Press Release regarding Murder Charge from County of Jackson Office of County Attorney –
“As a result of the investigation conducted by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, the Jackson County Attorney’s Office charged Olivia Rose Saddler age 35 with one count of Murder in the Third Degree and one count of Controlled Substance Crime in the 4th Degree in connection with an overdose death that occurred on January 7th, 2022. The Defendant is currently in custody at the Jackson County Jail. A bail hearing was held on the 13th and Bail was set at $500,000 without conditions or $100,000 with Conditions.
As Fentanyl overdoses continue to plague our communities all across Minnesota, those who are providing and profiting from this deadly drug must be held accountable. This dangerous drug, which is often sold and marketed illegally as a different pain medication, is proving costly to lives in our communities. It is imperative that any medication taken, particularly opioids, are taken only as prescribed.
The Jackson County Attorney’s Office and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of the Victim for their great loss.”
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Jackson County Sheriff’s office reported on the 13th deputies opened an investigation into a report of theft of lottery tickets. On the 14th Deputies had six different calls concerning roll-overs and vehicles in the ditch.
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Redwood County Sheriff’s Office reported on the 14th at approximately 8pm a 2007 Toyota Prius driven by an 18-year-old female from Sanborn was west bound on US Highway 14 and Knox Ave when she hit a snowdrift and began to spin 180 degrees and then rolled over toward the driver’s side and landed on the vehicle roof. vehicle sustained major damage but there were no injuries reported.
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Windom Police Department reported on the 11th, Officers spoke with a Windom couple in the lobby of the LEC. It was learned that the Windom male was sending money to a female totaling over $2,800. In return, the female would send the male $7,000 through the “Cash App”. The female stated that the $2,800 was for fee’s in getting the $7,000. The male was advised this was a common SCAM but this case will be forwarded to the County Attorney’s Offices. On the 12th an Officer spoke with a Windom Female in reference to an order for protection violation. The case was forwarded to the County Attorney’s Office for their review. At approximately 3:15pm Officers responded to the east hill for an out-of-control juvenile male. After investigation, the child was talked to and DVHHS gave a plan to the parents. Officers spoked with a Windom Female in reference to items she had found in her apartment and her vehicle. This case is still under investigation. At 6:55pm Officers responded to the east hill for a report of a female that had walked into a home uninvited. The female had assaulted the homeowner and broke items inside the residence. Officers arrived on scene and arrested the female party. The female was taken by ambulance to the Windom Area Hospital to be treated. Charges pending on 41 year old female from Windom are as follows: Burglary, 5th Degree Assault -Pending County Attorney review.
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Every two seconds in America, someone needs blood. Your blood donation can help save lives. Please consider giving the gift of life. There will be a blood drive TODAY from 2 to 7 in Round Lake at the American Legion located at 409 2nd Ave Round Lake. You can schedule an appointment by going to https://www.redcrossblood.org/
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Upcoming meetings on Tuesday January 17th are as follows:
Murray County Board of Commissioners at 8:30am in the Murray County Government Center
Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners at 9am in the Cottonwood County Court House
Jackson County Board of Commissioners and the Drainage Authority at 9am at the Jackson County Court House Commissioners Board Room
St James City Council at 5:30pm at the St James Community Building
Windom City Council at 6:30pm at Windom City Hall in the City Council Chambers
Mt Lake City Council at 6:30pm in Mt Lake City Hall