MN CRIME Archive
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Burnsville Man Killed in Crash After Vehicle Veers Off Interstate
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a 2006 Volvo S60 was traveling north on the interstate when it veered off the road and entered the right ditch.
Minneapolis Man Gets Life Sentence After Deadly Domestic Attack
Johnny Brown was convicted in February of multiple charges including first-degree murder while committing domestic abuse with a past pattern of abuse, second-degree intentional murder and second-degree unintentional murder.
St. Cloud Stabbing Suspect Arrested After Overnight Search
Authorities say 25-year-old Marquis Jacob Fisher, who is believed to be homeless in the Saint Cloud area, was taken into custody without incident around 11:05 a.m. Friday.
Motorcyclist Critically Injured in Brooklyn Park Crash
A motorcyclist sustained life-threatening injuries after crashing into a pickup truck in Brooklyn Park Thursday evening. He was not wearing a helmet and the Minnesota State Patrol says alcohol was involved.
Victim Identified in Anoka Fatal Crash; Driver Charged
Officers found a Toyota Sienna minivan in the westbound lane facing east, with its driver, later identified as 37-year-old Zachary Scott Lee Wydella, regaining consciousness.
Man’s Death in Bloomington Linked to Botched Drug Deal
Authorities say Lamont Eugene Williams was arrested after the victim, identified by family as Alexif Loeza Galvan, was found fatally injured in the street following an apparent struggle over a backpack.
Fleeing Motorcyclist Dies in Sherburne County Crash
The Minnesota State Patrol said a Sherburne County deputy attempted to stop a motorcyclist for a traffic violation, but the rider fled, eventually crashing into a pickup that was eastbound on Highway 10
1 Dead, 1 Seriously Injured in Anoka Crash
Anoka police, the Anoka-Champlin Fire Department and Allina EMS were dispatched just after 6:30 p.m. to the 1000 block of North Street after reports of a two-vehicle collision.
Gunman Sentenced to 76 Years for Minneapolis Murder
Kevin Jason Harris got a combined sentence of 922 months—or more than 76 years—after being convicted of second-degree murder and multiple counts of attempted murder.
2 Face Felony Charges After Massive Dakota County Meth Bust
According to court records, law enforcement conducted a controlled drug buy on March 3, 2025, using a confidential informant, who arranged to buy $30,000 of meth from a trafficker under investigation.
Nurse Accused of Failing to Provide Care to Dying Jail Inmate
Prosecutors allege that Michelle Rose Skroch, 37, failed to provide essential medical care despite overwhelming evidence that Sherrell was experiencing a life-threatening medical emergency.
Couple Charged After 68 Pounds of DMT Seized from Garage
The suspects were formally charged Friday in Sherburne County District Court with multiple drug-related offenses including first-, third- and fifth-degree controlled substance crimes and storing methamphetamine paraphernalia in the presence of children.
Faribault Stabbing Suspect Arrested After Fleeing to Missouri
Prosecutors say Ricardo Ortiz broke into his neighbor’s basement apartment and attacked him with a knife after an argument over noise complaints.
Delivery Driver Charged in Fatal Bloomington Crash
The van’s driver, identified as 38-year-old Kyle Adam Hoctor, of Eagan, told police he had just completed a delivery and was attempting a left turn followed by a U-turn when the crash occurred.
Man Charged in Armed Carjacking, High-Speed Chase in Saint Paul
A man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly participating in an armed carjacking and leading police on a high-speed chase through Saint Paul.
Saint Paul Man Charged in Shooting That Left Victim Paralyzed
A man has been charged in connection with a shooting that left the victim paralyzed from the waist down in Saint Paul.
Eagan Massage Therapist Accused of Sexually Assaulting Multiple Clients
Prosecutors say this is the third criminal case filed against Le for alleged sexual misconduct involving massage clients at his business, JLe Massage Therapy, just south of Cliff Road and Nicols Road in Eagan.
Man Gets Max Sentence in Gruesome Saint Paul Double-Murder
As part of the plea agreement, felony charges for arson, threats of violence and disarming a police officer stemming from Jorgenson’s arrest in June 2023 were dismissed.
Fire in Minneapolis Apartment Leaves 1 Dead
Minneapolis crews responded just after 5 p.m. Monday for reports of smoke in the apartment building on the 2500 block of Golden Valley Road.
Driver Arrested for DWI After Killing Pedestrian In Richfield
Police responded to Nicollet Avenue near 66th Street just after 1 a.m. after getting reports of a person down in the roadway. Officers found the man there and determined he had been struck by a driver.