CRIME & SAFETY
Highway 14 drive-by shooting suspect arrested
Police say the suspect in a drive-by shooting on Highway 14 in Mankato has been arrested. On Monday at 9:45 p.m. the Mankato Department of Public Safety responded to a report of a suspicious man in a vehicle in a parking lot in the area of Good Counsel Dr and Riverfront Dr.
Charges: Child was in car targeted by Highway 14 drive-by shooter
Police say a child was in the vehicle targeted by an alleged drive-by shooter on Highway 14 Monday night. Joshua Raymond Armendariz, 43, was charged in Blue Earth County Court Tuesday with felony counts of dangerous weapons – drive-by shooting towards an occupied motor vehicle, 2nd-degree assault with a dangerous weapon, receiving stolen property, and a firearm violation for a felon convicted of a crime of violence.
Mankato Police seeking help in identifying car wash vandalism suspect
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Mankato Police are asking for help in identifying a suspect in vandalizing a car wash at a Kwik Trip. Police say Kwik Trip staff at 921 Coneflower Lane discovered their car wash was malfunctioning. When they reviewed surveillance footage, they saw a male enter the car wash on foot at 2:30 AM on April 27. Police say the video shows him tampering with electrical boxes and ripping out wires before leaving in a white vehicle.
Student Sustains Minor Injuries in School Bus Rear-End Collision in Mankato
Tuesday afternoon's routine came to an abrupt halt at the intersection of South Riverfront Drive and Sibley Parkway in Mankato when a school bus carrying students rear-ended a flatbed trailer. The Mankato Department of Public Safety was called to the scene of the crash at 2:45 pm. Upon arrival, they discovered the collision involved a pickup and a school bus transporting children to an after-school program.
Mankato Heroes Hailed: Trio of Firefighters Earn Top Honors for Lifesaving Service
Bravery and swift action define the ethos of our city's firefighters, and Mankato's finest have once again proven their dedication to public safety. This week saw the conclusion of the outstanding Public Safety staff awards with a trio of firefighters being honored for their exceptional service. Demonstrating remarkable courage, Firefighter...
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