$1 million bail set for Nisbit
Judge Cajacob set bail at $1 million. In a courtroom filled with law enforcement and family members of the accused, including his wife and mother, 39 year old Jason Nisbit of Faribault was arraigned in Rice County Court yesterday afternoon and formally charged with 2nd degree murder in connection with the death of Chelsea Martinez. According to the criminal complaint, Nisbit met 26 year old Martinez from Ohio at a local motel on July 31st to discuss suicide. They arranged to meet again the next morning. Checking out of the motel, they drove separately to Shager Park. Leaving the vehicles they walked across Hwy 60 into a wooded area familiar with Nisbit. The complaint states that he chose the site because there was water available in case he needed to wash anything off. Nisbit had a backpack with paracord and a 10 inch knife. He tied Martinez’s hands and feet with the paracord, started to strangle her until she passed out and then stood behind her and slit her throat. After killing her, the complaint says he then dragged her body to a culvert and partially covered her with dirt. A missing person alert was issued by the Rice County Sheriff’s office on Martinez when her vehicle was found at Shager Park on August 3rd. Subsequent contact with law enforcement in Ohio led locals to Nisbit who had met Martinez through a social networking website involving an interest in vampires. Law enforcement learned that Nisbit was not home between 1-6 p.m. on Aug. 1. He initially told officers he was fishing at Shager Park, where he lost his glasses but upon further questioning he admitted to killing Martinez and later led them to
Nfld Police Chief Monte Nelson, Faribault Police Chief Andy Bohlen, Rice County Deputy Sheriff Jesse Thomas and Rice County Attorney John Fossum
where he put her body. Rice County Attorney Fossum said in a press conference yesterday that the investigation is ongoing and more details will be made available when appropriate. When asked if this might go to a Grand Jury for further charging Fossum said “those decisions will be made when that’s appropriate”. Nisbit’s next court appearance August 24th. Northfield police assisted with the search sending an investigator to the scene. Nisbit criminal complaint
Dundas upgrades software
The Dundas City Council upgraded software system that tracks and manages their water production and wastewater systems. City Administrator John McCarthy said, luckily it comes with installation and training. The quote was just over $21,000. The cost of the upgrade will be split between the Water Enterprise Fund and the Wastewater Enterprise Fund. That will go into effect in a month.
CVB Director named
Chamber of Commerce President Todd Bornhauser announced yesterday the New Director of Tourism for the Convention & Visitors Bureau is Lisa Peterson. Peterson currently owns her own company, Petal Marketing and is also the store manager and volunteer coordinator at Northfield Historical Society. Previous to that, she spend over 6 years as a marketing specialist at Northfield Lines. Lisa’s official first day is August 24th.
Nfld. work session
The Northfield City Council meets for a work session tonight. They’ll get a Hospital update and discuss 2016 work projects with the Environmental Quality Commission. Mayor Pro Tem DeLong will be in for Mayor Graham tomorrow morning at 7:20 with a recap. On tonight’s Beyond the Open Mic, Victor Summa and Don McGee discuss the Library project and the bid for the Hwy 3 and 3rd street crossing.
Click below to listen to FULL newscast:
Listen for news updates on-air at 6, 7, 8, Noon, 3 and 5
The post Today’s news update – $1 million bail set for Nisbit; Dundas upgrades software; New CVB Director named; Work session for Nfld Council appeared first on KYMN Radio - Northfield, MN.