JUST THE FACTS

February 28, 2025 Volume 16 Issue 9

THIS WEEK'S IN CUSTODY ARRESTS

Amanda Moen was formally charged with domestic assault (misdemeanor) stemming from an incident that took place on February 27th.

Owatonna Police Department is looking for information on an arson investigation at the Owatonna Public Library on February 1st. The pictures are poor quality, but the jacket and outerwear could be recognizable and provide some further leads to investigate. If you have any information that may be beneficial in this case, please contact dispatch at 507-451-8232 and ask for an Owatonna officer.

How To Recognize a Phone Scam

Phone scams come in many forms, but they tend to make similar promises and threats or ask you to pay certain ways. Here’s how to recognize a phone scam.

· There is no prize

· You won’t be arrested

· You don’t need to decide now

· There is never a good reason to send cash or pay with a gift card

· Government agencies won’t call to confirm your sensitive information

If a company is selling something, it needs your written permission to call you with a robocall. And if you’re on the National Do Not Call Registry, you shouldn’t get live sales calls from companies you haven’t done business with before. Those calls are illegal. If someone is already breaking the law calling you, there’s a good chance it’s a scam. Stay safe by not giving out too much information. For more, visit here.

SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM VIOLATIONS SEE UPTICK

Recently we have seen an increase in stop arm violations. Across the school year, we have had a lower average than normal, but the recent increase deserves a reminder to our motoring public to be cautious and observant of school buses and local youth getting to school safely.

JUST THE FACTS

February 28, 2025 Volume 16 Issue 9

THIS WEEK'S IN CUSTODY ARRESTS

ACTIVE ARSON INVESTIGATION

How To Recognize a Phone Scam

SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM VIOLATIONS SEE UPTICK