JUST THE FACTS

July 26, 2024 Volume 15, Issue 30

NEW LOOK- SAME JUST THE FACTS

The look may be different, but the information will stay the same. Civic Send is the software that the city has been using for the city newsletters and the Owatonna Police Department has transitioned into using this software as well.

BLOCK PARTIES WANTED!

This event is fast approaching and we are getting plans in place. There is still time to register your block party. Police staff, along with the Fire Department, will try to make an appearance at all block parties in town. We look forward to meeting with the community on August 6th. Join the celebration by visiting Owatonna.gov/police or calling Pam Roberts at 507.774.7200 to register a party you would like to host.

THIS WEEK'S IN-CUSTODY ARRESTS

Lesaviour Norris (Pictured to the right)- Domestic Assault(M), 5th Degree Assault (M)
Brandon Wencl- 3rd Degree DWI (GM)
William Bliss- Domestic Assault (F)

Owatonna PD participates in extra traffic enforcement during the statewide Toward Zero Deaths campaign. The above photograph depicted agencies from our region who also participate in the grant. Sheriff Torgerson, with the Olmstead County Sheriff's Office, made a video, this can be viewed by clicking this link: Southeast TZD Annual Photo and Seat Belt Kickoff.

DON'T BE A VICTIM

The police department has seen an increase in high level frauds. OPD has fielded several calls for service involving victims giving out cash, gold, or purchasing gift cards and sending the information to someone they spoke to over the phone.

Recently, we have had suspects speak to the victims over the phone and even show up to get the items they are requesting at their homes. Do not provide any personal information over the phone or purchase gift cards for someone requesting payment. These are scams and are very hard to track down.