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Thief reportedly nabs purse, takes ID and credit cards

Austin police are looking for a purse snatcher. A woman reported Tuesday morning that a thief stole her purse while she was getting into her ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Wednesday, November 20, 2013 10:03 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Shooting suspect sentenced

A man arrested after a fight and gunshots at the Austin Public Library on Aug. 10 received a stayed prison sentence Tuesday in Mower County ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Wednesday, November 20, 2013 9:57 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Fleeing suspect charged with felony, misdemeanors

An accused thief, whom authorities allegedly chased at speeds of more than 100 mph last Friday, has been charged with a felony and three misdemeanors. Read more

by Matt Peterson, Wednesday, November 20, 2013 9:56 am

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Austin Utilities continues to give more

The little United Way of Mower County pledge card arrives to Kim Duncomb’s desk at Austin Utilities, and she has a decision to make. It’s ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Tuesday, November 19, 2013 6:47 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Alleged shoplifter struck parked car, arrested in Freeborn

Chase hits 100 mph After a lengthy, high-speed chase through Austin and into Freeborn County, authorities arrested an Austin woman who allegedly shoplifted at Walmart. ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Monday, November 18, 2013 10:20 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Driver pleads not guilty to fleeing, nearly hitting cop

A driver who allegedly fled a traffic stop and nearly hit an officer pleaded not guilty Thursday in Mower County Court. Zane Martin Roberts, 22, ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Friday, November 15, 2013 11:13 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Traffic stop allegedly unveils 13-pound shipment of marijuana

Alleged trips to Colorado for the green stuff may have come to an end Tuesday for a Preston man. A Minnesota State Trooper, coordinating with ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Friday, November 15, 2013 11:12 am

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Best Bets: Sticking to the stage

Sit tight this weekend, and let the entertainment come to you, Austin. There is plenty of on-stage action, from plays, to comedy and music during ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Friday, November 15, 2013 11:03 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Former Brownsdale cop pleads not guilty to sexual assault

The former Brownsdale police chief, who was fired last week amid controversy, pleaded not guilty to sexual assault charges Thursday in Mower County Court. Jason ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Thursday, November 14, 2013 12:07 pm

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

At home on patrol

He’s no stranger to the area, has years of experience in a bustling police department and already knows many of the officers on the force. Hiring ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Thursday, November 14, 2013 10:31 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Accused gas station robbers face felony charges

Four suspects from Austin face felony charges after allegedly robbing a Lyle gas station at gunpoint on Sunday morning. Vonzell Demond Whitehead, 28; Tuquan Lee ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Thursday, November 14, 2013 10:29 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Vehicle thief charged again

A twice-convicted vehicle thief in was criminally charged in Mower County Court on Wednesday — again for vehicle theft. Dylan Leeper, 20, of Austin, was ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Thursday, November 14, 2013 10:21 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Jury finds suspect in sexual assault case not guilty

A suspect from Dexter, accused last December of sexually assaulting a child, has been acquitted of all charges. After a five-day jury trial last week ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Wednesday, November 13, 2013 10:36 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Thief nabs running, unlocked car

A driver, who left a vehicle unlocked and running in the cold in Austin, returned to find no car on Tuesday. The owner reported the ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Wednesday, November 13, 2013 10:35 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Third shootout suspect gets three years in prison

The final assailant in a December 2012 shootout in Austin was sentenced last week in Mower County Court and will serve prison time. Fidel Enrique ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Wednesday, November 13, 2013 10:17 am

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