INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION 2010 Investigations Highlights January 2010: A fight outside a local bar ends with multiple facial injuries to the victim. Patrol and Investigations worked together to interview several witnesses as well as gather evidence from the crime scene. When the investigation was complete, the suspect was charged with third degree assault. (OW10-000027) February 2010: A night of drinking with friends turned violent when an argument broke out between two men. One man was stabbed with a piece of wood trim after he asked his friend to leave the residence. The suspect fled the scene, and when confronted by officers, became belligerent and violent. He was tazed after attempting to assault an officer. The suspect was arrested and charged with second degree assault and assault on a peace officer. (OW10-000417) March 2010: An criminal sexual conduct investigation was opened when two students reported to the school resource officer that they had been sexually assault by another student over a year prior to reporting the incident. The incident occurred at the victim’s home. The investigation led to charges against the juvenile male. (OW10-000716) April 2010: A burglary in the north district was solved when investigators received tips from local music stores about a young man trying to sell instruments stolen from the Owatonna High School. When the burglary was first reported, the suspects were interviewed and admitted being at the residence, but denied taking any items. After months of collecting evidence and reviewing statements and timelines, the main suspect was interviewed again. During the interview, he admitted to burglarizing his mother’s residence. (OW10-000829) May 2010: An investigation involving the theft of scrap metal and radiators from local businesses led to the installation of VARDA cameras at the local businesses. After reviewing the surveillance camera video over the course of several days, investigators were led to the suspect. The suspect was arrested and charged with theft. (OW10-000761) June 2010: A mandatory reporter called to report that a 14 year old girl was pregnant and the alleged father of the unborn child was 24 years of age. Investigators were also informed that the pregnant teen was scheduled for an abortion and went to work drafting search warrants and arranging the testing of the fetus to determine paternity. Eventually, the suspect was charged with third degree criminal sexual conduct by the Steele County Attorney’s Office. (OW10-001241)
OWATONNA POLICE DEPARTMENT 2010 ANNUAL REPORT
