JUST THE FACTS

October 17th, 2025 Volume 16 Issue 42

THIS WEEK'S IN CUSTODY ARRESTS

Steven Britt was arrested on October 16 and formally charged with the following: Domestic Assault - By Strangulation, False Imprisonment-Intentional Restraint, Emergency Telephone Calls/Communications-Interrupt, Interfere, Impede, disrupt 911 Call, Domestic Assault - Misdemeanor-Intentionally Inflicts/Attempts to Inflict Bodily

Author Visits the Owatonna PD

Colonel B. Wayne Quist met with Chief Mundale and Staff this summer to donate books of a three-volume series living with PTSD. Co-authors Colonel Quist and Dr. Steve Lansing, will be at the Owatonna Arts Center on Saturday, October 18^th from 1-4pm to lead a book presentation and discussion on living with PTSD and preventing suicide.

photo of purple ribbon for domestic violence awareness

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

First observed in October 1981 as a national "Day of Unity", Domestic Violence Awareness Month is held each October as an approach to unite communities across the nation in raising awareness about the signs of abuse and ways to stop it. When you see a purple ribbon, please join in what it stands for: Stand up; Speak out; Don't be Afraid; BE BRAVE!

photo of officers with children at Coptober event

Coptober Success!

The police officers would like give a shout out to everyone who joined us for our 4th Annual Coptober festivities at the Library this year! A little rain did not stop us from having a great day filled with fun, learning, and community connection. We loved partnering with families to share what it takes to be a police officer and how we all can work together to keep our kids safe. See you next year!