Just the Facts Our Team— Administration Chief Keith Hiller 21, 2018 Volume 9, Issue 47 Captain Eric Rethemeier Captain Jeff Mundale

Sergeants Robbe Kniefel Prescription Fraud Leads to Charges— Jason Petterson Andy DeVinny Last Wednesday afternoon, our officers were called to Farmers Insurance for the Andy Drenth report of a theft—it was reported a male party had entered the business, taken Josh Sorensen Tracy DuChene money and fled. A sergeant arrived in the area and spotted a Jason Matejcek

male matching the description of the suspect near East Park Corporal Square. The sergeant began a dialog about what had taken Tom Munns place back at the business when the male took off running. Detectives After a short foot pursuit, the suspect was apprehended. During THE OWATONNA POLICE Matt Oeltjenbruns the investigation, it was learned the male walked into the busi- Brady Vaith DEPARTMENT Christian Berg

EST. 1909 ness inquiring about a claim. As an employee was checking a Patrol Officers computer screen, the suspect took cash and checks that were Joel Hunt The Owatonna Police on the employee’s desk. Before the suspect got out of the busi- Faisal Abdullahi Sean Cooper Department is dedicated to ness, another employee intercepted him and took the money back. At a later show Zack Schumaker providing a safe and secure -up, the male that fled from the sergeant was identified as the suspect who at- Ben Johnson community through tempted to take the money. Faisal Abdullahi, age Andrew Van Osdale partnerships, leadership, and The Choice is Yours— Melissa Michael an unwavering commitment to 28 of Owatonna, was arrested and jailed. Abdul- Travis Ardolf excellence. Policing The holidays are filled with lahi has been charged with Attempted Theft and Jason Christensen Steven Bowman excellence through our People, Fleeing a Police Officer [on foot]. our Work, and our joy, happiness and time to- Alan Callahan Relationships gether with family and Derrik Quinlan Car Seat Clinic— Michaela Smith friends. Too often the joy Alexandra Vogel turns to sorrow when a fami- Tuesday, Dec 4th Casey Martin ly is notified of a loved one’s Valerie Satre 4 pm- 7pm Luke Selvik tragic death on Travis Johnson roads due to someone driving impaired. To help keep fami- Did you know that 75% of child car seats are not Nathan Heeren lies together this holiday season, the Owatonna Police De- installed properly? Get yours checked, it may save Matthew Borash Community Service Officers partment will be focusing with law enforcement statewide your child’s life. On Tuesday, December 4th from Dave Schroeder in an extra DWI enforcement campaign running on week- 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Gold Brian Shaw ends starting Nov. 21 through Dec. 29. The decision to get Cross Ambulance, (1005 South Ben Borash (Also Reserve) Colin Troeger behind the wheel after drinking is costing too many people Cedar Avenue in Owatonna), Brooke Baker their lives. The choice to drive drunk has contributed to 28 certified child passenger safety Collin Regenscheid deaths on Minnesota roads from the day before Thanksgiv- technicians will check for re- Support Staff ing through Dec. 30 in the last five years (2012-2017). calls and ensure all child safety Kimberly Dub Pam Roberts Blackout Wednesday (the day before Thanks- seats are installed by manufac- Wendy Gasner giving) is traditionally associated with a night turer specifications. Each seat check take about Chaplains of . Many college students are 30-40 minutes—please bring child, safety seat & Brent Carlson Nancy Deetz returning home for a night of celebrating with owner’s manual for safety seat and vehicle. Ap- Loren Olson friends and with no work on Thursday, many pointments are not required but appreciated. To Reserve Officers Michael Leyva adults get together after a short work-week. schedule a car seat check appointment, please call Michael Brein The Owatonna Police Department calls Black- Steele County Pub- Kyle Clausen out Wednesday one of the most dangerous lic Health at 507- Bill Traetow Lance Ulrich nights on the road in the state. Last year, 444-7650. RJ Kniefel 133 drivers were arrested for DWI during a Brennen Brase Dylan Westphall 12 hour period on Blackout In observance of the Holi- Records Staff Wednesday (6 p.m. Wednesday – 6 a.m. Thanks- day, police records and administration Kate Schroeder giving). For a typical 48 period (Wednesday- Barb Rupprecht will be closed on Thursday, November Thursday), roughly a 100 people are arrested in Renee Babcock 22nd & Friday, November 23rd . Regular Rebecca Melchert Minnesota for DWI. & emergency police services will contin- ue during the holiday.

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