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Rochester Police Arrest Teens for Robbery & Attempted Robbery
The call was initially reported as a disturbance in northwest Rochester.
Twin Cities Man Charged for Rochester Teen Sex Assault
Rochester police began investigating the case in October.
Mankato Duo Charged in Massive Rochester Drug Bust
The bust was part of a drug investigation conducted by the Mankato-based Minnesota River Valley Drug Task Force.
Rochester Man Accused of Starting Vehicle Fires
The court document says both vehicles were destroyed in the fires.
Rochester Man Convicted in Juvenile Prostitution Sting Case
One of the 3 other men charged in the same case has already been sentenced.
Google Tip Leads to Rochester Man’s Child Porn Conviction
Court documents indicate he was also mentioned in a cyber tip concerning child sexual abuse materials in 2021.
Rochester Man Admits to Threats in Homemade Gun Incident
Court records say the evidence indicates he tried to fire the weapon.
Rochester Man Admits to Drug Sales Charge After Bust
He was charged earlier this year after a Rochester Police Department executed a search warrant his home.
Murder Discovered After Eyota Crash Leads to 40 Years in Prison
The judge in the case ordered and aggravated sentence for Margot Lewis.
Owatonna Murder Trial Ends With Guilty Verdict
Her friends found the victim's body using a tracking app to locate her cell phone.