MN CRIME Archive
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Man Killed, Another Seriously Injured in Saint Paul Shooting
A man was killed and another injured in an apparent shootout Thursday night in Saint Paul’s North End neighborhood. Multiple 911 callers initially reported hearing as many as 30 gunshots around 9:15 p.m. on the 400 block of Maryland Ave. W.
CHARGES: Man Rams Vehicle, Shoots at Home After Being Served Protection Order
Less than an hour after being served with an order for protection, 36-year-old Thomas Goodwin allegedly showed up wearing a bulletproof vest at a Chisago County home, rammed into a vehicle in the driveway and fired rounds from a rifle earlier this week.
18-year-old Arrested After 2 Stabbed in Fight at Virginia Bar
An 18-year-old is in jail facing a 2nd-degree assault charge after two people were stabbed during a bar fight in Virginia early Wednesday morning.
Woman Found Fatally Stabbed in Champlin; Husband Arrested in ND
A 35-year-old woman was found fatally stabbed in the front yard of a Champlin home Monday night and her husband was arrested several hours later in North Dakota, authorities have confirmed.
Isanti Man Accused of Stealing Dozens of Guns from Fridley Shipping Business
A 31-year-old Isanti man has been charged after he was allegedly found with around 40 stolen guns and is suspected of stealing them from a Fridley based shipping company over several months.
Early Morning Blaze Heavily Damages Bar in Waterville
A large blaze early Saturday morning on the 200 block of E. Main St. in Waterville left a local bar with extensive damage. Firefighters were called around 3 a.m. to the Funky Munky Saloon and Grill at 256 E. Main St.
Olivia Man Charged with Murder After 13-year-old Boy Fatally Stabbed
A 38-year-old Olivia man has been charged with murder and attempted murder after he allegedly fatally stabbed a 13-year-old boy during a fight with the boy’s mother earlier this week. Houston Allen Morris faces two counts of 2nd-degree murder and one count of 2nd-degree attempted murder.
15-year-old Girl Killed in Columbia Heights Shooting
A 15-year-old girl was shot and killed in a shooting late Thursday night in Columbia Heights, authorities have confirmed. Around 11:57 p.m., police were called to the 3900 block of 3rd St. NE. after a report of a victim being struck by gunfire.
Minneapolis Man Charged with Fatally Striking Priest on Bike in Rosemount
A 26-year-old Minneapolis man has been charged with criminal vehicular homicide in the death of a priest who was struck while riding his bicycle on Oct. 25, 2021 in Rosemount. An arrest warrant for Trejean Derrell Curry was just issued on March 17, 2022, and he made his first court appearance Wednesday, with bail set at $200,000 without conditions. His next court date is April 14 in Hastings.
Cottage Grove Man Pleads Guilty in Bank Robbery Spree
A Cottage Grove man pleaded guilty Tuesday in connection to a metro bank robbery spree spanning three different locations. Michael Thomas Prall, 43, is accused of using force, violence and intimidation to steal thousands of dollars from three separate banks in Nov. 2021.
Andover Man Gets 18 Years for 2020 Fatal Shooting in Coon Rapids
An Andover man was sentenced Monday to 18 years in prison for killing a 19-year-old outside a Coon Rapids grocery store in November 2020. Vaughn Jarod Coklas, 20, was convicted of 2nd-degree murder for killing Staveonte El Brown and received a sentence of 216 months in prison with credit for 477 days already served.
At Least 13 Rounds Fired Near Brooklyn Center Business in Mid-Day Gunfight
A surveillance camera caught a brazen mid-day gunfight outside a Brooklyn Center strip mall Friday afternoon. There were no immediate injuries reported, but police say at least 13 rounds were fired. Just after 1:35 p.m., police responded to the 1300 block of Shingle Creek Pkwy. after multiple callers reported hearing the gunfire.
CHARGES: Ex-Boyfriend Set Woman on Fire After Fatal Stabbing at St. Paul Warehouse
A Bloomington man has been charged with 2nd-degree murder after allegedly stabbing his ex-girlfriend multiple times and lighting her on fire at a Saint Paul shipping warehouse, then fleeing the scene and starting his own house ablaze. Patrick Morris Simmons, 47, was formally charged Wednesday, with the court documents giving more insight into the circumstances of the woman’s grisly death.
Minneapolis Man Charged for Ramming St. Louis Park Squads During Pursuit
A Minneapolis man has been charged for striking numerous police squad cars while driving a stolen vehicle in St. Louis Park on Sunday, March 13. Andres Castillo, 26, was charged with 2nd-degree assault, prohibited person in possession of a firearm, fleeing a peace officer and receiving stolen property.
Man Arrested After Woman Found Fatally Burned at Saint Paul Shipping Warehouse
A woman found badly burned and unresponsive at a shipping warehouse Tuesday morning in Saint Paul has died of her injuries and a man has been arrested in relation, police say. Police were called to the 1700 block of Wynne Ave. just before 9 a.m. for a report of “a woman on fire.” When officers arrived, they located a woman in her 40s who was unresponsive, not breathing and appeared to have been badly burned, SPPD said in a media release.
No Charges After Fatal Shooting of Suspect in S. Minneapolis Home Invasion
Charges will not be filed against a homeowner after the suspect in a burglary and attempted home invasion was fatally shot in south Minneapolis last month. The shooting happened on the 3300 block of 25th Ave. S. late Feb. 22. Martin Lee Johnson, 30, of Minneapolis, was found shot in the chest in the back yard of the residence and died of his injuries at the scene.
Wisconsin Homicide Suspect Arrested in Anoka County
A suspect in a Wisconsin homicide last week has been arrested in Anoka County, authorities have confirmed. An arrest warrant was issued Sunday in Polk County, Wisc. for Joseph Patrick Hadro, 44, following a homicide in the village of Osceola on Wednesday, March 9.
Mahnomen Co. Deputy Shoots, Injures Female Suspect After Pursuit
A Mahnomen County sheriff’s deputy shot and injured a female suspect driver after a pursuit ended early Sunday in Naytahwaush, a small town about 20 miles east of Mahnomen. The sheriff’s office said in a brief media release that around 1:30 a.m. Sunday, March 13, the deputy attempted to make a traffic stop on the driver.
Teen Arrested After 19-year-old Woman Fatally Stabbed in Duluth
Duluth police say a 15-year-old boy has been arrested and charged with 2nd-degree homicide after his 19-year-old family member was found fatally stabbed Friday night. Just after 6:40 p.m. Friday, March 11, police were called to the 1700 block of E. Superior St. for a report of an adult male family member who had been assaulted.
RCSO Deputy's Use of Force Ruled Justified in Mounds View Suspect's Death
The Dakota County Attorney’s Office announced this week that a Ramsey County sheriff’s deputy was justified in his use of deadly force when he struck a suspect on foot who had fired gunshots toward officers in Mounds View last fall. The suspect who later died of his injuries—Troy Engstrom, 48—could be seen on squad camera video Sept. 22, 2021, firing a gun at an officer’s vehicle. It struck the vehicle once but the officer was not injured.