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Update: Award offered in Albert Lea Park vandalism case

April 17, 2025

The Albert Lea Police Department (ALPD) continues its investigation into the recent act of vandalism at Fountain Lake Park, 100 Fountain St. In a significant development, an anonymous donor has committed to a $1,000 reward for information leading to the…

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ALPD lieutenant recognized for exceptional service as SWAT commander

April 15, 2025

Albert Lea Police Lt. Darin Palmer received the Meritorious Award for exceptional service as a Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) commander from the Special Operations Training Association of the Upper Midwest on April 14. As part of his duties with…

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Albert Lea Police Department seeks community assistance in park vandalism investigation

April 12, 2025

The Albert Lea Police Department (ALPD) is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying witnesses and/or suspects involved in significant vandalism at Fountain Lake Park, 100 Fountain St. On April 3, 2025, at approximately 7 a.m., officers responded to a report…

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ALPD releases more information on death investigation

April 08, 2025

On April 7, 2025, at approximately 6:16 a.m., officers from the Albert Lea Police Department (ALPD) responded to a report of an individual found at the base of a building at 800 Fourth Ave. South. Upon arrival, officers located a…

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Albert Lea Police Department investigating apparent fall from building

April 07, 2025

At approximately 6:16 a.m. today, April 7, officers from the Albert Lea Police Department (ALPD) responded to a report of an individual found at the base of a building at 800 Fourth Avenue South. Upon arrival, officers located a 54-year-old…

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Public safety director to retire, Albert Lea proposes changes to police and fire departments

March 24, 2025

After 28 years of dedicated service to Albert Lea, Public Safety Director J.D. Carlson has announced his intention to retire, effective June 27, 2025. He started as a patrol officer in 1997 and moved up to lieutenant and deputy director…

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Albert Lea crime rate lowest since 2018

February 28, 2025

The Albert Lea Police Department reports that the local crime rate dropped in 2024 to the lowest level since 2018, based on a statewide crime reporting system that went into effect in 2017. The 2024 rate continues a decreasing trend…

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Albert Lea police arrest Austin resident for solicitation of a minor

November 05, 2024

The Albert Lea Police Department (ALPD) announces the arrest of Gerardo Noe Guerrero, a 31-year-old resident of Austin, Minn., for solicitation of a minor and communication of sexually explicit material to children. This arrest was made on Nov. 5, 2024,…

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41 Albert Lea businesses pass compliance checks for tobacco and alcohol

November 04, 2024

On Nov. 1 the Albert Lea Police Department conducted its most recent wave of tobacco and alcohol compliance checks throughout the city. Officers supervised decoys under age 21 who attempted to purchase tobacco and alcohol products in 46 establishments, resulting…

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Traffic crash in Albert Lea

May 19, 2024

On May 19, 2024 at approximately 1:12 p.m., the Albert Lea Police Department (ALPD) was dispatched to a vehicle versus motorcycle crash near the intersection of Bridge Avenue and Westron Street. Officers arrived on scene and located the motorcycle driver…

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Too many distracted drivers send a dangerous message

March 28, 2024

Extra enforcement on Minnesota roads April 1 – 30 Distracted driving takes away hopes, dreams and lives across Minnesota, and can leave people with serious injuries that tragically affect their day-to-day living. With distracted driving still claiming lives and causing…

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Albert Lea crime rate continues to decline

March 19, 2024

The Albert Lea Police Department reports that the local crime rate continues to decline with a decrease of 2 percent from 2022 to 2023, based on a statewide crime reporting system. The overall rate decreased despite the reports of more…

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