Public Safety
Have you ever noticed that people’s moods tend to be worse in the winter, especially when the sun isn’t shining? It is common for people living in Minnesota to experience the “winter blues,” when we have less exposure to sunlight, fresh air, exercise, and opportunities to socialize.
Exposure to...
Question: What is the requirement for displaying front and rear license plates in Minnesota? What is the fine for not displaying both? I notice a lot of vehicles without a front plate, especially on Corvettes and Tesla cars.
Answer: Corvettes and Tesla’s are required to have a front license plate...
Clarification: The Police Blotter often contains sensitive information. With this in mind, block numbers deliberately do not indicate a specific address.
Police blotterDodge County
Blotter Spotlight: Larceny: On Feb. 2 at 11:50 a.m., a generator was stolen from the 75400 block of 135th Ave. in...
Question: Last week there was an auto accident that left one adult and three children dead. There were no seat belts or child restraints used. Who can be held responsible in this crash?
Answer: If there is a crash, the driver is ultimately responsible for the safety of everyone in the vehicle. As a...
Court newsDodge County
The following misdemeanors and petty misdemeanors were heard in Dodge County District Court the week of Jan. 29 — Feb. 5:
Dodge CountySheriff’s Office
Leopoldo Espino-Nieto, 59, Dodge Center, parking violation, $32; Anthony J. Faro, 50, Mantorville, parking violation, $32;...
Court newsDodge County
The following misdemeanors and petty misdemeanors were heard in Dodge County District Court the week of Jan. 22 — 29:
Dodge CountySheriff’s Office
Samantha M. Attleson, 38, Mankato, revoked license, $280; Shawn M. Cady, 26, Hayfield, parking violation, $32; Dennis J. Dahle,...
Question: My truck was backed into yesterday and the mirror on the driver’s side broke off. It is dangling by the wire now. Will I be legal to drive if I remove it or do I try to tape it back into position until it can be fixed?
Answer: If your vehicle has one on the windshield or even another one...
Court newsDodge County
The following cases were heard in Dodge County District Court the week of Jan. 15 with Judge Jodi L. Williamson presiding:
Falconer R. Bellefy, 27, Owatonna, previously appeared and was convicted of felony theft and possession of marijuana. Bellefy was sentenced to $1,155, 15...
Question: Can someone please tell dealers or inform people that their auto lights do not work during daylight hours? Or put it on those digital signs along the interstates? I did not know this when I bought my 05 vibe and someone told me that. So, when we had these storms and fog, there are people...
Court newsDodge County
The following misdemeanors and petty misdemeanors were heard in Dodge County District Court the week of Jan. 8 — 15:
Dodge CountySheriff’s Office
Najaun M. Ayen, 28, Owatonna, speeding, $130; Garrett D. Carlson, 30, Hayfield, parking violation, $32; Tanner S. Chavez, 21,...