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(Willmar MN-) The Willmar Police Department has had a lot to deal with in recent weeks, and they are doing it while shorthanded. Since the new year began theyve had

K-9 officers Axel, 9, and Major, 7, celebrated their retirement with Willmar Police officers and members of the community Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024. The two will enjoy their retirement while living with their handlers.

(Willmar MN-) The Willmar Police Department invites members of the community to a public retirement party for K9s Axel and Major on Thursday from 2pm to 4pm at the Willmar

A look back at some of the biggest crime and courts headlines of 2023, along with a few surprises.

(Falcon Heights MN-) The man saved by two Willmar police officers at The Minnesota State Fair August 26th has died. Sergeant Sam Schaefbauer and officer Tim Wallace were helping with

(Willmar MN-) The Two Willmar police officers who helped save the life of a fairgoer at The Minnesota State Fair this past weekend say a bystander who started CPR on

(Falcon Heights MN-) Two Willmar police officers are being recognized for helping save the life of a fairgoer at The Minnesota State Fair this past weekend. Police Chief Jim Felt

(Willmar MN-) As lawmakers try to tackle gun violence through new legislation, law enforcement leaders have expressed their frustration that prosecutors will often dismiss charges of Felon in Possession of

Christian Arevalo has pleaded guilty to one felony charge of first-degree assault on a peace officer, as an accomplice after the fact. He was not alleged to have been the shooter in the July 5 incident in southwest Willmar but accused of being the getaway driver and of obstructing the investigation.

The two men allegedly involved in a shooting July 5 in southwest Willmar are facing several charges including second-degree attempted murder and first- and second-degree assault. One man allegedly fired a gun at a Willmar Police Department officer, along with other bystanders at the scene. There were no injuries reported.