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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.
Blaine Police Investigating Deadly Shooting Outside Mall
When officers arrived, they found a 15-year-old male victim suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
Police Searching Landfill in Connection to Missing Anoka County Teen
Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing teenager who hasn’t been seen since earlier this month in Columbia Heights.
Police Fatally Shoot Knife-Wielding Man in Coon Rapids Standoff
Officers arrived and tried to make contact with the suspect from outside the house. Police heard a woman screaming before both the woman and the second man exited the home.
Driver With Prior DWI Charged in Fatal Andover Crash, Flee
According to the criminal complaint filed Monday in Anoka County, deputies responded around 5:44 p.m. on May 16 to a two-vehicle crash near 165th Avenue NW and 7th Avenue NW.
Woman Dies in Andover Crash, Driver Arrested After Fleeing Scene
The driver of a pickup was heading west on 165th Avenue when he struck an SUV that was traveling south. The driver of the SUV was transported to a nearby hospital and later pronounced deceased.
2 Airlifted After Motorcyclist Hits Tree in Anoka County
According to the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office, emergency responders were dispatched just after 10 a.m. on May 4 to the area of Lake George Boulevard NW and Bridge Street NW.
Woman Arrested in Fatal Columbia Heights Stabbing
Despite life-saving efforts at the scene, the man was pronounced dead. An adult woman was taken into custody at the scene and booked into the Anoka County Jail pending formal charges.
Suspect Found Dead After Standoff With Police in Anoka County
When a St. Francis officer first tried to make contact with the man, he ran into a nearby home and just moments later, a suspected gunshot was heard inside, authorities confirm.