Meth found at business, tree down in storm and other reports

Published 9:28 am Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Thefts reported

A 42-inch flatscreen television, surround sound system and jewelry were reported taken at 10:09 a.m. Monday from 21791 785th Ave.

Items were reported stolen at 9:31 a.m. Monday from the Verizon Wireless store, 2718 Bridge Ave. The thefts reportedly took place on Friday.

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Campaign signs stolen

Campaign signs for District 27A candidate Peggy Bennett were reported stolen from three different locations Monday morning on Garden Road and Martin Road.

 

Vandalism reported

Police received a report of vandalism at 2:06 p.m. Monday at 1511 Louis St. There were reportedly numerous political signs and egg cartons in the yard, and the front of the house and the car were egged.

A vehicle was reported damaged at 6:08 p.m. Monday at 28446 North Island Circle in Hollandale.

 

Man arrested for warrant, drugs

Albert Lea police arrested Jonathan William Talamantes, 27, on a warrant and fifth-degree drug possession at 3:01 p.m. Monday at 222 S. St. Mary Ave.

 

Meth found at business

A small baggie with a substance that tested positive for methamphetamine was reportedly found in the lunchroom at 4:42 p.m. Monday at Cargill Foods, 702 E. 13th St.

 

Tree down in storm

A tree was reported down in the alley at 9:33 p.m. Monday behind 203 S. Ermina Ave. The tree reportedly pulled the power lines down in front of the house. Alliant Energy responded.