Flatulence leads to dispute

AUSTIN — An Austin man was charged for felony assault Monday in Mower County District Court after he kicked his brother in the head for passing gas.

Police arrested Hector Alonzo Estrada, 33, at a McDonald’s in Austin shortly after they received the call. Estrada’s brother said Estrada kicked him in the head and left through a back door. Police followed the footprints in the snow for several blocks to find Estrada.

Estrada claims he did not assault his brother, and that he only fell, according to the court complaint.

Estrada was convicted of gross misdemeanor assault and interfering with a 911 call last May in Mower County.

Vehicle broken into

A vehicle was reported broken into at 8:31 a.m. Tuesday at 405 E. Hawthorne St., according to Albert Lea police. Items were missing.

Cash taken

About $200 in cash was reported stolen from 204 E. Front St. at 12:17 p.m. Tuesday, police stated.

Tools taken

About $700 to $800 in tools were reported taken from 1231 Madison Ave. at 12;28 p.m. Tuesday, according to police. A door had been kicked in to allow access to the building.