1 arrested for drugs, fleeing police and other reports

Published 1:45 pm Tuesday, October 1, 2024

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Police arrested Joseph Edward Katra, 29, for fifth-degree drug possession and fleeing on foot at 1:04 a.m. Sunday at 130 W. College. He was also trespassed from the bar.

Semi fire reported
A semi trailer carrying meat was reported on fire at 8:39 p.m. Friday on Interstate 90 near Albert Lea.

Juvenile cited for marijuana, vape
Police cited one juvenile for possession of marijuana under 21 and possession of a nicotine vape at 9:11 a.m. Friday at Albert Lea High School, 2000 Tiger Lane.

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School bus stop arm violation reported
Police received a report at 1:40 p.m. Friday of a school bus stop arm violation that had occurred earlier in the day near Y.H. Hanson Avenue and Sykes Street.

Hit-and-run crash reported
Police received a report at 2:50 p.m. Friday of a hit-and-run crash near Bridge Avenue and East Richway Drive.

Wallet reported stolen
Police received a report at 4:49 p.m. Friday of a wallet that was stolen at 207 S. Fifth Ave.

House broken into
Police received a report at 5:19 p.m. Friday of a house that was broken into at 1510 Academy Ave.

Bikes stolen
A bike was reported stolen at 2:27 a.m. Saturday at 326 Court St.
A black and red children’s bike was reported stolen at 2:03 p.m. Saturday at 2402 Margaretha Ave. The theft had occurred sometime during the morning.

1 arrested on A&D hold
Police arrested Amber Dawn Rodriguez, 36, on an arrest and detain hold at 7:40 p.m. Saturday at 608 Freeborn Ave.

Theft reported
Police received a report at 5:23 a.m. Sunday of an individual who took a clay pot from outside the store at 833 S. Broadway and left a red bike with a cart behind.

Hit-and-run reported
A hit-and-run crash was reported at 8:52 a.m. Sunday near Fountain Street and North Third Avenue. The crash occurred sometime overnight.

Vehicle tampered with
Police received a report at 12:12 p.m. Sunday of a vehicle that was tampered with at 1630 Gateway Drive.

School bus stop arm violation reported
Police received a report at 10:16 a.m. Monday of a school bus stop arm violation that occurred on Friday near Crystal Drive and Quisley Street.

Theft reported
Police received a report at 7:03 p.m. Monday of a theft report at Walmart, 1550 Blake Ave. from Thursday.

Hit-and-run reported
A hit-and-run crash was reported at 7:52 p.m. Monday at 2751 E. Main St.

1 arrested on warrant
Police arrested Kristin Marie Anderson, 39, on a local warrant at 10:02 p.m. Monday after a traffic stop at 606 Albert Lea St.