leads to Sex Trafficking Charges
The court document says the case began when Rochester police encountered an online sex advertisement.
Shiloh Hendrix Appeals Rochester Disorderly Conduct Conviction
She was convicted of the misdemeanor offense during the trial that ended last week.
Man Severely Wounded in Kasson Stabbing, Woman Arrested
Police are describing the case as a domestic incident.
Rochester Woman Sentenced in Robbery and Stabbing Case
The man who actually stabbed to the victim is now serving a 15 year prison sentence.
Homeless Man Charged for Knife Incident in Rochester Parking Lot
The court document says Rochester police responded to the report of a man “swinging a knife around and screaming” shortly before 9:30 Wednesday night.
Chatfield Woman Gets 10 Years in Prison for Drug Conviction
Court records indicate she has multiple previous felony drug convictions dating back more than a decade.
Former Mayo Physician Loses Bid to Dismiss Murder Indictment
He is accused of poisoning his wife using the medication for treating gout.
Former Employee Awarded $3M in Lawsuit Against Small MN City
The lawsuit alleges she was fired because she assisted the criminal investigation that led to charges against the town's mayor.
Man Wanted for Rochester Walmart Shooting & Carjacking Captured
Two arrest warrants were issued in April for 25-year-old Abdulahi Mohamed Abukar.