Lake Crystal man gets probation after sexual misconduct conviction

MANKATO — A Lake Crystal man was sentenced to five years of supervised probation after a recent conviction for sexual misconduct with a minor. Nickalus Charles Eldridge, 35, had his sentencing hearing March 28 in Blue Earth County District Court. Along with the felony conviction for sexual misconduct, he was also convicted on a felony threats of violence charge. Eldridge’s sexual misconduct charge will be downgraded to a misdemeanor if he successfully completes the five years of probation, while his threats of violence conviction would be reduced if he completes three years of probation, according to court records. District Court…