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Ex-Anoka Co. Work Release Officer Avoids Jail for Inmate Affair
According to court records, 30-year-old Kendra Faye Dunblazier was sentenced on Wednesday to community service as part of the plea agreement.
Driver Critically Hurt After Hitting Bridge in Coon Rapids
The driver of a 2018 Toyota Camry was traveling eastbound on Highway 10 when he left the roadway and struck the bridge deck at Round Lake Boulevard. He was the only person in the vehicle.
2 Charged After Fridley Shooting Leaves Man Wounded
According to charges filed Monday in Anoka County, 22-year-old Luvell Kaagan Bowman, of Andover, is accused of firing shots during a dispute on Oct. 3 that struck a man in the leg and hand.
Fridley Hotel Attack Leads to Assault Charges Against 2 Suspects
According to charging documents, officers were first called to the LivInn Hotel on Central Avenue on Sept. 30 after a text message to 911 reported someone in distress in one of the rooms.
Driver Dies After Pickup Hits School Bus Head-on in Andover
The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office said the crash happened just before 7 a.m. near 175th Avenue Northwest and Roanoke Street Northwest.
Teen Driver Involved in Crash That Left Man Critically Injured
The Minnesota State Patrol says the collision happened Sept. 21 around 7:20 p.m. at the intersection of southbound Highway 65 and 109th Avenue Northeast.
Man Allegedly Pointed Gun at Teens Playing Game in Ham Lake
According to the criminal complaint, the confrontation happened around 10 p.m. Sept. 13 on 7th Street Northeast, where five teenagers told officers they had stopped their vehicle to play a hide-and-seek style game.
Fridley Man Sentenced to Life for Coon Rapids Triple Murder
A jury earlier this year found 39-year-old Alonzo Pierre Mingo guilty of fatally shooting three people during a Jan. 26, 2024, attack inside a home.
Oak Grove Man Pleads Guilty to Shooting Brother
David Douglas Dady entered a guilty plea for first-degree assault on Monday. In exchange for the guilty plea, a count of attempted second-degree murder was dismissed.
Teen on Dirt Bike Dies After Collision with Pickup in Coon Rapids
Authorities say Isaiah Lewis Whitlock was riding on the southern sidewalk, heading northwest, when he swerved onto the roadway at the Marigold Street NW intersection.
Jury Finds Fridley Man Guilty in Coon Rapids Triple Murder
On Friday, jurors found 39-year-old Alonzo Pierre Mingo guilty on multiple counts of first-degree murder for the Jan. 26, 2024, trio of brutal killings.
No Prison Time for Teen Who Helped Set Up Deadly Robbery in Ramsey
A now 17-year-old from Saint Paul who admitted to his role in a deadly drug robbery in Ramsey earlier this year will avoid prison time.
Driver Hospitalized After Car Struck by Northstar Train in Coon Rapids
The crash happened around 7:12 a.m. on Aug. 22, when a northbound Northstar train struck a vehicle that was stopped on the tracks near 119th Avenue Northwest and Northdale Boulevard Northwest.
Former Anoka County Work-Release Officer Pleads Guilty for Inmate Sexual Contact
Court records show that Kendra Faye Dunblazier, 30, admitted to one count of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct involving a prohibited occupational relationship for incidents that occurred between July and Oct. 2024.
45 Rounds Fired at Vehicle in Overnight Columbia Heights Shooting
Around 1:51 a.m. on Aug. 2, Columbia Heights Police responded to a report of gunfire targeting a vehicle near the 1200 block of 43rd Avenue Northeast.
Charges Filed Against Son After Fridley Woman’s 2023 Death
Jake Arnold Ladwig, 23, was charged in Anoka County District Court with second-degree murder without intent and third-degree assault, according to a complaint filed earlier this week.
Father Charged After 16-Year-Old Son Found Dead in Landfill
A Columbia Heights man is charged with second-degree murder after investigators say he killed his 16-year-old son and discarded the body in a landfill, according to a newly filed criminal complaint in Anoka County.
Remains Found in Landfill Confirmed as Missing Columbia Heights Teen
Collins’ family reported him missing on May 8, and authorities said at the time that there had been no activity on his phone or social media accounts since that day.
Highway 65 Crash Leaves Woman Dead in East Bethel
The crash occurred around 10:30 a.m. near State Highway 65 NE and Sims Road NE. Authorities say an adult male was driving a pickup truck southbound on the highway when he struck the rear of a SUV driven by an adult woman.
Teen Pleads Guilty in Coon Rapids Shooting Over Vape Sale
Nasiah Edward Hinton pleaded guilty to first-degree assault in connection to the Sept. 27, 2024, shooting that left a 17-year-old with a gunshot wound that nearly struck his heart.