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Surveillance Footage Leads to Arrest in Saint Paul Drive-By Killing
Prosecutors allege that Steven Rawls Jr., 25, fired multiple shots at a vehicle parked on the 600 block of Aurora Avenue, killing one man and endangering three others, including two children Nov. 24.
Man Admits to Killing, Dismembering 2 Women in Saint Paul
The victims were reported missing under similar circumstances. Investigators later discovered their dismembered remains in separate storage facilities in Woodbury and Coon Rapids.
Man Charged in Saint Paul Gas Station Shooting
A 22-year-old West St. Paul man faces felony charges after allegedly shooting two men during a confrontation at a St. Paul gas station on Sunday.
Driver Dies, 2 Injured in Saint Paul Head-On Crash
The Saint Paul Police Department reported that the crash occurred around 2:30 a.m. in the 700 block of Shepard Road. A sedan collided head-on with a pickup truck, resulting in significant damage to both vehicles.
VIDEO: 2 Shot in Saint Paul Convenience Store Dispute
Police are investigating a double shooting that occurred just after 7:00 a.m. at a convenience store in Saint Paul.
Parents Arrested After Toddler’s Suspected Overdose Death
Officers were called to a residence in the 1000 block of 5th Street East shortly after 1:30 p.m. Wednesday where they found the child unresponsive. He was transported to Regions Hospital but was pronounced dead a short time later.
Shakopee Prisoner Stole $63K in Public Assistance Funds, Charges Say
A woman serving a prison sentence in Shakopee has been charged after orchestrating a scheme to obtain public assistance funds.
Minnesota Substitute Teacher Charged with Criminal Sexual Conduct
A St. Paul substitute teacher has been charged with a felony after allegedly engaging in repeated sexual misconduct with a student over the course of nearly a year.
Suspect Charged After High-Speed Chase Ends in Fatal Crash
Nicholas John Price, 37, of Roseville, faces charges of fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle resulting in death and criminal vehicular homicide.
Early Morning Saint Paul Shooting Leaves 1 Injured
Police say an adult male was injured following a shooting early this morning on St. Paul's East Side.
VIDEO: Police Chase Ends in Fatal Maplewood Crash
The suspect, who reportedly had multiple warrants including one for felony domestic assault, collided with an uninvolved vehicle at the intersection near Bellwood Avenue and Edgerton Street in Maplewood.
CHARGES: Fugitive Fleeing Police Caused Fatal Saint Paul Crash
Authorities said the fleeing suspect, 28-year-old Lorenzo Leontay Washington, of Minneapolis, was driving a 2023 Toyota Camry and had an active warrant for parole violation.
High-Speed Pursuit Ends in Fatal Crash in Saint Paul
A Minnesota State Patrol trooper first attempted to stop the suspect vehicle near I-94 and Marion Street at 11:18 p.m., though the reason for the stop remains unclear.
VIDEO: Fire Damages McGovern’s Pub In Saint Paul
Initial reports suggest the power line fell after a driver struck an electrical transformer and fled the scene. Firefighters conducted searches on all floors of the building to confirm that everyone had safely evacuated.
Man Fatally Shot on Green Line Train in Saint Paul
Preliminary information suggests the shooting occurred on a westbound Green Line train as it approached the Hamline Avenue station.
Man Dies Weeks After Saint Paul Shooting; 2 Arrested
Oscar Lee Covington, 42, of Brooklyn Park, was shot in the abdomen on Oct. 30 in the 800 block of Rice Street. Officers responded to the scene around 5:45 p.m. and found Covington critically injured.
17-year-old Killed in Maplewood Highway Collision
Police say a pedestrian died early Monday morning after being struck by a vehicle on Highway 61 in Maplewood.
Police Fatally Shoot Homicide Suspect Outside Saint Paul Laundromat
Saint Paul police officers fatally shot a homicide suspect Saturday afternoon after an anonymous tip led them to his location.
$1M Bail for Suspect in Deadly Stabbing at Saint Paul Apartment
Police responded to the incident around 6:15 p.m. Nov. 3 at Redeemer Arms on Dale Street, where they found the victim, a 70-year-old resident, lying unresponsive in the hallway outside his unit.
Shooter Claims Self-Defense After Fatal Saint Paul Altercation, Crash
Around 7:30 p.m., officers responded to the 500 block of Front Avenue after a man reported he had been assaulted in his vehicle. The man claimed he fired his gun at the alleged attacker during the altercation and believed he may have injured him.