Albert Lea man accused of smashing liquor store windows – ABC 6 News

(ABC 6 News) – An Albert Lea man is charged with property damage after an alleged attempted burglary of a liquor store.

Kellan Fairbanks, 25, was charged Monday with criminal damage to property; obstructing the legal process; and fleeing a peace officer by means other than a motor vehicle.

According to court documents, Albert Lea police responded to Cheers Liquor on Sunday, November 3, after a caller said a man was breaking into the store.

Court documents show police saw a person in black, believed to be Fairbanks, in front of a broken window.

Fairbanks reportedly got on his bicycle, tried to elude officers and was taken into custody after a struggle with two members of the police department.

Police claim they found a small hammer in his pocket, and police observed security footage showing Fairbanks using the hammer to try to pry open the back door, then shattering the front windows and hitting his head to stab through it.

Albert Lea police arrived at that point, according to court documents.

Fairbanks’ next hearing is scheduled for Nov. 14.