JUST THE FACTS

May 30, 2025 Volume 16 Issue 22

THIS WEEK'S IN CUSTODY ARRESTS

Emily Slack was formally charged with domestic assault and interference with a 911 call stemming from a May 27th incident.

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY- BE AWARE

The Owatonna Police Department is seeking video footage or information in connection with some suspicious activity and property damage to residences. This occurred in the area of Elm Ave South and McKinley St. during the hours of 2-4:30 AM on 5/26/2025. We have taken reports of someone pounding on doors or kicking them and are looking to identify this individual(s). If you have information on this activity, please contact dispatch at 507-451-8232 and ask for an officer. Always remember to lock up your property and use lighting to deter potential criminal activity and you becoming a victim.

MOTORCYCLE EXHAUST NOISE REMINDERS

With the weather warming up, motorcyclists have a chance to get out on the road. This time of year typically generates complaints to the Police Department by citizens regarding loud noises projected from some motorcycle exhaust systems.

According to Section 71.021 of Owatonna’s City Code, the following regulations apply to operating motorcycles:

No person shall operate a motorcycle unless it is equipped at all times with a muffler in good working order which blends the exhaust noise into the overall motorcycle noise and is in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual noise.
The exhaust system shall not emit or produce a sharp popping or crackling noise.

To read the full code, visit Owatonna.gov.