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Westbrook woman sentenced for participating in Walnut Grove burglaries
A Westbrook woman, Christael B. Barber, age 29, was found guilty in Redwood County Court of felony-level burglary after participating in a series of thefts in Walnut Grove. According to court documents, on May 28, 2023, a Redwood County deputy spoke with the victim in Walnut Grove. The victim stated several items had been taken from his garage, including a saw. He also stated he saw a Dodge pickup truck in the area, with three people in it.
Franklin man found guilty of violent threats and disorderly conduct against former employer
A Franklin man, Jesse Lamont Jackson, has been found guilty of threats of violence and disorderly conduct against a former employer. According to the Redwood County Attorney’s Office, on Dec. 7, 2022 law enforcement received a 911 call reporting Jackson had threatened to kill and beat up two people at an area business. Court documents state Jackson had been fired from that business for being unreliable. Jackson had an outstanding bill with that business, and the amount had been taken from his final paycheck.
Coon Rapids man sentenced for fentanyl possession during arrest
A Coon Rapids man, Tanner Nicholas Delaney, age 24, was sentenced in Redwood County Court for felony-level drug possession over an incident last February. According to court documents, on Feb. 4, the Redwood County Sheriff’s Office was called to an area business on a report Delaney was there. Delaney had current warrants out for his arrest. Delaney was found in the parking lot and taken into custody. During a search, he was found with fentanyl on his person, and he admitted smoking it two hours earlier.
Jackson man sentenced in Redwood County Court for armed stalking
A Jackson man, Preston Scott Reinke, age 21, has been sentenced in Redwood County Court for felony-level stalking. According to court documents, on April 27, 2023, a Redwood County Sheriff’s Office investigator spoke with a victim who stated he had been threatened by Reinke with a gun at a party on June 5, 2021. The investigator spoke with a witness who stated he had seen Reinke show off the gun half-hidden in his waistband at that party.
City of Lamberton gets $581K Safe Routes to School grant
The City of Lamberton has been awarded a $581,400 grant to improve traffic safety near schools. The $1.4 million in grants from the Minnesota Department of Transportation were awarded to support the Safe Routes to School program. Governor Tim Walz announced Thursday the 35 school districts that are recipients of the funding. The grants will go towards planning and projects for the next year.
36th annual Smith Mountain Lake clean-up day set for May 4
SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. (WFXR)– Take Pride in Smith Mountain Lake is hosting its annual lake cleanup day on Saturday, May 4 at various locations across the blackwater from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. During this event, neighborhood groups, businesses, families, and civic organizations are invited to help clean...
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