New Ulm Police

• Responded to a fight outside the B & L Bar on the first block of Minnesota St. North at 10:59 p.m. Saturday. Officers rendered first aid to a 43-year-old Fairfax man before an ambulance was dispatched to tend to the man. Police were provided cell phone video of the fight in which a 31-year-old New Ulm man punched the Fairfax man. The New Ulm man was located, arrested and transported to the Brown County Jail. It was not known if the Fairfax man went to the New Ulm Medical Center. A report went to the Brown County Attorney’s Office for consideration of disorderly conduct and 3rd-degree assault charges.

• Took an assault report at 3:58 p.m. Sunday on the 700 block Front St. South. A 23-year-old New Ulm man was hit in the left jaw by a 39-year-old New Ulm man at a residence. The victim did not seek medical attention. A report went to the city attorney’s office for consideration of 5th-degree assault charges.

• Performed a welfare check at Kwik Trip North at 1623 N. Broadway at 9:52 a.m. Monday. Officers talked to a 25-year-old Hutchinson woman in a vehicle. She was arrested on a Meeker County warrant for drug possession and a probation violation and transported to the Brown County Jail. A report went to the Minnesota Department of Corrections.

• Took a theft report at 12:32 p.m. Monday at Oak Hills Living Center, 1314 8th St. N. A 77-year-old facility resident said 15 quarters were stolen from a cup on a dresser drawer. The woman was advised to secure her money if she feels it was stolen. A report was done for documentation.

• Took a theft report Monday from Wal-Mart involving a 36-year-old New Ulm woman. Since May of 2024, she has been part of 29 skip scanning thefts totaling $508.59. A report went to the city attorney’s office for theft charge consideration.