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Sam Wilmes covers crime, courts and government for the Albert Lea Tribune.

Cops, Courts & Fires

Man charged with threatening brother with gun, hitting him in back with shovel

A man who allegedly threatened his brother with a rifle and hit him in the back with a shovel Wednesday west of Albert Lea was ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, August 30, 2018 8:34 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Scam reportedly affects 330 former, current city of Albert Lea employees

Current and former Albert Lea city employees were notified within the last week of a phishing scam affecting the city earlier this year. Albert Lea ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, August 29, 2018 9:48 pm

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Albert Lea City Council authorizes 3 property abatements

The Albert Lea City Council on Monday authorized the abatement of three properties deemed hazardous — including a local used car dealership. Councilors unanimously approved ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, August 29, 2018 9:46 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Man arrested for allegedly hitting brother with shovel, threatening with rifle

A man who allegedly threatened his brother with a rifle and hit him in the back with a shovel was arrested Wednesday west of Albert ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, August 29, 2018 6:19 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Taking on a new role

Longtime officer looks to support both fire department and police in new job Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, August 28, 2018 10:12 pm

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Council votes to place signs on Lakeshore Drive

Signs will note road’s use by motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Tuesday, August 28, 2018 10:10 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Carlson appointed public safety director

The Albert Lea City Council unanimously appointed J.D. Carlson public safety director on Monday. Carlson had served as Albert Lea Police Department deputy director of ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, August 27, 2018 10:11 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Man charged with inappropriate conduct

An Oakland man who allegedly engaged in inappropriate conduct with a 4-year-old girl last week was charged with a felony Friday in Freeborn County District ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, August 27, 2018 10:05 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Wells man killed in Houston County motorcycle crash

A Wells man died Saturday after a motorcycle crash in Houston County. John Lars Huston, 66, was driving a 2009 Honda motorcycle south on Minnesota ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Monday, August 27, 2018 9:22 am

Cops, Courts & Fires

New public safety director search narrowed down to 3

The Albert Lea City Council could hire one of the three candidates for the city’s public safety director position as early as Monday. The three ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Sunday, August 26, 2018 8:30 pm

Featured News

Grilling up a good time

Annual barbecue competition comes back to the fairgrounds Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Friday, August 24, 2018 8:42 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Man injured after dredge dislodges dock, boat

An Albert Lea man was injured Thursday in a crash involving the dredge used to clean Fountain Lake. Gregg Stegenga, 57, was taken to Mayo ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Friday, August 24, 2018 3:31 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Albert Lea man charged with leading police on chase

An Albert Lea man who allegedly led Albert Lea officers on a chase with speeds nearing 70 mph Monday was charged with a felony Tuesday ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, August 23, 2018 8:52 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Man pleads guilty to assault in October robbery

An Austin man who participated in a robbery in October pleaded guilty Thursday in Freeborn County District Court. Quindell Lashawn Jefferson, 20, pleaded guilty to ... Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Thursday, August 23, 2018 8:50 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Where does Albert Lea stand?

Albert Lea has fewer offenders than Austin, Owatonna Read more

by Sam Wilmes, Wednesday, August 22, 2018 8:36 pm

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