The Willmar Police Department coordinated with multiple law enforcement agencies for extra patrol efforts in the Willmar area over the previous weekend. The effort was a direct response to recently reported shootings within the city.
Sgt. Ross Ardoff, commander of the CEE-VI Drug and Gang Task Force, said six people were arrested in three cities after agents executed search warrants on Monday. The investigation remains active and more arrests are expected, according to a news release.