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Stewartville Man Accused in Elon Musk Investment Scam
Court documents say local authorities were aware of past behaviors involving money laundering and scams.
Rochester Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting 9-Year-Old Girl
Rochester police began investigating the case in April after a mandatory reporter alerted law enforcement to the alleged sexual assault.
Rochester Predatory Offender Admits to Child Pornography Charge
He was previously convicted of a child pornography charge in 2018.
Appeals Court Reinstates Lawsuit Over Rochester Boy's Death
The ruling reverses a decision made by in Olmsted County judge to dismiss the medical malpractice case.
Rochester Sex Offender Accused of Secretly Filming Teens
Court records indicate he was charged earlier this year in a child pornography case. He has been in the Olmsted County Jail since being formally charged with child pornography counts in March.
Hayfield Man Sentenced in Rochester Prostitution Sting
Authorities conducted the operation in April of 2024. A total of seven men were charged in the case.
54-Year-Old Man Charged for Baton Assault at Rochester Business
The alleged assault happened shortly before noon on Thursday and resulted in the victim needing medical treatment, the criminal complaint says.
Rochester Woman Charged for $185K Medicaid Theft Scheme
She's alleged to have committed the theft beginning the Spring of 2020 through the Summer of 2023.
Rochester Man Sent to Prison for Threatening Women With Gun
A Rochester man has been sentenced to five years in prison for chasing a pair of women with a gun.
Rochester Man Charged for Domestic Incident That Ended by Crash
The alleged incident occurred on Monday morning and resulted in the victim being taken to a hospital.