MN CRIME Archive
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Husband Confesses After Wife’s Fatal Stabbing in Saint Paul
The attack happened around 3:15 p.m. at a residence on the 400 block of Central Avenue West. The caller, identified as 33-year-old Kedu Husen Buseri, met officers at the door.
Thieves Flee After Trying to Steal ATM in Morrison County
According to the Morrison County Sheriff’s Office, the suspects attached a chain to the machine and pulled it from its foundation but fled before they could load it into a stolen truck.
Suspect Found Dead After Maplewood Standoff
Believing the suspect was armed, officers quickly evacuated the victim and attempted to make contact with the man in the basement but received no response. SWAT activated and a perimeter was set up around the home.
Man in Custody After Woman Fatally Stabbed in Saint Paul
Authorities responded to a residence on the 400 block Central Avenue West around 3:10 p.m. after a man called 911 and reported that his wife had been killed.
CHARGES: She Bit Off Woman’s Finger, Ripped Hair in Unprovoked Attack
The victim reported that Jawara grabbed her, threw her to the ground, and began pulling out chunks of her hair.
17-year-old Gunman to Stand Trial in Minneapolis Mass Shooting Case
Prosecutors say the shooting was an act of gang retaliation and involved two gunmen who opened fire on a group gathered outside a business near East Franklin and Chicago Avenues on Aug. 20, 2023.
Man Found Dead After Saint Louis Park House Fire
Firefighters responded to the 7400 block of North Street just before midnight and arrived to find heavy flames coming from the rear of the house. The fire escalated to a second alarm, prompting additional resources from Hopkins.
School Employee Used AI to Turn Student Images into Explicit Content
A former school district employee has now been federally charged with producing sexually exploitative images of children using artificial intelligence, as well as possession and receipt of child pornography.
Burnsville Standoff Ends with Suspect in Custody, 2 Kids Safe
Burnsville police responded to the 1800 block of Country View Drive shortly before 4:45 p.m. and secured the area, closing parts of County Road 11 and Country View and activating a shelter-in-place alert for nearby residents.
Fatal Minneapolis Assault Linked to Bar Dispute Weeks Prior
The attack happened on Feb. 15, 2025, on the 2500 block of Lyndale Avenue South, and was reportedly the result of a prior dispute between the suspect and the victims.
Twin Infants Intubated After Fentanyl Exposure; Mother Charged
According to a criminal complaint filed in Hennepin County, officers were dispatched for a child not breathing. Paramedics began life-saving treatment and the infant was immediately hospitalized.
Woman Hid Mom’s Body for Months, Waiting on ‘God to Resurrect Her’
According to a criminal complaint, authorities spoke with the woman’s daughter, who told officers she had not reported her mother’s death because she was “waiting on God to resurrect her.”
Frigid Temperatures Challenge Crews Battling Overnight House Fire
When firefighters arrived, heavy fire was seen from the back of the house. Crews applied water on the fire and searched the home, but the flames had already spread from the second floor up into the walls, the third floor, and the attic.
Pine County Man Charged in Hit-and-Run That Killed Bicyclist
Pine County deputies responded around 8:06 a.m. after witnesses said a white pickup truck with a red snowplow collided with a bicyclist on the shoulder of the road.
Stearns County Armed Standoff Ends After Suspect Fires on SWAT
Deputies on scene determined there was probable cause to arrest the suspect for domestic assault. When contacted by phone, he refused to come outside, made threats and claimed to have multiple firearms.
Man Charged After Fitzgerald Statue Stolen, Cut Into Pieces
Dustan Schmitt is charged in Ramsey County with one felony count of receiving stolen property after investigation linked him to the destruction and attempted sale of the statue.
CHARGES: He Stabbed Woman in Aitkin, Carjacked Another On-The-Run
When officers arrived, they found the victim with multiple stab wounds, including injuries to her face and arm.
DNA, Surveillance Tie 2 Suspects to Minneapolis Homicide
According to the complaint, officers responded to a report of gunfire on the 2200 block of 5th Avenue North at approximately 4:43 a.m. and found a male victim lying on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds.
Elk River Woman Accused in Brutal Broken Glass Attack
While officers were en route, the caller reported that her aunt had threatened to kill her mother. When they arrived, police heard screams from inside the residence.
2 Suspects Charged in Faribault Child Sexual Abuse Case
According to court documents, Jordan Lee Schoen, 39, and Katrina Noelle Doneux, 34, were charged in Rice County District Court in connection with alleged abuse that took place between Dec. 2019 and Dec. 2021.