faribault Police Department

The Faribault Police Chief was proud of the way officers handled both situations. Displaying empathy toward the despondent young man on the viaduct and assuring the youngsters on 7th Street everything was okay with the teddy bear gifts.

Sherwin says the crash remains under investigation.

The pedestrian was identified as James Gerald Brandenburg, 59, of Faribault.

The victim was a 23 year old Faribault man. A 26 year old New Richland man was arrested for, "being an ineligible person in possession" of a firearm.

The Rice County Sheriff's K9 officer was requested by all of the scheduled events throughout the county.

Night to Unite is August 2, 2022.

Judge John Cajacob set Zamarripa's bail at $150,000 with no conditions or $75,000 with conditions.

Faribault Police Chief John Sherwin said he is very proud of the restraint shown by his officers during a dangerous situation downtown overnight.

The Sgt. did tell KDHL officers said the man was "uncooperative" during his arrest.

"In 2021, the Faribault Police Department took 21 reports of catalytic converter thefts, and have already taken 11 reports in 2022."