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Police Arrest Suspect in Deadly Brooklyn Center Hit-and-Run
Officers were called to the 6800 block of Humboldt Avenue at 10:22 p.m. on Jan. 30 after reports of an unconscious male. After they arrived, officers attempted life-saving measures, but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Waite Park Man Convicted in 2023 Killing
According to court records, officers found the 52-year-old victim dead in her apartment on Park Meadows Drive in Waite Park after being called for a welfare check.
Man Sentenced for Minnetonka Crash That Severely Injured Teen
As part of a plea deal, Mohamed Salad, 30, received an 18-month prison sentence, stayed for three years, and was ordered to serve 364 days in the Hennepin County Workhouse.
Charges Filed After Fleeing Suspect Kills Girlfriend in Saint Paul Crash
The incident began around 7:37 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24 when officers were alerted to a stolen 2009 Toyota Camry with Minnesota license plates in the HarMar Mall parking lot in Roseville.
Minneapolis Woman Charged in Apartment Fire That Killed 2
Deonna Marie Presbury, 35, faces two counts of second-degree murder and three counts of first-degree arson for her alleged role in the Aug. 13 blaze on the 1500 block of 11th Ave. S.
Minnesota Man Charged After Loose Cows Caused 3 Highway Crashes
Authorities say three cows owned by 46-year-old Aaron Duane Lambrecht wandered onto the highway early in the morning on July 24, 2024, resulting in crashes that injured two people and resulted in the deaths of all three animals.
Wrong-Way Crash on I-35W Leaves One Dead in Minneapolis
Authorities say a Chevy Malibu was traveling southbound in the left lane of the northbound side of Interstate 35W when it collided head-on with a Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Maplewood School Employee Arrested for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material
The investigation began Jan. 2, when Maplewood police received a tip from the Internet Crimes Against Children Unit at the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
Driver Charged with Vehicular Homicide in Fatal Fridley Crash
Court documents say the Honda Pilot, driven by 26-year-old Juan Carlos Rodriguez Torres, struck the Charger before both vehicles left the roadway. The driver of the Charger was pronounced dead at the scene despite efforts by first responders to save his life.
1 Dead After Dump Truck Crash in Olmsted County
Authorities say the crash happened around 2:20 p.m. Jan. 21 when a northbound 2014 Ford F150 and a southbound 2019 Kenworth dump truck collided just south of milepost 48.
2 Shot Dead in Minneapolis as Police Investigate Possible Link
The incidents both happened on the south side and while investigators have not confirmed a connection between the shootings, MPD Chief Brian O’Hara said the possibility is being examined.
Driver Arrested After Fatal Fridley Crash
Emergency crews were dispatched at 10:56 a.m. to the 6600 block of East River Road after reports of a crash involving an SUV and a sedan traveling southbound.
Private Jet Lands Without Nose Gear at MSP Airport
The Hawker 800XP jet—which was traveling from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., to Flying Cloud Airport in Eden Prairie—was diverted to MSP after the pilots reported the issue around 10:20 p.m.
Man Dies in Early Morning Crash on I-94 in Saint Paul
The crash occurred around 1:42 a.m. on Jan. 19 when the driver, operating a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, was traveling westbound on I-94 approaching Mounds Boulevard when the vehicle veered off the road to the left while exiting.
Man Slips Cuffs, Grabs Officer’s Gun During 2 Escape Attempts
Authorities say Kyle Stewart Vanwert, 39, was suspected of selling drugs, with active warrants for fleeing police in a motor vehicle and first-degree burglary in Hennepin County.
20-year-old Faces Charges in Minneapolis Homicide
According to the criminal complaint, officers responded to a suspected homicide at an apartment on the 1100 block of James Avenue North. They found the victim with a gunshot wound to the neck and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Woman, Dog Die in Northeast Minneapolis House Fire
Crews arrived to find smoke coming from the second floor of the 2-1/2-story home and forced entry to search for the source of the smoke. Inside, they found heavy black smoke and a smoldering couch fire.
Saint Paul Man Facing 7 Felonies for Firing at Police During Pursuit
A dramatic police pursuit late Monday night in Saint Paul ended in the arrest of a man now facing multiple felony charges, including attempted murder.
VIDEO: Shots Fired at Saint Paul Officer During Pursuit
According to preliminary information, the officer initiated a short pursuit after the shots were fired. During the chase, the suspect reportedly continued shooting at the pursuing officer.
Belle Plaine Man Accused of Racially Motivated Assault Outside Bar
The indictment, unsealed today in federal court, alleges that on Feb. 3, 2024, 35-year-old Justin Anthony Kudla, of Belle Plaine, used force to injure a man because of the victim's race.