MN CRIME Archive
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Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck While Crossing Interstate
Authorities say a woman ran across the highway and was struck by an oncoming vehicle in the right lane. The driver stayed at the scene and was not hurt.
1 Dead, 3 Hospitalized in Minneapolis After Suspected Overdoses
The incident occurred shortly before 10 p.m. at a home on the 3400 block of Third Avenue South. According to police, firefighters and paramedics arrived at the scene first, followed by officers who assisted with the response.
VIDEO: Freight Train Hits Semi-Truck Near Sleepy Eye
Authorities say a 1996 International Harvester semi-truck, driven by a 24-year-old man from New Richland, Minn., was turning into a business when it was hit by a Canadian Pacific Kansas City train.
Driver Dies at Hospital After Saint Paul Park Crash
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the driver of a 2020 Honda Civic exited the highway and continued through the intersection at the ramp’s end before colliding with a barrier.
Woman Dies After Being Struck by Driver in St. Louis County
St. Louis County emergency crews were dispatched to the 7800 block of Blue Spruce Road in Meadowlands Township just before 7 p.m. for a report that a person had been run over.
Woman Charged with Attempted Murder in Elk River Assault
Officers found one victim bleeding from a knife wound to the neck and inside the residence, they located a man and a woman struggling on the floor.
Prison Guard Charged After Allegedly Smuggling Drugs, Cell Phone
During phone monitoring, authorities intercepted the suspect having a conversation indicating plans to smuggle contraband into the jail.
Student Accused of Flashing Fake Gun on School Grounds
According to a criminal complaint, Ber’tavion Anton Boyd, 18, was seen by a fellow student showing what appeared to be a handgun inside his backpack while at Woodbury High School on Monday.
Charges Filed After 4 Hurt in Clay County Crash
The driver—identified by authorities as Logan Robert Herold, of Pierz—admitted to consuming Busch Light beer earlier in the evening at a gathering with friends.
Man Accused of Causing Crash, Paralyzing Passenger
A Saint Cloud man is accused of driving with a blood alcohol concentration of .145 when he crashed a Lincoln sedan in April 2024 on the 1900 block of 5th Street Southeast in Minneapolis.
Broken Windows, Mold, BB Gun Found in Alleged Unlicensed Day Care
Law enforcement was called to a residence on the 1400 block of Surrey Lane in Woodbury on the morning of October 16, 2024, after receiving a report that a child care program was being run without proper licensing.
Hinckley Man Dead After Pickup Collides with Semi on Snowy Highway
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a pickup truck traveling westbound lost control on the snowy road and slid into the path of an oncoming semi traveling eastbound.
Crews Battle 2-Alarm Blaze at Roseville Apartment Building
The fire was initally brought under control by around 6:15 a.m., but crews soon discovered that flames had extended into the walls of the third floor and spread to the roof of the structure.
Woman, 2 Dogs Die in Ely House Fire
Ely Fire was dispatched to 254 North 5th Avenue East and first-arriving crews located a two-story, single-family home with smoke and flames visible from the rear of the structure.
Ex-Employee Pleads Guilty in $45K ‘Cryptojacking’ Scheme
Joshua Paul Armbrust, 44, admitted to one count of computer fraud tied to a months-long “cryptojacking” scheme carried out against Digital River, a Minnetonka-based company.
Woman Dead After Explosion, House Fire in Rochester
Callers also reported hearing a loud noise resembling an explosion. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy flames visible on three sides of the home and located a woman outside lying near the street.
Late-Night Stabbing Leaves Man Dead in Saint Paul
Responding officers located an adult male with multiple stab wounds and immediately called for medics. The victim was transported by Saint Paul Fire paramedics to Regions Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
2 Sought After Shotgun Robbery in Robbinsdale
Officers were dispatched after a report that two males had assaulted another male and stolen a shotgun he had just purchased. Police say the firearm was still in the box at the time it was taken.
Federal Prison Nurse Indicted for Sexual Contact with Inmate
A former federal prison nurse has been indicted for a sexual relationship with an inmate and lying to investigators. The incidents reportedly occurred in April 2024 and prompted an investigation by the Bureau of Prisons.
VIDEO: Plane Crashes into Brooklyn Park Home
An aircraft crashed into a home in Brooklyn Park early Saturday afternoon, igniting a large fire and prompting a widespread emergency response.